Showing posts with label Lancôme. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lancôme. Show all posts

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Friday, February 27, 2026

February 2026 Empties for the Face, Body & Hair

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I managed to finish up 5 full-size products for the face, body and hair in February, and I would happily use all of them again, and in fact, in most cases, I already have replaced them. The Herbatint Permanent Haircolor Gel in Light Golden Chestnut 5D and the LAVANILA The Healthy Deodorant in Pure Vanilla are absolutely holy grail products for me, and I will always replace them since I never want to be without them.

Lancôme Advanced Génifique Serum ($89.00-$220.00 for 1 oz. to 3.4 oz. from LancômeNordstromSephoraAmazonUlta): This seriously hydrating serum keeps skin quenched and skin dewy. I have been using it in the morning and the evening every single day for months and I just love how hydrated, luminous and nourished my skin looks and feels. I really love how well this works for my skin. This particular bottle was part of the Lancôme Emily in Paris launch, but it is the same great formula!   Purchase Again? I think that I have one bottle left, but need to find it. I will definitely use this again!

Dove Beauty Bar Original ($5.39-$14.99 for 2-8 bar packs from AmazonTargetWalgreens): This gentle, creamy cleansing bar contains ¼ moisturizing cream that leaves skin soft smooth and very clean. I have used it for many years, and absolutely love it! Purchase Again? Unquestionably! 

LAVANILA The Healthy Deodorant in Pure Vanilla ($13.00 for 2 oz. from LAVANILAAmazon and Target): This is a wonderful healthy deodorant formula that is effective, smells delicious and offers long-lasting protection. Made from Pure Madagascar vanilla, creamy tonka bean, and a soft heliotrope blend, this delicious fragrance is a treat to the senses. The Pure Vanilla scent is warm and creamy perfection, and wearing it is a real pleasure.

If you are seeking an antiperspirant, then be advised that this does not prevent sweating. This has been my favorite healthy deodorant for many years now, and I will use it as long as LAVANILA makes it. It applies to the skin effortlessly, without tugging, and it never leaves a residue or stain on the clothes. This is a cruelty-free brand and their deodorants are free of aluminum and parabens. Purchase Again? I already opened another one!
Y’OUR Body Lotion ($29.00 for 6.7 oz. from Y'OUR and their Amazon Store): This is a fragrance-free, cruelty-free ultra-emollient body lotion that has the thickness of a body cream, but the emollience and absorption of a lighter lotion. The velvety texture of this fragrance-free lotion melts into the skin immediately and leaves even the driest skin feeling soft, smooth, supple and very moisturized. Purchase Again? I loved this body lotion so much that I would happily use it again, but I need to use some open bottles and jars of body moisturizers first.
Herbatint Permanent Haircolor Gel in Light Golden Chestnut 5D ($17.99 from HerbatintAmazoniHerbWalmart):  For many years I used drugstore brand at-home hair dyes, but the last couple of times that I did I noticed that my scalp became dry and irritated. I decided to try something a little different, and I kept seeing Herbatint Permanent Hair Color Gel, and I decided to try it. This Italian brand, founded in 1970, is cruelty-free, vegan and it has a wide range of colors from which to choose. I have naturally curly dark brown hair that naturally lightens up in the summer, and therefore during the cooler months I tried their Light Chestnut 5N, and for the summer I tried their Light Golden Chestnut 5D, and both are stunning shades.

I mixed the hair color gel and the developer until it became a thick gel that was uniform in color. I carefully brushed it from roots to tips and then left it on for 40 minutes. This formula was tested on sensitive skin, and it definitely did not irritate, burn or tingle my scalp. I rinsed it out after 40 minutes and then applied their wonderful Royal Cream Conditioner– which comes with the hair color. This conditioner is lightweight and yet incredibly emollient and moisturizing. When I was done my hair was uniformly a gorgeous chestnut shade, but it was darker than on the box since my hair was quite dark to start with.

This formula neither dries out my scalp, nor my hair, and the color lasts for a few months before I need a touch up.

