BathroomHogs

(Yes, I am back, mostly inspired by Christine at 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic. She’s back and writing and I thought it was time that I step it up myself!)

My skincare routine is still very simple and basic: a daily wash with Philosophy’s Purity Made Simple. Once or twice a week I may use a scrub, and of course I am always looking for the perfect moisturizer.

For Christmas, my husband gave me a great gift, Imperialis by LUSH. He didn’t magically assume what kind of moisturizer I needed; it was on my wishlist so it was easy for him to find! And, again, what a great gift. My skin becomes a bizarre combination during the winter months with dry patches where I least expect them while I am also trying to fight off adult acne.

Imperialis is great for my combination skin. It absorbs very quickly and softens rough areas, especially on my cheeks. The scent is very light (smells like a lighter version of their Dream Cream) and doesn’t irritate my eyes. The residue left on my fingertips does feel greasy, so I always wind up washing my hands right after I apply it. The results are quickly noticeable, especially on my forehead where time is marching all over the place. Everything plumps up and I feel fresh-faced again.

Most of the ingredients are simple with no weird preservatives:

* Lavender Infusion (Lavendula hybrida),
* Mullein Leaf Infusion (Verbascum thapsus),
* Orange Blossom Water (Citrus dulcis),
* Olive Oil (Olea europaea),
* Stearic Acid,
* Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii),
* Fair Trade Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao),
* Glycerine,
* Cetearyl Alcohol,
* Orange Blossom Absolute (Citrus dulcis),
* Tiger Lily Extract (Lilium candidum),
* St. Johns Wort Extract (Hypericum perforatum),
* Elderflower Extract (Sambucus nigra),
* Sweet Violet Extract (Viola odorata),
* Sunflower Petal Extract (Helianthus annuus),
* Alkanett Extract (Alkanna tinctoria),
* Triethanolamine,
* Methylparaben,
* Propylparaben.

It currently sells for $21.35 for 1.5 oz., and that small pot has lasted me for two months now. That’s a bargain to me!