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Give a girl a good skincare routine and she can rule the world. That was said somewhere, right? Ok, I might have just made it up. Either way, we all know skincare is key if you want to keep your skin healthy and glowing. Now more than ever I am serious about perfecting my skincare routine as I get on in years so I can get ahead of the fine lines and occasional breakouts. Something I probably should have done 5ish years ago, but I digress.

This post is sponsored by Jergens.

If you’re a long-time TfDiaries reader you know I love Jergens moisturizers. I don’t know if it’s because I grew up in a household where it was constantly stocked by my mom or if it’s the softness it gives my skin, or both, but I will always have a place for it in my beauty routine. Simple as that.

Now that summer begins to wrap up and the temperature begins to drop, it’s time to cue the creams and moisturizers to head off dry skin issues before they start. Better to be on top of it than have to deal with it later when my skin starts to feel rough and extremely dry. That being said, today I’m sharing 5 ways to combat dry skin with the help of Jergens NEW Nourishing Honey Dry Skin Moisturizer.

5 Ways To Combat Dry Skin

1. Exfoliate

First things first, LIGHTLY EXFOLIATING is essential for sloughing off dry and dead skin cells. But, don’t over do it. Opt for a light exfoliant and never rub too hard. Exfoliating also helps the skin absorb your moisturizer better, making it more effective.

2. Moisturize

Moisturizing is key when it comes to keeping your skin hydrated. For me, I try and add a moisturizer to my body post-shower to keep things feeling soft. I’m all for Jergens Nourishing Honey Moisturizer to help nourish and keep my dry skin at bay. It doesn’t hurt that their formulas are made with an illuminating HYDRALUCENCE® blend, as well as honey and orange blossom essence for keeping your skin looking softer and fresh. I’m particularly fond of the subtle, non-overpowering scent.

3. Skip The Hot Shower

One of the quickest ways to dry out your skin in the winter time is to nestle up to the heat. Sure, hot showers during the wintertime feel great after dealing with frigid temperatures but they’re quick to dry your skin out. Opt for warm (and quick) showers to avoid over-drying.

4. Pat Dry

I’ll be the first to admit that I constantly hop out of the shower in a hurry and find myself roughly drying off. As it would turn out rubbing your skin is a sure fire way to add to your dryness. Tip : Softly pat yourself dry. Sure it takes a few seconds longer but it saves you the cost of having to overcompensate later with extra moisturizer (which doesn’t work).

5. Hydrate

You’re likely loading up on coffee to stay warm but be sure that you’re also drinking at least eight - 16 oz glasses of water a day. Keeping yourself constantly hydrated helps ward off dryness. It all starts from within!

Over the last few years I've REALLY gotten into creating skincare routines and Clarins serums aren't a new thing in my beauty cabinet. Point of fact, I've been on Team Clarins since 2014 when I first tried this serum. Since then I've been consistent with keeping a bottle in my fridge for when my skin starts to look a little tired and/or rough. Naturally, when Clarins asked me to try their new Double Serum ($84/1 oz), I was definitely on board, especially since it promises to be their most powerful age control concentrate serum ever. It revives radiance, visibly reduces wrinkles, pores, and fine lines; while hydrating and smoothing. When you're pushing 30 with 3 kids this sounds like a dream, especially with an infant in tow. 

Sure, I may be sleeping through the night these days, but that doesn't mean I'm not tired. Juggling three kids during the summer is grounds for some serious skin care interventions, so I got right to work using the serum every night. For me, I had to start slow because my temperamental skin likes to act out when I try something new. So far so good, and honestly after a couple of uses my skin already feels and looks different. Tip: don't forget application on your neck. It needs just as much TLC as your face, if not more. 

The new Double Serum is powered by 20+1 plant extracts including turmeric. Aside from the 'daily spa treatment' in the bottle I'm loving the dial on the application pump. You can customize the amount of serum being pumped out from the double chamber depending on the climate, your skin's needs, and the season. I've been using the tiny drop because it's summer and I have combination skin but the second the dry, cold air begins, I'm clicking over the dial to the power shot. A little bit goes a long way, so one pump is really all you need, thus extending the life of your bottle of gold, or at least that's what I call it. 

Use it with your usual beauty suspects or some of Clarins' suggestions here. Honestly guys, aside from SPF, if there's one splurge-worthy product you need in your beauty cabinet it's this.  You and your skin will thank me later. Xo. 

