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The Beauty Spotlight Team Bids January Adieu

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog is more than a little obsessed with the FOREO IRIS Illuminating Eye Massager because it effectively reduces puffiness, dark circles and fine lines. Plus it's incredibly relaxing for tired eyes.

The first Friday through Monday marks February Polish Pick Up/Indie Pick Up and Kristi over at Beginnails has a wax review for Tonshi Mountain Studios! Head over to watch a satisfying melt video. 

Winter is here and not going anywhere for a while. You on the other hand want to go places and that's where Stellargirl comes into your life. Prime Beauty has the hat you need to keep you warm and fashionable for  the next few months and years to come.

Anyone can get "maskne" regardless of age. Never Say Die Beauty was annoyed when she found herself dealing with blemishes at her stage of life, but she found two products that help her get rid of maskne ASAP.

Is your skin dry as the desert this winter? Prime Beauty discovered Butter by Keba that makes the most luscious body butters in 10 fabulous scents, even if you don't like fragrance!

SPACE NK ENJOY $30.00 OFF EVERY $130 SPENT

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January 2021 Empties

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January was a tough month all the way around, but losing our kitty, Milo, made it especially rough. I burned lots of candles to honor his life, and to comfort myself, and I took lots of hot baths to soothe my spirit. I actually used up a few more products than I thought that I would, and enjoyed using what I finished up. Here is what I managed to finish up and recycle in January:

Rituals Samaurai Luxurious Bath Foam ($15.00 for 16.9 oz. from Rituals): If you love to take bubble baths, then this bath foam is sure to delight. It has a clean, fresh aroma that is very pleasant, and the Organic Bamboo and Wakame soften the skin. Furthermore, this formula is enriched with natural extracts that gently clean the skin without stripping it. Purchase Again? I have numerous bubble baths to use, but this is on my short list when it comes time to buy another.

Baylis & Harding Cranberry Martini Luxury Bathing Treats (from Walmart): This wonderful gift set, for the holidays, featured a delectably scented body wash, a shower crème and a hand and body lotion. The body wash and crème (shown above) thoroughly clean the skin without stripping it, and they leave it lightly moisturized. Purchase Again? I wish that I could, but they were from a limited edition holiday set. This British brand is really worth trying, their products are luxurious, and very reasonably priced.

Cowshed Gorgeous Cow Blissful Shower Scrub: This scrub is not only gentle, but the delectable rose scent makes using it an unmitigated delight to use. It looks a bit like strawberry jam, and smells equally edible, and unlike many body scrubs that contain oils, this one does not make an oily and slippery mess of your shower. The Jojoba Beads and Coconut Fibre are simultaneously very gentle on the skin and extremely effective in their ability to exfoliate the skin. Purchase Again? In a heartbeat, this is an incredible scrub, but it appears to have been discontinued!

Vermont Soap Sweet Orange Bar Soap (from Vermont Soap): Like the Oatmeal Lavender Bar Soap, the Sweet Orange also leaves the skin soft, supple and hydrated. The creamy lather is non-stripping, and perfectly suited for shaving legs and underarms. The aroma is a sunny, sweet orange that invigorates and refreshes the skin and the senses. Purchase Again? It looks as though they have discontinued this particular bar, and that is a pity! 

Vermont Soap Oatmeal Lavender Bar Soap ($5.98 for 3.25 oz. from Vermont Soap): This gentle face and body bar has a lovely lavender scent that has a lovely twist of citrus. It leaves the skin soft, supple and hydrated. The creamy lather is non-stripping, and perfectly suited for shaving legs and underarms. Purchase Again? Once I use up some of my bar soaps I will definitely consider it.

Fleur & Bee So Clean! Cleanser ($18.00 for 4 oz. from Fleur & Bee): This clear cleanser boasts a nice lather, but it isn't in the least bit stripping. Instead, it thoroughly cleans, removes all traces of dirt and makeup, it balances natural oils, and it soothes and lightly hydrates the skin. It comes in a wonderful thick glass bottle, and it has no detectable aroma. Purchase Again? While I really enjoyed using it, I won't need to buy another cleanser for a very long time.

