It has been warm this week, in the 80’s every day. I’m kind of sick of it and am dreaming of cooler weather so that I can wear fall clothes!
I’ve been super busy this week! My friend Lauren is getting married next week and I have been asked to do hers and her fiancé Stephanie’s makeup for the big day. So much fun! (Next week I may do a bridal related favorite things on Saturday and I will be busy on Sunday, wedding day).
So, I just have three fave things this week, but they are all fantastic — a lovely pressed powder, unscented body oil and some great hair products for damaged hair:
Osmosis Pressed Base
Osmosis Pressed Base ($34 USD) — Formulated for all skin types, the Osmosis Colour Pressed Base provides a flawless and seamless, semi-matte finish with long-lasting coverage. Natural broad-spectrum UV protection shields skin from UVA and UVB rays, helping to prevent premature aging and hyperpigmentation. It applies quickly and easily with no mess and is packaged in a stylish mirrored compact.
What I think: I have been testing this in Golden Light. It is a nice match with my skin tone. I apply it with a powder brush and get really good coverage. It works as a finishing powder as well.
Sublime Beauty Daily Body Oil ($21.99) — Nourish and feed skin to its best state. Sweet almond oil, sesame, aloe, argan and jojoba sooth, heal, and hydrate the skin. Containing natural anti-inflammatories, vitamins and nutrients, this all natural oil leaves skin feeling fresh and soft.
What I think: This oil is unscented, which is good for people who do not like their products scented. I actually am a fan of at least a little fragrance in my oils and lotions. It feels more luxurious that way. But, I do find that the oil is nice, especially after a shower. It locks in the moisture.
Infusium 23 Moisture Replenisher Collection ($6.99 each product) — features Avocado & Olive Oil blends nourishing vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to maximize hydration and deliver moisture transformation, for silky-soft, healthy hair. It includes shampoo, conditioner and leave-in treatment.
What I think: I have been enjoying this collection, as well as the Infusium 23 Repair & Renew with Keratin & Argan Oil. All of these Infusium 23 products have very nice fresh scent. After use of the shampoo, conditioner and leave-in treatment, my hair is so soft and seems much more healthy. It’s so important to take care of your hair when you heat style it.
Products are available at major retailers nationwide.
What have you been loving this week? Leave a comment and let me know!
Time for my ULTA Beauty 21 Days of Beauty Giveaway! Yay!
I am giving away FIVE Urban Decay Shadow Boxes! So five of you very lucky readers have a chance of winning!
Have you tried Urban Decay eye shadows? They are amazing! Rich colors and extremely well pigmented. This palette is only available at ULTA Beauty. Here is the description of the product from http://www.ulta.com:
Don’t let the size of this palette fool you. It’s loaded with a DOZEN of Urban Decay’s most amazing shades – from pale to deep, matte to sparkly. The lineup? Nine bestsellers and three never-before-seen shades you’ll reach for again and again. Experiment with a diverse range of looks. Whether you want to do a purple eye, a green eye, a smoky eye or a shimmery eye, it’s all here!
Inspired by Urban Decay’s long-running Ammo Palette, with a completely updated (and even bigger) shade range, Shadow Box is the perfect all-in-one palette. Whether you’re new to Urban Decay or you’ve got a whole stash of UD products on your vanity, the Shadow Box is one palette you need in your arsenal.
From new shades like Baked Cowboy (an amazing golden bronze) and Moonshadow (a stunning bright navy blue) to cult classics like Sin, Mushroom and Blackout, Shadow Box has something for everyone. Every shade features Urban Decay’s Pigment Infusion System, the proprietary blend of ingredients that gives each shade its velvety texture, rich color, serious staying power and blendability.
The Shadow Box palette features dark, gorgeous orchids in rich purple hues. Inside, the same orchid artwork repeats in black and white (to contrast all of those amazing shadows!). The finishing touch: a cool magnetic closure in the shape of the UD icon.
To win one of these awesome eye shadow palettes, just leave a comment below. Good luck! I will choose five winners by a random draw next Monday morning, September 29th — so enter away!