Clarins Double Serum, ASOS Dress, Sugarfix by BaubleBar earrings, Minted Print. 

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Butter London Pantone in Bodacious, $10
I never thought I'd see the day where I would find a color to replace my beloved OPI Lucky Lucky Lavender but it seems that day may have come. This color is doing it for me and has chip-free staying power. I went 6+ days with the perfect mani ;)

bliss That's Incredible-'Peel'! Spa-Strength Glycolic Resurfacing Pads, $29.40 (On Sale!)
Every.single.night.before.bed. I am all about these glycolic pads, I've been using these for a few months now and I can easily say these are my favorite glycolic pads to date. It's a spa treatment in a tiny little packet. 

First off, you need a good cleanser, always. This Purifying Gel Cleanser (available at Ulta) is great. No crazy frills attached - just a good, lathering cleanser with a light rose scent. It's non-drying and leaves my skin feeling clean. I'm guessing we can chalk that upto the rosewater and other hydrating ingredients. If you love rosewater in your beauty products, this is a win. I love it. Like other Tree Hut products, it's sans parabens, phthalates, and sulfates, so you can rest assured that you're getting lots of natural botanicals. I want to add that as someone who suffers from acne prone skin- especially during this pregnancy-it definitely kept things clear and didn't trigger any breakouts from switching cleansers, so that was an added bonus.

Next, a daytime moisturizer with SPF. I know a lot of people like to keep their moisturizer and SPF separate, but I don't always love the feeling of having a pile of products on my face when I start the day. The Protecting Daily Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 (available at Ulta) is ideal if you're like me and want one product for the job. It's super lightweight and absorbs quickly without the greasy residue. I actually forgot primer after application the other day and I was pleasantly surprised at how well my makeup glided on and stayed on for the day - so it's definitely skip-primer-worthy.

Last but not least, a hydrating overnight mask. If there's one product I can't live without aside from a good toner, is an overnight mask. During the day your skin goes through the wringer: whether it's sun exposure, city pollution, a night out on the town, or all the above; you need a little TLC when you hit your pillow at night. Enter, the Hydrating Overnight Mask in Soothing Chamomile (available at Ulta). Cleanse your skin and apply a light layer of the lightweight gel mask to your skin and voila! You're bedtime ready and giving your skin the attention it needs. No need to wash it off, it dries pretty quickly so you can go straight to bed without the worry of transferring it on to your pillow, or the sticky feel of leaving something on your face overnight. Just wash your face in the morning. Out of all the products this is definitely hands-down my favorite. I use it 2-3 times a week and it lives on my headboard/night stand for easy access so I don't miss a treatment.

What are your spring skincare essentials? Have you tried any of these Tree Hut products?

Now that 30 has officially arrived and I'm starting to see the first signs of aging I've gotten way more serious about my skincare routine than I previously was. Not, that I was slacking I just wasn't using a handful of products every morning and night. Now, it's about fine tuning my routine to things that I actually need at this point like, hyaluronic acid and glycolic acid. I'm basically obsessed with all things glycolic, it's the only thing that keeps breakouts at bay on my troublesome skin (especially during pregnancy; yes it's pregnancy safe). Hyaluronic is great for hydrating my skin, particularly in the wintertime. Personally I look for those ingredients paired with more natural ingredients and sans parabens and synthetics. Most recently I was introduced and immediately became obsessed with the M-61 skincare line. It is amazing. While it's nearly impossible to play favorites I was able to narrow it down to three essentials that I officially can't live without. All are under $100 and can be shopped at BlueMercury.

PowerGlow Peel, $28 for 10 Treatments

 PowerGlow Moisturizer, $72

Hydraboost Line Reducer Serum, $78

I don't know about you but I am extremely guilty of forgetting to exfoliate in the summertime. Sure, I remember to pile on the sunscreen but for some reason exfoliating during the warmest months of year doesn't place to high on my things to do list. Even though in reality it should. So, I was kind of excited when Silk'n introduced my to their personal microdermabrasion tool ReVit last month.  It kind of kills two birds with one stone, and then some. 

