Happy 4th of July!

Hooray for the weekend! I studied all week, and took a test today. I thought my head was running around in circles, but a walk around the neighborhood helped clear my head.

Summer is here, and that means super oily skin. So I changed up my skin care routine a bit. A few key things I've been trying to stick to: exfoliate, treat, and moisturize. I'm a bit lazy when it comes to taking care of my skin, but after a desperately needed trip to a skin care facialist, I was reprimanded. I avoided acne-medicated products for awhile because I have sensitive skin. However, the facialist recommended that I use something. So I am using Neutrogena's Oil Free Acne Stress Control Power Cream Wash. My brother left it at home, and I didn't want to bother going to the drugstore. It does a good job of gently exfoliating the skin without stripping away moisture. Plus, I'm noticing less whiteheads.


A clean, healthy complexion is essential!

Hot Pink and Lilac

I painted my toenails lilac and did a french tip manicure with hot pink! Such fun summery colors. I was inspired by a Korean drama called Prosecutor Princess. The prosecutor dons neon-colored french tip manicures.


I may never get around to finishing my Top Ten Leading Ladies List until after summer school ends. It's intense.

Photo credits: hancinema.net

Tinted Moisturizer

With winter coming, my skin is getting a bit dry. I am on the prowl for a new tinted moisturizer. This is a good product to use daily without the heavy coverage and feel of regular foundation. The one I currently use, Kiehl's Tinted Moisturizer, does little to enhance my skin's complexion. I am deciding between Laura Mercier's and Bobbi Brown's. Laura Mercier has gotten rave reviews for providing moisture and just enough color. Bobbi Brown's uses a yellow undertone to provide a natural color. I agree; I tried a sample of BB's Luminizing Foundation in Sand and it blends in with my skin tone. Some drawbacks are the price ($40) and the funny chemical smell.

The Social Nerd posted a useful entry for those with combination/oily skin. I have combo oily skin as well, and it's tricky finding a balance between dry and oily. Check out her entry at:
http://thesocialnerd.blogspot.com/2009/12/tips-for-combination-skin-types.html

Let's ring in the new year with our hopes and dreams!