Bahahahahahahahaha, bet you thought this was going to be a totally different post when you saw that picture. Tricked you. This edition of Thirsty Thursday is all about winter skincare. Winter is a bitch in Canada so unless I want to look like a chapped reptile I have to keep my Skincare game strong. So Ladies and Gents, because yes, gentleman, you can use nice skincare too, here’s what has me looking as close to flawless as I can get.
For those of you that are new here, Hi, I’m Sarah and I have lupus and inflammatory arthritis. Part of that joy includes a skin condition they call the “butterfly” rash. I always look like I’m blushing which, to be honest, is helpful when I’m reading smut in public. I can just say it’s my face lol but on other days it’s annoying. When I’m having a flare-up it will get blotchy like rosacea so along with the medicated cream I get from a dermatologist, I need to have a really good skincare routine. Before my diagnosis, I was the slather-on drugstore body cream everywhere, and call-it-good kind of girl. I’ve realized that spending or investing money on good quality products is more beneficial to me and my skin.
Washing my face and removing makeup I have three go-to products. I’ll also include scrub and mask, as I use those from time to time as well.
Monat Be Gentle creamy Cleanser
- this is for Dry, Sensitive skin, perfect for when my face is flared up and hurts.
Caudalie Gently Buffing Cream
- For sensitive skin as well, but has jojoba microbeads and grape seed oil so I use this a lot for a light scrub.
Scrubs and Masks I use
-Monat Berry Refined Scrub
-Monat Be Purified Charcoal Mask
Makeup Removal
-Monat Vanishing Balm (magic in a jar) just saying. This picture made me a liar I had to use a Stock image because I broke the pink lid on mine.
Aftercare
-Monat Hydration booster
-Monat Night Haven Age Control cream
Caudalie Grape Water Spray
- Organic grape water which gives me just an extra boost of hydration soothes and strengthens my skin. I have used this in place of setting spray after applying makeup or periodically throughout the day if I’m feeling dry.
You may have noticed I do use a lot of Monat products and Caudalie is my next must have. I also didn’t use stock photos, but rather actual photos of the products so you can see I actually use them and am not making a sales pitch. I choose these products because they are all-natural and have proven time and time again to help me keep my skin in the best possible condition its been ever. I will say these products are mid-range priced to high-end but very small amounts are needed so they last me about 6-8 months before I have to replenish with the exception of the grape water spray because I use that more frequently. Monat has several different skin systems to suit anyone’s needs and so does Caudalie. Caudalie is sold online and in Sephora stores while Monat is sold through any rep in your area including myself. It just made sense to sign-up and save myself money lol.
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out and I’ll answer any and all questions to the best of my ability. With anything I give my opinion on, it is my opinion, and I’m just sharing what works for me.
On the next Thirsty Thursday I’ll share my go to products for the neck down and my slight obsession with Frank Body products. Until then stay fresh, thirsty and feeling fabulous.
Love, a flawless Magnolia xx
Rustic Magnolia 