Beauty Empties & Would I Repurchase?

It’s been a while since I’ve shared beauty favorites, and what I’ve used up! Normally I do this on Youtube, but today I thought I’d bring it to you on the blog. This is everything I’ve used up in the last several weeks, all my thoughts and if I’d re purchase these items again or not. Plus, some items I’ve got a discount code for you to take advantage of- don’t forget to check that out too!

First I wanted to shout out this new to me app that I found a few weeks ago, called The Switch Natural App! This app scans products and tells you if they are clean or if they have harmful ingredients in them. What makes this app different than other apps I’ve mentioned or you’ve probably used is that the product doesn’t have to be in the “apps data base” in order to scan it. Because, it’s scanning only ingredients and searching you can scan any product at anytime- and it’s it’s clean it gives you a green check mark! If not, it list the potentially harmful ingredients with a link to articles on why the item isn’t clean!

I love it! It’s so easy and simple to use, and items that I was previously using that I thought were “clean” I’m finding aren’t so clean - since I was going on a rating system before. It’s been helpful! Download it in your app store! Now onto the empties…..

Beautycounter All Bright C Serum- I really like this vitamin C serum, so much I also have it in a mini version below! I’ve noticed over all brighter complexion since using this one, it’s a repurchase for me.

Beautycounter Countertime Ultra Renewal Eye Cream- I enjoyed this eye cream, I felt like it was really moisturizing, however I didn’t notice a big difference in anti aging with this one. So, I am testing out a few others before I repurchase this.

Kristin Ess Dry Shampoo- I bought this travel size before our NYC trip, this item ins’t clean by any means. And I’ve since purchase two that are cleaner, and won’t be repurchasing this one again.

Native Deodorant - I used Native for years and years. I feel like they changed the formula because it seems like it doesn’t work as well. I also found out that they sold their company to Proctor & Gamble and I’m out on that basis alone. I won’t be re purchasing.

Primally Pure Lavender Deodorant- Since I was on a new deodorant hunt, Primally Pure came highly suggested! I’ve used two of their scents (see below) since then, and I really enjoy them and they work! I’ve now converted my whole family! (use this link to get $10 off your purchase)

Beautycounter Countermatch Adaptive Moisturizer- This moisturizer is hands down the best for me! I love how this one adapts to your skins needs. It’s been the only moisturizer that has helped the dry patches on my skin during the Winter! I’ve repurchased this several times over and will continue!

Dr. Bronners Organic Sugar Scrub in Lavender- I enjoy the Dr. Bronners brand- if you’ve ever used their castile soap you know that it isn’t very moisturizing, this sugar scrub soap is a better! My only draw back is that it’s expensive for the size of the bottle you get, so although I enjoyed this product and loved the smell I won’t repurchase.

Primally Pure Deodorant in Vanilla + Citrus- (use this link to get $10 off) Again, love this deodorant and the scent! Use my link to get $10 off your purchase!

Beekeeper’s Natural Immune Support- I came across this company and I really love their healthy clean products and supplements! I’ve been using this Immune support for a while now, and I can honestly say that it’s helped keep my healthy and sickness free all Winter long! I’m continuing to use it now even in Summer for extra immunity boosts! Use my code: ANDREAMWORLEY for 20% off anything on their site.

Primally Pure Lip Balm- (use this link to get $10 off) I got a candy cane lip balm over Christmas and I’ve been loving it! It was a holiday edition, but I love the peppermint so much I hope they bring it back this year so I can purchase a few!

Ilia C Beyond Triple Serum -(use this link for $20 off) This item came as a sample in my last order, and I really enjoyed this product so much! It’s light weight and has SPF- I’ve been using it as a primer most days. I would re purchase this again.

Ilia Concealer -(use this link for $20 off) This has been a fave concealer of mine for a while now, I’ve repurchased this twice now! It reminds me a lot of the Tarte shape tape, but only clean! The consistency is really great as well as the coverage!

Ilia Mascara lengthening- (use this link for $20 off)- I sampled a few of their mascaras from Ilia and I didn’t love the brissels on this this mascara- they are that plastic kind. I found them to be really rough, and I didn’t like the formula of this one, so I wouldn’t repurchase!

I always enjoy finding new clean products, I’m so happy that over time I’ve been able to find some that work well and I enjoy. My entire cabinet is full of clean goodness and it makes me giddy!

What are some of your fave go-to clean products? Drop them in the comments below!

*affiliate and rewards links used. all thoughts and opinions are my own.

My Complete Skincare Routine

Skincare is something that I’ve really taken an interest in these last couple of years. You’ve heard me mention before that I have cleaned up my personal care and cosmetics. I look for clean ingredients, products that don’t have parabens, or other harmful ingredients. It can be hard to find, I had the hardest time for years figuring out the best routine and products that fit the lifestyle I was wanting to create.

A friend introduced me to Beautycounter, I didn’t jump on board right away but the more I researched this company and these products I was impressed. I slowly started ordering things and fell in love with their quality and transparency with their ingredients. You can read all about why I chose Beautycounter here, and my makeup routine here.

Full disclosure; I love these products so much that I became a consultant. All links to products are from my consultant website, if you choose to shop with me i will earn a commission off your purchase. If you’re interested in Beautycounter but don’t know where to start I’d love for you to contact me.

I use Beautycounter’s Nourishing line, I’ve found that this is what has worked for me the best. I use the cleanser and additionally I use the day cream + night cream from this line.

