Skincare Secret: Benefits of Honey!!

Welcome back, beauties!!

I'm so, so sorry I've been slacking in the post department. Things have been cray cray and I just haven't found the time. Things have calmed down, it's a new week, soooo I'm back! I've been making tons of purchases lately (Such a bittersweet sentence, haha!) and so I'll be pumping out the posts this week!

I've mentioned in previous skincare posts that I have acne prone skin. My skin had been doing amazingly well lately. I had not a blemish on it. This is a rare thing for me, and I was LOVING it. I mean, who wouldn't? Unfortunately, that all went down the tubes when I had a very bad reaction to the GlamGlow Youthmud TINGLEXFOLIATE Treatment. It wasn't so much breakouts ( I did get a few cystic breakouts) but it was more so hives.

I'm not exactly sure WHAT was going on, but all I know is it looked like World War III broke out on my face. It has not been pretty.

SO, I've been spending the last week trying to just calm my skin down and get it back to normal. I've still got a bit of texture in some spots, but it's mostly redness that I'm dealing with now. Because of this, I've had to bust out my secret skincare power tool that many, many people find me weird for going to on a regular basis.

Raw Honey! 

Yes, I mean raw honey that comes in the little bear-shaped tube that you use for baking, or to put into your tea, etc. etc. There are so, so, so many skincare benefits of honey, it does absolute wonders. It's important to note, when purchasing your honey, make sure you're purchasing "raw", "natural", "pure", or "organic" honey to ensure that it's in its most natural form. 

First, let's talk about why raw honey is so amazing for skincare.

• It is full of antioxidants, making it a secret agent in fighting aging. 
• Honey is EXTREMELY moisturizing and soothing, giving your skin a beautiful glow.
• It unclogs pores!

Here are my favorite benefits of honey:

It's a natural antibacterial, therefore, it's amazing for treating acne, as well as preventing it. 

It protects against skin damage. 

Promotes wound healing.

These are all such beneficial properties when it comes to fighting acne, and healing/soothing your face after suffering from the smallest or the largest breakouts. 

When I have a breakout, or a bad reaction to a skincare product like I did recently, I go straight for the honey. If I break down and pop/pick at the breakouts and my skin is inflamed, red, bumpy, and irritated beyond belief, honey is the magic cure. 

How do I use it to heal my skin? 

After cleansing my skin, I splash some water on my face and pat any excess water off with a towel. Just leave your skin a little damp so the honey is a bit easier to apply. Then, take a generous amount of honey in the palm of your hand, and simply apply it as you would a mask all over your face. You will look extremely weird, but it's very worth it. 

The amount of time you leave the mask on varies depending on the severity of your skin. If you just want a quick mask, leave it on for about 15 minutes, a little more: 20 minutes, if your skin is in really bad shape: an hour. 

I normally leave my mask on for an hour, sometimes more if I get caught up doing things. After an hour, I simply wash it off and all of my redness, inflammation, and irritation is absolutely GONE. It's amazing how quickly your skin clears up within just an hour. 

You can also use it as a simple spot treatment for smaller breakouts. Just put a little swab right over the breakout and leave it on for a while, or sleep with it if you don't mind possibly getting your pillowcase a little sticky, haha!

There are so many more benefits of raw honey. For your hair, for your cuticles, for sunburn damage, etc. etc. 

I strongly recommend trying honey! It's changed my skin! It's really been helping me after my poor reaction to the exfoliant. Also, look up different ways to use honey! As a cleanser, a hair treatment, a natural exfoliant: I mainly use it as a mask/spot treatment, so I can't speak on the others, but I'm sure they're just as amazing to give a try. 

If you're going to give it a try, let me know! I hope I've inspired you. And if you have any odd skincare secret weapons against breakouts, let me know! I'd love to hear them and give them a try! 

I will be back Wednesday with another post! I promise! 

