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<a href="https://us.aritaum.com/iope-bio-intensive-essence-skin-conditioning" target="_blank">Bio Intensive Essence</a>, a powerful Skin Conditioning, anti-aging essence is formulated with enhanced Bio-redox™ technology and helps brighten and smooth complexion and bring back nutrients to the skin. It re-balances skin's moisture levels, improves skin texture and clarity.
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<b>Key Ingredients</b></div>
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Niacinamide, Saccharomyces Ferment filtrate, Camellia leaf extract.<br />
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<i><b>Ingredients and Formula Break down</b></i><br />
<i>Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, purified water, niacinamide, glycerin, propanediol, butylene glycol, ketoglutaric acid, saccharomyces ferment, glycolipids, natto gum, green tea extract, theanine, glycereth-26, adenosine, carbomer, caffeine, caprylyl glycol, cholesterol, pentylene glycol, polyglycerin-3, PEG-8, hydrogenated lecithin, potassium hydroxide, 1,2-hexanediol, phenoxyethanol</i><br />
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<b>Color, Texture and Consistency </b></div>
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Lightweight, non sticky toner with thin, watery consistency with a little slip.
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<b>Scent </b></div>
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Odorless</div>
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<b>Application </b></div>
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I use this on my face in my early morning routine. I don’t apply the essence using cotton pads. I prefer the patting motion. As a result I use almost half the recommended amount. Also I have used it in 7 skin method and also enjoyed this as toner mask, where you saturate a thin cotton square with essence or toner and use it in certain targeted areas like a sheet mask.
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<b>Experience </b></div>
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The product is super hydrating. My skin literally soaks everything in a minute. It is non sticky and doesn't feel heavy on the skin. It does a fabulous job of softening, smoothing and brightening. Layers very well with other essence, toners and skin care products. The skin feels truly plump and juicy. It delivers long lasting hydration. </div>
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<b>Packaging </b></div>
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The packaging is a gorgeous, heavy frosted glass bottle with markers on one side that guides as to how much product is to be used. It comes with pack of cotton pads.
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<b>Final Verdict </b><br />
This essence is very good. Both in terms of texture and performance. Works great for inflammation and redness. Makes the skin smooth and bright and in general well cared for. It is a lovely essence and definitely a keeper.<br />
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<a href="https://us.aritaum.com/iope-bio-intensive-essence-skin-conditioning" target="_blank">Iope</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">The product was gifted by the brand. This is not a paid post. The post contains Affiliate Links
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/5Qwm" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>AMORE PACIFIC Essential Fluid </b></span></a><br />
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/5QyA" target="_blank">AMOREPACIFIC</a> is a luxury brand that creates high-performance skincare, utilizing the power of Asian botanicals, the core of AMOREPACIFIC skincare. Green tea is grown and harvested by the brand and utilized in its potent formulas, along with other rare ingredients like bamboo sap, pine mushroom, and red ginseng. The key ingredient in the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/5Qwm" target="_blank">Amorepacific Essential creme fluid</a> is Baby Green Tea leaves. It is the first company in the world to stabilize this sought after ingredient and use it in skincare.</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">A unique, light weight, silky lotion that has the hydrating qualities and nutrients of a rich cream in a refreshing fluid formula that is fast penetrating, moisturizing and full of antioxidant benefits.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><b>Key Ingredient</b></span></div>
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Green tea extract and green tea seed oil</div>
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<b><span style="color: #444444;"><i>Ingredients and Formula Break down</i></span></b></div>
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<i>Water, Hydrogenated Poly(c6-14 Olefin), Propanediol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Arginine, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Bis-diglyceryl Polyacyladipate 2, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Fragrance <a href="http://www.cosdna.com/eng/cosmetic_1ae6286646.html" target="_blank">(source)</a></i></div>
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Formulated without Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates.</div>
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Contains Fragrance.</div>
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White, light weight, silky, smooth, non sticky fluid that is not too thick. It has a pretty runny consistency.</div>
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Highly fragranced, just like all other Amorepacific products. The floral scent is a bit over powering, but that is fine. Good fragrance doesn't bothers me. I personally like it. It feels very bougie.</div>
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I use a dime size product twice a day after my serum. It is very moisturizing, so I don't feel the need to use any creams during the day, but I slather on a sunscreen or sometimes a light, water based moisturizer if needed. At night though I layer a sleeping mask or some facial oil depending on what my skin needs.</div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><b>Feel and Effect on the Skin</b></span></div>
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The light weight, thin creamy fluid spreads easily on to the skin and is absorbed almost instantly. It moisturizes beautifully, without feeling heavy and does not leave behind any greasy residue. The skin feels soft and velvety smooth. The product layers very well along with other products that I apply before or after and there is no piling or balling issue. This does not mess with my makeup either. The formula did not clog pores nor did I experienced any breakouts.</div>
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I have dry skin and this one does the job of moisturizing it very well without actually needing anything else to layer on top of it. This makes a fantastic day time moisturizer, providing antioxidant protection and moisture to the skin. Add a layer of sunscreen and I am good to go.</div>
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The packaging is stunning. Comes in a white, opaque plastic bottle, that mimics heavy glass or ceramic bottle and has a pump dispenser. Looks very beautiful and chic on the vanity.</div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><b>Final Verdict</b></span></div>
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The texture and formulation is what makes this product different. Even though I am still trying to properly incorporate an emulsion in my routine, I find this particular emulsion replacing the need to add extra layer of moisturizer in form of cream or oil. This may differ depending on skin type and other factors like weather, temperature etc. Very dry skin might need an extra layer and oily to combination skin might be just fine using this on its own. This being super light weight, yet intensely moisturizing, would work for almost all skin types. Personally, the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/5Qy7" target="_blank">AMOREPACIFIC Essential Creme Fluid</a> makes a fantastic day time moisturizer completely on its own, providing antioxidant protection and moisture to the skin, without being heavy or greasy. All I need is a layer of sunscreen and I am good to go. Highly fragranced just like all other Amorepacific products.</div>
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As far as cost is concerned, $98 for 100 ml is pretty steep, but for the amount needed for the skin and the generous amount present in the bottle, the product will last for a while. Not to mention the unique formulation with potent ingredients</div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><b>Availability</b></span></div>
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/5QAu" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a>, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/5Qxj" target="_blank">Sephora</a></div>
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<br />Reshamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239205785623176962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8008037582863229995.post-35855895144917294822019-07-09T08:00:00.000-05:002019-07-09T08:00:03.744-05:00VOLITION BEAUTY Celery Green Cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/5wjz" target="_blank">VOLITION BEAUTY Celery Green Cream</a></span></div>
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<i>An oil-free, celery-powered moisturizer that helps improve hydration retention while it purifies and visibly improves skin texture to help minimize the appearance of pores and inflammation, leaving skin smoother, visibly plumper and healthier-looking.</i></div>
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The cream is targeted for all Skin Types, to tackle the Skincare Concerns like Fine Lines, Wrinkles, clogged and enlarged Pores, uneven skintone and skin texture.</div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><b>About the Brand</b></span></div>
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VOLITION BEAUTY is an<i><b> online collaboration</b></i> platform that lets any <i><b>individual create their own beauty products</b></i>. They believe that new beauty products should be created by real people with real beauty problems. Real people like you and me. It is an online collaboration platform, where anyone can submit an idea and depending on the popular votes, new products are chosen, designed, formulated and produced with the help of chemists and formulators in credible labs. So together, the Volition community, that includes us creates the next big things in beauty.</div>
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The latest VOLITION BEAUTY creation, The Celery Green Cream is the brain child of<span style="font-size: large;"> <b><span style="color: #444444;">Gold medal gymnast Nastia Liukin</span></b></span>. A die hard fan of celery juice since her training years, she knew the wonderful effects of the detox juice and wanted its effects from her internal well-being to translate to her skin. Filled with amazing juicy ingredient, the product has an apt punch line</div>
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- Celery Seed Extract: A natural purifier that removes excess oil and helps smooth, blur, and minimize the appearance of pores.</div>
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- Hyaluronic Acid: Replenishes and retains moisture.</div>
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- Peptides: Hydrates for visibly plumper skin and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.</div>
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-Green Tea Leaf Extract: Provides antioxidant protection and fights free radicals.</div>
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-Apple & Raspberry Extracts: Helps for smoother, brighter complexion.</div>
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-Cucumber & Lavender Extract: Helps soothe and calm.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Complete Ingredient list</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lactic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Calcium Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Bismuth Oxychloride, Chromium Oxide Greens, Citric Acid, Mica, Potassium Sorbate.</span></div>
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This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging. </div>
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Formulated without Sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, triclocarban. </div>
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Pale green color, light weight, not to thick or sticky, gel cream. It has an airy, bouncy consistency. It has a light, refreshing cucumber scent to it.<br />
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I apply is after my serum, as a moisturizing cream. It spreads easily and stays tacky for a minute or so and then is absorbed completely by the skin. The gel cream literally feels like water on the skin. It disappears into the skin without leaving any greasy residue. The product has a mattifying effect. There is <span style="font-size: large;">Hyaluronic Acid</span> in it and it is a well know ingredient for retaining water into the skin, thus keeping it hydrated. The <span style="font-size: large;">Peptides</span> help minimize the fine lines making the skin look plump, nourished and firm. The calm, cooling and soothing effect on the skin is all thanks to the cucumber in the formula. The star ingredient though is the <span style="font-size: large;">Celery seed extract</span> and I should be talking about it first, but I couldn't gather much information on the same. It does contains anti oxidants <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/celery-seed-benefits#How-to-Add-Celery-Seeds-to-Your-Diet" target="_blank">(source</a>) and as per the description on the Volition website, it removes excess oil and helps smooth, blur, and minimize the appearance of pores.<br />
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I have dry skin and even though it is a light gel formula, it does not make my skin feel dry, stretched or parched. Some gel creams hydrate the skin but fail to moisturize it. Not the case with this one. It <span style="font-size: large;">layers well under my sunscreen</span> without balling or pilling. Layering does not feels heavy on the skin. The pores are less visible and the cream does not clog my pores.<br />
As far as makeup goes, I use a tinted moisturizer and cream based products in summer. Did not have any issues with this cream underneath my makeup.<br />
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The cream is housed in a heavy glass jar, with a screw top cap. It comes in a recyclable packaging. </div>
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The light weight cream is both moisturizing and nourishing at the same time. It helps smooth the skin by making it appear plump, hydrated and healthy. The non greasy cream layers well under the sunscreen and never feels heavy, thus making it a wonderful day cream.</div>
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/5wjz" target="_blank">Sephora</a>, <a href="https://volitionbeauty.com/shop/products/celery-green-cream/" target="_blank">Volition Beauty</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Instantly helps reduce the look of darkness, puffiness, fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet while priming skin for flawless makeup application. Subtle universal tint blends into all skin tones.</i></span></div>
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There are tons of things I appreciate and am grateful for that I have inherited from my ancestors, but under eye darkness is something that I wished they didn't pass on to me.</div>
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Under eye dark circles or pigmentation under the eyes is a <span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">hereditary condition</span> and has genetic basis, but over production of melanin and <span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">hyperpigmentation</span> cannot be ruled out. <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Environmental and lifestyle factors</span> </span>contribute to it and aggravate the situation. Lack of sleep, prolonged illness, extreme fatigue, Stress, excessive alcohol or Smoking etc are equally responsible for the same.<br />
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These conditions <span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">cannot be completely cured</span> if they are hereditary and have genetics involved, but they can definitely be controlled to some extent if aggravating factors causing them are avoided. Also, masking the appearance of these dark circles using easy options such as eye restorative creams, correctors, concealers and brightening products often do the trick.</div>
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Skin To Die For Darkness-Reducing Under-Eye Treatment Primer is a new offering from the brand Peter Thomas Roth and as the name suggests it is a primer for <b>TEMPORARY</b> reducing the under eye dark shadows.</div>
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<li>2% Haloxyl™ & Vitamin K1 Help visibly diminish the look of under-eye darkness.</li>
<li>Caffeine & Green Coffee Extract Help tighten skin’s appearance, reducing the look of puffiness and under-eye bags.</li>
<li>Hydrolyzed Collagen helps improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet.</li>
<li>Perfect Priming Complex A blend of light-scattering Diamond Powder and mattifying Elastomers helps diffuse the look of imperfections and creates a smooth, soft-focus finish.</li>
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The product is a thick, silky, peach colored cream. I use it on well moisturized under eyes. Just few dots and gently pat and press it in using my ring finger.</div>
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It goes on smoothly and as it contains Silicones, it fills in the fine lines making the under eye area look velvety smooth. The product has a light peach tint to it, which is pretty universal. It helps cancel the blue, thus temporary reducing the appearance of dark shadow and making the under eye area appear bright and awake. </div>
