Joah Blur Activator Mineral Primer

Let’s talk about how Joah Blur Activator Mineral Primer has become one of my favorite drugstore primers, even though it’s only half the price of my usual more expensive MAC primer! The formula is infused with Korean Camellia Oil and provides a light-weight smooth coverage. I love the pump dispenser, but be careful, because I find it pumps out a little more product than the dime-size amount needed to cover the entire face.

I typically don’t like silicones in primers, because I feel they do absolutely nothing but fill up my pores. Unfortunately a good portion of their ingredients are in fact silicone (see ingredient list in the Gallery below), but I felt this actually worked well with my skin when compared to other inexpensive primers.

At this point I’ve been using it for more than two weeks and I have not seen any issues with any new acne. I love applying this after my daily moisturizer and SPF and it goes on noticeably smooth.

Afterward I make sure to give it at least a minute to settle before I start applying my foundation. Once applied you can see it visibly blurring the look of acne/scars and calming redness.

It also settles nicely into my fine lines and makes them less apparent when my foundation is applied. It made my foundation last all day and I’ve had no issues with my makeup moving even after 12 hours. Aside from the over-abundance of silicone in the product, this is a great cheaper alternative to other primers out there. Keep scrolling to see entire Gallery!

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Elizavecca Moisture Hyaluronic Acid Memory Cream

One of my favorite brands, Elizavecca, is back again with Moisture Hyaluronic Acid Memory Cream! This pretty light-blue cream takes its name from the fact that the formula has shape memory, meaning no matter how it’s been stirred or mixed up, it returns to its original form over time.

It contains a potent combination of naturally occurring and moisture-boosting Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin, and Adenosine. The Allantoin and Adenosine in particular provide powerful anti-aging properties by helping to hydrate, smooth wrinkles, soothe, heal, and protect the skin from ultraviolet light.

As usual, it all comes in Elizavecca’s uniquely adorable packaging with a cute tiny spatula!

Just to observe the “memory” part of this cream, I started out by giving it a good stir until it was uneven and clumpy in the container. Right before my eyes, it began to smooth out and recombine until it was like I’d never touched it. The bouncy, jelly-like cream is actually fun to play around with in the container and is actually a nice sensory experience.

To apply it, I removed it in a gel-like clump from the container using the nifty spatula, which had an instant cooling sensation that melted away with the heat of my skin as it turned into a moist, clear liquid. Once fully applied to my face, I also noticed a very faint floral scent that’s pleasant, but not overwhelming or off-putting at all.  It absorbed rather quickly, but didn’t completely sink in, so my face felt soft and hydrated.

Going in, I expected it to be a heavy cream and problematic for my oily skin, but I have yet to experience any clogging or other adverse reactions. Based on my results, I think this is a great moisturizer for people with either dry or combination skin.

It’s also worth noting that alongside the very gentle main ingredients, this product is completely paraben, sulfate, alcohol, and allergen free. Just a small dab is enough to get total coverage, so it’ll be a while before I need more, but I’ll certainly be turning to Elizavecca Moisture Hyaluronic Acid Memory Cream again in the future.

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Camiane The Perfect Wedding Mask

The Perfect Wedding Mask from Camiane is a beautifully packaged, two-step filling mask program that will make every day feel like your special day! The first step is a PHA (Poly Hydroxy Acid) filling pack that creates a transparent peel-off mask, which exfoliates, locks in moisture, acts as an antioxidant, and is safe for sensitive skin.

The second stage is a 100% microfiber Triple Hyaluron ampule sheet that contains three different weights of hyaluronic acid that work together to hydrate your skin, and keep it hydrated by acting like a magnet for moisture. Hyaluronic Acid is actually produced by skin cells, and once fully hydrated, the skin will be left feeling incredibly soft, plumped, pillowy, and with a natural glow.

All of this comes contained in a gorgeous shimmering silver and lace package that screams luxury and naturally fits the perfect wedding theme.

I began the first step by removing the super-cute diamond pack from the perforated packaging. Then, snapping the small stem back transformed the gem vial into a squeezable dropper, which I used to apply the somewhat sticky, gel-like substance to my face. It had a very pleasant sweet, fruity scent and was easy to apply with my fingers, taking care of course to avoid the hair so that it wouldn’t be pulled out while peeling the mask off.

I found that the generous amount of liquid in the vial was more than enough to completely cover my face. I proceeded to wait the entire recommended 20 minutes with the mask on, but within the first five I noticed that it had completely set and formed an extremely glossy, smooth, and transparent film on my face.

Afterward, it peeled off very easily from bottom to top, coming off in large pieces at once. Only having completed this initial step, my skin already feels softer and has a slight glow, it definitely succeeded in exfoliating my skin since I could see the dirt and debris left on the mask after pulling it away.

Now for the second step: the sheet mask! Upon opening the second half of the package containing this mask, I immediately noticed a clean, but intense, spicy scent.

