Mario Badescu Ginseng Moist Cream

With Spring here, I thought the dryness on my face will clear and go back to normal. Nope. My face suddenly became extremely dry around my cheeks and mouth area. It was pretty bad. The dryness was flaky and peeling and no matter what moisturizer I used, it wasn't working. I popped into Ulta to browse and have heard great things about Mario Badescu products.

I went with the ginseng because it's high in vitamins to nourish skin, preserve elasticity and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Let me just say, this product was a God send! After a few short days, the dryness has cleared and my face is finally back to normal! It still gets dry from time to time, but with just a small amount, it helps. This product retails for $18 and is completely worth it!

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

Hello beauties!

I hope you're having a good Monday and that life or work is off to a great start. Today I will be reviewing First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream ($28). I decided to pick this moisturizer up in Sephora because I saw that it's good for people with eczema, and it's only $28 for a pretty big tub.

I really love the whipped texture of this cream and I liked how it's advertised for the face and body. I've been using it for a few weeks now on my face and neck and it's ok. I like the way it goes on the skin, but it leaves me with minor breakouts on my face. Not so much huge pimples, but more like my skin feels rougher.

I think I would rather just have this in my bathroom to use on my neck and rest of my body. I would recommend this if you have dry skin that isn't sensitive. For that, I think it's great value. However, it wasn't a perfect match for my super sensitive skin. And the search for a cheaper high quality moisturizer continues...

Have any of you tried this moisturizer before? If so, what did you think? Thank you for reading and hope you enjoyed this post! :)

January Glossybox

Hello everyone! How are you doing? Today's post will be on the January Glossybox. This month we received the infamous beauty blender and some other great quality items. Lets take a look at what was inside…

1. TONI&GUY Casual Sea Salt Texturising Spray ($15)- Creates texture and body with light hold - perfect for achieving a lived-in, beach look.

2. the original beautyblender ($20)- A flawless look starts with the perfect canvas – clean, beautiful, even skin. Celebrity makeup artist Rea Ann Silva, creator of the original beautyblender® took her expertise in creating a flawless face one step further with the introduction of beautyblender.pure. So since I normally only use bb cream and I use my fingers to apply the product, I will most likely be gifting this to a friend.



3. Bellápierre Cosmetics Mineral Blush in Desert Rose ($20)- This blush is gorgeous! It's a beautiful mineral powder blush that goes on like the most natural rosy flush ever. Discover fabulous, good-for-you cheek color. This creamy, super sheer all mineral blusher gives you a beautiful, healthy tone that looks natural.

4. Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream ($31)- I've been using this moisturizer all week. It works well and it doesn't have much of a scent. It's a good moisturizer but I swear nothing can compare to Fresh's Lotus face cream. A fortifying and soothing moisturizer that delivers 48-hours of continuous hydration for dry, dehydrated skin. Visibly improves skin’s radiance and texture, and prevents signs of premature aging with antioxidants.

5. Balance Me Super Toning Body Wash ($14)-This body wash smells like herbs. It didn't dry out my skin and I felt neutral about it. Our uplifting super toning body wash has been designed to improve skin tone, soften, smooth and encourage good circulation thanks to the unique blend of natural active ingredients found in juniper, bergamot, geranium and lavender.

I thought this box was great! There were so many high quality products that would've cost so much more if bought alone. I loved the mineral rose blush and the generous beauty blender. Glossybox always delivers and it still remains my favorite beauty box thus far. What did you guys think of the products in this box?

December Glossybox

Hi everyone! How are you doing? I know this is a bit late but I'm trying to catch up on my box reviews, so here is the December Glossybox review. It was a good box, lets take a look inside..

1. Anatomicals You need a blooming shower! ($9.50)- I really loved this body wash. It smells exactly like roses and it didn't make my skin dry either! This vitalizing body cleanser makes every shower a flower-power experience. The natural healing properties of rose and jasmine leave you feeling as fresh and fragrant as a flower.

