October 2021 Haul!

 

 

Wow, the weather is totally topsy turvy. One minute, it's hot another its freezing cold. I was looking forward to the cooler weather but, it went from 80 degrees to like 45 degrees in a span of a day. What happened to cool weather like in the 70s?!

I got a quite a few things this month because it's my birth month! Woot! No better way then to treat myself with stuff I don't need. Well on to the goodies!

I got a new lip mask gel from Kaleido cosmetics. My skin gets really dry during the winter and it feels unpleasant. I am hoping this helps with the dryness. I love Bite Beauty and got a new lip stain in Sangria Slush that I am excited to try. I thought it would look more purple in color but, it actually looks more red. I have few items from Kosas and I am excited to try their lip balm in Rush. The packaging looks cool and slick.

I have mixed opinions on glow recipe but, I really like how nice their products smell. I got the papaya sorbet cleansing balm and it smells amazing. I got a new hand mask from Bling Pop. During the colder months, my hands usually get dry and cracks. I hope these provide lasting relief. I did get the Doctor Rogers Restore healing balm. I heard this balm is like hydrating gold for skin. I am definitely looking forward to using it on my dry spots.

Is there anything you got this month that you are excited to try?

Le Metier De Beaute - Replenishing Daily Solution SPF 30

Photo Credit: Neiman Marcus

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!

Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Lotion SPF 55

 

Photo Credit - Target

When my favorite sunscreen finished before I had a chance to buy another one, I just went into the drugstore and picked any random sunscreen. I am really excited I came across this sunscreen. It is absolutely amazing! Most sunscreen leaves my face with a whitey residue, shiny and sticky. The sunscreen left my face feeling smooth, soft and matte unlike what I usually expect from other sunscreens. I would definitely buy this again.

Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion

Photo Credit - Hawaiian Tropic

This sweet smelling sunscreen goes on smoothly and doesn’t leave a greasy residue. I love how it had a sweet tropical smell and not heavy chemical odor like other sunscreens.  It has hydrating silk ribbons that moisturize your skin while protecting you from the sun. It is packed with nourishing antioxidants and exotic botanical extracts. When I first applied this product to my face it stung a bit which eventually went away after three uses.  It could be that my face is just a bit sensitive to new products. I didn’t have that problem when I applied it to my body.  While the skin ribbons did moisturize my skin during application, I noticed it faded away after three to four hours. Overall, I think it is good buy for a drugstore sunscreen. 

** Disclaimer - I received a complimentary sample for testing and to review the product from Influenster.  Receiving this sample had no impact on my review of this product and these views are my own. **

Kinerase Photofacial Sun Damage Reversal System – Day Moisturizer SPF 50

Photo Source: Kinerase

I have used their eye cream and was quite taken with the results. I needed a new moisturizer and this was on sale. Oye! Now, I know why this was on sale. The formula was greasy and had a chemical smell. The lotion went on smoothly but it left a white film on my skin. It also left my skin feeling dry and sticky. I have not gotten chance to use the other products and probably will not be willing to try them now.

Coola Face 30 spf Sunscreen - Unscented

Photo  Credit: Dermstore.com

 

I love that this sunscreen is thick, absorbent and moisturizing. I am so used to apply moisturizer before putting sunscreen. To my amazement, this sunscreen keeps my skin hydrated throughout the day. I also adore how this sunscreen does not leave a white film all over your face. I think this one of the best sunscreens I have tried. It doesn’t have a chemical scent, [I do believe it comes also in a cucumber scent], doesn’t leave a white film and it moisturizes like a moisturizer. What more can you ask for in a sunscreen? An added benefit, this sunscreen is 70% organic including all 12 botanical extracts.

Andrea