Skin Care Splurge: Clarisonic, Worth the Money?

Hey y'all! A few weeks back, I posted a, skincare routine blog post and mentioned my Clarisonic. It's been all the rage for a few years now, and after doing my research, and watching/listening to tons of reviews via YouTube, I decided to purchase one. They retail for about $150 and claim to remove makeup, dirt and oil significantly more than washing without. I would probably agree with that. They also say it's gentle enough to use twice a day. I TOTALLY disagree. Even with the delicate brush (the one I use),  it's too harsh and actually tends to promote breakouts and irritation. At least for me. Great exfoliating tool? Yes. Great cleansing tool? When used sparingly and occasionally. Overall skincare holy grail? No. This is a nice luxury skincare tool to own, but it's not a must have as far as I'm concerned.

Final Grade: B-/C

Rachel

Smooth and Hydrated Lips

There's nothing worse than dry, chapped, peeling lips. Follow these easy home remedies to achieve the perfect pout! :)

Damp your lips with water and use a clean, damp toothbrush and gently rub across your lips. This is a great exfoliant and gets rid of flaky skin.

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You can also use a homemade scrub, using honey and sugar, rub across damp lips, and rinse.

After exfoliating, pat lips dry with a soft towel, and moisturize. One oldie, but goody, is Vaseline. Apply a tad on your lips and they'll feel super soft. Not a fan of Vaseline? My FAVORITE lip hydrating product is Maybelline's Baby Lips. This product is amazing, is great to use especially before lipstick application and is only $3! Have you tried any of these tips? Used any of these products? Let me know!

Rachel