One of my resolutions this year is to take better care of my skin (the other is to learn all of the words to REM’s It’s the End of the World As We Know It). My skin has become a casualty of my bad habits. I smoke, I drink, I sleep with make-up on, and I rarely moisturize. As a result, my skin has begun to strike back by being completely unpredictable. Some parts are dryer than the Sahara, despite other parts appearing “dewy” (read: greasy). Finally, it’d be safe to assume my bangs aren’t just there to look cute (they’re there to cover a little secret called my forehead).
I’m not a fan of caked on make-up; so when my face is revolting against me, everyone knows it. I’ve recently turned t0 Eastern-inspired beauty products in hopes that no one will ever confuse me with Tim Burton’s Sally ever again.
Irie Star’s Blissomaline has been my bathroom favorite for awhile. I’ve tried and reviewed plenty of skin care products, but a lot of them aren’t the right fit for me (too harsh, too fragrant). This one is jussssttt right. Blissoma is one of the most natural lines I’ve used on my skin, the smell is light and crisp, and it exfoliates the dead skin that has taken up residency on my face. My favorite product is Fresh, a mild cleanser made with organic brown rice flour and willowbark. Its light scent comes from a mix of moisturizing apricot kernel and sunflower oils. It’s really an ideal daily cleanser for anyone with combination skin.
My skin is slowly improving, but the aftermath of indulging my skin is that it’s become chock full of dew. A natural glow is great, but there is such a thing as too much shine. I don’t want it to get to the point where people are using my face to check if there’s something in their teeth.
So what to do when you spend a copious amount of time applying make-up only for it to melt off of your face a few hours later? There is a way to preserve all of your hard work, my friends: blotting papers.
If you don’t carry blotting papers in your bag at all times, stop reading this post, open up a new browser, and get your hands on Tatcha. I’m not sure if blotting papers are a beauty secret, but they’re definitely a godsend. Â Blotting papers absorb the oils from your face without removing your make-up. You’re removing excess oils that can cause breakouts and avoiding a case of the Tammy Fayes with a single sheet (if that’s not investment-worthy, I don’t know what is).
Just a tip from an insider (me): EZ Wider ciggarette rolling papers are perfect for a quick fix (though I wouldn’t use them excessively, they’re not as gentle).
Namaste!
** Please note products mentioned in this post were provided for review.
 No monetary compensation was received, and thoughts of author are purely opinion based.
