Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner Review

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Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner is a nourishing and hydrating toner that is lightweight and fragrance-free. Filled with ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid, it binds and retains hydration. It isn't sticky, leaves no residue, and it really prepares the skin for serums and lotions/creams. It leaves my skin feeling very soft and supple, and it calms irritated skin. Ceramides protect the skin barrier, while Niacimide brightens the skin leaving it luminous. Unlike alcohol-laden toners, that can be drying, this is hydrating and formulated for all types of skin.

According to Anua,

This nourishing toner is anchored in rice bran water and niacinamide to brighten skin, plus ceramide NP and sodium hyaluronate to up moisture levels. Betaine in the lightweight formula keeps flare-ups at bay. The toner is fragrance-free and dermatologically tested to be suitable for all skin types.

Features:

LIGHTWEIGHT MILKY TONER FOR GLASS SKIN: Provides intense moisture with a blend of Rice Water, Niacinamide and Ceramides, yet leaves a refreshing non-sticky finish to achieve glass skin.

RICE WATER & NIACINAMIDE TO BRIGHTEN: Contains 70% ANUA RICE WATER+ and Niacinamide to brighten dull skin and provides even and radiant complexion.

CERAMIDES & PROTEIN FOR HEALTHY SKIN BARRIER: Contains ANUA RICE CERA-PROTEIN, a blend of Ceramides and Protein which make up the skin’s natural barrier, to strengthen and protect the skin barrier.

SOOTHES & HYDRATES: Formulated with Panthenol, Glycerin and Allantoin to soothe irritated skin and provide instant hydration and moisture.

SUITABLE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES: Fragrance free milky toner with gentle yet potent ingredients, suitable for all skin types to use everyday, AM & PM.

Directions: After cleansing, saturate a cotton pad with the toner and gently sweep across face and neck.

Overall Assessment: I really like this hydrating toner, and will use it daily through the colder months. 

$20.00 for oz. from Anua, YesStyle and Amazon (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder Review

 

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Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder is another winning skincare product from Anua, and it is so easy to use. This high quality K-Beauty brand not only makes exceptional products, but they are actually affordable. 

This rice bran-infused cleansing powder is activated with water, and once you have a paste of your desired consistency you gently massage it into the skin. It deeply cleans, without stripping the skin, and leaves is clean, hydrated, soft, smooth and luminous. If you need a deeper cleaning, it can be used as a mask to clean congested pores. That it is a powder makes it ideal for travel.

According to Anua,

Purify pores, brighten skin and amp up hydration levels with this multi-purpose rice bran-infused cleansing powder. The formula contains ceramide to strengthen the skin barrier and papain to slough away dead skin cells and impurities. For optimal benefits, mix an appropriate amount with water and massage the mixture onto skin before rinsing off with water. Alternatively, use as a wash-off mask for an instant glow-up.

Features: 

MULTI-PURPOSE POWDER CLEANSER: Can be used both as a wash-off face mask and cleansing powder, depending on the amount of water included.

SUITABLE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES: Fragrance free cleansing powder containing gentle ingredients only for brighter and even complexion, suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.

RICE WATER FOR BRIGHTER SKIN: Contains ANUA RICE WATER+, a complex including Rice Extract, Arbutin and Papain to help with dull uneven skin tone.

LACTIC ACID FOR SMOOTHER SKIN: Gently exfoliates the skin’s surface with mild AHAs for even skin texture and tone.

NON-STRIPPING FINISH: Soothes and hydrates the skin with Glycerin, Allantoin and Ceramides for clear skin, whilst protecting the skin barrier.

Directions: 

1. Used as a wash-off mask: Mix the powder with 1 to 1.5 tablespoon amount of water and tap for elastic texture. Apply it evenly on skin and massage for 3 to 5 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water.

2. Used as a powder cleanser: Dispense 0.5 tablespoon amount of powder on your wet balm to mix it. Once the powder turns into foam, gently massage onto face. Wash off with lukewarm water.

Ingredients: Zea Mays (Comn) Starch, Kaolin (CI 77004), Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Cocoyl lsethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate,Citric Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Diglycerin, Allantoin, Water, Ma itodextrin, Papain, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Lees Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide NP, Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Glucose, Oryza Sativa Rice) Extract, Protease, Dipropylene Glycol Glycerin, Tartaric Acid, Lactic Acid, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Seed Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Caprylyl Glycol.

Overall Assessment: I love high quality cleansing powders, and this one is definitely worthy of your consideration.

