We have 4 skin care collections including Countercontrol, Countermatch, Counterstart, and Countertime. In addition, we have our Counter+ line and our newest line, the All Bright Collection.
Our Countercontrol line is best for oily, blemish-prone skin. Countermatch is best suited for those with combination skin. Counterstart is the perfect line for those transitioning to clean beauty products for the first time or for those with sensitive skin. Countertime is best for dry, aging skin. Our Counter+ line and All Bright line include several products to add to your daily routine.
Check out my current skincare routine below!
MORNING SKIN CARE ROUTINE:
Countermatch Refresh Foaming Cleanser
Countermatch Hydra-Gel Radiance Toner
All Bright C Serum
Countermatch Adaptive Moisture Lotion
Countermatch Eye Rescue Cream
Countersun Daily Sheer Defense for Face
Countercontrol SOS Acne Spot Treatment – as needed
Morning Line Up
NIGHT TIME SKIN CARE ROUTINE:
Lotus Glow Cleansing Balm OR Countertime Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil
Countermatch Hydra-Gel Radiance Toner OR All Bright Triple Acid AHA Toner (every other night)
Countertime Tripeptide Radiance Serum
Countertime Tetrapeptide Supreme Cream
Countertime Ultra Renewal Eye Cream
All Bright Brightening Facial Oil (every other night)
Countercontrol SOS Acne Spot Treatment – as needed
Night Time Line Up
And there you have it! This is my complete routine but I do switch things up from time to time because I love trying new products. Stay tuned to see what I try next!
I have tried all of Monat’s skincare products and have a few favorites I use regularly! My top picks are listed here!
4 products I use frequently:
Makeup Vanishing Balm – my absolute FAVORITE makeup remover! It’s very gentle + removes even the toughest eye makeup without stripping the skin of its moisture!
Berry Refined Scrub – this scrub is gentle and hydrating – I use it once or twice per week!
Hydration Booster Serum – such a great serum for those needing hydration! It hydrates without clogging pores!
Skin Revitalizing Essence – I’m not currently using this product but I love it! When using this product, I put it on immediately after cleansing!
The Makeup Vanishing Balm is a must have product for me! It is the best makeup remover I have ever used! If you’re wanting to try any of the skincare products, definitely get this one!!!
There are a few Beautycounter makeup products I use daily and several that I use frequently depending on what I’m doing that day or what look I’m going for. I’ve listed all my favorites, including links, here!
Dew Skin Tinted Moisturizer – I frequently use this as my moisturizer before putting on foundation or I just wear it as my foundation + sunscreen when heading out to the pool!
Skin Twin Featherweight Foundation – This is the foundation I reach for most on work days! It doesn’t even feel like I’m wearing foundation + doesn’t clog my pores!
Skin Twin Creamy Concealer – This concealer is just as wonderful as the foundation! I always use them together!
Brilliant Brow Gel – Another favorite for work days! I use shade invisible + it keeps my brows in place all day!
Beyond Gloss – Love this gloss! The applicator allows you to apply with precision + it gives just enough color! My favorite shades are Clove + Delilah!
To make things simple, I included a sharable preview cart with all of my makeup favorites here!
If you’re interested in trying Beautycounter products or have any questions, feel free to comment below!
There are 16 Monat hair care + styling products I use regularly. I don’t use them all at the same time – I choose depending on what look I’m going for. I’ve listed them all here!
Products I use daily:
Renew Shampoo
Volumizing Revitalize Conditioner
Junior Gentle Detangler
Volume + Lift Spray
Heat Protectant Spray
Products I use weekly:
Scalp Purifying Scrub – I use this weekly to remove any product build up from the week!
Black 2-in-1 Shampoo+ Conditioner – I use this weekly to clarify my hair + scalp!
Replenish Masque – I use this weekly as a treatment to ensure my strands stay hydrated!
Rejuveniqe Oil Light – I use this as a weekly treatment the night before using the scalp scrub. This keeps my hair looking shiny + healthy!
Products I use depending on hair style:
Blow Out Cream – If I want to go with a straight + sleek look, I use this after detangling!
The Moxie Magnifying Mousse – If I want volume + curls, I use this after detangling!
Dry Texturizing Spray – If I want an un-styled look, I use this after drying + styling!
Rejuveniqe Oil Light – For a sleeker look + to keep hair hydrated, I use the oil on the ends after styling!
Products I use as-needed:
Intense Repair Treatment Spray – I use this as-needed + directly on areas I want to grow such as around my hairline!
Rejuvabeads aka Split End Mender – When I haven’t been to the salon in awhile, I use this on the ends of my hair to seal any split ends! This product is truly amazing!
Restore Leave-In Conditioner – When I need a little extra hydration on 2nd + 3rd days without washing, I use this on my ends and bottom half of hair!
Rejuveniqe Oil Light – I use this as-needed for added hydration or when I’m going for a sleek style!
