My Skin Journey Part 3: Choosing Better Beauty Products
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July 23, 2019
All through my teen and college years, I had no issues with my skin at all. Sure, every now and then I’d get a pimple, but breakouts were few and far between and the idea of fine lines and wrinkles was a completely foreign concept to me. So I didn’t really do much to take care of my skin aside from washing it every day. I was broke, so I bought cheap cleansers and drugstore makeup. Cut to age 24 when all of a sudden, my skin was covered in breakouts and I was sensitive to everything.
I spent thousands of dollars trying all the best acne skin care lines and literally nothing worked. It was horrible. There were days I wouldn’t even leave the house and I wouldn’t even let me family see me without makeup on. And that’s the thing – the makeup was only hurting, not helping. I knew my makeup was making my skin worse, but I felt like I had no choice. Through years of trial and error, I’ve found that certain ingredients make me breakout. So many cleansers contain harsh chemicals that break down your skin and make it weaker to environmental effects, creating all kinds of issues, present and future. Then I found the perfect cleanser for me: BeautyCounter’s Cleansing Balm.
I had never heard of a cleansing balm before I tried this and I was definitely skeptical, but to say I’m obsessed would be the understatement of the century. You apply it to your dry face and it melts into your skin. It’s heavenly. I leave it on for a couple minutes before gently rinsing it with a warm washcloth and on some days, I’ll leave it on as a mask or even overnight. I actually only use it at night and I don’t wash my face at all in the mornings. I can’t believe how much healthier my skin looks! I noticed a difference in my skin after one use. Insane, right?!
After such amazing results, I had to look into the brand more. Turns out, they have a whole campaign of #BetterBeauty. The brand’s mission is to “get safer products into the hands of everyone.” They created The Never List™, which is made up of 1,500 harmful or questionable ingredients that BeautyCounter prohibits, including the nearly 1,400 ingredients banned in the European Union. Suddenly, the fact that my skin doesn’t negatively react to this stuff all makes sense! Since I had such a great experience with the cleanser, I wanted more, which led to me trying the foundation. It turned out to be the best foundation I’ve ever used and I will be a customer for life. My skin is so sensitive that some foundations I’ve used have caused my skin to get hot, red, and itchy on top of the breakouts. My skin is nothing but radiant and luminous when I use BeautyCounter’s Skin Tint and Cleansing Balm. I’ve always heard what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it. I’m so glad to say I am finally being more healthy on both counts!
As a beauty blogger, I will continue to play and have fun with all brands, but for what I put directly on my skin, I’ll stick with BeautyCounter! Shop my top favorite BeautyCounter faves so far below!
What are some clean beauty brands you love?
Read through my skin journey here.
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March 7, 2019 @ 3:11 pm
You look so pretty and your skin is super clear!
Briana
https://beyoutifulbrunette.com/
March 7, 2019 @ 7:05 pm
Thank you so much, Briana!!
March 7, 2019 @ 3:33 pm
Your skin looks amazing!! Sounds like these products are the real deal.
Xo
Candace
http://www.thebeautybeau.com
March 7, 2019 @ 7:05 pm
They are seriously incredible!! I’m sooo happy I discovered them!
March 7, 2019 @ 7:34 pm
Wow, so glad you finally found something that works for you and is actually good for your skin! ❤️
March 8, 2019 @ 3:49 pm
Thank you, Stefanie! Me too!
March 8, 2019 @ 12:54 am
Your skin is flawless girl! These products sound amazing, Definitely need to try them out!
Kileen
cute & little
March 8, 2019 @ 3:47 pm
Thank you so much, Kileen! They’re so so good. And they’re safe to use on kids!! So perfect for at-home spa fun 🙂
March 8, 2019 @ 9:38 am
These products sound so awesome. You have had quite the journey! I am glad you found things that work for you.
March 8, 2019 @ 3:45 pm
Omg I really have! Beauty Counter is by far my favorite – and that’s saying a lot! I’ve tried it all! Lol
March 10, 2019 @ 5:49 am
That’s amazing, girl! I’ve been wanting to try Beautycounter for a while and now I need to!
March 11, 2019 @ 8:11 am
Omg you have to!! I’m honestly blown away by the products!
March 10, 2019 @ 11:27 am
I’ve heard really good things about this brand. Your skin looks so amazing too!
March 11, 2019 @ 8:13 am
Omg thank you so much!!! It’s such an incredible brand. The products are phenomenal!
March 11, 2019 @ 2:03 pm
This brand really is incredible!! Have to give your recs a try!
March 13, 2019 @ 6:58 am
They’re the best!!!
March 12, 2019 @ 11:40 pm
You have such flawless skin! I should try some of these products 🙂
March 13, 2019 @ 6:57 am
Omg thank you!!! It’s definitely been quite the journey to get where I am now. You totally should look into Beauty Counter. I am blown away by their products!
March 14, 2019 @ 3:54 pm
So happy that you’ve found products that work for you! I love a good cleansing balm as well.
March 18, 2019 @ 8:54 am
Yes!! It’s AMAZING. Seriously obsessed!
March 15, 2019 @ 4:24 pm
I hear so much about these! I gotta give them a try!
March 18, 2019 @ 8:54 am
You totally do! I’m completely impressed with all of their products so far.
March 19, 2019 @ 1:43 am
I love me a good cleansing balm. I use Elemis right now, but I wouldn’t mind trying Beauty Counter’s too.
March 19, 2019 @ 9:26 am
Omg you totally should. Life changing!!