Clarisonic Mia: Review

'You have such nice skin!' is something that I often hear from friends and strangers alike. It took me a while to be able to agree with them because you know us, those of the 'we are our own harsh critics' tribe....we can point out every flaw and every mark and everything that we wish we could change.

My skin issues are these:

I have combination skin with an oily T-zone. I have a few enlarged pores on my cheeks. I have slight discoloration/hyper-pigmentation around the mouth and I disliked the texture of my skin ESPECIALLY my forehead. I'd research for hours the best facial cleanser, day moisturizer, night cream etc in an effort to improve the way my skin looked...and yet nothing really seemed to make a major difference.

I eat well. Drink lots of water. I exercise and take my vitamins and yet.....bleh

Until i came across blogs and you-tube videos and heard testimonials from friends about the Clari-sonic. I googled and you-tubed and read everything i could on it but could not get past the price. $189.00 for a FACE BRUSH???!!??? I even considered the knock off from Sigma...heavily leaning towards it because it was a fraction of the cost and came with 3 brushes instead of one. 

And then i went to visit the boy. Walked into Sephora. And that was that!

[Clari-sonic Mia]

I was able to get all pictured above (including the charging dock) for $119. Can you say BARGAIN??

And then I used it....and fell in love. Seriously. This is THE best investment I've ever made with regards to my facial cleansing routine. As usual I won't go into specifics and give you the pros and cons that other bloggers would but i will tell you what this tool has done for my skin:

1. It deep cleans your face. Seriously! My skin feels so CLEAN after every use that I don't even want to put product on it. It feels all soft and smooth and tingly...

2. My pores....are almost invisible! I mean I'll always be able t point them out to you because it's MY face but if I'm honest...they really aren't that visible anymore.

3. The discoloration around my mouth? Almost gone! I mean that was the cincher for me. My face almost looks like one even complexion and I love that.

4. The texture of my skin has improved remarkably. No more tiny bumps or that 'leathery' (over exaggerating but you know what i mean) look that I hate.

5. My foundation applies like a dream!

6. You can use it with any cleanser. I'm currently using clinique

7. I even use it to ex-foliate my lips!

and best of all?? My first day back at the office after my mini vacation 'Wow, your face looks SO good' How's THAT for a reference?

Do your research guys! I guarantee that this will simplify your skin care routine and give you amazing skin. Let me know if you decide to get it :)

xoxo

Clarisonic website

Sephora

Haulage: Sephora+ MAC+ MACY's

As promised, here's the haul from my trip. As it snowed most times and we were always on the road (ROAD TRIP!!) I didn't get to do as much damage as I wanted to. I only had 10 minutes in the MAC store and 10 in Sephora.

Missing from Pics: Beyonce Heat Rush and MAC's Club eye-shadow

 Splurged on Skin Care. Got the Clarison Mia and I LOVE it. It was a bargain at Sephora for $119. (USD) and came with the Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel, the Dr. Denniss Gross AHA Peel Samples, the Pores No More Pore Refiner and the Peter Thomas Roth Moisturizer with spf 25. I also bought the Clinique Step 2 set.

 Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau Fraiche, MAC Fix +, MAC Matchmaster foundation (7.0), MUFE HD Foundation (170), ELF Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder, Maybelline The Falsies Mascara, MAC Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick, MAC Runway Red lipstick (from Candice), Rimmel's Airy Fairy, NYC Bronzing Powder in Sunny

 Viva Glam Gaga, Runway Red, Airy Fairy

Gift from the boy :) LOVE!

*Reviews to come. Especially on the CLARISONIC. OMG best purchase ever!

xoxo

40 Beauty Questions Tag

I saw this on Meatloaf and Mascara, and figured I’d do it myself.  I love reading tags as it gives you a little more insight on the blogger. So here goes!

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Skin Care Questions How many times do you wash your face each day? Morning and night...I go to the gym four times a week and I hate wearing MU there so I use a MU remover wipe before gym also.
What type of skin do you have? Normal-to-combo with a very oily T-zone.
What is your current face wash? Cetaphil Daily Face wash. I love it.
Do you exfoliate? Yes
What do you use to exfoliate? St. Ives Apricot Scrub or Oil of Olay Daily Thermal Cleanser 
Do you have freckles? No
Do you use eye cream?No
Do you/did you have acne prone skin? No...I get the occasional pimple around my cycle
Did you ever use Proactiv? No. Neutrogena has always worked for me
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Makeup Questions What foundation do you use?I have a lot! But my HG these days is the MAC Face & Body (C7)
Do you use concealer?  Sometimes. MAC Studi Finish (NC45)
Do you know your undertone color? Yellow – I think I can be considered neutral, but I definitely lean yellow.
What do you think of false lashes? I have a pair but I've never worn them. I think they can definitely be used to add drama to the eyes when properly applied
Did you know you’re supposed to replace your mascara every 3 months? Yes, but I don’t 100% listen to that rule even though I really should.
What mascara do you use?Maybelline 'Falsies'
Sephora or MAC? I have access (directly) to none.....but if I had to choose definitely MAC
Do you have a MAC pro card? Nope!
What makeup tools do you use for makeup application? I apply foundation with my fingers, and everything else I use a brush.
Do you use base/primer for eyes or face?Lately? No
Favorite eyeshadow? MAC's Amber lights!.
Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner? Penci...very uncomplicated :D 
How often do you poke your eye w/ an eyeliner pencil? Never
What do you think of pigment eye shadows? They’re nice, but too much of a pain for someone like me who doesn’t want a lot of fuss.
Do you use mineral makeup? My MAC MSF Natural (does that count? lol)
What is your favorite lipstick? MAC Creme Cup. Love Love Love
What is your favorite lipgloss?MAC's Nymphette
What is your favorite blush?MAC Sheertone in Pinch Me
Do you buy makeup on eBay? Yes. Have a lovely NYX collection from there
Do you like drugstore makeup? Sure, some things are really good!Revlon's Colorstay Foundation is great! And my mascaras are drugstore
Do you go to CCOs? Never been
Did you ever consider taking makeup classes? Yes. I want to.
Are you clumsy w/ putting on makeup? No
Name a makeup crime you hate. Foundation that looks too cakey and/or is the wrong color.
Do you like colors or neutrals? While I like colors, I gravitate more towards neutrals.
Which celeb always has great makeup?Rihanna
If you could leave the house using just one makeup item, what would you use?Lipgloss!
Could you ever leave the house w/o any makeup? Yes, of course
Do you think you look good w/o makeup? I do. MU for me is about fun and expression. I love it. But i don't 'need' to wear it.
What is the best makeup line?There are so many. I guess it depends on what works for you
What do you think of makeup? Like I said before, it's a great way to express yourself and your personality. For me, it's art

And I tag everyone who wants to do this!