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It did not sting or burn my eyes or areas around it. There was no redness and no heaviness. This thing is not greasy either. I did notice that it works better when layered over a well moisturized under eyes. I always apply a good eye cream in my morning routine and that helps keep the area hydrated and nourished. The product does not pills on layering. Concealer or correctors apply easily on top of it. They don't sink into the fine lines nor slip and slide.</div>
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Comes in small soft squeeze with fine tip opening. There is no pump dispenser or applicator. It is good because using fingers is the best way to apply this product and as very small amount is needed, pump would had not been easy to control. I will update the post with the tip pic. Forgot to click one. </div>
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It is a decently good product, especially for delicate, thin under eyes with fine lines and dark shadows. Applying the primer below concealer makes the concealers go on with easy and increases its longevity. My thin under eyes don't feel heavy at all. It is not a cure of under eye dark circles. The arrangement is temporary. Something to be aware of before buying the product. This is probably my best bet to camouflage the darkness till science comes up with a perfect cure!</div>
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/5uqm" target="_blank">Sephora</a>, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/5urv" target="_blank">Ulta</a>, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/5usu" target="_blank">Macys</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A 2-in-1 hybrid cream-in-toner formula that preps and softens like a toner and moisturizes like a cream for maximum hydration benefits in one simple step.</span></div>
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The hybrid formula is unique and multi-purpose. It is different from any other toner that I have used before. LANEIGE created <span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"><b>Cream Blending Technology™</b></span> to Melt a <span style="font-size: large;"><b>whole bottle of cream into a toner</b>,</span> to combine benefits of both cream and toner in a single bottle and filling the skin with moisture and hydration right from the first step.</div>
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There are multiple good articles on the internet written by experts on this topic, but I will try to pen down the simplified version as per my understanding of the subject.</div>
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Dry skin is a <span style="font-size: large;"><b>skin type</b></span>, where the skin lacks oil and Dehydrated skin is a <b><span style="font-size: large;">skin condition</span> </b>where the skin lacks water. As simple as that</div>
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Dehydrated skin condition is temporary and can be fixed easily. It is caused by damage in skin barrier with over use of physical and chemical exfoliators. Also, external factors like, indoor heating and cooling systems, exposure to the sun or cold temperatures, drinking less water and hot showers are some other reasons that cause Dehydration.</div>
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water, butylene glycol, glycerin, Limnanthes Alba (meadowfoam seed oil), 1,2-hexanediol, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, glyceryl stearate citrate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, inulin lauryl carbamate, glyceryl caprylate, ethylhexylglycerin, propanediol, disodium edta, camellia sinensis leaf extract, tocopherol</div>
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(<a href="http://www.cosdna.com/eng/cosmetic_c980445737.html" target="_blank">full ingredients analysis</a>)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>White leaf tea</b></span> comes from Camellia Sinensis plant and is <span style="font-size: large;"><b>rich source of Amino Acids</b></span>. Both Green Leaf Tea and White Leaf tea are powerful antioxidants. But White Leaf Tea is processed differently. It is obtained from shade-growing method and the water is extracted using the <span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"><b>S</b><b>ingle drop extraction technology</b></span>, that helps <b><span style="font-size: large;">maximize the antioxidant</span> </b>levels and in turn moisturizes, soothes and strengthens the skin barrier, thereby restoring the rough skin to its healthy condition.</div>
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Light weight, Milky white, thin, runny, watery fluid. It literally looks like skimmed Milk. It is not sticky or greasy to touch but has that slip when applied onto the skin.</div>
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None. This smells like nothing, which is a healthy change from the some Korean Skincare products that I use.</div>
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I use it after cleansing and exfoliating (if I choose to exfoliate). Just a dime size product is more than enough to cover my whole face. I pat it onto my skin and massage lightly, till is completely absorbed by the skin.</div>
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Being light weight and fluidy, the product spreads easily and is absorbed almost instantly. It does stay tacky for a while, but eventually sets it. There is no visible shine or residue after single application, but layering it multiple times makes the face look dewy and borderline greasy. I have dry skin and I am fine layering it twice with ease and without any residue. The skin feels soft, smooth and super <span style="font-size: large;"><i>hydrated</i></span> and <span style="font-size: large;"><i>nourished</i></span>. These were instant results, but after using it for straight 5 days, I noticed the skin looked<span style="font-size: large;"> <i>plump</i> </span>and <span style="font-size: large;"><i>bouncy</i></span>. It looked <span style="font-size: large;"><i>supple</i> </span>and healthy! It did not break me out or clog my pores. The product layers well without pilling or balling. I even skipped my moisturizer during the day time, as I didn't feel the need to. </div>
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A heavy duty, plastic bottle that looks like Frosted glass, with a sturdy, wide, screw top cap. Leak-proof and travel friendly. It is beautiful, minimal and functional.
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The light weight, watery texture is the USP of this product. It is the formulation of the product that is amazing. With just few basic ingredients, super light weight consistency and insanely hydrating quality, this can be used by any skin type that needs the moisture without any heaviness. As it is a 'cream toner' it is used very early in the routine and it helps with the absorption of other products that are layered and increase their efficacy. Restoring the correct water and oil moisture balance to the top layer of the skin can help other products permeate better. <a href="https://www.albion-cosmetics.com/global/skin/" target="_blank">(source)</a></div>
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A wonderful, light weight, fragrance free product that hydrates leaving behind a smooth, supple and soft skin. A must have product for anyone who is not a fan of using multiple products in a routine or anyone with dehydrated skin needing that boost of hydration without the heaviness. </div>
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Sephora, <a href="https://us.laneige.com/cream-skin" target="_blank">Laneige</a></div>
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The beauty industry calls it a Miraculous Product! A cult classic and celebrity favorite, this multi-purpose product is an essential in every makeup artist's kit. It is an old favorite of mine and I have used it since ages! I remember reviewing this on my blog and calling it glorified water with essential oils. Little did I know it will become an indispensable part in my skincare routine. The old post had to be taken down due to photo bucket ruining all my photos.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Story</span></div>
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<i>Queen Isabelle of Hungary</i> used a “youth elixir” to help reverse the signs of aging. Inspired by the same, Caudalie formulated this complexion treatment with <span style="font-size: large;">grape extracts, </span>that has anti-aging properties of<span style="font-size: large;"> grape-seed polyphenols </span>and clarifying ingredients to provide an immediate burst of radiance. It reduces dullness and is infused with toning rosemary, astringent mint, and soothing rose organic essential oil to prepare the skin for further treatments. The ultimate spa in a bottle.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A natural toning mist that Smooths the skin, tightens the pores, sets makeup, and provides an instant burst of radiance, as it stimulates micro circulation.</span></div>
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This part-toner, part-serum mist is a <span style="font-size: large;">blend of essential oils </span>and plant active ingredients.</div>
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<i>-Mint and Balm Mint Essential Oil: Provide astringent properties.</i></div>
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<i>-Rose Extract: Tones, boost glow & soothe</i></div>
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<i>-Rosemary Essential Oil: Strengthens and rejuvenates.</i></div>
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<i>-Benzoin and Myrrh: Set makeup.</i></div>
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<i>-Orange Flower Water: Softens and hydrates.</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Water, Alcohol*, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water*, Parfum (Fragrance)*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*, Potassium Alum, Glycerin*, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil*, Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract*, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract*, Melissa Officinalis (Balm Mint) Leaf Oil*, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil*, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract*, Tocopherol*, Citral*, Limonene*, Linalool*, Citronellol*, Geraniol*, Farnesol*, Benzyl Benzoate*, Eugenol*. *Plant origin.</span><br />
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Sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, Triclosan, Triclocarban, Synthetic Fragrances, Synthetic Dyes, Petro-Chemicals, GMOs.</div>
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This product is vegan, non-toxic, cruelty-free, gluten-free and hypoallergenic</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Color, Texture and Consistency</span></div>
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Colorless, thin, non sticky, non greasy watery fluid.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Scent</span><br />
It has a fresh, herbal scent that is soothing and pleasant. The organic essential oils of mint, rose, and rosemary are well blended to impart a beautiful, pick me up kind of scent that is <span style="font-size: large;">invigorating </span>throughout the day.</div>
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I keep the bottle 6-8 inches away from my face, close my eyes and use a couple of spritz all over the face. The mist from the nozzle is fine and dispenses product evenly. It is not super fine and cloudy like <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/4QAs" target="_blank">GLOW RECIPE Watermelon Glow Ultra-Fine Mist</a> but it does not squirts the product either. It is important to shake the bottle to mix the contents before spraying.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Usage</span><br />
This is a <span style="font-size: large;">multi-purpose product </span>and is designed to use in multiple ways.</div>
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I use it to prep my skin before applying makeup. It acts as a great primer. As a makeup setting spray, it works wonderfully to set the powder and make the makeup not look cake'y'. It does not increase the longevity of the makeup. Beauty Elixir is the ideal setting spray in-between layers of makeup to fix dry patches for a long-lasting and smooth finish, a trick makeup artists always use.</div>
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Also, anytime, anywhere when I feel my face needs little <span style="font-size: large;">boost of energy, freshness and hydration</span>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Feel and Effect on the skin</span><br />
The skin feels cool and there is no tingling sensation. Its like spritzing peppermint water. It is little dewy, but in a good way. It is not shiny, oily or sticky. It did not ruin the makeup nor did it increase the longevity of the same either. There was no drying of skin. It is subtle, didn't make me itchy or break me out.</div>
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A heavy glass spray bottle. Just as simple. It comes in two sizes. The one show here in pink bottle is a new limited-edition packaging, but has the same formula. I always always buy the small bottle. Even though it is not the best value for money, I find the tiny glass bottle easy to slip in my bag and use it anytime as a quick pick-me-up or to refresh makeup any time of the day. Tiny bottle is very travel friendly. The nozzle dispenses fine mist, not ultra fine or cloudy. </div>
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At the top of the Beauty Elixir formula, there is a <span style="font-size: large;">tiny ring of darker colored liquid</span>, which is intentional. This ring is simply the natural, essential oil components of the Beauty Elixir that have separated from the water components due to the lack of chemical emulsifiers found within the product. Simply shake the contents before spraying to combine the components.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Final Thought</span><br />
It is the spa like experience that this product gives is what makes it different from other sprays and mists out there. The botanical blends are invigorating and refreshing. The essential oils help as a mood lifter. It fresh scent wakes you up. I find the product more effective and fun to use when it is cold. The whole purpose of the product, irrespective of whatever claims they make is to refresh and re-hydrate. I keep this in fridge over night and then carry it in my beach bag, gym or to the pool. If you are someone who travels a lot (especially in flights), I would say Caudalie Beauty Elixir is a good product to keep in bag to just re-hydrate the skin that becomes very dry and dull during long flights. It is fancy, feel good product. Definitely not a must-have, but good to have. It also comes in some wonderful Caudalie Favorites Kit and these kits are a great way to try many products at a very decent cost.</div>
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The purchase helps the planet. <span style="font-size: large;">Caudalie donates 1% of sales to plant trees</span>. So it actually feels good buying one.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Exfoliate, detox and revitalize your skin with the power of mineral-rich salts infused with certified organic Turmeric powder, Neem seed oil and mustard seed powder. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Key Ingredients</span> </div>
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Atlantic Sea Salt: A gentle exfoliant, rich in nutrients, with key essential oils to detoxify and revitalize skin.</div>
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Organic Jojoba: Jojoba oil is lightweight, fast absorbing and super nutritious as it’s full of Vitamins E and B, anti-oxidants and minerals like copper, zinc and chromium.</div>
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Organic Virgin Coconut: A powerful natural moisturizer that is beneficial in restoring dry, flaky skin. It contains naturally occurring phytonutrients, polyphenols and Vitamin E that help to nourish and protect skin health.</div>
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Organic Evening Primrose Oil: Contains antioxidant properties that help prevent wrinkles and skin imperfections, as well as rejuvenating and plumping skin to reveal a silky, smooth complexion.</div>
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Organic Neem Seed Oil: Rich in Vitamin E and fatty acids which help to improve skin elasticity and provide and retain moisture.</div>
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Organic Turmeric Root Powder: Contains antioxidants and minerals which host anti-inflammatory components that revive your skin, leaving it with a natural, healthy glow.</div>
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Organic Mustard Seed Powder: A power house of Vitamins A, E and B complex, as well as calcium, protein and Omega -3 fatty acids for super hydration and skin brightening.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Atlantic Sea Salt (Sodium Chloride), Organic Jojoba Seed Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis), Organic Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera), Organic Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii), Organic Neem Seed Oil (Melia Azadirachta), Organic Turmeric Root Powder (Curcuma Longa), Organic Mustard Seed Powder (Sinapis Alba), Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus), Organic Rosemary Leaf Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis), Organic Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus), Organic Grapefruit Oil (Citrus Paradisi)</span> </div>
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Free of Parabens, Phthalates, Mineral oil, Petrochemicals, Phenoxyethanol, Detergents (SLS/SLES)</div>
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Mizz Bloom is a clean beauty brand, founded by Pam Bailey and Darren Tieste. They create the highest quality, USDA certified organic, vegan and cruelty free skincare products made from all natural ingredients with no toxins. The ingredients are carefully selected and products are made in small batches. Their philosophy <span style="font-size: large;">“from nature to skin”</span> emphasizes the creation of products that are not only efficacious, but feel luxurious and gentle on all skin types.</div>