Shu Uemura Porefinist Anti-Shine Fresh Cleansing Oil ($12.00-$75.00 for 1.69 oz. and 15.22 oz. from Shu Uemura USA and $15.00-$86.00 from Shu Uemura Canada): This feather-weight cleansing oil, with its delectable light floral aroma, is specifically formulated to address the needs of acne-prone/oily skin. While it deep cleans the skin, it does so exceedingly gently and without any stripping or drying. It thoroughly removes dirt and excess oils from the pores, and makeup and dirt from the surface of the skin, and it leaves skin soft, smooth and supple. When water is introduced, this cleansing oil transforms into a milky emulsion that leaves behind no oily residue whatsoever. If you have normal to dry skin, you may find this cleansing oil a bit too clarifying for your skin to use on a daily basis, and while I have normal/combination skin, I only tend to use it a few times a week, or as needed. Purchase Again? I just opened another bottle of one of their other cleansing oils! They are obsession-worthy!

Aesop Purifying Facial Exfoliant Paste ($53.00 for 2.9 oz. from Nordstrom): This is a non-lathering cream-based exfoliator that uses fine quartz and lactic acid to gently exfoliate dead skin cells. The former physically exfoliates skin while the latter helps to dissolve dead skin cells, and the combination of the two simultaneously removes dirt and helps to clear clogged pores. The end result is thoroughly cleansed and exfoliated, and yet unstripped, skin that is rendered soft, smooth and supple. Furthermore, it rinses very clean and therefore leaves behind no greasy residue. One can detect the aromas of the Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, the Lavender Oil and the Rosemary Oil, and their combination is at once earthy, calming and very pleasant. This is well suited to my normal/combination skin. Purchase Again? Very likely, but I have several exfoliants to use up first.

Bed Head Calma Sutra Cleansing Conditioner ($10.99 for 12.6 oz. from Ulta and Select Salons Nationwide): This is a wonderfully effective, sulfate-free no-foam cleansing conditioner that gently cleanses the hair and scalp, removes excess product build-up and moisturizes the hair. It leaves tresses soft, smooth, manageable, frizz-free and shiny. It has a fresh green scent that is pleasant, but not in the least bit overpowering, and it does quickly fade. It is a wonderful choice for wavy and curly hair, that tends to be on the dry side, and it is such a pleasure to use. Purchase Again? Definitely!

Derma E Thickening Conditioner ($9.99 for 10 oz. from Derma E): This nourishing conditioner is very hydrating and it offers volume and lift to hair that needs a bit of extra life. It has a light herbal/menthol aroma and it is safe for color-treated hair. Purchase Again? Maybe. While I liked it a lot, I have lots of conditioners to use up first.

KMS MOISTREPAIR Shampoo ($21.50 for 10.1 oz.) from KMS Salons nationwide, Mankind, Beauty Expert and HQ Hair): This is a very gentle and non-stripping shampoo that replenishes moisture, and helps to repair damage and reduce breakage. It also helps to restore hair's natural protective coating without any build-up that weighs hair down. For all hair types. Purchase Again? I liked it enough to consider it when I need another bottle of shampoo.

Davines OI All in One Milk ($35.00 for 4.56 oz from Nordstrom, Amazon and Cult Beauty): I am a huge fan of Davines haircare products, and this wonderful multipurpose product tames frizz and flyaways, softens, detangles, and protects the hair from heat. Purchase again? I loved it down to the very last drop, and it is on my must-purchase list!

Philip B. Oud Royal Thermal Protection Spray ($32.00 for 4.23 oz. from Bloomingdale's, Dermstore and Net-A-Porter): This is a weightless and lovely-scented spray that protects hair from from heated styling tools while imparting greater shine. Furthermore, it is loaded with a mixture of botanical hydrators that condition hair. Purchase Again? I already have another bottle waiting!

Fleur & Bee Dis-Mist Hand Sanitizer Spray ($12.00 for a 2 pack bundle 59 mL / 2 oz. each from Fleur & Bee): If ever there was a time to stock up on hand sanitizers it would be now. Between flu season and the pandemic, being vigilant about hand-washing and hand-sanitizing is crucial. This has no aroma, save for the alcohol that dissipates quickly, and it doesn't dry and chap my hands. I actually prefer hand sanitizers sprays because they are less messy and far more convenient to use. Plus, I often use them to disinfect surfaces when I am in public. Fleur & Bee products are cruelty-free, high quality and kind to the body and the environment. Purchase Again? I already have another bottle!

