Beauty Products: Winners

A family that runs together, stays together.

AM Workout

1 mile with Sadie (the pooch) ~ 11:00 minutes (she’s slow!)

2.25 miles to the gym

15 minutes weight lifting for my legs

2.25 miles back home

Total: 5.5 miles/49 minutes

PM Workout

0.5 miles with Sadie

1 mile by myself

2 miles with Craig

Total: 3.5 miles/33 minutes

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I received a promotion at work over a month ago and finally started training for my new job this week. It has been a nice change of pace to learn about a new process. Who knew I would be supporting my current employer even before I started working for them?

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I am very picky about my beauty products. I am constantly trying new products and looking for the one item that is worth every penny.

For starters, I love my Purpose face wash. It leaves my face feeling super clean and easily washes my makeup off. I use this cleansing wash with my Clarisonic each night.

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I have tried a slough of deodorants, but I always find myself going back to Dove. It rarely leaves white marks on my clothes and helps with razor burn. I love the clean, fresh scents and have never tried a scent I didn’t like.

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I have been using Aveda shampoo and conditioners for several years now. I’ve tried experimenting with other shampoo and conditioners, but Aveda products are where it’s at. I love the scents and that they are made with natural ingredients. DSC_0037

I picked up this Dove body wash at the end of the summer and love the lather it provides and the pleasant scent. DSC_0038

I have professed my love for Aquage before, and I’m still in love. I use this every day to attempt to add volume to my oh-so-thin hair.

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I have also been using this Suave moouse in combination with Aquage. I figure the more, the better, right? I do have to admit that for such a cheap product, this stuff really works.

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I am not easily persuaded to buy hair products the stylist tries to sell you, but I did splurge on this Moroccan Oil heat protection spray. I am a sucker for good-smelling products and this stuff has the best smell ever. I also really thinks it helps smooth my tresses and make my hair extra soft.

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Questions

What are some of your favorite beauty products?

Do you run with your significant other or family members—pets included!

Hi, I'm Michelle

I love running around the lakes of Minnesota, running after my two boys, and racing anything from the 5K to the marathon. I have been blogging here since 2010 when I ran my first marathon. I finally secured my sub-3 hour marathon after trying for 8 years.

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5 Comments

  1. 10.24.13
    Sarah said:

    i used to use garnier fructis hair care products. relatively inexpensive but still worked well. and i love suave hairspray too! actually i am using one of the suave upgraded shampoo & conditioner now, a Moroccan oil infused one. but since chopping my hair off, i only have to wash & dry my hair, no products at all. it’s super nice. 🙂

    and btw, reading your blog really makes me want to run. i’m trying to take at least one week off from running to recover, maybe 2, after my marathon and i want to run SO BAD!!! yesterday i settled for a long walk after work instead, haha. but my husband went running yesterday and i was so jealous. we usually run together and i love it. 🙂

    • 10.24.13
      Michelle said:

      Don’t be mistaken, I should not be running either. I am not recovered from this marathon and have been pushing it too hard, too quickly. I am going to have to take the next couple of weeks off. I don’t know how long I will last though.

  2. 10.24.13
    Tina@GottaRunNow said:

    I like to run with my husband and my dog, too. Since I recently ran the St. George Marathon, I’ve only been walking my dog lately, but pretty soon we’ll be running again.

  3. 11.1.13
    Kristy said:

    I really liked my TIGI hair products I got from Menards 🙂 …they were called Love Peace and the Planet. I wish Menards would have those free products again.

    • 11.1.13
      Michelle said:

      Haha! Too funny. Oh Menards and all the free things we’ve gotten there. . . .