Last year, I decided to simplify my face products. I wanted to minimize what I actually use and also use more natural products.
My first step was to get rid of any products that were old and there were a lot. So lots of make up and cosmetics went into the trash!
Then I assessed what was left. I hated using harsh cleaners on my face with no positive results. My skin still broke out and was dry or oily all the time. I searched for a way to use natural (or few ingredients) products and ended up making 2 products of my own.
The first is a natural cleanser/moisturizer for my face/neck. It's part sugar and tea tree oil with a coconut oil base. It works well to clean my face, moisturizes it, and it doesn't make it oily (I know. Believe it!).
The second is a tinted moisturizer. This is made from Ponds face cream and a little foundation (my shade) mixed in just for some color. Most days, I only wear this on my face. Gone are the days are full face make-up every day. (I save other make-up for going out or special occasions.)
So what make-up did I keep? The list is small: loose powder, eye shadow (2 colors), eye liner (I rarely use this), and lipstick.
Just this week, I simplified my HAIR. I love long hair. However, it takes forever to blow dry and once it gets so long, it wraps around me and just weighs on my head. So I went to the salon recently. And now, my hair is short crop style. Nothing fancy. But best of all, easy to wash, dry, and style. Why, oh why, didn't I think of this before?
How could you simplify your cosmetics routine? What make-up do you own that you never use? Take some time to go through your cosmetic drawer.
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