It’s Spa Day at Refresh!
It’s Saturday and I’m going to try and get some relaxation in after last weekend’s whirlwind in Tahoe. All that eating, gambling, and 4th of July fun really wipes a girl out!
This morning, the Boyfriend and I went for some dim sum and now I’m just getting ready for my appointment at Refresh Day Spa where I have a Hawaiian Salt Glow with Kukui Nut Oil and Swedish Massage scheduled. Although an afternoon at the spa doesn’t require wearing makeup, I still like to put a little something on because you never know what you’re going to do or who you are going to bump into!
Skincare is very key every day, no matter what. I’ve been using L’Oreal Skin Genesis Serum Concentrate and Oil-Free Lotion. The serum is a little runny and drippy and I’m not loving the texture since it goes on very wet. I have really massage it in for about 10 seconds before it dissolves fully into my skin.
The lotion, on the other hand, has a nice texture that’s rich but not too creamy and actually has a little bit of super subtle shimmer in it. It helps give me a radiance that really counts on days where makeup is minimal. The Skin Genesis is a multi-layer Cell Strengthening skincare line for preventative purposes. Marketed to those around 30 (that’s me!), Skin Genesis is supposed to help firm up the top layers of the skin to help me slow the look of aging.
Taking notes from the last time I visited the Bobbi Brown counter, the MUA there mentioned that mascara, cheeks, and a little lips are all a woman really needs to look her best every day. Here’s what I used on myself before heading out the door.
1. Lumiere Fiber Optic Blush Brush
2. MAC 266 brush for my eyebrows
3. Shiseido Eyebrow Compact in B3 Light Brown
4. Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
5. MAC Beauty Powder Blush in Sweetness
6. Redpoint Megalash Mascara in Satin Black
7. LipFusion Lip Plump gloss in Summer
What are you favorite items to use for those minimal makeup days? I’ve got to get dressed and go before I’m late for my appointment. If your Saturday is just as relaxing as mine will be, how about kicking back and reading some of this weeks best beauty reads from my friends at The Beauty Blog Network?
The Makeup Divas reviews yet another Mac Collection. Find out which one.
A Touch of Blusher loves gold!
The Muse brings you more Japanese Cosmetic Summer Collections with her review of Canmake’s new eye shadow palettes!!
Beauty Anonymous loves the summer makeup shades of Shiny Sand Beach!
Beth from Beauty Junkie in SF found the HOTTEST nail polish for summer toes… and fingers too if you’re up to it.
Beauty Banter dishes on the must-have POST SUN SKIN SAVERS... tips and products to prolong your tan!
Find out how makeup loves me got her skin to look it’s best ever!
StyleBell uncovers the secrets to obtaining a good haircut from celebrity stylist, Rodney Cutler!
It’s 80s Ladies Week at Beauty Blogging Junkie! BBJ has teamed up with Spoiled Pretty for a week-long series of beauty products inspired by the 80s.
Makeup Moxie has major beauty lust for the new Lancome Maharani Jewels Collection.
Kyle @ Face Candy tells you why she hates shopping at makeup counters.
Rouge Deluxe makes a Paul & Joe haul!
The girls over at Beauty in Real Life are having a giveaway with Elizabeth Grant.
Beauty411 is talking about the new Philosophy Hope in a Jar SPF20. Recommended reading!
Want hair like Kim Kardashian? Then head on over to Spoiled Pretty for the tricks and tips…straight from Kim!
The Beauty of Life positively melts for Sephora’s Beach Glow Melted Body Butter. She simply can’t stop staring at her legs!
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic finds a great flattering way to wear blue eye shadow with Shu Uemura’s Hana-Bi Collection
On July 14th, 2008 MandyPandy said:
If I didn’t already own 4 187 Duo Fiber brushes, I would breakdown and buy that Lumiere brush straight away!
On July 14th, 2008 Lilan said:
Hiya Mandy!
I really like my faux 187 brush – and I’m even more glad that I got mine on the cheap!
How was your weekend??
On July 14th, 2008 MandyPandy said:
Same old, same old. Mostly my weekends are now taken up by various Asian wedding celebrations/ceremonies, punctuated by the occasional graduation party. Is it just me or is EVERYONE and their mom getting married this summer? I wish they’d stop effing around and just hold one really big ceremony, like Moonies.
Your weekend was so much more blissful than mine, you lucky ducky!
On July 14th, 2008 Lilan said:
Oh dear – wedding season galore!
I like weddings and all (mostly for the food) but there really is too much of a good thing! Hopefully you got your grub on because that would be the only thing that would save me.
PS – I also spent a good part of last night watching episodes of Intervention on YouTube.. am I sick or what?