And, don’t forget to check out the rest of the deals for the 21 Days of Beauty at ULTA Beauty stories and http://www.ulta.com.
La Roche-Posay Redermic [C] EyesI was recently chosen as La Roche-Posay’s Blogger of the Month For September. How exciting!
La Roche-Posay asked me to chose an item to review and I chose Redermic [C] Eyes ($44.99). As a lady in my forties, taking care of my eye area is so important. Not only are the eyes the windows to your soul, they give people a peek into your age!
The claim for Redermic [C] Eyes is that it plumps, fills* and visibly reduces crow’s feet wrinkles. Suitable for sensitive skin. The benefits are:
With 0.1% fragmented hyaluronic acid to visibly plump skin
Non-greasy, velvety texture
Use as a daily moisturizer to treat crow’s feet wrinkles and improve firmness
Immediate blurring effect on uneven skin tone
Suitable for sensitive skin
What I think: This is a really special eye cream. Right after applying around my eye area, the skin look smoother, glowing and much younger. I pat it in under my eye, around the side and under the brow bone. As I have been using it for a few weeks, I really do notice an improvement of the texture of my skin. No crows feet, yay!
I highly recommend this eye cream and the La Roche-Posay brand! Check out their Facebook page and their website http://www.laroche-posay.us.
I have recently received a wonderful package of new fall L’Occitane products for my honest review. As a fan of L’Occitane, I was so excited!
L’Occitane has introduced a face oil to their luxurious Divine collection, fresh body gels and other soaps to their Bonne Mine Collection and a new bath and body collection called Aromachologie.
I really enjoyed testing these products as they contain natural ingredients that I feel good about applying to my skin.
L’Occitane Divine Oil
L’Occitane Divine Youth Oil ($96 USD) —This ‘liquid gold’ formula features seven unique plant oils to enhance skin’s overall texture and radiance. To be used both day and night; this luxurious lightweight oil ($96) will give skin a much-needed surge of moisture.
What I think: Love this luxurious oil. I have been using it in place of my night time serum. It is so moisturizing, and once it sinks it, it is not greasy at all. In the morning, my skin is so soft and hydrated.
L’Occitane Bonne Mere Lemon Shower Gel
L’Occitane Bonne Mere Collection: In honor of the original Marseille Soap, we celebrate our Provencal heritage by introducing the newest additions to the Bonne Mere family. This collection includes our emblematic Marseille cube Soap ($14), a Marseille Liquid Soap ($20), and stackable Shower Gels ($14) in five yummy Peach, Honey, Lemon, Rosemary & Olive.
I have been enjoying the Bonne Mere Lemon Shower Gel ($14 USD) — Enriched with lemon essential oil, this shower gel gently cleanses the body and perfumes it with a zesty and sunny fragrance, transporting you to an early morning stroll through the market of Menton, Provence. Tested under dermatological control.
What I think: This shower gel has such a lovely fresh scent. I have been using it also as a shave gel, and it works really well. Plus, the scent of lemon lingers on my skin. I would love to try it in the other scents, too. The containers are stackable (there is a square indentation on the bottom of the bottle), so you can have a few in your shower and they won’t take up too much space.
L’Occitane Revitalizing Ritual Duo
Aromachologie Relaxing & Revitalizing Body Collection (launching today!): Consisting of two aromatic ranges, this duo collection is the much needed solution to a long, tiresome work day. Use the Relaxing products for a moment of escape, and the Revitalizing ones to recharge your energy, invigorating the mind, body & soul. From Body Oil ($34), to Body Scrub ($34), to Bath Salts ($24), and Shower Gels ($20), we have something for everyone!
L’Occintane Revitalizing Ritual Duo ($45, if purchased separately, $54) — This duo includes:
-Aromachologie Revitalizing Shower Gel 8.4 fl.oz — Made with essential oils, this invigorating shower gel revitalizes and gently cleanses the skin without drying. Its 100% natural fresh scent has proven energizing effectiveness*, providing a boost to start your day.
