My Current Beauty Routine

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So excited to be sharing my current beauty routine with you babes! I shared a complete tutorial over on my Insta stories @pinebarrenliving and saved it to my highlights as well! You will find all products linked below. If you are interested in any of the YL products, send me a dm or email and I’d love to chat about getting them into your hands! xoxo <3

AM SKINCARE

INDIE LEE BRIGHTENING CLEANSER

I started using this cleanser a few weeks ago and instantly fell in love. I LOVE the scent; it’s very refreshing especially for morning. It’s super gentle and doesn’t really foam which I like. I would say I have noticed a difference in the overall glow of my skin with this cleanser compared to the one I was using previously. I typically apply one pump to my dry skin and then rinse with warm water.

ONE LOVE ORGANICS SKIN DEW COCONUT WATER CREAM

This face cream is perfect for spring and summer. It’s lightweight, wears well under makeup, and keeps my skin soft and hydrated. I used it all summer last year and I’m excited to bring it back into my routine this year!


EVERY DAY MAKEUP

LAWLESS WOKE UP LIKE THIS FOUNDATION

Between my blog and my Instagram, I have raved about this foundation for a while now! It’s made with clean ingredients but it’s such a great quality, super luxe liquid foundation that you would never even know! You can read my previous review on it here. My light shade is Kalahari and my medium shade is Mojave.

LAWLESS CLASSIC TRANSLUCENT SETTING POWDER

Pairing the above foundation with this setting powder is the dream team. This setting powder keeps your foundation in place all day long. I love the matte finish but definitely want to try the bronzing finish for summer!

SAVVY MINERALS BRONZER

Savvy Minerals by Young Living has been totally worth the try! The bronzer I shared in my tutorial on Instagram today is in the shade Crowned All Over which is the lighter of the two shades they make. I don’t notice a ton of shimmer with it which is nice. If you want an all over glow, use a big fluffy brush. If you want a more defined contour, use a contouring brush. Because it’s a loose powder you might have to put on a couple layers to get your desired amount of color.

SAVVY MINERALS BLUSH

The Savvy Minerals blush in the shade I Do Believe You’re Blushin’ has become my go to. It’s not too pink or too warm. It has a little shimmer to it and is buildable!

SAVVY MINERALS HIGHLIGHT

I use the veil powder in the shade Diamond Dust as my highlight. It comes in a bigger container than the blush and bronzer so it will last forever (literally). It gives such a pretty highlight that is still subtle.

ANASTASIA BROW DEFINER

This is my ride or die brow pencil. I love that the tip is angled because it makes it easier to go with the shape of your brow. I use the shade medium brown.

URBAN DECAY PERVERSION MASCARA

Another ride or die, this mascara has been a favorite of mine for years. It lengthens and adds volume without getting clumpy. Definitely my favorite! I also love the urban decay primer but currently can’t find mine!

YOUNG LIVING LAVENDER LIP BALM

This lip balm is amazing. it’s only $4 and keeps your lips smooth and hydrated. I keep one everywhere and apply throughout the day.

URBAN DECAY NAKED2 BASICS EYE PALETTE

This palette is my go to when I need to do a full eye look. I love that the colors are all matte and cool toned. I’ve probably gone through 4 of these palettes over the years! Always a repurchase.


PM SKINCARE

YOUNG LIVING MIRAH LUMINOUS CLEANSING OIL

If you’ve been following for a while, you know I love a good cleansing oil. There are so many benefits to using oil on your skin, which I will share about more in depth in another blog post. I decided to give the YL cleansing oil a try and I was not disappointed! It removes all of my makeup, even mascara. It leaves my skin feeling super soft and nourished. I highly recommend this one!! I apply it dry and wipe off with a warm washcloth.

INDIE LEE BRIGHTENING CLEANSER

If I feel like my skin needs a little extra love in the evening, I will follow up with this brightening cleanser, but more times than not I just use a cleansing oil.

INDIE LEE SQUALANE FACIAL OIL

Again, oils can do amazing things for your skin as long as you are using the correct oil for your skin type. For reference, my skin is pretty normal, sometimes dry in the winter and I get occasional breakouts that are hormone related (but this is rare). The squalane facial oil by Indie Lee is one that I have repurchased a few times. It’s lightweight, absorbs quick, and a little bit goes a long way. Most importantly, it’s non comedogenic meaning it will not clog your pores. It is great for all skin types because of it’s anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties.

YOUNG LIVING SANDALWOOD MOISTURE CREAM

With the weather getting warmer, I find myself reaching for this cream less and less. It’s super thick and a little bit goes a long way. If you have dry skin, you will 100% fall in love with this cream. It’s very hydrating and really locks in moisture. I think it will be my go to for winter, and whenever my skin needs a little extra TLC during the warmer months. The scent is amazing and I love that the ingredients are clean!

YOUNG LIVING LAVENDER LIP BALM

Again, I apply my lavender lip balm every night and love it even more than the Laneige lip sleeping mask.

YOUNG LIVING ROSE OINTMENT

The YL rose ointment is one of my favorite products they make. I use it nightly on my hands. It keeps them soft and smooth and I love that it nourishes my cuticles so well. The consistency is a bit hard, but once you warm it up in your hands it absorbs so nice!

