My entire life I have never been one to get too much into makeup or skin care products. Yes, I wear makeup, but that daily routine consists of a little concealer, eyeliner, mascara, and some foundation powder. The {kind of} gross truth, is that I've also *never* had a skin care routine, and rarely was even washing my face before bed. When I asked a friend about her regimen, her response was, "Ashley, you MIGHT want to start washing the makeup off your face before bed....just a thought." Okay, okay, I finally have realized that I need to redo how I take care of my skin.
As I approach thirty, I'm not going to lie to you and say that I don't care that I am aging. The truth is, I DO care. Where did my twenties go?!? Why didn't I appreciate my smooth and line-less skin in those years? There is nothing wrong with getting older, I believe that. And I wouldn't go back and turn the clock, even if I could, because all of my years hold massive stories of wisdom and growth. But I'm discovering now more than ever, that without good skin care products, I'm also not really doing my skin any favors.
Willing Beauty approached me at THE perfect time, because I had literally been searching for something GREAT to try. As I said, I never had a good regimen to follow; a routine that I could get in the hang of repeating. Which is why I am LOVING the HY+5 products that they sent me. The regimen includes:
Do Over Nourishing Cleanser
Two times a day, I use the cleanser. Yup, you got it, I finally have gotten in the rhythm of washing my face before getting into bed, and again in the morning when I wake. I don't wear makeup daily, especially now that it's summer; but I still like to make sure I get the daily grime off and this cleanser feels so good on my face.
Daydream Illuminating Day Moisturizer
Would you believe me if I told you I have NEVER used a moisturizer? Well wait, that's not 100% accurate. Back in my high school days I had terrible cystic acne and went through this god awful strong dosage of Accutane. My skin was so red and dry, for a short number of months I used a generic moisturizer. But literally never since then, and that's been what, fourteen years ago?! This moisturizer from Willing Beauty is NOT heavy, and my biggest perk, it doesn't leave my skin oily.
Partner in Time Age-Defying Night Serum
This product along with the night cream, are my two favorites. It was designed to improve the elasticity of skin as well as to diminish the appearance of fine lines, After two+ weeks of using this system, my skin feels firmer and definitely smoother!
Get Set SPF 30 Tinted Primer
A primer that I put on before applying makeup, AND, if I don't wear any that day, I've been applying anyway. Hello, I live in Kentucky and with our incredibly hot and sunny days, I'm all about protecting my face. Like I've said, I haven't been good about this until now--I really think it's because I have this whole regimen that I've gotten better about caring for my face. I lay out the products on my bedside table, and it's just easy to follow the steps and remember to do them daily.
Sleepover Replenishing Night Cream
I apply this cream immediately following the night serum, and every morning when I wake, I swear my face feels SO freekin' soft. This replenishing cream consists of moisture attracting molecules and stimulates collagen.
You can read more about Willing Beauty's story here, and I really encourage you to do so. While they gifted me with my products, this post is not sponsored; I just love them THAT much! I am definitely hooked on the HY+5 challenge, and firmly believe that these will be long term products for me. Anyone else not the greatest at self care? Well, I say it's time we change that, don't you?? Be willing to celebrate your beauty, inside and out!
**Thank you, Willing Beauty for these amazing products!!**