Herbatint encourages mixing shades to customize your hair color, and they also suggest that you can mix up just a small amount if you only need to do root-touch up. Whether you have any grey hair you seek to cover, or just roots that differ from the rest of your color, then just doing a root touch-up makes a lot of sense. I don't have much grey hair, but there are some strands here and there, and this does an excellent job of covering them. I simply use half the normal amount, as Herbatint suggests, and it works perfectly! Purchase Again? I already have!
Overall Assessment: I thoroughly enjoyed every product that I finished up in February, and will happily use all of them again! What did you use up, toss out, give away or return in February? Any great discoveries or serious misses to report?

Purchased & Press Samples (Affiliate Links). All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Saturday, February 21, 2026

Lancôme Gift with $42.50 Purchase at Bloomingdale's

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Bloomingdale's is having a wonderful Lancôme Gift with Purchase!  The online gift, from February 18-March, 8, and in-store, from February 19- March 8, is yours with any Lancôme purchase of $42.50 or more.

Receive a seven-piece gift (a $191 value) with any $42.50 Lancôme purchase.

Gift Includes:
- Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover 1.69 oz.
- Absolue Eye Cream 0.17 oz.
- Absolue Longevity Soft Cream Moisturizer 0.5 oz.
- Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Mascara 0.07 oz.
- Cils Booster XL 0.07 oz.
- Blush Subtil in 345 Rose Fresque 0.09 oz.
- Makeup Bag
Gift with any $42.50 Lancôme purchase ($191 value)!

GIFT WITH ANY $80 LANCÔME PURCHASE ($231 VALUE)!
Receive a two-piece gift (a $231 value) with any $80 Lancôme purchase.

Gift Includes:
- Crème-Mousse Confort 1.7 oz.
- Tonique Confort 4.2 oz.
Gift with any $80 Lancôme purchase ($231 value)!

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Lancôme Gift with Purchase Time

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The Lancôme Gift with Purchase is yours when you spend $42.00+ (a $129.00 value). This is valid through January 31, or while supplies last.

Inside the Free 6-Piece Gift

  • Pink cosmetic bag
  • Tonique Confort
  • Genifique Ultimate Face Serum
  • Renergie HPM Cream
  • Renergie Lift Multi-Action Night Cream
  • Lash Idole Mascara

+ Free Skincare Duo with any purchase $80+

+ Free Full-Size Makeup Duo with any purchase $125+

Free 6-Piece Gift with any purchase $42+

+ Free Skincare Duo with any purchase $80+

+ Free Full-Size Makeup Duo with any purchase $125+

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Friday, January 23, 2026

A Reminder Why LANCÔME Paris Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover Remains my Holy Grail

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Last September I posted a follow-up review of LANCÔME Paris Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover because a longtime reader emailed me to see if it was still my holy grail eye makeup remover of all-time, and in that review I affirmed that it remained my very favorite! Fast forward to January 2026, when I was traveling, I ran out of my travel size of LANCÔME Paris Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover, and had to use what was on hand at my friend's house. The difference was stark, and it once again reaffirmed that this effective formula is utter perfection. It is an ultra-gentle and emollient bi-phase makeup remover that is formulated with the perfect balance between the water and the oils used. 

It effectively removes every single trace of makeup without tugging– including waterproof varieties– and it doesn't need to be rinsed off. It nourishes the delicate skin around the eyes as well as the lashes, and it is suitable for people with sensitive eyes and skin. It has no detectable aroma, and it can also be used to remove even the most tenacious matte lipsticks, and it does so with ease. This has been my favorite eye makeup remover for many years, and I have yet to find one that comes close, by comparison. 

According to LANCÔME, 

Award-winning eye makeup remover with a cult following, that is gentle enough for sensitive skin and contact lens wearers.

The lipid phase lifts eye makeup off, while the water phase uses unique emollients to leave skin feeling perfectly cleansed; product is as fresh as water. Doesn’t leave feeling greasy or sticky; instantly and effortlessly removes eye makeup residues and is one of the best makeup removers for eyes. An essential for makeup bags and any professional makeup kit, Bi-Facil easily removes mascaras and smokey eye looks.

