Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque

For my 26th birthday, I decided  to tour Copenhagen [and Arhus], Paris, Amsterdam and Kiles for my birthday. While I thought I was enriching my soul and spirit I didn't realize that I was ruining my hair in the process. My hair sadly, no matter how much conditioner, oils and love I put in it,  I was still getting a dry scalp. I had bought a travel size packet of this to use during a down day as way for when I got homesick I had something familiar. The macadamia, argan, tea tree, and chamomile oil enriched hair masque made my frizzy dry hair super smooth and soft. While I find the mask very rich and  `heavy´, I found using a small amount or mixing it regular conditioner does a better job as it wouldn’t make my hair feel weighed down. The deep conditioning masque is also packed with aloe and algae extract that left hair smell yummy and not overpowering. I love this masque although it is a bit pricey, I will be bringing it whenever I travel.

Kerstin Florian Krauter Chamomile Shower Gel

The lightly scented shower gel is packed with natural aloe, calendula and chamomile extracts. The shower gel promises to gently cleanses and moisturize the skin. The shower gel provides a  generous lather and leaves the skin lightly scented. The linden extract help calm tension and stress while chamomile helps reduce inflammation. Overall, I do like this shower gel made me feel like it was I having a nice spa experience until I realized I had to get out from the shower and the waterlogged look is not sexy.

Le Metier De Beaute - Replenishing Daily Solution SPF 30

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This creamy lotion is packed with vitamin E, C, Aloe, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiastica, Echinacea, squalane, shea butter, cucumber oil, avocado, hazelnut and jojoba.  Did anyone else get tired from reading that? The lotion promises to offer deep hydration, firm skin, soften, nourish, detoxify and soothe skin, while offering sunscreen to keep your skin looking healthy. This lotion promises to do it all and boy does it deliver! My skin felt smooth, soft and radiant. It keep my skin soft throughout the entire day. I bought this as a treat for my uber stressful week at work, now I am sad that it is almost finished. Looks like I am going to have start saving again and in 6 months, better skin here I come!

Exuviance Age Reverse BioActiv Wash

The creamy cleaner is packed with Polyhydroxy Acid blends, maltobionic Acid and a botanical extract cocktail of aloe, rose, chamomile, rosemary and cucumber. In all honesty, when I was using this product I didn’t even realize it had that many botanical extract ingredients, especially since it doesn’t have floral scent. The foamy wash promises to exfoliate and stimulate cell renewal. My favorite part of this wash is that it does clean my skin very well and the foam is so easy to use and apply.

** I lost the photos that I took :( **

Burt's Bees Soothingly Sensitive Aloe & Buttermilk Body Lotion

The hypoallergenic dermatologist tested is made for sensitive skin and clinically proven to provide  moisturization.  The 99% natural lotion is packed with natural extracts of aloe, buttermilk, chamomile, calendula, St. John’s Wort, rosemary and linden flower to smooth and soothe achy skin. The lotion absorbed quickly but left my hand feeling sticky and the lotion doesn’t smell very pleasant. It is not the worst lotion I have ever used but I am not really into the scent and my sticky fingers afterwards.

BBW Cucumber Melon Shower Gel

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The fresh scented shower gel is packed with aloe vera and nourishing Vitamin E. The crisp scent is perfect for a luxurious spa day at home especially during late Spring or early Summer. The shower gel gave lavish lather and left my skin delicately scented and soft. Overall, I love this scent in the warmer months because the scent is not overpowering but light and fresh. Although, still left my skin moisturize.

Dial NutriSkin Dry Skin Replenishing Lotion

After running out of lotion and having a coupon for this lotion, I decided to buy it. The lotion promises to last 24 hours, packed with Vitamins C , E, and F , Omega 3, aloe and amino acids. The cocktail of “bio nutrient complex” promises protein building blocks, supports moisture balance and improve elasticity.  While the Aloe extracts hydrates and moisturizes. The non-greasy formula goes on easy and absorbs quickly. My skin was soft and smooth after using the lotion.  The lotion doesn’t last 24 hours but I noticed my skin doesn’t get as dry and scaly between uses.  I would definitely buy this again if it was on sale.                 

Etre Belle Beauty System Collagen and Aloe Vera Hydro Mask

 

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What is the best part of travelling to Europe on your Birthday? Spending as much as you like because it is _your_birthday, friends, family, food, the scenery, new experiences, culture...okay...and shopping! :) I came across this when shopping one day and I thought I should give it a try. After all, I love facial masks and well, it seems like it something special to Europe. I was a bit hesitant to purchase the mask because it was 30 Euros  which was around $43 and that was not including how much it cost me to exchange my USD to Euros. I figured I might as well, since I was on vacation and my face was getting a bit dry and tired looking. Plus I figured it was a lot cheaper than getting a facial and I do need to look my best for all the cute guys, hey you never know, my life might become a cutesy rom com!  I like how the kit came with 10 masks and 1 bottle of serum to apply during the evening. In all honesty, I lost the serum because I was saving  it to use after the mask and I am a bit annoyed  over losing it. But getting 10 masks for around $40 still brings it down to $4 a mask. I love how smooth, soft and radiant my skin felt after using the mask. My face was literally drenched with serum from the mask. I had a bunch of serum left from the mask that I eventually rubbed on the back of my hands. After removing the mask, I followed up with a moisturizer and my face felt like it was glowing.

Burt's Bees Aloe & Linden Flower After Sun Soother

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I love this silky smooth after sun soother [try saying that eight times]! I rarely get sun burned for not putting on sunscreen or not putting it on frequently enough but I still use this lotion every chance I get. I sometimes put on the lotion even if I haven’t been outside. The lotion is packed with aloe vera, linden extract, bee pollen, glycerin and coconut oil to soothe, nourish and replenish skin naturally. I found the lotion to be creamy, fast absorbing and hydrating. It kept my skin soft at least 4 hours after applying it.

Nu – Pore : Fresh Aloe Collagen Essence Mask

I love using a weekly facial mask. My friend raves about this mask and gave me one for Christmas. I can see why she loves it. The premoistened mask can be used three ways a] on a warm day, you can stick it in the fridge b] on cold day, you can submerge the packet in hot water c] or the lazy person way [I did it this way], by just opening the packet and using it.  When I first removed the mask, my face felt tight, but it slowly went away and my skin felt soft and smooth. The mask is packed with vitamin E, Collagen and aloe.

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Unfolded. It was dripping wet.