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Exfoliation, Microdermabrasion, & Spray Foundation

I'm at the lovely age now where I still have to deal with breakouts and start thinking about anti-aging--FUN!  I've found that daily exfoliation, the occasional skin treatment, and the right foundation are my best allies, that I have so far found, in these battles of beauty.

You may have seen ads for the Clarisonic facial brush, which at $125 is a bit steep. I've picked up a more reasonable version from Olay

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I use this facial brush daily, usually in the evenings once I'm home for the night. Every other night I do an at-home glycolic acid peel from the Dr. Wexler brand at Bath and Body Works.
 
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This peel helps reduce skin discolorations and uneven skin tone, and contributes to overall skin clarity. Which I have found to be effective in warding off breakouts and keeping my skin fresh.  Occasionally I'll go for a treatment like microdermabrasion and/or facials depending on what deals Groupon features. This afternoon in fact I'm getting a diamond microdermabrasion, I don't know how the diamond is involved, but I guess I'll find out.  I try to have these types of treatments every other month to refresh/recharge my face.
 
In terms of daily makeup I use spray foundation, a bit of blush, some mascara, chapstick and I'm out the door.
 
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The Sephora brand is reasonable at $26 and I like how it lightly sprays on like a mist. Its very sheer feeling, but provides coverage AND doesn't cake up like other foundations can that are applied with your fingers or a sponge.  

Just a few beauty tips for you this Friday. Have a great weekend!
 

 
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