Suitable for all skin types, from normal to sensitive skin, combination to dry skin or oily skin – it’s also great for contact lens wearers. 

Directions: Before each use, shake the bottle to activate the formula / mix the 2 phases. Saturate a cotton round or cotton ball with Bi-Facil and hold over closed eyes to moisten and soften makeup. Then, gently swipe over makeup to remove. Repeat until all eye makeup is removed.

PRO Tip: Saturate or dab Bi-Facil onto a cotton swab or makeup corrector brush to fix makeup application mistakes when applying eye makeup.

Ingredients: Aqua / Water / Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Sodium Chloride, Poloxamer 184, Hexylene Glycol, Dipotassium Phosphate, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Phosphate, Quaternium-15, Benzalkonium Chloride, Parfum / Fragrance, Citronellol, Geraniol.

Overall Assessment: This makeup remover is very gentle on my sensitive eyes and it effortlessly removes every stitch of makeup without pulling, tugging or irritating the delicate skin around my eyes, and it doesn't sting my sensitive eyes in the least bit. I won't run out again!

$36.00 for 4.2 oz., $52.00 for 6.7 oz.and $75.00 for 13.5 oz from LANCÔME, Nordstrom, Sephora, Ulta, Bloomingdale's and Macy's (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

October 2025 Empties For the Face, Body, Hair & Home

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I managed to finish up 8 products during the month of October, and I was surprised that among the products that I used there were two full bars of soap, 2 candles, 2 serums and 2 hair products. I thought that I would use far fewer things this month, but I surprised myself.

The A Method Pearls of Retinol ($124.00 from The A Method and their Amazon Store): This comes in two strengths, a milder 0.5% concentration of All-Trans Retinol and the stronger 1% concentration. This is the 1% concentration. If you are new to Retinol, I recommend the 0.5% concentration, and work your way up to the 1%. The golden micro-encapsulated "pearls"– which are All-Trans Retinol– are suspended in a wonderfully hydrating solution that contains Hyaluronic Acid and nourishing extracts that kept my finicky skin from drying out and visibly peeling. It is a lightweight and fast absorbing serum that immediately leaves skin hydrated. The formula helps skin cell turnover and collagen production without irritating the skin. This formula softens the appearance of fine lines, reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation and brightens the skin. 

It is important to use a high SPF sunscreen when using retinol-based products, and it is imperative to have your skin looked at by your family physician or dermatologist to make sure that the spots and irregularities that you want to treat are neither pre-cancerous, nor cancerous lesions. I have my skin fully evaluated during my yearly physicals, and I usually bring my doctor the list of ingredients of products that I am considering before I use them. I am not a medical doctor, and I consult with mine regularly to make sure that I am not doing something potentially dangerous to my skin.

The pearls hold micro-encapsulated All-Trans retinol stable until mixing with the hydrating serum base when pumped through the dispenser. This also creates the perfect micro-dosing scenario that is supported by hydrating ingredients to avoid dryness, redness and irritation. Purchase Again? I would use this again in a heartbeat, but I have two other retinol products to use before I replace them.

Lancôme Advanced Génifique Serum ($65.00-$260.00 for 0.67 oz. to 3.88 oz. from LancômeNordstromSephoraAmazonUlta): This seriously hydrating serum keeps skin quenched and skin dewy. I have been using it in the morning and the evening every single day for months and I just love how hydrated, luminous and noutrished my skin looks and feels. I really love how well this works for my skin. Purchase Again? I already opened another bottle!