-Aromachologie Revitalizing Body Scrub 7 .oz — This reinvigorating body scrub contains sugar crystals to slough away dead skin cells and reveal radiant skin. Its 100% natural scent offers proven energizing effectiveness.
What I think: I believe the scent of these are citrus and mint, it is so refreshing! After using both products in the bath (love baths!) — My dry skin was so soft and smelled amazing!
I loved all of the new L’Occitane products I sampled — are you going to try any of these fab products? Leave a comment and let me know!
My last week of August was hot and exhausting, so glad it’s the long weekend! I have been trying products sent to me for review that are great for the end of summer.
This week I have been enjoying a yummy scented body wash, a night skin treatment, two amazing eye shadow brushes, spray to remove chlorine from hair, tinted brow gel and healthy wheat grass tablets (I am trying to get healthier).
Neutrogena Rainbath Renewing Shower and Bath Gel – Pear and Green Tea
Neutrogena Rainbath® Renewing Pear & Green Tea Shower and Bath Gel ($8.49 USD) — softens and conditions skin without a heavy leave-behind residue. With its unique fragrance blend of pear and green tea, Rainbath® works to renew the look of your skin as the rich, moisturizing lather rinses clean. Your skin is left in better condition feeling softer, smoother and truly renewed.
What I think: I love all of the Neutrogena Rainbath washes, and this is one of my favorite scents. It’s fresh and sweet-scented, and my skin is clean and very soft after washing. I love using it as bubble bath.
Available at drugstores and mass market retailers near you. You can learn more and purchase at http://www.neutrogena.com.
Miracle Skin Transformer Triple Active Night Cream
Miracle Skin Transformer Triple Active Night Cream ($68.00 USD) — This multi-purpose cream combines the beauty benefits of three different creams, exfoliating skin, moisturizing and fighting daily environmental aggressors at once. It also helps combat signs of aging and dull-looking skin, leaving behind a more radiant and youthful appearance with regular use.
What I think: I have been using this every night for about a week. When I apply it, it leaves sinks right into my skin, without leaving it greasy. In the morning, my skin is so soft and smooth. And very glowy! This is a good product if your skin is dry and dull.
MUA Pro All Over Shadow Brush($10 USD) and MUA Pro Crease Brush ($10 USD) — The shadow brush has full and rounded natural fiber brush for a perfectly even wash of color from lid to brow bone. Superior shape and tapered bristles glide shadow over a large area, creating a flawlessly even distribution of pigment in one easy sweep. Perfect for an all-over wash of shadow, highlighting the brow bone or tucking color into the eye crease. The crease brush is the perfect size to apply a darker shade just into the crease.
What I think: Both of these brushes are now my favorite eye shadow brushes. The all over shadow brush works well from brow bone down to lashes and the crease brush is amazing! Gives just the right amount of pigment for my crease. Love! They are both made very well and are gorgeous!
SwimSpray Chlorine Removal Spray (4 oz $15, on sale for $11.95 USD at Amazon) — an all-natural solution that completely eliminates chlorine from hair and skin with a new vitamin C technology that neutralizes all lingering chlorine other swimmer-specific hair and skincare products leave behind without using additional chemicals to do so.
What I think: This is such as smart idea. You rinse your hair, apply SwimSpray, then shampoo. It cleans all of the chlorine and chemicals out of your hair and leaves it clean and soft.
RevitaLash Hi-Def Tinted Brow Gel ($32.00 USD) — This multi-tasking eye-brow setting gel helps to control, condition, and enhance brows for immediate and dramatic results. It sculpts and defines eyebrows to create a fuller look, while filling in areas that may be sparse or damaged. In addition, the Hi-Def Tinted Brow Gel conditions brows to protect from breakage, and create soft and naturally beautiful brows.
What I think: This is a really nice brow gel that can help create the full brow look that is in right now. I love knowing that this is a product that can help the health of my brows. It’s also really easy to use, just swipe on with the brush and use the comb on the other end to tame your brows.
