Hello my loves!

I'm back with a new blog post to show you how much I'm loving Clarisonic Mia 2 cleansing brush and their Sonic Foundation Brush! 

*I received these products complimentary for testing purposes, but all opinions are my own*

If you've read my previous blog post on the Clarisonic Mia, then you already know how much I love this facial cleansing system! I first tried out the Clarisonic Mia 5 years ago when I worked at Macys! It was such a great purchase for me and I loved how it inspired me to be more concerned with my skin care regimen. 

I have to be honest and say that I wasn't as consistent with it as I should have been. Eventually, the battery died out after not charging it when needed and I had to let it go. I'm so excited and grateful that I was given the chance to try out the Mia 2! 

$169

*Sample of Gel Cleanser*

Let me first start off by telling you what comes in the Mia 2 box and the great features that it has. This bad boy comes in four different colors and get this.. You can get it personally engraved for free when you order through the official Clarisonic site! 

This Mia 2 comes with the facial cleansing brush system, a Radiance Brush head, 1oz product sample of their Gel Cleanser, and Universal Voltage USB charger.  The system features 2 different cleansing speeds; universal and delicate. Delicate is the perfect setting if you have sensitive skin (which I do), but I also find the universal speed to just as gentle on the skin! I love to use the delicate setting when I'm in between harsher skin treatments as not irritate my skin. 

This works well with all skin types and you can also use it to remove your makeup as well. What I love even more about the Mia 2, is that it comes with a 1 minute timed session, with intervals, to make sure you're cleansing your face well and dedicating time to each section of your face. 

Pink Mia 2 

Radiance Brush Head  

The radiance brush head is so great because I feel like it instantly makes my skin look/feel a lot better. Especially after those long days of wearing a full face of makeup and my skin just needs to *breathe*. This brush head is good for washing away those impurities and giving you a more radiant and even complexion. 

I instantly fell in love with the system all over again when using this. The brush heads are also easy to connect with your Mia 2, as you attach it and hold down the power button for a few seconds until the Mia 2 "reads" it. What's great is that it will also let you know when it is time to change your brush head. We don't want anymore breakouts, now do we ;)? 

The Radiance brush head is gentle on the skin and fits all Mia cleansing brush systems. With consistent use, it will provide you with smoother, more radiant and healthier looking skin. We sometimes don't spend enough time washing our face by hand, but this system helps you to take more time to fully wash your face and you don't even notice that you've done it for a full minute! 

You can easily wash this brush after your cleansing, but make sure to do a deep cleanse every week! All you have to do is detach the brush head, and remove the inner brush head for that deep cleanse with soap. You can let it dry on your towel and even after washing your face, put the brush on a towel and let it "spin" for the full minute for a quicker drying process. Did I also tell you that this comes with a protective head case?! 

Now you're probably asking, so how do I use this? First start off by wetting the brush and applying your favorite cleanser. I also like to wet my face a bit too to help the cleanser even more when I'm using it. Since it is designed to be timed and it has the intervals, you should have no problem cleansing your whole face without worries. 

You should start with your T-zone, then move on to each cheek. *Remember, it will let you know when it's time to switch* For the last few seconds, you want to do your cheeks again, this time in a different direction. When you are cleansing your face, do it in circular motions for the best results! It's super gentle on the skin so you shouldn't feel any tugging of the skin. 

I personally like to take the first few seconds to get the cleanser all over my face and then do each section of the face. I find this is easier so you can get an even distribution of your cleanser all over. That is the one of the only downsides of having to apply the cleanser directly onto the brush head. I find that if I do each section before distributing the product then I won't get all the cleanser fully on my face. After that, rinse your face off and the brush head! 

Also, when you first get the Mia 2, you have to fully charge it for prolonged use. It will take a good couple of hours, so make sure you do this unless you want to continuously charge it. The Mia 2 will also let you know when it's fully charged and when you have to charge it again! That's something I really love about this product. 

I now feel as though my skin looks and feels better. I can tell the difference in my skin when I'm not using it everyday. It also helps to make my skin care products soak up fully afterward. Have you tried any Clarisonic cleansing systems? Let me know in the comments down below! 

How to: Banish Kit

We all have trouble in a way with acne scars and blemishes. What if I told you there was a way that you can lighten these up and get ride of them? Today I'm going to show you how to use Banish - Banish Kit.

This kit comes with the Banisher Roller, a Cleaning Container, a Storage bag, and the Banish Oil. The Banish Oil is equipped with Vitamin C, E, and Ferulic Acid oil, also known as Vitamin C serum. Retailing at $75, this kit is meant to reduce acne scars and blemishes over a period of time. Patience is key! 