The Champ Conditioning Dry Shampoo – I use this every day I don’t wash my hair! The Champ is truly incredible + one of the best dry shampoos I have ever used!
Melting Body Balm– I use this weekly post-bath + focus on drier areas such as elbows and knees!
The Clean Deo– I use deodorant everyday, I promise!!! I use this one on days I’m not working out – I sweat a lot during intense workouts and need an antiperspirant on those days!
Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Stick – I keep this in my pool bag + use for reapplication on my face + around my hairline/scalp! I also use it as a lip sunscreen!
To make things simple, I also included a link to a sharable preview cart including all of my bath + body favorites here.
If you’re interested in trying or have questions, feel free to comment below!
What’s the difference between an antiperspirant & deodorant?
A deodorant masks odor, whereas an antiperspirant reduces how much you sweat.
Both work equally well. However, the ingredients used are significantly different.
Deodorants are often alcohol based and when applied, turn the skin acidic, which makes it less attractive to bacteria.
Antiperspirants, on the other hand, usually include aluminum-based ingredients that block your sweat pores.
As you may know, the research on aluminum in beauty products has mixed reviews. There is potential that it could have negative health effects, as your skin absorbs around 70% of what you put on it. In addition, there is a concern if your skin absorbs the aluminum, it can affect the estrogen receptors of breast cells potentially causing or increasing the risk of breast cancer. While research doesn’t necessarily support this theory (see links 1 & 2 below) , there are other issues with aluminum in deodorant such as skin irritation → see 3rd link for more information.
Interested in trying an aluminum free deodorant?Try our CLEAN DEO!!!
I wanted to share something I’m really excited about with you all! If you frequent this blog, you know that over the last year or so, I’ve really been focusing on mental health and wellness from the inside out. During this journey, I started paying attention to the products and ingredients I was using for hair, skin, bath + body, and makeup. I learned a lot about how our health is affected by the personal care products that we use daily. I discovered a vegan, anti-aging hair care brand called Monat and a clean beauty brand called Beautycounter. After trying the products from both companies, I noticed an almost immediate change in my hair and skin, so I decided to partner with the brands as an advocate and educator!
To give you the backstory, I began by looking at the ingredients on my hair products. I was using great, salon-purchased products but continued to have issues with an oily scalp. In addition, I have naturally fine, thin hair and was using tape-in extensions to give me volume and thickness. They require re-application every 6-8 weeks. At first, I didn’t mind because the extensions got the job done. But after awhile, the maintenance grew frustrating. A good friend of mine had been using Monat products, as she was suffering from hair loss due to stress. She introduced me to Monat in October 2020. I decided to join as a market partner so that I could try a ton of different products and see what worked best for me. Initially, I had no intention of sharing about the products to those outside of my close circle; however, I have become OBSESSED!!! Not just with hair care, but also the wellness products.
After using Monat products exclusively for 6 months, I can attest how amazing they truly are. I can now go 2 full days without an oily scalp; whereas before, I could only go about 12 hours before my scalp became excessively oily. Not to mention, my skin has improved tremendously. I have suffered from breakouts and discoloration from sun exposure and skin-picking. Now, I only have the occasional hormonal breakout and my dark spots are improving day by day. And as an additional bonus, I fell in love with the wellness products. I’ve tried many different wellness supplements in the past but never actually enjoyed the way they tasted. Many even made my stomach ache. These wellness products actually taste incredible and don’t give me stomach pains.
Fast forward a few months, I began working in-office full time again (post-COVID) in March 2021. I am still required to wear a mask while with clients and I began noticing a case of “maskne” in areas I have never had breakouts before – specifically along my jawline. Since I have to wear a mask, I decided to look at the ingredients in my makeup and see if that could be a contributing factor as well. Coincidently enough, the very next week, one of my client’s parents asked me if I had ever heard about Beautycounter – which was the makeup brand I had been looking into for the last week. I told her I had just been looking into trying Beautycounter. She gave me several full-sized products to try for a week. I used the products, including the acne line, Countercontrol, as my skincare routine. The results were almost instantaneous. When she followed up with me, she asked me if I wanted to join as a consultant. Since I love the products and am super into all of the clean beauty things, I said yes!
It has been 8 months since I began using Monat exclusively and 2 months since I began using Beautycounter exclusively. I am truly amazed at my results so I wanted to share my story here for those who may be interested in trying products by either brand.
Check out the products below!
My blog’s main focus has been primarily on mental health, but I will begin including beauty product related posts as well. If you stumble along this post and have any questions about either company or any of their products, I’m more than happy to answer! If you’re interested in trying Monat or Beautycounter, I’d love to help you find the right products for your concerns. I can send samples or set you up with full-sized products.
As a side note, I have also decided to broaden my horizons and include other topics outside of beauty & mental health. Stay tuned!
Main + Meg 