#7 Clarisonic Mia

An absolute must have for me

This little baby has become my best friend and is at the top of my “must-haves”.  I love this little puppy and use it everyday in the shower. Thanks to great genes and a beautiful mother, I’m blessed with good skin. However, my T-zone can sometimes be a problem area for me. Well, I could tell a difference in my skin from the first time I used the Clarisonic Mia. It really deep cleans and the exfoliating tones and brightens my skin. My pores are smaller and my skin is so much firmer. And my occasional breakouts don’t stand a chance with this baby. I absolutely love it. It also allows your products to work that much better helping you to achieve flawless skin in a short amount of time. And although the cleansing system comes with it’s own line of products, you don’t have to use their product. I use my own product (check the list for my fav cleanser) with it and it saves money There are cheaper versions of the Clarisonic Mia on the market but nothing comes close to this one.

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Hello all! I’m kicking off this week with Part 2 of my list of favorite things. As I said last week, I miss Oprah’s annual “Favorite Things” so I decided to create my own. I have put together a list of 10 must try items that I believe you will love. Check out previous posts for 1-5. This week I am revealing 6-10. Here we go!

#6 Philosophy Purity Facial Wash & Hope in a Jar Moisturizer

Favorite facial wash

My must have moisturizer

Your face is the first thing people see.  So if you’re looking for a product that will make your skin glow like it did when you were 23, you must try Philosophy’s Purity facial wash & Hope in a Jar moisturizer (also one of Oprah’s favs). Used together, this cleanser/moisturizer combo help keep my skin clean, healthy and clear. The facial cleanser washes away dirt, oil and any make-up residue without leaving my skin dry. Applying Hope in a Jar moisturizer after cleansing seals in moisture and leaves my skin feeling super soft and supple. I have been using this product for several years and it has never let me down. I love how translucent and dewy my skin is everyday. I also love the fact that my skin continues to look younger and healthier everyday.  I’ve tried all types of cleansers and moisturizers and these two products work best for me in any season. Proof is in the picture, as you can see I’m my almost out! LOL

If you have  oily breakout prone skin or blackheads and need deep cleansing, be sure to check out my favorites tomorrow for one of my absolute “must-haves”.

HAPPY CLEANSING!

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#5 Sebastian Collection Dry Clean Only

Gets the smell out lol

I am super self-conscious about my hair smelling not so fresh.  But living in NYC makes it almost impossible to escape all the smells of the city.   From the city streets to the greasy diner, these smells penetrate your hair.  And I mean let’s face it, you’re not going to avoid Sunday brunch at a great diner just to keep fresh hair lol. But I have found the perfect remedy for this concern, Sebastian’s Dry Clean Only.  This is an absolute “must-have” product for me.  I love it so much that I keep a big bottle at home and a travel size in my car. It removes all traces of the smell of smoke, grease or any other unsavory scent.  So whether you spent the day in a greasy spoon or the night at a smoky lounge, this product will never let you down.  You spray it directly onto your dry hair and presto it leaves your hair smelling clean and fresh with out any wetness.  Side note, it serves double duty as an instant refresher for clothes too.

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#4 Bespoke Hair Dryer/Diffuser

My favorite hair dryer

Once you have found the perfect shampoo and conditioner (see previous list for my favorites) you must have the right blow dryer. I swear by the Bespoke hair dryer and diffuser.  The regular size blow dryer is a bit pricey but I found the travel size does just as good.  And as much as I love this dryer because it truly does protect my hair due to the ionic drying system it is the diffuser that is the real key to beautiful healthy looking hair.  This is an absolute must-have for any curly girl.  This gadget diffuses air allowing you to blow dry your hair with amazing results.  So you don’t have to go out with the “wet hair” look of the 80’s or sleep on wet hair. You can blow dry hair as normal and enjoy soft shiny curls for your workday or special date night

An absolute must have for curly girls!

FYI If you decide the Bespoke brand is a budget breaker for you, try a brand of your choice and pick up a diffuser that fits it. This little wonder will change our life.

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#3 Dr. Miracle’s Leave-In Conditioner

Dr. Miracle's Curl Care Leave-In Conditioner

If you have curly hair, you know how difficult it can be to find just the right product to keep your curls soft and frizz free.  Now I have tried just about every curl care product on the market, from the very expensive to the super cheap. Just recently, I tried Dr. Miracle’s new Curl Care Leave-In Conditioner. I must admit I was a bit skeptical at first but now I’m a true believer.  After shampooing and conditioning my hair, I use this to set my curls and keep them frizz free all day.  It actually delivers exactly what it says it will, soft, healthy shiny curls.  It coats my hair and locks in my curls without the frizz that us curly haired girls typically have to deal with. I did have to get use to the “thermaceutical” element, which is basically the tingling sensation from the menthol.  But after a couple of uses I not only got use to it but began to like it.  The results are consistent, leaving my hair shiny super & soft with bouncy tangle free curls. And unlike other products it doesn’t leave build up.  I can also run my fingers through my hair after it’s dry. Simply Amazing!

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