Obviously you’ve heard me sing the praises of Elemis skincare for quite some time now, and today on my Instagram Stories I walked you through several of my all-time favorites. You might have noticed a couple of new additions to the squad: First, I finally made the switch to the jumbo size of Elemis’ cleansing balm because I use it so religiously that there was really no reason not to commit. Additionally, I’ve recently discovered the brand’s cleansing oil, which, in combination with the cleansing balm, is the ideal way to cleanse your skin without stripping it of its natural oils and moisture (I did an entire post on the subject here). This particular cleansing oil is made of a blend of winter rose oil, omega-9s, and chia seed, and removes dirt and makeup brilliantly, without any of the uncomfortable dryness that other cleansers can cause. Other Elemis favorites mentioned in my stories are their superfood facial oil, the pro-collagen advanced eye treatment, and the pro-collagen oxygenating night cream. You can also read more details on these top favorites and my general love affair with Elemis as a skincare wonderbrand here. If you’re looking to add to your collection or give the brand a try, remember to use discount code MARY25 which will get you 25% off elemis.com!
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The secret’s out: I’ve done my own gel nails at home for years. I’m not talking about a manicure with regular nail polish or the pseudo-gel polish alternatives out there. I’m talking about doing a professional-quality gel (or shellac) manicure with the exact products that are used at your salon. This is not a drill.
With the right technique and a little patience, you can truly get the same high quality, long-lasting result at a fraction of the price, without leaving your home. Since we’re all social distancing right now, I wanted to break down everything you need to achieve a gel manicure and I promise, anyone can do this! Below I’m detailing every product and trick for achieving a perfect, healthy, long-lasting manicure (or pedicure) at home so we can all save some money and love our nails (whether we’re self-quarantined or not).