The Banisher Roller is has titanium bristles that create micro channels to revitalize the skin! You want to use this once every two weeks and results CAN be seen within 4-8 weeks of use. You also want to make sure to replace your Banisher Roller every 3-4 times you use it to prevent any bacteria from building up on it. 

Now I bet you're wondering how to use this thing right? Well I'm going to show you right now! Keep on reading if you want to learn more. 

The first thing you want to do is use the container they provide to disinfect your roller. You want to put alcohol in it and let it soak for 5 minutes. Even if it's brand new, you want to make sure it's completely free from anything. Turning the roller on it's back side will help it to stay put in the container without you having to hold it. 

Now I suggest before you use this product, if you have sensitive skin, take an ibuprofen 1 hour before use.  This will greatly help with any pain or discomfort you might feel while rolling your skin. Now on to the fun part! 

You want to begin rolling your face, don't put too much pressure. A light hand goes a long way. You want to start with your problem areas first. You don't have to do your entire face unless you want to get the most out of the product. For me, I have discolouring on my cheeks especially. 

When you do start to roll, roll in the same area for 4-5 times. After that, you want to switch it up and repeat this process but in the opposite direction. You will be able to feel the needles slightly but not too much to the point where it's unbearable. Trust me, that ibuprofen helps... a lot. Don't let it scare you either! After you do the first couple of rolls, you will feel more confident in using it. 

The next thing you want to do is apply the Banish Oil all over the areas you roll. DO NOT FEAR. You will feel a tingly sensation but that's because you just finished creating tiny holes in your skin. You're skin is going to absorb this oil so well and after a while, the tingling sensation will go away. It's not painful, it just feels like a little discomfort. 

You're done after that! Woo hoo! It wasn't that bad, right? Not at all. Now here's the important part... DO NOT put on any makeup or skin care for at least 8 hours. It's best to do this at night so you will be prepared to do your skin care routine in the morning. 

I will be using this product and keeping track of my results and give updates, so make sure you're following my social media to keep in touch. You can also check out my YouTube Video on how to use the Banish Kit! Have you tried the Banish Kit? Leave a comment down below and let me know. 

Favorite Cruelty Free/Vegan Skin Care Products

You already know how much I love Derma E, and I have a both new and old product from them that I'm currently loving. Derma E has been stepping up their game in the Skin Care business and their vamped up packaging is to die for right now. Sleek, white, with a minimal design.

Derma is an $100 vegan and cruelty free brand with amazing products. Their packaging components are also recyclable as well. They also support the environment and global communities with each purchase they make. 

Nourishing Rose Cleansing Oil - $17.99 

My favorite Oil makeup remover, well favorite out of all my makeup removers is Derma E's Nourishing Rose Cleansing Oil combined with Argan and Jojoba oils. It is a rinse free cleansing oil that removes your makeup giving you a hydrated, moisturized and soft smooth skin with a dewy finish. Not only is it rinsing off your makeup, but it's also nourishing your skin. Now who doesn't want that?

I've used this product so much that I want to purchase so many when I'm out. I haven't touched another makeup remover or makeup wipe since using this products. The simplicity of being able to take off your makeup with oil while not having to fully rinse is great in my opinion. 

It is so easy to use as well. All you have to do is use 2-3 pumps of the oil and rub it all over your face, then wipe it away with a warm wash cloth. This gets everything off, I mean everything. My face always feels amazing after using this and my face doesn't feel oily at all. It feels more hydrated and moisturized than anything. I've tried other oil makeup removers, and they don't compare to this product. 

 Microdermabrasin Scrub - $32.50 

A cult favorite exfoliate from Derma E is definitely their Microdermabrasion Scrub.  True Story,  I used this as a full body scrub when I first got it. My skin felt good and I thought I was using too much for its size and then I realized it's primarily for your face. Although you can use this on your body for your at home salon perfect treatment. 

My skin is sensitive when it comes to exfoliates, so I have to be sure to be as gentle as possible while rubbing in circular motions. It has a finer texture so that the crystal blend doesn't absorb into your skin. It also helps diminishing fine lines, wrinkles and acne scars. 

Combined with Dead Sea Salt to buff away dead skin cells and other essiantial ingredients not only scrubs away dead skin and roughness, but also nourishes the skin while making it easier for it to absorb products. I love using this when my skin is feeling rough and I need a nice touch up for the week. After doing my skin care routine too, it leaves my face feeling and looking amazing for days. 

