10.17.2014

My Morning Routine


Come with me as I share a little of my morning routine:



Being a blogger means you have late nights and early mornings, so this morning means a 6 am wake up call, complete with coffee. I spend the next couple of hours reading and responding to emails, social media, and visiting blogs, including mine! Do you do that too? 



Charlie finally wakes up when he hears me fixing breakfast. Typical! We go for his morning walk and then it's time for me to get ready for my other job--taking care of two sweet girls.

Before I apply any makeup, I have to put on my moisturizer. If you aren't using moisturizer, start now. I've been using Olay Fresh Effects {Dew Over!} Hydrating Gel Moisturizer and it is so good. It's infused with essence of honeysuckle and white tea – a detox recipe that gives skin a refreshed look in order to face the day, from late nights to early mornings.
  

I love the scent of it and the way it just melts into my skin. It's a gel moisturizer, so it feels refreshing (oily skin will love this too!) and wakes me right on up. I am up late and I don't sleep well, but I have to be ready to play at work, and I can't look tired. This has been my secret to looking awake. 


After moisturizer, I finish my look with foundation, concealer, mascara, and a lip crayon. I purposely kept my makeup natural today, so you can see the glow I get from the Dew Over Gel Moisturizer. I instantly look awake, because when a full eight hours isn’t possible, Fresh Effects delivers the look of beauty sleep in an instant. I run my fingers through my hair and then it's time to go--my mornings go by so fast. Now, I'm off to face the day! 


Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Olay Fresh Effects through their partnership with POPSUGAR. While I was compensated by POPSUGAR to write a post about Olay Fresh Effects, all opinions are my own.

59 comments:

  1. I have never used an gel moisturizer before. I check my own blog in the morning too. Have a great weekend.

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  2. Nice to know abt ur morning routine.. u look so fresh!!

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  3. I've never tried a gel moisturizer before! The scent sounds perfect to use in the morning though!

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  4. You look great, Elle:) I never look presentable early in the morning...sigh....

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  5. omg charlie looks sooo cute in that shirt! xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  6. You are super cute, but I LOVE Charlie. SOOOOO cute.

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  7. We share the same approach. I spent two hours daily after waking on the computer, blogging and reading online. It eases my mind into the day. I don't do your makeup routine -- but wish I could!

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  8. Umm can we just talk about how adorable Charlie is?!? Love his cute little face! And I definitely need to try your moisturizer. Mine doesn't seem to be cutting it with this drier air! Happy Friday!

    <3, Pamela
    sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com

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  9. Stop it with that adorable face Charlie!!! Omg... Major melt! That gel sounds awesome!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

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  10. I've never tried a gel moisturizer - thanks for the tip!!

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  11. I am just thankful that I can do a majority of my morning and late night blogging in my nice warm bed. :)

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  12. Yell at me.. I never used moisturizer - it always breaks my face out. I need to find a good one that works for me & my old wrinkly skin :)

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  13. Great morning routine! I have never used gel moisturizer before but it really looks good! Maybe I should try and find one myself!

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  14. Your face is flawless, like ivory porcelain. And Charlie is a beauty. Looks like she loves that comfy bed. =)

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  15. That moisturizer sounds amazing! Feels like the last thing I do at night and first thing in the morning is check out blogs lol!

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  16. I have always been a huge fan of Olay. Actually been using ONLY their products before getting into beauty blogging. I have never tried that moisturizer though but definitely will be picking that up next.

    Reflection of Sanity

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  17. I've never used gel moisturizer before. I didn't even know it was a thing. This is exactly why I am not a makeup or any sort of beauty blogger.

    I do use Olay moisturizer, though, and I love it. It's definitely the best one I've ever used.

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  18. You look so fresh faced and beautiful! I totally start every morning with social media catch up and blog reading. Thanks for sharing your routine, yet another product I must try thanks to your tips!

    Brooke
    www.pumpsandpushups.com

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  19. I have this Olay product and love it. I can definitely see how dewy your face looks, which is great.

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  20. I haven't tried Olay in the morning, but I've been using a tone corrector of theirs at night. My skin is sensitive, but it might be something that would work for me!

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  21. I don´t know what honeysuckle is but it sounds delicious! :-) XOXO, Sissi www.beauty4free2u.com

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  22. That moisturizer sounds really good - think I'll try it when I run out of my Neutrogena!