As always, thank you so much for reading!

If you are interested in any of the Young Living products and not yet a member, please reach out to me and I can help you get started! email: megan@pinebarrenbeauty.com / insta: @pinebarrenliving

xoxo


Spring Skincare Routine

Spring Skincare

Happy Friyayyyy! Today I'm sharing my spring skincare routine because most of these products are part of the Sephora Spring Bonus Sale! If you're an insider you get 10% off your purchase (code YAYINSIDER), and if you're VIB or Rouge you get 15% off your purchase (code YAYVIB or YAYROUGE)! At the end of the post I included some other products that are also part of the sale and either on my wishlist or holy grails! Leave any questions in the comments of the post & happy shopping xoxo 

Spring Skincare Routine | Pine Barren Beauty | spring skincare, drunk elephant protini face cream, fresh rose moisturizer, rose quartz facial roller

MORNING SKINCARE ROUTINE

GLOSSIER MILKY JELLY CLEANSER

I've been using this cleanser for about three weeks now. I had credit on my Glossier account and was running low on cleanser so I figured I would give it a try. I like the consistency and that it doesn't foam. I also like that it's gentle and leaves my skin feeling clean. However, I have to say, I like the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser better. The Fresh cleanser is the holy grail of all cleansers IMO. I was looking to try something new, and not that I was disappointed, but I will definitely go back to this cleanser by Fresh. 

DRUNK ELEPHANT C-FIRMA DAY SERUM

After cleansing, I love applying a vitamin C serum right away. This one by Drunk Elephant is a game changer. It's more potent than the one I was using prior, and it totally makes a difference. I had a few dark spots on my face but they have lightened significantly since using this serum! The consistency is a little tackier than I'm used to but it absorbs nicely with moisturizer applied on top.

*Tip: purchase the sample size here (comes in a day time duo of serum & hydrating gel) to see how you like it before committing to the full size! The sample size is still going strong after four weeks & I will definitely be purchasing the full size once I run out!

DRUNK ELEPHANT PROTINI POLYPEPTIDE CREAM

This face cream is another game changer. As soon as I started using it, my skin was softer and had a more even tone within days! I originally used it at night, but have since switched it to morning. It's great for either time of day and wears well under makeup. You can catch my full review of it here

Spring Skincare Routine | Pine Barren Beauty | spring skincare, fresh beauty, fresh rose toner, fresh rose moisturizer, damn good face oil, rose quartz facial roller

NIGHT TIME SKINCARE ROUTINE

GLOSSIER MILKY JELLY CLEANSER

Again, I tried this cleanser because I had credit on my Glossier account & was looking to switch things up. It does take most of my makeup off at night which is nice. Like I said above, I'm not disappointed in it, but I do prefer the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser instead! 

YOUNG LIVING SEEDLINGS BABY WIPES

So many girls on my team raved about using Young Living's baby wipes as makeup remover wipes so I had to give them a try! Let me tell you, I was not disappointed! I can use them before cleansing if I have a lot of makeup I want to take off, or I can use them after cleansing to get the left over makeup off. They are super gentle and do not burn my eyes which is a plus! 

*Tip: I also use these wipes to clean my all white Vince slip on sneakers and they WORK LIKE A CHARM. I love a product that is multi use!

*Read more about Young Living here

FRESH ROSE DEEP HYDRATION FACIAL TONER

I recently received a PR package from Fresh that included this facial toner and the moisturizer I talk about next. The toner impressed me SO much after just two nights! I had a mini breakout on my cheek, not sure why or how, but it was there and it wasn't going away ... UNTIL I used this toner on it! When I woke up in the morning and looked in the mirror, my skin looked brighter, more even, and the breakout was minimized! I was honestly shocked. Needless to say, this toner will be a staple in my routine from now on. 

*Tip: a little bit goes a long way. Apply with a cotton pad!

FRESH ROSE DEEP HYDRATION FACE CREAM

I've used a handful of the Fresh face creams over the past few years, and they are all amazing. First, the packaging on this one is so pretty! But what's more important is that this cream is pretty lightweight and goes on smoothly. I love the scent and it definitely hydrates my skin! I mix it with a few drops of face oil and apply it right after the toner. 

DAMN GOOD FACE WASH FACE OIL: THE VERY BEST

I love a good face oil and this one has been my go to over the past several months. It really helped my skin this winter, and has not let me down yet. I add a few drops to my moisturizer and it works wonders! Read my full review on it here

ROSE QUARTZ FACIAL ROLLER

I've wanted a rose quartz facial roller for some time now! Mostly because they're pretty, but also because they have great benefits. I use this facial tool at the end of my routine to really help the product absorb deep into my skin. I will also use it in the morning under my eyes to reduce puffiness. It is cool to the touch, and I start in the center of my face and roll it in an outward direction; they say not to go back and forth. I plan on writing a full review in a few weeks so stay tuned! 

Spring Skincare Routine | Pine Barren Beauty | spring skincare, fresh beauty, drunk elephant c-firma day serum, vitamin c serum, protini face cream

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