$18.00 for 1.41 oz. from Anua, YesStyle and Amazon (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Vitabrid C¹² 12 Hour Vitamin C Soothing Serum Review

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Vitabrid C¹² 12 Hour Vitamin C Soothing Serum is a new serum that is formulated to heal and treat sensitive blemish-prone skin. I tested it out when I had an unusual breakout– likely a reaction to a new skincare product– and not only did it calm the red inflamed skin, but it healed the pimples very quickly and effectively. What was perhaps the most interesting discovery is the fact that it healed a red and irritated patch of skin– unrelated to the breakout– and it left my skin hydrated and soft, with pronounced clarity and luminosity. This is a wonderful brightening serum in addition to a nourishing and healing treatment for sensitive skin.

According to Vitabrid,

Our new12 Hour Vitamin C Soothing Serum is specially formulated for sensitive, blemish-prone skin.

Powered by our key ingredient Vitabrid CG that keeps vitamin C stable and effectively delivers it into the skin for 12 hours, this gentle, innovative formula tackles visible signs of redness, helps improve the appearance of blemishes and reduces the look and feel of excess sebum while maintaining clearer, healthy-looking skin. This clinically proven, non-comedogenic formula is also proven to diminish the visibility of pores and improve the moisture barrier.

Features:

• Free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates, mineral oils, PEGs, petrolatum, silicone/dimethicone, salicylic acid, alcohol.
• Noncomedogenic
• For sensitive skin

Includes:

• Powder 0.04 oz. (1.2g) x 1
• Serum 1.01 fl. oz. (30mL) x 1

Directions: 1. Remove the rubber packing of the Soothing Powder and install the cone nozzle cap. 2. Dispense 2-3 pumps of Soothing Serum onto your hand. 3. Press the nozzle 1-2 times to dispense the powder. 4. Mix the serum and powder together and smooth onto clean face and neck.

Tips: After moisturizing, dab the mixture directly on the spot and leave it overnight.

Key Ingredients: 

• Vitabrid CG (Scientifically advanced vitamin C): Delivers vitamin C for 12 hours, promoting collagen production while providing skin brightening benefit.
• Copper Tripeptide: Promotes collagen production and calms inflammation.
• Niacinamide: Helps minimize redness and blemishes while tightening pores.
• Madecassoside: Soothes and calms irritated skin.

Full List of Ingredients:

Soothing Powder: Ascorbic Acid, Zinc Oxide, Glyceryl Stearate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Betaine, Niacinamide, Serine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Adenosine, Water, Allantoin, Madecassoside, Glutathione, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Copper Tripeptide-1

Soothing Serum: Water, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Gluconate, Squalane, Sorbitan Isostearate, Saccharide Isomerate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sucrose, Plankton Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lecithin, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Xanthan Gum, Fructooligosaccharides, Phytic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Madecassoside, Glutathione, Bioflavonoids, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycoproteins, Zinc Oxide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Ceramide NP, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool.

Overall Assessment: I am consistently impressed by Vitabrid C¹² skincare, and I am pleasantly surprised by the benefits and efficacy of this new serum.

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Adirondack Fragrance Farm Balsam & Cedar Vintage Hand Cream for the Fall

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I have been happily using Adirondack Fragrance Farm Balsam & Cedar Vintage Hand Cream since the beginning of the year, and really love it so much. As I used it this morning, its woodsy scent transported me to Autumn, and I think it is the perfect hand cream for the upcoming season. It really is the embodiment of the upcoming season, and it is really worth having!

Founded by Sandy Maine in 2012, Adirondack Fragrance Farm is located in the Adirondack Mountain Region of New York State, and every product is designed and made at the Adirondack Fragrance Farm in Northern NY State to ensure the highest quality. To learn more about this incredible brand, click HERE.

Adirondack Fragrance Farm Balsam & Cedar Vintage Hand Cream is a rich and nourishing hand cream that immediately moisturizes even the most dry and chapped hands. The Balsam and Cedar scent evokes a walk through the Adirondacks on a crisp and cool afternoon. The woodsy scent is at once uplifting and intoxicatingly beautiful, and it isn't in the least bit overpowering. Sandy created this scent because she loves Balsam Fir and the essence of Northern White Cedar leaf combined with the "esters of white pine needles released on the wind on a sunny day." It is a beautiful embodiment of this amalgam of woodsy aromas, and it is a joy to use.

According to Adirondack Fragrance Farm,

Our hand cream will soften and nourish your hands with Adirondack forest’s all-natural ingredients. 

The Balsam Cedar scent was born of Sandy’s love for Balsam Fir and her penchant for the essence of Northern White Cedar leaf combined with wafts of esters of white pine needles released on the wind on a sunny day. She mixed all of these amazing gifts of nature in her mind before she ever tried to mix them in her product development lab where she sought the correct ways to incorporate them into the products we all know and love. 

