Let's Talk Glossier

I was not slow in the slightest to jump on the Glossier bandwagon. My mom, the true queen of the beauty blog, was an OG Glossier follower. She watched this young blogger turn her passion into an incredible business and has stood by them the whole way. To no surprise, this love of Glossier rubbed off on me and I have been a lover of the company and all that it stands for ever since. So, what is so special about Glossier?

Glossier products cannot be topped.

I'll keep this first one short. Every single product I have tried from Glossier has become a holy grail product of mine. From makeup to skincare, they have cracked the code, not to mention the fact that their products are incredibly well priced. From their face masks to their lip gloss, I love every single product. Yes, I am a Glossier addict. No, I am not ashamed in the slightest.  

Glossier promotes a positive image.

Glossier was created to provide products for all women for all different occasions. Not only are the products multifaceted, but so are their models and creators. The Glossier community is built around this idea of enhancing the beauty that is already within you and letting your natural beauty shine. Although slightly cheesy, I strongly believe in this mantra of Glossier and see it throughout all of their ad campaigns and promotions. Glossier is a company for everyone, period. 

Glossier is clean.

Glossier products are good for your soul, your skin, and the planet. Being 100% cruelty free and made from simple ingredients, you know what you are putting on your body and how it was created. As Glossier's founder Emily Weiss explained, Glossier's products are "Effective, simple, good for you, safe." 

While buying clean and cruelty free can be hard, I have tried to make the conscious effort to choose products that fit these categories and I strongly encourage you to do the same. We live in a world now where every little effort counts and it is our responsibility as citizens of the world to take every action we can to promote a productive and fair society that will live on for many future generations. 

Linked below are just a few of my all time favorites! 

Xoxo, 
Salut Sophie

Mega Greens Galaxy Pack Mask

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Ever feel like your face just needs a detox? We have all had those mornings: you're run down, tired, probably slept in your make up, and just don't feel right. Trust me, I am sure we have all had our fair share. Well, have no fear, I have the solution. Whenever I am feeling like my skin just needs a boost, which is usually about once a week, I throw on the Glossier Mega Greens Galaxy Pack Mask. As Glossier puts it, it is a "juice cleanse for your face." I love it. I have been using this mask for about 6 months now and it is so awesome. When you put the mask on, it is green and thick, like the type of mask that you would expect to also put cucumbers over your eyes with. However, as it seeps into the skin, it turns into more of a clear jelly like consistency. I usually leave the mask on for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until all of the mask has soaked in. Afterwards, I wash it off with warm water and go about my normal skin care routine. The mask leaves my skin feeling fresh, cleansed, and moisturized. I am not joking when I say this, it really does "detox" my skin and leaves my face feeling fresh and rejuvenated. 

The Two Products I've Been Using Most This Fall

Fall is a time for apple picking, flannels, and festive drinks from Starbucks. Yet, it is also the time for school, school, and more school. Getting back into the swing of things after a good three month break is always hard, and in my senior year I've found this year to be one of the hardest. I have late nights studying and early mornings. My stress level has been much higher, my sleep levels have been much lower, and, thus, my skin has really taken a beating. However, aside from my normal skincare routine, I have been using these two killer products to save my skin and keep it fresh and make me look awake, even when I've only gotten about four hours of sleep. 

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1. Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Repair Eye Serum

I bought this eye cream in April after the woman who did my makeup for prom recommended it. She used it as a primer for my eyes and I swear on my life it actually made not only my make up stay better and not crease, but it also made my under eyes look brighter, in a good way. Yes, it is on the pricey side; however, if you are willing to make the investment, I highly recommend it. I've been using one small pump a day and it really makes me look awake, keeps my under eyes moisturized, and provides a good solid base, even on the days when I probably should be taking a sick day. 

2. Mario Badescu Skin Care Drying Lotion

Let's face it, everyone gets pimples: Its a known thing, and the added stress of back to school does not help at all. This stuff REALLY works. I've tried a lot of spot treatments and I have never found one that I feel like it actually did something. With this stuff, I see results over night. It dries out the pimple itself, yet it does not dry out the skin around it! The fall is already drying out my skin enough, I don't need a product I'm using to do that as well! I put this on after I have washed and moisturized and then let it skin in over night. In the morning, I wash it off with warm water and, voila, the pimple is smaller and less irritated then the night before. Magic in a bottle. 

May the fall bring you cute outfits, gorgeous weather, and very little stress. 

Xoxo, 

Salut Sophie 

The BEST Summer Scent

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Over March break, I went into the Calypso in Palm Beach and found my all time favorite summer scent: Calypso Casablanca. It is such a sweet, summery scent: I am obsessed! It is a pretty unique scent, something that will stand out and bring compliments everywhere you go. It can be worn for any occasion from a fancy night out or a day at the beach. I wear it almost every day and, in combination with my Lilly Pulitzer perfume, it will be what I will wear all throughout this summer! 

Xoxo, 
Salut Sophie