Beauty

January 9, 2019

December Beauty Hits and Misses

Well hello there friends! It’s been awhile… about 3 weeks to be exact! I kind of randomly decided to take a little bit of a break from the blog over the holidays, and I have to say it was pretty nice. It was more needed than I thought it would be, but I’m excited to be back! What better way than to kick off the year with my December beauty hits and misses. I’m so glad I started this monthly series in 2018, and can’t wait to share last month’s picks with you!

December Beauty Hits:

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion: I have been using the drying cream for a few years, but recently started disliking how much quickly it dries out in the container. I have seen some of my favorite beauty bloggers share the drying lotion, so I decided to give it a shot. While the application is a little weird (you stick a Q-tip into the bottle and take it out without shaking anything off to apply), it really helps. My skin has always been acne prone, and while I wish I wasn’t a 34 year old with acne, such is life. This stuff really helps clear up any breakouts in a day or two.

Dryland Wilds Beauty Oil: You guys know I’m obsessed with all things Dryland Wilds, and this beauty oil is no exception. I have been using it every other night now for about a month and am in love. I typically put 2-3 drops on and then use my jade roller (grab one on Amazon here for $13!). The oil dries quickly, and makes my skin feel so soft! I have been using the Rosehip + Thistle oil, and have my eye on the Evening Primrose for the next time. The smell of every Dryland Wilds product is just incredible, especially if you’re a NM local like I am and love our desert smells.

December Beauty Misses:

Pixi Lash Primer: I generally love everything that I try from Pixi. Sadly, this primer was a big miss for me. It is basically just a mascara rather than a primer, and not a great one at that. I didn’t like how it layered with my regular mascara, and it didn’t do my lashes any favors. Definitely a big miss.

RoC Retinol Daily Hydration Creme: A product that I truly wanted to love! And let me just say that I don’t totally dislike it, I just don’t notice any difference in my skin after using it. I like the texture of the cream, although it feels a little greasy at first. No noticeable improvement in the texture of my skin/wrinkles as the packaging suggested, so I’m going to go ahead and call this one a miss for me.

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December 10, 2018

November Beauty Hits and Misses

Happy Monday friends! As always I am excited to bring you my beauty hits and misses from November. I actually tried quite a few new products last month, but didn’t want to overwhelm today’s post so I picked a top 5. I will definitely share the rest in December’s hits and misses blog post, so stay tuned! In other fun news before we get to my picks, I am giving one of them away as a part of my #12daysofMOSgiveaways. Be sure to head to my Instagram (@lindsayrutland) to enter to win some Purlisse products, as well as an Erin Condren gift card and Physician’s Formula gift sets.

November Beauty Hits

Purlisse Blue Lotus Mud Mask + Exfoliant: I’ve actually been a fan of this product since I received it a few months ago, but it’s back on my radar! Who doesn’t love a product that serves multiple purposes? They’re definitely a favorite for me. This mask feels so nice and cooling when it’s on, and after about 10 minutes when it’s time to wash off something amazing happens. With a little bit of water, it turns into an exfoliator! Want to try it yourself? Head to my Instagram (@lindsayrutland) because I’m giving this and a Purlisse moisturizer away for my #12daysofMOSgiveaways!

Dyland Wilds Desert Deodorant: Ok guys, I think it’s safe to say I have found the best natural deodorant. I, of course, love it even more because it’s made locally. But seriously, I’ve been using this product for a few weeks now and it has been the easiest transition. I haven’t experienced any rashes or irritation, like I did previously when I tried other natural deodorants. They make one with and one without baking soda, so I opted for the one without. If you’re looking to make the switch, I highly recommend this one from Dryland Wilds! It Cosmetics Matte CC+ Cream:I have been a long time lover of the original It Cosmetics CC cream. Over the summer I started using a matte Covergirl foundation, and wound up really loving the matte formula. When I saw It Cosmetics came out with a matte version, I was so excited to try it. So glad that I did! I actually love this formula more than the original, and still use the same shade (I wear ‘light’).

REN Skincare Perfect Canvas: Finally, a clean beauty makeup primer! Although I’m a bit of a hater when it comes to primers (I’m not entirely sure they’re necessary/make a big difference), I love the feel of this one. It applies like a serum, and feels a bit tacky at first. It quickly dries into the skin, and does make foundation application a lot smoother.

