Hellooooooo, Beautiful

Now that the summer has come to it’s inevitable end (welp!), I’m back on Obagi, getting regularly scheduled facial appointments, and generally investing more time into looking more human (Read: wearing actual makeup as opposed to nothing at all, donning real clothing other than Lululemon athletic wear and the like). I’m going to set the bar high this year and try to look semi-decent at morning drop-off because I’ve been guilty of wearing PJs and an unwashed face in the past. Judge all you want. Sheesh!

As for that beauty routine, the above photo captures it all (at age 37 and years as a beauty editor, I know what works for me) and all are available at South Miami’s top beauty spot, Cream (5731  SW 73rd Street, South Miami):

1. Fresh scented candle: I believe that pretty surroundings and scents, make for better inner balance, thus improved outer beauty. Part of my writing ritual every morning includes lighting a candle (plus, one of my ex- kooky housekeepers claims that “Angels like their glow.” Who knew?).

2. GlamGlow Thirsty Mud Hydrating Treatment Masque: When my skin is dull à la Casper the Friendly Ghost, this mask does the trick! It smells amaze and leaves skin glowing — the lingering tingling sensation is divine, too.

3. Obagi skincare system: Almost every woman I know is on this 6-step regimen (six steps, I know, tragic!) and there’s a reason: It works when it comes to whitening the skin, smoothing skin’s texture and erasing fine lines. It costs a small fortune but it’s totally worth it.

4. Mario Badescu Drying Lotion: Skedaddle, zits! When I feel like the Proactive Poster Child/a gnarly whitehead coming on, I pat some of this pink goodness on and — poof! — it’s a goner. 

5. Sara Happ The Lip Slip: Throw out that ChapStick. Same goes for the Carmex. They’re both totally ew.  The Lip Slip is everything. 

6. NARS lipgloss in Belize: For the perfect glossy pink pout, this lipgloss is so money. People always compliment me on it, so now you know and knowing is half the battle!