Beauty Girl talk

Autumn pamper

There’s nothing that I like more than a nice, lengthy pamper session after a long, cold Autumn day.

 During summer I rarely get to have those lengthy self-care sessions- the most I do is slap a 5-minute mask on my face- but Autumn is a different story. I can have a long bath (because who wants to soak in scolding hot water during summer, amiright?) burn my favorite candle, read a book and actually let that face mask dry.

The first thing that I always do is turn off my phone. Your time is the most precious thing that you have and I think it’s so important to just unplug once in a while, even if it’s just for 15 or 20 minutes.

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I love to go all-out and prepare myself a little healthy snack- usually some fruit- and hot raspberry herbal tea, I bring a stack of magazines and draw myself a bath. I’ve seen pretty much every single blogger I know talk about Lush Bath Bombs, but I’ve actually never used them. One of my bath-time essentials is Dr. Teals Epsom Soaking Solution in Relax and Relief with Spearmint and Eucalyptus. I’ve been using this stuff for years, it’s super cheap (one bag lasts me an entire season) and it really helps to relax my tense muscles, soften my skin and the smell of spearmint and eucalyptus is just amazing- very relaxing and soothing.

pumpkin-mask

Usually, when taking care of my face I’d cleanse, exfoliate, then treat and moisturize, but since my recent favorite Pumpkin Enzyme Mask by Peter Thomas Roth is such a great multitasker, I can exfoliate and treat in one step. I know I just reviewed this mask a few weeks ago, but I seriously can’t get enough. The pumpkin spice scent is a huge bonus- although I’m not a huge fan of pumpkin, I’m absolutely in love with its smell.

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I usually don’t bother with lip scrubs- all I use is a moist washcloth- but I love to indulge in a little sugar lip scrub once in a while (mine is from Victoria’s Secret) and then follow up with a ton of lip balm.

spa-day-at-home-diy

After a good soak, I usually use a body scrub then follow up with body butter. Since my face is still pretty dry (I honestly don’t know if it will ever adjust to that tretinoin cream I’m on?!) I first use Darphin’s Purifying Balm all over my face (even under my eyes) and then follow up with Jurlique’s Skin Balancing Oil.  If it’s nighttime, then I follow up with Retin-A right before bed, as I always do. I usually wait for the Retin-A to absorb and then apply some Cetaphil Cream.

The last thing I do, after I get out of the bath is to paint my nails. I first apply just a little of Dior’s Creme Abricot and then push my cuticles. Creme Abricot is really thick and sticky, so I let it sit for about five minutes and wash off whatever didn’t absorb during that time, and then I paint my nails.

Autumn-spa-routineDo you guys like having little pamper sessions during Autumn? What are some of your favorite products to use?

44 Comments

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    Angela
    October 23, 2015 at 7:19 am

    What a cosy post! Pamper sessions are my favourite. That pumpkin mask sounds amazing! x

    thesundaychapter.com

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    Linda Libra Loca
    October 23, 2015 at 8:17 am

    I love a good pamper session, and like every blogger out there I indulge in Lush bath bombs for doing so.

    Your tea looks delicious, I never tried raspberry herbal tea before.

    Linda,
    Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking

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    Dagmara Klich
    October 23, 2015 at 8:47 am

    Definitely Autumn is the right time for a proper pamper session. Early evenings call out for a bit of ‘me time’ :) I’ve never tried Lush bombs either, maybe because I’m not really a big fan of taking long baths. x

    Mummy’s Beauty Corner

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    Hillary H
    October 23, 2015 at 9:16 am

    Beautiful photos! I am super impatient, so I full-on pampering session is tough for me to commit to. I do have some go-tos though when I do want to do a mini pampering. I love a good body scrub and am currently using a homemade one my sister-in-law made me for Christmas last year. It’s sugar and coffee grounds and works soooo well! :D

    http://www.averycharmedlife.com | Hillary

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      Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
      October 26, 2015 at 4:39 pm

      Thanks so much Hillary! Ohh that scrub sounds gorgeous! I love coffee scrubs, they’re so energizing!

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    Danielle Beautyblog
    October 23, 2015 at 9:29 am

    Love pamper sessions! A big bath, face mask and loads of facial oil always make me feel so relaxed! The pumpkins enzyme mask sounds lovely!

    Danielle’s Beauty Blog

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    Ashley
    October 23, 2015 at 10:23 am

    It feel so good to pamper yourself, especially in the colder months when you’re more bundled up!

    Ashley
    http://www.ashleyelizabethbeauty.com

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    Kelly
    October 23, 2015 at 10:52 am

    I need to try out your pamper routine one day. Mine is seriously just a mask and a candle. During the winter time I will definitely have to change up my pamper routine.

