Okay, vulnerable moment. I have been in a real rut when it comes to makeup and skincare. I don’t work in beauty anymore and I wake up at the crack of dawn so my makeup looks have gone from full glam to barley putting concealer on. I also have been having some skin issues the past couple of months. My skin was so dry on my chin and around my nose and no matter how many creams or oils I used halfway through the day I would be flaky.

Having such dehydrated skin made me not want to wear  makeup and I was so self-conscious that people were staring at my dehydrated skin. Well, the rut is over because I found two products that seriously cured me. The patches, the flakes, everything is gone and the confidence is back!

The first front runner is the Kiehls Calendula & Aloe Soothing Hydration Mask. About two weeks ago I was strolling around NY with my family and me and my sister in law (also beauty obsessed) stopped into a Kiehl’s store when we saw a beautiful graphic of a new mask in the window. We got a sample packet and I tried it as soon as I got back to VA. After just two uses, I’m HOOKED. My skin is so soft, smooth and literally glowing. The aloe infused mask instantly soothed any kind of irritation I had on my chin. Most face masks give a quick fix but this mask has made my skin smooth and supple for days. I haven’t seen these kinds of results from a mask, ever. I know this is going to be a huge staple in my collection for the colder months.Next, we have the Tarte Maracuja Oil. I purchased this oil as an impulse buy at Sephora, as one does. It came in a little kit with a mini moisturizer and eye cream, as the other products were a little underwhelming the oil stole the show. I apply the oil all over my face and neck right before bed after I let my night cream sink in. This oil has cured all my flakiness and I wake up with such smooth skin, and I swear its cleared up so much of my texture and breakouts- I’m hooked!

Using these two products regularly has truly made such an improvement on the hydration of my skin. Those dry patches were lingering for a couple months and in just two weeks they’re gone and my skin looks better than ever.

If you are looking to amp up your skins hydration I highly recommend trying these products out!

Kiehls Calendula & Aloe Soothing Hydration Mask. $45.00
Tarte Maracuja Oil. $48.00