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Must Have Beautycounter Products

Beautycounter is 10 years old! I have had the most fun partnering with this company that is THE leader in clean beauty. They are leading the way in advocacy for safer beauty for everyone. It’s truly incredible to be a part of it. I’d love for you to explore more about joining the mission here.

My skincare journey is ever-evolving as I age, but some things remain the same. I’m sharing those products with you today, and I encourage you to consider making a safer swap like I have with these products. Let’s get started.

Skin Twin Creamy Concealer

I haven’t tried another concealer that hides the imperfections quite like this one does. It is truly a hero product in my book, and I’ll never be without it. I wear shade Light 1.

All Bright Vitamin C Serum

The benefits of Vitamin C as part of your skincare routine are endless. I am so happy to have found one that is gentle enough for me while packing a punch with two forms of vitamin c. My skin is brighter and healthier because of it.

Counter+ Charcoal Facial Mask

It’s the first product I ever purchased, and I’ve not been without it. I use it as an all-over mask and as a spot treatment. You will love how this mask makes your skin look and feel. (If you’re a person with acne or have a teen battling acne, this would be an excellent addition to your skincare.)

Dew Skin Tinted Moisturizer

This is my go-to foundation. Yes, it’s just a tinted moisturizer, but it pairs beautifully with the concealer, so my skin can breathe while also getting the coverage it needs. I love how easily it applies with just fingers or even a blender. It has an SPF of 20, and I reach for it over a full coverage option any day. I wear shade No. 3.

Sheer Defense Facial Sunscreen

While the Dew Skin does have an SPF of 20, my dermatologist says that I need at least an SPF of 30 on my skin, so I layer these two. The thing I love about the Sheer Defense Sunscreen is that there is no white cast from the product, and it has an SPF of 25. So often we battle the white cast of sunscreen on a beach day, but on a regular day we do want to have it easier since we’re usually putting on a face of makeup. This is your product, ladies (and gentlemen). It layers beautifully under makeup and on its own. We all need that sun protection, and I have truly loved this sunscreen.

Beyond Gloss

Honestly, I can’t think of a bad Beautycounter lip product, but I do love the lip gloss. It is truly not sticky. I don’t know what kind of clean sorcery they have done to make it so perfect, but they have mastered it. It is made with responsibly sourced organic Madagascar vanilla, which gives it a lovely scent and a hydrating feel. My favorite everyday shade is Clove.

New to Beautycounter?

Newcomers to Beautycounter can use the code CLEANFORALL20 to receive 20% off their first purchase.

Rewards program

If you have a cart of $50 or more, you might want to consider joining our rewards program called the Band of Beauty. You’ll get a free gift just for joining for $10 and spending $50 in product. You’ll also get 10% product credit back to use on a future purchase. And if you’ve got $100+ worth in your cart, you’re getting free shipping! In the future, you’ll get exclusive offers too. I did it when I made my first purchase, and I loved the perks before I became a consultant.

Free Gift(s)

If you shop before March 10th (that’s just 2 more days, y’all) and spend $125, you’ll receive that All Bright C Serum for free!!! And if you spend $250, you’ll receive the All Bright C Serum and the AHA Reflect Effect Exfoliating Mask (both full size products) for free! It’s fun to have a birthday at Beautycounter. So many perks!

I’d love to answer any questions you have or recommend any products. Making a safer switch for yourself is an excellent gift to give yourself! You can make the switch here.

Top 10 Skincare Products and Tools

As someone who has had a sordid past with skin issues, I would say I have tried the lot of skincare products. I was on prescription medication as a teen and the mildest of all cleansers for most of my 20s. Now that I’m mid-thirties, I’ve finally found my sweet spot for skincare. I think you should always be open to change, but it’s a very good feeling to have found what works for me. Here’s a list of my top ten products that have significantly changed my skin for the better.

5 Minute On-the-Go Makeup Routine

Hello! As we enter another work week, my first full work week of 2022, I thought I’d share a quick makeup routine with you to help get us back in the swing of things. Most of the products I use come from Beautycounter. I love knowing that I’m making a better choice by choosing clean beauty. Making small changes, like adding one of these items to your routine, will significantly impact your health in the long run. Here’s what I do.

My Tried and True Self Tanner

Happy April 1st! It’s that time of year again for us fair skin girls who desperately need a tan but can’t always get it from the sun. Maybe you’re like me and just don’t tan very well in the sun because you get burnt so easily. Maybe you don’t have time to lay about in the sunshine. Maybe your sun worshipping days are just over. Regardless of your reason, the world has made it simple for those of us who need a tan and need it fast. Let’s talk about that today.

Quarantine Self Care

Happy Beautiful Saturday! I hope you’ve all had a great week and are enjoying the gorgeous day we’re having. This morning I woke up with a desire to do a little self care, and I wanted to do a quick roundup of all the products I used. Most are Beautycounter, but you can always take the idea and adapt to the products you already have in your cabinet.

Better Beauty, Better Skin, and a Free Gift

Happy October 1st! That’s a thing we do in the Norman family. My mother-in-law’s family started it, I’m pretty sure, and now every first day of the month, it’s a competition to say, “Happy ____ 1st!” first.

Hair Tutorial Companion | How to Use a Curling Iron to Curl Your Hair

Yes, I’m still talking about this hair tutorial. But you people are the ones who asked for it. I’m just giving the people what they want. 🙂 In all seriousness, you were all so sweet to ask me for a hair tutorial, and I finally got it done over on Instagram. I saved it in my Highlights under “Hair”. So many of you have sent me pictures saying that you have tried it, and you all look fabulous!
I did come across some questions that I thought would be beneficial to address here so that everyone can use this post as a reference point. Sort of like a hair tutorial companion, if you will. I’ll link it in my Instagram bio so that it can be accessed any time. Thank you for all your questions, comments, and feedback. You made me feel like I wasn’t quite the fool I felt I was. Haha!

Big Beautycounter News

Hi friends! If you’ve been here a while, then you know I’m a Beautycounter consultant. I have been for a while now, and I frequently share my favorites or product reviews and other general information about the company. Today, I want to discuss something new in one of the best selling sets that Beautycounter has to offer.

My Current Beautycounter Favorites

Hi, friends! Now that it’s April and I’ve had a whole week off of school, my brain is back and functioning on all kinds of levels. It may be all the extra coffee I’ve needed this week as I’ve gotten back into the school routine, but whatevs. All I know is that I have been brainstorming ideas like crazy for this blog. April is going to be one of the busiest months ever, but I’m going to give it a go and try to do it all. Fingers crossed.

Satin Pillowcase vs Cotton Pillowcase

This Christmas I put on my wish list that I wanted a silk pillowcase. I found a super cute one from Target that came with a french hair pin (doesn’t seem to be available anymore), put it on my list, and then on Christmas morning I pulled a black satin pillowcase from my stocking. Not exactly what was on the list, but I decided to just go with it.