What's your favorite cruelty and vegan skin care products? Leave a comment down below and let me know! 

Erno Laszlo: Vitamin C Peel

Luxury Skin Care. Things we want to splurge on, but hesitate to. Is it really worth it? Am I paying for the brand or the quality? I'm here to introduce you to Erno Laszlo. One of the leading brands in Celebrity Skin Care since 1927.

As Erno Laszlo says himself; "Beautiful skin requires commitment not a miracle." He was also the first to create a skin care regimen in 1935. Loved by some of your favorite icons and celebrities. A brand that was so lucrative that you needed to be a member to be a part of. Now it's our chance to partake in this brand and follow the ideas of Erno Laszlo. Now on to this Luxurious Vitamin C Skin Peel.. 

I received this product complimentary for testing purchases, but as always ALL opinions are of my own. I was lucky enough to get sent Erno Laszlo's Lighten & Brighten White Marble Dual Phase Vitamin C Peel and two small samples of their Lighten and Illuminate Skin's Brilliance White Marble Translucence Cream. Wow. That was a mouth full. Retailing at $100, this skin peel is said to diminish your dark spots and even out your skin tone while illuminating your skin and moisturizing it. With Step 1 being the peel to exfoliate and Step 2 being the activator to help bring back moisture in your skin while illuminating it. It also has antioxidants and collagen boosters that refine and renew your skin. Combined with Vitamin C, Lactic Acid, and Carrot seed oil to bring out the best in your skin leaving it feeling smooth, moisturized, and illuminated while diminishing your dark spots and discoloring.  The Vitamin C reduces your dark spots and dullness while lightening the skin and helping to jump start collagen products.. The Carrot Seed oil heals and balances your skin that may feel dry or chapped while also fighting age spots and sun damage. While the Lactic acid gently exfoliates your skin to absorb, lighten your skin making it feel more hydrating and impacting your skin with healing nutrients. 

Step 1 of the Dual Phase Vitamin C peel is their exfoliate. Now when I tell you this bad boy smells like fresh peeled oranges... I can literally smell it all day. With an oil based consistency, use the exfoliate to scrub away dead skin cells for 3 minutes. You might feel a little irritation, but you just have to be more gentle when rubbing it in. I know, 3 minutes seems like a long time.. But trust me when I say if you follow the instructions to a T, you will get the BEST results. Now when you are rubbing this gently into the skin, you will notice that after a minute and a half, the mixture begins to turn white on your face as if you're using a cleanser. The slight oil feel makes the exfoliate feel even more better in my opinion, with small grains to scrub your skin. 

Step 2 is the activator. You mix this with the exfoliate already on your face by adding a droplet or two onto your hands and massaging it into the skin all over the peel. After 1 minute, rinse your face with warm water. This will activate the brightening and moisturizing activities and will boost your skin's natural radiance. This product feels thick but not overly thick and sticky. When massaging into the skin, it feels like it's wiping all your worries away. It peels away your skin to reveal your natural radiance instantly. Giving you skin that feels brand new, super smooth and soft, while illuminating and evening the tone of your skin. 

When I first tried this product, I was shocked at how great my skin looked and felt. Instantly afterward, my face looked like it was glowing. My face was so bright and clear, you would have thought I put on the world's most fabulous and natural highlight. When I felt my skin, it felt as smooth as a baby's bottom. The feeling was instant but went away after a while but the illumination of my skin looked great. Now mind you, I work overnight shifts 5 days a week, so it's hard to cater to my skin properly and work with the right products given my schedule. Most times, I don't have the energy or the time, okay.. maybe laziness, to cater to my skin properly. It would look and feel rough at the end of the work week and trying this product for the first time, changed that. My skin was able to absorb my night time skin care routine so well that I felt like my skin was soaking up all the ingredients in my products. The next day when I was out, I was getting so many compliments on my natural skin and was told I looked like I was glowing! 

Now I bet you're probably wondering now, is this luxury skin peel worth the price? My honest answer is yes. If you're someone who is committed to your skin care routine that you follow religiously, then this is the product for you. Not only does it have a sleek, minimal design, but the overall quality of the product is amazing. It's something you don't have to use everyday and if you're light handed with your products, it can go a long way. The shelf life is 1 year, so you can even get this product as a staple item in your skin care routine for when your face feels like it truly needs it. If you end up obsessed with this product as much as I am, you'd use it every week. Not to mention the sample of the Translucence Cream was an amazing combination to put on top. Now I'm picky with my moisturizers as I have combination skin and it tends to get dry. The cream is thick but not overly thick or greasy and adds even more moisture to your skin. I would recommend this product for anyone who doesn't mind paying a steep price for a a skin care product that does wonders. I mean, even Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn used Erno Laszlo's products back in the day when you had to be a member just to get the products. Now they're available for us with Erno Laszlo's original slogan behind the products. 