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<i>USDA certified organic, vegan, cruelty free, non GMO, toxin free ingredients.</i></div>
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Pale yellow, salt granules that are neither too large nor too finely milled. They are abrasive, but not harsh. The body scrub is fluffy and loosely packed. It has light citrus scent to it.</div>
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The scrub is infused with essential oil and contains other oil blends. It is important to mix the product with spoon well. I apply it on lightly damp skin. For the soles of feet and legs, I prefer applying on dry skin. Massage it in light, circular motions for a minute or so and then rinse it off with water. </div>
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The scrub is abrasive, but not harsh to the point that it would hurt the skin. The granules are fine and not too big like Lush Ocean Sea Salt. It is pretty effective to slough of the dead skin and makes the skin smooth and soft. The oils in the scrub help coat the skin with thin layer of oil, that helps the skin to stay moisturized and nourished. I can totally skip moisturizer after using the scrub, but I don't. I follow it with their Glow Body Oil.</div>
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Plastic PET jar with silver screw top lid, that is recyclable. I would personally wish a different kind of packaging. Water tends to get inside the jar. But considering the texture of the product, I cannot think of any other packaging style. I mean may be a soft squeeze tube would work, but that would need a very big hole in the lid for dispensing bigger sized granules, thus making storing the tube a problem. So let the research for perfect packaging continue. </div>
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I use body scrubs often and for someone like me who suffers from Keratosis Pilaris, a harmless skin condition that causes dry, rough patches and tiny bumps, usually on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks or buttocks. I use a chemical exfoliating body scrub like the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/4Iry" target="_blank">DERMAdoctor KP Duty </a>or <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/4Is0" target="_blank">FIRST AID BEAUTY KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub </a><a href="http://www.dazzlensparkle.com/2019/06/first-aid-beauty-kp-bump-eraser-body.html" target="_blank"><i>(review)</i></a> with AHA twice a week but on other days I prefer something without chemical exfoliants and stick to physical exfoliating products, that has a base of salt or sugar and is nourishing and moisturizing at the same time. This particular scrubs does everything, though I wish it had a little more of oil in it to hold the granules of sea salt better and not be as crumbly or loose. Doesn't affect the effectiveness of the scrub. Just would had made it easy to scoop and use. A very refreshing and apt for everyday use. </div>
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Very impressed with this particular product. The Glow Body Oil from the brand is equally nice. I have a review of the same coming up soon.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/4Fvo" target="_blank">EVE LOM Time Retreat Radiance Essence</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What is it</span></div>
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An essence that helps reduce fine lines and promote radiance through the power of nine anti-aging ingredients (including Liposome Encapsulated Retinol) for visibly radiant, smooth and hydrated skin. This essence renews skin by helping it to reduce signs of stress from air pollution, relax expression lines, and smooth deep wrinkles. Skin’s natural moisture barrier is reinforced, creating skin that is visibly smoother, brighter, and hydrated</div>
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Smoothing– Reduces the appearance of fine lines.</div>
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Radiance – Skin looks radiant, luminous and more refined.</div>
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Hydrating – Offers instant and long-lasting hydration.</div>
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Renewal – For healthier and brighter looking skin</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Active Ingredients</span></div>
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*<i>Liposome Encapsulated Retinol: A Vitamin A derivative, specially encapsulated to gently but deeply deliver anti-ageing benefits, efficiently into the epidermis. This ingredient helps to reduce existing lines and improve the overall appearance of the skin</i></div>
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<i>*Cistus Incanus, the “PLANT OF BEAUTY” AND “WONDER HERB”: An ingredient combination drawing from old world origins to help remedy the regeneration of the skin. Together, this aids in smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, while helping to strengthen the skin’s antioxidant defense</i></div>
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<i>*Wild Indigo Extract: Acts to calm skin and reduce signs of stress from air pollution.</i></div>
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<i>*Purified Algae Extract: Helps to increase skin radiance and luminosity; improves skin complexion</i></div>
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<i>*3D Hydration Booster: Optimises water circulation and water reserves within all layers of the epidermis, limiting water loss through reinforcing the skin barrier</i></div>
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<i>*Tri-Peptide Complex: Helps to relax expression lines and smooth deep wrinkles</i></div>
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<i>*Amino Acid Derivative: Protects skin from environmental stress and dehydration by reinforcing the skin’s barrier</i></div>
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<i>*Niacinamide: Improves skin moisturization and reduces trans-epidermal water loss</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ingredient Callouts</span></div>
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<i>Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also gluten-free.</i></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><b>What is Liposome Encapsulated retinol and how is it different from regular retinol?</b></span></div>
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Liposome is a minute spherical sac of phospholipid molecules and is used as a vehicle to carry drugs or other substances into the tissues. Encapsulated retinol is housed in a carrier system to protect its integrity and improve its ability to penetrate into the skin effectively. Retinol is volatile to air and UV rays so it can easily lose its effectiveness if not protected by encapsulation.<span style="font-size: large;"> <b><span style="color: #444444;">Encapsulated retinol is more stable, efficacious and less irritating</span></b></span><span style="color: #444444;">.</span> Liposome Encapsulated retinol works similarly to regular retinol, but the delivery system is different. Retinoids work from the deeper layers of the skin upwards, so having a carrier system to deliver the retinol effectively to the lower levels of the skin helps to target the needed areas and in turn achieve optimum results. <a href="https://www.beautycrew.com.au/everything-you-need-to-know-about-encapsulated-retinol" target="_blank">(Source)</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Color, Texture, Consistency and Scent</span></div>
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It is clear, thin, lightly oily but not greasy and has a watery consistency. The Essence is not sticky. There is a light herbal scent to it, that is pretty mild and does not lingers. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Application</span></div>
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I use it at night in my PM skincare routine after cleansing. I pour few drops of essence in palms of hands and gently pat onto face and neck. I never use any cotton pads to apply toner or essence because cotton just soaks up all the product and that is a total waste. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Feel and Effect on the skin</span></div>
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The Essence is light weight and <span style="font-size: large;">absorbs pretty quickly</span> and nicely into my skin. It does stay tacky on the skin for initial minute or so. Then it sets in. There are essential oils in this essence so, the skin feels moisturized and nourished, but there is <span style="font-size: large;">no greasy residue</span>. Even though it is so light and thin in consistency, it hydrates beautifully and I believe essential oils are the reason. It is a Retinol based product, so complete effect of this can be seen after using it for quite sometime. I did notice over all improvement in the texture of the skin, but I was also using other good products as a part of my skincare routine. The essence never irritated my skin. There was no stinging, redness or itchiness. It layers well under other products without pilling.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Packaging</span></div>
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The packaging is gorgeous! It comes in a tall, white glass bottle with the signature Gold rim on the cap and gold font. It is so pretty! As beautiful as it looks on my vanity, I am always paranoid about knocking it down and wrecking it. </div>
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This is a Retinol based product and even though the brand suggests to use it any time of the day, I prefer to use it at night only. <span style="font-size: large;">Retinol is damaged by sunlight</span>, which is why it is recommended as a night-time use product. It can also make the skin sensitive to sunlight and prone to hyper pigmentation, so I prefer applying it at night. Needless to say, <span style="font-size: large;">sunscreen is a must</span> during the day.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Final thoughts
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The formulation and composition of the Essence is such that it won't show instant results. Apart from the initial hydration, moisturizing and some improvement in texture after 2 weeks of use, I am yet to see any major difference in my skin. Sometimes, true effects of a product is seen when they are withdrawn from the routine. This is something I personally notice with Essence and Toners. When I stop using them, I see how my skin looks and then figure out how good or bad the product was working for my skin. There are not many Retinol based Essences that I know of and it is comparatively easier to incorporate Retinols in this form for someone who is new to this ingredient.</div>
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I will edit the post after a month or so, if I have to add anything new in my usage experience. </div>
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As far as cost is concerned it is pretty high. At $95 for 5 oz/ 150 mL of product, it is definitely not a must-have but a good, luxurious product to incorporate in your skincare routine if pocket permits.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Availabilty</span></div>
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/4Fvo" target="_blank">Sephora</a>, <a href="https://www.octoly.com/c/hbtcj/r/hb2io" target="_blank">Eve Lom</a>, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/4FwI" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a>, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/4Fvt" target="_blank">Neiman Marcus</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Disclaimer: Eve Lom gifted me this product for review purposes. Not a paid post. Some links are Affiliate links. </i></span></div>
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<i>A gentle exfoliating face cleanser that removes impurities and excess oil without drying while refining the look of pores for smooth, soft skin.</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Key Ingredients</span></div>
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White sugar crystals derived from beet roots provide <span style="font-size: large;">micro-polish effect </span>to help smooth the skin and prevent moisture loss.</div>
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Strawberry fruit and blackcurrant fruit extracts from wild berries help to maintain a healthy-looking complexion.</div>
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Soapberry peel extract, from the berries of the Sapindus Mukorossi tree helps to <span style="font-size: large;">gently cleanse</span>.</div>
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Grapeseed oil helps to <span style="font-size: large;">maintain hydration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Physical exfoliation</span> means exfoliating manually using products that are abrasive or tools that physically slough away the debris on the outer most layer of skin without using any chemicals. Facial brushes, Wash clothes, Sponges or the usual face scrubs with gritty particles are all Physical Exfoliants.<br />
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Physical exfoliation has a very bad reputation. It is like committing a sin in the world of skincare industry. Using wrong products or rather using harsh and abrasive exfoliators like walnut or apricot shell scrub is partly a reason for that reputation. </blockquote>
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I personally enjoy good, fine quality, not too abrasive physical exfoliators once a week. It works for my skin. No microscopic tear or anything (not that I have tested my face under the microscope) but has never caused any trouble or issues.<br />
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Amber colored, viscous liquid that has the consistency of honey. It is not sticky, not greasy and has fine sugar granules dispersed in it that is neither too gritty or abrasive.</div>
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It smells like sweet strawberry on baked goods. It is very reminiscent of Fresh Sugar Face Polish. This one is a bit sweeter though.</div>
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I use it in the morning as my first cleanse, when I have no makeup on. Just take a nickel sized amount on lightly moist skin (not dripping wet). Massage the cleanser in circular motion gently using light pressure. Sometimes, I leave it on for few minutes for extra hydration then rinse it off with warm water.</div>
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The granules of sugar are neither too big nor too gritty. They are fine, grainy but <span style="font-size: large;">not abrasive</span>. They pretty much dissolve within 10-12 seconds on coming in contact with water. So the<span style="font-size: large;"> exfoliation is very mild. </span>This is technically not a face scrub to begin with. It is a face wash that has exfoliating granules. The formula is gentle enough to use everyday. It does not lathers into a foam or anything like that. Does not leaves any residue. The oils in the cleanser does not leaves the skin dry or stretched. The skin feels soft, supple and smooth and hydrated.</div>
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Comes in a pretty, soft squeeze tube with a flip top cap. The consistency of the product is thick fluid, so the product comes rushing down quickly if not snapped shut to close. </div>
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First of all this is<span style="font-size: large;"> NOT as scrub</span>. It is an exfoliating face wash, which means it is a face wash with some exfoliating granules in it. I don't see much of an exfoliating action with this one. As an exfoliating face wash it performs well. It is non stripping and my skin felt hydrated, smooth and supple. It does not strips the skin off its natural oils. This is a second cleanse for me, especially when I am not wearing any makeup or first cleanse in the morning. I personally find this one as a 'quick pre-prep before getting ready' kinda thing. It is gentle to use almost everyday. The daily formula allows to customize the cleanse. Use more water for less exfoliation or less water for more scrubby effect. I prefer the later, as the granules are too mild. The beautiful scent is a bonus. It is a good product, just not a must have. </div>
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/4wrR" target="_blank">Sephora</a>, <a href="https://www.octoly.com/c/hbtcj/r/hb4gv" target="_blank">Fresh</a>, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/4wrU" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Clean it Zero</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> is a </span><span style="font-size: large;">3-in-1 Cleansing Balm</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> is a hypoallergenic cleanser that Quickly Melts Away Stubborn Face & Eye Makeup and Completely Cleanses Skin in One Simple Step. Zero Balance Technology deeply cleanses and gently exfoliates without stripping the skin, leaving it hydrated and fresh.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Double cleansing</span> has become an indispensable part of my skincare routine. The first cleanse that is usually an oil based cleanser or balm that removes makeup gently and and super cleans the face.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Key Ingredients</span></div>
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Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Onsen-Sui, Bamboo Extract</div>
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<li>Bamboo extract is a potent antioxidant with skin-soothing properties. It’s rich in flavonoids, which help protect skin against UV damage. Bamboo extract also contains high amounts of silica, a natural compound that occurs in skin that is crucial to the production of collagen.</li>
<li>onsen water, Asian hot spring waters.</li>
<li>Acerola is a type of cherry known for its high levels of vitamin C, which has strong restorative and soothing properties.</li>