This rich emollient cream is made in small batches using the finest skin-loving oils and butter. Scented with a creative blend of fir and cedar tree and other essential oils, ADK Balsam Cedar Hand Cream is rich and will easily soften and nourish your skin while never feeling oily. Especially in the winter when our skin will be drier, they can work wonders for you. Packed in a convenient 2.3 oz metal tube to carry in a purse or leave on your work desk. Every time when you apply this hand cream, the Balsam Cedar scent will take you back to nature wherever you are.

The benefits of using hand cream are vital. Hands can age just as fast as your face. People often neglect how much work our hands do for us. Especially when washing your hands frequently, your hands can be drier and hard to retain the natural oils. Therefore, our ADK Balsam & Cedar hand cream which is full of natural ingredients from the unique Adirondack forest of NY can save your day! It can boost your moisture level and prevents premature aging. So start to take care of your hands now!

Overall Assessment: This is a wonderfully effective hand cream that imparts serious moisture to dry cracked hands (and feet!), and I highly recommend it! If you love woodsy aromas that aren't in the least bit overpowering, then Adirondack Fragrance Farm Balsam & Cedar Vintage Hand Cream is a great choice.

$19.00 for 2.3 oz. from Adirondack Fragrance Farm and their Amazon Store (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Ulta 21 Days of Beauty 2024 Ends September 19

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Ulta 21 Days of Beauty is here! From August 30 through September 19, you will enjoy exceptional savings each day online and in-store. Receive up to 50% Off must-haves from Ulta 21 Days of Beauty!

From August 30 - September 19, shop Daily Beauty Steals® and get 50% off top beauty brands, including Estée Lauder, Benefit, Clinique, Tarte, and more. Plus, we'll be offering Surprise Steals throughout the event to bring you even more deals on the best sellers. Discover your new beauty favorites and shop 21 Days of Beauty in store, online or in the app.

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The Beauty Spotlight Team Welcomes September!

Angie from Your True Self Blog is sharing four style tips on creating outfits with chunky necklaces. From the last rays of Summer through Fall, Winter and then back to Spring again, this accessory packs a punch anytime!

It was love at first use when Lola's Secret Beauty Blog tested Furtuna Skin Biphase Moisturizing Oil. Read the review to see why this is a truly covet-worthy facial oil!

Looking for tried and true beauty product recommendations? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty is presenting mini-reviews of the cosmetics she used up during August to help you decide which to try and which to skip!

With Beetlejuice Beetlejuice hitting theaters on September 6th, now's the perfect time to get your nails in on the spooky fun. Barbie’s Beauty Bits has hauntingly chic Beetlejuice nail ideas—from black-and-white stripes to ghostly faces and more!

BeeSpa Total Body Set Review

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After having tried the BeeSpa Honey Lips Hydrating Lip Masque (Reviewed HERE), and really liking it, I was really looking forward to testing their Luxury Body Cream and Hand + Foot Cream. The BeeSpa Total Body set includes both of these products, and it is a wonderful way to treat dry skin as we move from the hot summer to the cooler fall season.

The Set includes:

• .05 oz mini Beespa hand and foot cream
• 3.4 oz Beespa luxury body cream 
• organza gift bag

Ingredients:

BeeSpa Ultra Moisturizing Hand + Foot Cream ($12.99 for .5 oz): Rich in inflammatory properties that soothe irritated skin, the beeswax in this nourishing cream hydrates and restores cracked feet and hands. It is a rich and thick cream that works wonders on dry hands and feet. It leaves parched skin remarkably moisturized as well as soft and supple. A little goes a long way, and it feels so good! This healing cream is perfect for the upcoming cold season.

According to BeeSpa,

Repair and revitalize your feet with this nourishing natural foot cream made with botanical, vegetable-based and vitamin-rich ingredients selected for their proven effectiveness.  Essential oils, beeswax and shea butter deeply moisturize while anti-aging vitamins and antioxidants nourish. Soothe and repair dry, cracked feet and lock in moisture for more youthful and healthy skin. 16% Beeswax.

Features:

• Refillable
• Perfect for purse or travel!
• Repairs and smoothes dry, cracked feet and hands
• Hydrates and softens with shea butter, essential oils and beeswax
• Helps maintain skins elasticity by enabling skin to retain moisture and removing dry skin.
• Contains Vitamins E, A and D; Rich in antioxidants
• No harsh ingredients, no artificial fragrances. Never tested on animals.