Would try a $100 skin peel? Let me know in the comments down below and share with me your favorite skin peels! 

WINTER SkinCare Routine

Winter.. Oh Winter. Where your skin dries up and you have to make sure to really cater to it. Today, I'm going to be sharing with you my Winter skin care routine that really helps keep my skin moisturized. A combinatin of products from Pixi Beauty, Derma E, and Hey Honey help to keep my skin hyrdated and moisturized.

Starting off I want to let you all know that I have combination/sensitive skin, so I have to be cautious of the products that I use. I always try my products out for a few weeks before I give my honest review on them, so that you are getting the my best opinion on these products. Everyone's skin is different, so what may work for me, may not work for you. Make sure you look into these products if you want to try them out. :) 

My morning routine consists of 5 products that I have been using for a while. If you're familiar with my other skin care blog posts, you would know that I love the Derma E purifying cleanser already, so it's definitely a must in my routine! 

1. Derma E Purifying Gel Cleanser - I love this product for the morning, it helps to refresh my face and doesn't dry it out after I use it. 
2. Pixi Glow Tonic - I have been trying this product out for a while now and I love how you only need to small drops of product for your face. For best results, I suggest putting the product in your palm, then rubbing it on  your hands. After that, softly pat the product on your face and neck if desired. I also like how this toner doesn't have a harsh smell to it and isn't as drying as other toners I have tried before. 
3. Hey Honey Good Morning Serum - One of my favorite serums, I love putting this on after my toner, especially if I'm going to be doing my makeup that day. 
4. Pixi Glowtion Day Dew - Slowly becoming one of my favorite moisturizers, this product is great if you want to seem like you're glowing from within. The product not only hydrates your face, but also gives you a nice illuminated face before makeup application. 
5. Pixi 24k Eye Elixir - I'm still not sure if I love or hate this product. You can't really feel if the product is going on since it is a roller ball and I'm not sure if it's my toner or the eye elixir making my dark circles a little light. I have to continue using this product to see how it is. 

My night routine also consists of 5 products as well. Still including the Pixi Glowtonic and the 24k Eye Elixir. This combination of products help to keep my skin moisturized throughout the night and my face feel so plump and smooth in the morning! 

1. Derma E Daily Detox Scrub - This is an essential face scrub for night especially after makeup use. It makes your skin feel brand new and like all your impurities are out of your face. 
2. Pixi Glow Tonic - Ofcourse you have to follow up with toner and I'm always reaching for this pixi one. 
3. Pixi Rose Oil Blend - I only like to use this product at night because it is an oil and makes my face feel a little greasy during the day, so for me it's better to use at night. I use about two drops and pat it on my face like my toner, sometimes going for my neck as well. It's a great way to add extra moisture to your face. 
4. Pixi Beauty Sleep Cream - If you had to choose a product for your "beauty sleep", this would be the product. A little is all you need to keep you hydrated for the morning. Beauty sleep in a bottle. 
5. Pixi 24k Eye Elixir - It does say that you can use this product night and day, so I use it two times to try and get the extra benefits. 

Every other day I love to follow up with some of these Derma E products. I do have a blog post on Derma E products that you can check out here. I like to switch it up and use each of these twice a week on alternating days. 

• Derma E Overnight Peel - This is perfect for someone who always wears makeup or most of the time at least. It will instantly refresh your face over night. Perfect for overnight because you do look like a grease ball wearing it! 
• Derma E Microdermabrasion Scrub - This is perfect to keep your face free of dead skin and to really get in their and deep cleanse your skin. This is good for people with sensitive skin! 
• Derma E 2-1 Charcoal Mask - I love this product because it's quick to apply, quick to dry, and quick to rinse off. A 5 minute mask that will make your face feel instantly refreshed. 

These are the products I'm going to be using them pretty much until their gone or the weather gets better. This routine works great for me. What's your skin care routine? Let me know in the comments down below! 

All About Derma E

Hey everyone, 

Welcome back to my blog, in today's post I'm going to be sharing with you my thoughts on Derma E. Derma E is a  natural skin care brand that has a variety of products to meet different needs, all infused with different vitamins and minerals to really nourish your face in a healthy way. 