Until then, stay beautiful,

Christina Bracco

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Holy Grail Skincare Product: GLAMGLOW THIRSTYMUD Hydrating Treatment Review!

Happy Monday, Beauties!!!

Last week, I only posted one blog. This week, I'll be coming at you with three. I've got a special treat coming in the mail any day now, and I can't wait to do a post on it! For now, I felt as though I was lacking in the skincare-posts department, so I decided to fix that with this post!

Today, I wanted to write a review on the GLAMGLOW THIRSTYMUD Hydrating Treatment. There has been SO much buzz about all of the GLAMGLOW masks, treatments, and cleansers. Having heard so many things about the GLAMGLOW line, I was very intrigued. I decided to give it a go.

The Thirstymud Hydrating Treatment is AMAZING.

If you're like me, and you've been struggling with dry skin lately, this treatment is calling your name.

Like I shared a few posts ago, with the drastic change in temperature (and it's only getting colder), I've been struggling with dry skin. But have no fear, because all I had to do was pull out the Thirstymud Hydrating mask, and it's been working like a charm!

There's so many great things about this mask. It's most important feature: It smells delicious. It smells like coconut. Who doesn't want their face to smell like coconut? No friend of mine, I can tell you that! But please, don't eat it.

It's a nondrying Hydrating mask. That's so important. I hate when a mask is said to deliver hydration, but all it does is dry out your face and suck it of all its life. Not the GLAMGLOW mask. This mask gives you INSTANT hydration. It's amazing. The moment it touches your face, it delivers a slightly cool, intensely hydrating feeling that lasts!

The Thirstymud Hydrating Treatment Mask is said to moisturize, restore, replenish, and calm the skin. The "Dewdration" boosts and locks in moisture for a dewy/youthful result, while "HydraPack" leaves your skin with silky smooth, soft, and supple skin. "GreenEnergy" energizes the skin, making it look healthy- enhancing your complexion.

More greatness: There are no Parabens, Sulfates, or Phthalates in the treatment.

So, how do you use it? It's quite simple!

• You can use this 2-3 times a week, or as often as needed. (If I'm extra dry, I'll use it every day of the week!)
• Apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin
• You can use it on your face, neck, and chest
• Daytime Use: Leave on for 10-20 minutes, allowing it to absorb into the skin. Wipe off with a tissue and gently rub any excess into the skin
• Nighttime Use: Leave on overnight to infuse the skin with hydration and wake up with beautifully moisturized skin. 

I will say, if I decide to apply the mask in the morning, I apply it about 20 minutes before I apply my makeup. I do not wipe off the mask with a tissue. It's pretty much absorbed into my skin after 20 minutes, so I apply my makeup over it, and it leaves me with a beautiful dewy finish.

Now, the price is a little steep.
For a 1.7 oz jar, the price is $69.00 at Sephora. There is a 0.5 oz jar for $20.00 at Sephora if you want to give it a little "try before you buy." I've had my 1.7 oz jar for about 4 or 5 months, and I still have plenty left. The jar lasts a very long time, so to me, the price is worth it. If you can splurge, get the 1.7 oz, but if not, I'd still suggest the 0.5 oz.
(Hint, hint: You may be able to snag a 1.7 oz jar for a bit cheaper on Amazon.com. I'm just sayin').

I really love this mask, and it's helped my dry skin immensely! It's totally a holy grail skincare product for me.

I've purchased other GLAMGLOW treatments since purchasing the Thirstymud Hydrating Treatment, so if you'd like a review on those as well, let me know!

Let me know if you're going to give this treatment mask a try, and how you like it!!
Check back here on Wednesday for a new post. Until them, have a great week :)
Christina Bracco
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Holy Grail Product: Skin 79 VIP Gold Super Plus Beblesh Balm Triple Function (Korean BB CREAM)

Hello again, beauties!!

What a long week it has been.

Thank you to everyone who reached out to me about the Rachael Ray segment. You are all so sweet! :)

Today's post is about one of my holy grail products, one of my favorite products of all time! Due to it's properties and factors, it falls in both the makeup and skincare categories.

