Showing posts with label Affordable Finds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Affordable Finds. Show all posts

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Affordable Luxury Finds for Skin & Hair from KIBON Beauty, Illuminessence, J's Natural Beauty and Esha Girl

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As summer gives way to fall, it is time to add more nourishing and hydrating products into our skincare and haircare routines. I have discovered numerous new-to-me brands that are perfect to usher in the new season, and to make matters even better, they are affordable luxury!

KIBON Beauty Radiance Sheet Mask ($13.00 for 5 sheet masks from KIBON Beauty): These hydrating sheet masks offer the skin a radiant and dewy glow! Formulated to renew dull texture and hydrate the skin, KIBON uses their proprietary LipoButy™ Technology in the KIBON Beauty’s Radiance Mask. These masks are, "inspired by botanical science and the art of simplicity, KIBON Beauty provides high quality, plant-based, low ingredient count skincare that is designed for all skin types." As a skincare brand, KIBON is rooted in science, and they only use proven active ingredients that have been verified for their efficacy.

KIBON Beauty complies with the European Cosmetic Regulation, the most stringent cosmetic regulation in the world, which bans 1328 ingredients that are known to be toxic to the body. KIBON Beauty is Cruelty-Free, 100% vegan, formulated without any harsh chemicals, irritants, allergens, fragrance, mineral oil, heavy metals, parabens, GMOs, petroleum, paraffin, SLS/SLES, TEA, and DEA. All ingredients are responsibly and ethically sourced.

Illuminessence Cucumber Hyaluronic Acid Serum ($28.00 for 1 oz. from Illuminessence): This collagen boosting facial serum is deeply hydrating and nourishing, With ingredients such as aloe vera and cucumber distillate, this serums lightweight and fast absorbing. It plumps fine lines and leaves skin comfortable and luminous. All of Illuminessence products are dermatologist tested and approved. They only use all-natural, organic products and the only preservative ever used is Eco-Certified in compliance with Organic Labeling. 

Illuminescence believes in transparency and in making high quality natural products that are affordable. Every ingredient is carefully selected to meet the strictest European standards for skincare. Janna Fackrell, the founder, together with her husband Cecil Fackrell, who practiced dermatology for 20 years, created specialty formulas that address varied skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis. From hydrated skin to shiny and soft hair, illuminessence offers a range of all-natural, organic, and anti-aging goods that improve and keep your youthful glow. Each product is handcrafted, dermatologist-tested and approved, and cater even to the most sensitive skin. But that's not all – illuminessence is also committed to giving back to the community. 25% of their proceeds go towards Sacred Hearts Healing Center, a non-profit spiritual center dedicated to offering guidance through various healing modalities in a caring, peaceful, and sacred atmosphere.

Organic Ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Vera, Vitamin B5, Cucumber Distillate, Chamomile Hydrosol, Allantoin, Calendula Extract, Sodium Lactate, Propanediol, Liquid Germal Plus (Eco Certified Preservative).

J's Natural Beauty God's Gift Organic Collagen and Anti-Aging Moisturizing Cream ($36.99 from J's Natural Beauty and their Amazon Store): This natural brand makes affordable and inclusive products for all hair and skin types. All of their products are 100% plant-based, vegan, and free from synthetics, parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, and sulfates. Furthermore, they are packaged and shipped using 100% recyclable materials. This thick and fast-absorbing cream includes an SPF 30, and it melts into the skin in a pleasant and luxurious way. It nourishes and moisturizes the skin, and it softens the appearance of fine lines. It is non-greasy, and it includes nourishing ingredients such as Shea Butter, Borage oil, Rosehip oil, Aloe Vera, Macadamia Seed oil and Myrrh.

Claims and Features:

  • Moisturizes, Lifts and Firms – Keep your skin young-looking with our facial moisturizer! Like a hydrating serum, our day and night cream for face locks in moisture, providing a 10-layer deep hydration to keep your skin soft and supple.
  • All-Natural Firming Cream – Our hydrating face cream is packed with natural extracts, antioxidants, vitamins and essential oils that stimulate collagen and peptide production. Their skin tightening properties make fine lines and wrinkles less noticeable.
  • Safeguards Your Skin from the Sun – No need to use a separate facial sunscreen! Our moisturizer with SPF 30 shields skin against sun damage and harmful UVB rays, while keeping it well-nourished.
  • Deals with Scars and Uneven Skin Tones – An alternative to retinol cream, our collagen face cream helps blur scars while evening out skin tone. These face care benefits bring you closer to having that flawlessly smooth skin you’ve always dreamed of!
  • Light Weight and Highly Absorbent Moisturizer – Hate the greasy feel of thick facial cream? With this moisturizer face cream, no more icky feeling! Use it as a day cream and night moisturizer to help combat dryness and address lines and wrinkles.
  • Suitablefir all skin types.

