16 February, 2010

what's in my bag {my beauty travel essentials}

Before I get into what I purchased from my recent trip to Medellin Colombia lets look at my skincare routine for this specific trip. First, I kept it simple! As I was getting PRK eye surgery I didn't want to complicate things. I didn't wear any makeup prior to my trip and only recently have started to wear blush and foundation, no eye makeup yet (although I've read that you can after 8 days I've also read to wait a month so I'm opting for the latter). I had the surgery done within the first couple days I was there which meant no getting water near my eyes. Hence, the facial cleansing wipes come in handy! I use facial cleansing wipes regardless, especially when I travel, so no big sacrifice here. In this case I used Dove (which I finished) and Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-Aging Wet Cleansing Cloths (not around the eyes), although I didn't wear makeup I did feel the need to wipe my face as the weather was hot and to get rid of city grime (pollution). During the day I wore Arbonne FC5 Oil-Absorbing Day Lotion with SPF 20, this stuff is pretty amazing! Doesn't feel like I have anything on, no sunscreen white film, and leaves skin hydrated not oily. At night I used SAMPAR Fluide Ultra Hydratant, perfect for my normal-oily skin (due to weather), a lightweight lotion that doesn't clog pores. Towards the end of the trip I decided to add a bit of a tint to my face by using Dermalogica Sheer Tint Moisture SPF 15 in shade Medium, a staple of mine.  Not wearing any makeup was hard at first as I'm accustomed to putting on my face! Although, most my friends would say that I hardly wear any makeup anyways (that's the trick) I felt so naked without it. But my skin does look better!
What are you travel essentials? 
Where to buy products mentioned:
Olay (most mass-merchandise stores, pharmacies)
Arbonne (I purchased mine from a co-worker)
SAMPAR (Sears, ScienceandNatureOnline)
Dermalogica (most Spas & specialty skincare stores)

4 comments:

Party Box Design said...

LOOOVE the regenerist line!
Hope you are recovering pool side!

Fashion Meets Food said...

hello! Just came across your blog! Too cute!

Monica said...

Not poolside but snowside:)
Thanks Fashion Meets Food for finding me:)

Ashwini said...

Oooh I didn't know about this Dermatologica product! Thanks for the review.

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