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Top Trends In Skin Care 2013

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Nicole Beckley

Have you radically changed your skin care routine this year? Added in new products? Started using a BB creme or a facial oil? You’re not alone. September’s WholeFoods Magazine highlights some of the year’s top skin care trends.

Making the list:

BB Cremes – aimed at streamlining one’s daily routine, BB Cremes combine tinted skin-correcting moisturizer with a primer and a sun-protecting element. Popular in Asia for years, BB Cremes made their first big splash in the US in 2013.
Beauty Oils – working to hydrate skin, nourish hair, and repair cuticles, beauty oils have taken off big-time. Oils like grape seed can add antioxidants and help minimize the appearance of wrinkles.
Body Butters – a deeply hydrating alternative to beauty oils, body butters can offer a protective layer for dehydrated skin.

Read the full article here.

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My Daily Beauty Routine

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Nicole Beckley

How would you describe your personal day-to-day look?: I’m a preschool teacher, so I dress very casually.

What’s your skin “type?”: I have mostly dry skin.

What’s your favorite product in your daily routine?: (1) First Crush 3-in-1 face wash! I use it daily and I love it. It’s gentle, cleans well, and makes my face so smooth that I don’t wear any foundation at all! After showering I love to use the (2) Merlot Body Butter. It leaves my skin soft, with just a very light scent. And after shaving, I’ll use the (3) Merlot 100% Pure Grape Seed Oil; it smoothes all the rough spots.

What are your go-to products for eyes?: I wear (4) Cover Girl eye shadow and eye liner, usually in brown and black shades.

Favorite hair care products?: I use (5) Fekkai shampoo, conditioner, and glossing cream. It leaves my hair full. I love the shine it gives my hair and the scent is a clean and light.

Do you have a favorite perfume?: I like (6) Express and (7) Chloe. The scents are fresh and light, and not overpowering.

My Daily Beauty Routine

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Nicole Beckley

Living in a dry city like El Paso all my life has made my skin very dry. There are so many creams out there that I’ve tried and none seemed to have helped as much as the Merlot products do. I use Merlot on my face and all the way down to my toes, and I love it!

Every morning after showering I love to use (1) Merlot Body Firming Lotion all over my body, including my feet. It’s best to use when my skin is still a tad damp so that it gives my skin that soft, smooth feel all day long.

Before heading out for work I beautify my face first by applying (2) Merlot Moisturizer. I love to use it as a base before applying (3) MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation. Using the moisturizer this way does not make my face feel cakey at all, which is a plus! I follow up by using (4) MAC Mineralize Blush color Gentle on the apples of my cheeks. For my eyes I use (5) L’oreal’s Waterproof Power Volume Collagen Mascara in Blackest Black and line them up with (6) L’oreal’s Infallible Gel Lacquer Liner in Blackest Black. Then I’m off for a day at the office.

After work I head to the gym. When I’m done with my workout routine I usually go to the locker room and wash my hands – this is where I reach for (7) Merlot’s Hand Cream Plus Sanitizer from my gym bag. It’s awesome because not only does it leave your hands nice and soft, but it also sanitizes your hands. After using the workout machines that are used by everyone in the gym I want to make sure to kill whatever germs are left lurking on my hands.

I end my day by heading home and hitting the shower. (8) Merlot’s Cleanser is great to use after a workout to get rid of any dirt and impurities. The best part about this cleanser is that it also helps to take off the mascara and eyeliner I applied earlier in the day. After the shower I put on (9) Merlot’s Body Butter. It leaves my skin silky smooth and refreshed for bedtime.