Ingredients: Distilled Water, Organic Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea)Butter, Organic Organic Rosa Canina (Rosehip)Fruit Oil, Organic Borago Officinalis(Borage)Oil, Organic Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia)Seed Oil, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis(Jojoba)Oil, Organic Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Organic Magnifera Indica(Mango)Butter, Organic D-Alpha Tocopherol Vitamin E, Organic Commiphora(Myrrh)Oil, Organic Camellia Sinensis(Green Tree)Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Other Organic Essential Oils Xantham Gum, Cetearyl Olivate And Sorbitan Olivate, Euxylk 900 Light.  
About J’s Natural Beauty, Keeping beauty real and honest is at the heart of J’s Natural Beauty. This small, Black, woman-owned business uses 100% plant-based ingredients for effective and luxurious natural skin and hair care. Free from synthetics and other toxic ingredients that are common in other so-called “natural” brands. Their motto “Where real is real” is seen in every formula and empowers everyone to let their natural beauty shine.

Esha Girl Natural Haircare (Starting at $6.99 from Esha Girl, Amazon and Walmart): Esha Girl makes a wonderful collection of hair care products, and their recent launch  is formulated to nourish and define natural curls. Esha Natural is formulated with the finest natural ingredients, like coconut and rosemary oils, and a unique blend of plant protein and a biotin complex to ensure that hair and scalp stay healthy, no matter how one chooses to style their locks. The Esha Natural collection includes a hydrating shampoo, a hydrating conditioner, a curl defining smoothie, a curl moisture leave-in, an anti-itch relaxing scalp serum, and a heat protection spray. 

My curly hair is left soft, silky and hydrated hair after using these products, and there is no stripping or oily residue. Esha uses innovative, cutting-edge, medical-grade technology to bring its products to market, working with industry specialists to formulate the best hair care solutions for today’s consumers. Embrace your natural beauty with the Esha Natural Line - the ultimate solution for healthy, vibrant, and beautiful curls. Formulated and Made in the USA, the cruelty-free line is also free of parabens, sulfates, alcohol, and gluten.

Overall Assessment: These are wonderful and affordable finds worthy of your consideration. A+

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Baylis & Harding Affordable Luxurious Favorites for the Holidays

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If you are seeking affordable luxurious finds for the holidays, then my go-to is always Baylis & Harding hand and body products. Their hand and body products are perfect stocking stuffers, and they are delightful treats in your bathrooms over the holidays. Your family and guests will be delighted by them, and so will you. 

Baylis & Harding Goodness Natural Hand Washes ($5.99 each for 16.9 oz. from Target): are perfect gifts for the holidays, because they are affordable and sustainable luxury washes that are a joy to use and they smell utterly delectable. Furthermore, they leave your hands soft and moisturized, rather than dry and stripped.

About the Baylis & Harding Natural Hand Washes,

Inspired with the environment in mind, our Goodness collection is kind to the skin with 98% naturally derived ingredients and organic extracts, as well as also being kind to the planet with a 100% PCR bottle and recyclable pumps and caps through Terracycle.

The declared 95% biodegradable actually refers to the percentage of the formulation which is ‘readily’ biodegradable and will biodegrade quickly and completely within 28 days. However, the remaining ingredients will biodegrade within the waste water processing system but as they do not biodegrade within 28 days the brand does not include them in their on-pack claim.

Dermatologist approved (mild & gentle) and made in England with love, Goodness is also dye free, paraben free, silicone free and uses a mild coconut-derived surfactant as an alternative to SLES, making it SLS/SLES/ales free.

Left to Right: Rose & Geranium and Sea Kelp & Peppermint

Baylis & Harding Rose & Geranium Natural Hand Wash is the perfect pick if you love the aroma of freshly cut roses with a slight twist of geranium.

According to Baylis & Harding,

Experience a sense of natural ‘goodness’ with the new Baylis & Harding Goodness collection. Our Rose & Geranium luxury Hand wash is packed to the brim with a 98% naturally derived formulation consisting of organic extracts and essential oils which each have their own wellbeing benefits.

Baylis & Harding Sea Kelp & Peppermint Natural Hand Wash is an altogether uplifting and refreshing blend of peppermint that is softened by sea kelp.

According to Baylis & Harding,

Experience a sense of natural ‘goodness’ with the new Baylis & Harding Goodness collection. Our Sea Kelp & Peppermint luxury Hand wash is packed to the brim with a 98% naturally derived formulation consisting of organic extracts and essential oils which each have their own wellbeing benefits.
Left to RightLemongrass & Ginger and Oud, Cedar & Amber

Baylis & Harding Lemongrass & Ginger Natural Hand Soap is a delicious blend of Lemongrass that is tempered by the spiciness of ginger, and it has a beautiful complexity to it.

According to Baylis & Harding,

Experience a sense of natural ‘goodness’ with the new Baylis & Harding Goodness collection. Our Lemon grass & Ginger luxury Hand wash is packed to the brim with a 98% naturally derived formulation consisting of organic extracts and essential oils which each have their own wellbeing benefits.