    Perfect Shade of Mauve

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      Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
      October 26, 2015 at 4:49 pm

      Haha :) Most of the time I do the same thing Kelly, but once in a while I do like to go all-out hehe ;)

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    Cheryl Wooodman
    October 23, 2015 at 11:37 am

    You are making me want a hot bath right now!! :) Love a good soak. Retin-A is pretty drying to skin, you should look out for oils which have a good omega 3 and 6 content (borage, flax, evening primrose, grapeseed, hemp) in them as they help skin to repair and if you are using a balm, watch out for one with Shea in there as that absorbs really easily into skin and is really conditioning!
    http://www.honestyforyourskin.co.uk

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      Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
      October 26, 2015 at 4:52 pm

      Thanks so much Cheryl! :) Thanks for your suggestions too, I really want to try grape seed oil! I do find that creams with ceramides work the best when it comes to dealing with the dryness. x

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    Harija Ravi
    October 23, 2015 at 11:58 am

    WOW, great post and love your thoughts!!!

    Have a great weekend!!

    MyLyfeMyStory

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    Kim Petersen
    October 23, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    I LOVE Dr. Teals products, the bath oils from the range are amazing and I’d definitely recommend them, I especially love the lavender one to relax! Great post! XO -Kim
    http://www.thethirtysomethinglife.com

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    Miriam
    October 23, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    The pumpkin mask looks so interesting, I can imagine how great it feels on the skin! lol This post makes me want to bring out stuffs and pamper myself! lol I never had raspberry tea before and I love drinking tea, it looks like a nice flavour!

    Miriam ♥ A whole lot of serendipity

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      Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
      October 26, 2015 at 5:15 pm

      Ohh I wish you could smell that mask- the smell itself is enough for me to fall in love with it haha :)

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    Liz | Lipstick & Confetti
    October 23, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    I really want to try that pumpkin mask! I love anything pumpkin and face masks are one of my go-tos for a pamper night.

    xo, Liz

    http://lipstickandconfetti.com

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    Jasmine Talks Beauty
    October 23, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    I love the sound of the Pumpkin Enzyme mask! Love Noisetier as a Autumn candle too :) the Nuxe lip balm is amazing too xx

    Jasmine Talks Beauty | Zoeva Giveaway

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      Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
      October 26, 2015 at 5:21 pm

      That mask is seriously such a treat for the skin and it smells amazing. The Nuxe lip balm is definitely one of my favorites, too.

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    Alina
    October 23, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    Your pamper routine sounds amazing & I could definitely do with one of those kind of evenings by now. I never turn off my phone though so I think I need to try that next… The pumpkin enzyme mask sounds amazing, wish we could get out hands on it here in the UK x

    Beauty with charm

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      Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
      October 26, 2015 at 5:24 pm

      Oh definitely try turning off your phone once in a while Alina, it feels so good, trust me! I always feel a bit anxious at first haha but it does feel good to completely disconnect once in a while :)

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    Caked To The Nines
    October 23, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    Such a beautiful post! You have me wanting to take a bath now! I think I will tonight :). I also love using Epsom salt and haven’t used any Lush bath bombs. I love to drink some spearmint tea, light a candle, and read a book. So relaxing!
    xx
    Caked To The Nines

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    The Sunday Mode
    October 23, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    I use the Cetaphil cleanser but I’ve never thought to use the cream. Really interested in that Peter Thomas Roth mask as well, I might need to try and find somewhere that sells it online because sadly we can’t get it in aus.

    http://www.thesundaymode.blogspot.com.au

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      Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
      October 26, 2015 at 5:25 pm

      I love the cleanser too! I use the cleanser the lotion and the cream- the cream is definitely my favorite!

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    Dora Toubanaki
    October 25, 2015 at 7:03 am

    I can already ”smell’ this post!! So relaxing!

    Dora http://www.BangsBang.com | Firmoo Glasses Giveaway!

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    Kay (shoesandglitter)
    October 25, 2015 at 9:25 am

    Great post, I could really do with a good pamper evening… Love the products, especially that pumpkin mask looks amazing. :) <3

    Kay
    http://shoesandglitter.blogspot.com

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    Rachel
    October 25, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    We don’t have Autumn where I live, but pamper sessions is the way to my heart. I always start by having a long good bath, and then I move on to moisturising and moisturising and moisturising. I normally have some great music on and a scented candle lighted. Love it!

    Rachel x
    thehappybits.blogspot.com

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    Samileen
    October 26, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    I wish I could just have some spare moments for my self, thanks to my little monster who wants to be every where I’m. But your pictures and description makes me want to indulge so bad..

    Sam || Beautydetour

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    Chaste and Beautiful
    October 26, 2015 at 8:01 pm

    That lip balm and lip scrub looks so yummy and I loved the way you pamper yourself, so comforting.

    Chaste &
    Beautiful

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    Emily Trinh
    October 27, 2015 at 6:37 am

    The Pumpkin Enzyme Mask looks incredible!

    Emily | Always Emily | Bloglovin’

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    Mari
    October 28, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    What a gorgeous post! I feel more relaxed only by looking at the pictures haha! :)

    http://www.randomstein.com

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    ninz
    November 9, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    Love this post…i enjoy running a hot bath after long cold day and treat my skin with good skincare products such as masks and serums. Before bed i always lotion my body with favourite body lotion. xxx

    Ninz/ http://www.ninzbeauty.com

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