Derma E was kind enough to send me some products to try out and review. Some products I did own and already tried through Ipsy and Generation Beauty. As with all my reviews, they are completely my opinion, truthfully. I also make sure to test my products out (depending on what kind it is) so I can tell you the truth benefits and cons of using the product. I've tested out Derma E for a little over a month after switching up my skin care routine and implementing Derma E into my routine. The added plus, Derma E is vegan and cruelty free! This review may be pretty long, so make sure you grab a snack and drink and get ready!! 

• Microdermabrasion Scrub

At first when I got this scrub, I don't know but I thought it was for your body. Silly, silly me haha. But when I finally used it on my face. My oh my! Since my skin is sensitive, I used a softer touch to my skin when I was rubbing it in circular motions. I really like how the scrub is more fine in texture than other scrub. Instead of being bigger chunks, it was actually smaller particles that really got into my skin and into my pores to fully cleanse my skin. What I also love about this product, is that the first ingredient is water. Meaning that the scrub is mainly made up of water which is a good thing for your skin. It has dead sea salt and volcanic sand plus grape seed and Vitamin E to really combat the cells of your skin to purify it. Even though its not really meant for your body, you can use it on your hands, heels, elbows and knees to create a softer skin texture. This product can also help to diminish fine lines and wrinkles. 

• Purifying Toner Mist

This was a product that I got from Generation Beauty last year and I tried it a few times, but that was back when I didn't really have a skin care routine. I was just learning more about the importance of a skin care routine and I was slowly building up a variety of products to see what skin care combination worked well for me. Since I received this product, I decided to swap out my old toner and I started to use this one. What I really liked about this toner was that I was able to use it without it having a tingling sensation on my skin. When I use other toners, they usually leave a sticky feeling to my face or they give me a slight burning sensation, nothing harse. However, when I used this toner, my skin really soaked it in well and it left my face feeling a little more firm. I just had to make sure to follow up with a moisturizer or else my face wouldn't feel completely nourished. While the toner did give a brightness to my skin and really made my skin tone more even, I only dislike how I felt I had to follow up with another product to restore the moisture back to my skin. 

• Purifying Youth Serum

The Purifying Youth Serum was probably one of my favorite products out all the ones I received. While I was using different toners, this one had more of a liquid texture and wasn't as heavy as other serumes. Just one pump was enough to sooth my skin, with me focusing more on the center of my face and my forehead. I loved how it made my skin feel so good overall and I really felt like I didn't have to put a moisturizer on afterwards. While I wish I had a Derma E moisturizer to fully complete my routine, I didn't so I stook to my Purlisse moisturizer after using this product which proved to be a great combination to wake up with a moisturized and youthful looking face. 

• Overnight Peel

This was an interesting product to me because it says that it's a peel, however it's a product that you use overnight and you wash off in the morning. It's claimed to exfoliate your face while also bringing a new texture back to your skin. The overnight peel has fruit acids and glycolic sugar cane. Which basically removes your dead skin cells from your face overnight. It's meant to enhance the radiance of your skin while also evening out the pigmentation. Boy did I see a difference in my face after this using this product. I like to use it when my face is feeling dull and blah and it's like it suddenly brings me back life. I feel like Bella when her body is transforming into a vampire. Not the burning feeling inside, but you know the part in the movie where she's just laying there and it's like she's coming back to life looking so much more beautiful than before. It's like I did my skin care routine 10x in a row and my face felt like a baby's bum but looked like the sun and everything was blinded by it's brightness. Although it does make me look like I'm sweating 1000 bullets when you first apply it ... and for the next few hours or so. This was a really great product and I was certainly impressed by it. 

• Makeup Remover

 This was a very interesting product that I tried because it was unlike any other makeup remover that I tried before. Instead of it being more of a liquid, it had a thicker and more gel like consistency to it. It was also very soothing to the skin and when you use it, it feels like you're putting a hydrating face mask on. This product is fragrance and oil free to give you the most benefits when using it. However, you do have to follow up with a makeup mask to take any extra makeup off, that's the only thing that was disappointing. However, the makeup remover penetrates deep to take majority of your makeup off. 

• Purifying Gel Cleanser

This product has become my staple product to use in the morning. It feels so good on the skin, almost like it's waking it up. If you store it in a dark, cool place, it will also feel soothing to the skin even more when I use it. I like to wash my face in the morning when I shower, so the extra steam opens up my pore to also the cleanser to work well on my skin. It makes me feel so refreshed and doesn't leave a firm feeling like some other cleansers I've used which is a plus. You really only need a little squeeze to wash your whole face and I also like to bring this down to my neck as well. It has become one of my favorite cleansers to use. 

