August 2020 Favorites

 August 2020 Favorites

(L to R: Alpha H Vitamin C Serum, Neutrogena Bright Boost SPF 30, Kiehl's Blue Herbal Spot Treatment,
By Terry Baume de Rose)

Alpha H Vitamin C Serum: just started using this recently. Purchased mine from CultBeauty. Alpha H is a beauty brand from Australia, I believe. They are more well known for their liquid gold AHA serum rather than this vitamin C serum. In addition to vitamin C, this serum includes grapeseed extract and hyaluronic acid. It feels smooth and not sticky. Absorbs quickly. I didn't find this to sting my skin at all.  

Where to buy: Alpha H website (link)

By Terry Baume De Rose: I finally took the plunge and got this lip balm despite the high price point, $60 yikes. I did get a discount, so I only paid $45, but still a cringe-inducing price. Its a super thick rich balm that smells like amazingly like roses. Been using this at night for my overnight lip balm and it definitely keeps lips moist and supple. 

Where to buy: Dermstore (link), Verishop (link)

Neutrogena Bright Boost Moisturizer SPF 30: this is a newer moisturizer from Neutrogena. Their bright boost line also includes a gel cream moisturizer. This is super lightweight, almost like a milk sunscreen and absorbs quickly. It has a light fresh scent. I do prefer to layer this with a vitamin C moisturizer. 

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

Kiehl's Blue Herbal Spot Treatment: been using this for awhile. This is my second tube. It's a gentle spot treatment for breakouts. Has an herbal scent and contains salicylic acid as its main acne fighting ingredient. It works pretty well.

Where to buy: Sephora (link), Kiehl's website (link)

PMD Clean Review

PMD Clean Review

(PMD Clean in Pink)

So I recently got the pink version of this in my summer Causebox welcome box. I've been using it for about 2 weeks now. The PMD Clean retails for $99 but Nordstrom has it on sale for $66 in their Anniversary sale right now. It comes in three colors: pink, teal, and navy. One side has soft silicone bristles for cleansing your face, the other side is a texture sided designed to help massage in serums. It is waterproof and uses a AA battery instead of charging, like the Foreo Luna. It also does not stand up by itself. It comes with a small plastic stand that enables it to stand up by your sink. The device is waterproof and has 4 vibrating modes.

Below, a look at the box description. Product comes with a one year manufacturer's warranty. 

A closer look at the device itself. The cleansing side has small soft nubs. Massaging side has ridges. Bottom comes unscrewed for the battery. Device is waterproof. Includes small plastic cup for standing.

Bottom line, I think I prefer the Foreo Luna over this device as I feel I can get a little more pressure and better cleansing with it than this. 

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

July 2020 Favorites

July 2020 Favorites

(L to R: Kate Somerville Bio-Mimicking Peptides Serum, BeautyStat Pro-Bio
Moisture Boost Cream, BeautyPie SuperActive Capsules, Clinique All About Eyes Rich)

BeautyStat Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream

The jar for this is a little small at only 1 oz., but the product works well with a light vanilla-y scent. It contains mostly ceramides for moisture. It is a tad expensive at $50, but I got mine for a steal from FabFitFun add-ons for $21. Would I pay the $50 again for another jar? Probably not. 

Where to buy: Violet Grey (link), Skinstore (link)

BeautyPie SuperActive Capsules Pure 3% Resveratrol + Exotic Fruit Oils

These are my second go at the SuperActive Capsules. The other ones I tried were the vitamin C ones. These are the same shape. Price is $65 for 30 capsules, but if you have a BeautyPie membership it is only $13. These have a silicone texture and the capsules are a bit small. One barely has enough product to cover my entire face. I do wish these were bigger.

Where to buy: BeautyPie (link)

Clinique All About Eyes Rich

This is the rich version of the Clinique All About Eyes eye cream. Been using this because my eyelids have been so dry and flakey lately. It has done a great job at moisturizing them. No scent and this cream is thick, thick, thick. There are no other real frills to this cream.

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

Kate Somerville Kx Active Concentrates Bio-Mimicking Peptides Serum

Got this off Mercari from someone who received it from their BoxyCharm.  It was a steal at only $17! Regularly, this is priced at $98. It's an amber colored serum that is pretty watery and absorbs quickly. It contains peptides for the skin. So far, I haven't seen an benefits but no downsides either. 

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