Pines Wheat Grass 250 Tablets ($18.95 USD for one bottle) — Pound for pound, PINES Wheat Grass is many times richer in chlorophyll and iron than spinach. Its protein level averages 25 percent and it contains virtually every vitamin known, along with 20 amino acids, including the eight that are considered essential for human health.
What I think: Wheat grass pills are such a healthy way to get so many essential vitamins. The only thing that I don’t care for is that you have to take 7 tablets a day to get the benefits. But, its worth it for this healthy supplement.
Good skincare is not only essential for a women in her forties (me), but for women of all ages. I make sure I take care of my skin morning and night.
Below are some luxe products that really help with wrinkles, uneven skin tone plus they make skin glow. These are great to help your skin get into shape for the upcoming change in season!
Beverly Hills MD Venox Anti-Aging Serum
Beverly Hills MD Venox Anti-Aging Serum ($149.99 USD) — This powerful anti-aging formula helps to dramatically reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles and fine lines, while promoting collagen production and cell turnover for smoother, younger-looking skin.
Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Reduces facial muscle cell contractions to target deep expression lines
Boosts collagen levels to increase skin elasticity
Gives skin a tighter, firmer look
Deeply hydrates skin
What I think: I have been using this serum at night for a couple of weeks and have noticed that my skin looks smoother and more even-toned. My fine lines have noticeably diminished. I’m going to keep using it and hope to see even more results!
Available at www.beverlyhills-md.com. And as a special deal for you, my awesome readers, enjoy a discount off of regularly priced Venox Anti Aging Serum for 30% off with the coupon code 40FLIRTY at checkout. It will expire on September 8, 2014.
Patchology Energizing Eye Patches
Patchology Energizing Eye Patches ($75 USD) —
Like a ‘re-charging station’ for your eyes, patchology Energizing Eye Patches will refresh and soothe tired looking eyes in just 20 minutes to reveal smoother, healthier looking skin. With regular use they will also help diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Kit Includes 12 Eye Treatments.
What I think: these eye patches are so easy and fun to use! You apply the Activating Gel to the patches, apply under my eyes and leave on 20 minutes. My skin is smoother and refreshed. And I can use the patches up to 4 times each!
MitoQ ($119 USD) — MitoQ® is a scientific breakthrough in anti-aging facial skincare, containing an antioxidant 1000 times more potent than CoQ (a co-enzyme, functional molecule present in every cell in the body). It is the only topical cream proven to deliver ubiquinone (a molecule that keeps cells active and healthy) to mitochondria at levels shown to have an immense effect in rejuvenating the cells, encouraging the natural production of collagen and elastin and leaving skin looking radiant with a lit-from-within glow.
What I think: If you are looking for a potent anti-aging product, this is perfect. It’s consistency is like a light cream. I like to use it as my serum and cream in the morning, which is wonderful in this hot weather. I have been using it for about a month and my skin is very glowy and not as red as it use to be. Loving my younger looking skin!
Available at MitoQ.com
Korres Wild Rose Face & Eye Serum
Korres Wild Rose Face & Eye Serum ($45 USD) — Brighten skin, smooth fine lines, and even the skin texture with this potent natural serum. Ultra-concentrated vitamin C found in wild rose helps to repair skin discolorations while boosting skin’s brightness and radiance. Baobab tree extract, in combination with a wheat proteins agent, provides an instant firming and line-smoothing effect and has been clinically proven to considerably reduce the number, depth, and length of wrinkles.
What I think: This light serum feels so good (and smells fantastic), when I apply it. I can tell that it instantly firms my skin and leaves me glowing. I think it is fairly affordable for the great results you get! Love this natural line of skincare products!
Racinne Youth Power Neck Emulsion ($48 UD) — This restructuring moisture cream revitalizes the sagging dehydrated skin to repair and prevent the visible signs of aging. It tones and brightens the vulnerable skin on decollete and neck. A blend of Racinne’s exclusive formula SH-DP-9, sodium hyaluronic, adenosine and Korean ginseng stem cells repair deep fine lines and wrinkles, while Shea Butter works to hydrate and nourish the skin.
