Beauty Basics: Skin Care

Beautiful, clean skin is the best canvas for make-up application. It can come naturally for some and others require a whole medicine cabinet full of products to get there.

Here's my daily skin care routine and products of choice.

I wash my face twice a day. Once in the morning and then again at the end of my day before going to bed.  Never go to bed with makeup on! It's bad for your skin, can clog pores and lead to breakouts.  Since I have a pretty hectic schedule, my routine is very simple and quick.  Neutrogena is my go to brand.  Its great quality and affordable.

Products I use:

Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser

Cetaphil is one of the first things I reach for the mornings.  I use this to wash the sleep off of my face.  It leaves my skin feeling clean. No weird scents with this one.

About the product:

Cetaphil^® Daily Facial Cleanser won’t clog pores!

Cetaphil^® Daily Facial Cleanser is effective for normal, combination or oily skin. Its non-irritating formula is designed to remove surface oils, dirt and makeup without leaving skin feeling tight or overly dry. This non-comedogenic, low-foaming skin cleanser leaves skin with a fresh feeling and won't leave behind an irritating residue.http://www.cetaphil.com/products/daily-facial-cleanser

Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser

After a long day at work, I like to wash my face with Neutrogena's Fresh Foaming Cleanser.  I have been using this product for YEARS. It is my absolute favorite.  

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Fresh Foaming Cleanser is a cleanser and makeup remover in one.
Removing makeup before you go to bed has never been easier. This dermatologist-tested formula effectively removes dirt, oil and makeup. It even removes eye makeup, without soaps or oils that can sting or irritate the sensitive eye area. No more raccoon eyes! It rinses completely and won't leave any pore-clogging residue. Forget the excuses and get refreshingly clean skin and complete makeup removal in one step.

http://www.neutrogena.com/product/fresh+foaming+cleanser.do?sortby=ourPicks

Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

This product is ideal for those waterproof, budge proof, long-wearing makeup products.  This is not just an eye makeup remover.  It even removes long-wearing lip products.  This has been another favorite of mine for years.  It's also safe for contact lens wearers or those with sensitive eyes.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover takes off even waterproof eye makeup without leaving an oily residue.  Forget harsh tugging and pulling. This ultra-gentle dual phase formula activates when shaken to remove all eye makeup—even waterproof mascara—without any greasy residue. It is ophthalmologist tested, safe for contact lens wearers and oil free.

http://www.neutrogena.com/product/oil-free+eye+makeup+remover.do?sortby=ourPicks

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Lotion Spf 15

My daily moisturizer. No complaints here.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Healthy Skin Face Lotion SPF 15 is a daily, multi-vitamin facial treatment that improves the texture and appearance of skin.  Its dermatologist-recommended formula contains Alpha-Hydroxy Acid. It eases away the appearance of fine lines, blotches and discolorations for a more vibrant, even-toned complexion. Anti-oxidant Vitamins C and E help fight environmental damage. Pro-Vitamin B5 moisturizes, softens and smoothes skin. SPF 15 sun protection helps prevent premature signs of aging.

http://www.neutrogena.com/product/healthy+skin+face+lotion+spf+15.do?sortby=ourPicks

All products listed can be purchased at your local drugstore. Prices range from $6.99- $12.99 depending on retailer.

Welcome!

Welcome to Tesa Inspired!

So I've been toying with the idea of blogging for some time now and tonight just felt like the night to start.  Make-up and beauty has been a passion (and addiction) of mine for most of my adult life.  I was very much a tomboy in my younger years.  

Through this blog, I hope to share my opinions and reviews on beauty products and maybe, just maybe, branch out to doing YouTube videos. -_-

As this blog grows, I hope to incorporate and include other things that Inspire me (think "Pinterest").

All reviews and opinions posted on this blog are strictly MY own opinions and based on MY own experiences.  If you have any suggestions or have any products you would like me to review, please let me know!