Baylis & Harding Oud, Cedar & Amber Natural Hand Soap is a rich, creamy and warm blend that is so luxe that it is hard to believe that it could be as affordable as it actually is. It is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful.

According to Baylis & Harding,

Experience a sense of natural ‘goodness’ with the new Baylis & Harding Goodness collection. Our Oud, Cedar & Amber luxury Hand wash is packed to the brim with a 98% naturally derived formulation consisting of organic extracts and essential oils which each have their own wellbeing benefits.

Baylis & Harding Elements Hand Washes are new gorgeously aromatic hand soaps that are sumptuous, luxurious and incredibly affordable. At a mere $3.97 for 16.9 oz. bottles, you will feel as though you are using extremely pricy luxe soaps that should be reserved for only the most special occasions. Each Hand Wash has a complex fragrance profile, and each one is striking and lovely. The formula thoroughly cleans the skin without ever stripping it, and the aroma delights the senses.

According to Baylis & Harding,

This new line embraces interior design trends with stylish marble, stainless steel and wood effect bottles meant to be displayed in your bathroom or kitchen. Cruelty free and paraben free, each vegan hand wash will leave your hands feeling invigorated and beautifully fragranced. Each formula is also kind to your skin, thanks to Vitamin E’s added moisturizing benefits. These 500ml luxury cleansing hand washes have 4 different, fresh and modern fragrances, offering style without the spend.

NEW Luxury Hand Wash • Perfect to add a touch of class to your bathroom or kitchen • Gorgeous new fragrances • Designs inspired by the elements • Cruelty free, paraben free, Made in UK • With add Vitamin E • 

About Baylis & Harding,

Founded in 1970 in the Heart of England, Baylis & Harding is a family business which has grown from humble beginnings to become an award winning, international success. Beautifully made, beautifully packaged and beautifully fragranced, Baylis & Harding create gifts that are opened with delight and products to make your home feel more wonderful.

Baylis & Harding Oud Wood and Bergamot Luxury Hand Wash ($5.19 for 16.9 oz. from Walmart): "A dynamic spicy citrus fragrance featuring a vibrant pink pepper, saffron and gingerbread accord over a solar woody base, bringing a unisex touch to a masculine note. This luxurious hand wash will leave your hands feeling invigorated and beautifully fragranced."

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate, Parfum (Fragrance), Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Edta.

Baylis & Harding White Tea & Neroli Luxury Hand Wash ($5.40 for 16.9 oz. from Walmart): "Mouth watering and refreshing notes of citrus and pear notes are combined with a delicate rose and freesia bouquet on a bed of ambery woods, musks and tonka. This luxurious hand wash will leave your hands feeling invigorated and beautifully fragranced."

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate, Parfum (Fragrance), Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Edta, Limonene

Baylis & Harding Fresh Lemon and Mint Luxury Hand Wash ($5.45 for 16.9 oz. from Walmart): "This citrus herbal creation features orange, lemon and lime in the top and leads to orange flower, basil and fresh herbal accords. This luxurious hand wash will leave your hands feeling invigorated and beautifully fragranced."

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate, Parfum (Fragrance), Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Edta, Limonene.

Baylis & Harding Dark Amber & Fig Luxury Hand Wash ($4.94 for 16.9 oz. from Walmart): "A blend of deep amber, cedar and fig notes infused with nourishing Vitamin E. This luxurious hand wash will leave your hands feeling invigorated and beautifully fragranced."

Ingredients: Aqua (Water Eau), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbitan Sesquicaprylate, Parfum (Fragrance), Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Edta, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexyl Cinnamal.

Baylis & Harding Goodness Natural Body Washes ($7.99 each for 16.9 oz. from Bed, Bath & Beyond and Target): Available in 3 scents (Oud Cedar & Amber, Lemongrass & Ginger and Sea Kelp & Peppermint), and this vegan line offers plant-based formulas with organic extracts, and they are housed in bottles that can be fully recycled. These delectably aromatic body washes feature a lovely lather that does not strip or dry out the skin. Baylis & Harding products are very luxurious, but surprisingly affordable.

Features:

- The 98% naturally derived formulation is 95% biodegradable and packaged within a 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) bottle.

- Dermatologist approved (mild & gentle) and made in England with love

- Dye free, paraben free, silicone free

- Uses a mild coconut-derived surfactant as an alternative to SLES, making it SLS/SLES/ales free

Goodness Natural Body Wash line is available in three different scents: Oud Cedar & AmberLemongrass & Ginger and Sea Kelp & Peppermint.

According to Baylis & Harding,

Goodness is an innovative, affordable and sustainably luxurious vegan collection that is kind to skin and kind to the planet. Each Body Wash is inspired by nature with carefully blended plant-based formulas, using only the finest, natural organic extracts and essential oils.

Inspired by nature and created with the environment in mind, Goodness is an innovative, affordable and sustainably luxurious vegan collection that is kind to skin and kind to the planet.

