Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Face producr review: Supergoop Save Face serum

Hi everyone

I hope your having a good week today I will be reviewing the Supergoop save face serum with uniprotect pt-3 SPF 30. My skin care regimen lacks a few things namely a good sun protection and a good under eye cream. I happened to bump into this product through hautelook.com. I have heard a lot of good things with this brand that I wanted to try it.
the Box

Product claims:
Safety is supergoop's middle name formulate in conjunction with the stringent standard set forth by non-profit organization healthy child healthy world whose mission it is to inspire parents to protect their families from exposure to harmful chemicals supergoop is dedicated to providing safe 365 days a year sun protection for all.

bottle with a nice pump and cap

Product expereince:
This quite a unique product normally serums do not contain sun protection. This product comes in a nice opaque bottle with a pump. You get 1.5 oz of product which is a lot for a serum.
In the morning after my usual morning routine I just apply 2 pumps of this serum to my face and neck. It's a very light product and gets absorbed by my skin very quickly. The serum itself has a slight pink tint, but it is easily blended. It's supposed to be a hydrating serum it was great for the summer months. It's not very greasy  I think I will need more for fall and winter months.
sample

Pros:
Contains anti-aging products
Has SPF 30 and broad spectrum protection
Very light serum, easily absorbed by the skin
Can be used a make up primer
Hydrating serum
Has a nice pump and cap great for travel
Did not clog my pores caused any break outs

Cons:
Price I don't know what the regular price is, I bought this through discount website
Availability the supergoop brand is available only at Sephora, Nordstroms, sometimes at Hautelook.com, at supergoop and QVC.com
I think this line has been discontinued I went to look for it on the website I couldn't find the same line of products.
Too light of a moisturizer for the winter but great for summertime.

I really like this serum and it's great for the summer time when you don't want to pile on product after product on your face. The only down side is the price I paid $11.00 using discount website like hautelook.com. I think this particular line has been discontinued. I went to supergoop website and I could not find this serum. They might have replaced it something else.




Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all preppared and ready for the holidays. I know thanksgiving is such an american holiday that i have adopted myself. Each year i look forward to cooking a 12 lb bird, gravy, corn bread and some cranberry sauce. I am not very fond of turkey but for once a year I like it. I also look foward to a day where I can just take a break from a busy schedule and sit down with family.
This year I have a lot to be thankful for, I am thankfull for my health and my families health. I am thankful for having a job. Enough said what are you thankful for?

Thursday, November 15, 2012

HAIR CARE review: One N' Only ARGAN OIL MOISTURE REPAIR SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

Hi everyone,

I hope your having a wonderful weekend. Today I will be reviewing the brand One N' Only Argan oil moisture repair shampoo and conditioner.
I bought this shampoo and conditioner at Sally's beauty supply a few months ago. What intrigued me was this shampoo and conditioner was infused with Argan oil. Argan oil is hitting the beauty world by storm because its super hydrating and multitude of uses.
My hair is very dry, typical for anyone who has curly hair. I was always disappointed with the drugstore brand of shampoo and conditioner no matter which one I use my hair felt very frizzy. Like it was electrocuted and all my hair was just standing up.

Product claims:
Derived from Moroccan Argan trees sulphate, phosphate, paraben free. Repairs damaged hair, adds volume, hydrates & restores moisture, color protection

One N' Only
Argan oil moisture repair shampoo is a gentle cleansing formulae that hydrates and restores moisture levels, improving overall health and appearance of the hair. Helps repair damage caused by chemicals, excessive heat from
Styling and environmental factors. Adds volume and provides shine and manageability. Provides color protection.
Argan oil moisture repair conditioner is a daily conditioner that reconstructs the jar shaft, detangled and replenishes moisture level, instantly nourishing dull weak damaged hair. Helps condition and smooth the cuticle, repairing split ends. Improved shine and manageability. Provides color protection.

Product experience:

I shampoo and condition my hair about 3 times a week and I try to use a deep conditioning masque but I get lazy and just don't do it, or I don't have time to do a 30 min masque because we have our weekends fully booked. Sigh. I didn't know being married would take away all my beauty time. Anyway this brand of shampoo does not lather very much, keep that in mind so you don't use too much product. Yes! it takes a little bit of getting use to but it will clean your scalp and your hair. I like that this shampoo rinses clean, I don't feel that it leaves a lot of residue behind and it makes my hair nice and soft and it smells nice.

The conditioner is not the most moisturizing conditioner but it does the job for every day needs. Keeps my hair from freezing up too much, it's curly hair unless you use a ton of hair oil ( I know this because I used to use coconut oil on my hair to tame tangles, not a very pleasant scent) it will be frizzy at the first sign of humidity.
I think I paid $12 for each Sally's beauty supply was having a sale at that time, the kind I got was fundraising for breast cancer. It's a good price for good amount of product that performs really well.

Pros:
Infused with Argan oil.
Sulphate free, paraben free, silicone free, all natural shampoo and conditioner
smells nice with out being cloying
Price

Cons:
Not the most moisturizing conditioner but will do for daily use.
Available only at Sally's beauty supply.

I like this product but I'm not in love with it, I'm still looking for that shampoo and conditioner combo that will make my hair soft and silky smooth and my curls bouncy.


Thursday, November 8, 2012

CLEANSER Product Review: Bourjois Micellar cleansing water

Hi Everyone,

I hope your having a wonderful week today I will be reviewing the Bourjois Micellar cleansing water. I have heard a lot of good reviews from the YouTube community about the brand Bourjois. A lot of the UK based make up artist/gurus prefer this brand. It's supposed to be a very gentle yet potent make up remover/ skin cleanser.

I bought bourjois at the website called yesstyle, if you want to find out about my review of the website click right here for the link.

Product Claims:
Sorry guys I have searched the Internet for any information about this product but I couldn't find anything. The bourjois's website kept crashing on me. This particular product is only available in Hong-kong. I couldn't find any other information because of the language difference.

Product experience:
I got the product home, it comes in this shrink pack, first thing I noticed is that the packaging has a greasy film. Other than that the cleanser comes in a see through light pink bottle. You get 80 ml of cleanser for $25. I just take a cotton pad soak it with the cleanser I just leave it on my eyes, I use one cotton pad on each eye soaked with the cleanser. I let the cotton pad sit on my eyes for a few minutes.I then  take another cotton ad soak it with the cleanser and gently rub it all over my face. When I finished with my face I come back to my eyes and gently work the cotton pads, checking every now and then to make sure all my eye make up is gone.
Yeah I know there is some juggling involved since both my eyes closed and soaking in product but it's worth the wait because it will take everything off without a lot of rubbing and irritation your face and delicate eye area. I must say I have not used this on waterproof mascara I don't normally use a waterproof mascara.

Pros:
Takes make up of with ease
A light very gentle cleanser
soap free cleanser.
takes make up off on contact

Cons:
Can only be purchased in the UK, Asia or online
Leaves a weird tackiness to the skin
pricey

As much as I like this cleanser I really don't like the price, I know a lot of make up artist use this to take off make up.It  does the job I just wish it wasn't so expensive.