Fantastic Friday - My Swag Bag

I'm linking up with Kelly today for Show Us Your Life - Beauty Secrets. I have virtually zero authority on this subject, but it's Friday, I'm working with unflavored coffee creamer and a high in the 40s, so I'm throwing caution to the freezing wind and joining in the fun.

I picked up some new favorites last time she did this, so in true philanthropic spirit, I'm attempting to pay it forward.

I don't have many secrets, per se, but I do love some beauty products. I could roam the aisles of Sephora, or heck, CVS for well, a while. Read: this post could be slightly lengthy.

I love a fairly consistent skin care routine. LOVE this stuff. I think I've used it since high school. Wash, tone, moisturize. Love that it has sunscreen as well.

Now, on to the more fun stuff.

I think I've talked about this before, but since I've kept it around, I think it deserves another shout out. I hear rumours there is a body scrub. Perfect when it's time to trade the turtlenecks for tank tops. If you don't believe me, look...it was vetted and deemed worthy by the Glammie committee. Which I'm sure is an arduous process.

While we're in the shower phase of this post, lets move to a great product I discovered last Show Us Your Life. It claims to "shampoo away yellow, and refresh faded highlights." It does a great job. Not to mention, who doesn't love a bright purple shampoo? And it is PURPLE.

Post rinsing out all the purple shampoo and pre-blow drying, this is a must. My hair isn't super frizzy, but it leaves it really smooth. Bonus points for thermal protection.

In an effort to keep it summer all year while simultaneously avoiding skin cancer, which is no fun for anyone, this has a permanent spot in my makeup bag. It works great on mornings with the St. Ives.

I've had a good relationship with bronzers since college. I prefer it to blush, but I don't think I've bought the same kind twice. Physicans Formula has a great line, and I usually end up back there. In the winter, this has also become a favorite for weekends, since it has a little sparkle that I think my workplace would frown upon. Much like Martha Stewarts egg nog, you need just a little.

An old trick I've been re-introduced to is using your blow dryer to heat up the lash curler. I had forgotten what a difference it makes. Caution - it only takes a second. I don't think the burned eyelid look is the one anyone is going for.

Always fun to try new stuff. Just in time for this post, Rossi blogged about my wedding day makekup. She did a great job and I loved seeing all her products and brushes. Still trying to muster up the courage to try these lashes by myself!

Happy Friday!