In a nutshell it's designed to help diminish the appearance of acne scars, wrinkles, dull skin an age spots using vacuum stimulation technology paired with a diamond abrasion tip to mildly exfoliate. Skipping out on in-office treatments has never looked so good and I can do it from the comfort of my home, in my pajamas if I please. Each session usually takes 10-15 minutes and is extremely user friendly. I was a little nervous at first about putting it on my extremely sensitive skin but it was quickly put to rest after I gave it a shot. The key is to take your time and be gentle, remember your skin should be treated like a baby at all times. 

The ReVit can be used to treat common problem areas like your forehead, cheeks, neck, around the eyes and nose. It can even be used on hands, which also often goes neglected. I personally love it on my nose because {tmi alert} it sucks up whatever blackheads are brewing. It's like instant gratification. 

I've been using the device every 2-3 days for about a month now and have noticed my skin appears bright, smoother and my pores have shrunken quite a bit. I'm definitely sold, and the $99 price tag has me stocking up on Christmas gifts for my friends and family. It's never too soon, right?

I knew you'd agree, which is why I'm teaming up with Silk'n to give one lucky reader a chance to try it out for themselves. {Enter Below}

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This post was sponsored by Silk'n, as always thank your for supporting the brands that make this blog possible.

Beauty doesn't always have to be splurge, some of the best beauty product I own were actually $10 or under. And I know most of us love perusing the beauty aisle while we're strolling around our achilles heel (aka Target), how can we not be tempted to just 'look'. Well I've rounded up some of my favorite finds $5 and under for those days where we just have to get something without ringing up our bill to $200..

NYX Jumbo Lip Pencil, $4.49

One swipe application for lasting color, perfect for on the go and storing in your purse!

New York Color In A New York Minute - Lexington Yellow, $1.79

I love these colors, they not only have great hues and dry super quick but they make me nostalgic for NYC

Maybelline Color Show Polka Dot Nail Lacquer, $2.99

Polka Dots in a bottle? Enough said...

Covergirl Eye Enhancers 3 Kit Eyeshadow in Golden Sunset, $3.75

This color for summer, yes please! Another store in your purse favorite.

Almay Travel Size Oil Free Make Up Remover Pads 15ct., $1.59

Love these, and they're perfect for travel or that 'overnighter'...

Montange Jeunesse Green Tea Peel Off Face Mask, $1.99

More middle school nostalgia, and they feel great! Grab a few 'flavors' for Girls Night In...

Ms. Manicure Strike To Smooth 12ct. Mini Emory Boards, $1.49

Matchstick, ombre, emory boards - so cute! Perfect for gifting...

Not Your Mother's Travel Size Beach Babe Sea Salt Texturizing Spray, $2.99

Another summer purse essential.

Bobby Pins, $1 .89

Raise your hand if you have a million of these in unknown areas of your house, car and purses. I recently just found a handful in a jacket pocket, and I'm embarrassed to say I sometimes 'find' them in my hair during washes, missed one, oops.

And since I've been using all things Neutrogena for the last 4 or 5 years, it was definitely something that was easy to incorporate into my daily routine. I dove right in starting with the purifying pore scrub, it was light and unlike most scrubs not gritty, which was fantastic because I have super sensitive skin. After rinsing it left my skin super soft and moisturized. I definitely plan adding this to my weekly regime...

Next on the favorites list was the Multi Vitamin Night Cream, it was heavier than the daily Multi Vitamin Moisturizer, but wasn't greasy like most night creams. I applied about a pea sized amount to my face and neck, which was amazing, I woke up and my face still felt smooth, but not oily, which is a major plus.  And since a little bit goes a long way, it's going to last quite awhile. 

Another noteworthy product was a the Purifying Facial Cleanser, which was difficult to get used to at first, mainly because my face didn't feel clean, almost oily, but after I noticed my skin seemed clearer and less red, I immediately started using everyday. 

All in all, I'm liking the new naturals selections and look forward to replacing my 'normal' Neutrogena cleansers and moisturizers with them in the future. 

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Neutrogena via Glam Media.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Neutrogena.

I stumbled upon this amazing Lemon Olive Oil Mask DIY on TotalBeauty.com the other night. Turns out it's the perfect pick me up before you head out on the town for all those holiday parties. Here's the scoop,  the olive oil moisturizes (which we all need in this weather), the lemon brightens as well helps out those troublesome blackheads and blemishes, oatmeal treats blotches and the egg whites tighten your skin. Though olive oil is best for dry skin (and has been known to treat acne), the combination of ingredients is great for normal, combination, oily and acne prone skin. All the benefits of a facial straight from your kitchen.