Baylis & Harding Cranberry Martini Hand Wash (from Walmart): The cranberry aroma is delicious and uplifting and it is gentle on the skin and never strips it. Their hand soaps are among my favorites. Purchase Again? This was part of the holiday collection, and it is sold out, but I have more of their hand soaps that I am currently using!

African Botanics Marula Botanical Hand Cream ($55.00 for 2 oz. from African Botanics, Net-A-Porter, Bluemercury and Revolve): The ultra-emollient luxury oil-infused cream boasts a refreshingly creamy lightweight texture that sinks into the skin immediately and doesn't leave hands in the least bit greasy. If you adhere to the belief that one needs to use thick and greasy hand creams in order to stave-off and heal dry and chapped hands, then you will be astonished by the efficacy of this ingenious hand cream. In fact, I think that it is more accurate to classify Marula Botanical Hand Cream as a cutting-edge antioxidant-rich anti-aging serum/cream hybrid that protects, nourishes, hydrates, soothes, brightens and repairs the skin with great efficacy.

Not only are my hands soft, supple and ultra moisturized, but they are left with the type of pronounced luminosity that I have only ever experienced in luxurious serums and beauty oils for the face. The delectable warm and earthy scent heightens the sensory experience of using this luxe hand cream, but it does fade soon upon application, and therefore won't pose a problem for those among you who prefer scent-free products.

It is noteworthy that the formula is very concentrated, and the effects are very long-lasting– therefore a single tube goes a very very long way.  If you treat yourself to one new body product this season, then African Botanics Marula Botanical Hand Cream should be at the top of your list. I kid you not, this hand cream is that extraordinary. Purchase Again? I just opened a new tube! This is an amazing splurge-worthy hand cream!

Kneipp Arnica Joint & Muscle Intensive Cream ($22.00 for 3.52 oz. from Kneipp): If you seek relief for post workout aches and pains, or have acing joints and muscles, then this Arnica-based cream will definitely help ease your discomfort. It is a lightweight cream that sinks in immediately, and it leaves behind no greasy residue. Purchase Again? Yes, definitely!

Terra Essential Rosemary & White Sage Candle ($19.99 for a 12 oz. candle from Etsy): This is a wonderful, calming soy candle the comes in a gorgeous 12 oz. tumbler with a wooden lid. It burns for 30+ hours, smells divine and is a great way to add ambiance to any room. Purchase Again? I think so, I really enjoyed this candle a lot.

L'Occitane Lavender Scented Candle: This lovely candle was part of a gift set from 5 years ago, and it is sadly unavailable! It smelled so lovely, and filled the room with the most intoxicatingly beautiful Lavender aroma imaginable. Purchase Again? I would in a heartbeat, if it were still available!

Diptyque Roses Candle ($36.00-$68.00 for 2.4 oz. and 6.5 oz. from Nordstrom, Diptyque and Space NK): If you love the most refined rose candle imaginable, then you will gleeful the second you smell this gem. Purchase Again? Yes, again and again and again! I love everything about this fragrance and I already have another one that I am just about to light!

Diptyque Baies Candle ($36.00-$68.00 for 2.4 oz. and 6.5 oz. from Nordstrom, Diptyque and Space NK): I love Diptyque candles, and this one is really lovely. It is described as, "An irresistibly fresh and fruity scented candle that warms your heart and home." I used this on my nightstand, and it was calming and beautiful. Purchase Again? I think so.

Diptyque Le Redouté Candle ($87.00 for 7.7oz. from Nordstrom and Diptyque): This is "a reinterpretation of a mysterious potpourri that could be found in the original boutique when it first opened, Le Redouté fills the air with the scent of flowers and spices." According to Diptyque this is a, "cinnamon, clove and orange float on a warm breeze over a bed of roses, cedar and amber. It is positively luscious! Purchase Again? At some point, but Roses is the next on my list!

Overall Assessment: I opened quite a few new products at the end of January, and therefore I am not sure how many bottles, tubes and jars that I will finish in February, but we will have to wait and see! What did you finish up, toss out, give away or return in January? Any real winners or duds to report?

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Winter Exfoliation and Hydration for Perfectly Radiant Skin

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Exfoliating is among my favorite type of skincare treatment in which to indulge. However, exfoliating the skin can be very drying, and therefore more problematic when exacerbated by the cold winter weather. While I exfoliate a little less during the colder months, I do not stop altogether. However, I do like to follow up with a more nourishing and hydrating sheet mask, and a high SPF sunscreen to protect my skin. I am featuring two products that I have been testing, and I found that they work amazingly well together. The result is beautifully exfoliated skin that is ultra-hydrated and luminous. Beyond Glow Smoothing Peeling Gel and INNA ORGANIC Green Tea Rose Soothing Hydrasol Mask are a mighty duo, indeed.