What I think: Being in my forties, I can really see a change in my neck skin. So it’s time to try a great cream! This one really moisturizes, but it is a bit heavy. I think it will be wonderful for the colder months. Now, I apply it very lightly in upward strokes and am seeing a difference on the lines and wrinkles on my neck.
We have had a pretty hot week here in Kansas City, but it is finally cooling down a little, yay! I am still trying out new summer products to help me with the heat.
This week, I have been enjoying a facial cleansing oil, a gorgeous makeup up palette inspired by a new film, a refillable brush for my favorite powders, natural dental hygiene products, crunchy dried fruit snacks, and a cooling face cream.
NUDE Skincare Perfect Cleansing Oil
NUDE Skincare Perfect Cleansing Oil ($35 USD) — This omega-rich oil deeply cleans and removes all impurities, including eye makeup. All-natural plant oils, including meadowfoam and jojoba, support skin health and hydration. Skin is left radiantly clean, comfortable and soft.
What I think: This is so healing on my parched summer skin. I like to use this oil at night to remove makeup and restore my skin’s natural balance. I feel that the heat, sweating and being in the sun makes my skin feel really uncomfortable. This not only removes all dirt and makeup, it leaves skin soft and definitely not greasy!
Pur Minerals Jupiter Ascending Collection ($29 USD) — This has just landed at ULTA Beauty from Pür Minerals. They have created an exclusive, limited edition collection for the highly anticipated film, Jupiter Ascending starring Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum.
The collection is designed to help you achieve the flawless on-screen looks with:
Eye Shadows: Six stunning shades of shadow from subtle neutral to dramatic shimmer help you get Jupiter’s striking look. The talc-free eye shadows come in matte, satin, and metallic textures for a wide range of looks from day to night.
Galaxy Lip Gloss: Housed in futuristic light-up packaging, the iridescent pink gloss comes with a built-in touch-up mirror for beauty on the go.
Space Eyeliner: This liquid precision eyeliner in inky black features a user-friendly felt tip for easy application. Get sharp, clean definition for flawless eyes with this daily must-have.
What I think: This is a gorgeous makeup kit! My daughter was going out for her 19th birthday with friends and used the eyeliner and shadows to create a dramatic look. She loved the color payoff of the shadows and said that the liner was easy to use. I kept the awesome lip gloss for myself. The pale, sheer pink is one of my favorite lip color looks. And it lights up as you use it. Cool!
Exclusively found at ULTA and ULTA.com.
Jane Iredale Refill-Me Refillable Loose Powder Brush
Jane Iredale Refill-Me Refillable Loose Powder Brush ($35 USD) — A mess-free way to apply loose powder and get exceptional coverage on-the-go.
Self-contained, ready to be filled, with a locking mechanism that prevents spilling.
Ideal for travel.
Easy to refill.
Only one jar of Jane Iredale’s Amazing Base Loose Mineral Powder is needed to fill the brush two times!
Can be used with Jane Iredale’s Amazing Matte and Powder-Me SPF, as well as your fave powder, too.
What I think: I have been using this with the Jane Iredale Golden shade of Powder-Me SPF powder and I find it easy to use and it gives great coverage. You can easily lock it so it won’t get messy if you take it on trips. I thinks this is a really good investment for travel.
Available at shop.janeiredale.com
Hello Mouthwash Pink Grapefruit Mint
Hello Mouthwash Pink Grapefruit Mint ($4.99 USD ) — Helps clean and freshen the mouth. This mouthwash is free of alcohol, artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, and doesn’t cause mouth pain. It is never tested on animals.
What I think: I’m loving this cool line of dental hygiene products. They currently have mouthwash, toothpaste and breath spray in Pink Grapefruit mint, Mojito Mint and Supermint. I like all three flavors — they are like nothing I have tried before! I love that they are natural, and not too strong. LOVE!