<li>Raspberry leaf extract contains antioxidants that help protect skin from damage while also nourishing and toning skin.</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Full List of Ingredients</span></div>
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<i>Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Synthetic Wax, Onsen-Sui, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fragrance, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Polydiethyleneglycol Adipate/IPDI Copolymer, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate Copolymer</i></div>
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<i>This cleansing balm has been formulated without parabens, sulfates, phthalates, mineral oil, alcohol, or artificial coloring.</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Color Texture and Consistency</span></div>
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Pale white, soft, smooth sherbet-y texture. It is non slippery, non sticky solid balm that is very light weight. It has a high melting point, so it does not melts at higher temperature and maintains its solid state. It does not turns into a liquid, oily mess.</div>
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This cleansing balm has a <span style="font-size: large;">pH level of 6.1</span></div>
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It has a light floral scent to it. Very pleasing. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Products shown: LANCÔME Ombre Hypnôse Stylo Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick, Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil, L'ORÉAL Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner, Marc Jacobs Lipstick, Nudestix Lip and Cheek Pencil and Red Sharpie</i></span><br />
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This is my first step in double cleansing routine. I take a dime size scoop of the oil cleanser, using the little spatula (included) and gently massage the formula all over the face and neck without using any water. The key to using any oil based cleanser effectively is to just apply it and leave it alone for few seconds. The product is in soft solid state initially but massaging slowly, it turns into more of an oil that dissolves makeup effortlessly.</div>
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Then I add a little bit of lukewarm water to the face to emulsify the product using upward, circular motions. Adding water causes the formula to turn slightly milky. Then rinse thoroughly using lukewarm water. I follow it with foam/cream water-based cleanser.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Feel and Effect on the skin</span></div>
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The cleanser does not feels heavy or oily on the skin. The sherbet-y textured solid balm cleanser dissolves and lifts the makeup easily without tugging or pulling the skin. It removes most waterproof makeup without stripping the face of its natural oils. Does not clogs the pores. Removes impurities. The product rinses well without leaving any greasy residue. The skin does not feel dry or stretched. It feels smooth, soft, moisturized and hydrated. I do clean my eye makeup using an eye makeup remover because I use kohl on my waterline and I have a very specific way to clean it using ear buds. I don't completely rely on this product to remove my eye makeup, but it does the job well. I tested.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Packaging</span></div>
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Comes in a lovely pink tub with a lid on top that has a notch to hold the plastic spatula it comes with. It is easy to scoop out the balm with the little spatula. Love the fact that it is solid state and not a liquid mess. Very travel friendly.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Final Thoughts</span></div>
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It is a lovely, simple oil based first cleanser. Everything from texture to performance is amazing. It is very effective and easy to use, removes impurities and even stubborn makeup with ease without tugging. It leaves no residue on rinsing. Does not dries my skin out and leaves it soft, smooth and hydrated. The ingredient list is skin friendly and the scent is very pleasant. It is travel friendly and easy on the pocket. Pretty gentle and can be used on all skin types though the brand does has multiple variations of their cleansing balms catering to various, specific skin needs and requirements.</div>
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A <span style="font-size: large;">body scrub </span>that exfoliates to reveal healthier-looking skin. This fast-acting KP body scrub delivers the benefits of a <span style="font-size: large;">chemical peel and micro-dermabrasion treatment in one</span>. Glycolic and Lactic Acids at a combined level of 10% help loosen skin’s top layer and decongest pores with Pumice Buffing Beads that whisks it all away.</div>
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KP stands for Keratosis Piliaris also know as Chicken skin is a common, harmless skin condition that causes dry, rough patches and tiny bumps, usually on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks or buttocks. These bumps look like goosebumps. The bumps generally don't hurt or itch. These rough-feeling bumps are actually plugs of dead skin cells. Dry skin can make these bumps more noticeable</blockquote>
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- Pumice Buffing Beads: Natural exfoliating particles that mechanically remove dead cells on skin's surface to reveal brighter looking skin.</div>
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- Glycolic & Lactic Acids: Alpha hydroxy acids that exfoliate skin and help it appear brighter and improve texture.</div>
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- Vitamin E: A vitamin rich in antioxidants, helps condition and soothe skin and stave off environmental aggressors.</div>
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Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Color, Texture and Consistency</span></div>
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Light Cement Gray color with fine sand like gritty texture. These sandy abrasive materials are densely suspended in a creamy substance. Non-sticky. </div>
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Nothing significant. It just has a product scent. Not overwhelming, bad, floral or perfume like. </div>
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As I have used chemical and physical body exfoliators before, I sort of knew I would tolerate this one. So I used this thrice a week. Just apply a dollop onto wet skin and gently massage with fingertips on my arms, thighs and upper part of the back, then rinse it and pat dry. It is very important to apply this on wet skin and make sure to avoid getting the gritty scrub into the eyes. I then follow with a body oil. Even a body cream/moisturizer would work. I just prefer oil.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Feel and Effects on the skin</span></div>
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The scrub is very gritty in texture, so a little goes a long way. The moist texture helps the product to actually stay on the body and spread easily and not just fall as crumbs all over. The Pumice Buffing Beads are natural exfoliating particles and they mechanically <span style="font-size: large;">remove dead cells</span> on skin's surface and decongest pores, giving all the benefits of <span style="font-size: large;">micro-dermabrasion </span>treatment. The skin feels soft, smooth and less bumpy just after three uses. The lactic and glycolic acids helps with the <span style="font-size: large;">chemical peel treatment</span> by loosening the skin’s top layer, revealing brighter skin. I didn’t notice any sensitivity, tingling or burning. There was visible brightness on my upper back area. I have some real, dark hyperpigmented, leathery dry patches on my back and they looked smoother and felt less leathery. The skin appeared healthy and even in texture. </div>
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Comes in a soft squeeze tube with a plastic flip top cap. I prefer my shower products in tubes over jars and tubs as I don't have to dunk my wet fingers into the jars. Also, it avoids getting water into the container. It is just hygienic and user friendly. The packaging is <span style="font-size: large;">recyclable</span>. </div>
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I totally love this Body Scrub. The Pumice Buffing Beads have just the right amount of grittiness to it. It is abrasive yet not harsh on the skin. The particles are very fine in texture. The combination of Lactic and Glycolic acids in 10% combination is effective yet gentle. There is no tingling, redness or burning sensation. It does not get rid of the bumpy, dry patches completely but improves the texture of the skin considerably by making is appear smooth and soft. With constant use I am hoping to see more improvement in the condition of the skin.</div>
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A patch test is recommended for those with sensitive skin.</div>
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This product contains glycolic and lactic acids that may increase skin’s sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. <span style="font-size: large;">Use sunscreen</span>, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not intended for facial use</span>. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse well with water.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">This Product was complimentary from First Aid Beauty. All opinions are my own. Not a paid post. </span></div>
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<a href="https://www.octoly.com/c/hbtcj/r/hb255" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">AMOREPACIFIC Dual Nourishing Lip Serum</span></a></div>
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<i>A luxurious lip serum with a unique dual-layered texture is infused with green tea seed oil and vintage green tea essence for younger and fuller-looking lips. The dual layered formula is a mix of oil and water infused with botanical ingredients. </i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Key Ingredients</span></div>
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Fermented vintage green tea, green tea seed oil, sunflower seed oil, camellia sinensis leaf extract and alcohol along with glycerin among other ingredients.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methyl Styrene/Indene Copolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Fragrance, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Lipids. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Water, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Disodium Edta, Propanediol, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This product is vegan and cruelty-free.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Color, Texture, Consistency</span></div>
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Honey colored, light weight, glossy gel- liquid in the bottle. (there is a small transparent window on the other side of the container) It is neither to thick nor too runny. The <span style="font-size: large;">dual layered formula is a mix of oil and water infused with botanical ingredients. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Scent and Taste</span></div>
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It smells like Lychee jelly and is very pleasing. Not overwhelming like other Amore Pacific products. The taste is bitter. Not too bitter, but not something I would enjoy if I accidentally licked it. As this is a lip product, the taste factor is of utmost importance to me. </div>
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This is a dual layered formula, which means the two layers are separated and it is very important to shake the bottle well before each application. There is a decent sized sponge applicator, that has weird brown dots on the tip, which I believe are due to green tea extracts. One or two swipes are enough to coat the lips with thin layer of the serum.</div>
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The product feels super <span style="font-size: large;">light weight</span> on the lips, without being thick, sticky or heavy. It literally feels like water on application but leaves a thin greasy film. It is absorbed by the lips almost instantly and hydrates and moisturizes the lips making them soft, supple and appear full. The lips look smooth, shiny and healthy. The moisture doesn’t last for long. I find myself re-applying the product multiple times. (once every hour and half or so) It doesn’t peel or dry my lips. I didn't had any perioral issues with boils or redness. It is easy to layer lipstick over this serum and vice versa. </div>
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Cute shiny bottle, with a transparent window on the side. It helps to figure out if the bottle is full or empty. Comes with a sponge applicator that is shaped to mimic green tea flower. I like the design. It is broad and slightly concave on one side. The size is perfect enough to cover and hug the whole lips and the pointed tip easily fits into the corners of the mouth. The design of the bottle does not allows the sponge to over saturate itself with product. </div>
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It is a decent product. As a serum, other than the <span style="font-size: large;">non sticky/tacky, light weight texture</span> in user friendly portable bottle, I didn’t find anything unique in this serum to justify the <span style="font-size: large;">high price </span>tag. It does moisturize, but then so do my cheaper lip balms. The hydration doesn't last for very long time. Re-application is needed. It does make the <span style="font-size: large;">lips look plump and glossy</span> for short amount of time. So, it is good to have in my purse as it layers well over a lipstick and makes the lip look full and shiny, like a luxurious lip gloss with some added benefits for the lips. </div>
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As far as the ingredients are concerned, I think addition of Alcohol in a nourishing lip serum seems unnecessary, though I think that it is the alcohol that gives the serum that lovely light weight texture. Maybe in the longer run, with constant use, I might see some additional benefits. </div>
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<a href="https://www.octoly.com/c/hbtcj/r/hb255" target="_blank">Neiman Marcus</a>, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/32w1" target="_blank">Sephora</a> </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Amore Pacific gifted me this product to try and review. This is not a paid review. Some links are Affiliate links. All opinions are my own.</span></div>
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/319Q" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">LANCÔME Ombre Hypnôse Stylo Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">An ultra-creamy, high pigment on the go, easy to use shadow stick and eye liner, with a self-sharpener included. It stays put for as long as 24Hours!</span></div>
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This on-the-go, easy-to-use eye shadow stick and eye liner glides seamlessly onto lids and blends perfectly to create any eye shadow look, from a smoky eye to a winged eyeliner. Simply twist up the shadow stick and apply the ultra-creamy, waterproof formula all over the eye lid. These rich shades can be mixed and matched for endless looks.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Isododecane, Synthetic Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Rice Bran Wax, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tin Oxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol. [+/- May Contain: Ci 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, Ci 75470 / Carmine, Ci 77000 / Aluminum Powder, Ci 77007 / Ultramarines, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides, Ci 77510 / Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, Ci 77510 / Ferric Ferrocyanide, Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Mica].</span></div>
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Formulated without Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates</div>
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These come in four finishes. Satin, Matte, Shimmer and Metallic and there are a total of 15 shades available as I type this. The matte metallic shades can also double as a waterproof eyeliner.</div>
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I have it in 6 shades.</div>
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<i>01 Or Inoubliable - light gold (satin finish)</i></div>
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<i>02 Sable Enchante - sandy gold (metallic Finish)</i></div>
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<i>04 Brun Captivant - dark metallic brown (shimmer finish)</i></div>
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<i>05 Erika F - Khaki Green (Satin Finish)</i></div>
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<i>24 Or Cuirve - Copper (Metallic Finish)</i></div>
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<i>25 Platine - silvery brown (Metallic Finish)</i></div>
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These are super creamy, highly pigmented, non sticky and not too wet or too hard in the tube.</div>
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Nothing can be as easy as using these shadow sticks. Simply twist up the shadow stick and apply the ultra-creamy product all over the lid. Then blend it either with fingers or a synthetic eye brush for a quick, easy look. I prefer fingers over a brush, because I find this starts to set almost immediately. I usually go in for a single color all over the lid as a wash of color and then use a darker, complimenting color as a liner or sometimes I enjoy mixing a darker shade to the outer corner for added depth and color.</div>
