harrisburg — Blog — Hannah Lyter

Skincare is something I’ve started to take a lot more seriously as I age. I’m only in my mid-20s so I’m focused more on preventing skincare problems now rather than waiting and correcting them later. My skin is sensitive and very dry during the winter. Some of these products won’t work for everyone, but if you have similar skin I hope this will be a helpful guide.

Day:

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer

I’m a big fan of First Aid Beauty as a whole, and this moisturizer is my favorite lately because it’s gentle on my sensitive skin and not too thick or greasy to wear under makeup.

Origins Ginzing Eye Cream

This eye cream has an orange tint and highlighting glow to combat dark under eye circles and caffeine to reduce puffiness.

Glossier Invisible Shield SPF 35

I wear sunscreen every day and Glossier makes the only one I have tried that doesn’t break me out. It doesn’t leave a greasy residue or white cast and I love that it comes with a pump. You can get 10% off Glossier by using this link.

night:

Bliss Makeup Melt

A slightly less expensive and more easily accessible dupe for Glossier Milky Jelly. I love the gel texture and gentle formula.

Korres Foaming Cream Moisturizer with Dew Puff

Once I’ve removed my makeup I hop in the shower and wash my face with this foamy cleanser on my little Dew Puff sponge. I am obsessed with the Dew Puff. It’s gently exfoliating and feels so nice on my skin. I was introduced to it by Nadine when I got my first facial with her and she told me I was over-exfoliating. She said she had the perfect solution for me and handed me this unassuming puff. My initial thought was “it’s just a sponge,” but it has become my skincare holy grail product.

Korres Spotless Serum

This serum is 15% Vitamin C and is definitely helping to improve the appearance of dark spots on my skin.

Korres Night-Brightening Sleeping Facial

This is a game-changer for those of us with dry skin. It’s a thick cream, similar to a moisturizer, and it works its magic overnight, protecting skin from the dry air. I wash it off in the morning before I start my daytime skincare routine and it leaves my skin feeling soft and refreshed.

body:

Flamingo Body Lotion

I’ll be honest—I hate putting on body lotion. I don’t love the feeling of it and I hate waiting for it to dry before getting dressed. But. This body lotion smells so incredible that I want to smell like it all the time and that’s enough to convince me to slather it on my poor, dry, neglected legs.

Lips:

Glossier Balm Dotcom

I slather a thick layer of this on at night to protect my new lips. It comes in so many different scents and I own too many of them, but I like to use the rose one at night to go along with the sent of my Korres products.

Treatments:

Facials with Nadine at The Skincare Coach

Nadine recently gave me her new facial, the Frosted Raspberry Microdermabrasion facial, and I feel like a new woman. It was very relaxing, the raspberry smelled amazing, and it left my skin feeling so smooth. She was kind enough to provide a Dew Puff for me to give away, so head to my Instagram to enter!

Recently I had my first experience with cosmetic enhancements when I had my lips filled by Dr. Rachel Day, board-certified dermatologist and founder of OneSkin Dermatology in Chambersburg, PA. Dr. Day was so informative and made the entire experience interesting and enjoyable, removing any nerves I had about the process. I received so many questions and positive feedback through Instagram and I wanted to write a post dedicated to the experience as a resource for you to refer to.

OneSkin Dermatology is located at 211 Grant St in Chambersburg, PA. For those of us living in Harrisburg I can tell you it’s definitely worth the drive!

Q+A

What made you decide to get your lips filled?

The women on my mom’s side of the family have very thin lips, so it’s something I’ve always been aware of. I never disliked my lips—I think I have a pretty cute cupid’s bow—but my bottom lip has always been much fuller than my top lip and they are visibly uneven. That was accentuated when I applied lipstick, and I would overline one half of my lips in an attempt to even it out. My resting face was also naturally downturned so if I was listening intently or just zoned out I looked mad (Resting B Face problems). For about 9 months I have been looking into getting my lips done and doing my research.

What did you get your lips filled with?
Restylane, with Jeaveau in the muscles that draw the corners of the mouth down for a “lip flip” to cure my RFB.

Do they still feel like natural lips or can you feel the filler?

Dr. Day let me know that I might be able to feel the filler, but my lips feel totally natural. I did talk to someone through Instagram who had an experience with lip filler and said her lips felt firm, almost hard, and she never got used to the feeling. In my experience my lips feel like they always did. If anything I feel the Jeaveau around my mouth muscles and the feeling takes some getting used to but isn’t painful or bothersome, just different.

Can you still move your mouth naturally?

Yup!

How long does it last?

Six to nine months

Is it reversible?

Yes, if you don’t like the way it looks it is reversible

Does getting the injections hurt?

Dr. Day used numbing cream before injecting my lips, so while I could still feel a slight pinch and it wasn’t pleasant, it also wasn’t painful. I joked with her that I wouldn’t do it for fun, but I would definitely do it again.

How much does it cost?

Prices vary depending on factors like your location. OneSkin charges $700 per syringe, which is what most people will need to get their desired results.

Did you experience any bruising or swelling?

Yes, swelling that went down after 2 days and mild bruising that went away after 4 days and could easily be covered with makeup.

Are you happy with the result?
YES! I love how they look.

If you’re considering lip fillers (or any other area) I highly recommend a consultation with Dr. Day. Mention that I sent you to receive a complimentary area of Jeaveau (“lip flip”, 11’s or crow’s feet) when you get lip filler.

Final thoughts

I can’t stress enough how crucial it was to me to build a relationship with the person who would be injecting my face. I’ve had people reach out to me before about getting my lips filled and ultimately decided not to do it for a few reasons.

First, I felt like they were preying off of insecurity—what do you dislike about yourself, and what can we change? Dr. Day, on the other hand, comes at it from an entirely different angle—how can you be your best self? What would make you feel like you, but better? She originally reached out to me about skincare and maybe receiving a facial, but after meeting with her and talking about her entire beauty and wellness philosophy, I jumped at the chance to finally get my lips done by someone I trusted.

Second, I knew from seeing her work on her social media and website that she is a pro at what I was looking for, which is a very natural enhancement. I didn’t want the Kylie Jenner look, and if that’s what you’re going for, no judgment here! I was just sure that I didn’t want my lips to overwhelm my face. I wanted them to be a little more even and plump and that’s it. And Dr. Day delivered. My dad couldn’t even tell the difference until I showed him the before and after pictures, and then he said “huh, I didn’t realize your lips were that thin before.” That’s exactly what I wanted—for my lips to suit my face so people assumed I always had a nice, pillowy pout.