I will admit, I can be somewhat of a product whore. I love trying new beauty products and seeing which ones work best for me. And being a gym rat, I need a beauty regime that will keep me looking fabulous after a shred sesh. After all the products I have put to the test, I find that the less expensive ones work just as good if not better then their name brand counterpart. Here are a few awesome beauty products that have stand the test of time with me.
Hair: Suave Keratin and Moroccan Line 2.99-3.99 each (Damn that’s a bargin)
I have long hair and a lot of it. It’s somewhat wavy and all natural color! With the humidity here in Florida, my hair tends to get frizzy no matter how many times I smooth glossing oil through it. I don’t like to put heat on my hair so I let dry naturally even when I am heading out for a night on the town. Since I workout everyday, I am forced to wash my hair more frequently than I would like. This adds to the dryness which in turn results in more frizz! I have used all of the more expensive name brand hair products from Bumble to Bumble to Kerastase but have never really fell in love with just one. I finally broke down and tried Suave’s Keratin and Moroccan line. After the first use, I noticed a serious difference. My hair was softer and 10 times smoother. And I absolutely love the scent! Yesterday I just sampled the Shine Mask and I have to tell you I am utterly impressed. It really brought back the shine 10 fold! I am truly loving Suave products and they don’t break the bank.
Face: Image Skin care Vitamin C and Ageless / Aveeno facial wipes
I guess Dr. Oz is promoting the benefits of Hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C recently but I was already on to this cocktail way before he talked about it on his TV show. Before I was introduced to the Image line, I was using Origins Never a Dull Moment. While I liked the products, it really didn’t do much to support aging. Being that I am 36 years old and not getting any younger, I needed to enlist something that will preserve my youthful glow. After a visit to my aesthetician, I was sent home with the full line of Image Skin Care. Now these aren’t as inexpensive as, say, CVS products but they are moderately priced compared to the higher end stuff. I think I spent somewhere around $200 for 5 products. Not too bad considering Skinmedica charges that for just one! I combine the Vitamin C line with the Ageless Hyaluronic Acid to soften the budding wrinkles and hydrate my skin. I give it 4 and ½ out of 5 stars. I am totally stoked about the results. When I am in a rush and don’t have time to go through the process with Image, I use the wipe and toss method with the Aveeno facial wipes. Really simple, easy and cheap! About 7 bucks at any drug store. With 3 kids, I sometimes just don’t feel like spending a lot of time on my beauty regimen so I opt for a more convenient way to clean my face. They are a perfect cheap way to clean the sweat off your face after a brutal sweat feast.
I hope by sharing this, I was able to shed some light on Fitness Beauty and save you some time and money. I will give updates and reviews when I try out new products that are affordable and work! Leave comments of what you would like me to write about when it comes to fitness beauty on a budget. Until next time; Get Fit. Be Strong. Live Healthy.
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