Emily Jean

People always told that time flies when you have children, but holy cow! Time really has flown by! I can’t believe my son is now 6 months old (well technically 6 and a half months old now). Trying to get this post up on time is almost impossible as a new mom. Being a mommy has honestly been the best experience of my life. It’s so rewarding. Yes, it can be stressful and exhausting at times, but it’s so worth it.
Ryder (my son) has grown so much it’s scary! He’s such a little boy now. Thankfully he still loves his momma to the moon and back, but he could care less about cuddling anymore (so sad). He would much rather be playing with toys or his cousins.
Boys love boobies and he is no different haha. Nursing has been such a blessing and such a great bond. We’re still going very strong with nursing and he’s not such a fan of solids. I’ve tried it all! Nothing’s as good as breastmilk. He gags himself and makes the funniest faces when I’m feeding him solids. It’s so funny!
Well there’s a little update on us, I’ll keep you guys up to date more frequently from now on!
Xoxo,
Em

If your reading this blog post your probably wondering if the IT Cosmetics Confidence In A Cream is worth all the hype and the price, right? Well, let me just start by saying ABSOLUTELY YES! I'll give you many reasons as to why I love this moisturizer, but first let me just state that this is hands down my favorite moisturizer I have ever tried! Being so into skincare and beauty I have tried a lot of moisturizers so my previous statement means a lot. I can't even begin to explain how buttery smooth my skin has become, oh my god!

Let's start by discussing the benefits this product claims to achieve:
HYDRATION - I would agree with this claim 100%. My skin has never felt more hydrated and this hydration lasts! I apply this product morning and evening and when I go to wash my face in the evening my skin is still glowing with hydration. My skin does not look oily or greasy at all, it honestly looks like i'm glowing from within.

GOOD FOR ALL SKIN TYPES - I have combination skin, oily in my t-zone and pretty dry everywhere else. Therefor this claim has proven itself once again.

ANTI AGING - I am not sure of this claim because this is an ANTI aging benefit which means it will prevent aging, so come back to me in 10 years lol. I can guarantee that I will still be using this moisturizer.

REJUVENATES & RESTORES SKIN - Since having my son my skincare routine has come to a halt, that being said my skin was looking very dull and "damaged". Once I had my new mom routine down I began to bring my favorite daily routines back into my life which was my skincare routine. I began to notice how dull my skin was and it really bummed me out, since I don't have time for skincare and makeup application on a daily basis, I had to focus on my skin. I did tons of research on products and came to find this moisturizer as the top selling product at Ulta. Anyways, back to this claim of rejuvenating and restoring skin, it did just this in a matter of 1 week! No joke! I was shocked! It's like i never neglected my skin for the past 7 weeks ( I am so ashamed of myself for doing that ). My skin is now smoother than ever and feels like my sons now 9 week old skin lol. I used to have texture issues with little tiny bumps around my chin area, but not anymore and I couldn't be any happier with my skin.

PLUMPS SKIN & FILLS LINES INSTANTLY - Again, this claim is accurate. From lack of sleep with a newborn my skin/eye area/lines needed some serious help! I have gotten so many compliments on my skin and my well being recently even though I've been sleep deprived for 9 weeks lol. My under eye bags instantly vanish once I apply my moisturizer and it last throughout the day as well which is an extra bonus.They do have an eye cream which I am dying to try! Just think, if the face cream did wonders for my sleepy tired eyes then just imagine what the eye cream would do!

Overall, this product is a miracle! I have gotten my mom and my two older sisters hooked on this moisturizer. No, this is not sponsored and I am not being paid. It Cosmetics has no idea I am even doing this review. This moisturizer is just that good, honestly! You will not be disappointed at all.
Now I need to try the facial cleanser and the eye cream!

xoxo,
Em

Since having a baby I haven't been able to fully get back into my daily swing of things, but I have FINALLY been able to get back into my skincare routine! I am so excited lol. Skincare is my absolute favorite part of my day. I do this skincare routine religiously and it has really been working for me. I try to switch some products up monthly, but there's a couple products I never change.

I always have my Purity One-Step Facial Cleaner on hand, this stuff is seriously amazing! It takes off all of my makeup with out having to use a makeup wipe beforehand and it completely takes off my waterproof mascara. Since I am a busy mom the simple all-in-one products are the best for me. I also really like the fact that this face wash has a very simple light fragrance, I personally can't stand the face washes that have a very potent scent that lingers on your face all day.

Once I have washed my face I then go in with a toner and my current favorite is the Mario Badescu Alpha Grapefruit Cleansing Lotion. This toner doesn't strip my face dry and make it feel tight, I HATE that feeling. It is very moisturizing but not oily. It's honestly the perfect balance between a toner and moisturizer. It gets the job done! Sometimes I will spray my face with the Mariod Badescu Facial Spray With Aloe, Herbs & Rose Water. This is just a simple quick way to refresh my skin and add some moisture. This facial spray is also excellent at refreshing your makeup throughout the day! I like the fact that Mario Badescu is an all natural brand as well.

The last two products I use are Michael Todd Anti Aging Serum and the Origins Dr. Weil Mega-Bright moisturizer. The serum is a very light weight gel texture, it is not oily at all. It completely dries on the skin and almost feels like water as you put it onto your skin. I haven't noticed a drastic change with this serum, but I am more so using it for preventative measures. The Origins moisturizer is hands down my absolute favorite product out of all the products I have mentioned. I do actually notice my skin looking brighter and more vibrant with this product. The texture of this moisturizer is a mix between a gel and a cream... if that makes any sense. It does not leave me oily or shiny in a bad way, but adds lots of moisture!

At night time I do add a few more products into my routine and switch some things out, but for the most part it is the same steps. I will post a night time skin care routine soon, but for now I hope you enjoy my morning skincare routine!

Xoxo, Em