Product Review: Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer

Product Review: Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer

I've been using the Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer as part of my night time skincare routine. The primary ingredient in this is shea butter which makes it great for dry winter skin. Omega 3, 6, & 9 help to repair the skin barrier. This is fragrance free. The pump is a little finicky when dispensing product, but keeps the product sanitary since you don't need to dip your fingers into a pot. I would say the cream is thick, but absorbs quickly with no greasy feel or shine. It has a whipped texture. The cream also has ceramides and cholesterol. 4/5 stars.

Where to buy: Paula's Choice website (link), Amazon (link)

Current Vitamin C Routine

Current Vitamin C Routine

(Top to Bottom: No B.S. Vitamin C+E Serum, Bliss Bright Idea
Vitamin C + TriPeptide  Eye Cream)

My current vitamin C routine includes No B.S. Vitamin C+E Serum for face and Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Collagen Protecting Eye Cream for the eyes.

No B.S. Vitamin C+E Serum: So this product contains vitamin C and E, but also other great antioxidants such as green tea and pomegranate. It also contains hyaluronic acid and ferulic acid to boost the vitamin C. It does have a thickish jelly like texture instead of a watery one. It absorbs pretty quickly and does feel moisturizing. I didn't feel any stinging with this despite ascorbic acid being the second ingredient. At $40, would I repurchase this? Maybe. I do prefer more watery vitamin C serums over this serum's texture.

Where to buy: Amazon (link), No B.S. website (link)

Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Collagen Protecting Eye Cream: This is a new Bliss product that was released in the last month or so. It has a fluffy whipped texture. This one retails for $24 and is available at Target. The form of vitamin C in this is 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid. It contains a plethora of beneficial skin ingredients. I find it sinks in pretty fast and is decently hydrating. Additionally, it's cruelty free and vegan. A matching moisturizer and serum are also available. 

Where to buy: Amazon (link), Bliss World (link), Target (link)

January 2020 Favorites

January 2020 Favorites

(L to R: Thank You Farmer Water Sun Cream, LilyAna Naturals Retinol Cream,
InkeyList Q10 serum, La Mer Eye Balm, Trish McEvoy Daily Exfoliator)

Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++

This is a lightweight gel sunscreen. Applies smoothly with no greasy residue. PA+++ is the highest UVA rating. I would note, I have noticed this product does sometimes pill when layered over other products. Price is reasonable at $22. 

Where to buy: Amazon (link), YesStyle (link)

LilyAna Naturals Retinol Cream

This retinol cream is an Amazon bestseller. It contains lots of natural ingredients including aloe, hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil, and shea butter. The container is a pump style package and the cream hydrates without being greasy. I haven't found the retinol to be sensitizing to my skin. 

Where to buy: Amazon (link)

InkeyList Q10 Antioxidant Serum

This is another Inkey List serum. It contains Co-Q10. Co-Q10 is an antioxidant that helps the body to produce collagen and elastin. This is a small size at 1 oz and a squeeze bottle. The serum applies smoothly with no greasy residue. It also contains squalane for hydration. It's super affordable at $6.99.

Where to buy: Sephora (link)

(An inside look at La Mer Eye Balm)

La Mer Eye Balm Intense

This is one of La Mer's eye creams. The other eye cream they offer is called the eye concentrate. This eye balm is the thicker of the two eye creams made by La Mer. It's a thickish green hued cream. It absorbs pretty quickly though. It's not shown here but this cream includes an applicator with a metal ball on the end so you can apply the cream and the applicator has a cooling effect. This is pricey though, retailing at $225. I think I'm unlikely to purchase this again as I don't see anything too special about it.

Where to buy: Sephora (link), Nordstrom (link)

(What the Trish McEvoy exfoliator pads look like)

Trish McEvoy Daily Exfoliator Pads

These exfoliating pads are alcohol free and contains mostly BHA in the form of willow bark extract, the natural equivalent of salicylic acid. It also contains witch hazel, aloe, and chamomile for a soothing effect. One side of the pad is textured, while the other is smooth. These are pricey per pad though. It is $67 for 40 pads which comes out to $1.67/pad. There is a larger size retailing for $98 for 60 pads, but that only gets you down to $1.63/pad. To get the most mileage after using this on my face I swipe the pads on my elbows and feet. These are also fragrance free.

Where to buy: BlueMercury (link), Nordstrom (link)

Those are my favorites for January 2020. 

Product Review: Puristry Restorative Facial Oil

Product Review: Puristry Restorative Facial Oil

I discovered this brand at Anthropologie although it is no longer sold there. This product can be purchased at the brand's website. This product is USDA certified organic. The Puristry Restorative Facial Oil costs $55 for 1.7 oz. It's a nice heavy weight glass bottle that looks nice on the vanity. It has a pump. The oil contains a blend of fruit oils and has a fruity scent, slightly reminiscent of pineapple. I would say the oil is medium weight and it absorbs  pretty quickly. Based on the ingredients below, it has a lot of antioxidants because of the fruit oils. It is cruelty free and vegan.

Ingredients: Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Organic Rosa Moschata (Rose Hip) Seed Oil, Organic Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum (Blackcurrant) Fruit Oil, Organic Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Oil, Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Organic Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil, Organic Bergaptene Free Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Organic Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) Bark Oil, Organic Vetivera Zizanoides (Vetiver) Root Oil, Organic Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Organic Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil

Where to buy: Puristry website (link)