You will notice I only use two brands: Beauty Counter + Drunk Elephant.  That really never used to be the case but as soon as I found out I was expecting I wanted to make the switch to pregnancy and breast feeding safe products and both these lines provide that. Full disclosure, I was gifted the Drunk Elephant products but I will be purchasing them again once they run out, I LOVE them.  I have been using Beauty Counter products for a few years now and have purchased all the products. My sister does sell Beauty Counter and if you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out and ask her for help-she is a great resource! You can follow her here.

For reference, I would say my skin in combination but more on the dry side especially during the winter months. I have VERY sensitive skin and I am currently breast feeding! I breakout hormonally and have dark spots (melasma) from my pregnancy.

Morning Skincare Routine:

Step 1: Lotus Cleansing Balm
– removes eye makeup and doesn’t burn your eyes
-feels amazing on your skin
-you can use it as a mask- just leave it on overnight for a super hydrating mask!

Step 2: All Bright C-Serum
– leaves your skin with a dewy, radiant glow
– hands down my favourite skincare product
– helps to reduce the appearance of dark spots – this has helped with my melasma (dark spots I got while pregnant with Dane)

Step 3: Brightening Face Oil
– gives your skin a bright dewy affect.
– helps with hydration.
– it’s lightweight but also very hydrating
*best face oil I have used… and I have tried a lot!

Step 4: Protini Polypeptide Moisturizer
– my all time favourite moisturizer
– thick in texture but lightweight on the skin
– very hydrating but doesn’t sit on the face or ball when putting on foundation

Step 5: Ultra Renewal Eye Cream 
– helps to decrease dark circles
– very hydrating
– great for sensitive eyes. I have VERY sensitive skin and even more sensitive eyes (everything makes them water) and this doesn’t bother them.

Evening Skincare Routine

Step 1: Lotus Cleansing Balm *same as AM

Step 2: Tripeptide Radiance Serum
-hydrating – I especially like to add this step into my routine in the fall and winter
– helps with radiance – gives a nice glow! You can also use this in your AM face routine but I use the vitamin c serum instead in the day to help reduce dark spots
– great for sensitive skin
– helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles

Step 3: Overnight Resurfacing Peel *every second night only*
– I will admit I have a love hate relationship with this product. I HATE the way it smells- it is so gross!
– it also burns slightly- but it is a peel so it is to be expected BUT the way it makes my skin feel the next day makes it so worth it.
– gently exfoliates the skin giving you a beautiful glow the next day!

Step 4: Tetrapeptide Supreme Cream
-VERY hydrating! The most hydrating cream I have ever used making it great for Sask winters
– some people like this cream so much they use it day and night in the winter months. I typically do not, but if I am feeling very dry I will.

Step 5: Ultra Renewal Eye Cream *Same as AM

Favourite Face Scrub: ZO Medical Exfoliating Polish
– hands down my favourite scrub ever! It is a bit of a splurge but in my opinion it is worth every penny. I have honestly probably bought 10 of them over the past 5 years.

I hope you find this helpful! What are your favourite skincare products!?

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On top of being a teacher and having dry hands all the time, my belly has also been growing so quickly from my pregnancy.  It’s super important to keep my skin moisturized as it stretches, so I never miss lathering up on lotion in the morning before I head to school. But, there is nothing worse than lathering up and then getting dressed only to notice a big grease stain as you’re walking out the door, which never happens with Vaseline and is one of the reasons I love this lotion so much. It contains micro droplets of Vaseline Original Jelly to help lock in moisture but again, won’t leave you feeling greasy or stain your clothes! It will however, leave you smelling great as it is infused with light classic almond scent!

As I navigate my way through pregnancy, I am learning all sorts of things- it sure is a wild journey! One thing I didn’t realize is just how itchy your skin gets!! It makes sense, it’s stretching to make room for that growing baby. This Vaseline Body lotion has helped relieve some of that itch by keeping it moisturized. I keep it on my nightstand and make sure to lather up before bed every night. I also keep some in my classroom at school, like I mentioned before I sanitize my hands about 100 times a day so you can imagine how it leaves my hands feeling. The Vaseline Intensive Care Almond Smooth body lotion is a must for me!

Special thanks to Vaseline for sponsoring this post! And thank YOU for supporting all of the brands I love to work with on Teach Me Style, I couldn’t do it without you!

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The costs of these brushes are so affordable which I love! I am not a professional makeup artists so I’m not looking to drop a boat load of cash on brushes.  These give you that professional feeling without breaking the bank! I’m gonna stop there… I could go on and on, in fact I have already.  If you want to know more about Sigma brushes and the ones I have you can read all about their brushes/ products here, here, here, and here! LOL

As I know you’re all aware of, the Nordstrom Anniversary sale is on NOW! (If you missed my post about the sale you can read that here) There are so many amazing deals on clothes, shoes, handbags, accessories and cosmetics! This year Sigma has joined in on the fun and has partnered with Nordstrom for some exclusive deals… if you thought the prices were good before, wait for these… you ready?!

• Brilliant & Spellbinding Eye Shadow Palette – In-Store & Online – $25(In store price for Canadians) Click here to shop!
• Innovation Duo – In-Store & Online – $35 (In store price for Canadians) – Click here to shop! Products included: Sigma Spa Express Brush Cleaning Mat & 3DHD Kabuki

• Classically Beautiful Brush Set – Online Only – $50 Click here to shop!
  Brushes included: E40, E45, E06, F82

• Free full-size E56 Shader with $50 purchase – Online Only

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