Crispy Green Crispy Fruit ($1.59 USD for 1 .36 oz. bag, you can also buy in larger bags) — Crispy Fruit snacks are 100% freeze-dried fruit slices that are made of real fruit and nothing else. The taste in Crispy Fruit comes from the fresh fruit itself. There is no sugar, sweeteners or other additives used to enhance the taste or appearance! Crispy Fruit is truly guilt-free snacking.
What I think: Yum! I tried all six flavors: Apple, Asian Pear, Tangerine, Banana, Mango and Pineapple and like them all. My favorites were the banana and pineapple. I would definitely purchase these again for myself and my family for healthy snacks!
Korres Greek Yoghurt Advanced Nourishing Sleeping Facial ($45 USD) –A centuries-old Greek remedy for skin soothing, moisturizing Greek Yoghurt provides a natural source of proteins, minerals, and vitamins to instantly nourish stressed, dry skin. This ultrahydrating facial-in-a-jar contains a Greek Yoghurt concentrate with two and a half times the protein content of regular yogurt, and works overnight to provide skin with intense, long-term moisturization and nourishment to create a smooth, even complexion. You will wake up to noticeable improvements in skin texture and more moisturized, refreshed skin.
What I think: This is such a great evening skin treatment! I apply at night after my serum, and when I wake up my skin feels fresh and so soft! I use it about every other night, but it is so gentle it can be used more often if you wish. Summer skin becomes so stressed and tired and this evens the skin tone and texture by morning.
Hot weather does such weird things to my skin. It has been so humid in Kansas City that when I walk outside, I sweat (gross, I know) and it makes my skin oily. But exposure to the sun, even with SPF, can also leave my skin dry. So my skin needs a lot of tlc in the summer!
I was sent the following products for my hones review, and I’m glad I was because I really need them!
Eraclea Intensive Repair and Protect Serum/Vitamin C
Eraclea Daily Bamboo Exfoliant
Eraclea Pure Hydration Serum/Zinc
Eraclea products contain a new, proprietary ingredient, scientifically designed to maintain the hydration that helps retain the youthful appearance of the skin. This efficacious ingredient is the result of a half-century of research. Its earlier forms were successfully used in medical and cosmetic applications. A carefully crafted combination of hyaluronic acid sponges and hyaluronic acids of various molecular weights, called the HylaSponge®System, is the key to the Eracleahydrating properties. Each Eraclea product features the HylaSponge®System in combination with select antioxidants, vitamins, peptides and botanicals, all chosen for their functionality within the formulations.
Pure Hydration Serum/Zinc ($80) — Perfect for stressed, irritated skin, this moisture-intensive serum draws on the anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of zinc to promote healing while reducing redness. The serum delivers pure hydration to rejuvenate and replenish the skin. For optimal results, use after Intensive Repair and Protect Serum/Vitamin C.
Daily Bamboo Exfoliant ($40) This daily exfoliating micro-scrub removes impurities, oil, makeup and dead skin cells leaving the skin clean and fresh with a more youthful glow. It helps increase skin cell turnover rate and resurfaces the skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, pores, age spots, discolorations and acne scars.
Intensive Repair and Protect Serum/Vitamin C ($75) — After a long day in the sun, it’s important to remember that skin needs replenishing. It works to protect against cell damage, accelerate cell renewal and improve texture.
What I think: Loving this line! The exfoliating cleanser works really well on my sensitive skin. It doesn’t irritate it at all, but it does remove dry, dead skin. Both serums are really making my skin look younger: Pure Hydration Serum/Zinc calms my red skin down in the morning and I use the Intensive Repair and Protect Serum/Vitamin C at night to repair my skin — it glows in the morning!
A natural breakthrough in skin brightening that boasts dramatic clinical results after just four weeks. Burt’s Bees Brightening regimen is a daily arsenal of five formulas dermatologist-tested and clinically-proven to visibly brighten skin, diminish the appearance of dark spots and discoloration and even skin tone, while improving skin hydration and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
·Burt’s Bees® Brightening Even-Tone Moisturizing Cream (6 oz. $19.99)
What I think: I have been testing the cleanser and eye treatment. The cleanser is gentle, but effectively removes my makeup in the evening and leaves my skin clean, but not dry. I also love the citrus scent. The eye treatment does seem to brighten up the dark circles. I will use a little longer and let you know if I see a noticeable difference in a month or so!
