Skincare

Link Love: Blackhead Fighting Face Masks and More

May 18, 2013

in DIY

DIY blackhead face mask

Happy weekend!

Every Saturday I share my favorite videos and blog posts from that week. It is incredibly important to always share the things that inspire me. If you want a chance to be featured you can email me at mail@rebeccakelsey.com with “Link Love” in the subject line.

What are your favorite links from the week? I’ll share my favorites as part of next week’s round up! 

Tagged as: A Beautiful Mess, Link Love, Michelle Phan, Mint, Really Are You Serious?, Skincare

Night Routine: Travel Edition

February 18, 2013

in Beauty, Videos

Getting Ready Travel Night Routine by Rebecca

While I was on my San Francisco business trip with girl-karma I did my routines a little differently. For one, I tried to minimize what I generally use for skincare and double up on multitaskers. In the video below you are going to see how I got ready for bed every night after work. 

Products used:
1. Hotel conditioner and my DIY conditioner
2. Here is an explanation on how I don’t use shampoo
3. Conair comb
4. CVS Head wrap
5. Burt’s Bees Sensitive Cleanser
6. EVOO on my face, neck, and lashes (Body as well. Here is how I moisturize my body with EVOO.)
7. Blow volumizer blow dry spray (used without blow drying)
8. Gel and smoothing cream combined

That’s all! I tried to keep things simple. I let my hair air dry to a more textured look. 

How do you do your hair while you are traveling?

Tagged as: Hair, San Francisco, Skincare, Travel

My Current Skincare Routine

December 1, 2012

in Beauty, Videos

Finally an updated skincare routine! My last routine was in May before I had phased out all of my non cruelty-free skincare products. When I’m thinking about skincare, I consider my skins sensitivity needs. I’ve had trouble with Eczema in the past and although my skin is not as picky it is still just as sensitive. I also have occasional blemishes, which are harder to treat since I am so sensitive. This routine is both for night and day. Watch the video below for more details and click the links underneath it to check out the products. 

Products shown:

  1. Traveling Valet from EcoTools 
  2. Burt’s Bees Sensitive Facial Cleanser 
  3. X Out Wash-In Treatment (c/o, review) 
  4. Clarisonic Mia (Really I use this once every two weeks, not once a week like I mentioned in the video. Click here for my old review.) 
  5. Witch Hazel (As a toner on occasion) 
  6. Burt’s Bees Sensitive Wipes (When I’m lazy) 
  7. tarte Maracuja Oil (On my face, neck, and chest) 
  8. Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration Eye Cream 
  9. tarte Bright Eyed and Beautified eye tool 

That is my routine! I know it is a lot of products but I’ve just come to realize that I am high maintenance when it comes to skincare (even though I am extremely low maintenance in makeup). I still use this technique to take care of the skin on the rest of my body, just in case you are interested. 

What do you use for your skincare routine?

Tagged as: Review, Skincare

New Skincare Finds from Burt’s Bees

August 3, 2012

in Beauty

When I finished my Willa cleanser (see my July Empties) I decided to try a brand I haven’t used since High School, Burt’s Bees. I was browsing Target for a graduation dress (ceremony is August 14th!) and came across the Burt’s Bees Sensitive Cleanser. My skin has been acting very strange lately  (Sadly I think my Jergen’s Natural Glow moisturizers are at fault) as I’ve been getting some really weird bumps on my face, so I thought I should use something gentle. 

When I first used this cleanser a few days ago, I was floored. It comes out as a creamy thick white cleanser  and it feels very calming on my face. It took away my makeup (including mascara) and gave me no irritation. I had no problem using it around my eye area. I use this cleanser twice. First to get all my makeup off and then a second time to make sure my skin is clear. I’ve only been using it a few days and my skin is already starting to calm down.

My second new beauty find is the Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration Eye Cream. I haven’t used eye cream in over a year. Honestly, I wasn’t really convinced that normal moisturizer wasn’t good enough. Well, when I started noticing my puffy eyes and crows feet in pictures (like this one) I figured it couldn’t hurt. I really like this eye cream so far. It’s very smooth and feels nice on my skin.

Have you found any new skin or beauty finds that you’d like to share? Leave them in the comments. 

Interested in any of the products mentioned? Click on the images for more information.

 

Kindness is the best accessory,

Tagged as: Burt's Bees, Jergens, Skincare, Willa

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