Beauty Reviews: March 2018

Dr Brandt Skincare Hydro Biotic Recovery Sleeping Mask Duo Eyelash Adhesive in Dark Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Laneige Water Sleeping Mask Luxy Lash in #Bae Peace Out Acne Healing Dots

For my trip to Amsterdam & London, I wanted to try out some leave-on masks that I could apply and leave on during the long flight so my skin would not look so dehydrated upon arrival.  I may have gotten a little carried away with my ordering but that’s where you all get the benefit! 😜  For the products that offered a travel or mini size, I like to go that route before committing to the full purchase.  Check out which products I loved by clicking the “Continue Reading” button below:

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Beauty Reviews: November 2017

Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Exfoliating Cleansing Powder to Clear Pores Volition Beauty Oceanene Youth-Boost Gell Volition Beauty Turmeric Brightening Polish Volition Beauty Detoxifying Silt Gelee Mask Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Cleanser Foaming Wash Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Eyeshadow Palette Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores Volition Beauty Oil-Control Mattifying Mist

Last month I had tried out the eye gel from brand new line Volition Beauty and absolutely fell in love with not only the product but also with the company’s philosophy.  They call upon all their customers to become their next product innovators by encouraging wannabe beauty product designers like myself to submit their ideas for what they would like to see created.  Thousands of people vote and the best ideas get created in their labs.  Genius!  Why try to guess what your customers want?  Just ask them to create the products of their dreams!  Each product comes with the story of their innovator adding a great personal touch of inspiration. My fascination with this company sent me on a buying frenzy at Sephora as I wanted to try all of their products.  With lots of excitement, here are my reviews of the Volition Beauty products (and a few others):  (click “Continue Reading” button below to see the beauty product reviews)

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Beauty Reviews: October 2017

Kevyn Aucoin The Exotique Diamond Eye Gloss Volition Beauty Helix AM/PM Eye Gel Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream Kiehl's Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Masque Clinique Pep-Start 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask Clinique Pep-Start Hydroblur Moisturizer Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Eye Cream

After doing 12 months worth of “Beauty Obsession” posts, I realized that in almost every post, I had come across a product or two that fell a little short. This month I decided to change the title of my monthly beauty posts to “Beauty Reviews” since it felt more apropos. So, here are the beauty products I tested and reviewed for October:  (click “Continue Reading” button below to read the product reviews)

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2016 Holiday Beauty Gift Guide

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer Peter Thomas Roth Blue Marine Algae Mask NIGHT Pillows Drunk Elephant AHA Kit Sunday Riley SquadGoals Kit Artis Brushes Elite Mirror 10 Brush Set Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil Sunday Riley UFO Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil Peter Thomas Roth Mask Vault

Whether you’ve been Naughty or Nice, here is a Beauty Wish List that shouldn’t make you think twice! 😉  Shop for yourself or all those babes on your list. Whatever the reason, ’tis the season of bliss! Go ahead and indulge! What are you wishing for?

  1. CLEARER SKIN?  Sunday Riley #SquadGoals Skincare Essentials Kit – $90:  Looking to spoil yourself or someone else with the gift of glowingly perfect skin?  Look no further!  High performance skincare line, Sunday Riley, should be at the top of your Wish List!  I just started using the line and noticed an obvious difference in my skin tone, texture, and clarity almost instantly.  My fine lines and pores were…
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