Coola Classic SPF 30 Cucumber Moisturizer for Face

This eco-friendly is packed with 70% organic ingredients and protect you against both UVA/UVB rays. It is packed with Vitamin C, strawberry extracts, plankton, primrose, acai, and linseed oil to pamper and protect your skin. I love the plumeria and the unscented version of this and I couldn’t wait to try this scent. The lightweight formula does go on smoothly and evenly. It left my face feel soft, moisturized with a matte finish. The only thing I didn’t like was the supposedly “fresh, spa-like” cucumber scent, I didn't like it very much and could have done without it.

REN Hydra Calm Global Protection Day Cream

Formulated especially for sensitive skin, the moisturizer to leave skin hydrated, soothed, and replenished. The non greasy moisturizer goes on smooth and doesn’t leave my skin sticky. It also surprisingly absorbed quickly. The day cream does make my skin feeling smooth and soft but it didn’t get keep my skin hydrated for very long.

YonKa Masque No 1 Time Release Intense Moisture

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During the winter my skin gets really dry and I read some really good reviews about this product. I bite the $60 [plus taxes and shipping] bullet and ordered it. I was a bit intimidated by the 3 foot multilanguage pamphlet. Truth be told halfway in, I gave up reading and I just decided to use it nightly. The interesting thing about this product is it could be used as a weekly treatment, used in combination with other products or as a daily use [thin layer for 2 to 3 weeks] depending on your skin’s needs. So far, I have been using it nightly and I am really impressed by the results. My skin was smoother, softer, hydrated throughout the day, and dewy looking. I keep getting compliments how great my skin looks and people asking how old I am. People thought I was 18 years old at the most and they could not believe I was 25 years old [wait, a true lady never reveals her age, I am 21!]. I believe I stumbled upon the fountain of youth. The creamy masque has a sweet botanical scent, which makes it so relaxing to apply. The masque is formulated with rose, jasmine, shiu, jojoba and sandalwood which not only has a nice scent but is good for your skin.

Elizabeth Grant Total Regeneration Ultimate Cellular Concentrate

 

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I use this concentrate before going to bed and I love waking up and seeing my skin looking refreshed, moisturized, and feeling smooth and soft.  The serum promises to decrease the rate of surface skin cell deteriorates while improving the rate of repair at the same time. The concentrate is packed with natural amber, patent torricelumn, extracts from Uttwiler Spätlauber and Baobab Tree, Ceramides and Sodium Hyaluronate. Overall, I did notice a change in my skin texture and I loooove the compliments I get about my skin.

Kinerase Photofacial Sun Damage Reversal System – Day Moisturizer SPF 50

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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.

Ahava Pure Melt Body Sorbet Caress: Syringa - Green Apple

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The world – renowned Ahava is well known for their products rich in Dead Sea minerals. They are in almost every beauty store and spas world wide. Some how or the other this product did not seem to live up to their brand image of good quality; heck it might have even tarnished it. Even though this cream gel melt is packed with Dead Sea Minerals, vitamins E and B5, Aloe Vera leaf juice, and chamomile extract it still left my skin feeling dry. The little moisture it does provide is gone within 1 hour of applying. The texture of the melt itself is very watery.  The scent of Syringa and Green Apple is very light. When I first bought the cream melt, the fragrance was sweet but after couple of uses, the scent became very disgusting. I am not sure if it is because the jar itself or the formula; that causes the cream to have that pungent stench.

Andrea

Canyon Ranch 'Balance' Light-Weight Moisture

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Canyon Ranch is a wellness spa that spawned their own skincare line, so their clients can bring a bit of the spa home. The lightweight moisture cream does not live up to the spa quality skincare one expects to get from a spa. The cream itself is lacking. The texture feels very watery and does not moisturize very well. One of the company's claim is that it evens out skin tone, but I did not notice any change in my skin tone.  It is recommended to be used twice daily, but even when applied twice daily, it still left my skin feeling very dry. If you are looking for a no frills moisturizer, bypass this $75+ dud and check out Aveeno’s skincare line.

Andrea 

Bioelements Sleepwear

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I absolutely love this creme. I applied this creamy lotion every night and wake up to softer and firmer skin every morning. I love the velvety texture and how it delivers noticeable results immediately upon use. An added bonus of vitamin - packed creme, it smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while revitalizing the look and feel of the skin. The creme is packed with topical calcium PCA, protein peptides, retinol and cranberry seed oil.

Updates:

I received my Sephora and Beauty order Yay! What a great way to spend the new year.

Andrea