Updated Skin Care Regime

Back in January I posted my updated skin care regime. I thought I would revisit this topic and let you know what's changed.

MORNING
Cleanse - Cetaphil Cleanser - Still using. I'm almost done with it and will be looking for a new cleanser at the start of the new year. Any suggestions?
Scrub - New to my routine - Kate Somerville's ExfoliKate - It's pricey but I absolutely LOVE it! A little goes a long way.
Tone - Clean and Clear Deep Cleansing Astringent - Still using but only once a week, if that.
Eye Cream - Boscia Intensive Eye Treatment - I wasn't a huge fan so I'm not trying Boscia's Enlivening Amino-AG Eye Treatment. It's not that great either. Would love some of your recommendations. Preferably something I can buy at Target.
Serum - None right now - I'm using one right now that I love Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum
Cream - Olay Total Effects Advanced Anti-Aging Skincare UV Moisturizer plus SPF 15 - switched back to an old favorite - Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-Aging UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 50
Spot Treatment - First Aid Blemish Eraser

EVENING
Cleanse - Fresh Soy Cleanser and I use the Clarisonic - Still using my Clarisonic but switch to Kate Somerville's Purity Clarifying Cleanser
Eye Cream - Boscia Intensive Eye Treatment - I wasn't a huge fan so I'm not trying Boscia's Enlivening Amino-AG Eye Treatment. It's not that great either. Would love some of your recommendations. Preferably something I can buy at Target.
Treatment- Korres Quercetin & Oak Antiaging & Antiwrinkle Oil-Control Treatment - I like how my skin looks in the morning after using this but I might try Korres Face Serum next - I no longer use the treatment, I switched the serum and love that with the night cream. Perfect combination.
Cream - Korres Quercetin & Oak Antiwrinkle Night Cream
Mask - Boscia Luminizing Black Mask
Spot Treatment - Epiduo (prescription from my dermatologist)

What are your favorites from your skin care routine? I try to have a happy balance of drug store and Sephora items but lately I feel like I'm constantly at Sephora. What are your favorite beauty bargains?

When purchasing skin care products I always try and do it online through drugstore.com and Sephora via Ebates. For those of you not familiar with Ebates it is by far the easiest way to earn FREE money by shopping online. All you have to do is go to Ebates, log in, search for the store you plan on shopping at, click the link and voila you are taken there and all you have to do is shop! Each store has a corresponding percentage of cash back. And the money just adds up. Every quarter Ebates will send you a check and all you have to do is cash it. If you haven't already signed up, I definitely recommend that you do. You get $5 just for signing up! Click here to start getting free money! In addition to cash back from Ebates, drugstore.com gives you 5% back from your purchase in drugstore.com dollars.

How drugstore.com dollars™ works:
You earn drugstore.com dollars on all the eligible purchases you make during a calendar quarter (every three months). Then, you have one month to spend your dollars. Your dollars will be applied to the first eligible order you place during that month using your registered drugstore.com account.

For example, if you purchase $200 in eligible products between October 1 and December 31, you’ll earn $10 in credit to spend on your first order in January.

Only a few more days left...

Tomorrow is the last day to purchase fabulous Stella & Dot jewelry from my online boutique. How purchase is below. And don't forget about the giveaway. See below for those details too.

1. Visit www.stelladot.com/ashleypolo
2. Fill your shopping cart with amazing item
3. Checkout and enter "Christina Scripps" as the hostess.

Each person that places an order will be entered to win either

Josephine Earrings

OR

Signature Clover Bracelet

Feel free to email me if you have any questions about any of the pieces...chances are I own it and love it! Happy Shopping and Gift Giving!

Thrifty Thursday - Make some $$ from Christmas Shopping

Everyone knows my LOVE of Ebates and I wanted to share with you that its a great way to make some money back on all the Christmas shopping you will be doing. I start my Christmas shopping early as you can see from the nice Ebates check I got in the mail last week (my biggest check yet)! This is the time of year that Ebates increases cash back percentages on tons and tons of stores. Combine that with the many free shipping offers you are sure to save some time by shopping only, avoid the craziness at the mall and earn some extra cash back...thank you Ebates!

For those of you new to this blog, this is by far the easiest way to earn FREE money by shopping online. All you have to do is go to Ebates, log in, search for the store you plan on shopping at, click the link and voila you are taken there and all you have to do is shop! Each store has a corresponding percentage of cash back. And the money just adds up. Every quarter Ebates will send you a check and all you have to do is cash it.

If you haven't already signed up, I definitely recommend that you do. You get $5 just for signing up! Click here to start getting free money!

Stella & Dot Boutique Now Open with Another Giveaway Opportunity!

It's time for the Stella & Dot boutique...just in time for holiday shopping. As many of you know, I'm slightly obsessed with Stella & Dot jewelry so my favorite stylist, Ashley, is helping host another online boutique. To start shopping:

1. Visit www.stelladot.com/ashleypolo
2. Fill your shopping cart with amazing item
3. Checkout and enter "Christina Scripps" as the hostess.

And now the giveaway part. Each person that places an order will be entered to win either

Josephine Earrings

OR

Signature Clover Bracelet

Feel free to email me if you have any questions about any of the pieces...chances are I own it and love it! Happy Shopping and Gift Giving!

Favorite Thing #226 - Fredric Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Cream

I received a free full size sample of Fredric Fekkai's Brilliant Glossing cream and instantly fell in love with it. I put a very small size (about the size of a pea for my long pretty thick hair) in my wet hair then blow dry and style. My hair is so soft and shiny after using this product. I highly recommend it. My perfect styling combination now is this product with Favorite Thing #33. Remember you don't need to use a lot...the more you use the more your hair will feel weighted down. What are some of your favorite styling products.

Stella & Dot Giveaway Winner

Sorry for posting this a day late. Yesterday was a crazy day. Congrats to Kate Schroeder for winning the Stella & Dot giveaway! My Stella & Dot online boutique will open on Wednesday night. Stay tuned for a blog post about it and another chance to win a fabulous giveaway!

Kate - Please email me at christinasfavoritethings@gmail.com for the details on how to use the $50 Stella & Dot credit towards the Harlow bangle or the After Midnight necklace...or whatever else you'd like.

Virginia Belle 2 Year Blogiversary Giveaway

Be sure to check out Virginia Belle's giveaway celebrating her two year blogiversary. I'm loving the adorable Anthrpologie apron. Check it out here.

And don't forget to enter my Stella & Dot giveaway!

Giveaway Time!

I'm so excited to announce the latest giveaway. There are so many cute new things for fall with Stella & Dot that I had to do a related giveaway -$50 in credit towards a Stella & Dot purchase! I'm super excited to be partnering with Stella & Dot rep, Ashley Polo, on this fabulous giveaway. She's agreed to give one of my luck readers a $50 Stella & Dot gift certificate to be used towards a purchase at my online party starting Nov 16.

Entries will be accepted till midnight ET on Nov 12. Winner will be announced Nov13. Anyone is welcome to participate in the giveaway. Ways to enter are below. $50 must be used during my online show starting Nov 16.

Please leave a comment for each entry
1. Follow my blog through friend connect
2. Go to www.stelladot.com/ashleypolo and let me know what piece you would buy if you won
3. Friend Christina's Favorite Things on Facebook
4. Tweet about this giveaway and be sure to include me (@xtinafavthings)