May 2020 Favorites

(L to R: Cleen Beauty Grapefruit Water Gel Moisturizer, Glow Recipe Pineapple C Bright Serum,
Inuwet Lip Balm, Malin + Goetz SPF 30 Face Moisturizer)

Cleen Beauty Grapefruit Water Gel

This brand is new to Walmart and exclusive to Walmart. It's a clean beauty brand aptly called "Cleen Beauty". Their water gel cream is lightweight and smells like grapefruit. It's a decent size at 2 oz for $9.97. The gel absorbs quickly and the scent dissipates quickly as well. This product is pretty good, I would likely purchase again.

Where to buy: Walmart (link)

Glow Recipe Pineapple C Bright Serum

This product launched awhile back, but I finally got a chance to try it. It is a pineapple based vitamin C serum. It contains 3 forms of vitamin C! The serum smells strongly of pineapple - kind of like the syrup you get with pineapple slices. It is a little sticky and leaves a sheen on your skin. 

Where to buy: Glow Recipe (link), Sephora (link)

Inuwet Strawberry Lip Balm

Inuwet Strawberry Lip Balm

Inuwet is a French vegan brand retailing at Ulta. This particular bunny balm is part of the Paris balm duo. All their balms feature various fruity flavors and bunny characters. The balm itself is a white stick that applies clear. It has a strong strawberry candy scent - very artificial. The balm smooths on easily and is really moisturizing. Lasting power is okay. The products are made in France and best of all, vegan. 

Where to buy: Ulta (link)

Malin + Goetz SPF 30 Face Moisturizer

This has been my daily moisturizer and SPF for the last few weeks. This contains shea butter so it is pretty hydrating. It's broad spectrum SPF 30 and the tube says it's water resistant up to 30 minutes. The sunscreen in this uses chemical filters for protection. I like this product a lot especially because it does not cause any of the other products applied underneath to pill. 

Where to buy: Malin + Goetz (link), Nordstrom (link)

March 2020 Favorites

March 2020 Favorites

(Jason Naturals Cocoa Butter Lotion, Kypris Antioxidant Dew,
Vaseline Lip Therapy, Frank Body Lip Scrub)

I don't have too many favorites for this month, but here they are.

Jason Naturals Softening Cocoa Butter Body Lotion: I picked this up at Harmon's, although you can purchase online at the links below. The lotion is a little more liquid-y than I would like given the packaging. I think it would've been better in a  pump bottle because I am always afraid to squeeze out too much. It has a strong chocolate scent. The top ingredients are aloe, sunflower seed oil, and of course cocoa butter. It also contains avocado oil. The product is formulated without parabans, sulfates, petrolatum, and phthalates. I would say it is pretty moisturizing and keeps my skin hydrated. It absorbs pretty quickly and isn't sticky.

Where to buy: iHerb (link), Walmart (link)

Kypris Antioxidant Dew: this is an nice antioxidant serum in a glass dropper package. The bottle is so pretty. It is pricey at $90, but I managed to purchase mine off Mercari from someone who was selling theirs from a BoxyCharm box so I paid substantially less, only $36. It has a silky texture and absorbs quickly. No fragrance detected either. The antioxidants mostly come from various fruit and herb extracts.

Where to buy: The Detox Market (link), Nordstrom (link)

Vaseline Lip Therapy Cocoa Butter Stick: there are 4 versions of this new stick lip balm from Vaseline: regular, aloe, rosy, and cocoa butter. I picked up this cocoa butter one at Harmon's. It has a sweet scent and moisturizes well. It doesn't last too long though. The formula is reminiscent of Nivea's lip balm in the blue tube. The package and swivel stick are exactly the same. This product is made in Korea. The stick has a slight yellow tint because of the cocoa butter but it smells more sweet than chocolatey like cocoa butter. Definitely interested in picking up the other versions. 

Where to buy: Amazon (link)

Frank Body Lip Scrub: this is the original version. They also have one called "cherry bomb". This one contains sugar and coffee grounds to exfoliate. It smells super sweet with a nice coffee scent. It works well and leaves a slight moisturizing residue. Use on dry lips for the best effect.

Where to buy: Frank Body (link), Ulta (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)

Product Review: REN Skincare Vitamin C Gel Cream

Product Review: REN Skincare Vitamin C Gel Cream

I actually finished this product a while ago, but here is my review. REN Skincare is a clean beauty brand. This Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream is priced at $48 for 1.69 ounces. It's a lightweight gel cream that absorbs quickly and easily. It has a citrus scent. The packaging is an airless pump which helps preserve the antioxidant properties of the vitamin C. It contains vitamin C in the form of ascorbyl glucoside and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. It also contains vitamin E in the form of tocopherol. It contains various citrus fruit oils that give it the scent. I love the smell of this. Two thumbs up. Would repurchase.

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