Currently crushing on~

Everyone is always asking me for recommendations on beauty, wellness and travel so I decided to start a list of all of my favorites, my instagram FOMO moments and where I hangout frequently.

MY BEAUTY ROLODEX~

FACIALS~

See the blog post about TAKE CARE~A serene little Venice studio with an array of self care options including-

Micro-current facial, Stem Cell, LED, Micro-needling, yoga and meditation. I love Tess, she's super warm, gentle and inviting.

Next stop FACE GYM~Had to see what all the hype was about. I had a headache and dark circles so a face massage sounded amazing. It really was like a face workout. I chose the Signature Sculpt ~Improves lymphatic drainage, lifts and tones, stimulates circulation and contours...yes please! My esthetician used all kinds of tools including a little fitness ball. The cold gua sha tools felt amazing. I left with glowing skin and a definite improvement in my dark circles. They recommend once a week which would be dreamy if I had the time. I will definitely treat myself again. Next up the Cryo Contour. The products smell amazing especially the cleanser and the Youth Reformer Serum with Palo Santo. I would also recommend the Collagen Cream and if you really want to splurge-get the PURE LIFT FACE tool. See you again soon @facegym

I recently had an amazing facial with Heather Nicole . She offers FORMA, micro~current, red light therapy, PRP and more progressive treatments in a welcoming home studio~Each treatment is customized to the individual based on your skin concerns and needs. So far I've had a custom facial, Morpheus 8 and a combo of Forma & Micro current. Heather is very knowledgable about beauty from the inside and out. She has an in resident Plastic surgeon who does the Morpheus 8 and injections. For me..the jury is still out on the Morpheus. I've done it three times on my neck but I wasn't blown away by the results, however after one treatment of FORMA/Mirco-current combo, I think I am sold

@heathernicoleskincare

KAT RUDU~

You can see more of my favorite products, recommendations, beauty gurus and more on my GUIDES on IG 

@scandalmakeup

 

BEAUTY PRODUCTS~ I am a Makeup Artist for my Day Job and I get asked all the time about Serums, Mascara, Foundations and skincare. These are my most recent obsessions~                               

SERUMS~
Vintners Daughter
Herbivore Orchid
Uma oil
Everyday Oil  
NUCIFERA~Balm, Serum and Mist
8 FACES
Holistic Ranch
Face Gym~Youth Reformer Serum with Palo Santo

French Farmacie

FOUNDATION~

Jones Road
RMS
Westman Atelier
Merit
Kjaer Weis 
Ilia

MASCARA~
Loreal Voluminous is my OG favorite

I've recently made the switch to more natural brands because my eyes have become very sensitive. So far i like Exa Beaty and RMS

BLUSH~ I am a blush addict so the list is long. I have a few of each of these brands but to make it easier, I will just list one fav color...or two
Saie~I love every color
Merit~Beverly Hills
RMS~
Westman Atelier~
Kjaer Weis~
Manasi7~
Alima Pure in HOPE
Glossier cloud paints

Jones Road~

SKINCARE~

HUSK~Face Lotion

Maya Chia~Advance Response Complex

Ursa Major~

 

LUA Rose Mint toner

Nucifera~The Mist  

Sunscreen~Unseen by Supergoop

Poppy & Someday~Sea and Sun Shield  

Eye Cream~Kjaer Weis , Saint Jane Beauty, Goldfaden MD , KAT RUDU for eyes and lips

Scrub~

French Farmacie~very light exfoliating scrub

Mask~

Mario Badescu~Flower & Tonic

BODY CARE~  
Deodorant ~Corpus Naturals + body wash
Nucifera~Balm
Glossier~Body wash 

Uma oil~seriously crush worthy scent                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

BOOKSHELF~Currently reading

HOW TO RULE THE WORLD FROM YOUR COUCH-Laura Day

MEDICAL MEDIUM-Celery Juice, Thyroid Healing & Liver Rescue

SARA GOTTFRIED-The Hormone Cure & Younger

AMY MEYERS-The Autoimmune Solution

Design the Life you Love~

BODY TREATMENTS~On repeat

SURYA SPA~My favorite place to hangout. I discovered Martha years ago. I've done Panchakarama (their signature week long treatment) off and on for about 13 years. This is the best treatment I can recommend if you need a restart for your body and mind.  Words almost can't describe the feeling after spending 5-7 days at Surya. You can find them at the Proper Hotel in Santa Monica

@suryaspaayurveda

POPPY & SOMEDAY~

See the Places blog post on this hidden gem in Laurel Canyon. It's simply magical. @poppyandsomeday  (she has since moved away so the canyon is closed but you can still shop her products)

Favorite products~ Sekhmet Salt Scrub, Sea and Sun Shield and the Marfa Moon Soap

LIFESTYLE~Always reading

GOOP  @goop

WELL & GOOD @iamwellandgood

CHALKBOARD MAGAZINE   @thechalkboardmag                                                                                                                                                  

INSTAGRAM HANGOUTS~Currently stalking

@devolkitchens What kitchen dreams are made of

@thepsychologieofhome Inspiration found

@astylistguide Beautiful color palettes

@mich_woods   Dreamy goods & spaces

@sfgirlbybay  Always cool with a dreamy abode

 

PODCASTS~Driving LA traffic

TO BE MAGNETIC @tobemagnetic

LIPSTICK ON THE RIM ~

THE DR.'S FARMACY~ Dr. Mark Hyman

 

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