I'm talking about the Skin 79 VIP Gold Super Plus Triple Function BB Cream. (Full name in the title.)

This BB Cream is everything. I first heard about this BB Cream from vlogger Jen (FromHeadToToe) and just had to try it for myself!

I just repurchased this before I run out of my older one, so I took photos of the new one, haha!

First, I'd like to state that I am not a fan of American BB Creams. All American BB Creams are is a tinted moisturizer that doesn't provide you with any real benefits or coverage. If you have an American BB Cream that you'd like to recommend to me, please do, because I'd love to love an American BB Cream! But so far, Asian BB Cream's is where it's at!

This Skin 79 BB Cream comes from Korea. It is a Korean BB Cream and I love it. I use this product nearly every single day. And the fact that it's 40g's worth of product-amazing. I ordered my first Skin 79 BB Cream in September and, while using it every day, still going strong with it.

I don't know what I'd do without it. 

Along with using it for coverage, it also contains UV protection, SPF 25, and wrinkle improvement properties. 

Now, it also says it is "whitening". In Korea, lighter skin is viewed as more ideal, therefore they use products to make them appear lighter. However, I don't find that this product lightens my skin. I mean, I'm already pretty white as it is, haha, but I see no difference. After you apply the product, it settles and corrects to your skin, matching your skin tone. So, I'm unsure how it would do on darker skin tones, but I've seen no "whitening" affects. 

The great thing about this BB Cream is that it is build-able without ever caking, and you can use it with other face products. You can use this on its own ( as I do most of the time), or you can pair it with a mineral foundation, powder foundation, or even a liquid foundation! (if you do pair it with a liquid, I would recommend using a light layer of the BB Cream. 

I recommend applying one pump to the back of your hand. Then, using clean fingers, dip your ring finger into the product and dab dots in sections of the face. After, blend it all out just as you would when applying a moisturizer. The product may seem thick when you pump it onto the back of your hand, but once you blend out, it feels lightweight! The consistency is magic! It blends so easily and feels like butter. I love how my face feels after I apply it. And most importantly, it provides FULL coverage.

I pumped a small amount onto the back of my hand

It looks darker than my skin, but I promise it color corrects when blended! (Plus, I don't have fancy lighting, haha!)

Your skin will have a beautiful glow when you apply it, and your skin will be dewy (this will fade a bit as it settles.) I recommend waiting about a minute or two for it to settle into your skin and correct itself, especially if you're going to be putting a foundation over it. 

What I usually do is, apply the BB Cream (over a primer) and then do my eye makeup while it's settling, and then when my eyes are finished, I'll come back to my face and add foundation (if I'm using one that day), concealer, contour, blush, etc. 

Another benefit of this BB Cream is that it is a built in moisturizer! So your skin will never dry out. Perfect for the winter time, though, I use it all year round. :)

I buy my Skin 79 BB Cream from Amazon.com 

The company itself used to sell it with free Amazon Prime 2-day shipping due to its coming from Korea… That takes a long time, and S&H is a killer. However, the company seemed to have stopped doing that when I tried last week. 

So instead, I searched around the "new" section for this product on Amazon and found great deals! I got mine from BB Cosmetic for $20.00 and free 2 day shipping! I'm sure you can find even better deals if you keep your eye out. Amazon.com is the bomb when it comes to that stuff!

I would definitely give this product a try if you can. I really, really stand by this product. I don't know how I'd live my cosmetics life without it. My only complaint is that there's know way of knowing how much product you have left, unless you shattered the bottle to find out, which I do not recommend. 

If you decide to give it a try, let me know! If you want some help finding it, I'd be happy to! And again, if you have any American BB Cream suggestions, let me know! Just send me an email at Christina.f.b@aol.com 

I'll talk to you next week, beauties! Until then, check below for ways to keep in touch with me :)

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