Flu season came late this year--well, cold season I guess. I got hit HARD with it this week. I realized when I was grabbing all of the things that I rarely use that my regimen is very different when I am suffering from an ailment like this. Therefore, I decided to put together some product reviews and how-to's for how I try to look alive! Because when I'm sick, my skin dulls, and I tend to look absolutely miserable.
The first products are targeted at making sure that your skin doesn't suffer. These are my holy grails during winter and especially when I'm feeling under the weather:
- Garnier Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream for Dry Skin: This stuff is AMAZING. I use it in that awkward area between my mouth and nose when it's all red and raw from blowing my nose. It clears it up almost instantly, and leaves my skin feeling moisturized and soft. It has a rather strong scent, so if you're sensitive to fragrance, I would tread with caution. But as a whole, it locks in moisture better than anything I have found.
- Aquaphor Lip Repair: Another holy grail of mine. I struggle with chapped lips year-round, but they tend to get exponentially worse when I'm solely breathing through my mouth because my nose is so stuffed up. This coats my lips and keeps moisture in, without being too sticky or annoying. It doesn't have any fragrance that I can tell, and it's super long-lasting.
- Boots No. 7 Beautiful Skin Rapid Spot Rescue: I generally don't suffer from acne, but when I'm sick, the random spot tends to appear to add insult to injury. This takes the tiniest bit, and doesn't smell super gross or burn when I dab it on. The best thing about it is that it doesn't dry out my skin to the point where it starts flaking. And it seems to cure spots overnight!
- Meijer Elements Under-Eye Rollerball Serum: Let's be real: I'm a broke college student. And this shit works just as well as the Garnier brand without destroying my wallet. It is the most wonderful thing, I put it on at night and in the morning. It seems to visibly reduce puffiness and dark undereye circles, and it feels amazing. There's a cooling sensation that just makes me feel instantly more awake.
These second products are in lieu of my normal makeup products. I generally don't feel like putting on a full face when I'm sick, and if I do, I end up looking like I got chewed up and spit out by Sally Beauty. These are the products I use to keep from looking like that:
- Skin Food Salmon Dark Under Eye Concealer: Holy eff this stuff is amazing. It will cover the darkest of circles and will not budge. It goes on so smoothly, and lasts all day. It instantly makes me look more awake and not dead.
- Benefit Posietint: I'm not the biggest cheekstain person, but I do like this for an effortless, fresh look. It's very pigmented and actually stains your cheeks so it will last all day. The light pink color is perfect for making you look like you have a little bit more color, especially if you're looking extra pale.
- Skin79 BB Diamond Pearl: Heavy foundation can look flakey and dull on sick days where skin isn't up to par. This goes on weightlessly and adds a dewey glow to skin, while still providing coverage and evening out skin tone.
- LORAC Multiplex 3D Lashes: While I tend to skip heavy eye makeup when I'm sick, I think that mascara can definitely play a huge part in looking more awake. I like to stick to a waterproof formula in case my eyes are watering, and apply it to the top and bottom lashes for an instant eye-opening look.
That's about it! I hope these tips and products helped, and if you are sick, feel better soon :)
xoxo,
Gabrielle
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