Each Body Wash is inspired by nature with carefully blended plant based formulas. Available fragrances use only the finest, natural organic extracts and essential oils to deliver a 98% naturally derived formulation that is 95% biodegradable, packaged within a 100% PCR (post consumer recycled) bottle. Dermatologist approved (mild & gentle) and made in England with love, Baylis & Harding’s Goodness line is also dye free, paraben free, silicone free and uses a mild coconut derived surfactant as an alternative to SLES, making it SLS/SLES/ales free.

Goodness’ luxurious fragrances include:

Lemongrass & Ginger (for a fresh burst of natural energy): "A perfectly matched compilation, with a rich heart of ginger and lemongrass, expertly blended with black pepper, citrus and bergamot for added freshness. Underpinned by nutmeg and cinnamon for spicy undertones, this sensory explosion is generously enriched by no fewer than ten essential oils; lemongrass, lemon, lime, orange, eucalyptus, nutmeg, patchouli, cedarwood, cinnamon, geranium. For an invigorating bathing experience, the formula’s organic orange extract can help awaken your senses, while lemongrass essential oil is known to uplift and its organic black pepper extract rejuvenates the body and mind."

Sea Kelp & Peppermint (for a moment of calm): "Refreshing and calming, a beautiful fusion of the ocean meeting an English garden. With simply refreshing top notes of peppermint, green tea and sea salt, coupled with sea kelp and underpinned by cedar and amber. The beautifully fragranced collection is bolstered by the addition of essential oils of peppermint, orange, aniseed, lemon, petitgrain, to nourish and enrich the skin. The formula’s organic green tea extract is known to help detoxify the skin, while its peppermint essential oil refreshes the mind."

Oud, Cedar & Amber (aromatic and uplifting): "Richly decadent, woody and refreshingly aromatic. Helping to brighten the skin, a blend of citrus fruits with herbal notes and strong woody undertones add depth to this fragrance from the new Goodness range. Enriched by lemon, patchouli and sandalwood essential oils, this aromatic experience is not to be missed.Working together in harmony, organic oregano can be used to purify and cleanse the body as patchouli essential oil helps clear the mind along with sandalwood essential oil which helps boost mental clarity."

Overall Assessment: Affordable luxury is just what everyone needs during these tough economic times!

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Friday, September 6, 2019

The Nubian Heritage Mango Butter Collection is Delectable!

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I love Nubian Heritage products because they are effective, they smell delicious (though they have unscented products too), they are affordable and they are cruelty-free. However, their Mango Butter Collection is so delectable that from the moment I opened the hand cream it was clear to me that this collection was my favorite by far. The aroma is absolutely glorious, and it smells like a creamsicle on a warm summer day.
Nubian Heritage Mango Butter Hand Cream ($9.99 for 4 oz. from Nubian Heritage and The Vitamin Shoppe): This is a wonderful mid-weight hand cream that melts into the skin quickly and without leaving skin greasy. It is ultra-moisturizing and nourishing, and it does an excellent job softening the skin. The scent is utterly delectable, but it does not linger too long, and therefore won't interfere with other fragrances that you might plan to wear.

According to Nubian Heritage,

Protect hands from the harsh, drying effects of the environment with this moisturizing treatment formulated with tropical ingredients Mango and Orange.

Directions: Squeeze a dime-sized amount of nutrient-rich hand cream into palms and gently massage into dry hands to deep moisturize and protect your skin.

Ingredients: Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter*, Deionized Water, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Stearyl Alcohol (Palm Kernel), Vegetable Emulsifying Wax, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Vegetable Glycerin, Jojoba Oil*, Essential Oil Blend, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Orange Oil, Allantoin (Comfrey Root Extract), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower (and) Lonicera Japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) Flower Extract.

Nubian Heritage Mango Butter Soap ($4.99 for 5 oz. from Nubian Heritage, The Vitamin Shoppe, iHerb and Jet): This very moisturizing soap creates a rich and creamy lather, and it thoroughly cleans skin without leaving behind a greasy residue. I find it so emollient that I can use it to shave my legs.

According to Nubian Heritage,

Nubian Heritage's tropical Mango Butter Soap is an ultra-moisturizing, cleanser blended with rich and nourishing Mango, Cocoa and Shea Butters to provide supple, rejuvenating moisture for the appearance of firmer, healthier looking skin.

Directions: Apply to washcloth or hands, create rich lather and cleanse. Rinse well. Follow with your favorite Nubian Heritage body lotion or infused butter. Avoid contact with eyes.

Ingredients: Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Fragrance (Parfum), Butyrosepermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*仫, Sodium Gluconate, Palm Acid, Sodium Chloride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel, Palm Kernel Acid, Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Meal, Ascorbic Acid, Honey, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499) *Certified Organic Ingredient. 仫Fair Trade Ingredient.

