#m-61

Cosmetic companies can make all sorts of claims, but when their products truly deliver, cue the choir! Here are two recent standouts completely changing my beauty game for the better.

Say goodbye to blemishes and hello to radiance.

THE ANSWER FOR ACNE

Thanks to one incredibly solid acne solution, blemishes can bring it. Friends, if pimples are bringing you down, add m-61 PowerSpot Blemish Lotion ($16) to your bluemercury cart pronto.

Just dip a Q-tip in the sediment at the bottom of the bottle (yes, this sounds weird, but trust me) and apply to blemishes before going to bed. Note: It takes about a minute or so to dry. By morning, don’t be surprised if those buggers completely disappear or—in the case of really sore, inflamed ones—diminish in size incredibly. The powerful solution combines salicylic acid, glycolic acid, colloidal sulfur, witch hazel and tea tree to zap acne away while aloe, licorice root, cucumber and camphor cool and soothe the skin.

Basically, expect a little stinging and a somewhat strong smell (which I actually don’t mind at all), but kiss those blemishes goodbye. 

Willing to pay for the convenience of wipes? M-61 also offers PowerSpot Pads ($24 for a 10 pack), which are also awesome and would be super handy for travel. I received a sample of the pads in one of my orders, and I loved them.

RADIANCE RESTORED

Serums, serums, serums ... the options are seemingly endless, and it can be tough to manage it all. Apply this, wait 10 minutes, apply that, wait again ... So, I say the simpler routine, the better. I want a lot of bang for my buck as time is quite precious. 

Many would agree that Vitamin C is an overachiever when it comes to the skin, but that product category alone is immense. I had been researching the stuff until I was about blue in the face, but an inexpensive and—dare I say—natural option kept getting touted for its potency and efficacy. Color me intrigued. That unicorn-like potion happened to be Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum (currently $27.19 on Amazon Prime), and, ladies and gentleman, believe the hype! 

Mad Hippie Vitamin C serum is loaded with anti-aging all-stars including Vitamin E, ferulic acid, hyaluronic acid and more. Most importantly, it produces results, really fast.

bluemercury M-61 powerglow peel

I am a big fan of in-office peels with your aesthetician. But sometimes that isn’t always possible. And bluemercury has a solution is just as good. With a new store here in Tulsa and their 18th anniversary, I figured I’d bring back an old favorite to the routine. The M-61 powerglow peelis a fan-favorite product at the store. The 1-minute 1-step peel works well as part of a a regular routine or…

Well, it's been a while, hasn't it?

I'm back with an update on my skincare regiment, which, I'm happy to say, has become much more streamlined (less is, well, more).

IN THE AM

CLEANSER:

No change. I'm still using CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser ($14 at Duane Reade).

MOISTURIZER: CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion ($15 at Duane Reade).

plus

EYE CREAM CeraVe Skin Renewing Serum ($18 at Duane Reade). Still on the same tube, so, I'd say it's a pretty good value...

Aaaaaand, that's it. Mornings are so easy!

IN THE PM

Same as the above (minus the eye cream, but I should probs include that, too...), plus:

1x a week M-61 PowerGlow Peel ($62 for 30 treatements at Blue Mercury). I use this peel once a week on Sunday nights--it's both a weekly treat and a way to make these pricey pads last longer ($62 dollars every 30 weeks is way more sustainable than once a month, as suggested on the packaging).

1x a week Ren Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial ($48 at Sephora).

3x a week Still using Aztec Secret (about $10 at Ricky's) to make a bentonite clay mask with apple cider vinegar. Tingles so good!

and when I remember...