A Few Favorites

If you know me at all, you know that when I come to love something, I could sell it to anyone and everyone even if I was on my death bed; I wanted to write and share a few products I can't get enough of.

Rhonda Allison Pumpkin Facial Cleanser

I have been hooked on this product for 2 years now- my girlfriend's mom carries it in her salon so I had to pick some up after hearing her talk about it for so long. My skin type is dry-oily combo and needs very little maintenance so anything more than a cleanser is too harsh but regular bar soap isn't enough to maintain a clear complexion. RA offers a variety of cleansers in different "flavors" (green tea, citrus, pumice, and milk to name a few) but the fresh smell of pumpkin after I was my face is amazing especially since it's Autumn. The cleanser is creamy and made of all natural products that are listed on each bottle and can all be pronounced. I'm heading to the store this week to pick up more cleanser as well as the  Raspberry Lotion and some Blemish Serum; currently I use Olay moisturizer but my skin reacts so well to the Pumpkin Cleanser that I like to have my regime from the same brand if possible. Also, a few week ago I had tried going to a different all natural bar soap from a boutique (it was a disaster, which led me to write this post) which left me with a million blemishes that I've been getting back under control since using the Pumpkin Cleanser again. I've heard rave reviews about the Blemish Serum and figure it couldn't hurt for those emergency cases where you don't have time to let it heal itself.

To order your own products or find a salon/spa that carriers Rhonda Allison near you, visit http://www.rhondaallison.com

Another product that I've fallen in love with is Larenim makeup. This makeup line is completely natural and was developed after a woman had severe reactions to her designer makeup. A great boutique in Buffalo, MN (http://www.sheoncentral.com) where I found this great makeup. Currently I am using the foundation mineral powder, Mineral Silk powder, and under-eye concealer called Decollete. I love the way the powder makes my skin feel, flawless and naked. It literally feels like I am wearing nothing and my skin naturally feels like silk. Larenim also makes me look "polished"; like I woke up looking amazing and almost as if someone airbrushed my makeup on with one effortless stroke. 

Check out www.larenim.com for more products!

I literally get excited in the morning to put my makeup on (let's be honest, copiers doesn't exactly get me out of bed in the morning). 

I hope you check out these products if you're in the market for some new skin care. Please let me know how you like them if you decide to give them a try!

On a more personal note, I made a trip to New Ulm, MN this weekend to visit my dear friend Sarah and I am excited to report that she officially asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding this June! Deep down I was really hoping I would get the honor to be apart of her wedding party on her special day but now that it's official, I couldn't be more excited. Obviously we spent the majority of the time together pouring over wedding magazines and discussing bachelorette ideas over wine and margaritas. 

Here is a picture from the "good ole days" of college...

Sarah and I with my mom at one of Michael's games in 2008.

That's all for now folks. Hope you have a great start to the week!

xoxo