i need some advice on makeup, skin cream, and cleansers?

Hi! I'm turning 25 too, and I started paying attention to my skin more when I started to wear make-up (21, when I was earning $ to buy it, LOL). Anyway, for 25 y/olds in general, your skin should still be in it's "tip-top" shape. I'm not saying that you're doing something wrong, but it's really high time to shape your skin up.

The best home remedy is drinking lots of water. It replenishes the skin and eliminates toxins in the body the natural way. Also, it's best to quit smoking if you do (it doesn't really do the body good anyway). Always moisturize. Doesn't matter if you use cheap-y products. The key is to moisturize everyday. I've noticed that my skin got healthier after the first month that I moisturize. It also retards that aging of the skin definitely.

For myself, I use Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion and Moisture Surge for the eyes. I'm not partial to high-end products, it's just that I loved the effect that Clinique skin care products have on my skin when I first got a tester bottle of their moisturizer and eye cream. But like I said, even if you only buy Avon or Nivea or any other cheaper product, the key is to do it everyday. I've heard a lot of people rave about Crisco (the vegetable shortening) and how it made their faces smoother significantly. I haven't tried Crisco on my face, but I have in my feet and it did make a significant change in the way the soles of my feet feel. So, it's also something you want to look at. Cosmetics wise, I use a lot of MAC, but for skin care, I'm for Clinique all the way :)

Same here, with combo skin anyway and frizzy hair. I went to Clinique at the mall, skin is now perfectly clear from cleansers and the perfect make up for oil and my super light skin. And I have curls, so I use products for curls. Herbal essences none of your frizz is cheap and works pretty well. I used to use it