Friday, March 3, 2023

IPSY Sealed with a Kiss Mystery Bag


πŸ’•πŸ‘„ This Valentine’s inspired Sealed With A Kiss Mystery Bag from IPSY is curated with five lust-worthy surprise beauty picks. A big part of the appeal is the adorably designed kiss-pattern bag, and I love the XO charm for the zipper pull! This is not a subscription mystery bag, rather it is sold in the Ipsy Shop.



Inside, I was delighted to see a Tatcha Water Cream; the texture is light, and creamy and becomes more watery as you work it into the skin. I feel softer and more nourished, and I love it! 


🚒 I am looking forward to trying the Three Ships Cleanser, but I haven’t just yet as I am working through another one at the moment. It sounds great with ingredients like amino acids, aloe vera, and yeast extract to help soothe, hydrate, and lift.



😊 Although I’m not sure what's going on with Item Beauty, whether discontinuing or re-branding, I’m happy to try their cream blush. The shade I’m Crushin’ is a poppy pink rich in pigmentation and easily buildable. It creates such a beautiful and effortless flush!



πŸ‘️ The mini RealHer duo eyeshadow has two complementary shades; Ambition & Imagine. The shimmery rose and matte taupe create a beautiful soft everyday look, plus they’re very easy to apply and blend.



πŸ‘„ Last, and most disappointing, is the PistachΓ© Lip Gloss simply because there is little to nothing in this squeezy tube! What I could manage to get out seemed like a decent balmy vaseline formula, but I think I just used it all up in that one go.



πŸ›️ This bag had 4 deluxe samples and 1 full size at $14 for Ipsy members, but a total value of $54.22. πŸ‘€ Swipe for more! Join me on #ipsy ➡️ https://www.ipsy.com/nigwnv82


πŸ’‹ Tatcha The Water Cream $10 (10ml) Travel Size

πŸ’‹ Three Ships Purify Aloe + Amino Acid Cleanser $20 (60ml) Full Size

πŸ’‹ Item Beauty Blushin Like Cream Blush / It's Verified Unavailable

πŸ’‹ RealHer Makeup Dreams So Big Eyeshadow / Imagine & Ambition $28 Full 9 Pan Palette

πŸ’‹ Pistache Skincare Pistachio Lip Gloss $15 for 3 5ml - Full Size


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Thursday, December 16, 2021

Dermadeli Pumpkin Seed Serum + Special Holiday Giveaway!

  

Looking to hydrate, clear, and soothe your skin this dry winter season? Dermadeli Pumpkin Seed Serum does all that and more; it’s the signature product that started it all for the brand, of course featuring certified organic Pumpkin seed oil, along with Zinc and Pomegranate seed oil. This incredible main ingredient has a ton of great benefits, including immediate hydration, acne treatment & prevention, firming, anti-aging, calming of inflammation, reducing redness, and combating oiliness. Better yet, it absorbs fast with zero oil residue; just plump, soft, and soothed skin!

Right away, you can sense the pumpkin seed oil in the natural light orange-brown hue and nutty, earthy scent in the serum. The serum has an oily consistency, but testing a few drops showed how it settles into skin nicely, leaving no greasy or tacky feel.

My skin is immediately super soft to the touch, like a baby’s skin, and it feels amazing! I frequently fight acne flare ups, especially around my cheeks, so this great first impression had me excitedly looking forward to seeing what it could do for me over time.

One Month Later

This serum has now been a part of my daily skincare routine for over a month, and the results have been fantastic! I absolutely love how soft and plump it makes my skin feel on a daily basis, but over time it’s also been really successful at preventing pesky acne breakouts, keeping my skin a lot calmer and clearer.

The Pumpkin Seed Serum is highly versatile, too! While it’s obviously great for the face, I’ve also been trying out putting a drop or two on my lips each day, then watching and feeling them transform from painful and cracked to smooth, hydrated and soothed. 

Another thing I've found is that it works great around the nails as well, especially now that it's the dry season when I get the worst hangnails. These are just a few of the many different ways to use this product, so I highly recommend giving it a shot and finding out how it can work for your skin!

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✨ $50 @sephora Gift Card!

