Beauty Essentials Ms. Chacha and I Can't Live Without!

Alex and I were chatting the other day about some of our favorite beauty essentials, everything from bathrobes to skin and hair products. We decided we like them so much we wanted to share them with you. Most items are things we found because friends and family recommended them and that is why we felt it was important to share!

So, here they are! Our favorites…all linked back at the bottom of this post to make it easy to read more about them and purchase if you wish!

Hanro-Cotton Waffle Bathrobe. Alex and I get a lot of use out of a short light weight bathrobe. We love to wear them out of the shower, after moisturizing and while applying makeup. The waffle texture is great for absorbing moisture!

Speaking of showers, this “Love Pumice 2 in 1 Pumice Stone for Feet” does the trick! We will even take these scrubs on vacation. Use them in the shower and then moisturize with the Goe Oil (also recommended here) to keep heels smooth! Definitely a must in sandal weather!

Here’s the All Over Long Lasting Natural Body Goe Oil. By far our favorite body oil. A little goes a looong way! Especially moisturizing for those dry Winters in New England!! I first read about this on the Anthropologie website and then discovered it when we were in Utah. What a lifesaver.

Speaking of the “trotters,” these UGG-Ansley Antoinette' Slippers are a winner. Alex and I have been believers in these slippers since we lived in CT. We still wear them in Florida! We promise...they won't owe you a penny!

We must talk about all three of these products at once because they go hand in hand.

There are many hair towels/turbans out there. Don't be fooled. The Aquis Original Microfiber Hair Turban is the best! I think we’ve tried all of them! It absorbs moisture and really cuts down on drying time. Alex and I both love it.

Before brushing out that mane we both like to use this The Wizard Detangling Primer, by Amika. It’s a new one to our hair regimen thanks to Alex’s hair stylist. We purchased one bottle to try and we must purchase another because it goes back and forth between our two medicine cabinets!!

I don’t know how we got along all those years without the Wet Brush Flex Dry! Talk about "No More Tears!" I use it every day (so does Alex) on wet or dry hair!

For those days when you don’t have time to wash your hair or you just need a refresh. We love this Batiste Dry Shampoo Clean & Light Bare. Dry Shampoo is a lifesaver!! I was using the colored ones for a while but I don't like the way the color comes off on towels. This version is lightweight and fresh! Spray from a distance, let it sit a minute and then blow dry it through!

Here is another grouping of products that go well together…

We love having a spa headband and are not particular about which brand we use. I like to keep one in the guest bath too. They are also great when applying masks! I like this Terry Cloth Spa Headband, by Tatibana. It has a velcro closure instead of being an elastic pull on version.

Speaking of taking off makeup…I have used Lancome BI-FACIL - Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover for years. I have tried many others in between but always come back to Lancome.

Instead of using a cottonball my dear friend, Laurie, turned me onto these Shiseido Facial Cotton Squares. They are super for removing eye makeup when paired with the Lancome BiFacil. They are much easier on delicate skin areas.

Although, this Clarisonic Mia Smart Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush has been on the market for a while, I only was able to try it yesterday at a special spa day that Alex and I shared. I can’t wait to get one! Maybe Santa will bring one!!! I don’t think a speck of dirt is left on the face and it’s super gentle.

I always believe a makeup mirror is an essential. However, the older I get the more I need the magnification of a makeup mirror. I love this VESAUR - 10" Lighted Makeup Mirror - 5X Magnifying Mirror-LED Lights because it has both regular and magnifying mirrors and is pretty compact for small places.

This is the perfect time to talk about brows. I am obsessed with Anastasia Beverly Hills - Precision Tweezers and Anastasia Beverly Hills - Brow Gel. Don't let anyone use these tweezers for splinters! I always keep them in my makeup bag! The brow gel goes on smooth and doesn’t clump or flake.

These Mario Badescu - Mist and Glow Facial Spray Collection, (3 Piece Set - Lavender, Cucumber, Rose) are wonderful after a day in the sun. This travel size is also great to take along as a refresher after Alex's riding or even in a carry on for after a flight. We each have a favorite but we'll let you decide which is your pick. We suggest the pack of 3 to sample first!

This Yonka -Facial Spray (Normal And Oily Skin) Toner is a must, especially for both teens! I have been using it for years!!! I’m not kidding…probably since 1991!!! For any acne outbreaks (especially from riding or football helmets) I suggest compresses with the Shiseido cotton squares. It is amazing how well it works.

I was lucky enough to sample The Countertime Collection for a week and I'm sold! Have you heard about BeautyCounter? “One by one, they are leading a movement to a future where all beauty is clean beauty. They are powered by people, and their collective mission is to get safer products into the hands of everyone. Formulate, advocate, & educate—that’s their motto for creating products that truly perform while holding themselves to unparalleled standards of safety. Why? It’s really this simple: beauty should be good for you.” They are an amazing company and their products will not disappoint. The facial cleansing oil, Supreme Cream and Eye Renewal Cream were really impressive! I am also a fan of their foundation and toner pads (especially for traveling).

All products are linked in this catalog…Beauty Essentials Ms. Chacha and I Can't Live Without!

We hope you enjoyed the suggestions! Would love to hear any of yours. You can always email us or dm @therealchachaolivia.

Fashionably yours,

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