My Favorite Winter Moisturizer

During the colder winter months it is essential to change up your skincare routine to avoid dry and irritated skin. I like to use a humidifier to keep moisture in the air and I always apply a moisturizer immediately after cleansing to lock in moisture. It's also a good idea in the winter months to switch to a thicker cream or ointment. I like to use Creme de la Mer in the winter because it luxurious and my skin instantly feels hydrated, soft, and well nourished. I use this all year but in the winter months I use it much more regularly. I also like to use the La Mer eye concentrate every night as well.

What's your favorite winter moisturizer?

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Redbook Beauty Box Review

This month, as a contributor of the Redbook network, I am reviewing a few new beauty products. The products include the Dove Dry Oil Body Wash, Ogx Bamboo Root Boost Spray, and the Skinfix Hand Repair Cream. 

This was my first time using a root booster so I was curious to give the OGX Strength + Body Bamboo Fiber Full Thickening Root Booster a try.  Usually my hair is a little flatter and weighed down on "second day hair" so I thought this would be the perfect time to give this a go. I just sprayed it right onto my dry hair focusing mainly on the roots.   After using the root booster my hair seemed to have more lift and more volume at the roots. Also I liked that the scent is light and pleasant. I will have to give it a try on damp hair and see what the results look like. It's also nice that this product doesn't contain any silicones, alcohol, or oil-all of which can damage or make hair flat. 

To Use- lightly mist onto clean, damp hair, focusing spray nozzle directly on roots. For extra volume flip head upside down and blow dry with a round brush. Do not rinse. Can also be sprayed on dry hair for touch-ups throughout the day. 

Dove Dry Oil Moisturizing Body Wash is new and it's deeply hydrating and gentle cleanser. Infused with argan oil, it is specifically formulated to address one of women's biggest concerns-dry skin. This thick white body wash cream with tiny gold bubbles in it has a light and soft floral scent. Personally I like using body wash over soap because it is way more hydrating and this one is even more so with the addition of the argan oil. So if you're like me and you like a body wash that lathers up and leaves your skin smooth and soft then this one is worth a try! 

I have been using the Skinfix Hand cream daily since I received it and love it. This product is designed for dry, cracked and irritated hands and delivers healing benefits beyond the average hand cream. I keep it next to the sink and use it after I wash the dishes. The cream comes in a squeeze tube with a flip-top cap that makes it easy to apply. the cream is thick but it rubs in nicely and absorbs into the skin.  I also like this cream because it is free of heavy fragrance and doesn't feel oily at all. 

Skinfix Hand Repair Cream contains 1% colloidal oatmeal and oatmeal is a proven anti-irritant shown to soothe redness and itchiness-which is often associated with eczema and dry skin.  It is also packed with soothing botanicals, rich natural butters, and emollient oils-all which help calm redness and itching. 

I would definitely buy this and recommend it. It has even won several beauty awards by Allure, Shape, and Redbook. 

This was a sponsored post and all opinions are my own. 

Beauty Review: Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour® Cream All-Over Miracle Oil

Face oils can be a great addition to your beauty routine if you know how to use them correctly. I only started using face oils about a year ago and started with this face oil by Peter Thomas Roth. So when I received the Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour® Cream All-Over Miracle Oil by the folks at Red Door (as part of their Brand Ambassador program) I was super excited to try out another one. The 8 Hour® Cream All-Over Miracle Oil is inspired by cult favorite Eight Hour® Cream and this face oil left my skin with a healthy glow without a greasy after-feel. The oil can also be used on the hair to promote shine and moisture. It is the 'all you need' product in one sleek bottle. 

To use this product on my face I applied the mist to my fingertips and then gently layered the oil directly onto clean, dry skin.  The key with any face oil is to apply it last- after your moisturizer and other beauty products. This is because face oils are not moisturizers but instead they act to seal in moisture and coat the top layer of skin. This face oil has a little hint of a floral scent. It's very mild and pleasant but takes some getting used to if you are used to using oils that don't have any scent at all.

If you're interested in reading more about face oils check out this article by DC Dermatologist Elizabeth Tanzi- Everything You Need to Know About Beauty Oils. 

 Do you use a face oil as part of your beauty routine? What's your favorite face oil?

Shop some of my favorite face oils

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REDBOOK Beauty Box

I love beauty boxes because they are a great way to try out new products I may not otherwise check out. This beauty box by REDBOOK arrived with some fabulous full size finds and they are all under $30.  And I already use this Secret deodorant and this Vaseline lotion so it's nice to try new and improved products within these brands I know and love!   

Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant- Provides 4x stress sweat protection no matter what type of appliction-the Invisible Solid goes on dry and stays dry while the Clear Gel goes on clear. 

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure &Gel Shine 3D Top Coat- Pairing any color polish with a top coat is key and the Gel Shine 3D works wonders! It gives a little extra shine which transforms regular polishes into a gel-like shine without the UV light.

And the complete manicure product has 7 benefits in 1 bottle. It has the base coat, strengthener, growth treatment, color, top coat, chip-resistant, and gel shine. And how fun are these two shades of polish-perfect for all skintones and seasons! 

Paula's Choice Skin Perfeting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant-This completely gentle, leave-on-exfoliant rapidly unclogs pores, diminishes wrinkles, and improves skin tone to reveal smooth and radiant skin. Plus the lightweight formula works for all skin types. I can't wait to try it this winter! 

Vaseline Serum Advanced Relief- This one moisturizes and calms severely dry skin, it's gentle, and the soft scent of rose and amber is blended with the aroma of vanilla. Love it! 

Win your own REDBOOK Beauty Box HERE! {5 winners will be selected}. 

 Special thanks to REDBOOK for partnering on this post! 

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The Beauty Edit: Summer Simple

For me, summer is all about minimal makeup that is easy going and travel friendly. I turn to peachy shades and a bit of a bronzy glow on the skin while pairing back on the eyes. Wet, jet black formulas are what I look for in a mascara - this way it is easy to get an impact with just a bit of product. A good base with SPF and a hydrating lip balm finish off the look. Check out the graphic above and the links below for some of my favorite products to accomplish this look!

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Faith Pierce is a regular contributor to NainaSingla.com.  For more of Faith's work, check out her blog That's Just Fabulous.