• Purifying 2 in 1 Charcoal Mask

I tried this mask bcfore but it was only a sample size so I was really excited to get a nice sized bottle of this charcoal mask. It's one of my favorite masks becasue you can put it on and it will dry within 5-10 minutes and it doesn't dry up too much on your face making it feel stiff. this mask does dry up but it's as if its pulling up all of your impurities in your skin and it makes your face feel so good when you take it off. I really enjoyed this mask because I felt as if it brought all the dirt out of my face without drying it out. It was a nice product to use on your skin once or twice a week if your prefer. I like using this on days when I want to relax myself and just feel good overall. A day where I refresh my body and that is like a Sunday or a Saturday. 

• Purifying Daily Detox Scrub

This detox scrub has also become one of my favorites. When I really want to deep cleanse my skin after wearing a lot of makeup throughout the week, I like to grab this srub to use on my face. It has a metallic and almost body wash texture to it with beads throughout the really scrub your skin. This product also contains active charcoal to really get the dirt off your face. It has a ton of minerals and great toxin fighting ingredients to refresh your face after prolonged makeup use. I highly recommend this product if you're someone who likes to wear makeup almost on the daily. Using this product twice a week will help to keep your face look and feeling fresh. 

Overall, I really enjoyed Derma E products. They were really great to use and I still use them even now. I received this package almost two months ago and I've been using these particular products for a little over a month. I developed a new skin care routine that works for me and is gentle enough for my face while keeping it nourished, radiant, and healty. I highly recommend Derma E if you're looking for an effective vegan and cruelty free skin care routine because there are a variety of products to choose from to cater to your skin type. Have you tried Derma E before? Let me know in the comments down below. 

Rose Infused Products

Hey everyone,

Welcome back to my blog. In today's post I'm going to be sharing you my thoughts on some products that have some sort of Rose infused ingredients in them.

There are many added benefits to using rose oil or rose water. With lots of new skin care products coming out with lines that specifically are infused with roses. Rose hip oil is said to help your skin with sun damage. It can also help to tone and brighten your skin. Containing Vitamin C and essential fatty acids that help replenish your damaged skin. Rose water helps to control the natural oils on your face and body. It can also help with your skins natural pH balance as well. Rose hip oil is good for people who have redness or inflammed skin, as it helps to sooth the skin to. There are lots of benefits to using both rose hip oil and rose water, so I'm going to share with you some of my favorite products. 

1. Nourish Organic Face lotion with Argan and Rose water - This light weight lotion has a soft scent of rose water, nothing too overpowering because it can tend to be overwhelming. This product is said to soften your skin while replenishing it. It is also said to restore the elasticity of your skin while evening the tone and texture. Wow! What a lot of great benefits in one product. When I was on my old skin care routine, I loved to use this lotion to make me feel extra good after a shower. I would put this on face and it was nice enough for my sensitive skin but it did feel a little more stickier than other moisturizers. 
2. Nourish Organic Face toner with Rose water and Witch Hazel - I don't know about you, but my grandma swears by witch hazel. She's been using it for decades and she's 74, but looks like she can be in her 60s. Her skin looks so well for her age, so I was excited to try this toner that had both witch hazel and rose water inside of it. This toner is made so that it doesn't strip the natural moisture from your face, yet it's adding to it unlike some other toners I've tried. Other toners would leave my face with more of a firm feeling, so I would have to follow up with serum and moisturizer because my skin wouldn't feel right. But I love how my skin feels when I use this toner. It's great and gentle enough for my skin while giving it a nice refreshing feelig. 
3. Nourish Organic Rose hip and Rose water body oil mist - Are you getting the theme here? Nourish Organic has a lot of rose hip oil and rose water based products. Along with other ones as well. But back to this mist. Oh boy don't I feel like a Greek goddess when I used this baby up. The bottle is mearly for show, as I barely have anything left over after using this. On days when I really want to feel good about myself, I would use this right after the shower. My body and skin felt so good when I had this on even though my skin didn't absorb it that well. It did take a while for everything to fully soak in but boy did I feel like a queen using a secret product no one else has. If you treasure your body, you'll try this one out at least one time. Pretty please?
4. Pixi Rose Oil blend - And if you really want to splurge, you'll get this Pixi Beauty rose oil blend. Yes it's the gifts of the gods and when I got the last one at my local Target, I knew it was fate. This precious beauty just had to come home with me. A little thicker than say coconut oil, I love to use this when my face is feeling a little bit more dry. This has a combination of different oils to help keep your face looking young, give you that glow, and to improve the elasticity of your skin. I also like to use this with some of my cream contour as they can be on the drier side. But be warned. A small drop really goes a long way. 
5. Nourish Organic Argan face serum with Apricot and Rose hip oil - Boy oh boy do I love this serum. This serum is a little on the thinner side, so I would suggest using a cotton ball or pad when you apply it. It will be runny if you do with your hands, so you've been warned. I love how much this hydrates my face and gives me the best feeling ever. I really love everything about this serum and it's perfect for fighting the dry air in the winter. 

