Category: beauty

My decision to switch over to natural decision is because my mom told me to and honestly, isn’t that the best answer? LOL! My mom had finished up at a doctor’s appointment and called me to tell me that at every doctors appointment she goes to, the doctor asks what deodorant she uses. Isn’t that a bizarre question to ask again and again? One would think so but there is a lot of science backing up the persistent questioning. My mom called me that day to tell me to throw out my deodorant and switch to a natural one because it wouldn’t have aluminum in it. There is a lot of information out there about the pros and the cons along with the recent trends of using natural deodorant. But this became personal for me because it is an easy product swap for me that I know I will appreciate that I did down the road.

I’m that weird person that has more than one deodorant – one at work, one in the bathroom, one for traveling and one in my car. All different brands but all of them had one thing in common – aluminum. Some research suggests that aluminum may contribute to the development of breast cancer. After all, it is a chemical that we put on our body directly every day for basically our entire life. Whether you believe in this research or not, what is the harm of using an aluminum free deodorant? For me, it was a personal choice and it brought me some peace with the current situation in my family right now. I haven’t shared it on the blog or told many people, but if using another product decreases my chances of breast cancer, I’m gonna do it.

Some of my thoughts while using schmidt’s natural deodorant so far…

You still can sweat… It can be confusing but antiperspirant and deodorant are two different things. Aluminum is in antiperspirant and that is what prevents us from sweating. I have a pretty good walk to the train station every morning and have to walk quickly if I am running late which then causes me to sweat. It’s been weird feeling sweaty because it’s not something I experienced before.

Sweat stains are real…. So now that I’m sweating, I’ve noticed some sweat stains on my white tops. For days that I wear white to work, I admit that I use my old Dove deodorant to prevent sweat stains. I have a large pile of laundry right now with a few sweat stained tops so we will have to see how easily everything washes.

I check if I smell…. again, I’m now sweating again so now I constantly check to see if I smell. I keep a small bottle of perfume at my desk so as an extra precaution I will spray myself once I get to the office. I’m told I don’t smell but I still worry.

I can tell there’s less chemicals in my natural deodorant…. from the way that it looks to the way that it glides. Which only confirms that I made the right decision of switching over to a product with less chemicals.

I haven’t done a product review in a while so I thought it was time to talk about one of my favorite products on the blog. Before I do a product review, I like to walk around my room and see what products are being used a lot lately or if I have any empty bottles in my bathroom trash because that is obviously a clear sign that it was one of my favorites. With my new job, I have had to adjust to new responsibilities and my alarm clock goes off earlier in the morning. Since I am usually in a rush, I only like to spend like 5 minutes getting ready so I’ve been using a quick flick of eyeliner and some mascara before heading out the door.

Lash Paradise eyeliner // Lash Paradise mascara

This drugstore mascara dupe has been compared to the Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara and I have to say that I have used both and I have bought the Lash Paradise mascara again and again because I go through so many of them. Let’s talk about my lashes after I use the mascara for a minute. The length is unbelievable! My lashes are thick with just a few coats of mascara. There is no clumping so my lashes are left feeling smooth and airy making my lashes look almost naturally this dark and full. Ugh if only I woke up with lashes looking this good! LOL I was buying the Too Faced mascara for a while but always found excuses not to use it everyday because it was so expensive and I didn’t want to waste it on days I was just running errands or going to work. The Lash Paradise mascara does like the exact same thing and is only $9 so I use this mascara daily and don’t have to feel guilty when I run out and have to buy another one!

While picking up another tube of mascara at Target recently, I picked up the Lash Paradise eyeliner as well to try out and I have been really impressed so far! It has a super fine tip so it is so easy to put on even on mornings when I am rushing!

Aveeno Positively Radiant // Aveeno Daily Moisturizer

I have been busy the last few weeks with work, adulting and trying to enjoy spring weather as much as I can. Which is why when it gets ready for bedtime, I have zero motivation most nights to do a long skincare routine. At night, I like to take a quick shower and exfoliate my skin and acne prone areas on my body with the Aveeno Positively Radiant skin brightening exfoliating face scrub. It is gentle enough on my skin so it doesn’t irritate it but does a great job at removing my makeup and making my skin feel so soft! Aveeno products are made with real natural products so you can trust them on your skin. The Aveeno Positively Radiant contains a moisture rich soy extract that helps make your skin brighter and more radiant!

Once I get out of the shower and dry off I have been trying to be really strict about using lotion on my body before bed. If you do one thing for yourself each day, make the time to lather up in lotion to keep your skin moisturized and looking radiant during short season. It is suggested that you put on lotion right after you shower so you can lock in the moisture. The Aveeno Daily Moisturizer is my favorite no fuss but ultra moisturizing daily moisturizer. I can quickly lather up and not feel sticky which is a huge bonus for me. Right away, my skin feels super soft without the heavy, sticky and greasy feel like other lotions out there.

Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser

Something that I have always been very strict about is washing my face every single night. More importantly, for years I have done my research and used every product that I can to make my face look good. Maybe it’s because I struggled with acne for so long or because I have been trying to be like one of those girls who can go makeup free and still look gorgeous.

I was sent the Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser a while ago by Influenster and I have been including it in my skincare routine. This cleanser claims to do a lot including washing our face so your pores look smaller leaving your skin feel really soft. The cleanser is made with plant based soaps so it is a natural cleanser that purifies the skin and removes makeup as well. It is also specially formulated for sensitive skin because it doesn’t have harsh chemicals. After using it, my skin immediately feels clean and refreshed. Recently, I have been leaving this cleanser at my boyfriends apartment because I only need to use this one product to take my makeup off, wash my face and in the mornings wash the oil off that builds up while I sleep.

Right away I can notice a difference in my skin. I use so many products to keep my skin acne free, soft and looking good. Finally, I found one face wash product that does it all without stripping my skin of necessary hydration.