Nubian Heritage Mango Butter 24 Hour Deodorant ($6.99 for 2.25 oz. from Nubian Heritage and The Vitamin Shoppe): If you use natural deodorants, then I definitely recommend trying one from Nubian Heritage. However, if you use mainstream chemical-based antiperspirants and deodorants, then you may not like these. They are decidedly earthy, and they will not control perspiration. Their deodorants are formulated with nourishing ingredients like shea butter and essential oils, and I find them moisturizing as well as effective at controlling under arm odor. I should state, however, that I have been using natural deodorants since high school, so I am in no way weaning myself from mainstream drugstore deodorants and antiperspirants. These are natural, non-GMO deodorants that are truly healthy for the skin.

If you are new to the world of natural deodorants, be aware that sometimes people with sensitive armpits can get rashes, or irritated skin. If that happens, just stop using them. I have pretty sensitive skin under my arms, and this formula doesn't irritate my skin, but I have had some natural deodorants irritate my skin over the years.

I should note that I cannot vouch for Nubian Heritage's 24 hour claim because I never have it on for a full 24 hours, but I can say that I find this formula very effective and long-wearing.

According to Nubian Heritage,

Our 24 Hour Deodorant, containing naturally derived ingredients, is enriched with NON-GMO certified Propanediol, a tested and effective natural deodorant ingredient derived from corn.
Vegetable Glycerin and Shea Butter provide a silky glide. No Aluminum, No Proptlene Glycol, No Parabens, No Triclosan, No Silicones, No Animal Testing.

Ingredients: Propanediol, Glycerin (Vegetable), Water, Sodium Stearate, Silica,Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Zinc Ricinoleate, Fragrance (Essential Oil Blend), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, MangiferaIndica (Mango) Seed Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) SeedButter, Allantoin, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate. *Certified Organic Ingredient Fair Trade Ingredient.
Overall Assessment: Yes, yes, yes!

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Friday, August 9, 2019

Hanhoo Argan Oil Makeup Removing Wipes with Vitamin C

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Makeup wipes are a staple in my travel bag, and I use them when I am swatching at home, but I also find that I reach for them on the nights when I get home late from work and am simply too tired to wash my face. Therefore, I was quite happy when I began using the Hanhoo Argan Oil Makeup Removing Wipes with Vitamin C. Hanloo is a K Beauty brand that you can find at Walmart, and it is very affordable!

While I have used a lot of different makeup removing wipes, I have to say that the Hanhoo Argan Oil Makeup Removing Wipes with Vitamin C are far more luxe in feel. The wipes are made from a very plush and ultra soft material that feels more like a fabric than a disposable material, and it feels oh so good against the skin! They are very gentle against the skin especially the delicate area around the eyes, and each wipe is moist enough that there is no need to tug at the skin to remove every trace of makeup.

The antioxidant-rich Argan Oil moisturizes the skin while the Vitamin C has a brightening effect. The wipes effectively remove eye makeup, without stinging my sensitive eyes, and they remove dirt and makeup from the face effectively and efficiently. Skin is left clean, soft and lightly hydrated, and never dry or taut. The wipes have a very light aroma that may be from the Argan Oil, but it isn't in the least bit irritating or overpowering. They also make face masks, as shown in the photo above, but I haven't had the chance to try them yet.
According to Hanloo,

The Argan Oil Makeup Removing Wipes gently and effectively removes stubborn makeup. The soft cloths are formulated with Argan Oil and Vitamin C to clean deep into the pores without clogging while moisturizing and brightening the skin.

Great for:
Removing stubborn makeup
Brightening and hydrating
For all skin types

Directions: Gently wipe away makeup and dirt from the face. Cleanse the skin after wiping away makeup. Dispense the wipes in trash receptacle (Do not flush.)

Key Ingredients:

Argan Oil For generations, Argan Oil has been used as a natural moisturizer. It is rich with Vitamin A and E which will induce cell production while also producing healthy, glowing skin.

Vitamin C: Antioxidant rich, Vitamin C, helps boost collagen production thus filling in fine lines and wrinkles for more youthful looking skin.

Ingredients: Water, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycine Soja (Soybean), Oil, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-400, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil.
Overall Assessment: If you love using makeup wipes, Hanhoo Argan Oil Makeup Removing Wipes with Vitamin C are definitely worth trying.

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Friday, November 16, 2018

DERMA E Skin Restore Advanced Peptide & Collagen Moisturizer and Firming DMAE Eye Lift | Review

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DERMA E remains one of my very favorite affordable cruelty-free natural skincare brands, and I use their products all of the time. They make so many amazing products that live up to their claims, that pamper the skin, and that don't break the budget. I also love that their products are sold at Whole Foods Market– therefore I can easily pick things up while I am grocery shopping!

About DERMA E,

DERMA E didn’t start out in the beauty aisle or the boardroom. Instead, we began in a small health food store in Southern California. Our first product was a jar of Vitamin E 12,000 I.U. Moisturizing Cream. People were amazed at the results it had on their skin and word caught on.