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Kindly Yours Seamless X-Back Bralette - Plant Based Fashion

 

A plant-based bra? Who knew!? You can feel good about what you wear with a Kindly Yours Seamless X-Back Bralette like this one, since it’s the first-ever sustainable bralette! In addition to recycled materials, it also features removable plant-based pads made of sugar cane! Being sustainable doesn’t mean they sacrificed quality, either; the construction and feel are excellent.


I chose the Black Ombre colorway and I love the fun, contemporary design, which is also available in a whole range of other colors and patterns, too. The fact that it’s a racerback really made me happy because they look great and they provide wonderful support than other types. 


I wear a size 38DD and found that the 3XXL was a perfect fit, with a lot of support and adjustable straps that made it super comfortable to wear. The material is definitely stretchy enough, but also holds everything in place no matter the activity: on the elliptical, doing yard work, or normal day wear. 


That said, on a few occasions I did have to reposition the pads since they tend to fold in, but it’s not a major concern. I’m impressed that they’re really affordable despite the amazing quality, making it easy to do good for yourself and the planet at the same time! 



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Saturday, September 4, 2021

Land O Lakes Butter Spread with Seeds


What goes better together than bread and butter? This Land O Lakes Butter Spread with Seeds I received complimentary thanks to Influenster is the perfect combo with a tasty loaf of fresh bakery bread. In fact, it’s so good that it won the Best Butter/Dairy Spread Category in the 2021 World DAIRY Innovation Awards!
 

Those extra Flax, Chia and Hemp seeds not only provide just the right amount of texture that I love, they also confer some added health benefits like vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein, just to name a few.


Even straight from the refrigerator, this butter is creamy, smooth, and easy to spread. I like the texture of seeds in all sorts of foods, and this is no exception; they add a little something extra without feeling gritty or taking away from the delicious taste of the butter. 


We’ve also used it in combination with a variety of different breads, whether it’s plain sliced wheat, italian, or french bread, plain and toasted, and it’s a great complement to them all. If you’re interested in changing up your favorite spread, or just want to try a new snack, I highly recommend giving it a try! 

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Dermadeli Invigorating Vitamin C Serum


Superfoods aren’t just good for your body, they’re great for your skin, too! I am happy to share my full experience with Dermadeli’s Invigorating Vitamin C Serum after a little over a month of use. Dermadeli kindly gifted me this excellent product that’s packed with natural antioxidants to repair damage and reverse the effects of aging.


A potent 20% concentration of ingredients like Pomegranate Seed Oil, Orange and Lemon Juice Extracts can help reduce sun damage, boost elasticity, and help improve wrinkles! I thought this would be the perfect addition to my summer skincare routine and counteract all of the extra sun exposure. Per the recommended 3-4x weekly usage, I began by implementing this serum into my routine every other day and was looking forward to the results, especially how much it can reduce my fine lines, such as the ones on my forehead and smile lines.


It’s best kept refrigerated, not only for the incredible cooling sensation but for extending the shelf life and boosting the antioxidant power as well. Right out of my mini-fridge, I always give the bottle a couple of shakes to properly mix it, then apply it after cleansing and toning. I really enjoy the glass bottle and hygienic dropper to control the exact amount according to what I need.


The pale yellow, watery-textured formula soaks right in as soon as it’s dispensed and smells tasty with a soft citrusy scent. While I can feel a little bit of tackiness right after, it vanishes as I move forward with the rest of my routine. Right away, I loved the lightweight feel, smoother, tighter skin and luminous glow it gives me, plus I’ve had no irritation or reactions and actually have had a reduction in redness! After just a few days, I was already thrilled with the results and couldn’t wait to see what more it had in store.


I find myself reaching for this serum at least every other day, and sometimes even more frequently if I feel my skin needs it. The texture of this serum has a very light, watery feel and my skin just drinks it up straight away. As I mentioned last time, it has just the tiniest bit tackiness, but that vanishes once you move on with the rest of your skincare routine.


