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Lipstick and Luxury loves Belle Butters Neutralizing Butter for Oily Skin

April 4, 2012

Belle Butters Neutralizing Butter for Oily Skin

Years ago if someone had told me to use butter or oil on my oily skin they would seriously get the “side eye” from me. But over the years I’ve learned that you can actually use “butters” and oils for your face, you just have to make sure that it’s the right butter or oil.

I recently tried Belle Butters Neutralizing Butter for Oily Skin and I was in heaven. I’ve tried products from Belle Butters before and I was very pleased with the quality and results. This neutralizing cleanser is massaged on the face and then removed with a hot wet towel. It feels really good and it’s like a mini facial right in the privacy of your own home.

I loved that I can easily identify all of the ingredients in the cleanser. Belle Butters uses all natural ingredients and if you’re not familiar with the brand each concoction is hand churned – hows that for luxury? The first five ingredients in this cleanser are super good for your skin: Avocado butter replaces moisture lost; Blueberry butter is an antioxidant; Aloe Vera gel provides moisture; Castor oil helps to reduce oiliness and Charcoal powder helps to draw out impurities. See, all good stuff!

(Full list of) Ingredients: refined avocado butter, blueberry butter, activated charcoal powder, grape seed oil, aloe vera gel, lavender oil, castor oil, jojoba oil, vitamin E

 

Belle Butters Neutralizing Butter for Oily Skin

There are several facial oils on the market but as I mentioned earlier you have to be careful and pick the right one. And by picking the right one I mean stay far away from any facial oils that contain mineral oil. Even “cult favorite” Eve Lom Cleanser contains mineral oil (it’s the primary ingredient in the cleanser)! That’s really too bad because mineral oil can clog your pores. You see mineral oil is not absorbed by your skin it merely sits on top of the skin which does not allowing your skin to do its job of absorbing moisture or eliminating toxins. It also makes your skin feel like it’s soft and moiturized but in reality it’s not.

Why would cosmetic companies use mineral oil if its bad for our skin?

Ah the million dollar question…because it’s cheap. You see mineral oil is the byproduct of gasoline from crude oil, yes the same gas that you use in your car. Mineral oil just happens to be an inexpensive by-product that the cosmetic industry purchases as a filler. It can be found in everything from baby oil to lipstick to lotion. It may make the skin feel soft but in reality it really slows down skin cell development which results in premature aging. And since we’re all going to get old and wrinkly at some point in our lives  lets just leave that up to mother nature and not our beauty products!

belle butters neutralizing butter swatch

Overall I loved this product, it really helped to balance my oily skin. Many time when I use a product for oily skin it either strips away all of the natural oils leaving my skin dehydrated or it simply doesn’t work. This was not the case with Belle Butters; I didn’t even need to use moisturizer afterwards. And the best part was that I didn’t need to use my blotting paper much throughout the day. So if you want to try out some delicious homemade, all natural hair and body products you will not be disappointed!

Belle Butters Neutralizing Butter for Oily Skin, $14

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Filed Under: Skin care Tagged: Belle Butters, Neutralizing Butter, oily skin, Shea Butter, Skin care

Five Masks to Combat Winter Dryness for All Skin Types

January 21, 2011

When you’ve been out in the biting cold, aside from a hot shower, nothing feels as soothing as a treatment mask. Winter tends to dehydrate both oily and dry skin, predisposing the former to imbalance-related breakouts and compounding tightness or overall dryness in the latter. Being a treatment product (and not sitting on skin for super-extended periods like your moisturizer or foundation), your mask options are a bit more flexible. Here are five that will restore at least a bit of your skin’s summer suppleness.

1.) Eve Lom Rescue Mask: This British import from cult brand Eve Lom only hit stateside a few years back, and the facials are stuff of legend. (I was lucky to experience one back in 2008, and it seriously lived up to the hype.) The product is uber-creamy, and like the equally nourishing cleanser, leaves skin impeccably soft and smooth, even in the presence of arctic-blast temperatures.

2.) Dr. Hauschka Rejuvenating Mask: Dr. Hauschka is a bit of a polarizing brand, but something about chilly weather really brings out my love for crunchy, earthy products. Hauschka’s health food store vibe just feels like skin cuisine, and the products feel unrefined in a good way, like it could have been whipped up in the blender. Wheat Germ Oil and Quince Seed Extract are high up on the ingredients list, along with a slew of natural oils to replace moisture sapped by indoor heat and outdoor winds.

3.) Fresh Rose Mask: Fresh is another line that feels… well, Fresh. The products smell like fancy personified, and Fresh Rose Mask is no exception. The shiny, deep caramel-hued formulation contains Rosa Damascena Flower Water as the top ingredient, with Rose Hip Oil (a fantastic dry oil that’s full of vitamins) and Jojoba Seed Oil not too far behind. The 100ml container should last until the first crocuses make their appearances.