There was a second layer included that helped keep the serum in the mask while placing it correctly on the face, which was a welcome addition. The ampule sheet layer underneath felt completely saturated with the hydrating liquid, and gave me chills when I first put it on! I decided to wait the full thirty minutes for this stage of the treatment, and all throughout, the mask continued to provide a wet and cool feeling without sliding at all as I went about my business around the house.

When the time was up, I removed the mask to reveal that my skin was definitely soft, felt tighter and the nice glow from before was still present. It did have a bit of a tacky feeling as well, but nothing that would stop me from using this mask again.

Peeling off outer layer to reveal the mask!

All said and done, I thought this was a wonderful spa-like experience brought right into my home in a beautiful package, which also makes it an amazing gift idea to give this holiday season. It’s also unique to see two usually separate masking processes combined into one product that results in radiant looking skin.

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SNP Split Ends Prevention Hair Mask

I’m back again with yet another unique hair masking solution from SNP (Shining Nature Purity), the Split Ends Prevention Hair Mask! I’m excited to see the results, since I absolutely loved their Overnight Hair Masking system (Read more here). This innovative, quick hair mask is intended to repair and nourish damaged split ends for whenever you feel your hair needs that extra love.

I’m enamored with the idea of this, since I have long bleached blonde hair and constantly struggle with split ends even with my routine salon visits. I think using both the Overnight and Split Ends mask will really help my hair in-between appointments. This mask is enriched with nourishing ingredients like Shea Butter, Hydrolyzed Keratin and Keratin Amino Acids that work to strengthen and maintain healthy hair.

However, after looking closer at the ingredients and doing a bit of research, I discovered that this mask contains silicones such as Cyclopentasiloxane and Dimethicone while the (Step 2) serum contains both of those as well, plus Amodimethicone and Cyclohexasiloxane. I am disappointed because the SNP Overnight Mask contained none of these. While on one hand, silicones can benefit hair by making it easier to detangle and seal in moisture, on the other most silicones are not water soluble and therein lies the problem. Without it being able to dissolve it builds up and dries your hair out, weighs it down, prevents conditioners and other moisturizers to penetrate strands and is hard to remove, therefore causing more breakage. So, I’m going to fully try it out, but I’m not sure if I’d frequently use it.

The directions are clearly labeled in both words and diagrams. Begin with completely dry hair, as this is recommended so that you can style and go forth with your day, but I can see doing this whenever if you’re not going out. To begin, you simply put your hair in a ponytail and take out the mask from the top portion of the package clearly labeled Step 1 Restorative Mask.

In my opinion the overall shape of the mask looks like a mermaid tail, so take the tail ends (or bunny ears if you prefer) and split them apart along the perforated line.

Now pull the flaps apart and open up the mask. Then, turn the mask inside out, just like you would if you were picking up dog poo in your back yard (yes, this is exactly what I thought, 😂).

Now that the animal print is over your hand, grasp your hair (I wadded most of what I could in my hand) and pull the mask right side out to capture all of your hair. Since I have long hair it took some extra work to push the length of it into the pouch.

Voila! Now it’s time to tie up the bunny ears to secure the mask in place. After I tied it up, I did make sure to squish and distribute the product as well as possible using my hands to make sure I was actually targeting the ends. At this point it dawned on me that the pouch may not really work as well for those with shorter hair, because most, if not all of the product is all the way in the bottom where the ends may not reach. It seems like there should be an extra step here to allow product to be worked into the hair with the hands (like in the Overnight Mask) before putting on the masking pouch.

I love the adorable little otter pattern and how comfortable it sits with all of my 24+ inches of hair inside. Be sure to wait the recommended time of 10-15 minutes, just like doing a face mask, only for your hair. I think this is a perfect amount of time that allows you to get your makeup ready for the day. There is an obvious baby-product scent to the pouch, but in case you’re sensitive to it, I’m glad to report that none of it was left behind on my hair afterward.

After the time was up, my ends felt hydrated, smoother, and much easier to brush. The Step 2 Serum is intended to provide volume, strengthen and give a healthy glossy appearance to your hair. It’s really easy to do this part, since all you have to do is work the serum into your ends with your hands.

I think it resulted in a nice shine, but I can see that if I’m not careful with how much I use, it could leave my hair weighed down and oily. Furthermore, instead of using this 2-3 times a week, I would recommend once every other week to avoid buildup of the silicone. I hope that SNP will move to a fully silicone free version of this product in the future, to bypass these negative side effects since I love everything else about it.

I have feeling this might be sold at Walmart just like the Overnight Hair Mask according to 0.8L. I couldn’t find online so maybe it’s only found in-store. I recommend that everyone give this unique hair masking a go and reap the benefits for themselves!

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Final Results!

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SNP Split Ends Prevention Hair Mask