Friday Favorites

Ahhhh...Winter. Fighting all of nature's elements to try keeping skin clear, moisturized and looking like I've seen the sun before. I'm on week one of this raging battle, since it just turned cold this week. I can always tell when the steam rises off Namath's pee in the mornings, winter has arrived. I'm no Robert Frost, but I speak the truth.

I've only been using these two for about a week, but I really like the foaming facial cleanser. It cleans well without leaving my skin feeling dry. Make sure you get the FOAMING face cleanser. I'm not sure why this is so key, but it was emphasized to me dramatically, so I'll return the favor. FOAMING face cleanser. Green top. (tip: It's on sale at CVS this week - and that never happens).

Where there's smoke...another CeraVe product. I like this as a night moisturizer. It's a tad to thick for the mornings, I think. Also, I'm pretty sure I heard McSteamy mention it on an old episode of Grey's a few weeks ago. So consider that a consult from a world renowned plastic surgeon. Because everyone at Seattle Grace is at the very top of their field, performing ground breaking surgeries while I watch steam rise off my dog's pee.

I tried this earlier this year as a facial self tanner and it did nothing for me. But now that Saturday's aren't spent lounging by the pool, I pulled it out again. I really like it for legs and arms. I think with self tanner,the key is to apply, and then immediately follow up with lotion. It helps blend in some of the uneven spots and help with streaking. I've had the best luck finding this at Wal-Mart.

I started this and a multi-vitamin this week. My doctor wanted me to start a multi-vitamin (last December), so I jumped right on board (11 months later). I can tell her I followed instructions now, right?

 Vitamins were BOGO at CVS and I've heard this does great things for hair and nails. Anyone have good experience with it? I've wanted to try it for a while, but the blonde doesnt come cheap, and I didnt want to rush to the roots. I caved in the name of thicker, stronger hair and nails. The OPI isn't cheap either.

There you have it. My other favorite will have to wait, as it is still under testing and deserves a post of its very own...