Moisturizer Reviews

I just did a body lotion review, so I thought to myself why don't I also blog about moisturizers. Since this is the most important step in our skin care regiment.  I've tried so many moisturizers, but I'm just going to list a few popular ones that many of you may have tried, or wanting to try. 

First off, my skin type is acne prone, combination.  I have dry spots in certain areas, and I get oily throughout the day. 

Olay Complete 

This is one of my favourite drugstore moisturizer.  It has a tiny scent which is pleasant.  It's pretty thick in consistency, which I love because I apply foundation over this.  It hydrates my skin enough in the summer, but it gives me dry spots in the winter.  So I would only stick to this in the summer.  The SPF is low, which I apply extra sunscreen after moisturizing with this product.  I do get oily with this in the summer, but I blot away the shine during midday.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

There were SOOOOO many great reviews on this product, so I went to my nearest Clinique counter and bought the three-step skincare system.  I really disliked this.  It was way too light feeling, and my foundation did not sit well on this.  I had dry patches after makeup.  Kind of a waste of money, but I mean everybody's skin type is different. It might work for you but, it really did not work well for me.

Philosophy Hope in a Jar

LOVE THIS!! it has an unpleasant scent..it smells like orange peel..I don't like oranges so that's why I hate the scent. But if you like orange peel smell, you may love this.  One thing to remember is to NOT apply this near your eyes! It stings like a mother flying bird!! My skin absorbs this really well, I only use this at night though.  I've been using this for over three months now, and I do notice my skin turn brighter.  I will continue to purchase this!

Marcelle New Age Precision Day Cream

Sorry I can't find a good picture of this.  But it's in a blue circular jar with a silver lid.  This is what I use in the morning before foundation.  This gives me enough moisture on my face which allows my foundation to look so flawless.  I swear by this product! This is supposedly for firming your skin and reduce wrinkles, but hey who cares, if it works it works! I'm only in my early 20s so I don;t really need any skin firming just yet.  But getting it already is not a bad idea! It would prevent skin aging, in my opinion!

Until next time, thanks for reading!!

Body Lotions Review

Wow..it's been a long time since I've updated!

Today's review will be about body lotions!! Winter is coming, and we all get dry skin, in order to conquer the chilly days, it's super important to properly moisturize our bodies after a shower.  Here are a few of my favourite body lotions that leaves me smelling and feeling amazing!!

 Vaseline Cocoa Butter Body Lotion

This smells like coconut, and has a smooth velvety texture.  Right now I have this on, I slather this all over my body.  I apply it on my neck, front and back, arms, stomach,elbows, back, legs, heels and can't forget the bum! There's an added benefit of Vitamin E, which helps reduce scars!

St. Ives Coconut Milk & Orchid Extract 

I used this up already...and I LOVE IT..smells sooo fine.  This is dermatologist recommended, uses natural ingredients and great for sensitive skin! This also has a soft velvety creamy texture. 

Victoria's Secret Sweet Temptation

Out of the three, this is my favourite scent.  Love the smell of sweet flowers.  This has a tiny sticky after effect when applied.  But once it dries, it leaves the skin feeling really smooth.  What I don't like about this, is that there's no pump like the other drugstore body lotions.  I've already gone through two bottles of this. This definitely has a long lasting scent to it compared to the other body lotions. 

Thanks for reading to the end!! See you all next time :)

HAPPY NEW YEARS!

Hey EVERYONE,

 Happy New Year!!! I know I'm a week late, but as they say "better late than never" ;) So this year, 2012 is gonna be super exciting for me. Got some amazing things happening in my family, and I am also gonna venture out of my comfort zone and do something totally different that is gonna boost my confidence and my way of seeing life.

A new year for me means, new resolutions and a new ME! I had made a list for myself and hopefully I can fulfill them by the end of this year.

