Costco Beauty Finds I Tried and Really Love...

I love Costco.  Yes, I do support small business, but there are just some things I'd rather buy in bulk (water, coffee, and toilet paper, to name a few), you can't beat their tires (prices), and Costco carries certain products that you just can't find elsewhere.  So, yea, I'm a proud member of Costco.  Little known fact:  Costco's top selling product is their bulk packaged toilet paper.  And, I'll be the first to say, Kirkland (Costco's signature label/brand) has a great premium wine from prestigious vintners at a great price point!  Lastly the gas seems to be the cheapest in town.

My gangster pose after buying the 24 roll pack of Charmin.

Calculating in my fiber intake and water consumption, 

I shouldn't need toilet paper for a while!

I just found out recently there is a proposed plan to bring Costco to my town, saving me a trip to the closest Costco, near Denver.  From what I can tell, the final approval is still pending.  In my opinion, if you allowed two Wal-marts already, you should absolutely allow Costco.  Costco brings so many jobs to the community, AND they pay well offering well above minimum wage (unlike Wal-Mart) and treat their employees great (offering health insurance and other necessary benefits.)  Costco boasts only a 6% turnover per year, so their employees are very happy.

I digress...

This will be my first full winter in Colorado.  I've already got the humidifier running all night long (which seems to have helped alleviate the feeling of dryness in my nostrils and the feeling of an impending nose bleed).  I'm chugging down the water and averaging a gallon a day to combat the arid air.  And, just a friendly reminder that just because the weather is cooling doesn't mean you skimp on your SPF.  I know there are a lot of people out there who are anti-sunscreen people, and that's fine.  But, clearly you can look to someone who wears it religiously and someone who doesn't to find your answer.  I always encourage people to research and think for yourselves.  I wear it religiously and have most my life.  The products I've been wearing on my face, ears and neck this winter (as I toggle back and forth) are ROC Retinol Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer w/ Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 and Neutrogena Sports Face oil-free sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 70+ (the latter I wear on my hikes, EVEN with a hat and sunglasses.  Yes, dude, I'm super serious about skin protection, BUT I'm a redhead living super close to the sun and super prone to melanoma)...

Pretty sure you can purchase ROC products at Costco

Back to Costco...

One of my favorite sections of Costco has become the health and beauty section.  Here are a few things I picked up on my last Costco run that I've really enjoyed...(and, if you're one of those highly organized people who do not procrastinate, these make great stocking stuffers)

Costco Beauty Find #1 I LOVE:  Deep Cleansing Oil

This product requires absolutely no water (unless you wish to wipe off with a damp cloth, otherwise you can just tissue off.)  So, it's also great for camping trips!  It absolutely melts the mascara off your lashes, which is so awesome!  And, because it's an oil, it leaves your skin so supple and hydrated.  All it takes is 2-3 pumps all over your face, a quick wipe, and WHALA you're done and ready for your serum and night cream.  I really love how my skin feels after I've used this cleansing oil!  

Costco Beauty Find # 2 I LOVE: Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum

I TOTALLY see the brightening effect of this product almost immediately.  I wear very little base because #1 I take care of my skin and don't really want to cover that up and #2 I have freckles and don't like a lot of coverage (just enough to even my tone and redness).  Plus, I just went to the salon and transitioned from an auburn redhead to a copper redhead last night (eeeeeee!) and I seem to be showing the glow even more.  You really can't go wrong with any product with Vitamin C BUT know that Vitamin C can tend to have a drying effect, which takes me into the next product...

Costco Beauty Find #3 I LOVE: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel

First, this product has hyaluronic acid, which is the new buzz word is anti-aging.  I LOVE LOVE LOVE this water gel!  It's not sticky and it dries/sinks in pretty quickly so I can start applying my make-up for the workday.  Also, it just feels so super refreshing on my freshly cleansed skin.  I haven't battled any dry skin and it works really well under my make-up (so far so good!)

Costco Beauty Find #4 I LOVE: Kirkland Professional Salon Formula Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner

First, any shampoo and conditioner with a pump is crazy cool to me already already!  Next, I heard about this product from a stylist in Memphis who has been in the industry for decades.  The secret here is these products are made by...(drumroll please)...PUREOLOGY!  They left my hair feeling so healthy, soft and the most manageable it's been since relocating to Colorado!  I can't recommend these products enough.  And, the price point is so on point, too (especially compared to Pureology products).  So, thanks, Pureology, for bringing an affordable product to Costco!  The shampoo and condition are each under ten bucks!  I'm not sure about you, but the smell of a product means a lot to me...especially if I'm putting it in my hair.  I go to an Aveda salon, but I don't purchase Aveda products because they are a little "too earthy" for my liking.  These products smell so yummy...I love, love, love!!!!!

Costco Beauty Find #5 I LOVE: Youtheory Collagen Skin, Hair, and Nail Formula Enhanced with Vitamin C

Okay, yea, so Vitamin C again here.  BONUS, because one serving supplies the recommended dosage per day to aid in normal collagen formation and boost your antioxidant protection!  Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body.  And, we naturally stop producing collagen as we age which leads to thinning hair, brittle nails and weak joints.  I've been taking this product for a few years now and have noticed healthier hair, nails and skin.  The great thing, too, is if you're active this supplement supports healthy tendons and ligaments!

Costco Club foreva!  Don't forget to stock up 

on their street corn on your next Costco run!

Thanks for stopping in, friends!  And, if you are traveling this week, I hope you have a wonderful safe trip!  And, if you're staying home, I hope you enjoy a warm and blessed week ahead!  I hope to get another blog post in before the holiday.  I'm blessed to be spending the week with my wonderful family AND I get to see Bella and get a healthy dosing of puppy lovins!  (Eeeeeeeeeeeee)

Love, 

Kimmie