Thursday, February 7, 2013

BU-tiful: What Are BU Girls Carrying in Their Makeup Bags?

Meet Susan. She's a Junior studying accounting and finance at Boston University's School of Management. Ever since I met Susan in October, I've been curious about how she keeps her hair and skin so healthy. During a recent trip to her apartment Susan shared her secrets to her clear complexion and perfect hair. 

 When it comes to her beauty routine, Susan goes for a no frills approach. Both functional and affordable, Susan's picks prove that you can healthy skin and hair no matter your skin type. Let's see what Susan considers her must-have products.

  1. Bare Minerals MATTE Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - "This foundation is light and doesn't clog my pores. I love that it doesn't look like I'm wearing any makeup," Susan says. Choosing a matte foundation is key when you have oily skin. Bare Minerals receives rave reviews as one of the best foundations for oily skin.
  2. Fekkai Glossing Cream- Susan has the healthiest hair I've ever seen. She accredits this Fekkai Glossing Cream for "taming frizz and preventing split ends." Susan reccomends buying the travel size. "You only need a pea-sized amount," Susan adds.
  3. Clean and Clear Continuos Control Acne Cleanser- Finding a great facial cleanser is difficult, especially if you have oily skin. Susan recommends Clean and Clears' Continuos Control Acne Cleanser because it eliminates oil throughout the day. The best part: It's under $10.
  4. Paul Mitchell Extra Body Daily Boost- "This product gives great volume while still leaving your hair soft," Susan says. Using a volumizing products can cut your style time in half. Using less heat means less breakage, so you're on your way to long, strong and healthy hair.
  5. Cetaphil Oil Control Moisturizer- "This moisturizer is great because it's soothing and it's compatible with the medicine prescribed to me by my dermatologist ," Susan says. 

Are there five beauty products that you couldn't live without? Share them with me!

-Monica