Top 5 Most Re-Purchased Items

5. Clinique 3-Step Skincare System
Soap (bar), Toner & Moisturizer - Number 2

I use this system every morning - sometimes just the toner and moisturizer, sometimes all 3 products. I shower in the evenings to save time in the morning when I'm getting ready for work, so I don't always need to re-wash my face when I wake up. I use to use the cream moisturizer, but recently switched to the gel. I find the gel helps reduce oil production on my face, and it isn't as heavy. For awhile, I had stopped using the system because it's expensive, but my skin loves it. I buy the bar soap (you get three in a package) because I feel I'm getting more bang for my buck (the liquid soap runs out very fast). The toner is the item I go through the fastest, followed by the moisturizer. I always have one of each of those on standby for when the bottle I'm using runs out.

4. Non-Acetone Nail Polish Remover

I love to paint my nails, but the damage that polish does can be harsh. Using a Non-Acetone (Acetone Free) remover helps reduce the chemical wear-and-tear on my nails, and the smell isn't as intense. I don't favor a particular brand...I just buy what's cheapest (usually generic drugstore or Wal-Mart brand).

3. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

This is my go-to everyday skin cleanser that I use in the shower. It's a very gentle (as the name states) cleanser, and it does a wonderful job of removing eye makeup (yes, I use this on my eyes!). It comes in a pump bottle or a squeeze bottle (the pump bottle is larger) and it usually between $12 and $18. Sometimes it goes on sale for $9.99, which is usually when I scoop up a bottle. I have never had a reaction to this cleanser; my sensitive skin (I also have periodic breakouts of eczema) loves it.

2. Cover Girl LashBlast Fusion Mascara

This is the Cover Girl mascara in the chubby purple tube, and I LOVE it. It's my favorite mascara. I use to buy it in black-brown, but have recently switched to black. It does a great job of defining my lashes without flaking away on me. I also love the price!

1. Rosebud Salve Lip Balm

This is a pink-tinted, rose-scented vaseline type product that can be used on lips as well as dry or irritated skin. I typically use it on my lips at night before I go to bed and while I put my makeup on to prime/moisturize my lips before I put on lipstick or gloss. I'm actually trying to get away from using it now, because I can only get it from Sephora (which is a pain in the butt for me, as I either have to travel or order it online and pay exchange on it).

What are your Top 5 most re-purchased products? Do you share any with me?

My Skin Routine

I've been using a new skin-care regimen for the past few months, and it's been doing great things for my skin. For almost 2 years, I was using the Clinique 3-Step Skin-care system - until I realized how oily the moisturizer was making my skin. So, I decided to go back to using drugstore products instead of department store ones. My wallet is happy for this change, as is my skin.

So, here's a quick rundown of the usual suspects:

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser - When I wake up in the morning, this is what I wash my face with. It's very good for sensitive skin, and doesn't have a scent or dye in it. I use the large pump bottle (it lasts forever!).

Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner - I put a few drops on a cotton pad and use it all over my face (paying special attention to nostril creases, forehead, and under my chin). It's got a nice smell - not too offensive.

Oil-Free Neutrogena Moisture for Sensitive Skin - This is usually the last step in my morning skin routine. I use one pump and apply it all over my face, and make sure to apply it right up to my hairline, and down my neck.

Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 85 with Helioplex - This was my go-to product for summer. I used it after I had applied moisturizer. It works well under makeup, and it does not make your skin greasy at all.

Neutrogena Pore Refining Cleanser - It's a scrub with microbeads that I use every night in the shower to exfoliate my skin. It's not gritty, and I've never aggravated my skin by using it (unlike the St. Ives Apricot scrub).

Neutrogena All-in-One Makeup Removing Cleansing Lotion - I cannot say enough good things about this product. I am on my second bottle. This is a product that works very well to remove not only foundation and eyeshadow, but also liquid eyeliner and mascara. It doesn't leave an oily residue on your skin (if you follow the directions!), and doesn't burn your eyes. This is the last thing I use on my skin before I go to bed.

I was using an eye-cream for awhile, but I gave up on it. I really don't feel like I have a need for it. Wrinkles are inevitable - it's a fact!

If anyone has any questions about these products, I am happy to answer them.