Trader Joe's Next to Godliness Oatmeal & Honey Pure Vegetable Soap ($1.99 for two 4 oz. bars from Trader Joe's): This is a fantastic soap that is a pleasure to use, and it is very affordable. This cruelty-free soap is gentle and non-drying on the skin and it forms a luscious creamy lather without stripping the skin. While it is emollient and moisturizing it rinses clean without leaving behind any sort of oily residue. The oatmeal and honey aroma is very light and pleasant, and it is a treat to the senses. It took me two full months to finish both bars of soap (one was in the shower and one was at a high traffic sink), and that makes this two-pack especially economical. Purchase Again? On my next trip to Trader Joe's!
Kérastase Discipline Bain Fluidealiste Shampoo ($46.00 for 8.5 oz. from Kérastase Paris, Sephora, Amazon,): This sulphate-free shampoo is formulated to smooth frizzy hair, and it leaves it soft and unbelievably manageable. This is a perfect choice for my curly hair, and what a difference it makes! It is non-drying, tames frizz and leaves my hair soft and moisturized. This is, without question, one of my very favorite shampoos! Purchase Again? A thousand times yes, but I need to use a few of my open shampoos before I buy another one!

NatureLab TOKYO Perfect Repair Conditioner (It seems to have been renamed Perfect Repair. $19.00 for 11.5 oz. from NatureLab Tokyo, Ulta, Amazon): This is a thick and emollient conditioner that leaves my hair soft, manageable, moisturized and shiny. It rinses clean and leaves behind no residue whatsoever. Purchase Again? Not anytime soon because I am swimming in shampoos and conditioners right now, but I would definitely use this again.
LAVANILA The Healthy Candle in Vanilla Grapefruit ($18.00 each for 7 oz. and $32.97 for a 2-pack from LAVANILA and LAVANILA'S Amazon Store): This lovely soy candle has a warm vanilla aroma, that is punctuated by grapefruit, and the warm and spicy cedarwood adds a wonderful woodsy undercurrent. This is a wonderful scent that is perfect for every month of the year. Purchase Again? YES!

LAVANILA The Healthy Candle in Vanilla Sugarcane($18.00 for 7 oz. and $32.97 for a 2-pack from LAVANILA and LAVANILA'S Amazon Store): This gorgeous and healthy candle, made from 100% natural soybean wax, has a warm scent that is intoxicatingly beautiful. This would be the perfect hostess gift this holiday season! Purchase Again? Absolutely!
Overall Assessment: I am always immensely gratified when I finish products before they go bad, and I am rather surprised that I finished as much as I did in October. What did you use up, toss out, give away or return in October? Any really winners or duds to report?

Purchased and Press Samples (Affiliate Links). All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Thursday, October 16, 2025

Lancôme Gifts with $55.00 Purchase

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The Lancôme Gift with Purchase is yours when you spend $55.00+ (a $192.00 value). You get to choose between the Rénergie Gift (shown above) or the Absolue Gift. These gifts with purchase are good through Saturday, October 25, or while supplies last.

The Rénergie Gift includes: Rénergie H.P.N. Peptide Cream, Rénergie Eye Cream, Advanced Génifique Face Serum, Drama Liqui-Pencil Eyeline in Eiffel Diamond, L’Absolu Rouge Intimatte Lipstick in Unspoken Feelings, and Definicils Mascara in a black and pink drawstring pouch.

The Absolue Gift includes: Absolue Soft Cream, Génifique Eye Cream, Absolue Serum, Drama Liqui-Pencil Eyeliner in Eiffel Diamond, L’Absolu Rouge Intimatte Lipstick in Hush Hush, and Definicils Mascara in a black and pink drawstring pouch.

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Lancôme Holiday Beauty Box

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The Lancôme Holiday Beauty Box is a special purchase- spend $42.00, and purchase this set for $89.00 (a $534.00 value).

According to Lancôme,

This season, embark on an extraordinary journey from Paris to happiness, Lancôme’s brand destination since 1935, and celebrate the holidays with Lancôme’s best deal of the year, Beauty Box.

This limited-edition holiday gifting exclusive features 10 products with 8 full-size favorites, a deluxe sample, and a vanity to take you en route to your happy holidays! At only $89, with any $42 Lancôme purchase, it is our best and most generous offer of the year!

The Holiday 2025 Beauty Box includes:

Beauty Box dimensions: 9.5w x 6.25h x 7d inches.

Idôle Café Crush Eyeshadow PaletteFeaturing 12 pigmented, buildable and blendable shadows, crafted by celebrity makeup artist Sheika Daley.

