mini me

Last week I impulsively placed an order at Sephora.com because I won a free, mini Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow. I've been wanting to try a new BB/CC cream lately, but haven't been able to decide on which one just from reading reviews. I'm also extremely indecisive so any type of "sampler" really appeals to me. 

already obsessed with this little box of happniess

I decided to get the BB Buzz because I didn't want to commit $50 to a BB cream I hadn't used multiple times before, and I love to sample products. This little box is perfect! First of all, I am obsessed with rose gold right so the rose gold packaging is awesome. Also, I like all the brands in the box but have never had anything from Dr. Jart + or boscia before, and have only tried a product or two from Tpo Faced, Stila and Smashbox. This BB box was only $25! If you do the math (I did) you get more ounces of product than one standard tube of BB cream (1 oz.) for half the price - great deal.

The BB creams in this box are like a "one-size fits all" so it's really only for gals with fair skin. I am going to try the boscia BB cream first because it seems to be the tannest one and I still have a faint tan leftover from Summer (tear). I'm really hoping I fall in love with at least one of these so I know which one to purchase in full-size when I'm out.

I redeemed my Sephora points to get a sample of Benefit Benetint, a classic I've always wanted to try, and also picked up three perfume samples. Everything I got is miniature and perfect for traveling!

true life: I have eczema

I have had eczema since I was a baby and countless prescription creams later (applied every day), the eczema that covers my ankles is still there. It's gross, embarrassing, and worst of all -- itchy. 

The solution seems so simple. People tell me all the time, people who don't have eczema, "don't itch and it'll go away." It's not that simple. It's not an itching like a mosquito bite that is on the surface of the skin, it's deep under my skin and lasts for hours. If I don't itch it makes my skin crawl because it's such an uncomfortable sensation. 

The itchy reality

I hate despise when my eczema is visible. Kids are brutally honest and the little swimmers I used to coach always asked me what's wrong with my feet; adults do it too. It doesn't seem like a huge issue to be self-conscious about, but I am. Sure, the issue is exaggerated in my mind, but don't all physical issues seem worse to ourselves than anyone else? It's not a secret that nobody is perfect, yet we're all guilty of focusing on our imperfections. 

Eczema is just one of my physical imperfections. Even Miranda Kerr has physical imperfections (I think?), so we should all have more self lovin' and not focus on trivial things no one else notices!

"Beauty, to me, is being comfortable in your own skin." -Gwyneth Paltrow