For the longest time now I have wanted to introduce skincare and beauty talks onto the blog. I've been into DIYs and skin products since high school and over the past 5 years, I've picked up a few tips and tricks that have helped my skin. This post is going to kickstart my #beauty series with products from a brand I found on social media: Glossier. Since following them on Instagram, I have grown to admire the brand's messaging and aesthetic. However, I've been a bit skeptical of a few products so I finally decided to test them out. Keep reading for my final thoughts!

The Milky Jelly Cleanser

Cleansers have never really WOW'd me. Their purpose, in my opinion, is just to wash the face completely. I tend to lean towards basic cleansers, or my Purity 3-in-1 cleanser for days I need to clean off a full face of makeup. The Milky Jelly Cleanser is a simple, practical everyday cleanser. It's gooey, thick and slightly-scented formula left skin feeling fresh and hydrated. I have been using it for over a week (morning and night) and so far, no irritation or break-out. 

I was, however, expecting a lot more from this cleanser based on the raving reviews I read before purchasing. It's a good product, but there's nothing extraordinary about it. It does the job.

Priming Moisturizer and Skin Balm

The Priming Moisturizer is a light, watery formula that melts into skin with a healthy, dewy finish. I think the Priming Moisturizer is great as a base to lightweight/natural makeup, or for a bare-face look if you only need a bit of moisture. I did test out this product as a primer by wearing it under the Glossier Skin Tint and it proved to hold the makeup in place. But I'm not confident that this primer would lock a full face of makeup for a long period of time.

The balm, on the other hand, is literally the "balm" dot com! I absolutely love this product and what it does for skin! The modern makeup hype is all about matte foundation, lipstick, eyeshadows, etc... and I am probably the only one who would rather rock a dewy, hydrated face. I love gloss, shine, sleekness, and lots of glow! This balm achieves that look with no effort at all. I just simply press the balm onto the "high" points of my face.

Skin Tint in color Deep

The Skin Tint is a tinted moisturizer with a thin, watery consistency and minimal-coverage finish. It's definitely not a full-face product, I wouldn't advise layering the product for better coverage. It would be pointless. Skin Tint is ideal for a woke-up-like-this faux face. It's hydrating, dewy and has a blurring effect that makes the skin look so plush. I'd recommend to anyone like me who dislikes the heaviness of foundation but wants to achieve better looking skin.

Glossier Haloscope Highlighter Stick in color Topaz

The highlighter itself is one of my fave basic makeup essentials. I'm a college student so I don't necessarily have the time nor energy for a full-face just to walk in Texas heat for an hour and a half long lecture and back to my room. It's just not practical. Instead, I use BB cream, mascara, eyebrow penciling, bronzer and a subtle glow using the Haloscope. Glossier doesn't really make products for full-coverage so if you're in the market for highlighters and you prefer a noticeable shine, this product is not for you. However! If you need a quick but natural "glow from within" this is your go-to! What I love most about the haloscope is it's formula. A lot of highlighters come as powders which I absolutely hate (there's only one powder highlight that I like and that's from E.L.F.!) because it's not a natural look, in my opinion. I like for my glo' to be slick - not brushed on. So I instantly fell in love with the creamy stick. BUT beware, the haloscope has coconut and castor oil in its ingredients so I'm not sure how that would translate on oily/acne-prone skin? I know Glossier advertises for all skin types but the amount of oils might be a problem for some. Make sure to swatch it on skin and see how you react before you continue to swab it all over!

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