Beyond Glow Smoothing Peeling Gel ($37.00 for 3.38 oz. from Chi and Amazon): This gentle exfoliant is such a pleasure to use. You simply apply it to clean, dry skin and gently massage your face. Dead skin pills effortlessly, and washes away, revealing seriously soft and supple skin. It is as effective as it is fun to use, and it has a barely-there aroma that is so faint that it should pose no problem to sensitive skin and noses.

According to Beyond Glow,

Lightly exfoliates dead skin cells and impurities revealing a smooth, healthy-looking glow. Smoothing Peeling Gel visibly polishes and exfoliates dead skin cells and impurities revealing a smooth healthy-looking glow. When massaged into skin, helps to unclog pores improving healthiness and increasing moisturizing effects.

Features and Benefits:

- Lightly exfoliates dead skin cells and impurities revealing a smooth, healthy-looking glow.

- Improves skin texture, eliminates dullness, and includes Natural cellulose for peeling effect.

- Formulated with a moisture Complex featuring botanicals, wheat sprout & Juju bamboo from Juju Island. Provides intense moisture and retention For youthful, healthy-looking skin.

Directions: Apply to cleansed, dry skin and gently massage. Rinse thoroughly. Can be used 2-3 times per week.

Ingredients: Water, Cellulose, Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Malt Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Sea Silt Extract, Hydrangea Serrata Leaf Extract, Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract, Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Coccineum Flower Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Dextrin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Trisodium EDTA, Fragrance.

INNA ORGANIC Green Tea Rose Soothing Hydrasol Mask ($44.95 for 0.8 fl.oz, Pack of 5 from INNA ORGANIC and Amazon): If you love roses and hydrating sheet masks, then you are in for a real treat. This wonderful mask soothes, calms and deeply hydrates skin, and it is perfect to use after exfoliants and peels. It has a wonderful rose aroma that is delectable. The end result is deeply hydrated skin that is soft, supple and luminous.

According to INNA ORGANIC,

An instant water recharge for all skin types. Soothes dry skin and calms irritated delicate skin. This gentle mask is 99% natural with over 20% of organic ingredients, perfect for calming signs of sensitivity during seasonal changes. 

Features:

• Easy & convenient to use. Simply leave on your face for 10-15 minutes after cleansing routine, you can easily carry on with your screen-time or house chores while your skin is soaking up all the goodness!

• EWG verified, no harmful ingredients listed in the EWG database allowed, there are over 60’000 of them existing in many beauty products on the market.(yikes!) 

• COSMOS NATURAL certified, the European standard for organic ingredients and manufacturing processes, including how the essential oil is extracted to provide the most natural and sustainable products for our consumers

Ingredients: Demineralized Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water*, Glycerin, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water*, Betaine, Sodium Extract*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract*, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid. *Ingredients from organic farming.

Overall Assessment: Individually these are wonderful products, but together they are the perfect pair. 

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Beyond Glow Moisture Eye Cream Review

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Beyond Glow Moisture Eye Cream is formulated to deliver intense moisture to the delicate eye area while diminishing the appearance of dark circles and fine lines, and improving elasticity. It is mid-weight, fast absorbing and leaves behind no greasy residue. Furthermore, It offers all-day moisture and it leaves skin soft, smooth and luminous. It is wonderful to use morning and night, and isn't so rich that it gives me any milia. While it lists fragrance among its ingredients, it is not fragrant. It has a faint, barely-there pleasant whisper of a scent, but it poses no problem for my sensitive eyes.

According to Beyond Glow,

Eye cream that instantly delivers intense moisture to delicate eye area. Creates a non–sticky, silky moisture layer on the skin to protect and revitalize the eye area for moisture retention, brightness and firmness. Increased moisture helps to reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles providing a healthy glow.

Features and Benefits:

- Provides intense moisture and improves elasticity

- Helps to reduce appearance of fine lines and dark circles

- Increased moisture brightens skin improving dark circles

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene,Isocetyl Myristate,1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride,C14-22 Alcohols,Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract,Malt Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Sea Silt Extract, Hydrangea Serrata Leaf Extract, Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract, Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract, Butylene Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Panthenol, PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate, Beeswax, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica, Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Trisodium EDTA, Fragrance, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool.

