Fung Wah, skin care and Parker Posey
My mother is dead set against the Fung Wah bus. She emails me articles on a regular basis detailing how they explode, crash and blow up. She has convinced me not to take the bus.
D tells me, according to the New York Times, there is a trend toward minimalism in skin care. "You do this already," he told me. All you need, says the article, is moisturizer and sunblock. I would add cleanser. I used to use St. Ives Clear Pore Cleanser, recommended to me by my friend Carpe, but it has disappeared from the tristate area. Fortunately, Aveeno's Calming Foaming Cleanser (stuff that foams is so fun!) is even better.
My mother got us a 5-month free subscription to Netflix, so we are busy renting everything under the sun. Tonight we saw The Oh in Ohio, a Parker Posey flick. It's about a woman who can't go to her happy place, and it was fun, surprisingly romantic and cute. It's the kind of movie you'd think you wouldn't want Danny DeVito remotely involved in, but it works.
D tells me, according to the New York Times, there is a trend toward minimalism in skin care. "You do this already," he told me. All you need, says the article, is moisturizer and sunblock. I would add cleanser. I used to use St. Ives Clear Pore Cleanser, recommended to me by my friend Carpe, but it has disappeared from the tristate area. Fortunately, Aveeno's Calming Foaming Cleanser (stuff that foams is so fun!) is even better.
My mother got us a 5-month free subscription to Netflix, so we are busy renting everything under the sun. Tonight we saw The Oh in Ohio, a Parker Posey flick. It's about a woman who can't go to her happy place, and it was fun, surprisingly romantic and cute. It's the kind of movie you'd think you wouldn't want Danny DeVito remotely involved in, but it works.
Comments
I'm curious- what else would you put on your skin, besides moisturizer and sunblock? I guess I'm revealing myself as a skincare ignoramus.
I alternate between Liquid Neutrogena and Philosophy's Purity Made Simple, the only ones I've found so far that aren't too drying for my skin.
i am a skincare ignormaus too (we should call ourselves minimalists ;) I think some people use firming creams, wrinkle creams, Retinol (I think?), and all manner of anti-aging concoctions that claim to go above & beyond the traditional moisturizer. i am skeptical about their claims, though. as long as it's clean, soft and protected from the sun, it's all good.
As far as skincare minimalists go, I believe I'd fit into that category. My problem is that I can't really moisturize or wear sunscreen without having my already broken out face explode even more. Anyone have any good moisturizers or suncreeens that don't do this? I'm almost ready to go to the doctor to get a prescription. Almost.
Why are you bringing up Fung Wah, by the way? Were you thinking of traveling to Boston on it?
rox - i have the same problem. i think jason night moisturizing cream is pretty good, but i have to use it sparingly.
I could never be a skincare minimalist...I'm addicted to toiletries and trying out new stuff! I'm currently using Estee Lauder products.