Sephora & Ulta Haul-Dry Skin & More.

Feb 14, 2016

Marleen B.

*Benefit Benetint Posie

Feb 14, 2016

Breeze T.

I think I'll move this to skincare just because there's a net majority! ;)
You got a lot of masks... I love masks so much!
Which of these products have you already tried? Do you have any thoughts on them?
I just love hauls and since I'm not buying for myself lately, I'm getting my fix off other people's purchases ;)

Feb 14, 2016

Hannah K.

Oh man, that Origins cream is no joke! I'm using it right now. it's actually one of the few creams I continue to repurchase. I love to try new face creams so the fact that I actually go back to this one is kind of amazing. It's definitely one of my top five night creams for my dry skin.

I'm really interested to hear your thoughts on the L'Occitane shower oil, I've been thinking about trying it! I also really want to know your thoughts on the body oil, since I've been considering whether a dry oil would work for me since sometimes I'm just way too lazy to put on body cream and rub it in, maybe a dry oil would be better since it's kind of less effort? maybe? Either way, I really want to hear what you think of them!

Feb 14, 2016

Marleen B.

Breeze, the only products I've used before is the Lumi Foundation. I got it in a darker shade. I needed a darker shade either to use alone or mix with the 1 shade lighter one I already have. I obviously have dry skin, and was using the Born This Way Foundation, which I still love. But this winter my skin got so dehydrated and flaky, so I switched to the Lumi for the winter. Sometimes I even mix in a little Clinique Moisture Foundation for a little more of a moisture boost. I've also have tried the The Body Shop Body Butter (love the true butters, not the souffle-like butters). I had the Shea before, so I picked up the coconut one this time. I got the mini one for my purse, going to use it as a hand cream. I haven't used any of these masks, but I have tried A LEADERS MELON mask, a TONYMOLY ALOE mask and a mask called WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT?. I like them all, but ordered a bunch TONYMOLY from ebay. But, since they're coming from Asia, it takes a month to ship. I couldn't wait, I'm hooked.

Feb 14, 2016

Marleen B.

Breeze. *I mix in Clinique Moisture Surge "moisterizer'. Yes, love the Origins. I've used it before, the smell is divine. It feels a lot like the Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief. And even though the Extended Relief smells nice, the Origins smells way better.

Feb 14, 2016

Marleen B.

Ok, I tried the coconut cleanser and I love it. It's wa
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what you expected. Dense and balmy. Doesn't strip my skin. I don't feel a residue but some may. Also tried the eye balm and overnight cream. They were not what I expected. The eye cream absorbed completely and so did the night cream. Some may like this, but I expected and hoped for a moister after-feel and plumper feeling. The next day, I felt soft but not plumper. My skin wasn't dry, but it felt and looked firmer. My pores even looked minimized. I have mixed feelings about this. Although I liked the unexpected results for firming and pore minimizing, it didn't satisfy my moisture craving. I prefer the Korres Rose Brightening Sleeping mask for this purpose, although I have to tolerate the Korres scent. I will repurchase the Coconut Melting Cleanser but not sure of the night & eye cream. I'll use it up and assess the results. I will also post my review on the shower oil and body oil tomorrow. It's funny because I first was going to buy the SAY YES TO COCONUTS spray-on body lotion because I thought it would be an easier way to moisterize when I'm lazy and it was coconut scented. But I knew it wouldn't be enough moisture, so I picked up JERGENS SHEA BODY OIL also. I think they were about 10.00 each. But then I ran into the WHISH line, which combined the coconut and the oil. So I thought even though it was 28.00, it was worth it to save a step (hopefully).

Feb 15, 2016

Lara C.

Enjoy your product, I'm so jealous hahah. I especially am interested by those yes to coconuts products... all I can find around here is like 2-3 products.

Feb 16, 2016

Jay M.

I LOVE the new Smashbox Primer Oil, that stuff is bomb! I got it this month in my Ipsy bag. I wasn't super excited to try it. I thought how much of a primer can it really be, it's an oil!?? Turns out it's amazing it starts as an oil then turns into a silky finish on the skin. Made my skin so soft and definitely the perfect canvas starter for my skin. I loved the finished look after applying my It Cosmetics foundation. I would love to try that coconut cleanser! Ty for posting about it, I'd never heard of it and I love coconuts.

Feb 16, 2016

Marleen B.

Here's a partial review.
Returning :
Whish Body Oil, didn't like this particular coconut scent and you have to use way too much to cover your body and I felt kinda sticky.
*The Boscia face mask was ok, but I like the Tonymoly Aloe one better. Won't be repurchasing.
Love: Loreal Lumi Foundation (but I already knew because it's my 2nd bottle)
Love Say Yes to Coconuts Ultra Hydrating Melting Cleanser, will repurchase.
On the fence about the SAY YES to Coconuts Night Cream and eye balm (not as moisterizering as I had hoped for, but my skin is feeling firmer and my pores looked minimized (go figure)
Love The Body Shop Coconut Body Butter, but this is already something I already have owned.
L'Occitane Amande Shower Oil, this one is tricky. I loved the luxurious feel and scent of this product, but I didn't feel any more moisterized than with my JERGENS In Shower Moisterizer. Will keep and use, don't know if I would repurchase mainly because of the price. Like the Sephora Xl Lash curler esp. the finger grips.
Love the Loreal Brow Stylist Definer, definitely going to buy a least 2 at time.

Feb 16, 2016

Marleen B.

And last but not least, the Smashbox Oil Primer. Absolutely in love with this product. Let me start by saying I have very dry, dehydrated skin, with rough texture and some pory areas. I don't have a problem with my makeup fading or wearing away. I only like primers for there smoothing abilities. Well, not only does this primer moisterize my skin, it smooths out the rough texture of my skin and minimizes my pores and leaves my skin with a dewy finish all day long. I usually use a dewy finish setting spray in the morning and will spray a hydrating facial spray throughout the day to maintain a dewy finish. But I didn't have to spray once today. This oil is also marketed as a regular skincare product. Just use it as you would any facial oil. And a little goes a long way. They recommend 2 drops but I applied 3 drops. I'm definitely repurchasing, probably won't have to for another 3 months at least though. This is definitely for those with very dry skin. I think it may be too much for oily or even combo skin.

Feb 16, 2016

Tina K.

This Smashbox Oil Primer sounds perfect for the winter! I really need to try some masks. Any suggestions for moisturizing ones that also degunk/minimize pores?

Feb 16, 2016

Tina K.

Thanks so much Marleen!

Feb 16, 2016

Marleen B.

Tina, you're welcome.