Overall Assessment: I have largely been using this eye cream with my FOREO IRIS, and I am thrilled with the results. However, it is very effective without the need for any sort of device.

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FOREO IRIS™ Illuminating Eye Massager Review

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If excessive time online, and in Zoom meetings, has shown me one thing, it is the extent to which stress, lack of sleep and too much screen time makes for puffiness and dark circles under my eyes. Therefore, my most used device these days is undoubtedly the FOREO IRIS™ Illuminating Eye Massager. While the stress and screen time isn't likely to change in the foreseeable future, at least this device does an exemplary job mitigating the effects of under eye puffiness and dark circles. 

This brilliant device was conceived to reduce the appearance of "under-eye puffiness, dark circles, crow’s feet and fine lines while improving the absorption of creams and serums." It gently massages the delicate skin around the eyes (not to be used on the eye lids or anywhere near the eye balls) and it improves the appearance of the overall eye contour. The ergonomic design fits perfectly in-hand and in the curves above and below your eyes. The alternating T-Sonic technology massages the skin, which reduces puffiness, and it effectively facilitates the absorption, and therefore efficacy, of eye creams and serums. When I use the FOREO IRIS™ Illuminating Eye Massager in the morning and night I notice a radical reduction in the puffiness and dark circles. Plus, the T-Sonic Pulsations are hypnotic and ultra-relaxing. You do not need to apply any pressure, but instead allow the device do all of the work for you. Plus, it is so easy to us, and it only takes a minute to do both eyes.

According to FOREO,

Fatigue and stress weigh heavily on the delicate skin around your eyes, where the first signs of aging are most evident. IRIS uses Alternating T-Sonic™ technology to diminish the appearance of dark circles, bags under the eyes, and fine lines that add unwanted years to your face. For brighter, younger-looking eyes, IRIS is a must-have accessory.

Inspired by the lymphatic eye massages practiced in Asia, the innovative IRIS enhances the visible benefits of this technique beyond the capability of fingertips alone. Its unique T-Sonic™ technology features 2 modes, each designed to gently massage and smooth the eye contour. 

When in Pure Mode, IRIS gently replicates the feeling of a manual massage with light tapping motions to prevent signs of aging before they begin to develop. Spa Mode combines tapping with delicate pulsations, to erase more pronounced signs of aging. 

Key Benefits:

Made from nonporous, medical-grade silicone that resists bacteria buildup

Waterproof, lightweight and easy to carry with each full charge supplying up to 140 uses.

Features 2 modes, Pure Mode replicates a manual massage while Spa Mode recreates a professional beauty treatment by combining tapping with pulsations

USING YOUR IRIS:

The full routine takes 1 minute (30 seconds for each eye) and should be completed twice per day.

FEATURES

• Alternating T-Sonic Technology: a unique tapping movement inspired by fingertip tapping eye massage.

• Available in 2 modes that are customizable to your needs:

• Spa Mode: combines tapping movement with delicate pulsations to recreate a professional beauty treatment. Suitable for use on skin that is showing more pronounced signs of aging.

• Pure Mode: inspired by manual eye massage, this mode channels the tapping movement alone to be very gentle on the eye contour. Perfect for use on skin that is beginning to show traces of aging.

• 8 intensities for maximum comfort: the intensity of each mode can be increased or decreased with the “+”

or “–” buttons. Furthermore, the device will remember your preferences for the next time it is used.

• Textured Silicone: for an optimal grip (IRIS Black only).

• Fully waterproof: with sealed charging port so it’s easy to clean and can even be used in the bath or shower,

according to your preference.

• Integrated timer: pulsations will pause after 30 seconds to indicate when you should move the device to the other eye. The device will pause its pulsations 3 times in succession and the indicator light will emit a steady glow after 1 minute to signify the end of the entire routine.

• Your FOREO device will switch itself off after 3 minutes in either mode to prevent overuse.

MODE SELECT:

1. Press the center button once to turn on your IRIS. When activated, it will be in Spa Mode. 

2. Press the center button again to put the device in Pure Mode.

3. Press the center button once more to deactivate your IRIS.

You can adjust the intensities of the IRIS’s Pure and Spa Modes by using the “+” or “–“ buttons.