1. Eat healthy, more fruits and veggies; less meat and carbs
2. Drink at least seven cups of water each day
3. Do well in school
4. Make everyone around me happy ;)
5. Taking a chance, my life motto "No Regrets"

So that is my top 5 resolutions for the year 2012, everything on that list seems realistic and manageable. I strongly advise that making a list that is realistic is very important. You wouldn't want to set your target too high up for example, "Winning the lottery", that goal is way too long term and the possibility of achieving that goal is one in a million (unless you're lucky and did win). But what I'm trying to get at is, if you set short term realistic goals, they are a lot easier to achieve and make yourself feel satisfied when you had reached it. As a opposed to a long term unrealistic goal you would have to wait an unknown time to achieve that long term goal. I don't know about you, but I love to feel good about myself and when you feel good about yourself, your self confidence level goes way up. Once you know you're good, other people start to see how amazing you are as well.

thanks for reading!!! Wishing you all the best for 2012 cause it's gonna be the BEST!! <33

-k

Luxe Box Review

Hi Everyone!!!

I just recently received my first "Luxe Box" from "Loose Button". They are a Canadian company that offers a monthly subscription of $12 each month which includes 4-5 deluxe makeup samples. These sample brands include high end brand names such as "Bobbi Brown, Nars, Shiseido, Benefit, Clinique, Laura Mercier..etc".

The samples I received are "DDF: Advanced Firming Cream", "Yves Rocher: Italian Mandarin Shower Gel","Paco Rabanne: Black xs for her perfume", and "Lise Watier: Plumpissimo Le Gloss in nude". Since it is the Holiday Edition, Loose Button also included a Belgian chocolate silver coin. 

I have not tried these samples yet, so I cannot give a full detailed review on these products until I have used them.

From what I've seen on youtube, my luxe box samples did not wow me as much as I hoped for. But I still have a 2 month subscription with Loose Button, so I hope that my future luxe boxes will include samples that I would love.

All samples are personalized to your profile once you sign up with Loose Button. This program is similar to the American "Brich Box" and the Youtube makeup Guru's "My Glam".

here is my referral ;) http://luxebox.loosebutton.com/friend-sign-up?referrer=ZmFjZjBiYTI=

The packaging is super cute. Love the matte black box because it accentuates the white brand logo and text. Also when you open the box, there's a greeting card and a information pamphlet that informs you on the product samples you've received. Your samples also lay on light blue crimped paper confetti. Being able to receive this box every month is like having Christmas presents delivered to your door. Love the feeling of opening up a surprise! A great way to treat and spoil yourself every month :P

I am not sponsored by Loose Button to do this review, all my reviews are 100% honest. And I used my own personal money to purchase this.

-k

Lip Balm Review

Hey Everyone!

I'm back with a quick lip balm review on CARMEX, EOS, and ROSEBUD SALVE.

First off, the CARMEX lip balm.

PROS: 

• inexpensive
• very moisturizing 

CONS:

• formula is a little thick when applied
• has a strong medical scent

Purchased for $2.00 at WALMART. Overall, I give this lipbalm a 3.9/5.

Second, EOS summer fruit. 

 PROS:

• goes on lips smooth
• amazing fruity scent
• easy to apply, love the cute egg shape packaging

CONS:

• lasting power not long enough

 Purchased for $3.99 at LONDON DRUGS.Overall, I give this lipbalm a 4/5.


Lastly, ROSBUD SALVE.

 PROS:

• very moisturizing
• long lasting power

CONS:

• pricier
• inconvenient to apply with fingers
• a little oily looking

Purchased for $8.00 at AMERICAN APPAREL.Overall, I give this lipbalm a 4.5/5.

These three lip balms are my overall favorites if I am looking to moisturize my lips day or  night. I tend to apply the CARMEX lipbalm at night before I go to bed so that the thick formula can be absorbed into my lips and give me a set of kissable lips in the morning<3
In the morning when I put  my makeup on I will first apply the ROSEBUD SALVE so it can moisten my lips for lipstick later. During the day when I feel that my lips are getting dry and chapped, EOS comes in handy for that extra delicious scent and moisture. 


That's it for now ;) Thanks for reading!

P.S. And don't forget to exfoliate your lips for a smoother canvas for your lipstick to be applied on! Remember! don't suck or lick your lips too often girls, the salt in your saliva will dry up the skin on your lips and cause flaky, cracked lips :S nobody wants to kiss flaky lips!!
So pucker up and apply your lipbalm ladies.


- k

Hello!

Hi EVERYONE!

Thank you for stopping by, I will upload fashion, food, and beauty related posts to this blog! So stay tuned and watch out for my next posting! Thanks again!!

Have an AWESOME day :)

- k