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These eyeshadows are super soft and creamy. They<span style="font-size: large;"> do not tug </span>or pull the delicate eye lids. They <span style="font-size: large;">glide on like butter</span>. The pencil is <span style="font-size: large;">highly pigmented</span> and one to two swipes are enough to get a rich color. I find that these are <span style="font-size: large;">easy to blend</span> with fingers than with brush because they start to set almost instantly. It is advisable to do one eye at a time and keep blending as needed. The shimmery shades have very fine shimmers, that are not gritty in texture and the shimmers don't migrate everywhere by end of the day. The metallic shades or the shimmery shades don't make my eyelids looks wrinkly.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Longevity</span></div>
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The <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/32bx" target="_blank">Ombre Hypnose Stylo </a>Eye Shadow Sticks <span style="font-size: large;">lasts on the eyelids forever</span>. Agreed that this is an exaggerated statement, but on serious note, these shadows stay put for several hours and <span style="font-size: large;">does not fade or crease</span> on my super oily eye lids. The shimmers don't transfer either. The formula is <span style="font-size: large;">waterproof</span> and can be removed using an eye makeup remover or an oil based cleanser or balm cleanser.</div>
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Sturdy, twist up tube with a lid that snaps shut and prevents the shadow sticks from drying out or becoming hard and stiff. There is a built in <span style="font-size: large;">sharpener at the end</span>. When the tip gets dull, unscrew the sharpener on the back to refine the point. This might be little wasteful but is very handy if using as a eyeliner.</div>
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I find this to be very user friendly, on the go eye makeup product that gives a polished look when time is an issue. I wear glasses and I am practically blind without them. So it is a little difficult for me do eye makeup quickly. The blending of shadows requires me to literally get inside the mirror to see what i am doing. This is one major reason I have always preferred single or two shadow looks. The shadow sticks makes it easy for me to look put together in no time. Just a <span style="font-size: large;">quick swipe of color</span> and <span style="font-size: large;">blend with fingers</span> is all that is needed with this product.<br />
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3190" target="_blank">Laura Mercier Caviar Stick</a> Eye shadows have been an all time favorite of mine and I find that one does not set almost instantly, thus giving enough time to blend the colors seamlessly, without hurry. This one sets pretty quickly. Also, the color selection in the Caviar sticks are more flattering on my skintone and eye color. I find the shades of <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/319Q" target="_blank">Lancome Ombre Hypnose Stylo</a> that I have tiny bit more shimmery for my taste. Would love to pick the other warm shades that they have in their collection. With that being said, these eyeshadow sticks perform wonderfully without budging, fading or creasing. A major plus point of these sticks are the shape. The pointed tip makes it very easy to use this as eyeliner and that tiny sharpener at the back comes in handy. A good product, especially if you find the color that flatters you the most. </div>
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/32bx" target="_blank">Ulta</a>, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/319Q" target="_blank">Sephora</a>, <a href="https://www.octoly.com/c/hbtcj/r/hb3ho" target="_blank">Lancome</a>, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/32bA" target="_blank">Macys</a>, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/32ab" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>These shadow sticks are Complimentary from Lancôme. Lancôme gifted me these via Octoly to try and review the product. Not a paid post. All opinions are my own. Some links are Affiliate Links.</i></span></div>
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You are so lazy!! You need a battery operated machine to brush your teeth!!!</div>
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These were the exact words my mom had used in 2016 when she saw me using my electric toothbrush. I have been using this high tech tool for quite some time now. I do switch to manual toothbrush once in a while but honestly it is not the same.</div>
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The controlled pressure and vibration that the electric toothbrushes use are just amazing! That is what I had all these years. A basic electric toothbrush. To get the pressure and vibration customized for every single task and part of teeth is just mind blowing. This exactly what this <a href="https://www.smilebrilliant.com/product/electric-toothbrush#dazzlensparkle" target="_blank">cariPRO™ ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH is</a>. A well customized electric tooth brush.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Brush Design</span><br />
The Body of the brush has an ergonomic slim design, with <span style="font-size: large;"> Soft-touch silicone rubber grip</span> <span style="font-size: large;">handle</span>. It has an aesthetically pleasing Graphite matte gray color. There are two buttons. One power button and one to change the brushing modes. There are two indicators as well. One battery indicator, that indicates charge and <span style="font-size: large;">illuminated display</span> that indicates the operating mode.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.smilebrilliant.com/product/toothbrush-heads#dazzlensparkle" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Brush Head</span></a> is decently sized with soft, angled and tufted DuPont™ bristles and a silicone <span style="font-size: large;">Tongue Scraper</span> at the back. The <span style="font-size: large;">head replacement </span>is super convenient. Just quick one click attachment.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Brush Features and Performance</span></div>
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This is the exciting part. In the past, every single electric or battery operated tooth brush I have used just had one setting. The <a href="https://www.smilebrilliant.com/product/electric-toothbrush#dazzlensparkle" target="_blank">cariPRO™ ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH</a> has a total of five pre-designed modes for different areas of the mouth and their specific needs.</div>
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<i>CLEAN: Optimal cleaning results</i></div>
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<i>WHITE: High speed polishing</i></div>
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<i>MASSAGE: Gentle stimulation</i></div>
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<i>GUM CARE: Timed pulse gum & gumline health</i></div>
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<i>SENSITIVE: Ideal for sensitive teeth</i></div>
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You can shift from one mode to another, just by clicking a single button.</div>
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The brushing action is pretty powerful, with 40,000 vibrations / minute (VPM) and the soft bristles make sure to leave every nook and cranny of the mouth squeaky clean. The Auto-Timer that is set to two minutes, help maintain a good timed brush routine. Also, the Interval Timer that is set within these two minutes is very helpful. The 30 second pause signals that it is time to move on to the next area of the mouth.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My experience</span></div>
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I have a small mouth and my dentist realized that I was not getting any wiser, so he just decided to remove all four wisdom teeth. Without getting into too much details about the aftermath of that painful dental surgery, I can only tell that it makes certain areas of the mouth and gums sensitive and prone to food lodging in every little groove that once held my tooth. A good brushing routine with proper gum care is of utmost importance. Unable to do so can lead to bleeding gums and bad breadth and no one wants that!</div>
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The clean and sensitive settings are well designed to cater everyday dental needs. The small brush heads reaches every corner of the mouth and the pre-set vibrations don't disturb the gums to make them raw or bleed.</div>
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The White and Massage modes are something that I don't use everyday. The high speed polishing action of the White Mode removes the plaque build up. The claims are that an electric tooth brush removes 7x more plaque than a manual toothbrush. I don't know about the 7x claim but it makes the teeth squeaky clean and over a period of time, I have noticed coffee stains disappear. I didn't realize I had these stains until I saw comparatively brighter teeth. The massage mode is a fun mode for me. I just enjoy that action and feel on my front teeth. It is actually very relaxing! I use these features probably four times a week during my PM routine. Did I mention, I brush twice a day, Religiously!</div>
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The brush has a <span style="font-size: large;">timer feature</span>, as mentioned above and let me tell you, it is one of the most handy features. I cannot tell you how long two minutes are! I used to brush so quickly, way less than recommended brushing time. Since using this one though, I can confidently tell you it DOES make a noticeable difference if brushed correctly.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Benefits</span></div>
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While my mom associated me using electric brush as a sign of laziness, she too agrees that for healthier, whiter and brighter teeth electric tooth brush is the way to go. Once she started using these (not this brand), it was hard for her to go back to manual brushing.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Power & Charging</span></div>
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The Technical mumbo jumbo is important to understand too. The brush comes with a soft-touch grip, wireless Induction Charger Dock with No exposed metal. The brush is charged by setting it on dock and if you remember the whole high school current voltage and stuff, at 100-240v ~ 50/60Hz this can be used both in the US and Internationally. So all you frequent travelers need not carry anything additional. The Battery type is 800 mAh rechargeable Lithium ION and the Battery Life is Up to 4 weeks on full charge.</div>
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Comes with a 2 year limited warranty and is <span style="font-size: large;">Waterproof</span> PVx7 Rated which is our language means this will survive under 3ft water for 30 mins. Makes it safe for use in shower or bath.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Availability & Affordability</span></div>
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The brush comes in mutiple sets. As Deluxe, Individual and, Couples Package. These sets are the best way to go. I find <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.smilebrilliant.com/product/electric-toothbrush#dazzlensparkle" target="_blank">cariPRO™ Electric Toothbrush</a> </span>is pretty affordable in comparison to others available in the market. With so many features offered, it is the best out there. The replacement brush heads can be purchased separately too. So, once you have the brush, all you need is to replace the head as and when needed. As per their website, they ship world wide. So you can enjoy beautiful smile from anywhere in the world.</div>
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These make great gifts too. Especially during the holidays for the whole family. My thirteen year old son has been eyeing this brush since the day I got it to try and now I know what i am going to gift the boy. I think it is a wonderful and thoughtful gift for family members. The tiny brush heads would make great stocking stuffer too. I know holidays are six months away but we are already in MAY. No harm in planning ahead and having options!</div>
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This is probably one of the <span style="font-size: large;">best electric tooth brushes</span> I have used and I let me assure you, I have used a lot! A wonderful,<span style="font-size: large;"> durable, aesthetically pleasing design</span> with <span style="font-size: large;">multiple features</span> and an <span style="font-size: large;">affordable price</span>. Simple things like how the brush feels in the hand, switching from one brushing mode to another with ease to the way the bristles feel on the gums, everything about this particular brush is praise worthy. I think it is worth investing for<span style="font-size: large;"> dental hygiene </span>and <span style="font-size: large;">dental health </span>and this particular brand made sure that they give the best, <span style="font-size: large;">dentist grade brushing experience</span> at home every single day!!<br />
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This product is complimentary from First Aid Beauty<br />
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<i>A non-abrasive, extra-strength, at-home exfoliating peel that help resurface, smooth, and brighten skin by removing dead skin cells.</i></div>
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<i>Regular use of Facial Radiance Intensive Peel helps maximize absorption of active ingredients from skincare products. The unique combination of three different types of exfoliators (lactic acid, salicylic acid, and actizyme) work together to provide effective exfoliating results and help support the skin’s natural renewal. Clay and active charcoal help maintain ph balance to improve the look of skin’s texture and clarity.</i></div>
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Lactic Acid and Salicylic Acid (Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids): Help skin appear brighter by exfoliating and improving texture.</div>
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Mucor Miehei Extract: Exfoliates skin; composed of mushroom enzymes.</div>
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Active Charcoal: Helps draw out dirt and impurities from skin.</div>
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Kaolin Clay: Helps absorb impurities and purify the skin.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ingredient Callouts </span></div>
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Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.</div>
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A patch test on the inner arm is recommended for those with sensitivity or novice peel user.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sunburn alert</span></div>
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This product contains alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) that may increase skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. <span style="font-size: large;">Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing and limit sun exposure</span> while using this product and for a week afterwards.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Color, Texture and Consistency</span></div>
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Pale Sea foam green in color, the mask is soft, smooth, non gritty, non greasy, not to dense but thick, light weight clay cream. </div>
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The website recommends using the mask after a successful patch test, initially for 30 seconds to a minute and then gradually building up to the full three minutes, as per the skin's tolerance level. If any redness occurs, use at night after cleansing.</div>
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The mask has a clay base, but it <span style="font-size: large;">never dries</span> completely, simply because 30 seconds to three minutes are not enough for it to fully dry. The mask did not tingle or burn all the time it was on my face, but once washed off, my face <span style="font-size: large;">burned like hell</span>! and it did not burn all over, just in patches around the mouth and cheek area. This sensation was insanely difficult to handle and totally new to me as I had never experienced anything like this before. I immediately applied hydrating and cooling essence, followed by soft, healing serums and creams. It took whole 20-30 minutes for that burning sensation to completely go away. There was no redness or rawness. There was no itching or peeling either.</div>
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I didn't notice immediate results. After few uses (three times a week) for a week, I did notice some <span style="font-size: large;">brightening</span> and my skin tone appeared even. The darker shadows aka my hyper-pigmentation that usually aggravates in sunny situations appeared less noticeable. The skin texture was <span style="font-size: large;">not smooth </span>though. Usually, when I use peels at home, the very first significant difference I notice is the smooth skin texture but with this one I found the texture was not smooth. There were no dry patches nor there were any raised bumps but over all the skin surface felt rough. Strange, but true. Pores were never a big issue for me, because as per me, I think my pore size is pretty acceptable. So I didn't expect much change in that area. </div>