2. Naobay Oxygenating Cream Moisturizing ($56)- Out of everything in this box I was most excited to try this product. Because I have finicky eczema prone skin I am always on the hunt for a great moisturizer. I was pleased with the product and it worked well. It's a bit thicker than I normally like, but it was still non-greasy and provided plenty of hydration. Oxygenating Cream moisturizes, protects and softens: this universal cream meets, in a single product, the essential needs of hydration for all skin types. Its special composition based on high-quality plant extracts and organic vegetable oils, such as Rosehip oil and Sweet Almond oil, helps ideally balance the skin’s hydrolipidic film.



3. Michael Todd True Organics Pumpkin Nutrient-Rich Facial Mask ($34)- This mask smells so much like fresh pumpkin you will think it's Thanksgiving. And exfoliant lovers will give Thanks! That tingle is the pumpkin enzyme combining with glycolic acid to go to town on your skin’s flaws dissolving impurities like dead skin and clogged pores. Adds brightness and radiance to the skin and significantly improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles after a single use.

4. nails inc. Victoria Polish ($9.50)- This nail polish is SO gorgeous! I already own a lot of vampy like colors but this one was unique. It was a bit red, a bit antique-y, and really shiny too. After two or three coats the color became opaque and wore for two weeks with a bottom and top clear coat.



5. Ardency Inn PUNKER World’s Baddest Eyeliner ($19)- PUNKER eyeliner is easier to use than traditional liquid liners and offers endless possibilities of application. Its oversized felt tip applicator tapers to a precise point for maximum versatility. The short and thick “maker pen” design allows for optimum control during application. The high performance formula glides on smooth and quick-dries to a long lasting finish. Because I prefer thinner eyeliners, I will be gifting this to a friend.

I thought this box was good again. I loved the Victoria nail polish and the Anatomicals rose body wash. What did you guys think of this box? Thank you so much for reading and see you next Monday! :)

October Glossybox

Hi everyone!

Today I will be reviewing the latest Byrdie box from October's Glossybox. I was so happy to receive this month's box. Glossybox sent out items from Tarte and Fresh this month, which are two of my favorite beauty brands! Lets take a look at what was inside the box..



1. Tarte's Lights, Camera, Flashes, Statement Mascara (full size $23)- Amazing! A full sized mascara from Tarte, whoo hoo! I got gorgeous long feathery non clumpy lashes with this mascara. The wand has two different sides. The first side gives volume to your lashes, and the second is to comb out the clumps. The only downside was that I had some fallout with this mascara.

2. Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Face Cream (full size $42)- A daily age-defying moisturizer formulated with Fresh’s proprietary Super 7 Complex, proven to prevent the signs of aging, provide 24 hours of significant moisture, and boost radiance. Sometimes I really feel like Glossybox can read my mind. I've been eyeing this face cream for a while now but haven't take the plunge on it yet. The sample I received was a generous sized sample, yay! The face cream is super lightweight and fast absorbing. My skin didn't feel greasy or dry. It felt hydrated, refreshed and super clear the next day. I would buy this!



3. Balance Me Shine On! Tinted Lip Salve (full size $16.50)-Ok.. so I wasn't too excited about this lip salve because I got such an unappetizing color. The color I got was like a brown beige color. Other than that, the salve itself is really moisturizing and nice.

4. Sesha Rejuvenating Anti-Wrinkle Mask (full size $9)- Packed with nutrients, peptides, vitamins, and botanical extracts, this anti-wrinkle mask not only smoothes fine lines and wrinkles, it also calms the skin from environmental stresses to rejuvenate it back to a youthful glow. Awesome, another face mask. I love face masks because they're so easy to use and give me the boost my skin needs. This mask was really moisturizing and packed full of hyaluronic acid, which left my skin looking taut and young.

5. Bvlgari Eau Parfumee Au The Vert Eau De Cologne (full size $85)- This green tea cologne is suitable for both men and women. Spritz and enjoy. Although I'm not a big fan of perfume, this one smells sophisticated and minty.

September Sample Society

Hello beauties!

