janie ilona's beauty rants

Chemical Exfoliants  I’m a huge chemical exfoliant fan, and I am willing to convert anyone who thinks otherwise. Keep reading if youre using a physcial exfolaint, GOD forbid St. *ve’s scrubs… I beg of you, your mother begs of you, and your skin is begging you.  So, questions arise: What are chemical exfoliants, how are they different than a physical exfoliants, and why is chemical superior? How do I know which one’s are good for me, my skin, and my routine?  Let’s get into the science (says me, not a scientist). According to Dermascope , “ Chemical or mechanical exfoliation increases keratinocyte proliferation by weakening the intercellular glue that binds the dead cells together, allowing these cells to shed off, which clears the top layers of the stratum corneum of dead skin cells, debris, and impactions.” So think of all that dry skin as crusty, dried up glue— think of elementery school when you’d put glue on your palms. When you mechanically exfolate (think of a sc

2019 Favorites I’m late but I’m here! This took a lot of contemplation— what a year! Started this blog, and began to look at beauty in a whole different light than I had before— in any facet. I’ve always had phases or looks, but now I’m looking toward the future as a career in beauty becomes more real; what is my philosphy on beauty? What are my staples— if I were to have them? As I become an adult and leave childhood behind, will I choose to get bolder as I had always thought, or stick to the classics? I’m still trying to get a grip on these questions, and how the answers will morphe and change in the years to come. But for now, the easiest thing to do is find awesome products. Here are my 2019 favorites! Makeup:  2019 was the year that made me fall in love with makeup again— I got so into skincare, I forgot how fun it was to play around with different colors, textures and techniques. Definetly a big year for eyes— I had a falling out with eyeliner in 9th grade when I rea

Updated Skincare Routine  New Year, New Routine! If I was really on it, I would do a new post for each season, but time flies when you spend all your money on skincare. Here’s my routine for winter...moisture, moisture, and more moisture. This is a time of nourishing the skin and doing everything I can to prevent wind-burnt cheeks and a nose flakier than the croissants at the coffee shop I write these posts. I also need to do these more because I never realize how much I’m doing until I write it all down and add links...I feel a bit like Patrick Bateman rn. Maybe it’s Maybelline, maybe its murder? Just kidding. Here’s what you came here for.  Morning Routine:     Cleansing: Wash face with Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser . Toning: Gently wipe cotton pad with Son and Park Beauty Water — use Heritage Store Rose Water Spray after (toning and every other step). Serum: Pat The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 all over the face and neck Eyes: Pat on one pump of G