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I have used multiple products from First Aid Beauty and everything I have used from them has been very calming, soothing and repairing. The <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3PYs" target="_blank">Ultra Repair® Cream Intense Hydration</a> is a fabulous body cream. The <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3PZm" target="_blank">FIRST AID BEAUTY Ultra Repair Instant Oatmeal Mask</a> is my go to mask for basically any day any time of the year. The <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3PZi" target="_blank">FIRST AID BEAUTY Face Cleanser</a>, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3PZk" target="_blank">Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer </a>and <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3PZj" target="_blank">Ultra Repair® Hydrating Serum</a> were my choice of skincare products a year back. The <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3PYA" target="_blank">FIRST AID BEAUTY Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser With Red Clay</a> is an unusual choice of cleanser for my dry skin, but I enjoy using it every summer. It is very refreshing and removes every last trace of sunscreen. </div>
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So when I tried this peel, I was expecting mild tingling and the usual light irritation that one gets using AHA products, but shockingly this set my face on fire! Even after using it for multiple times, my skin refuses to get used to it. It burns every single time and I still don't know why. As far as the effects are concerned, they are not instant but they definitely show results over a period of time. The improvement in skintone is acceptable, but the roughness on skin is not. This is a decent mask if your skin can handle it. Not a great one for sensitive skin and for all other skin types, I would urge a patch test and slow start. Also, this is not a quick, perk me up kind of instant brightening peel or mask. It is not something I would use few hours before a party. </div>
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Reshamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239205785623176962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8008037582863229995.post-15166923589972010992019-05-24T03:30:00.000-05:002019-05-24T07:56:02.528-05:00NATURA BRASIL- PATAUÁ RESTORATIVE HAIR OIL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The definition of hair oil is very different in my home country. For us hair oil means straight up oils. Coconut Oil, Almond oil, Sesame Oil are the basics. These are then infused and cooked with multiple herbal powders, pastes and strained later to get clear herbal oil. We massage is all over the scalp and wash it as usual. It is a ritual.</div>
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Here, in the states, Hair oil is more of a styling product that has silicones in it that smooths the frizz, adds shine to the hair and protects against the bad effects of hot hair tools.</div>
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<i>This transformative multi-tasking hair oil is concentrated with restorative Brazilian patauá oil to treat damaged hair. Rich in Omega-9 and fatty acids, it replenishes and strengthens hair strands against daily damage. Smooths frizz and adds shine to seal in sleekness for supple, soft-to-touch hair.</i></div>
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<i>Reduces split ends considerably.</i></div>
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<i>Protects against heat styling tools such as hairdryers, curling irons and flat irons.</i></div>
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Star Ingredient: Patauá Patauá oil, rich in omega-9 and fatty acids, strengthens the internal structure of the hair fiber, leaving hair soft and shiny.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cyclopentasiloxane, Octyldodecanol, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone, Oenocarpus Bataua (Pataua) Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum (Fragrance), Mauritia Flexuosa (Buriti) Fruit Oil , Tocopherol</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">CI 60725 (Violet 2), CI 61565 (Green 6), CI 47000 (Yellow 11), Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Geraniol, Linalool</span></div>
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Formulated Without parabens, sulfates, phthalates, propylene glycol, mineral oil, PABA, petroleum, triclosan, DEA and animal ingredients.</div>
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The product is Vegan.</div>
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Pale green, slippery, not too thick or dense, light, viscous fluid</div>
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It has a very distinct herbal scent. Every product from the PATAUÁ line has this same similar scent. It is a little intense that lingers on for a while, but nothing that is bad or obnoxious. </div>
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I use a few drops (3-4 may be) to palms of hands, rub them together to evenly distribute, and gently glide palms through hair, moving from mid-length to ends. I use it on both dry or damp hair, before or after air or blow drying. Never apply silicone based product on the scalp.</div>
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The most important thing and that is what made this product on my good list is the fact that this oil does not weighs my hair down. I have very dry, thin and wispy hair. So even the tiniest amount of oil makes my hair appear greasy and weigh it down. This leaves my hair silky soft and manageable. It eases out the frizz and prevents tangling. It does give some shine to the hair, but not that glossy sheen that I get from using some other products. I personally prefer high glossy sheen for my dull, thin hair. </div>
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Comes in a cute plastic bottle with a pump. It dispenses adequate amount of product without any leaks. There is a cap that protects the pump.</div>
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I like this oil. There are many similar products that I have tried in the past and some were hits while a few didn't work. I realized that consistency of these kind of oils matter a lot. For my kind of thin hair, a thicker consistency and highly viscous fluid weighs them down badly, leaving it very greasy and making it appear extra sparse. This one is not too slippy. It definitely is slippery all thanks to the silicones, but way thinner than the other products that I have tried in the past. I wish this imparted a bit more sheen to the hair. </div>
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Few other favorites are <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3G12" target="_blank">BUMBLE AND BUMBLE Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil,</a> <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3G2j" target="_blank"> OUAI Hair Oil</a>, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3G2t" target="_blank">ALTERNA HAIRCARE Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil Dry Oil Mist</a>, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3G2F" target="_blank">ALTERNA HAIRCARE Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil Pure Treatment Oil</a>, </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3CVI" target="_blank">CAUDALIE Vinosource S.O.S Intense Moisturizing Cream</a></span></div>
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Caudalie is a French, clean skincare brand and I have had amazing success with their <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3CXP" target="_blank">Vinoperfect</a> line of products that are specifically designed for Boosting Radiance and fixing uneven skintone. Their Vinosource line which is specially designed to hydrate the skin and calm redness and irritated, sensitive skin and Caudalie gifted me two of their products from this line to try.<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3CZp" target="_blank"> Vinosource S.O.S Thirst-Quenching Serum</a> and <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3CZL" target="_blank">Vinosource S.O.S Intense Moisturizing Cream</a></div>
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<i>An intense moisturizing cream with antioxidant-rich grapes to thoroughly hydrate even the most sensitive skin. This silky cream is the ultimate dry skin savior. It delivers intense hydration, calms redness, and repairs dry skin. </i></div>
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- Grape Water: Hydrates and soothes.</div>
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- Grape Seed Polyphenols: Provides antioxidant protection.</div>
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- Olive Squalane: Nurtures.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Water, Glycerin*, Squalane*, Ethylhexyl Cocoate*, Ethylhexyl Palmitate*, Cetearyl Alcohol*, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Water*, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil*, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate*, Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract*, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice*, Crithmum Maritimum Extract*, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oleyl Alcohol*, Cetearyl Glucoside*, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters*, Parfum (Fragrance), Tocopheryl Acetate*, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Citric Acid*, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol*, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.</span></div>
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The product is Formulated without Sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, triclocarban. It is vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging. </div>
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White, soft, smooth thick cream that is dense and super emollient. It is a rich cream!</div>
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The cream has a lovely light refreshing scent, that is not overwhelming or over powering. The subtle plant-based fragrance, combines green notes of bergamot, mandarin, lemon tree leaves, cucumber and fresh mint. Again, fragrances are very personal. While some people totally dislike fragrance in their skincare, I am not bothered by them, until and unless that scent is too weird, pungent or stale</div>
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I use a generous scoop with the tiny applicators that come with these creams. Dot it all over and massage it lightly on the skin until it is absorbed completely. I use it after following basic skincare steps like cleansing, toning with <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3CXH" target="_blank">CAUDALIE Vinoperfect Brightening Glycolic Essence </a>and over <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3CZp" target="_blank">Vinosource S.O.S Thirst-Quenching Serum</a>.</div>
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Even though the cream is thick, it spreads easily and evenly. Not every last bit of the cream is absorbed by the skin and there is a some percentage of product that sits on the top like a residue. A greasy residue and even though that sounds a little gross, it actually is not that bad. My dry skin appreciates a good moisturizing and hydrating cream. The purpose of hydration is to bind water into the skin and the purpose of moisturizing is to prevent that hydration/water from leaving the skin. This cream does exactly that along with repairing. I realized how amazingly it worked on my skin sensitivity and redness when I incorporated a new AHA Intensive Peel in my routine. Over exfoliation is such a culprit in ruining a perfectly fine skin and I refuse to learn from my mistakes. I tend to over exfoliate more often than I should. The redness, the rawness and the dry patches were handled beautifully by the combination of Vinosource serum and cream. It made the skin soft, fixed the dry patches and rawness. The skin looked plump, healthy and hydrated. Also, layering the cream over the serum was easy. It never pilled nor felt heavy. The cream didn't break me out nor clogged my pores. </div>
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I personally enjoyed the serum and cream combination. Have reviewed the<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3CZp" target="_blank"> Caudalie Vinosource S.O.S Thirst-Quenching Serum </a>in detail <a href="http://www.dazzlensparkle.com/2019/05/caudalie-vinosource-sos-thirst.html" target="_blank"><i><b>here</b></i></a>. The cream definitely is on the thick and dense side of the spectrum but it hydrates and nourishes beautifully. I use it as a night cream but I also enjoy using the cream alone as a hydrating face mask hours before an evening out to prepare the skin for makeup application. Works just perfect to even the skin texture! It leaves the skin<span style="font-size: large;"> soft, supple and plump</span>. It soothes the skin and <span style="font-size: large;">relieves tightness</span> and provides a long lasting comfortable feeling.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3Dy9" target="_blank">CAUDALIE Vinosource SOS Deep hydration serum</a></span></div>
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Caudalie is a French, clean skincare brand and I have had amazing success with their Vinoperfect line of products that are specifically designed for Boosting Radiance and fixing uneven skintone. Their Vinosource line which is specially designed to hydrate the skin and calm redness and irritated, sensitive skin and Caudalie gifted me two of their products from this line to try. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3Dy9" target="_blank">Vinosource S.O.S Thirst-Quenching Serum</a> and <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3DAe" target="_blank">Vinosource S.O.S Intense Moisuturizing Cream</a></div>
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<i>An oil-free serum packed with hyaluronic acid to treat dehydration and irritation. </i></div>
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<i>The serum works on dehydrated, dry, dull, or irritated skin. This serum enables the skin to retain more moisture over time, while instantly soothing any irritation. It helps to calm redness, sunburn, post-procedure rawness, and ultra-dryness.</i></div>
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-Organic Grape Water: Moisturizes and soothes. </div>
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-Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and plumps. </div>
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-Grape Seed Polyphenols: Protects with antioxidants, against harmful free radicals (like the sun, pollution, and stress).</div>
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-Olive Squalane: Deeply moisturizes, heals cracked or chapped skin, as well as soothes eczema and excessive dryness.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Water, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Water*, Glycerin*, Butylene Glycol*, Ethylhexyl Palmitate*, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Dimethicone, Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract*, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum (Fragrance), Squalane*, Potassium Sorbate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice*, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Oleate*, Sodium Carboxymethyl Betaglucan, Citric Acid, Sorbitan Laurate*, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Phytate*, Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate, Myristyl Malate Phosphonic Acid. *Plant origin.</span></div>
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It is formulated without Sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, Triclosan, Triclocarban. All skincare, hair, and makeup brands with the Clean Seal have less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is vegan, non-toxic, cruelty-free, hypoallergenic, safe for sensitive skin and pregnancy, and free of all fillers, synthetic chemicals, gluten, and GMOs.</div>
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Opaque white, light weight, not too thick nor too dense runny, watery fluid. The texture is very similar to the Caudalie Vinoperfect serum, which is a holy grail of mine. The ultra-light aqueous texture literally melts on the finger tips.</div>
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As per the description, it is a light fragrance with citrus notes on a refreshing bouquet: mandarin blossom, lemon tree leaves, cucumber water and fresh mint. I love how gorgeously they describe the scents. For me, it has a signature Caudalie scent to it, which is not over powering. It has a subtle, pleasant fragrance. </div>
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I use two full pumps worth product and apply it all over my face with finger tips. I follow it with Vinosource S.O.S Intense Moisturizing Cream. </div>
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The serum is very light weight fluid and so it spreads very easily. It remains tacky for a minute and then completely sets in without leaving any residue. It feel very light and watery on the skin. The face feels hydrated and nourished. It appears plump and soft. The serum is capable of providing enough moisture and hydration on its own but I follow it with a thick <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3DAe" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">moisturizer</span></a> from the same Vinosource line. </div>
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Comes in a simple, heavy glass bottle with a pump dispenser and a cap to protect the dispenser. Functional and elegant, both at the same time. </div>
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The purpose of hydration is to bind water into the skin and the purpose of moisturizing is to prevent that hydration/water from leaving the skin. One of the major ingredients in this serum, Hyaluronic Acid is a fantastic humectant. It draws water to the skin and help prevent moisture loss. I love that the serum is light enough to be worn under makeup during the day time. It did not clog my pores nor it broke me out. Leaves the skin hydrated, soft, supple and plump. No dry patches whatsoever. The S.O.S solution is concentrated in Grape Water to restore suppleness and freshness to dehydrated skin. No wonder they call it a moisturizing bubble.</div>
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I am enjoying using it now on my dry skin in warmer months. This will make a good summer serum. In combination with the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3DAe" target="_blank">Vinosource S.O.S Intense Moisturizing Cream</a>, this makes a wonderful skincare routine. </div>
