In Our Prime(rs) - Volume 2

Back in May 2012, I posted a blog about various primers I had tried.  Since then, I've found another fabulous one and may (*gasp*) stick with it for a while vs. trying something new.

Laura Mercier's Foundation Primer has been called the very first foundation primer - some argue that Laura Mercier invented primer altogether.  I can't speak to the truth of that, but I can say this stuff is awesome.  It does the job of making my makeup last, first and foremost.  But the great thing about this stuff is that is has so many other benefits.  It gives the skin boosts of vitamins A, C, and E, and minimizes pores over time. It absorbs very quickly and doesn't make the face feel cakey at all.

I saw that InStyle magazine awarded this Best Primer of 2013 and I definitely have to agree with them - this is a product that's worth the purchase. Thanks, Laura Mercier!

Classics that Rule

Everyone knows I'm a fan of new and fabulous beauty products, but even I have to admit that sometimes the classics are classics for a reason. I went back to try two of these when InStyle named them Best Beauty Buys for 2013...

Best Body Wash: Dove Deep Moisture (also won in 2012)

I have to admit, as body washes go, this is one of the best.  Its low price is always attractive, but more importantly - it works.  It's way more moisturizing than other body washes and leaves my skin feeling great.  Plus: the bottle last forever. The drawback - it's not natural/organic.  *Note: Dove's Sensitive Skin body wash also won a "best" award, and I am guessing it's also pretty excellent.


Best Lightweight Body Lotion: Jergens Skin Smoothing Moisturizer

This won best back in 2007, but I needed lotion, and I opted to try this one again. I have a cabinet shelf full of "special" lotions (body butters, oils, eco-friendly, etc.), and I wanted something simple. Again, the price is compelling, and the stuff simply works.  It IS lightweight, has a clean smell, and leaves the skin feeling moisturized but not greasy. 

As I need new products, I'll add more classics that work...but for the meantime, these are two I definitely recommend.