Over the years we’ve introduced many extraordinary products, each one rooted in our belief that skin health can be visibly improved through the right combination of potent vitamins, wholesome nutrients and exceptional ingredients.

Today we’ve grown to become one of the largest natural facial care brands in the U.S. We attribute our success to honoring our customers with products that promote healthier-looking skin and business ethics that promote a healthier world.
DERMA-E Skin Restore Advanced Peptide & Collagen Moisturizer ($35.00 for 2 oz. from DERMA-E): I really like this cream a lot! First, it is rich and thick and yet it melts into the skin effortlessly and quickly. While it is formulated as a deep wrinkle moisturizer, and I don't have any deep wrinkles, I do find that it works well for my normal to combination skin with some fine lines.  The peptide-rich formula, in concert with the Matrixyl® synthe’6®, Argireline® and plant extract Pycnogenol®, makes this an effective cream that softens and smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Additionally, the antioxidant-rich ingredients intensely hydrate, protect and nourish the skin and leaves it moisturized and supple. I would be very curious to hear from any of you who have deep wrinkles to see whether you have tried this cream, and whether it has softened their appearance. I definitely see that my fine lines look softer and smoother, and the extent to which it moisturizes my skin is very impressive. There is no real detectable scent, and therefore it shouldn't pose a problem for anyone who is sensitive to fragrant skincare products.

According to DERMA E

New and Improved Formula! Deep Wrinkle Moisturizer is now Advanced Peptide and Collagen Moisturizer. A revolutionary double-action peptide cream to visibly soften and smooth the appearance of even the deepest wrinkles.

Feel forever young. This revolutionary, double-action moisturizer formulated with multi-peptides, Matrixyl® synthe’6® and Argireline®, helps to visibly soften and smooth the look of even the deepest wrinkles while plant extract Pycnogenol®, a powerful antioxidant, may help support healthy collagen. Powerful anti-aging peptides with benefits: • Matrixyl® synthe’6®: May help support collagen for healthy-looking tone and texture. • Argireline®: Helps to visibly smooth the appearance of fine lines, leaving skin feeling soft. Enriched with anti-aging antioxidants Vitamin C and Green Tea, this intense hydrating, peptide-infused formula helps to restore the look of your skin for a more youthful-looking appearance. 100% vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, mineral oil-free, lanolin-free, gluten free, GMO-free.

*Please note that DERMA E is in a packaging transition. There is a chance your products will arrive in the older package instead of new, please know that we assure you it is the same great formula with effective results.
Directions: Apply a rich layer onto clean face and neck. Use in the morning and evening alone or in combination with your favorite DERMA E moisturizer.

Ingredients: Purified Water, Glycerin (Vegetable Derived), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Vegetable Derived), Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil, Stearic Acid (Vegetable Derived), Cetyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Glyceryl Stearate (Vegetable Derived), Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 (Matrixyl® synthe’6®), Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline®NP), Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Pinus Pinaster (Pycnogenol®) Bark Extract, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract (Plant Derived Collagen), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Organic Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Allantoin, Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Oxide, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. *Certified Organic Ingredients, Due to the use of natural ingredients, the color of this product may slightly.
DERMA E Firming DMAE Eye Lift ($24.95 for 1/2 oz. from DERMA E): This is a very lightweight and fast-absorbing eye cream that is formulated to hydrate, lift, firm, smooth and tighten the delicate skin around the eyes while softening the appearance of fine lines. It is very concentrated, and therefore only a tiny amount is needed for both eyes. After using it for a couple of weeks I definitely noticed that the delicate skin under my eyes looked soft, supple, hydrated, luminous, lifted and my fine lines were softened. It's a really effective eye cream, and the price is quite a bargain. It has no detectable scent, and it doesn't irritate my sensitive eyes.

According to DERMA E,

This multi-action eye cream visibly lifts, firms and tightens the delicate eye area while smoothing crow’s feet.

Visibly lift, firm and tighten the delicate eye area while smoothing crow’s feet with this doctor-developed, multi-action eye treatment cream that contains advanced natural ingredients. InstaLift® Goji Berry glycopeptides add further firming, lifting and tightening antioxidant power. Advanced peptides Argireline® and Matrixyl® synthe'6® work together to soften facial muscles and synthesize new key components helping smooth wrinkles and discourage new lines from forming. Hyaluronic Acid, also known as nature's moisture magnet, infuses a surge of cooling eye moisture helping leave skin soft, smooth, tone and rehydrated. With continued use, this pro-collagen and pro-elastin blend leaves the delicate eye area firmer, smoother and younger-looking. 

100% vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, mineral oil-free, lanolin-free, gluten-free, GMO-free.

Directions: Apply a small amount of Firming DMAE Eye Lift onto the fingertips and using light pressure, pat around the entire orbital area. For best results, use morning and evening. May be used under make-up.