“Just like my coffee, I like my look hot and spicy. Cafe Crush is my interpretation of a rich nude palette, designed to flatter all personalities. The perfect blend of neutral shades, from light to deep, infused with a secret ingredient only Lancome knows: a strong pink kick. The upmost sensorial experience, indulging senses through a brew of highly pigmented shades and strong pay-off.” - Sheika Daley

Full-Size La Vie est Belle Eau De Pafum Spray 0.34 fl. oz.: Life is what you make of it so make it beautiful with La vie est belle — the iconic women's fragrance by Lancôme.

Full-Size Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover 4.2 fl. oz.The #1 makeup remover in the US* that instantly and effortlessly removes waterproof makeup. The bi-phase makeup remover contains an oily phase and a water phase to remove stubborn makeup without irritation or greasy feel.

Full-Size Crème Radiance Cleanser 4.2 fl. oz.This gentle cream-to-foam cleanser with antioxidant White Lotus and soothing Rose de France penetrates deep into the pores without over-drying to gently remove makeup, even waterproof, dissolve impurities and purify the skin.

Full-Size Génifique Ultimate Serum 1.0 fl. oz.Our new and improved formula is infused with Beta-Glucan, shown to help repair skin’s moisture barrier and accelerate skin surface renewal.

Full-Size Juicy Tubes in Spring Fling 0.5 fl. oz.: Lip gloss with ultra-high shine and 4-hours of lasting hydration.

Full-Size Cils Booster XL Lash Primer 0.18 fl. oz.: White in color, Cils Booster XL leaves lashes feeling luxurious and soft, while allowing the pigment of your favorite mascara to stand out, thus creating an intense and rich false-lash look.

Full-Size Lash Idole Mascara 0.27 fl. oz.A lash lift mascara that volumizes every single lash for instant lash lift, length, and feathery, fanned-out volume with no clumps.

Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream 0.5 fl. oz.Combines 3 ingredients represented by the name H.P.N. (Hyaluronic Acid, over 300 different Peptides, and Niacinamide) into a highly sensorial formula to reach an exceptional level of efficacy. This innovative peptide cream helps improve visible signs of aging, such as wrinkles, dark spots, & lower face sagging skin, with clinically significant results as early as two weeks.

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Nordstrom Beauty Lancôme Gift with Purchase

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Nordstrom is having a wonderful Lancôme Gift with Purchase. Your seven-piece gift is valued at $181! Plus, when you spend $95 you'll also get a full-size Advanced Génifique Yeux Eye Cream, for a $263 combined gift value. Online and in stores.* See all beauty gifts with purchase HERE
Included in the Gift with Purchase:
• Clarifique Serum (0.23 oz.)
• Absolue The Eye Cream (0.17 oz.)
• Absolue L'Extrait Elixir Cream (0.17 oz.)
• Tonique Confort Hydrating Toner (1.7 oz.)
• Hypnôse Drama Mascara Mini in Black
• L'Absolu Rouge Intimatte Soft Matte Lipstick in 274 French Tea
• Cosmetics Bag

• 111SKIN Cryo Revitalizing Moisturizer (0.07 oz.)
• Aesop Eleos Nourishing Body Cleanser (0.06 oz.)
• Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Advanced Firming Daily Treatment (0.03 oz.)
• BYREDO Alto Astral Eau de Parfum (0.07 oz.)
• Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum (0.05 oz.)
• Dew of the Gods Amalfi Glaze Body Serum (1.01 oz.)
• Dolce&Gabbana Devotion Eau de Parfum (0.05 oz.)
• Dries Van Noten Soie Malaquais Eau de Parfum (0.05 oz.)
• Hermès Barénia Eau de Parfum (0.06 oz.)
• Hermès Rouge Hermès Silky Lipstick Shine (Brun d'Ambre, Rose Epicé, Rose Himalaya & Rouge H, each 0.007 oz.)
• Humanrace Retrograde Gel Cleanser (0.07 oz.)
• kai Rose Body Lotion (single use)
• Kiehl's Since 1851 Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum (0.14 oz.)
• Lancôme Idôle Le Parfum (0.04 oz.)
• Lancôme Lash Idôle Lash Lifting Volumizing Mascara (0.08 oz.)
• MOROCCANOIL Frizz Shield Spray (0.67 oz.)
• NARS Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder (0.06 oz.)
• PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum (0.25 oz.)
• Saturday Skin Waterfall Glacier Water Cream (0.06 oz.)
• Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum (0.27 oz.)

