Beauty Product Reviews | Page 4
Sun Kissed Skin
This self tanning mousse is amazing and super easy to use! I'm already a bit tan, but this bronzing mousse definitely gives my skin that added boost that makes it looked kissed by the sun all year round. This has an amazing natural olive undertone that looks super flattering and has a pleasant scent. The mousse formula makes it extremely easy to achieve a streak free tan in a small amount of time. I always make sure to prep my skin by exfoliating and moisturizing prior to the tanning process, and then I smooth the mousse evenly over my skin with the tanning mitt. This achieves a flawless bronze tan every single time. This product is definitely a full proof formula. Great for anyone from beginners to experts. If you want that deep dark J Lo glow, you definitely have to try this bronzing mousse.
Best Lash Glue... Ever!!!!
I have tried quite a few different lash glues and some have been ok, but they all seem to be really chunky or have irritated my eyes. I had seen this one and decided to try it because it was a brush on, but I was still super hesitant because I wasn't sure if it would irritate my eyes.
Lucky me, cause I struck gold with this one!
This lash glue has never given my eyes any irritation or caused them to water... and the applicator brush makes it so extremely easy to use.
When applying, just brush on a small amount on the lash band of the lashes you choose to wear and allow the glue to get tacky for about 30-45 seconds. This will ensure that the glue sticks and that the lash sets down to your eye. This dries down ultra clear and doesn't add unnecessary weight to what can already be heavy feeling lashes.
You will be amazed at how long this glue lasts and how well it holds! I am thankful to have found this glue as this has now become a staple in my lash application routine and a holy grail item for sure!
I have been looking into eye creams a bit more as of lately, because due to my age (37), I am starting to develop some fine lines around my eye area. These lines unfortunately tend to become pretty prominent as soon as I apply concealer, so I have really been needing something to help.
I have used a few products from the 'Farmacy' line and have always loved the ingredients they use, so I decided to give the "Dew It All" eye cream a shot.
This has not let me down at all... not one bit!
I have really finicky oily/combo skin and I really don't like to feel the heaviness of products on my skin. This eye cream is so light weight and sinks effortlessly into the skin around my eyes. It is not tacky or heavy and my concealer glides on so easily after using this cream.
I love that you can treat the entire eye zone with this cream and it really helps brighten and de-puff my eyes. It's supposed to assist with fighting off the signs of aging (which is a big plus for me), but it truly helps destress and smooth out my eye area which makes me look less tired in the morning.
Their entire line includes their "Echinacea GreenEnvy" which is packed with natural antioxidants (fight off free radical damage) which will protect my skin from the every day aggressors and believe me, I can use all the help I can get!
Love at first application!
This has now become one of my favorites after just the first use!
The texture and lightweight feel of this moisturizing gel-cream is phenomenal! It's so lightweight that it truly feels like there is nothing on your skin, yet it hydrates the skin without that heavy feel... which is perfect for my oily/combo skin.
It is formulated with a triple hyaluronic acid complex, which if you didn't know holds about a thousand times it's weight in water. So you know your skin is definitely going to be quenched all day long!
It has an amazing cooling effect on the skin that you really have to experience to understand. It is the most comfortable, cooling, lightweight and most unique moisturizers I have tried thus far! The gel-cream contains what they call golden cupuaçu butter beads from the Amazon. These little guys melt into the skin and disappear as they’re absorbed, which release added hydration that you can truly see and feel!
Believe me, once you try it, you will fall in love just like I have!
Magic Powder Is Right!!!!
Powdered cleansers had always been to me one of those products that you really want to try, but you just never get around to doing so. When I was introduced to the May Lindstrom line by way of a colleague, I was instantly intrigued by the Clean Dirt cleanser.
Being a licensed Esthetician, I know the benefits of natural products and saw that this was also a warming cleanser, so you know I had to put it to the test!
I must say that not only does it do an amazing job at cleansing my skin without stripping it, but the experience is fascinating! You can mix this powder with a little bit of water to make a mousse and once you start massaging this onto the skin, you really feel the lite tingling and warming sensation.
