Thursday, March 7, 2024

New And Re-Discovered Skincare Favorites From Sunday Riley, La Roche Posay, L'Occitane And More!

Some new and re-discovered skincare favorites that I have been trying recently.

New And Re-Discovered Skincare Favorites From Sunday Riley, La Roche Posay, L'Occitane And More!

Sunday Riley Blue Moon Clean Rinse Cleansing Balm ($50; sephora.com) is a super luxurious cleansing balm that is now part of my nighttime skincare routine. I love the texture and how beautifully it cleanses my skin without stripping it. As always I use a warm washcloth to remove and follow up with a second cleanser. It even gets stubborn eye makeup off without tugging or much effort.

Sunday Riley Blue Moon Clean Rinse Cleansing Balm Review, Photos
Sunday Riley Blue Moon Clean Rinse Cleansing Balm Review, Photos

Tatcha Classic Rice Polish Foaming Enzymatic Powder ($68; sephora.com) is an old favorite that I re-discovered recently. It's something I use on clean skin, and is more of a skin cleanser and exfoliator that brightens and polishes. It isn’t drying and leaves skin feeling squeaky clean without stripping the natural oils.

Tatcha Classic Rice Polish Foaming Enzymatic Powder Review, Photos
 

L’Occitane Immortelle Overnight Reset Oil-in-Serum ($92; loccitane.com) is also another old favorite that I recently added back to my skincare routine. It is a lightweight night time serum-oil hybrid that absorbs quickly and leaves skin feeling bright and plump the next day. The fragrance isn't overwhelming and it also works as a daytime serum under makeup too since it leaves skin feeling soft and prepped, creating a nice canvas for makeup.


L’Occitane Immortelle Overnight Reset Oil-in-Serum Review, Photos

Oshin Head To Toe Moringa Oil ($38; amazon.com) is new to me and is a lightweight body and face Moringa based oil with a clean formula. It is lightweight, smells amazing and absorbs quickly. It is a great skincare addition to drier skin types and would work well in the drier weather too. I also like to mix a couple of drops to my hand cream for an extra moisture boost and fragrance.

Oshin Head To Toe Moringa Oil Review, Photos

First Aid Beauty Firming Cream with Peptides, Niacinamide and Collagen ($44; sephora.com) is a lightweight cream formulated with peptides and collagen for firming and moisturizing. It is safe for sensitive skin, like most products from First Aid Beauty and is quick absorbing. I love the texture of this one and think it's a great addition to any skincare routine for anyone wanting a moisture boost without the greasy, heavy feeling.

First Aid Beauty Firming Cream with Peptides, Niacinamide and Collagen Review, Photos

First Aid Beauty 0.3% Retinol Complex Serum with Peptides ($48; sephora.com) is a light weight retinol based serum with peptides formulated for sensitive skin. Its a good nighttime skincare addition and good to start with 1-2 times a week. It leaves skin feeling even toned, improves fine lines and texture overtime. I’ll be able to report back on my overall skin improvement after a few more weeks of usage.

First Aid Beauty 0.3% Retinol Complex Serum with Peptides Reveiw, Photos

La Roche Posay Lipikar AP+ Cleansing Oil ($16.99; ulta.com) is a cleansing oil that can be used on the face, scalp and body. It has a silky texture and a mild foam that washes off. If used on the face I would recommend a second cleanse, but it's great to be used on the body without the greasy feeling or leaving behind a residue.

La Roche Posay Lipikar AP+ Cleansing Oil Review, Photos

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel B5 Skin Protectant Repair Gel ($22.99; ulta.com) is a fantastic healing gel that has helped me tackle some rough spots and dry skin. Formulated with 21% glycerine as an active ingredient it protects and takes care of dryness without being very tacky or heavy on the skin. I’d definitely recommend this to have year round, especially amazing during the drier months of the year.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Gel B5 Skin Protectant Repair Gel Review, Photos

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

BUXOM Plump Shot Lip Serum Multichrome Tints

BUXOM Plump Shot Lip Serum Multichrome Tints In Celestial Nude, Dream Dolly Review, Photos, Swatches

The Plump Shot Lip Serum Multichrome Tint ($29; buxomcosmetics.com) is a new addition to the BUXOM lip lineup. Its a shimmery, lightweight plumping lip serum with a multichrome, slightly glossy finish. I tried two shades from the line, Dream Dolly, a shimmering plum and Celestial Nude, a nude with a multichrome green shift. The formula is smooth, not gritty, but easy to apply. Celestial Nude is not a basic nude and the color is rather interesting with a slight multi-chrome shift. This makes for a great lip topper and also works on its own. Dream Dolly is a berry with multi shimmer and a gorgeous shade on its own or when paired with a nude lipstick. The longevity like all other glosses is around 2-3 hours before it fades completely. There’s not a whole lot of shimmer left behind but I could see a few once the color fades. The plumping effect is subtle but natural, with a little bit of a tingle. Overall, a good lightweight lip product if you prefer non sticky lipgloss with a multi-chrome twist.

BUXOM Plump Shot Lip Serum Multichrome Tints In Celestial Nude, Dream Dolly Review, Photos, Swatches

























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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

TOCCA Lucia Eau de Parfum

TOCCA Lucia Eau de Parfum Review, Photos

Lucia Eau de Parfum ($30 - $142; ulta.com) is a new addition to Tocca’s exquisite fragrance line. Lucia is a light, citrus floral, perfect for spring, summer and early fall. The fragrance notes include Lemon Oil, Grapefruit, Mandarin, Fig, Rose Water, Geranium Oil, Vetiver Oil, Cedarwood and Tobacco. The opening is very fresh, not too heady, but lush. The lemon oil, grapefruit and rose water are the prominent notes which then settles down to a soft, comforting veriver, geranium and cedarwood oil blend. The dry down has hints of the tobacco which keeps the fragrance interesting. The floral notes still linger through drydown which makes this so sophisticated and feminine. Lucia has amazing longevity and lasted almost the whole day on me. The bottle design is gorgeous as well, much like all other Tocca fragrances.

TOCCA Lucia Eau de Parfum Review, Photos
























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