Category Archives: Skin Care

It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Illumination Review

Ok, my friends, I gotta say that I’m a huge It Cosmetics fan because their products are awesome. Soooo, I’m always a little biased when I talk about their products. BUT, I will say that I am on the fence … Continue reading

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Tips for using A313 Retinol Pomade

I’m using French retinol A313, and my skin is actually loving it. The weather these days is dry so my skin is more dry than usual. You can see in the picture above that it has a thick rich texture, … Continue reading

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5 Best Eye Creams

You definitely don’t need 5 eye creams, and most of the time I don’t use one.  I find that my skincare used under my eye does just fine, but sometimes my eye area is more dry and crepe-y so I … Continue reading

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Garnier SkinActive Micellar Water

Right now, I’m using Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water. Micellar water isn’t just regular water. It’s water that’s infused with tiny particles (micelles) of oil or cleanser so that it feels like water, but the micelles emulsify oil and dirt, and … Continue reading

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Aura Mirabilis from Roger and Gallet

Take a look at some of the prettiest skincare products that I’ve ever come across.  This is the Aura Mirabilis line from Roger&Gallet, and it’s based on a 300 year old skincare recipe. It all started with this double-extract dual-phase … Continue reading

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Fresh Seaberry Moisturizing Face Oil Review

Face oils are so popular right now and they’re awesome even if you have oily skin (which I do).  They are great for sealing in moisture and hydration and I really love using them at all times of the year.  … Continue reading

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Vichy Ideal Body Serum-Milk

This is the moisturizer you’re going to want for the summer months. The Vichy Ideal Body Serum-Milk has a lovely light consistency, and is a beautiful lotion that seems to absorb into your body within minutes. It also has some … Continue reading

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Do You Like Chemical or Mineral Sunscreen

Had this little poll up on my Insta last week, and the answers were interesting: do people like chemical or mineral sunscreen?  I thought for sure everyone would choose mineral… there seems to be a push from brands to release … Continue reading

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Dior Capture Youth Matte Maximizer

I’m going to start by saying that the packaging on this serum had Lactic Acid written on it in really big letters, but no mention of what percentage of lactic acid was in the bottle, which is not as transparent … Continue reading

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Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum Review

OMG, so the name of this serum bugs me.  Phyto-Retinol?  It’s just so misleading.  There is no retinol in this serum, and the main active ingredient is Bakuchiol in a squalane formula that’s ultra-moisturizing.  Now, Bakuchiol has been studied a … Continue reading

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