My Cosmetic History Begins With Moisturizing

First, I'll let you know a brief background regarding my skincare and beauty knowledge.

 I started using moisturizer at age 15, applying every morning and night.  I owe that to my mom, who promised that if I used Oil of Olay twice daily for a year, she would let me wear color cosmetics at the end of that year (my 16th birthday).  She kept that promise and taught me how to use cosmetics properly which turned into a love for makeup.

In my mid 20s I started using Lancome cosmetics (almost exclusively) and their anti-aging skincare.  I even worked for Lancome for a few years, becoming one of their Beauty Advisors and Makeup Artists.  Their training was invaluable! Because of what I learned in "Lancome School",  I can actually understand the commercials on television that talk about hyaluronic acid and injectable grade collagen, etc.

Recently, I started dabbling in Avon Cosmetics and began to like them so much, I decided to become an Avon Rep.  Their line has developed over the years and they're employing some very advanced technology in their anti-aging solutions, makeup, skincare and body care.

So, over the next couple weeks, I'll post blogs that will cover my daily routine.  Most of my products have migrated to the Avon line.  Everything that has migrated, I have been extremely happy with.  If it hasn't migrated, it's because I haven't tried it or Avon doesn't carry it.  There hasn't yet been anything I don't like in the Avon line.

So, let's talk about moisturizer.
This, I believe, is the most important step in your skincare regimen.  Whether you're 20 or 60.  Male or female. Wear makeup or not.  Moisturizer is what will save your skin from the sun, the elements and aging.

My moisturizing regimen consists of:

Avon's ANEW REJUVENATE Flash Facial Revitalizing Concentrate.  This is a serum for normal skin that is loaded with antioxidants and  a "cell bonding" technology which helps improve the texture of your skin.  You want to put your serum (2-3 pumps is enough) on clean, dry skin.  Serum should be the FIRST thing on your face.

My daytime moisturizer is Avon ANEW REJUVENATE Day Revitalizing Cream with SPF 25.  I find both of these products on par with Lancome's Cell Defense line.  I get a smooth soft texture immediately with no "rolling" (many Lancome products "roll" on my skin, which isn't harmful, it's just a bummer)



For nighttime, I use a completely different serum.
And many people ask me if a serum is necessary.  Click here for my answer:

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