Beauty Thread 2016

[MARIKA]

Can you believe another year is over? Mine was the most craziest in a long time but ended on a good note My latest finds are the new Hair Perfecter that splits in half and becomes a straightener. I also just got the Chi curling iron that doesn't open but is split so you slide your in Verdict is out on this still.

[glamgal]

2015 was a horrible skin year for me. What was once perfect skin turned to problematic constant breakouts (I'm 37). Recently added Retinol to my skincare routine. Seems to have helped tremendously!

2016 will be about keeping my skin clear and implementing products to fade the scarring that these breakouts caused. Any suggestions welcome!

[MARIKA]

Glamgal I used to battle breakouts until I discovered Philosophy and CLARISONIC! These really were a game changer for me. Also when using makeup even if it says non comogenic (sp), it can still cause me problems so I stay away from most foundations.

[SeptemberGirl]

If argan oil has been previously mentioned, apologies. I bought one of the Josie Maran Argan Oil kits recently from QVC and have been using argan oil every night before bed on my face and so far, no breakouts (I break out very easily and have combo skin) and my skin tone has evened out too. I had been nervous to use anything with oil because of what it could do to my pores but the argan oil has been great.

[runnermom]

I got a Philosophy miracle worker trial size kit with the retinoid pads in them and I love them! I don't love the price tag though- can anyone recommend a retinoid that is less expensive? Or is this one of those you-get-what-you-pay-for things?

[videofit]

I like Simple Micellar Water for the "first pass" at removing makeup (not eye makeup). Not oily or greasy. Have no idea why it works since it seems like it wouldn't. It isn't strong enough to completely remove makeup but enough so that I can finish the job by washing my face.

[leigh1673]

My favorite 2015 beauty discoveries included NYX gel eyeliner and Manuka Lane Face Moisturizer Lift Cream.

I also re-discovered Joico Whipped Foam. Love it for my curls.

Originally Posted by runnermom

I got a Philosophy miracle worker trial size kit with the retinoid pads in them and I love them! I don't love the price tag though- can anyone recommend a retinoid that is less expensive? Or is this one of those you-get-what-you-pay-for things?

Paulas Choice has good products that won't break the bank.

[wendug]

I love my clarisonic, but I've had it for years and have noticed it will not stay charged now. I was wondering, has anyone else had a clarisonic for a few years and discovered it slowly dying? I'm afraid I'm going to reach for it one day and it will be dead! Oh, the horror! I wonder about the lifespan of them.

[debbied]

Originally Posted by wendug

I love my clarisonic, but I've had it for years and have noticed it will not stay charged now. I was wondering, has anyone else had a clarisonic for a few years and discovered it slowly dying? I'm afraid I'm going to reach for it one day and it will be dead! Oh, the horror! I wonder about the lifespan of them.

Funny you ask this...just Sunday, DD was asking me if my Clarisonic shut off in the middle of a cleaning. She's had hers about 4 years. I wonder......

[TinaS]

I had two awesome beauty discoveries in 2015. The first is the original Beauty Blender. I love it for applying foundation. Works much better for me than any of the foundation brushes I have. I also discovered the T3 Single Pass 1 1/2 inch flat iron. I have thick wavy hair and it does the best job at straightening. If something happened to that flat iron, I would replace tomorrow.