Have you ever tried some rose infused products? Leave a comment down below letting me know and I'll see you soon! 

All About Purlisse

Hey everyone,

 In today's blog post, I'm going to telling you my thoughts on Purlisse. You can say that Purlisse is an Asian inpsired skin care brand. Combined with French skin technology, this brand brings you simple yet effective products to keep your skin looking its best.

Purlisse was kind enough to send me these products and I've tested them out for over a month, so my review is completely authetic and as real as can be. I was sent over the 2 face masks, 2 moisturizers, a BB cream, a facial cleanser, and a lip nourisher. I'm going to be sharing with you my full thoughts on these products. 

4-1 Gentle Soy Milk Cleanser - By far my favorite product that I got out of all of the products. This Soy Milk Cleanser has a combination of soy milk, soy protein, whole oat and white tea. This cleanser is also a doubled use product, because it can also take your makeup off as well. What I loved about it, was that it really did take majority of my makeup off when I used it. I only had a problem with heavy duty mascaras, that I had to follow up with a makeup wipe. Other than that, it really washed away my makeup while also taking away the dirt and oil. It has definitely been my favorite product and I used it completely for the month. It's done. I salvaged as much as I could out of this bad boy. It left my face feeling firm, which was good for night. That's also a plus, because using it at night really leaves your face refreshed for the next morning. Being that I used this every night....  literally, every single night. It defnintely feels like a product that is worth your buck. You would use your normal sized amount of cleanser. It doesn't form and when you put it on your face..... oh boy you're gonna love the feeling. 

BB Tinted Moist Cream with SPF 30  - This product that I got, I actually requested because I wanted to see how this BB cream would hold up with my skin tone. If you read my Current Skincare Routine blog posts, you would know that I am currently on Retin A, which requires me to use an SPF moisturizer throughout the day. So I was very happy to get this BB cream that has an added bonus of 30 SPF. We'll talk about their moisturizer that has SPF too later ;). This BB cream is said to give you a natural finish while diminishing fine lines and wrinkles, it has a rich moisturizer with skin perfecting color, and it's approved for all skin types. You can also wear this BB cream under your foundation as well. I thought this BB cream was pretty nice. It was light weight and it barely felt like you anything on your skin. I was able to blend it out into my skin, it just washed me out a little bit being that I'm more tan. This is perfect for me when the weather is just coming out after the winter, and the sun is out more. Since I do tan in the summer, this is something I would have to use underneath my foundation. I can always mix it with another BB cream as well for added bonus. I love the plus that it has SPF in it because that is certainly a great way to protect your skin from the sun's harsh ways. 

Pur Moist - One of the moisturizers that I got was this Pur Moist hydra-balance moisturizer. This product has white tea, vitamin E, and french marine plants combined into it. This moisturizer is more of gel consistency but it feels like a cream when you put it on and it really absorbs into the skin well. This moisturizer is perfect for your night time routine as it will help to hydrate your face over night. This product is also for all skin types, including sensitive which is what I have. This wasn't a heavy feeling moisturizer when you put it on. It kind of feels like a serum, but thicker. I love how you can use a little bit of product and moisturize your whole face. I also like to bring this down to my neck and upper chest area, so that I'm hydrating those areas as well. That is very important to keep up with. This moisturizer even has blue lotus that is like an antioxidant for your skin to fight against free radicals. Basically meaning, it's going to help your skin nourish its cells and help to make them nice and your skin plump. 

Pur Protect - So this was the moisturizer I was talking about before. This essential daily moisturizer also has 30 SPF in it, which I love to use in the morning. This moisturizer has white tea, soy protein, and algae extracts to help give you a nice protective surface on your face from the sun. The consistency of this moisturizer is a little thicker and more white than the Pur moist, although they both feel the same when applying on the skin. You can sort of feel the SPF in this moisturizer, but it isn't a really thick and sticky feeling like a normal SPF sunscreen would be. This again, is for all skin types including sensitive. This is perfect to use as a base for your makeup, because you're not only protecting your face, but you're hydrating it as well. That's exactly what you want to do for a nice fresh face for the day, especially in the summer. This product is also infused with blue lotus as well to give you the added benefits your skin needs. 