*Lancôme gift with purchase: Online and in stores. One base gift and one bonus gift per person, while supplies last. Will be added automatically in checkout and shipped to the same address as your order. If associated with a store-pickup order, gift(s) cannot be picked up and will be shipped to the address of your choice. Gifts cannot be shipped internationally. Past purchases do not apply. If you return the qualifying item(s), please return the gift(s).

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

LANCÔME Paris Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover Remains My All-Time Favorite

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I recently received an email from a very long-time reader who wondered if LANCÔME Paris Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remove remains my holy grail eye makeup remover of all-time is, and there is no question that it is still my very favorite! LANCÔME Paris Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover is an ultra-gentle and emollient bi-phase makeup remover that is formulated with the perfect balance between the water and the oils used. 

It effectively removes every single trace of makeup without tugging– including waterproof varieties– and it doesn't need to be rinsed off. It nourishes the delicate skin around the eyes as well as the lashes, and it is suitable for people with sensitive eyes and skin. It has no detectable aroma, and it can also be used to remove even the most tenacious matte lipsticks, and it does so with ease. This has been my favorite eye makeup remover for many years, and I have yet to find one that comes close, by comparison. 

According to LANCÔME, 

Award-winning eye makeup remover with a cult following, that is gentle enough for sensitive skin and contact lens wearers.

The lipid phase lifts eye makeup off, while the water phase uses unique emollients to leave skin feeling perfectly cleansed; product is as fresh as water. Doesn’t leave feeling greasy or sticky; instantly and effortlessly removes eye makeup residues and is one of the best makeup removers for eyes. An essential for makeup bags and any professional makeup kit, Bi-Facil easily removes mascaras and smokey eye looks.

Suitable for all skin types, from normal to sensitive skin, combination to dry skin or oily skin – it’s also great for contact lens wearers. 

Directions: Before each use, shake the bottle to activate the formula / mix the 2 phases. Saturate a cotton round or cotton ball with Bi-Facil and hold over closed eyes to moisten and soften makeup. Then, gently swipe over makeup to remove. Repeat until all eye makeup is removed.

PRO Tip: Saturate or dab Bi-Facil onto a cotton swab or makeup corrector brush to fix makeup application mistakes when applying eye makeup.

Ingredients: Aqua / Water / Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Sodium Chloride, Poloxamer 184, Hexylene Glycol, Dipotassium Phosphate, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Phosphate, Quaternium-15, Benzalkonium Chloride, Parfum / Fragrance, Citronellol, Geraniol.

Overall Assessment: This makeup remover is very gentle on my sensitive eyes and it effortlessly removes every stitch of makeup without pulling, tugging or irritating the delicate skin around my eyes, and it doesn't sting my sensitive eyes in the least bit. I will purchase another bottle as soon as I finish the one I'm currently using. A+

$36.00 for 4.2 oz., $52.00 for 6.7 oz.and $75.00 for 13.5 oz from LANCÔME, Nordstrom, Sephora, Ulta, Bloomingdale's and Macy's (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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Saturday, August 17, 2024

Lancôme Friends & Family 30% Off Sale Sitewide

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The Lancôme Friends & Family 30% Off Sale is happening sitewide now, and almost everything is 30% Off (some terms and conditions apply). The sale lasts through August 29. There is no code required for this sale. Shipping is free with purchases of $100.00 or more.