BeeSpa Luxury Body Cream ($18.50 for 3.4 oz): As a natural emollient beeswax prevents dryness by locking in moisture, and unlike many artificial ingredients beeswax is non-comedogenic so it won’t clog your pores. Infused with all natural beeswax, BeeSpa Luxury Body Cream keeps your skin soft, supple, hydrated and luminous. It is lightweight in texture, it melts into the skin and immediately imparts moisture to dry skin.

According to BeeSpa, "Softens and smooths with all natural beeswax and coconut oil."

Overall Assessment: These are both such moisturizers, and they are perfect for the upcoming change in seasons. If you are considering both, then buy the set because you will save a little and get the gift bag.

$29.99 from BeeSpa (Unaffiliated Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Nordstrom 17-Piece Beauty Sampler Gift with $175.00 Purchase

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Nordstrom has a new beauty gift with purchase, online only (while supplies last) Spend $175 on beauty or fragrance and you will receive a free 17 piece sampler.

Sample some of the best makeup, skin care and fragrance from DIOR, Charlotte Tilbury, Kiehl's Since 1851 and more top brands. Spend an additional $25 and also receive a full-size Grande Cosmetics GrandeLIPS Hydrating Lip Plumper. Online only.* There are also many beauty brand gifts with purchase, see them HERE.

What's in the Gift with Purchase:

• 111SKIN Repair Serum NAC Y² (0.07 oz.)
• Blue Lagoon Iceland Silica Mud Mask (0.35 oz.)
• Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid (0.05 oz.)
• Clarins Body Fit Active Contouring & Smoothing Gel-Cream (0.2 oz.)
• Christian Louboutin Loubidoo Eau de Parfum (0.07 oz.) and Rouge Stiletto Glossy Shine Lipstick (3 single-use shades)
• DIOR Rouge Dior Lipstick (4 single-use shades)
• Donna Karan Cashmere & Wild Fig Eau de Parfum (0.06 oz.)
• Kiehl's Since 1851 Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate (0.05 oz.)
• Guerlain Abeille Royale Scalp & Hair Double R Radiance & Repair Mask (0.5 oz.)
• ILIA In Frame Brow Gel (0.15 oz.)
• kai Rose Body Lotion (1 single-use packet)
• LANCER Skincare Omega Hydrating Oil (0.15 oz.)
• Maison Francis Kurkdjian APOM Eau de Parfum (0.06 oz.)
• Rabanne 1 Million Eau de Toilette (0.05 oz.)
• Saturday Skin Spotlight Brightening Mask (1 sheet mask)
• Sisley Paris Exfoliating Enzyme Mask (0.03 oz.)
• Trish McEvoy Correct and Brighten Beta Hydroxy Pads (1 pad)

There are also many brand gifts with purchase that are available online, and that will enable you to qualify for this GWP. Nordy Club members earn 3X points on most beauty purchases.

Terms: Online only. One per person, while supply lasts. Will be added automatically in checkout and shipped to the same address as your order. If associated with a store-pickup order, gift cannot be picked up and will be shipped to the address of your choice. This gift cannot be shipped to PO boxes, APO/FPO or international addresses. Past purchases do not apply. If you return the qualifying item(s), please return the gift.

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BeeSpa Honey Lips Hydrating Lip Masque

 

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If you have been seeking an alternative to those petroleum-based lip balms, then you may want to consider the BeeSpa Honey Lips Hydrating Lip Masque. It is cruelty-free, deeply moisturizing and it leaves chapped lips soft, smooth and comfortable. Constantly being exposed to the elements, lips are often quite vulnerable. The beeswax in Honey Lips creates a barrier around this delicate layer of skin, and therefore offers your lips protection from the elements. It does not include an SPF, but it definitely protects lips from drying out and becoming chapped. It has the thickness and consistency of a lip masque with a slight sheen to it. I have found that it delivers tangible results that live up to its claims.

About BeeSpa, 

BeeSpa™ was founded by beauty and spa visionary Diane Cook in 2012. The BeeSpa story really began more than 20 years ago when the well-known beauty and spa entrepreneur built one of the most successful spas in the Twin Cities, the Day Spa. During her years in the spa industry, Diane made it her business to seek out the best products for her clients, products that lived up to their promise of a more beautiful you.

According to BeeSpa, " A restorative lip treatment that addresses chapping and dryness. 7% beeswax and natural oils."

Ingredients

Overall Assessment: My lips look and feel so good using this masque, and I have used it at all times of the day. It is definitely worthy of your consideration if you are looking to really pamper dry and chapped lips.

$22.99 for .5 oz. from BeeSpa (Unaffiliated Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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