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SKIN ESSENCE: Your Skin’s New BFF

16 May, 2019 Laytee Samida

A few weeks ago, my skin and I were going through it bad! I was going through some career drama, which lead to stress and my skin showing the signs. So, I did what I usually do when my skin acts up; go back to the basics. I broke out my simple skincare routine and strayed away from strong ingredients. However, all of my night time moisturizers were too heavy and/or strong to use. Plus, since it’s starting to warm up, I know I didn’t want nor need anything to heavy. Enter, skin essences! Skin essences are low key a must-have for every skincare products collection, no matter your skin type. Plus the right skin essence can bring out the best in other skincare products you use.

SKIN ESSENCE: Your Skin's New BFF

Skin essences have become my favorite product to use and I need more. I’ve tried a couple, but have many others I want ASAP! Keep reading to see why I’m a firm believer in an essence for you skin and the ones I personally love.

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Stained Couture BEAUTY WANTS v.1

9 May, 2019 Laytee Samida

So, this series is long overdue, because I should’ve been doing this regularly. \I occasionally share beauty products I’m wanting for a new season or in LHLs, but not in a dedicated series. *clears throat* Well, that ends today, but this is the first official post for BEAUTY WANTS! This is where I will share some of the beauty products I’m currently wanting, which will only happen a few times a year.

BEAUTY WANTS v.1 | STAINED COUTURE

Now, to see what beauty products I’m wanting and that are resting in my online shopping carts, keep reading.

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IOTW: Witch Hazel and Rosewater Toner

22 April, 2019 Laytee Samida

ITEM OF THE WEEK is a weekly series on Stained Couture that highlights a product we’re currently loving. This week: Witch Hazel and Rosewater Toner

ITEM OF THE WEEK: Witch Hazel and Rosewater Toner

I think I’ve said it here before, but if not, here it is again: I love toners! No matter how many times I’ve tried to act like toners weren’t important or not use them as much, I always go running back. I feel like I’ve tried no less than 100 toners in my lifetime. That’s not an exaggerating.

Not all of them were, but there have been some gems. So much so, I feel like I can tell a good one for me in less than 2 uses. However, within the first use of Mario Badescu’s new Witch Hazel and Rosewater toner, it only took one use. Keep reading about my new favorite toner. Plus, it has rosewater, which is one of my favorite skincare ingredients.

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ICE ROLLER: The Beauty Tool I Didn’t Know I Needed

10 April, 2019 Laytee Samida

I’m totally one of those people that sees something oddly cool on social media and immediately adds to their Amazon cart. However, I think I only end up buying about 3.4% of those items. One of those products that made it to the finish line of my mailbox is an ice roller. What is an “ice roller”, you might be wondering. Truthfully, if I hadn’t seen someone use it, I would’ve thought the same thing.

ICED ROLLER: My new Best Friend | STAINED COUTURE

However, I’ve been using this oddly weird looking device for months now and it’s time to share. Keep reading to see all the ways that I’ve fallen in love with an ice roller and why you might need one, too.