Now, after a whole month of use, I’ve seen an improvement on the little sun spots around my face, now brighter and not as noticeable. Another small improvement has been smaller indentation of my smile lines, and most importantly the horrendous forehead line is less prominent. Plus, I’m happy to see a reduction in pore size as my skin is tauter and feels overall more firm. In skincare terms, a month isn’t really that long, but I’m already seeing great results! I really can’t recommend this serum enough, so be sure to check it out!

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Sunday, October 11, 2020

Rituals... The Ritual of Karma! A mindful Spa experience!

 

Enrich your home and life with Rituals, a luxurious lifestyle brand with a focus on ancient eastern traditions. As stated on the product labels, “According to ancient Hindu belief, living with good intent attracts good karma. Do good, and good will come your way.” The brand started in 2000 in the Netherlands, and has since expanded to a line of over 400 home and body products with hundreds of stores worldwide.

As of September 15th, they’ve also launched on Sephora.com, increasing their footprint in the United States. Rituals also prides itself on using clean, safe ingredients, reducing waste in packaging designs, and giving back to communities in need through their Tiny Miracles, Goodie Bag, and Soul School programs (read more here).

The Karma collection helps immerse your home and your soul in positive energy and mindful intention that can transform everyday routines. Included in the Ritual of Karma set are the Cleanse Your Mind & Body scrub, Spread the Kindness body cream, and Full of Kindness shower foam. The two key ingredients shared among this entire collection are holy lotus and white tea, the former of which provides restoration, soothes inflammation, combats aging, and is an antioxidant. White tea, grown throughout southeast Asia, contributes a fresh scent that can enhance the senses.

First and foremost, the foaming shower gel is a simple yet extremely refreshing and enjoyable part of the collection. The most notable thing about this gel is that with exposure to water, it transforms instantly into a thick, nourishing foam. After a wash, it had my skin feeling clean, incredibly soft, and faintly smelling of the signature flowery white tea.

The scent is in no way overwhelming, and even provides a sort of aromatherapy quality while using it in the shower for a luxurious, mindful experience. The gel is very dense and lathers up generously, so it doesn’t take much to get a complete wash. The pressurized bottle dispenses it super quickly, so be careful not to get more than you need!

The body scrub not only smells amazing, but leaves my skin noticeably softer even after one use as well! The scrub has noticeably large sugar granules that work to gently exfoliate your skin. I love to use this prior to shaving my legs to remove any dirt and dead skin cells which in turn helps me achieve a closer shave!

It spreads easily with a gritty texture, but the skin is also soothed by the accompanying nourishing liquid from some amazing ingredients like natural oils, holy lotus and jojoba. 

It’s easy to rinse off and doesn’t cling to your skin or leave any remnants behind. The scent is neither overpowering nor underwhelming, but instead just the right amount to leave your skin freshly scented after use, I would describe it as a sweet, floral scent. I love this scrub and see this being a perfect addition to my routine for the dry winter months and rough skin that are ahead.

Finally, the Spread the Kindness body cream comes as a perfect companion to the scrub and shower gel by providing additional moisture, nourishment, and faint white tea scent to your skin on a daily basis. I’ve found that it spreads very easily and absorbs quickly, without leaving any oiliness or residue behind, and my skin feels silky smooth right away after application. 

However, my favorite part of all about this body cream might be the smart, innovative packaging! Inside the gorgeous jar, there is an insert holding the cream that allows for refills to reduce packaging waste. This really speaks to Rituals’ sustainability efforts, and I’d be thrilled to see them expand their refillable offerings even further. Hopefully it becomes an industry trend!

Overall, I think the Ritual of Karma collection is an excellent addition to my daily routine, and the great packaging, feeling, and scent of the products all combine to really embody a calming, luxurious, at-home spa day experience. I’m excited to try out some of their other offerings, especially their home products and fragrances. Even my boyfriend is interested in their men’s line now, too! I’m really impressed by the affordability as well, as I would’ve expected everything to be much more expensive considering both the luxe appearance and high quality. 

Beyond the excellent products themselves, I also can’t say enough about how great it is to see a brand so committed to environmentally friendly practices and giving back to the communities from which they take their inspiration. I highly recommend browsing their website and Sephora’s to check out everything I’ve reviewed here and more. 

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