Sara's First Post! (posted by Kyle because apparently Blogger is tricky to use)

Hey guys! It’s Sara. Per Kyle’s request, I thought I would tell you about some of my current experiences with beauty products. Before we get started, I think it’s important to tell you a little bit about myself. Let’s get started.

First of all, I am cheap. Like, really cheap. I think any beauty products that cost more than 20$ better be made of gold. Then they literally started making beauty products with gold in them, and I thought that was pretty silly too. That brings us to my first rule of shopping:

1. Products should be cheap.

The second thing you should know about me is that there are very limited places I am willing to get beauty products from. This is not because I am snobby, it’s because I am about one step away from being a full blown recluse. Malls are awful, parking garages are awful, stores with too many options and woman with perfect eyebrows are scary. That brings us to my second rule:

2. Products have to come from amazon or target… with a few exceptions. About once a year I will get off my butt and go to Ulta or M.A.C. I am usually upset that I am going, and I spend way too much money.

Another thing you should know is that I don’t really enjoy wearing makeup. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the way I LOOK in makeup. I just find the whole experience of rubbing mystery chemicals on my face to be a little strange. None the less, I do it. More importantly, I regret when I DON’T do it. I am less likely to be mistaken for a 6^th grader at work when I dedicate time each morning for putting on mascara or blush. I look like a straight up adult on the days I get around to doing both. Consequently, my next rule is such:

3. Products have to be easy to apply. 

One last thing. My skin. Oh my skin. My skin is crazy. My skin is incredibly dry. It is basically a sandstorm on my face. It is also extremely prone to acne. Probably because it is so dry. I don’t really know, I am not a dermatologist. I am also very sensitive to fragrance, so if something is going to applied daily, it has to be unscented. Which is basically the last rule.

4. Products should be unscented and nondrying. 

Wow that was a lot of information guys! I am impressed you stayed with me through that. Now let’s get to some of the stuff I have tried recently. I have tried every face wash and lotion on the face of the earth. I just want one that comforts my dry face without turning me into an oil slick. Here’s what I’ve found out so far.

One day I tried cleansing oil because it seemed to be the answer to all my problems. Also I read an article online about how Zooey Deschanel uses it. Well, this one was no good. It smelled lovely, but I found myself wanting to wash my face with Cetaphil after using it. Wanting to wash your face after washing your face? That seems redundant.

Glorious Cetaphil. I return to this product year after year. It gets makeup off my face, it’s unscented. You can buy it everywhere. Don’t make the mistake of buying the daily cleanser. You HAVE to buy the gentle cleanser. The difference is everything. The only problem with this stuff is that it leaves my skin pretty dry, so I have to pack on the lotion afterwards.

Coconut oil is the answer to everything. It is my moisturizer, face wash, conditioner, and make up remover. Slick this stuff all over your face in the shower to remove all your makeup, then slick it all over your face when you get out to stay hydrated. Bonus points: your dogs will not stop following you around. The only problem with this stuff is it is great at removing makeup. What that means, is you cannot use it in the morning before work. Unless you want all of your hard work applying makeup to slide right off your face (been there, done that). Save this routine for night.

I tried argan oil, honestly, because it was more expensive than coconut oil and assumed that meant it would be better. Turns out I was wrong. It’s hydrating, but not AS hydrating as coconut oil. I do, however, use this stuff on the dry ends of my hair. It’s not as heavy as coconut oil, so you can apply it to your face or hair without looking greasy. 

This stuff is THE BOMB. I don’t have eczema, but the lotion is everything my face is looking for. It is super hydrating without being too greasy.  It doesn’t smell great, but let’s not be picky people. When something soothes your cracked and pained face, you embrace its bizarre medicated smell.

People on the internet keep talking about this First aid beauty ultra repair cream. I’m not sure why. It is a good moisturizer, but for how much it cost, I am not sure I get it. Stick with the Aveeno eczema, its better worth your hard earned cash.

Ok guys I think that’s it for now. The episode of The Walking Dead I’m watching right now is ending and I have to go feed myself. If you have any ideas on what I should be using on my weird, weird face, let me know. I would love to hear!!!!

Sara