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Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream
The marketing claims to contain energizing coffee bean and ginseng to help eliminate those dark circles and add radiance. Great! And yes, I noticed immediate results, but more so from their 'natural optic brighteners' mica and titanium dioxide... +
The marketing claims to contain energizing coffee bean and ginseng to help eliminate those dark circles and add radiance. Great! And yes, I noticed immediate results, but more so from their 'natural optic brighteners' mica and titanium dioxide. These ingredients help reflect light away from dark circles and is a temporary effect.
One big pet peeve of mine though is the packaging. It comes in a jar. Unfortunately there are so many things wrong with this type of packaging in skin care. The active ingredients don't stay stable once opened and fingers are dipped in. And although your fingers are (hopefully) clean, jars harbour lots of bacteria over time. Yuck.
Criticism aside, the cream itself was really a nice light texture and felt super smooth. It absorbed easily into the skin and instantly felt moisturized.
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Blinc Kiss Me Mascara
I've been using Blinc tube mascara for years. My favourite element is that there's no makeup remover needed! Just warm water and friction using your fingers will remove the tubes effortlessly. The skin around our eyes is so delicate, I love that I... +
I've been using Blinc tube mascara for years. My favourite element is that there's no makeup remover needed! Just warm water and friction using your fingers will remove the tubes effortlessly. The skin around our eyes is so delicate, I love that I don't have to even touch the skin while taking off my mascara. And no mascara stains, ever. I definitely consider this part of my skin care routine. Such a cool invention.
There are a few things I'd love to see changed however. Clump and flake free? Not so much. You need a very light hand at applying this mascara as I find it clumps super easily! And I still need to be careful not to rub my eyes throughout the day or there will be tiny tubes lying around my eyes! I use the Amplified tube mascara which is supposed to be their volume version, but it's definitely only going to give you a natural look. So although I love this mascara for a natural daytime look. It's not my fav when I want to step it up a notch.
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Eminence Strawberry Rhubarb Serum
I love trying new products. However Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Serum by Emience Organic Skin Care is something I always seem to go back to. This past winter left my skin looking dull and dehydrated. This stuff brings life back into my skin with... +
I love trying new products. However Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Serum by Emience Organic Skin Care is something I always seem to go back to. This past winter left my skin looking dull and dehydrated. This stuff brings life back into my skin with it's powerful ingredients. -
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Baume AP
Dry itchy skin? La Roche-Posay has you covered with this super rich formula. Safe for both my husband with psoriasis and my 6 month old son with eczema, both my guys benefit from this soothing cream. This cream is simple and gets straight to the... +
Dry itchy skin? La Roche-Posay has you covered with this super rich formula. Safe for both my husband with psoriasis and my 6 month old son with eczema, both my guys benefit from this soothing cream.
This cream is simple and gets straight to the point. Which is such a relief when trying to find something, ANYTHING to help relieve the itchy effects of eczema and psoriasis. 'Anti-itching, lipid-replenishing, soothing, fragrance-free, paraben-free' are all the properties I was looking for. And with shea butter as it's main ingredient it's no wonder this cream works so well. Shea butter is an excellent emollient that helps reduce the uncomfortable effects of dry skin such as tightness and itching. Like many body creams it works best when applied daily on cleansed skin.
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Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm with Vitamin-E & Peppermint
I always have these babies lying around the house! They're filled with natural ingredients such as coconut oil and sunflower oil to smooth, moisturize and soften lips. Unlike most conventional lip balms that use petroleum jelly, Burt's Bees uses... +
I always have these babies lying around the house! They're filled with natural ingredients such as coconut oil and sunflower oil to smooth, moisturize and soften lips. Unlike most conventional lip balms that use petroleum jelly, Burt's Bees uses beeswax to seal in hydration. Love love! -
Fresh Umbrian Clay Oil-Free Lotion
This oil-free lotion is lightweight and contains great ingredients for help prevent breakouts and antioxidants to help protect your skin against ageing. With a lovely fresh cucumber smell it makes applying this cream a spa-like experience. I did... +
This oil-free lotion is lightweight and contains great ingredients for help prevent breakouts and antioxidants to help protect your skin against ageing. With a lovely fresh cucumber smell it makes applying this cream a spa-like experience. I did find however that this lotion was NOT mattifying, as claimed, and wasn't quite hydrating enough for my drier areas. Criticism aside, I liked this product! It's not easy to find a good hydrating lotion for oily skin without adding shine. It's a keeper for those in between extreme temperatures like spring and fall. -
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