GET EVEN MORE! FREE 5-PIECE DELUXE GIFT: With any purchase $120 or more. Enter code: GETGLOWING at checkout (While supplies last).
    • Absolue Soft Cream, 5ml
    • Idôle Perfume, 4ml
    • Clarifique Clarifying Essence, 10ml
    • Lash Idôle Deluxe Mascara, Black
    • Renergie H.P.N. Triple Serum, 3ml

            Saturday, May 18, 2024

            Lancôme Friends & Family 30% Off Sale Sitewide

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            The Lancôme Friends & Family 30% Off Sale is happening sitewide now (some terms and conditions apply) through May 30. There is no code required for this sale. Shipping is free with purchases of $49.00 or more.

            GET EVEN MORE! FREE 4-PIECE DELUXE GIFT: With any purchase $125 or more. Enter code FRIENDS at checkout (While supplies last).

            • Clarifique Serum, 7ml
            • Advanced Génifique Night Barrier Cream, 5ml
            • Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serum, 3ml
            • Monsieur Big Deluxe Mini Mascara (Black)

            Friday, March 29, 2024

            Empties Galore for March 2024

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            I managed to use up 11 full-size products in March 2024, and I am quite pleased by this since I was traveling for work so much of the month! I enjoyed everything that I used, and I would happily use these products again. Here is what I finished in March 2024:
            PurelifeBiotics Burst of Brilliance Luxury Shower Steamers in Tangerine, Orange and Tea Tree ($20.00-$30.00 from PurelifeBiotics and Macy's): is a delectable and pleasant way in which to enhance your shower experience. The lovely citrus aroma, with a touch of tea tree and menthol, is such a beautifully aromatic way in which to start or end the day. I absolutely love using these, they really take my shower to the next level. Purchase Again? Without question!

            Spongellé For the Two of Us | Sugar Dahlia Heart Buffer ($14.00 from Spongellé): This delightful body buffer makes skin look and feel incredible, and the scent is heavenly. Fragrance Notes: Top: Citrus Nuances, Solar Accord; Middle: Midnight Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Freesia, Muguet, Neroli; Base: Musk. "Send a love letter with Spongelle’s For The Two Of Us Heart Buffer in Sugar Dahlia. Perfect for travel, these heart-shaped body wash infused buffers will cleanse, exfoliate, massage and love your skin." Purchase Again? I have another one waiting in the wings!

            Spongellé Bulgarian Rose Body Lotion ($22.00 for 11 oz. from Spongellé): is a gorgeous emollient lotion that deeply nourishes and moisturizes the skin, and the aroma is an absolute delight to the senses. Purchase Again? YES! I haven't loved a lotion this much in a really long time!

            MyKirei by Kao Paw Print Foam Hand Wash ($18.00 for 8.5 oz. from MyKirei and their Amazon Store): This paw print is something your kids are going to absolutely love, and it will make them want to wash their hands frequently! It has a fresh and uplifting citrus fragrance from the Yuzu fruit, and it is a dense and creamy foam that feels wonderful against the skin. Purchase Again? I just opened another one of their amazing hand soaps! They make handwashing fun for kids of all ages!

            Ethique Luxurious Face Cleansing Trio Discovery Pack ($12.99 from Ethique and their Amazon Store): from the sustainable and cruelty-free New Zealand brand Ethique, features two gentle soap-free face cleansers and an exfoliating face scrub. All three products are gentle and non-stripping on the skin, and they leave it soft, smooth and supple. The Bliss Bar is unscented, the Deep Green Bar has a light orange aroma and the Gingersnap Face Scrub smells of ginger and spice. All three are a pleasure to use, and Ethique's sustainability practices makes this a brand worth supporting. Purchase Again? Eventually, yes, but I have a lot of facial cleansers to use up first.

            Pai Skincare Sea Aster & Wild Oat Instant Calm Redness Serum ($79.00 for oz. from Credo Beauty, Dermstore and Bloomingdale's): This serum has the texture of a lovely light and emollient water-based lotion, and it is formulated to calm and soothe skin and to reduce redness and irritation. Furthermore, it nourishes and hydrates, pampers sensitive skin without any irritation and it leaves it comfortable, soft, supple and luminous. It has a very very light herbal aroma, but it is so faint that it isn't detectable on the skin. Purchase Again? I would definitely use this again, but I don't need another serum right now because I am swimming in them!

