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Taking care of our skin is something everyone should start at a young age. Keeping a consistent beauty routine is so important! Getting in the habit of having a routine makes it a lot easier, which is why you should start right at the beginning of the school year. Here are a few of my favorite products that I use on a day to day basis!

1. Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

This product is an award-winning solution. If you have a blemish on your face, you apply a tiny amount right on the spot before bed. It will dry overnight, and then in the morning the blemish is basically gone. It is fast acting which is great if you have an event coming up and need your face looking clear. Whatever you do, don’t shake the bottle!

2. Living Proof Dry Shampoo

Living Proof is my all-time favorite brand for dry shampoo. Whether I use it one day after showering, or three, my hair always looks fresh and clean. Living Proof dry shampoo cleans the hair, while eliminating sweat, oil and odor. It has the best smell, which stays in your hair al day! One more perk is that it’s color safe and paraben-free so it’s not damaging to hair.

3. Tom’s Deodorant

For me personally, I love this deodorant because it’s great for sensitive skin. I have the most sensitive skin and could never find a deodorant that didn’t irritate my skin, until I found Tom’s. It is a natural deodorant and antiperspirant that keeps you fresh throughout the day! Unlike most deodorants, Tom’s has no aluminum, no parabens and no artificial fragrances.

4. St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Mousse 

It’s no secret that the sun can be extremely damaging to skin which is why self-tanner is my go to. In an effort to keep my skin looking young, I avoid the sun at all costs. St. Tropez self-tanner is the most natural looking tanner and it gives you the after sun glow. It has an amazing tropical scent, unlike the smell of a spray tan. The application is so easy because all you have to do is use a mitt and rub the mousse all over your body. In four to eight hours, you will look like you just had went on vacation!

5. Jade Roller

Jade rollers are great because they have many different uses! They can help improve circulation and vitality, and also help freshen your complexion. I like to put my jade roller in the fridge for about thirty minutes, and then I put a serum on my face and use the jade roller to rub it in. Rubbing the cold jade roller is a great way for me to relax while firming up my face.

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Shalyn Culloton

Illinois '21

My name is Shalyn Culloton and I am from Chicago, Illinois. I currently attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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