Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Hydrating Cream Cleanser for the Body

My mom loves 5th Avenue and I can’t remember if I bought the set and got the body wash with it. The body wash was very creamy but it gave a mediocre lather. It did have a bit of an overpowering scent but it wore off after I got out of the shower. Overall, I am glad I didn’t buy this separately as it is a bit disappointing.

Vichy Laboratories Eau Thermale Spa Water

I have read tons of rave reviews about this water and of water in can beauty products [how unsexy, did I just make that product sound?] I decided to give this product a shot while during my family reunion in Florida. The water is Vichy 100% pure [no deer excrement in this water..] and is enriched with 15 rare minerals. It is recommended for every skin type, even people with sensitive skin. The water is clinically proven to have regenerating, antioxidant, soothing and protective properties, but then again isn’t all mineral water like this? Needless to say, while at the beach and enduring 1,000 degree weather, I was open to trying anything. Even though, I had stored the bottle in the fridge prior, the bottle was now at “room temperature” but it was still effective. Upon misting my body, my skin felt refreshed and cooler. My skin was also softer, smoother and looked dewy. Spraying the water, felt like nice treat on my sun parched skin. I was a fool to even question the amazingness of this product. My only qualm, is that I used the travel size in 1.69oz in 4 uses and for $9 a pop it is quite expensive. I think I will use it for a treat or when I want to feel like I been to the spa.

Gud Vanilla Flame Natural Foaming Hand Wash

Photo Credit - Lucky Vitamin

An all natural hand wash  with  no parabens, phthalates or petrochemicals. The creamy hand wash gives a decent lather and imparts a soft delicate scent. It doesn’t keep hands soft or moisturized so follow up with lotion.

Givenchy Le Rouge - 202 Rose Dressing

I got this mini lipstick with order a couple months ago or so. The lipstick was a bright coral pink. It  went creamy and surprisingly it was matte and moisturizing. After the color wore off, it left soft subtle stain. Personally, I wasn't a fan of the color. I think it was to bright for my skin color. I tend to like more darker colors. I noticed that when I applied the lipstick directly on dry lips, the color pooled in the dry skin. When I applied lip balm prior and  I didn't have the problem anymore.  Overall, I love the lipstick and I can't wait to try Grenat Initié next.

Pino Facial Mask in Milk & Honey

The best way to relax after stressful week is to apply a nice facial mask and binge watch TV shows. The facial mask is packed with honey extracts, soothing milk proteins,  and pro-vitamin B5. The mask had a citrusy scent with a bit of honey and milk notes but it was a bit strong especially since this mask is made for people with sensitive skin. After removing the mask, my skin scented with the citrusy scent and my face felt a bit tight afterwards. My face did feel softer, smoother, and a bit more radiant as soon as I removed the mask. After applying a bit of lotion, my skin looked and felt amazing. I would definitely get this again if it wasn’t 10 masks for $80. While it isn’t the most expensive masks, I might wait until I have a bit more discretionary spending money for before I get it again :)

Eminence Organic Skin Care Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant

The  rice based exfoliant is safe for all skin types and can be used daily. The exfoliant is packed with good for you ingredients such as strawberry extracts, salicylic acid, ascorbic acid, vitamins, lactic acid, rice, chickpea flour, thermal mud, oats, Coenzyme Q10, and Alpha Lipoic Acid. The scrub promises to exfoliates and removes impurities to brighten skin and shrink pores. The powder scrub is very easy to use. I like how you can make the scrub dry or more liquidy by adding water. I usually like my scrubs a bit drier although, I do have sensitive skin and does make my skin a bit raw but I feel like I get a more thorough clean. My skin does feel a bit tight after using the scrub but when I followed up with lotion my skin felt soft, smooth and dewy.

Stila Artful Eye Collector's Edition Volume 3

I bought this during the Black Friday deal with Sephora for around $10. The 5 eyeshadow are bold and highly pigmented.  They went on smooth [except the blue one is a bit gritty] and very easy to blend. Only bad thing is the color doesn't stay put for long. They wear out after a couple of hours even with a primer.