CHARGING:

• Insert the charger into a USB charging port. The IRISTM’s LED will flash repeatedly to indicate the battery is charging. When it is fully charged (after approximately 1 hour), the LED will emit a steady glow.

• When the battery is running low, the LED on your IRISTM will emit a blinking white light.

Overall Assessment: This is the best discovery that I have made to combat the appearance of under-eye puffiness and dark circles. I reach for this wonderful device once or twice daily, and I really look forward to using it every single day. A+

$139.00 from FOREO, Sephora, Ulta, Net-A-Porter, Macy's and Revolve (Affiliate Links).

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NORDSTROM NEW MARKDOWNS UP TO 60% OFF & DESIGNER SALE UP TO 70% OFF

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The Beauty Spotlight Team Week in Review

Got aches and pains? Marcia from Prime Beauty swears by QR Cream. Read her story!

Boxwalla February Beauty Box: The Poetry of Beauty and Rain, which features 3 products from Nini Organics, is what Lola's Secret Beauty Blog characterizes as an amazing way to start 2021. Find out why this is a must-have cruelty-free beauty box!

Red Eyed Lacquer released a new collection this week- the Rare Animals Quad! Kristi over at BeginNails has swatches and her thoughts on them.

The Lights Lacquer 'Up to Snow Good' Trio is still available to purchase! Make sure to check out the swatches and review over at Southeast by Midwest to see if you should purchase this trio while it's still available.

Winter dry skin? Sensitive skin? Eczema? Never Say Die Beauty has been using natural, lightweight, fast absorbing, greaseless SkinMD Natural Shielding Lotion to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate her dry skin.

Derma E Brighten & Go Cosmetic Bag Set

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Derma E Brighten & Go Cosmetic Bag Set is a wonderful way to try some amazing Derma E products without spending a lot, and I really think that this set is worthy of your consideration. The products are TSA compliant, come in their own cosmetic bag, and they are cruelty-free, vegan and GMO-free.

Set Includes: 

- Derma E Deluxe Daily Brightening Cleanser: 1.5 fl oz 

- Derma E Deluxe Vitamin C Concentrated Serum: 1/2 fl oz 

- Derma E Deluxe Vitamin C Intense Night Moisturizer: 1/2 fl oz 

- Cosmetic bag 

- Silicone face scrubber 

According to Derma E,

The sulfate-free, pH balanced Daily Brightening Cleanser is infused with stabilized Vitamin C, Licorice and Madonna Lily Extracts plus Vitamins B3 & C to remove makeup and impurities while promoting a visibly radiant complexion.  The Vitamin C Concentrated Serum with moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid, stabilized Vitamin C and skin-balancing Probiotics supports collagen health and minimizes the look of fine lines and wrinkles while the rich Vitamin C Intense Night Moisturizer delivers restoring overnight moisture, reducing the appearance of uneven skin tone, fine lines and wrinkles. 

Derma E Deluxe Daily Brightening Cleanser (1.5 fl oz.): This is a wonderful gel cleanser that is sulfate-free, gentle on the skin and brightening. It cleans skin without ever stripping it, it forms a wonderful lather. It has a wonderful light citrus aroma and it  is a real pleasure to use.

According to Derma E,

A skin-brightening, sulfate-free facial cleanser that helps promote skin clarity and glow. Cleanse away aging dullness and boost radiance with this skin-brightening, pH balanced facial cleanser. Formulated with our own Intensive Skin Brightening Complex containing Madonna Lily Plant Stem Cells, Bearberry, Niacinamide, Green Tea and C-Ester, this natural, pH balanced formula leaves skin clean, healthy and glowing. Ideal for skin showing signs of uneven pigmentation, discoloration, sun damage, freckles, age spots and dark spots. In a 4-week consumer trial on the full Evenly Radiant® line, 82% of participants saw improvement in overall color and tone of skin. 100% vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, mineral oil-free, lanolin-free, gluten free, GMO-free.

Ingredients: Purified Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (Coconut Derived), Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine (Coconut Derived), Glyceryl Laurate (Vegetable Derived), Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine (Coconut Derived), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Glycolic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Lilium Candidum (Madonna Lily) Leaf Cell Extract, Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Allantoin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. 