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<a href="https://us.caudalie.com/face/products/serums/vinosource-s-o-s-thirst-quenching-serum.html" target="_blank">Caudalie</a>, <a href="https://www.octoly.com/c/hbtcj/r/hb42u" target="_blank">Sephora</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A three-in-one plumping, moisturizing, and color-boosting balm encased in pink genuine leather.</span></div>
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Le Rouge Perfecto is the ideal three-in-one balm to create lovely, glowy lips. Lips appear suppler, softer, and fuller upon application, and their natural color is subtly heightened, to the perfect nude. This balm naturally reacts with the Ph of your lips and provides an easy-to-wear tint. The balm comes encased in a gorgeous light pink genuine leather sheath, making it the perfect beauty accessory.</div>
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<i>Ingredients</i></div>
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<i>-Shea Butter: Slips into the fine lines of the lips to moisturize and nourish. </i></div>
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<i>-Pepperslim and Coolact: Create a slight puffiness and fresh sensation. </i></div>
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<i>-Eosin: Reacts with skin’s pH to bring a fresh and customized rosy shade.</i></div>
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This product is complimentary from Givenchy</div>
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The one I have is 03 Sparkling Pink which is a vivid pink with silvery shimmers all over. The shimmers or glitters are fine, visible and not gritty on the lips. The lip balm is not super mushy and has some firmness to it. It is not very soft in texture and so holds its shape without smooshing in the tube itself. The balm is not very slippy in texture</div>
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There is a subtle floral, perfume'y' fragrance to it. It is not very intense and dissipates quickly. It does not bother the olfactory nerves.</div>
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Apply on bare lips as and when needed, directly from the bullet. It is a lip balm in a tube! How many ways can one apply it! </div>
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The balm is fairly firm and glides on easily. The balm is not very slippy in texture. The one that I have has shimmers in it and these shimmers are not gritty at all. Not the most moisturizing and hydrating lip balm but because it is not super emollient, the color or the stain it leaves on the lips stays for quite some time. It does not sinks into the fine lines nor does it peel my lips after multiple applications. As far as the shimmers go, they are super fine and not gritty. They do migrate everywhere, simply because the lip balm loses its slip fairly quickly and there is nothing left that would hold the shimmers in place. This is not an issue because there are non shimmery versions too. I didn’t notice any cooling sensation or minty feeling. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Longevity</span></div>
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The stain lasts for quite a long time, but the moisturizing effect and hydration does not. </div>
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Re-application multiple times is needed. </div>
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The packaging is the star of the show. It is super luxe and well made. The tube is skinny and so is the product inside it. The outer case has a genuine pink leather sheath and the silver metal part has Givenchy engraved on it. There is a tiny button on the inside of the tube, that snugs well in the notch on the outer case. It is really a very gorgeous looking tube.</div>
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This is a super luxury product that is way overpriced for what it is. The ingredients are not the most amazing ones. They are basic and that is one reason the price is not justified. The main job of a tinted lip balm is to provide the tint and moisture. It does a great job of providing the color that is long lasting and sophisticated, but that is not the same in hydration and moisture department. Also, I find the shimmers totally unnecessary. There are non shimmery versions too and if I have the extra cash lying down, I would opt for the non shimmery version.</div>
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It is just a luxe lip balm.</div>
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3z5L" target="_blank">Sephora</a>, <a href="https://www.octoly.com/c/hbtcj/r/hasfp" target="_blank">Givenchy</a>, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/3z5Z" target="_blank">Neiman Marcus</a></div>
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CelleClé Skincare is a California, USA based skincare brand that launched April 2016</div>
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CelleClé Skincare Systems provide science-sophisticated, age-defying solutions for all skin types and conditions affected by the sensitizing and aging effects of modern lifestyles, urbanization, technology induced damage and the ever-changing environment.</div>
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It features some of the most unique plant flavonoids, which are produced in response to environmental stressors. Inspired by nature's ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment. CelleClé Skincare is infused with ingenious biomimetic and adaptogenic plant science that mimics our molecular keys, targeting receptors that have lost the ability to communicate.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>The DetoxyClean Cleanser is a cream-to-foam cleanser that penetrates deep into the pores to gently remove the most resistant makeup and dissolve impurities. The power ingredients detoxify environmental pollution, brighten and hydrate the skin leaving it radiantly clean and dewy.</i></span></div>
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Penetrates deep into the pores to gently remove even the most resistant makeup and clogs</div>
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Effortlessly dissolves surface impurities, while keeping the skin hydrated</div>
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Detoxifies environmental pollution on contact with cotton stem cells</div>
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Instantly brightens dull, tired complexion during cleansing</div>
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Leaves the skin hydrated, radiantly clean and dewy</div>
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<i>Green Clay | Eases the removal of polluted surface impurities with a high absorption capacity, helping to detoxify and purify while remineralizing the skin.</i></div>
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<i>Niacinamide | A multifunctional form of Vitamin B3 that restructures the epidermal barrier, energizes skin tone and increases firmness and radiance, adding to the skin's youthful look and feel.</i></div>
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<i>DexPanthenol | Pro-Vitamin B5 normalizes the skin's moisture levels and increases water retention, while instantly smoothing fine lines and other signs of surface aging.</i></div>
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<i>Cotton Stem Cells | By protecting the skin's vital cells from the aging effects of urban pollution, inflammation and dehydration are reduced, while firmness, suppleness and moisture are increased.</i></div>
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<i>Shea Butter | This luxurious butter, rich in cinnamic and oleic acid, is one of the world's best all natural moisturizers, which helps to soften and protect skin by preventing further moisture loss.</i></div>
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<i>DetoxyClean is formulated without formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, parabens, sulphates, mineral oil, synthetic dyes and fragrances, phthalates, gluten, nanoparticles, silicones or polyethylene beads. Vegan.</i></div>
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Pale greenish color with pearly hues, this smooth, creamy, light weight cleanser is neither too dense nor heavy. It has a fluffy, mouse consistency. </div>
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The cleanser has a very earthy medicinal scent with hint of some herbs. Honestly, not my favorite scent, but I can live with it. The scent disapates quickly. They have avoided using any artificial fragrance and that explains the natural scent. </div>
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I have used it both as first cleanse as well as second cleanse. In both cases, I apply 2 pumps over moist skin and massage to create a rich creamy layer, then massage it gently by adding a small amount of water to increase the lather. Once rich foam is created, I rinse it off with warm water. </div>
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It feels super gentle on the skin. There is no tingling or anything of that sort. It washes well without leaving any residue. The skin feels clean and not drying at all. I don't get that dry, stretchy feeling that some cleansers leave as they rip of the skins natural moisture. As a first cleanse, it effectively removes light makeup and sunscreen, but if I am wearing foundation and slightly heavier makeup, I prefer to cleanse my face with an oil based cleanser or cleansing balm and use this cleanser as my second cleanse. I follow all my cleansing ritual with a good toner and moisturizer. </div>
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The packaging is super luxurious. It comes in a chic, golden sturdy plastic bottle with a pump dispenser. There is a cap to avoid the cleanser from accidentally spilling on-the-go. Very travel friendly container. Looks aesthetically pleasing on the bathroom counter. One cannot deny that Instagram generation loves a gorgeous packaging!</div>
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This is a good cleanser. Nothing spectacular or out of the world. It is gentle on the skin yet effective in removing the makeup. It does not leave any residue nor strips the skin of its natural oils. I think it a solid addition in any skincare routine. Gentle enough to use around the eyes and can be equally appreciated by sensitive skin types. </div>
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NEOSTRATA Brightening Eye Cream is a dark circle corrector that is formulated to reduce the appearance of dark under eye circles, brighten and firm the look of tired eyes. It targets a restored look of firmness and moisture for a smooth, bright appearance. </div>
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<i>About the Brand</i></div>
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<i>NEOSTRATA® is defined as a combination of “new” and “layers,” which perfectly describes our skincare philosophy; we believe visible results come from renewing layers of the skin. Our comprehensive approach is two-fold: skin resurfacing and comprehensive rejuvenation.</i></div>
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A Multi-action complex of Antioxidants, Peptides, Algae extracts, and Stabilized Vitamins C & E PHA blend (Gluconolactone and Lactobionic Acid)</div>
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Pale buttery yellow in color, this is a light weight cream, that is not too thick or too dense. It is a soft, non-greasy formula.</div>
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I use it twice a day. I just use my ring finger to dot the tiniest amount of product and press it in, without tugging or pulling. The under eye area is thin and sensitive, so better to be extra cautious and mindful. For extra relaxation, I went over the cream with my eye cream applicator. It is a tiny, steel ball that feels cool when it comes in contact with the under eyes. I did this only when I had extra time at hand during the PM skincare routine. The little massaging action is both fun and relaxing for the tired eyes. Do give it a try sometime.</div>
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This is a very light weight cream. It spread very easily, without feeling heavy. I did not leave any residue. Also, did not get into my eyes, making it all cloudy and difficult to see. It softened the under eye area and moisturized it beautifully, thus making the fine lines appear less prominent. My under eye area appeared smooth and hydrated. I don't have puffiness under my eyes, so that is an area I cannot comment on. As far as the under eye darkness is concerned, it did help me. I noticed considerable brightness, though it did not completely erase the darkness, which I doubt any product can do, because some part of my issue is hereditary</div>
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Milia are small, non-inflamed cysts that develop on the skin. These tiny bumps have very obvious white heads, and develop when keratin gets trapped just below the skin's surface. Milia are not red or inflamed. Most commonly, they occur due to dead skin building up and getting trapped in the pores near the surface of the skin. Heavy cream is one of many factors.</div>
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Comes in small, plastic bottle, with a pump and a cap to cover the pump. I am glad that it is not in a jar or tub, but sometimes, it gets difficult to control the pump and I end up getting way more product than needed. It is not a big deal, because after few uses, I got the hang of it. A bottle would last me a while because tiniest amount of product is needed. </div>
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I have genetically dark shadows under my eyes and these get really prominent when I don't sleep well on time or have a little erratic schedule. The cream did help lighten the under eye area. There was an overall brightness and radiance. The real magic though was the texture. It made the under eye fine lines less prominent and smooth them considerably. My eye area appeared firm, super hydrated, moisturized and nourished. With constant use, I am hoping to see considerable difference in the dark circles as well. But for now, this is a lovely eye cream and it does not causes MILIA. A super important factor for me when I choose an eye cream. Definitely worth an investment. </div>
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<a href="https://www.octoly.com/c/hbtcj/r/hb3hm" target="_blank">LANCÔME Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate Serum</a></div>
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One of the very good things about Lancome is their Gift with Purchase aka the GWP. They are pretty generous with what they give in their GWP bag and usually those are in good decent deluxe size of their popular products. With skincare, it is always better to use a product for few days, maybe at least a week before commiting to a full size bottle. The <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/2Vls" target="_blank">ADVANCED GÉNIFIQUE YOUTH ACTIVATING SERUM </a>is something that I have tried before, two deluxe sample bottles actually. I gave away the original things I purchased but kept the GWP for myself. Smart!!!!</div>
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<i>A fast-acting anti-aging serum that reveals smoother, more radiant skin. Advanced Génifique is the first step to any skin care routine, for every age, every skin type and multiple ethnicities. An anti-aging line, Génifique reveals more luminous, radiant skin and diminishes every sign of aging.</i></div>
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This powerful anti-aging serum works to improve skin's key signs of youth: <span style="font-size: large;">Texture, Resiliency, Elasticity, Firmness, Sagginess, Fine lines, Wrinkles, Radiance, Clarity, Even Skin Tone.</span> See visible results in just 7 days. This patented formula, which contains Bifidus extract, helps strengthen and protect skin's moisture barrier.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Over 14 years of research and 197 formulation trials were spent developing Advanced Génifique Serum.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Faex Extract/Yeast Extract/Extrait De Levure, Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide/Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Limonene, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Edta, Octyldodecanol, Citronellol, Fragrance.</span></div>
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Dimethicone is a Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent. It is comedogenic to some extent, so I had to point it out.</div>
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Cloudy white, light weight, gel like smooth fluid. It is not too viscous or dense. It is not runny either. </div>
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It has a serum scent which technically makes no sense, but in my world it is a light, almost negligible 'something' that is not herbal or floral or perfume'y'.</div>
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It comes with a self-loading dropper, that provides the exact, perfect amount every time. As a skincare, I use it on cleansed and toned face. Just gently press and smooth the serum all over the face and neck. It is light weight and <span style="font-size: large;">spreads easily, absorbs almost instantly</span>. The serum does remain tacky for 30-25 seconds and then sets in without leaving any greasiness or residue. I follow it with a good moisturizer.</div>
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Use this cold, by keeping the bottle in fridge for extra boost. I didn't do that because, it is still very cold in Chicago and I don't enjoy the cold, wet feeling on my face in cooler weather.</div>
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Use it by mixing in Foundation. I tried and enjoyed it. Makes spreading the base products easily and evenly.</div>
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The serum is not greasy and it leaves the skin super smooth, silky soft and supple. On its own, the serum does not provides the needed moisture. All thanks to the Alcohol Denat. it made my dry skin feel drier and stretched. I had to top it with another rich cream. It does make the skin look plump, bouncy and fine lines are less noticeable. The dry patches disappear completely, which is strange considering the serum didn't moisturize on its own. It is the Dimethicone that did the trick. Other than the smoothness and softness part, most of these effects were not instant. It took me a week plus of use once a day to notice these results. It did not break me out nor clogged my pores.</div>