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  23. The gel moisturizer sounds great! I'm sure it would be good for my combination skin.

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  24. Sounds like my morning. That sounds like a good moisturizer. Love that it has honeysuckle in it.

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  25. I need to check this out since I LOVE the Philosophy Gel Moisturizer that I have been using since May! I check my emails in the AM and read blogs during my lunch break. I work on my posts at night.

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  26. I like to wait until as late as possible to wake up, and then put on some make up very quickly. I need to get better about using moisturizer; it's definitely a necessity in the winter months!

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  27. I'm adding that to my list of gel moisturizers to try, so far this one and the Clinique one. I use and love the Philosophy Take a Deep Breath one, but I love to try other stuff too.

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  28. What a great way to start the day! Coffee and loved ones, and a good moisturizer. I will have to check that one out. Have a great weekend!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  29. You definitely look amazing, I'm going to try that moisturizer for sure:)

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  30. I bet this gel moisturizer is great refrigerated, too! Looking good!

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  31. I bet that moisturizer smells so, so good. Go you with that 6 am wake up and knocking it all out!

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  32. I agree with early mornings.. beautiful pictures, Elle! =D
    Ohhh by the way, I'm now on Instagram @what_to_style

    NEW POST on http://whattostyle.blogspot.com/

    xoxo,
    Jess

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  33. I wish I had the kind of motivation to wake up at 6 am! I usually check out the social media sphere for about half an hour in the mornings, lunch time and then late evenings and intermittently throughout the day. I do have a full time job so I should probably try to carve out more time outside of work hours but I am just not a morning person, lol. :-)

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  34. Charlie is adorable!!! So cute! I am about to purchase some Olay stuff to sub in for night time moisturizer and maybe an eye cream so I will have to look at that one too. Have a great weekend!

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  35. So glad you found a moisturizer you like so much! It sounds like a good one. :) As a side note... I mentioned you on my blog today. :)

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  36. I love gel moisturizers a lot :) Nice post dear..

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  37. Great post, I like gel moisturisers too

    www.internetlyaddicted.blogspot.co.uk

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  38. Oh my lord, you look fantastic! Like a youthful glowing little sprite of good deed and sprinkles! Count me in on this moisturizer! I use the Olay Fresh Effects Shine, Shine, Go Away cleanser in the mornings and it keeps my oily skin under control better during the day. I could not have survived summer without it!

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  39. Your skin looks amazing! I'll have to look into this line.

    xo Julie
    Cap and Gown Style

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  40. I always look at my blog after seeing everyone else's, I like to make sure "it looks good" to my standards.. :)

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  41. I love the look. I'd love to be able to spend a few hours lounging about before I had to get dressed and ready for the day.

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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  42. Your skin does look so nice and dewy! My morning routine is quick and easy too--I don't have time for anything complicated!

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  43. Honeysuckle and white tea sound like such lovely scents and any day beginning with Charlie must be a good one!

    xoxo,
    little luxury list formerly Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  44. I've never tried a gel moisturizer before! Like you, my morning always starts with blogging...it's a great way to feel productive right from the beginning of the day!

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  45. Lovely post! Your skin looks beautiful and your dog is adorable :)

    -Jen

    www.vibrantbeautyblog.com

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  46. Morning routines are sacred + essential. I truly believe mine sets the stage for the day ahead. :) T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

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  47. Nice routine Elle! Charlie is just so cute in his sweater!

    New post on my blog -
    www.JuneWantsItAll.com and we could also connect on Twitter, Facebook ,Bloglovin and Pinterest
    Keep in touch
    xx
    June

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  48. I have to try that gel moisturizer, you look so pretty and your skin looks amazing!! Thanks for stopping by my blog:)
    Marta
    www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com

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  49. I don't wear anything on my face, but yours sure looks lovely!!

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  50. You look great! Now I am curious, I have to check out if that moisturizer is sold here too...

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  51. It's so sweet that Charlie actually sleeps in until he hears the sound of breakfast. Wish my boy did the same - instead he wakes me up as soon as possible. :)
    x

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  52. We've never used a gel moisturizer before and Charlie is so funny. Loved reading this!!

    xx 365hangers

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  53. Loved reading about your morning routine. I travel often for my day job so sometimes my routine gets out of whack. I haven't tried gel moisturizer before but I've now added it to my beauty list. Charlie is so cute, as always.

    ~Kizz

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