            Erno Laszlo AHA Resurfacing Sleep Serum ($115.00 for 1 oz. from Nordstrom): I am a big fan of overnight exfoliators that do the work while you sleep. This sleep serum uses a mixture of Lactic, Glycolic and Citric acids to exfoliate dead skin cells, and reveal smooth, refreshed and luminous skin in the morning. One of the remarkable features about this serum is that it is actually quite gentle on the skin, and I haven't experienced visible peeling, redness or any irritation. It boasts an antioxidant-rich formula that includes ingredients such as Goji Berry and Plum Extracts that help to protect skin from free-radicals, and they also hydrate the skin. The serum, itself, is lightweight, non-greasy and fast absorbing, and it leaves behind no residue. After several weeks of use, I have noted that my skin is soft, smooth, supple and brightened. Fine lines are softened, skin is more luminous and it looks thoroughly refreshed. As with any exfoliating product, you need to make sure to be vigilant in your use of a high SPF sunscreen to protect your exfoliated skin. Purchase Again? I am giving it serious consideration because this is a very effective serum!
            Archipelago Botanicals Jar Candle in Hope ($32.50 from Archipelago Botanicals): is the embodiment of Christmas! It is such a thing of beauty, and the blend of Holiday Pine, Bayberry and Clove smells like a Christmas tree and a warm and cozy home. The aroma is green and aromatic with a hint of spice, and the scent fills the room in the most glorious way. Housed in a keepsake glass jar, this ultra-luxe candle is a great gift idea for people on your holiday list, but you may also want one to use since it will fill your home with warmth and holiday spirit. Purchase Again? This was a holiday candle, and it is no longer available, but I have several of their candles and absolutely LOVE them!

            Celestial Silk Sleep Mist with Lavender & Chamomile (Currently $7.99- $8.99 regularly $17.99 for 4 oz. from Celestial Silk and their Amazon Store): is a cruelty-free bed linen spray with a delectable lavender and chamomile aroma. It has a calming effect on the senses and the busy mind, and it is a bit like an aromatic lullaby. I mist it over my bedding and close my eyes and breathe deeply, and it is grounding, comforting and calming. It definitely helps me fall asleep faster, and gives me a pronounced sense of wellbeing. Purchase Again? Oh yes, this is so pleasant right before bedtime!
            Bootleg Bath Hydrating Shampoo Bar ($16.95 for 2.2 oz. from Bootleg Bath and their Amazon Store): is such a delight to senses, and the grapefruit and bergamot aroma really lifts the spirits. This cruelty-free shampoo bar is formulated for dry hair in need of some hydration, and it works quite well. It forms a very creamy lather that releases its delectable citrus aroma, and it leaves hair soft, smooth, manageable and hydrated. Additionally, while it thoroughly cleans the hair, it neither leaves hair stripped, nor greasy. This eco-friendly soap is a winner, and it means fewer shampoo bottles end up in the recycle bin, or worse yet in the landfill. Purchase Again? I would definitely use this bar again, but I have far too many open bottles of shampoo waiting to be used, and I also have a few that I haven't even opened yet!
            Lancôme Le Stylo Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner ($28.00 for 0.01 oz. fromLancôme and Neiman Marcus): in Bronze Riche, which has been reformulated, is a very long-wearing waterproof and transfer-proof formula that never tugs or pulls the skin, and it lasts all day on me without any smearing or fading. There is a smudger sponge on one end of the pencil that works beautifully in its ability to soften the line or enhance a smoky eye. I like to use it quickly because I have found that once the liner sets it really doesn't budge. The fine point offers precision foolproof application, and the creamy formula is very easy to work with. The gorgeous colors are exceedingly flattering, and can be built up to maximum opacity with a few passes. Purchase Again? Yes, this is a gorgeous eyeliner!
            Overall Assessment: I hope that I can finish up a few more open products next month, but we will have to wait and see! What did you finish up, toss out, give away or return in March? Any spectacular products to report? Any complete duds?

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