Saturday, November 22, 2014

Simple replenishing rich moisturizer

Hi everyone

I hope your doing well and enjoying this cool weather. Lately I've noticed that my skin feels tight even after using my usual moisturizer. This means that my skin is slightly drier than usual. So I needed to switch to a more hydrating moisturizer.

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Product claims

Range: Nourishing
Our Replenishing Rich Moisturizer leaves your skin replenished and nourished all day long, instantly doubling skin's hydration. Plus it's a perfect blend of our purest possible skin loving ingredients with an added vitamin

Simple goodness

1 added vitamin: Pro-Vitamin B5 known to help restore, soften and smooth 
3 skin-loving ingredients: Chamomile known to help gently soften and soothe; Glycerin hydrates and nourishes;Geranium
  • No dyes
  • No artificial perfumes
  • No harsh irritants to upset skin
  • Dermatologist tested
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-comedogenic

Features
  • Hypoallergenic and Noncomedogenic
Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturizer contains no dyes, artificial perfumes, or harsh chemicals that can upset skin, so it won't clog pores or feel greasy on your skin. Its hypoallergenic and noncomedogenic formula is dermatologist tested.

  • Skin-Loving Ingredients
This rich, creamy moisturizer contains glycerin, allantoin, and bisabolol known to hydrate, calm, and nourish your skin, and leaves you feeling soft and silky.

  • Vitamin B5 Known to Replenish and Soften
The moisturizer contains pro-vitamin B5 that is known to help replenish, soften, and smooth skin. 

About Simple

When it comes to gentle yet effective skincare, Simple knows that what is left out is as important as what is put in. Developed in the United Kingdom in 1960, the Simple brand was one of the first to create a cleansing product for sensitive skin with no artificial perfume and no dyes. Today, Simple products are still made with no dyes, artificial perfumes, or harsh chemicals that can upset skin. The UK's number one skincare line, Simple made its US debut in 2012 with a full range of products made with skin-loving ingredients and vitamins designed for natural, healthy-looking skin.

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Product experience.
I started noticing that my skin feels tight even after I've used my usual moisturizer. I needed a moisturizer that's rich enough to but not too greasy or heavy.

I bought mine in a face starter kit, which included a sample of cleanser, facial wipes and this moisturizer for $6.75 at CVS. You get 1.9 fl oz of product. The product comes in this squeeze bottle it has seal on the inside. The product itself looks just like a regular moisturizer. It didn't have any scent.

Pros:
  • The texture is light
  • Blends easily
  • Fragrance free
  • Good for layering under make up since the texture is very light
  • Doesn't leave a greasy feeling
  • Didn't break me out
  • Inexpensive
  • Available at CVS, Target etc

Cons
  • I felt a stinging sensation
  • Doesn't have sunscreen


I had such high hopes for this product and it was  a let down. I don't particularly have sensitive skin and yet this product stung in such odd places.





Thursday, November 6, 2014

Mirenesse Brush on instant lash transplant volumising

Hi everyone,


I was so excited to see this in the mail I wanted to try this right away. So far the only brand I've seen with this kind of system is Too faced which had a varied review. I wanted to try this system and see if it's better. Who doesn't want full thick lashes 


packaging that doubles as a storage
Product claims:

The sky's the limit!
NEW eyelash innovation with Ionic Technology! Instantly fuses silky black fibers to your own eyelashes to create the look of full volume eyelashes. One application can last up to 24 hrs or more. No flaking, clumping, smearing and no mess easy water removal. Quick and easy to use, brush-on transplanting gel and silky black fibers are so addictive to use, we dare you to stop at 1 layer. 


Mirenesse is a fully Australian-owned family company; our products are all cruelty-free and come with the peace of mind of 30 years' pharmaceutical research.

step 1 base/sealing mascara
Problem:
Thin sparse eyelashes?
Solution:
Easy, brush on black silky 24 hr eyelashes.
New eyelash innovation with ionic technology instantly fuses silky black fibers to you own eyelashes to create the look of full volume eyelashes. One application can last up to 24 hrs. No flaking, clumping, smearing and no mess easy water removal. Quick and easy to use,  complete 30 sex DIY lash extension kit so addictive to use we dare you to stop at one



base/sealing mascara brush



Application
Apply Transplant Gel (1) to one eye at a time - Coat tips of the lashes with tip of the brush, then wiggle the mascara brush from base of lashes to tips. 

Brush on Silky Black Lash Fibres (2) before gel sets. Start at the base of the eyelashes & brush upwards. Re-apply Transplant Gel (1) to secure fibres. 

Comb through with the eyelash comb (3) to perfect your look. For extra volume effect reapply the Transplant Gel (1) + Fibres(2), Transplant Gel (1)+Comb again 

No mess + easy warm water removal. Wet the eyelashes then apply gentle pressure with a wet cotton pad, transplanted lashes simply slide off 

Designed especially for sensitive eyes. Please discontinue use if you experience any irritation.

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Product experience:
The products comes in this compact packaging that also can serve as storage unit.You get a tube of base/sealing mascara, a tube of fiber extensions and lash comb with spoolie. I paid $35 for the entire thing at hautelook on the regular price $44.00

Step 1. The base/sealing mascara has a unique brush. It's dual sided there is a flat side and long side.I found the base mascara is very lengthening on it's own.
Step 2. The fiber extension mascara has a narrow bristle brush and can be loaded with dark fibers.
Step 3. The spoolie and lash comb, the lash comb is made of plastic and has tapered tip.

The idea is that you coat your lashes with the mascara followed by the fiber extensions then followed by the mascara the. Brush or comb out the clumps in between applications


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Pros
  • Very lengthening
  • Easy to use 3 step system
  • Everything you need comes in the kit, mascara, fiber extensions and lash comb/spoolie.
  • All the product the base and fiber mascara is colored black.
  • Feels very light on the eyelashes even with a lot layers of product on.
  • Less is more 2 layers is enough to lengthen define. Any more than that and it gets very clumpy
  • Easy to remove
  • Has a nice durable packaging that serves as a storage unit
step 2 fiber
Cons:
  • Has a lot of fall out from the fiber and the fall out is noticeable because the fibers are colored black.
  • Clumps easily so make sure to comb through your lashes in between application and even after a few hours of wear.
  • The base coat doesn't set this makes your lashes want to stick together even after a few hours have passed
  • Not for someone with sensitive eyes or contact wearers because the fibers drop down and can get in your eyes and irritate them
  • Expensive on sale it cost $44.00 on hautelook is cost $35.00
  • Hard to find, can only be purchased online at miranesse.com, ebay, amazon
silky lash fiber extensions

lash comb and spoolie

1 coat of base and fiber



two coats and fall out from the fiber extension

3 coats


3 coats and it is very clumpy I had to work hard combing my lashes and removing the excess fibers

Nothing beats wearing false lashes to make sparse lashes full and beautiful. This is a good product but it will not give you the false lash effect that you are looking for. Save your money and invest it in Latisse or those nice mink lashes.