Benefit - Benetint Rose-tinted lip & cheek stain

I've heard  a lot of good things about Benefit Cosmetics, but until a few days ago I hadn't tried any of their products, I was super exited when I got a sample back in March from their Benetint  Rose-tinted lip & cheek stain from my Birchbox subscription.

After using it several times this is what I experienced:

The first thing I noticed was the smell, deep strong smell of roses I love it! I also like the fact that you can use it as lip and cheek stain, perfect for my tiny night purse!

Is very light textured, almost like water, it dries quickly, you can use it as little or as much as you like, a little goes a long way! it gives you a nice subtle rosy tint.

It looks very natural in my cheeks, like a long lasting flush. For my lips I like to use it alone during the week and if I want a more dramatic look I apply some gloss over it.

The main before/after difference that I have a long lasting tint in my lips and cheeks and I don't need to worry about retouching every 2 hours !

pd. I will buy the full-size product ASAP !

Brand

Benefit Cosmetics

Product Type

Lip/Cheek Color

Description

The original—and still the best—rose-tinted cheek and lip stain.

Directions

Draw three small strokes across the apple of your cheek. Blend quickly in a circular motion with fingertips. Apply Benetint evenly on lips.

Size

Full Size - 0.42 Oz.

Price

$30.00

Website

http://www.benefitcosmetics.com

Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/benefitcosmetics

La Roche- Posay - Part 2: Effaclar Duo - Dual Action Acne Treatment

Now it's time to review the second part of the amazing  5-Day Trial Kit, the Dual Action Acne Treatment, I'm 25 and I still get acne from time to time, and it's a BIG concern for me, because no matter which brand of makeup you  use, having a clean fresh face free of acne makes all the difference.

This product won the Best Acne Treatment on the Allure 2012 Best of Beauty Awards!

After several days of using this product, this is what I experienced:

It's very easy to use, I began using it twice a day but I noticed it dried out my skin so now I only use it at night.

I apply a small amount on the bumps that are appearing on my face, and by the next morning I notice that they start to calm down and go away quicker, it dries them out.

You can either use the smallest amount on the blemish or you can spread a larger amount on the areas where you usually get the blemishes, just as a precaution, it's better to treat the acne as fast as you can, because when is already developed, it takes a little more time to make it go away.

For me, this product works wonderful! it took only a couple of days to notice the difference, the only thing is that it does dry out my skin, so try to use a moisturizer to balance it out.

The main before/after difference that I can treat my existing acne faster, and prevent future blemishes.

Full size product image via La Roche-Posay 

Brand

LA ROCHE-POSAY

Product Type

Acne Treatment

Description

Dual action treatment reduces the number and severity of breakouts, improves pore size. 

Directions

Apply all over face one to three times daily. (I apply it only once per day)

Size

Full Size - 1.35 Fl. Oz.

Price

$36.95

Website

http://www.laroche-posay.us

Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/LaRochePosayUSA

Borghese - B Gloss Lip Gloss

Hello !

I'm in the search for the perfect lip gloss! I got the Borghese B Lip Gloss in Fiore, I like to try different colors to see which are the best ones for my skin tone and use for every occasion.

This is what I experienced:

The color is a pretty pink rose, it adds a medium amount of shimmer, I really like that is not as sticky as many lip glosses are, it looks great on its own, but  I like to use it over lipstick to add more color !

The formula is thick, you can feel it when you rub your lips and it lasts a long time! I really really like the smell, it's kind of vanilla and almond.

The main before/after difference is that my lips feel moisturized and I love that the gloss contains Avocado oil, Jojoba oil and Aloe!

Brand

Borghese

Product Type

Lip Gloss

Description

Lush, glossy color accentuates lips providing high shine looks. Moisturizers deliver a soothing treat while our high style pigments add luminosity.

Directions

Wear alone for a sheer natural look, or use over lipstick for a glimmering accent.

Size

Full size - .21 fl oz.

Price

$19.00

Website

www.borghese.com

Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/BorgheseBeauty

BIRCHBOX - February 2013 Review

Hello everyone !

As a sampler addict I always try to see what are the new products out there and getting a box full of samples it's a big joy for me, maybe it's the fact that you don't know what's inside that makes it so exiting!