September Sample Society's Box has dropped and it is great! It's been a lucky few months of beauty boxes because it's just been one superb box after another. This month's box features a beautiful vintage style hair piece from Deepa Gurnani and a four-step skin care regimen. Because good quality skin care can get so expensive, I am always so thankful to get skincare items in my beauty boxes. For fifteen dollars a month, Sample Society really blew it out of the park for me.



1. Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser (full size $32.95)-This adorable citrus scent face scrub was fun to use and did a good job at exfoliating my skin. It's actually not harsh on your skin and it smells like lemon candy.

2. Elemental Herbology Facial Glow (full size $64)- After washing your face with the sugar scrub you put on this peel to help reveal a glowing complexion. I left it on my face for four minutes then rinsed it off. My skin felt sooo soft and smooth and I love this product. Perks? You only have to use it once a week.

3. Murad Age Reform Rapid Collagen Infusion (full size $78)- Fast acting, multi-tasking formula fights wrinkles and loss of resilience by promoting healthy collagen and hydration levels. Immediately restores a more youthful appearance. I have been looking for a new serum to rotate into my skin care. After using this serum my skin looked a bit firmer after a few hours.

4.L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Face Cream (full size $58)- Yesss! A L'Occitane product in my box. This face cream was rich and creamy and also had a lemon scent. It left my skin hydrated and smooth. I actually love L'Occitane skin care.



How beautiful is this Deepa Gurnani Marquise Flower Clip? It's beautiful art deco style reminds me 1920's Great Gatsby style. If I ever needed an inspiration to do my hair, here it is! It also retails for $40 normally, wow. I also like it because it's easy to clip into your hair, it's just a simple bend clip that snaps into place easily.



All Sample Society boxes come with easy instructions on how to use the products. I love how high quality the products all are.


Finally, look who came to play! Remy my lynx decided to say hello to all of you lovely readers today. :) I hope you enjoyed this post and thanks so much for reading. If you'd like to sign up to Sample Society, click HERE to receive 20% off your first order of shopping using the code STAT4718 . Until next time!

Ole Henrikson Sheer Transformation

Hello everyone,

Today I will be reviewing Ole Henrikson's Sheer Transformation ($45) face cream. I'm a huge fan of Ole Henrikson products because they always makes my skin look so good and their products are in my price range. After using this for a few days I can instantly see that my skin looks brighter and more even. A little bit goes a long way and this jar should last me at least a good month or two. The product is lightweight and sheer and blends into my skin easily. Although it doesn't do much to get rid of small whiteheads, this is a product that I would repurchase over and over again. Here's the product description:

So sheer in texture, this luxurious oil-free cream feels light and silky as it penetrates the skin and helps fade discolorations such as freckles, age spots and sun damage without the use of chemicals. Instantly nourishes and retexturizes the skin, smoothes facial lines and provides intense free radical protection to prevent further damage.

If I had to pick five favorite mid-range face creams, this would definitely be one of them. Have any of you tried Ole Henrikson products? If so, what did you think of them?

Kiehl's Rosa Arctica Cream

Hello everyone!

How are all of you doing? I hope everyone is getting through this dry winter ok. I know I have not been blogging at all lately. School and work have left me so busy lately with little free time at all. :( Anyhow! I have made quite a few changes to my skin care routine since winter came around. Winter can be dreadful for anyone who has dry skin because it makes everything soo much drier.

First, I decided to give Kiehl's Rosa Arctica ($60) face cream a try. My initial impression was that the packaging is really nice. It comes in a frosted glass jar and feels quite heavy. The cream itself is thick and kind of hard to spread. I have to warm it up in my hands and then pat it on my face. It seems to be working fine on my skin and I don't have any irritations from it. I'm honestly not a huge fan of this product because of the texture. I would prefer something much easier to spread on my face. Hydration wise, my skin doesn't feel dry or oily. It seems right in the middle. I will finish this pot and then move onto something else.

I hope everyone is having a good January and I will be back soon to write about some new face wash discoveries soon. Thank you so much for reading. :)