Ingredients: Purified Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Plant Derived), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Coco-Caprylate (Coconut Derived), Stearyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Glycerin (Vegetable Derived) , Propanediol (Vegetable Derived), Lycium Barbarum (InstaLift® Goji) Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Stearate (Vegetable Derived), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Dimethyl MEA (DMAE), Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 (Matrixyl® synthe'6®), Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline®NP), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid; Actimoist®Bio-1), Thioctic (Alpha-Lipoic) Acid, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Caffeine,  Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (Vegetable Derived), Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Overall Assessment: I like both the DERMA E Skin Restore Advanced Peptide & Collagen Moisturizer and Firming DMAE Eye Lift so much that I leave them out on my counter for easy access since I reach for them often.

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Tuesday, December 26, 2017

New Year's Eve Makeup Picks

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With New Year's Eve just around the corner, I thought that I would share a few fantastic, and  affordable, makeup finds to complete your festive looks. If you take some makeup with you, for touch-ups, you won't have to fret if you lose anything during the countdown since they aren't expensive to begin with. Additionally, I see little need to splurge on luxury makeup when seeking festive products for the holidays since you won't likely use them very often. Some of the products that I selected are perfect for daily use, but others may be more bold than you would want to use with much frequency, and therefore their low-impact on your wallet makes them justifiable purchases if you are seeking a bit more impact for your New Year's Eve festivities.
Essence the Metals Eyeshadow ($3.99 each from Essence Makeup): These gorgeous metallic eyeshadows are very finely-milled, beautifully pigmented and they have a velvety-smooth texture. These three shades have amazing color pay-off with a luminous metallic shimmer. Available in 9 shades, these twinkling beauties are vegan and cruelty-free.

Essence Lash Princess Volume Mascara ($4.99 from Essence Makeup, Ulta and Target): The wand is specifically shaped to sculpt and add serious volume to lashes, and to separate them without clumping or flaking.

Make Me Brow Eyebrow Gel Mascara shown in Blondy Brows 01 and Browny Brows 02.
($2.99 from Essence Makeup, Ulta and Target): The tinted gel formula, which contains fibers to fill in gaps, tames unruly brows, and creates the appearance of fuller brows.
Left to Right: Essence the Metals Eyeshadows in Rose Razzle-Dazzle 06, Silver Twinkle 05 and Rockin' Glamour 08.
Note the gorgeous shimmer and luminosity!
How to Make Bright Eyes Palette ($9.99 from Target): This palette includes 6 shimmer shadows that range from a warm apricot to shades of beige and brown. The shades offer a light, ethereal glow. This is an easy-to-wear neutral palette that comes with two instruction cards to recreate nude eye looks.
Left to Right: Light Up!, Eyes Bright Open, Team Bright, Vanilla Eyes, Natural Beauty and The Irresistible.
Essence Blush Play Palette ($5.99 from Essence Makeup and Amazon): These palettes each feature three tonal shades to highlight, define and sculpt the face. Play it Peach is a warm peach palette and Play it pink is a cooler leaning mid-tone pink palette.
 Left to Right: Play it Peach 10 and Play it Pink 20.
Essence Shine Shine Shine Lip Gloss ($2.99 from Essence Makeup and Ulta): These cruelty-free and gluten-free glosses, which are available in 6 shades, offer incredible shine, a wet light-reflecting finish, and the perfect amount of cushion for comfortable wear. Furthermore, these twinkling beauties are non-sticky, long-wearing, and they are available in a range of colors from nudes, to shimmering pinks to bold vampy shades– they even have a high shine clear gloss that is the perfect topper for your favorite lipsticks.The flocked doe-foot applicator, which is heart-shaped, glides across the lips effortlessly and deposits color evenly. 
Left to Right: Essence Shine Shine Shine Lip Gloss Runway, Your Way 12, Friends of Glamour 03, Happiness in a Bottle 01 and Behind the Scenes 01.
Essence Matt Matt Matt Lipsticks ($2.99-$3.99 from Essence, Ulta and Target): These matte lipsticks have a velvety creamy texture that enables them to glide across the lips effortlessly, deposit color evenly, and they offer full opaque coverage in a single pass. They are long-wearing, non-drying, and have the right amount of cushion for comfortable wear. Furthermore,  they neither bleed, nor feather.
 Top to Bottom: Matt Matt Matt Lipstick in 04 and 02.
Essence Out of Space Stories ($2.99 from Essence): Outta Space is the Place 01 and Across the Universe 02 are gorgeous twinkling iridescent shades that capture the sun and moonlight perfectly. Across the Universe is a stunning dirty lavender with a multi-colored shift, and Outta Space is the Place is a whitened pink with a vibrant green shift. Both are fun and festive, and New Year's Eve perfect.
Essence Moon Glitter ($4.99 each from Essence): Add some fun to your make-up with these gorgeous glitter pigments. It can be used as a highlight, topcoat or all over for a stunning night out look. Simply apply the glitter to freshly painted nails, cover with a top coat and voilà!

01 Outer Space (gunmetal grey)
02 Cosmic Love (burgundy)

Essence...In a Bottle Glitters ($2.99 each from Essence): Loose glitter particles that can be used for a complete festive manicure, or only a statement nail this New Year's Eve.

