Exfoliate - it really makes a difference. I use:

Cetaphil for face and body cleansing. Those pouf things are great for applying the Cetaphil.

CeraVe lotion - the SA (salicytic acid) or the other one, depending on my skin and the time of year.

And I swear by 100% african shea butter (either the West African or the East African. The latter is way more expensive but I love it). I layer on lotion and cream to keep skin hydrated.

Sunblock everywhere, especially on the backs of my hands.

For cosmetics I like the Bobbie Brown line, great colors and quality. And eos lip balm - lasts forever.

A lot of mine have changed since 2004....

Facial wash: Purity Made Simple by Philosophy & Purifying Facial Cleanser by Bare Minerals

Facial Scrub: St. Ives Apricot Invigorating Scrub or ground adzuki beans

Facial Moisturizer--This depends on the temperature and humidity outside: 80 degrees & Higher--Clinique Moisturizing Gel, 70's & 60's Purely Nourishing Moisturizer by Bare Minerals, and 50's & below Hope in a Jar by Philosophy

Serums/Special Needs: When Hope Is Not Enough Serum & Vitamin C Powder by Philosophy, Genifique by Lancome, or Biolucent Mineral Brightening Treatment by Bare Minerals, Eye Hope by Philosophy, Hope in a Tube by Philosophy

Treatments: Vitamin C Microdermabrasion by The Body Shop, Queene Helene Mint Julip Mask, Warming Facial Mask by The Body Shop, The Microdelivery Peel by Philosophy, and The Oxygen Peel by Philosophy, Bare Minerals Pure Transformation Night Treatment

Makeup--All Bare Minerals with the exception of a few waterproof eye shadows from Clinique and a waterproof eye brow pencil from tarte. bare Minerals is my main mascara but I also have Josie Moran, CK1, a couple from Benefit, and Make Up Forever. I also am a huge fan of DiorShow and Definicils by Lancome. My eye brow pencil is Anastasia. Lipgloss/Lipstick are a blend of BareMinerals/Buxom, Clinique, Burt's Bees, The Body Shop, & Pure Skin Essentials (locally made in this area pureskinmakeup.com )

Lotions: Curel, Nivea, The Body Shop Shea & Coconut Body Butters, and locally made lotions

Hair: Assorted products from Biolage/Matrix, KMS, & Paul Mitchell

Nails: OPI is still my preference

Shower: locally made lavender soaps, Yardley, Olivia Care, and assorted Philosophy Shower Gels. I'm starting to get in to the two body washes that Paul Mitchell makes to compliment the lavender and energizing shampoos.

I'm also a huge fan of my Clarisonic Face Brush!

TP24 - which Ckone mascara did you get?

Has anyone else tried Younique's 3D Fiber Lashes Mascara? I don't know why I can't get it to look right on me, but I keep seeing other women use it with great results! Is it just me?

Bump!

Has anyone used the CeraVe AM facial moisturizer? I need something to replace Clinique DDML since it has taken the express to Suck Town.

I've used the evening one but not the daytime. Would be interested on your thoughts if you try it out.

Been using a First Aid Beauty night cream the past few weeks and really like it. May be too heavy as the weather changes but considering trying out one of their daytime creams next.

I have the Younique mascara. Sometimes I like it and sometimes I feel like I have tarantulas on my eyes. lol

Some of my favs:
NAILS
For nail polish if I don't have an acrylic top coat over my natural nails, I like Red Carpet Manicure gel polish.
Regular polish: OPI's I Theodora You, Out The Door fast dry top coat

FACE
Bare Minerals foundation or Revlon PhotoReady
Revlon's Wine With Everything lipstick (I have a zillion lipsticks from all different brands)
Revlon pressed powder
L'Oreal concealer crayon
Younique 3D mascara or Maybelline Great Lash

SKINCARE
Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash (I don't have acne, but I like that it has salicylic acid).
Skin Obsession Glycolic Peel 40%
Alpha Hydrox lotion

PERFUME
Estee Lauder Pleasures
Clinique Happy Heart
Lancome Tresor

Ladies, I need your help. I'm looking for product recommendations for color correction. I have dark under eye circles/bags and concealer alone doesn't work. What are your favorite products to tackle this problem?

You need a peach toned corrector. There's one called Eve Pearl that is supposed to be good. I like the Maybelline Age Rewind concealer with the little sponge.

I agree with 33girl on the color correction. I have the same problem with dark circles. The best product I've found is Conceal from Mirabella. I think it comes in different tones...mine says "diminish 1" on the label. I bought it at the salon I go to on recommendation of one of the stylists who specializes in wedding party make-up.

Target is now carrying a brand called Boots. It is a pharmacy brand from the UK. Friends of mine who live there speak highly of it. I never tried any of it when I was there- just too busy to shop for skin care!! I haven't found any in the Targets near me, so it obviously isn't in all of them yet.

They've had Boots in Target for like a decade now. I think they might be phasing it out rather than getting more of it.

Huh, that's interesting, cause last month I read an article about it now being brought into Target. That was why I have been looking for it. I wonder what's up?

Just got a new dark red matte lipstick by MAC called Diva. It looks good on pretty much any skintone, great color!

Some of the Target stores in SoCal have a Boots representative in the cosmetic department to promote the brand, test colors, answer questions, etc.
She helped me finally find a blush color that goes with my skin tone. After years of spending lots of money experimenting with store brands.