Where to buy: At leading drug, grocery and mass retailers or at www.burtsbees.com.
Korres Pomegranate Balancing Cream-Gel Moisturizer ($32 USD) — This pore-minimizing and mattifying moisturizer delivers immediate and lasting hydration while simultaneously balancing oily to combination complexions. The unique lightweight cream-gel texture is formulated with a blend of 15% pomegranate water, pomegranate extract, alpine willowherb, and contains tannins and polyphenols. These ingredients help reduce the appearance of pores and rejuvenate the look of skin while providing a matte finish. Hyaluronic and salicylic acids combine to offer an immediate moisture boost while conditioning skin for an overall smooth appearance.
What I think: Light moisturizers are so perfect in the summer! I love that this is a natural product. I like to use it at night over serum, but I also apply it sometimes in the morning with an SPF over it. I love the fresh scent and how it instantly absorbs into my skin.
Korres Natural Products may be purchased at Sephora.com
Time to place the focus on your skin. Now that the weather is warmer, I tend to wear less makeup because a full face of creams, primers, foundations etc. feels heavy and can melt right off in the heat and humidity. So skin has to looks great!
I have been testing great products sent to me for my honest review. These products have been helping hydrate my skin while making my pores look smaller!
Also, get ready for a FAB giveaway from Hada Labo Tokyo! Good Luck!
Dr. Jart+ Pore Medic Pore Minish Cleansing Bubble
Dr. Jart+ Pore Medic Pore Minish Cleansing Bubble ($32 USD) — This mild formula contains a duo of bubble mechanisms to help tighten and unclog pores while removing dead skin cells and controlling excess oil. The result is brighter, firmer, deeply purified skin without irritation or dryness.
What I think: Such a fantastic product (and line)! This fun cleanser bubbles the dirt and gunk right out of your pores. After use, my skin is cleaner and my pores seem smaller, plus my skin is nicely hydrated!
Lumene’s Bright Now Vitamin C BB Serum ($21.99 USD) — This ultra-lightweight, pore minimizing, colorless serum contains light-reflecting pigments that add an instant glow to your complexion. The sheer finish Vitamin C BB Serum is completely free of harmful parabens and synthetic colorants, giving your skin only what it really needs!
What I think: This is an affordable, but very effective serum. It has the consistency of a light cream, but absorbs right into the skin and does not leave it greasy at all. It also leaves a subtle glow. I have noticed that my skin looks smoother, and used after my Dr. Jarts+ cleanser, my pores are very small indeed!
Available at CVS, CVS.com, Ulta, Ulta.com, and Dermstore.com.
Sebamed Moisturizing Face Cream
Sebamed Moisturizing Face Cream ($19.95 USD) — Most creams and lotions have key ingredients that create a protective barrier on the surface of the skin to lock in moisture to maintain a healthy pH balance of 5.5. For optimum moisture, slather on Sebamed Moisturizing Face Cream immediately after cleansing or a hot shower, before the skin cools and your pores begin to close.
What I think: My skin is becoming very sensitive as I age. I love using sensitive skin products that have great anti-aging benefits. This cream is awesome at night as it hydrates as I sleep. I love that it doesn’t irritate my skin at all!
Available at SebamedUSA.com.
Hada Labo Tokyo Protecting Day Lotion
Hada Labo Tokyo Protecting Day Lotion ($17.99 USD) — Combines broad spectrum sunscreen with Super Hyaluronic Acid™ to replenish moisture and protect skin against the harmful effects of sun exposure. Helps strengthen skin’s resistance to signs of premature aging. Gentle formula leaves skin feeling comfortable, smooth and protected.
I am giving away TWO full-sized Protecting Day Lotions. Just leave a comment and I will enter you in the drawing. I will choose TWO winners on Friday May 30th. Open to United States residents only. GOOD LUCK!
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