AND did I forget to add that a little goes a long way with both of these moisturizers. I've been using them for a month and I still have at least half of it left. 

Pur Lip Comfort - Boy did I feel like Lil Mamma and my lip gloss was popping when I had this stuff on. Ever wanted the comfort of wearing a nice soothing lip blam while also have a nice shine like you're wearing your favorite lip gloss from 8th grade? Yea, that pretty much sums of how I feel about this Pur Lip Comfort. This has mango and shea butters, jojoba and rice bran oils and vitamin E to really hydrate and lock in the moisture. This really saved my lips when I swatched my Ofra Lip Collection.  This really nourishes your lips and give it back its baby smooth surface. I absolutely love this stuff and I'm trying so hard to use it because I'm almost completely gone with it. 

Blue Lotus and White Tea treatment sheet mask - Who doesn't love a good sheet mask? I know I do. I was so excited to try this one out. This is said to improve your skins texture, brighten and firm the skin, that gives you a healthy and youthful looking complexion. You can use this treatment hot or cold. If your face is feeling puffy, just leave the mask in the fridge for a few hours before your use it. To get a deeper feel of the ingredients, place this mask in hot water to really open up your pores and soak everything in. Make sure that your pat in the left over ingredients when you're done. I really felt a difference when I used this mask. It was just as great as the Blue Lotus and Seaweed sheet mask that I got to try. I really loved both of them and they both left my face feeling so refreshed and looking really youthful. I got a lot of compliments on my natural skin after I used this product. 

Overall, I loved all of these products that I got to try and I'm truly thankful for it. Keep in mind that all opinions are my own. They aren't influenced by others, these opinions are completely mine. I think Purlisse if perfect for you if you splurge on your skin care and you want products that will truly benefit your skin without harming it. Have you ever tried Purlisse before? Let me know in the comments down below and I'll see you soon! 

Current Skin Care Routine

Hey everyone,

Welcome back to my blog. In this post, I wanted to share with you my updated skin care routine. I have been using a few new products from Derma E and Purlisse. I wanted to share with you a combination that is really catering to my sensitve skin.

I had the pleasure of being sent most of these products to try. However, my opinions on these products are only after I've been using this regimen for around a month now. This current routine includes my day and night skin care uses. 

For the morning, I love using my Derma E Purifying Gel Cleanser in the morning. I feel like this cleanser not only wakens up my face, but it helps to give me a smooth canvas when I want to apply my makeup. Even if I'm not applying makeup for that day, it gives me a nice subtle glow to my face and leaves me feeling refreshed. I like to follow up with Purlisse Pur Protect spf sunscreen and moisturizer. As you all know, I'm also on retin a, which requires you to put sunscreen on your face so that you don't burn it. Since retin a is a strong product to use, you want to make sure you're using a high spf to protect your face. The added moisture from it, makes it a creamy product to put on that leaves your face feeling smooth throughout the day. 

For the night time, I like to use a variety of products to ensure that face is soaking up great ingredients throughout the night. It also helps so that in the morning, my face isn't build up with makeup or much dirt/oil. To wash my face at night, I've really been loving Purlisse 4-1 soy milk cleanser. I like to use this product because it leaves my face more firm. What's great about this product, is that it also removes your makeup at well. I can say it takes off about 99% of my makeup when I use it, and that's a full face. I always follow with a makeup wipe as well, to ensure my face is really clean for the next products. Next, I like to use my Derma E toner mist, to tone my face. It has a sweet smell to it, and my face really soaks in the product. Then I follow uup with Derma E purifying youth serum. Using this after my toner, really helps to makes my face feel good and again, my skin really soaks up this product. You can stop here, but I also like to follow up with a moisturizer to really lock everything in. Sometimes if I feel like my face needs a little extra step, I'll use Pixi Beauty's Rose Oil Blend. I don't use it too often because of my sensitive skin, but when I do use it, it leaves my face feeling refreshed. For moisturizer, I love to use Purlisse Pur Moist hydra moisturizer. This is perfect at night, because it hydrates your face even more and has a little bit of a thick consistency than the spf moisturizer. A little bit also goes a long way, so this is perfect. When I wake up in the morning after doing this regimine, I find my face looks really healthy. I've been getting tons of compliments on my skin when I go makeup free, so I don't feel the need to always wear makeup. 

What's your skin care routine? Comment down below some products you're loving and I'll see you soon.