4.) Aspirin and Honey Masks: With a bevy of spa professional items at my disposal as a facialist, I spent one winter using these two masks almost exclusively on clients. Honey masks are sticky- I used a bulk powder and a brush- but this may just be the first treatment product used by humans, and honey is an amazing natural humectant. Aspirin masks are beneficial for all skin types- soothing irritation, exfoliating, and balancing both oily and dry skin. If you’re uninitiated, dissolving 4-6 tabs of uncoated aspirin and re-moisturizing the dry mask after 10-15 minutes creates a natural if slightly messy scrub.

5.) Kiehl’s Algae Mask: Seaweed is one of the most popular treatment ingredients, due to a super-high concentration of vitamins and minerals. This mask also contains Chamomile to soothe, as well as Calendula and antioxidant-heavy green tea.

Do you have a cold weather treatment routine? What’s your favorite elixir for winter dryness?

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Filed Under: Skin care Tagged: aspirin mask, dr. hauschka, dry skin, eve lom, Fresh, honey mask, Kiehl's, masks, oily skin, skincare

Review: Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion

September 8, 2010

If you have oily skin or acne prone skin then you simply must try Dermalogica’s Oil Control Lotion.  This Oil Control Lotion is light in texture yet hydrating AND it keeps shiny face at bay. The airy formula goes on effortlessly and a little product goes a long way. When I use this lotion my face is noticeably less oilier and I do not need to blot my face as much. One major plus for me is that there is no harsh “chemical” smell, but rather a light mint scent. There are no artificial colors or fragrances added and it’s also Paraben free.

Dermalogica’s Oil Control lotion contains Camphor, Balm Mint and Cornflower to cool and calm inflammation. It also contains Salicylic Acid (1%) to clear clogged pores and help prevent acne.  For those of us that have sensitive skin, Salicylic Acid may cause irritation. Fortunately for me I did not encounter this problem and I have sensitive skin. Enantia Chlorantha Bark is an extract that’s added to help regulate sebum therefore reducing oily surface shine.

This lotion is a great two in one product oily skin. Instead of using a moisturizer and an oil control product I use this lotion. I honestly cannot say that there was anything that about it that I did not like. Overall the lotion was kind to my sensitive skin, kept me shine free for hours and kept my facial oil in Zen like harmony. What more can a girl ask for?

Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion can be purchased here for $37.

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Filed Under: Skin care Tagged: acne, Dermalogica, moisturizer, oil control lotion, oily skin, Salicylic Acid

One of my favorite little things: Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens

August 25, 2010

Life is all about enjoying the little things. I apply this philosophy to my life in all aspects and my beauty routine is no different. I’ve mentioned a time or twenty that I have very oily skin so I keep that in mind whenever I buy products for my face. So as you can imagine blotting sheets and I are BFFs. Blotting sheets remove that excess oil that pops up during the day that can ruin an otherwise flawless makeup application. I’ve tried several brands of blotting sheets but some of them contain ingredients like mineral oil which is not good for the skin. Yuck! Well that was before I cam across Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens. Ahhhhh….Nirvana.
Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens

Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens

Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens

These blotting linens have been my saving grace for a shiny face! It’s pretty amazing that one little product can really improve your appearance in such a big way and that’s why I carry them in my makeup bag. Boscia offers a variety of scent infused linens for your blotting needs. Should you desire something with no scent you can opt for the “Fresh” (essence free) option. If you enjoy a little scent play then you can choose from: Green Tea, Vanilla, Lavender, Rose, California Orange or Peppermint. Boscia Blotting Linens are natural; they’re made from fibers of the Abaca Tree Plant. The best part is that there are no artificial ingredients and the blotting sheet is powder free so no unpleasant powdery residue to be left behind. Yes, these blotting sheets are simple yet effective and that’s why they’re one of my favorite little things. What’s one of your favorite little (beauty) things?

Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens are $10 for 100 sheets

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Filed Under: Beauty Tagged: blotting linens, Boscia, green tea, oily skin, paraben free, Review

Bye Bye Shine

January 26, 2010

When you have oily, shiny skin you need to get creative with your beauty routine to prevent your face from looking like an oil slick. So when I saw a product at a sample sale that claimed to neutralize the shine I said why not give it a try? I purchased  La Roche-Posay Emulsion Hydratante Matite Active and I gave it a shot. The moisturizer is applied morning and night and claimed to minimize large pores, neutralize shine and clear sebum clogged pores. I applied the very lightweight moisturizer right after I washed my face.

La Roche-Posay Emulsion Hydratante Matite Active

I was impressed by how the fluid absorbed quickly and the immediate disappearance of my shiny face. My skin felt very smooth to the touch and not at all sticky or tacky. My sensitive skin was not irritated; it’s oil free and fragrance free. La Roche skin care products are hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic so they are great for skin that is acne prone and easily irritated.

My face remained shine free for about 5 hours and I was very happy with the results. This product will be great in the summer when I don’t feel like wearing foundation or pressed powder.This moisturizer is very popular in Europe but can be found online on various websites. It’s all about the little luxuries in life ya know!

La Roche-Posay Emulsion Hydratante Matite Active, $24

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