01 Party (white, pink and green)
02 Fame (silver)
Pur Cosmetics False Eyelashes ($14.00 each from PUR Cosmetics, Ulta, Forever 21, Kohl's and Beauty Bay): PÜR's 3D lashes, which are handcrafted from the finest cruelty-free silk, are ultra-lightweight and natural-looking. They create the appearance of fuller lashes, and they are even safe for contact wearers. They are durable, reusable, and can be worn up to 30 times. Available Styles: BombshellDivaJet SetterTrendsetterFlirt and Socialite.
Melanie Mills Hollywood Gleam Radiant Dust in Rose Gold ($15.00 for mini 1.5 g and $60.00 for 1 oz. from Melanie Mills Hollywood and Amazon): This ultra-luxe finely-milled loose powder, which can be used on the face and body, gives skin a gorgeous ethereal glow. It can be used as a bronzer, blush, eyeshadow, highlighter or body powder. Melanie Mills Hollywood is Cruelty-Free.

According to Melanie Mills,

Made from high grade pearls and all-natural ingredients that draw light in rather than reflect it, Radiant Dust is gorgeous on its own, or as a finisher with other Gleam Body Radiance products. Each shade of Gleam Radiant Dust blends beautifully and seamlessly, and can be used by every skin tone as bronzer, blush, highlighter and eye shadow. Apply with a makeup brush or powder puff to diminish fine lines and create a warm rich glow.

Melanie Mills Gleam Body Radiance in Rose Gold ($16.00 for 1 oz. and $42.00 for 3.4 oz. from Melanie Mills Hollywood and Amazon): Described as a, "revolutionary all in one makeup, moisturizer & glow for body and face"– this tube of gleaming goodness comes in 7 shades for a wide variety of skin-tones. It offers the skin a stunning luminous glow, it blurs imperfections and offers the skin a sun-kissed color.

Claims:
○ Wrinkle Filler and skin tightener
○ Makes skin look like velvet perfection
○ Perfect for spray tans to enhance, even out skin, add depth and extend
○ Create an instant tan that lasts all night
○ Highlight, create a subtle glow, enhance natural skin tone, tan , perfect
○ Diminish flaws like varicose veins, small stretch marks and discoloration
Left to Right: Melanie Mills Hollywood Glean Radiant Dust in Rose Gold and Gleam Body Radiance in Rose Gold.
Still Standing Foot Spray ($35.95 from Still Standing 15% discount Use Code: COMFORT and Amazon): This is an ingenious foot spray that has cooling, anti-inflammatory and pain relieving attributes that are absolutely perfect if you are going to be wearing stilettos or high heels on New Year's Eve. It comes in two sizes, and the purse size spray is perfect for your handbag.

15% discount at checkout Use Code COMFORT

According to Still Standing,

Still Standing is a natural, patent-pending proprietary formula spray made of cooling menthol and certified organic eco-distilled Arnica, Aloe and Ilex. These three herbal remedies are time-tested natural anti-inflammatories and pain relievers. Along with other ingredients including Vitamin E and Tea Tree Oil, they come together in a greaseless, colorless, stain- free spray that keeps feet feeling great. The eco-distillation process insures that the resulting herbal extracts have the highest potency and efficacy, keeping your feet calm and cool so your feet feel like they do when you first put on your shoes.

Still Standing should be generously sprayed on the top, sides and bottom of your feet prior to putting on your shoes. It is important to let it dry which takes a few minutes. The large size features an eco-friendly, non-aerosol, and continuous spray technology. This delivers the most potent, highly penetrating mist from any angle, making it easy to use. It also comes in a small size for touch-ups on the go, which will be needed generally in 2 to 4 hours depending upon the shoe type. You should not use the product if you have open blisters or cuts on your feet. It is designed to work with shoes that fit properly. If your shoes pinch, rub or cut into your foot, Still Standing will not solve your problem.

Directions: Apply this clear, stain-free gel spray generously to top, sides and soles of feet  BEFORE you put on your shoes.  It works on bare skin or through stockings or tights. (But NOT on broken or irritated skin please!)  The comfort effect lasts up to 6 hours depending upon the person. Touch up as needed.
Everyone Hand Sanitizer ($17.94-$17.99 for a 6 pack from EO Products and Amazon): If you are going to be out and about on New Year's Eve, it is definitely worth bringing a hand sanitizer with you since you will undoubtedly be exposed to lots of germs, and will be in close proximity to lots and lots of people.

According to EO,

Share the love, not the germs! Everyone sanitizers are 99.9% effective against most common germs and not made with any nasty chemicals. Everyone sanitizers are made for every body and priced for every budget, so use generously. Only the subtle scent of Orange, Lavender, and Peppermint essential oils are left behind—no sticky, stinky residue.

Overall Assessment: What are your beauty picks for the New Year's Eve festivities? Are you going out, or staying in this year?

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