November Beauty Misses

Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Facial Oil: I’ll be honest, I’m still on the fence about this. I have heard a few other bloggers rave about it, so I finally decided to give it a shot. I bought the smaller bottle to test it out, and I’m glad I did. For the price of this product, I think I may have expected a bit more. Granted, I don’t use this every night, which might be the problem? Either way, I don’t have very dry skin on my face, so I’m wondering if this product just isn’t for me.

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November 20, 2018

Clean Beauty Favorites: Handmade Skincare from Dryland Wilds

Last week I shared a few of my favorite local jewelry artisans that will be a part of the New Mexico Artisan Market. Today, I am back to talk a little bit about a new-to-me local skincare company, Dryland Wilds. Prior to meeting with these amazing artisans, I had seen their products while shopping around Spurline Supply Co., but have never actually tried any of them.

Handmade Skincare from Dryland Wilds

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to meet with Cebastien and Robin of Dryland Wilds. To say I was blown away is a total understatement. The ladies of Dryland Wilds create every single thing, from the product itself to the packaging and graphics all on their own. Through various processes, they pull fragrance from the plants that they harvest. From this, they blend the extracts with other botanicals, such as essentials oils, to capture the desert’s true scent. If you are from New Mexico, or have ever traveled here, you will immediately recognize the scents and they are incredible!

I’m especially impressed with their desert deodorant. I have been on the hunt for a natural deodorant that doesn’t irritate my skin, and I think I’ve finally found it! I opted for the sans baking soda formula, but you can purchase one with it if you prefer. This has seemed to do the trick to avoiding irritation! I will definitely be sharing more about their beauty products in my upcoming beauty hits and misses, so stay tuned!

Where to Shop

Dryland Wilds products can be found in various shops in the Albuquerque area, including their store front in Spurline Supply Co. If you’re not local, you can find a list of where you can find them here, which includes spots in CO, CA, and OR. They will also be a part of the New Mexico Artisan Market this coming Thanksgiving weekend that you won’t want to miss!

If you’re not convinced yet that you need to check out Dryland Wilds, they also host monthly workshops at Spurline. Some of their workshops include how to create your own incense and desert perfumes. I had the chance to stop by during one of their workshops, which was the incense class. They provide all of the local ingredients that you need to create you own!

Thank you to the New Mexico Artisan Market and Dryland Wilds for partnering with me on this post.

November 13, 2018

4 Easy Ways to Incorporate Self-Care Into Your Daily Routine

This post is sponsored by Olay. All thoughts and opinions are my own.When it comes to self-care, I’ll be the first to admit that I could be a lot better at it. Between working multiple jobs, being a mom and a wife, and just trying to maintain my sanity (kidding, sort of), it can be challenging. Sometimes I am on the go all day long, and don’t have a chance to relax until 10pm at night. Definitely not a sustainable practice, but it’s where I am in life right now. With that in mind, it’s essential for me to come up with easy ways to incorporate self-care into my daily routine that are not particularly time consuming.

There seems to be a misconception when it comes to self-care, particularly that it should cost a pretty penny and is an all-or-nothing act. By this I mean to escape all of life’s worries and problems and tune out the world for a while. While that sounds amazing, it’s just not realistic for most people. I don’t know about you, but I don’t have the time to run off to a spa and spend the day. I’m always looking for easy ways to take care of myself when I have an extra 30 minutes here or there, and wanted to share my top 4 today with you.

4 Easy Ways to Incorporate Self-Care Into Your Daily Routine

Take a few minutes to just breathe. This one sounds super simple and maybe even a little silly. You’re probably thinking, “I already do that” or “why would this be first on the list?” It’s something I thought I was doing a lot more of until recently. I finally took the plunge and got an Apple watch, and man does it keep me accountable! There is an app called Breathe that helps me slow down and a minute to breathe. This can easily be done without the help of an app, of course, and something that can make a huge difference in our mood!
Throw on a face mask! Using a good clay mask is absolutely one of my favorite ways to incorporate self-care into my day. I recently tried the new Olay Fresh Reset Mask and it was love at first swipe! Usually masks can be time consuming because of the mess that is made applying and removing them. The Olay Clay Stick Masks come in an easy to apply stick that takes just a few minutes to apply. They are formulated with glycerin which helps provide moisture to your skin while removing impurities. This also ensures the mask doesn’t fully dry on the skin, making them easy to remove as well. And bonus – the new Olay Fresh Reset Mask is available at Walmart!
Read. Read anything – a book, a magazine, an uplifting article on your phone. This is one thing that I’ll admit I do not do enough of. Swapping out social media for a good book is always a good idea.
Enjoy your favorite beverage. This could be hot tea, an overpriced coffee, or even just a glass of water with lemon. For me, there’s nothing better than snuggling up in a cozy blanket with a hot cup of coffee, especially while relaxing with a mask on!

