Prepping your Canvas

Were all makeup junkies here, I think we can agree on that. I've worked on the beauty counter for the better half of my life and as much as I love getting a big sale out of you, if your skincare regime isn't up to par then no amount of expensive makeup is going to help you. If your skin, your canvas isn't prepped properly then your makeup is going to look jacked either way. Most clients that I encounter have some sort of a skin regime whether its a meticulous 5 step routine or just dove soap, water and or vaseline. (yikes!) Nevertheless, a routine. There are four vital steps to great skin that I believe in; Cleansing, Exfoliating, Toning and Moisture. These are the bare minimum steps in my opinion, yet some of us still have un-even tone, dry flakes, large pores or breakouts. "Well what do I do Amanda?" Glad you asked. I have a new found love for Glycolics, salicylic acid ,vitamin C serums, papaya and pineapple enzymes or anything that screams citrus and detoxifying. Its such a essential add-on to achieving radiant, clean and supple skin. Another product??? I already have a Sephora in my bathroom! Yes, I know but think of it as an investment in the well being of your skin. You don't even have to make it a daily thing, once or twice a week will be fine. My three favorite brightening, exfoliating and clarifying products are as follows: 1. Peter Thomas Roth FirmX Instant Peeling Gel- Oh ma' Gawd! This gel instantly exfoliates weeks worth of dead skin with pineapple enzymes and leaves you with Bright, radiant and smooth skin INSTANTLY! It's my lazy exfoliation. 2. Juice Beauty Apple Nightly Peel Pads- This is the most natural and non-irritating peel that I have ever tried. I was skeptical but I swiped a couple of the pads acrossed my skin before bed and felt nothing more than a slight tingle. I was a little disappointed but the next morning my skin was literally glowing! My tone was even like I had put on tinted moisturizer. True story! 3. Daily Micro-foliant by Dermalogica- I have been in love with this powder exfoliator for years. It is activated with water and can be a daily scrub, hence the name. It's gentle and non-irritating, so chill. This product when activated with water turns into a frothy oat smelling handful of goodness made with salycilic acid, colloidal oatmeal, rice enzymes, green tea and ginkgo. These products have changed my skin's life. If your struggling with following a simple skincare regime, that's fine. Get yourself acquainted with your routine, save up for your product but I urge you to try anyone of these products even in sample size. They will elevate your skin to another radiant level.