It is infused with purifying minerals and warming spices that you can really feel go to work on the skin. This cleanser's light exfoliation really helps refine my pores, smooth out my skin's texture and adds an all-over glow that can not be denied.
This is a truly transformative cleanser and a must try in my book!
A Magical Experience
To say that I love the Pendulum Potion oil cleanser is to say the least. This truly is such a luxurious cleansing oil and an amazing experience!
I had tried very few cleansing oils (if any) before this one, so I was a little hesitant to say the least. I have oily/Combination skin, but I had read in an article a while back that oil dissolves oil, so I decided to try it out.
I had been really intrigued since I had started using the May Lindstrom line and read a bit about the Pendulum Potion Ritual itself.
They state to pump a small amount into your hands and inhale the natural aromas of jasmine, ylang-ylang, raw cacao, and Balsam of Peru. Doing this really puts you at ease, relaxes you and awakens the senses.
You then massage the oil into your skin, focusing on your problem areas and continue to massage the oil with wet hands. You can even add steam to intensify the experience which by the way leaves your skin baby soft.
After rinsing this off, I then follow up with a serum and moisturizer. My skin feels amazing and truly rejuvenated. It is almost like experiencing a spa day, but in the comfort of your own home. This product and ritual is a must try for any 'Natural Skincare' fan!
No More Clutter!
If you are a makeup junkie like I am, you need a Z-Palette in your life. We all have those lonely eyeshadow stragglers (you know... those all the way in the back of your makeup drawer). We love them, but don't always want to go through all the trouble of finding each one or having to carry multiple when traveling.
These palettes were the best thing ever invented to organize those shadows! I have de-potted quite a few of my favorites now and might I say, they look so sheek in this beautifully designed Z-Palette.
These palettes can truly keep you organized and inspire you to once again use some of your old favorites, like it has with me.
Wipe the day away!
If you are anything like me, you're probably thinking "Why is this so special?", but let me tell you... IT IS!!!! This gentle, yet effective No-Rinse micellar water cleanses your skin so thoroughly, it is quite amazing.
This stuff looks and feels like regular water, but it is made up of microscopic molecules called 'micelles' that attach themselves to dirt, grime, makeup, and other gunk trapped in your skin. The micelles absorb dirt and repel water to leave your skin hydrated, instead stripping your skin like most traditional cleansers.
When using micellar waters, there is a quite different way of removing your makeup. For larger surfaces of the skin, you can gently swipe a moistened cotton pad across your face, but when it comes to areas with more makeup (such as the eyes) lay the moistened cotton pad over the area and press gently for about 30 seconds then wipe away. This gives the micelles time to absorb all the dirt and makeup and prevents unwanted tugging on the skin.
This micellar water has truly changed my makeup removal routine and has improved my skin significantly. I am sure that once you try it, you will love it as much as I do!
Amazing Hydration Pick Me Up!
Dr. Barbara Sturm's Hyaluronic Ampoules are an amazing treatment to help provide a boost of hydration to the skin while also plumping and firming.
This intensely hydrating treatment really helps diminish dehydration associated with the lack of moisture in the skin's dermis and epidermis. The ampoules have an instantly refreshing effect which makes them great for after prolonged sun exposure and truly leave your skin looking radiant and feeling extremely smooth.
The ampoules contain a very high concentration of Hyaluronic Acid, which with continued use will also help prevent and diminish fine lines caused by dehydration.
Iridescent Skin!
The Moonchild Glow Kit is beyond dreamy and glowy. This is one of the most attractive highlighter palettes that I have seen from Anastasia Beverly Hills in a long time.
I purchased this Glow Kit for one of my very best friends and may I say, it is STUNNING on fairer skin! This palette is extremely pigmented without going over board and the powders are so smooth... not chalky at all.
Every time she wears this (which is quite often) I am impressed on how beautiful the colors appear on her skin. This color palette gives off such a luminous iridescent glow and truly looks magical on the skin.
A big plus to this highlighter palette (as with many ABH highlighting palettes) is that you can use them on the eyes and body as well for an all-over glow!