What are some of your favorite ways to incorporate self-care into your daily routine?

November 6, 2018

October Beauty Hits and Misses

Happy Tuesday friends! Can you believe we are already almost a week into November? I am a total broken record, but where did this year go? I’m definitely not sad to see Halloween go, and am excited for the holidays, but whoa it’s almost 2019. Let that sink in for a minute. I have been having a lot of fun putting together my monthly hits and misses, and definitely plan to keep it going next year. Ready to see what products made the list for October?

October Beauty Hits

First up for the hits is the COVERGIRL Lid Lock Up eyeshadow primer. I actually ran out of my first tube of this last month and switched over to the Urban Decay primer. There was a little bit of backlash after I said that I didn’t think the UD primer was worth the money, but it’s true! This COVERGIRL primer is just as good and 1/3 of the price! It makes the perfect base for any shadow, and lately I can’t get enough of the Urban Decay Born to Run palette (c/o). It makes a great travel palette, and is one I use almost daily.

Another product I’ve been using almost daily is the Pixi MatteLast Liquid Lipstick (c/o). I guess you can say I am a matte lipstick convert now because I have really been enjoying them! The shade pictured above is Peony Pink and it is the most gorgeous pink that I think would flatter any skin tone!

The last two hits for me are the new Olay Pore Detox stick mask (c/o) and the Captain Blankenship Golden Waves sea salt spray (c/o). My love for Olay is strong, and I about freaked when I heard they were releasing stick masks. I won’t say too much about this one today (other than I LOVE it), but will be sharing a whole post about all 3 masks they released soon! Captain Blankenship is another brand I’ve shared about before, and this sea salt spray is insanely gorgeous. The shimmer is very subtle, and the golden waves version is perfect for my fellow blondies!

October Beauty Misses

I am excited to report that October really did not have any true misses! The Captain Blankenship sea salt spray that I mentioned earlier comes in two other shades: Rose Gold Sunset and Silver Fox. While you guys know I love the formula of this sea salt spray (I actually shared the original formula here), these shades we not really compatible with my hair color. I think the rose gold would be stunning on brunettes or red hair, and the silver fox might be better suited for the blondest of blondes. So definitely not a miss, just not the right color for me (but are both so gorgeous!)

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October 31, 2018

Easy Nighttime Skincare Routine: Clean Beauty Favorites

When it comes to skincare products, I really try my hardest to use as many clean beauty products/ingredients as possible. I am certainly aware that some of the brands I use and love aren’t necessarily “clean,” but I do like to switch up my routine often. I recently shared both the Dr. Hauschka cleansing milk and facial toner for my September beauty hits and misses, but just had to share them again.

The price point for all of these products is definitely a little more steep than your typical drugstore product. I know that makes some people hesitant to give them a try. Trust me, I don’t love putting a ton of money out for products either! The fact that I know I am putting products onto my skin that are a lot better for me does make spending the money a lot easier.

Easy Nighttime Skincare Routine

In terms of the order I use each product, I am a creature of habit. I like to alternate taking my makeup off with the cleansing oil and the makeup wipes every other day. Once my makeup is removed, I cleanse my face with the Dr. Hauschka cleansing milk. Next, I spray the facial toner all over my face and lightly press it in with the palms of my hands. If I’m feeling extra fancy or my skin is looking rough, I will use the clay mask 1-2 times per week before toning. Once the toner is dry, I apply a thin layer of the night serum, followed by the retinol cream. Last I’ll dab a small amount of the Derma firming lift eye cream and viola! Easy nighttime skincare routine with some clean beauty favorites!