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Sturdy, chic looking glass bottle, that is pretty much easy to spot in any high end store or airport duty free beauty shops. It comes with a <span style="font-size: large;">self-loading dropper</span>, that dispenses just the needed amount of product for every single use. Exact shot of anti-aging goodness.</div>
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I used the serum for two weeks as a part of my skincare routine, only once a day. It is advised to use twice a Personally, I did see some decent results, especially with the quality of the skin. The texture had become smoother, softer with dry patches disappearing, almost making the skin look even and plump. The elasticity improved with bouncy and supple skin. All this contributed in making the skin look fresh, radiant and healthy. </div>
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This is not a miracle in a bottle. It won't make you younger by 10 years. It is a serum with good, potent ingredients. Having a good skincare routine is a must. Constant and religious use of good quality ingredients on skin definitely helps in improving the over all health and condition of the skin. </div>
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A solid product that is here to stay in my skincare routine. </div>
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/2Vls" target="_blank">Sephora</a>, <a href="https://www.octoly.com/c/hbtcj/r/hb3hm" target="_blank">Lancome</a>,<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/2Vnr" target="_blank"> Macys</a>, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/2VnC" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a>, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/2VnM" target="_blank">Neiman Marcus</a></div>
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Clarins Double serum is probably one of the most iconic and known serums in the world. Every single duty free shop at any airport I have been to, has this serum, the brand’s number-one seller. I have seen my mum use it, my aunt use it and even I have used a full bottle of the older formula, that my mom has accidentally left at my place. So, this is both an old and new product for me.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">History</span></div>
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With my little reading and research on the internet, I learnt a few things about this serum. The serum was launched in 1985, with a unique blend of 20 potent anti-aging plant extracts in a mineral oil base. Everybody loved it and it was near perfect, but the addition of mineral oil was something that was frowned upon. I personally never had any issue with mineral oils and in smaller quantities, it works well for the skin. In 2017, the brand re-launched a newer, re-formulated version, that was mineral oil free and added Teasel Extract, Organic Leaf of Life Extract and Turmeric. <span style="font-size: large;">Turmeric</span> has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial benefits. It helps to reduce redness from blemishes and calms the skin. It can help reduce hyper-pigmentation. Turmeric is also an antioxidant that fights off free radicals and this helps to reduce visible signs of aging.</div>
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A multi-tasking serum with two-in-one formula that contains <span style="font-size: large;">21 potent plant extracts</span>, including turmeric to effectively target lines and wrinkles, even out skin tone, and boost radiance for visibly smoother, firmer, more radiant skin.</div>
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Clarins’ innovative dual technology successfully combines 21 anti-aging plant extracts that uses a hydrolipidic (hydric phase - water, lipidic phase -oil) and biomimetic double formula to optimize the performance of the skin's five vital functions:</div>
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<i>Hydration: Softness and Comfort</i></div>
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<i>Nutrition: Suppleness and tone</i></div>
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<i>Protection: Prevention of fine lines and wrinkles</i></div>
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<i>Regeneration: Firmness and elasticity</i></div>
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<i>Oxygenation: Skin radiance and luminosity</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Non- Comedogenic, Formulated without Parabens and Mineral Oils.</span></div>
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Amber colored, light weight, super thin and runny liquid that is just like water. It is a non sticky, not too viscous or dense or heavy but has a slight slip to it. It is lightly greasy, but not shiny or oily.</div>
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Has a light, delicate floral perfume scent, that is not at all overwhelming and disappears after few minutes. I don't mind the scent at all. I would have loved if the scent lingered on for few hours. It is actually nice.</div>
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I have dry skin and so I use the amount designed for dry skin in cold climate. It is a part of my PM skincare routine. On a cleansed and toned face, I just pat and press the serum lightly, instead of rubbing and dragging it all over my face. I use the remaining product on my neck.</div>
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The serum is super runny and light weight in texture, so it spreads quickly and is almost instantly absorbed by the skin. It does remain tacky for two minutes, but then ultimately dries down, leaving the skin super soft, nourished and moisturized. It has an oil base, but it does not leave the skin feeling greasy or shiny. I follow it with another moisturizer. The product does not pills or rolls. It is easy to layer.</div>
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Super innovative and user friendly. One of the best packaging I have seen in a skincare product. This actually requires a paragraph to describe. So the Serum is called a double serum because it contains both a water (hydric) phase and an oil (lipidic) phase. There are two chambers in the heavy duty acrylic bottle and the lipidic phase is nested in the center core, while the hydric phase surrounds it. Every squirt dispenses one-third oil-based ingredients and two-thirds water-based ingredients. There is an adjustable dispensing system. The dial pump has two markings on it. The 'tiny drop' setting, that dispenses less product is for normal to oily skin or hot climates and the 'power shot' setting that dispenses more product is for normal to dry skin or cold climates.</div>
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Then there is a clear cap or lid. I am super impressed with this made-to-measure dispenser, luxurious, easy to use, sturdy packaging.</div>
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A well nourished and moisturized skin itself is the answer to many skin issues. This serum helped me fix dry patches, hydrate the skin beautifully and made the skin look plump and healthy and supple in general. I have used it for two weeks and 2 days. I have yet to see any considerable difference in the radiance and luminosity department. I think consistent use will give me better results. It does not feel heavy on the skin nor it broke me out. Also, little goes a long way. The consistency and potency is fantastic. You just need the smallest amount to get decent results.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A soothing gel-to-balm formula that gently removes makeup and impurities without stripping skin’s moisture.</span></div>
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This hybrid formula gently and thoroughly removes all traces of makeup and other impurities with a signature essential oil blend of clove (to reduce blemishes), eucalyptus (fights toxins)s, hops (Tones), and chamomile oil (Soothes). Fortified with a high dose of shea butter and grapeseed oil for their intensive moisturizing benefits</div>
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Eve Lom's Gel Balm Cleanser leaves skin feeling soothed and nourished. An enzyme blend assists with gently cleansing skin, while cold-pressed argan oil enhances the skin’s condition and protects from redness.</div>
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<i>-Shea Butter: Seals in moisture for long-lasting hydration.</i></div>
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<i>-Plant-derived Lecithin: Conditions the skin and supports the skin's barrier function.</i></div>
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<i>-Unique Enzyme Blend: Gently and effectively dissolves makeup and impurities without stripping skin’s moisture.</i></div>
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<i>-Botanical Spent Grain Wax, Argan & Olive Oil – instantly soothes and nourishes the complexion for flawless skin</i></div>
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Creamy pale white, opaque gel with slight glossy sheen. It is neither too thick nor too runny. It is a soft liquid balm.</div>
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It has a very distinct<span style="font-size: large;"> spicy herbal scent</span> to it. Exactly similar to the original Eve Lom Balm cleanser. As per the description on website, the cleanser has a blend of clove, eucalyptus, hops and chamomile oils and this blend is probably responsible for the unique spicy aroma that the cleanser has. I love this scent, a lot actually. It is definitely an intense and noticeable fragrance. I somehow was very fond of this particular aroma even when I used the original balm cleanser the first few years back.</div>
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I have used this both as first and second cleanse and in two different ways. As per the instructions this particular cleanser has to be used on wet face which is usually different from other oil based cleansers that I have used in the past, where the cleanser has to be massaged on dry face and then use water. Once in contact with water the oil emulsifies into milky liquid, that has to be rinsed off. </div>
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I prefer using a generous pump of this on dry skin, where it turns into oil first and then massage it gently to remove all the traces of makeup. Then rinse it off clean with warm water. Luckily, it is formulated in a way that there is absolutely no need of cloth to remove the product, like it was mandatory with the original cleanser. </div>
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The cleanser lifts up almost all the traces of makeup, including waterproof mascara, but I always use eye makeup remover or micellar cleansing water on eyes, so even if I don't go too close near the eyes, it works for me. The skin feels soft and smooth and not at all drying. The cleanser does not leave any residue or film after cleansing, but I do feel like the skin has a layer of thin moisturizer. It did not break me out nor clogged my pores. </div>
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The packaging for a cleanser cannot get any more luxurious. It comes well packaged in a chic, white sturdy plastic bottle with a pump dispenser. There is a cap to avoid the cleanser from accidentally spilling on-the-go. Very travel friendly container. Just the gold font on white bottle is a shower delight and Instagram dream!</div>
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This can be used both as first or second cleanser but I prefer it as a first cleanser, because it literally <span style="font-size: large;">melts into my dry skin</span> and is good enough to<span style="font-size: large;"> remove my makeup</span>, which usually is not too heavy to begin with but substantial enough that it needs an oil based cleanser. If you can handle the strong, unique spicy clove scent, this is a very good cleanser. It <span style="font-size: large;">soothes the skin </span>and the good oils nourish it too. I love it!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">#EveLomgiftedme this product to try via #octoly All opinions are my own. Not a paid post</span></div>
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Reshamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02239205785623176962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8008037582863229995.post-54296592022168009262019-04-23T10:15:00.003-05:002019-05-04T15:24:46.264-05:00Fresh - Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.octoly.com/c/hbtcj/r/hb3qs" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Fresh - Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask</span></a><br />
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The newest release from Fresh Beauty is their Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping mask and #freshbeautygiftedme to try and review it #complimentaryfromfreshbeauty</div>
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A two-step mask that delivers continuous hydration overnight, drenching skin with moisture and then locking it in for a supple, dewy look.</div>
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<i>Highlighted Ingredients:</i></div>
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<i>- Damask rose extract: Hydrates, smooths and supports the skin’s natural moisture barrier.</i></div>
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<i>- Advanced Time-Release Technology: Creates a tight-knit web on skin’s surface to gradually deliver moisturizing ingredients throughout the night.</i></div>
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<i>- Hyaluronic Acid: Enhances suppleness with a plumping effect.</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The Damask Rose extract in water form is the first ingredient in the gel while the oil features somewhere in the middle. Also, there is Dimethicone as sixth ingredient in the cream, if anyone is interested to know.</span></div>
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<i>Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and phthalates.</i></div>
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I have used<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/2sf0" target="_blank">Fresh Rose Face Mask</a></span> before and their <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/2sis" target="_blank">Fresh Rose Hydration cream</a></span> is my absolute favorite cream to use. My experience with this brand has been amazing with exception of few products here and there.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Color, Texture and Consistency</span></div>
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Step one is an amber colored, gel essence. It is light weight, non sticky and thick. Step two is a creamy white water based cream, that is light weight, thick but not dense. It is not sticky either.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Scent</span></div>
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They both smell pleasing with the scent signature scent of Fresh products, especially from the Rose line. It is a unique blend of Rose and cucumber. Very mild fragrance and does not lingers on for long. Not at all bothering.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Application on the skin</span></div>
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There are two steps in this sleeping mask. I used it two ways for testing purposes. First the gel essence is applied and once it dries, step two aka the water based cream follows. I have used it as a last step, after my skincare routine on cleansed, toned and moisturized face and also on its own as a mask only on cleansed face. There were some differences and I will explain them in a minute.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Feel and Effects on the skin</span></div>
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The gel feels cool on application. Not minty, tingly cool but just cool. It feels tacky and takes a while to dry. When I used it on cleansed face, the drying time was less but when layered over other products, it took good 15 minutes to settle. The cream, that is the second step was equally tacky to touch and the whole thing took a while to settle and dry down. Just like the gel, when layered over other products, the drying time was more. The product is not fully absorbed by the skin. It sits on top like a film, making sure all the moisture is locked and sealed in.</div>
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The mask does not pills or rolls on layering, which is good. Nothing is more irritating than a product that rolls into balls and ruins the skincare experience. Did not clog my pores nor broke me out. Did not stain my pillow either.</div>
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The skin feels <i>soft, plumped, hydrated</i> and <i>nourished</i> the next day. I can actually see the plumpness. Well, not due to the weight, but something close to resembling a sponge soaked in water.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Packaging</span></div>
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Comes in a heavy, frosted glass tub, with a screw top lid. The products itself resides in two separate compartments in the same container. There is a lid or cover that prevents both products from mixing together. I think it would be wise to not misplace the lid, to avoid hot mess in the jar.</div>
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I like the results I get from using this mask, but I just don't enjoy the tackiness. Personally, I prefer using it on its own, replacing it with any other moisturizers, especially the occlusive kinds. This cuts down the drying time and thus reduces the tackiness. Layering this over multiple products may appear effective, but in reality this hydrates and nourishes beautifully on its own. That is the whole purpose of this sleeping mask. Using it as all in one product, without actually layering yet getting maximum benefits. Also, it smells wonderful! which is a plus in my book any given day.</div>
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