Derma E Deluxe Vitamin C Concentrated Serum (1/2 fl oz.): This is a lightweight serum that is fast absorbing and a treat for the skin. The antioxidant-rich formula protects the skin from free-radical damage while helping to even skin tone. It has a brightening effect, and skin is left radiant and nourished. It has a light citrus aroma that is such a treat to the senses.

According to Derma E,

This fast-absorbing, high-potency serum penetrates deeply to deliver antioxidant protection and essential hydration. Our concentrated Vitamin C serum beautifully brightens the appearance of your skin. Dermatologist recommended and clinically proven, this serum is formulated with a stabilized form of Vitamin C, Stay C-50®. This allows the product to work more effectively than non-stabilized forms of vitamin C which can easily degrade and lose potency, diminishing their benefits even before applying. Combining Stay C-50® vitamin C with powerful antioxidants and nature's moisture magnet, Hyaluronic Acid, our affordable vitamin c serum leaves skin looking brighter, more even, and smooth.

Select Ingredients and Their Attributes:

Vitamin C: A potent antioxidant with skin-brightening and anti-aging properties that may help support collagen health.

Hyaluronic Acid: This substance may help deliver antioxidants and essential hydration.

Aloe: The gel extract from this plant helps provide moisture and softens, soothes, and detoxifies skin.

Vitamin E: An antioxidant that helps improve the moisture and appearance of skin’s texture.

Ingredients: Purified Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Lactobacillus, Citric Acid, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Allantoin, Panthenol, Cellulose Gum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Natural Fragrance Oil.

Derma E Deluxe Vitamin C Intense Night Moisturizer (1/2 fl oz.): This is a rich and intensely moisturizing cream that is formulated to even out skin tone and to leave it soft, supple luminous and quenched! It is rich, and yet fast absorbing, and it doesn't leave behind a greasy film. Furthermore, it softens the appearance of fine lines and skin appears refreshed the following morning. It has a faint slightly spicy citrus aroma, but it is neither long lasting, nor in the least bit overpowering.

According to Derma E,

This luxurious, antioxidant-rich moisturizer delivers restoring overnight protection and supports natural rejuvenation of environmentally stressed skin. The antioxidant power of Vitamin C makes it one of the most essential skin care ingredients. It rejuvenates skin, making it appear more youthful while reducing signs of aging such as uneven tone, discoloration and fine lines and wrinkles. Vitamin C also helps guard your skin from the damage that can be caused by the sun’s UV rays. By promoting collagen health, Vitamin C for skin is transformative, creating a complexion that looks bright and vibrant. Our Vitamin C Night Cream both protects and nourishes your skin while you sleep. This Vitamin C face cream uses a stabilized Vitamin C formula that is less likely to degrade before being absorbed by your skin. That’s why our Vitamin C cream delivers restorative moisture and antioxidants to renew the tone, texture and appearance of your skin.

Select Ingredients and Their Attributes: 

Vitamin C: This potent antioxidant has skin-brightening and anti-aging properties that may help support collagen health.

Probiotics: These may help to guard against daily environmental stressors.

Rooibos: An antioxidant-rich, plant-derived ingredient that helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and promote healthy skin. When combined with Probiotics and Vitamin C, your skin’s natural moisture defenses can be strengthened for a complexion that looks firmer and younger.

Hyaluronic Acid: Known as nature’s “moisture magnet”, it delivers intense moisture, infusing skin with healthy hydration.

Ingredients: Purified Water, Caprylic/Capric Trigylceride (Vegetable Derived), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Cetyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Cetearyl Glucoside (Plant Derived), Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Oleate, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Pseudozyma Epicola, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Saururus Chinensis Extract Ferment Filtrate, Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Retinol, Bakuchiol, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Natural Fragrance Oils.

DERMA E’s Vitamin C Night Cream is 100% vegan and cruelty free and does not contain parabens, sulfates, mineral oil, lanolin, gluten or GMOs.

Cosmetic bag: This cloth bag is the perfect size for travel, and there is plenty of space to carry all that you need to a weekend getaway.

Silicone face scrubber: This little silicone face scrubber is a perfect way to get more out of your cleanser that using your hands alone. Of course it is no replacement for my FOREO LUNA, but is is a great choice for a fuss-free cleansing aid while traveling. It is both gentle and effective, and very easy to clean. 

Overall Assessment: This is a really wonderful set, and it is definitely worth having.

$14.99 from Derma E, Ulta and iHerb (Affiliate Links). 

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