My facial roller I love using mostly during my day time routine for my facial oil but it’s also nice to use in gernal all over the face, a few other products I love using:

Charcoal Mask- I use this maybe once or twice a week. It’s great for detoxing the skin, and occasional breakout.

No. 1 Facial Oil- this brightening oil I love, and I use it twice per week. It’s really helped with my acne scarring and un-even skin tone.

Cleansing Balm - I use this to take off my makeup each night.

The Overnight Resurfacing Peel is a game changer! It’s the first product that made me fall in love with Beautycounter, and everyone needs this in their routine. I’m sure of it! It’s really helped with my acne scarring, melasma and skintone. It’s a non chemical peel, and safe for everyone to use. I also love using this facial toner after I wash my face at night.

Now that we’ve talked about the products here’s the complete breakdown of when and how I use them:

AM

• wash face with nourshing cleanser

• toner

• no. 1 oil (2x/week)

• day cream

PM

• remove makeup with cleansing balm

• wash face with nourshing cleanser

• toner

• overnight resurfacing peel (3x/week)

• night cream

Boosters

• charcoal mask a couple times per week

I love how Beautycounter has changed my skin for the better, it looks brighter than ever. And I get compliments on my skin all the time, which is just the icing on the cake.

If you are interested in seeing what Beautycounter can do for your skin and aren’t sure where to start you can take the skincare quiz and see what products would fit for your needs, you’ll also get 10% off a routine when you do purchase from this quiz.

Safer Nail Polish Options

As I’ve been cleaning up my personal care products and switching over to more non-toxic options, sometimes things are hard to find that are cleaner and safer. Nail polish for years was hard for me to find something that was safe, effective and looked nice.

I’m excited that there’s more options on the market today than there was just even a couple years ago. Today I’m excited to share with you a few favorites for some safer nail polish options.

I’ve included all the links below to a few great products and their EWG ratings. I hope you’ll find this info helpful and hopefully help you as you look for safer options too.

1. Piggy Paint- EWG Rating 1 (love these for kids, they are odorless and dry really fast.)

2. Tenoverten- EWG Rating 3

3. Ella + Mila- EWG Rating 3 (I love all their colors and their polish remover too, it’s linked below.)

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Jade Facial Rollers, Do They Work?!

What’s the deal with the facial rollers out there? Have you seen them?

A few months ago I came across these, and they are rising in popularity over the last year.

“Jade facial rollers have been used to massage the skin since the 17th century in China,” says dermatologist Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin, M.D., clinical attending at NYU Langone and Mount Sinai Hospital. Anecdotally—i.e. based on about 50 reviews and articles I’ve read on the internet—jade rollers are said to “remove toxins” from the skin, smooth fine lines, decrease dark circles and under-eye bags, ease tension headaches, calm inflammation, heal breakouts, brighten skin, and create an overall feeling of “zen.” (Marie Claire)

The roller helps massage the lymphatic system, which is a network of tissue and cells. Rolling helping to reduce the water that adds to puffiness in your face. So, I tried one out. I found this one at Walmart for a steal and decided I was going to try out this trend, and see what I thought first hand.

First impressions: cooling to the face, after a few uses my face has that “flushed” look. I’ve been using it morning and evening every day for a few weeks now. Overall, I love the cooling feeling of the roller in the morning, it’s cool on my face and really wakes me up I feel. In the evenings, it’s relaxing to me as I do my nightly skincare routine and get ready for bed.

I really like using it twice a day and adding in my fave Vitamin C serum. I gently pat the serum on my face and use my rose quartez roller over the areas. So far I’m loving this addition to my skincare routine, and it looks pretty on my bathroom counter.

My Simple Everyday Makeup

Two weeks ago my family took a Spring break trip with our kiddos for just a few days. Since we were only going to be gone a few days I packed just the essentials. During our trip I realized that I had all my everyday makeup favorites that I use on a daily basis for a minimal easy makeup application.

Makeup and products that give me great coverage, allow my skin to breathe and most important to me are clean products and free of junk that could be harmful to my skin and body.

Today I’m sharing that with you, hopefully it’ll inspire you to clean up your makeup and show you that you don’t have to have a lot of products to achieve the look you want for a fresh face!

I start with my base of Beautycounter Tint Skin foundation in the shade Linen. This foundation uses safe ingredients and can be buildable for a fuller coverage look. I like that it looks really natural and not heavy.

Next Up is my Root Pretty setting silk- this stuff is a dream product! It takes away shine and leaves your face with that “air brushed” look. Use think link to get 10% off your first order at Root Pretty.

I love my Beautycounter Velvet Eyeshadow Palette in Classic, it has several neutral shades that blend perfectly. Perfect for travel because it has so many versatile shades that mix well together, it’s all you need.

For blush I love this Satin Powder Blush by Beautycounter in the shade Nectar.

Color Define Brow Pencil

Root Pretty Natural & Organic Mascara

Eco Tools are some of my very favorite brushes, my Husband bought me a kit a few Christmas’ ago a starter set and I’ve loved them. They are really great quality and super affordable too! You can find them just about anywhere but I’ve linked a started set here on Amazon.

When I found Beautycounter it was my solution for great skincare and makeup that was quality and ingredients I could trust! This is why I love this brand so much! Root Pretty is also a brand that I love and enjoy using. It’s locally owned and operated in Iowa (my home state!) and I love supporting them.

I love that these are just a few products that help me feel my best and put together in the mornings and it’s not a lot of fuss.

If you’re looking for some great products check out the items I mentioned, everything is linked in this post. To see the full range of Beautycounter products go here, and for Root Pretty go here. You’ll get 10% off at Root Pretty using my link.