Best Beauty Products for a Happy Face

After making this list of my somewhat natural beauty products that I use on my face I realize that at a minimum I'm putting 7 different products on my face each day. While I have pretty good skin for the most part this is definitely something to consider. No wonder women seem to age faster than men sometimes. Look at all of the product we are using. In any case below are the products I use on a regular basis. If you are looking for new products maybe this will help you out.

I begin my day with a shower and just plain water on my face. I don't want to try it out with washing more than is necessary.


Day Cream/Lotion

$10.99 

 My dermatologist told me about this face cream. He said he purchased his at Costco from the Pharmacy. He is an older gentleman and has the most amazing skin. I purchased mine at Walgreens and have been using it for almost 3 months. I love it for my daytime lotion. It goes on thick enough to moisturize but is not greasy or heavy. I'm loving it so far. 

Concealer

$8-$10 available at any drugstore

I've tried different under eye and blemish concealers but I always come back to this one. For me it works and has a consistency that I like and wears the way I want it to. I use this under my eyes almost daily to cover dark circles and sometimes on blemishes.

BB (Beauty Balm) Cream

Most days I use this BB Cream to even out my skin after I use the concealer on my eyes. I prefer Beauty Balms to heavy concealers but that is just a preference thing. I don't like heavy concealers on my face I prefer a lighter coverage. BB cream stands for Beauty Balm as it is like a lip balm but for your face. There are several different shades available and most offer an SPF in them which is important to protect your skin.

Mineral Powder Foundation

$25.00 Alima Mineral Powder Foundation
http://www.alimapure.com/products/satin-matte-foundation

I found Alima by accident while doing internet searches for mineral powder. They are a certified natural cosmetic which I love. I'm in the process of trying to switch as many beauty products as I can to more natural things. Alima offers foundation samples for $1.75. This lets you find the shade you would like without purchasing an entire $25.00 container and have it not work. I ordered two small containers to try out and luckily for me I think one will work so I'm trying to decide which to purchase in full size. Coverage is great, I love that you can't feel it on your face. As a bonus they send you sample eye shadows for free with each purchase. I LOVED one of the colors they sent.

Bronzer

$11.95 available at drugstores

I switch back and forth between several Physicians Formulas Bronzers. They have quite the selection. I like this one The BAKED BRONZER WET/DRY APPLICATION for the summer months. You can control how heavy or light you would like to go. I've never tried to apply it wet so I'll have to give that a try but I do like it dry. Gives a nice color without being too sparkly. I like Physicians Formula products because they are Hypoallergenic and some are non comedic two things you should look for in products that are going on your face. 

Night Face Wash

$6.50-$10 Depending on the Drug Store

Over the years I have tried dozens of soaps for all kinds of skin tones. I've read recommendations from celebrities and make up artists and tried everything they have liked. In the end Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser works best for me. It is in a pump bottle so you decide how much you need. Pump, wash, and dry. For me this is not a drying soap but it works. I've decided I really like the foam cleansers over some of the liquids that get in your eye and stink or are so thick that you rinse and rinse and rinse and they never seem to come off. 

Night Cream

$2.50-$4.00 depending on location -Walmart

I started wearing cream at night about 10 years ago so I would have good skin. I have tried all kinds of night creams and quite honestly really liked most of them. Burts Bee's has a great night cream that I love buuuuut it is $25.00.  Which I realize is not bad in the world of beauty. Sometimes you get what you pay for. But my sisters introduced me to this Vitamin E cream and I love love love it. After I wash my face at night I use it on my face and neck. Maybe it is all in my head but I can almost feel it starting to work immediately. In the morning my face is so smooth. Give it a try it is only $2.50. 

*I keep this cream in my fridge so it will last longer. Supposedly creams can lose some of their potency if they are left in the bathroom with heat and moisture. They will last longer if they are in a dark cool place.