I'm subscribed to Birchbox, it's a service that delivers a box of deluxe samples to your home every month. To ensure you get samples that you like, each box is customized to the beauty profile you fill in their webpage, the box usually comes with 4 or 5 samples and sometimes it may even come a full-sized product! It includes tips and tutorials. The cost is $10 per month, which is a really good price for the variety of products that you get!

In a future post I'll talk about other Sampling Services!

Birchbox has a great points program, for every 100 points, you earn $10 in Birchbox credits which you can use to buy other products! If you complete surveys you get 10 points and if you refer a friend you get 50 points!

This month was the Red Carpet Ready, with all the awards and events they put together “an assortment of products worthy of the red carpet”.

The samples I've got this month are:

Color Club - Nail Polish in Mamba - Full-size $8

Nicole Richie Fragrances - Nicole by Nicole Richie - Full-size $20-69

Twistband - Thick Headband - Set of 6 - $19

Vasanti - Brighten Up! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator - Full-size $34

and a Ghirardelli Chocolate as a treat !

Clinique - Acne Solutions Clear Skin System Starter Kit

Hello !!

A couple of months ago I traded some of my Sephora Beauty Insider points to get a deluxe sample of the Clinique Acne Solutions Clear Skin System Kit, I always love to try samples before purchasing the full size product, because that way you can see exactly how the product works on you, I fell in love with Clinique products a long time ago, I will never forget the ads that had the baby chicken on it! do you remember them?

This is what I experienced:

On my deluxe sample I got a cleansing bar, but I noticed that on the actual kit it comes a cleansing foam instead.  I washed my face with the bar, then I applied the clarifying lotion and the clearing moisturizer at the end. I didn't see results the very next day but after a week I could see a difference in my skin, it was clearing up and I wasn't getting new break outs, the thing I like the most about it is that it did not dry out my skin like many acne treatments do.

The main before/after difference is that I got less break outs and my pores and scars became less visible! 

Brand

Clinique

Product Type

Skin Care

Description

Acne Solutions Clear Skin System in a convenient starter kit. Contains a 4-week supply of all three steps: cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize. It's the perfect introduction to the complete system and to the benefit of using all three steps.

Directions

Step 1: Cleanse with Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam

Step 2: Exfoliate with Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion

Step 3: Moisturize with Acne Solutions Clearing Moisturizer Oil-Free

Size

Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam 1.7 fl. oz./50 ml 

Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion 3.4 fl. oz./100 ml 
Acne Solutions Clearing Moisturizer 1.0 fl. oz / 30ml

Price

$35.00

Website

http://www.clinique.com

Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/clinique

Samples inside magazines

Hello !

Did you know that magazines are a great way to get samples? Not all magazines always have, most of them include perfume samples to smell (which I like very much), but from time to time you can find some other surprises !

Look what I found in the Allure March 2013 Issue, they even include some coupons on the back of the page in case you want to buy the product ! isn't that great?

Happy Friday everyone!

AHAVA - Purifying Mud Mask

I received a sample of this Purifying Mud Mask back in September in the Sample Society box from Beauty Bar, I tried it and I fell in love with it! I didn't use a lot of mud masks before, but this was different!

This is what I experienced:

I began using it in the mornings, after washing my face I applied it in my skin, it's so easy to spread and a small amount covers all your face, it goes a long way! the mud mask itself is a light gray color, and it stays that way in your skin, the texture is a little grit but it feels nice, it has a bit of an earthy smell.

The mask dries up quickly, and it tightens  a little bit too.

After 2 minutes I washed my face and I was really happy with the results! my skin felt so smooth and clean, I even noticed a difference with my pores!

The main before/after difference is the clean feeling in my face and I also noticed that my skin was less oily than usual through the rest of the day!

Brand

Ahava

Product Type

Mud Mask

Description

Penetrates deeply to draw out impurities and purifies skin for a more even complexion. 

It contains purifying and softening qualities that clear the skin of excess oils, root out grime and blackheads, and prevents the formation of blemishes.

Directions

Apply a thick layer evenly to clean skin avoiding the eye and lip area. Leave on for 2 minutes and rinse off thoroughly with warm water. Use twice a week.

Size

Full Size - 3.4 oz

Price

$31.00

Website

http://www.ahavaus.com

Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/ahavaus