Mascara Review: Chantecaille Faux Cils Longest Lash Mascara

Alright folksickles...

Today I will be reviewing the Chantecaille Faux Cils Longest Lash Mascara

Sans Mascara:

With Mascara:

Availability: This retails for $72 on bluemercury.com, saksfithavenue.com, bloomingdales.com, nordstrom.com, and neimanmarcus.com along with their physical store locations. 

Would I buy this?: No.

Notes: This mascara comes in just the black.

Let's go over what the mascara's supposed to do and what it actually does. According to bluemercury.com: The newest lash peptide technology has now been added to the original, sought-after Faux Cils formula. The powerful lash peptide helps enhance the appearance of natural lash length, thickness and fullness. The formula features the non-clumping, double helix brush to comb and feather lashes for defined volume.
Alright so I'm sure you can see from the photographs that this mascara certainly does give my lashes a boost in length and a bit of volume as well. I mean you know I'm all about the falsies but I actually really like the idea of this mascara if I was going for a more natural look as it makes my natural lashes look really nice. I didn't have any issues with this mascara flaking or smudging. I just genuinely can't justify the price point on this mascara as there are other options with peptides at less than half the price.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. Thanks!

Disclaimer: This was provided for testing purposes, I am under no obligation to mention it on this blog.

Sleeping Mask Review: Chantecaille Jasmine & Lily Healing Mask

'Ello folksickles. Today's review will be for the Chantecaille Jasmine & Lily Healing Mask

Availability: This product retails at $92 for 1.7 oz. (30 mL) and is available at  nordstrom.com, macys.com, bluemercury.com, neimanmarcus.com, saksfithavenue.com, spacenk.com and macys.com as well as their respective physical store locations along with chantecaille.com and net-a-porter.com.

Would I buy this? No.

What it is formulated to do:

Allow us to quote from bluemercury.com:

WHAT IT IS

A luxurious cooling mask infused with unique botanicals to hydrate and soothe dry and dull looking skin.

Doubling as a rich night cream its powerful ingredients help revive a dull looking complexion.

Specially created to protect from over-exposure to the elements it also serves as an ideal solution for jet-lagged or wind-chapped skin.

BENEFITS

Free of animal components, phthalates, sulphate detergents, mineral oil, petrolatum, palm oil, synthetic color, synthetic fragrance and GMOs. No animal testing. No parabens.

Does it contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

From bluemercury.com:

Glycyrrhetinic Acid/ Bisabolol possesses soothing and calming properties

Vitamin B5 has soothing and moisturizing properties

Lily Bulb helps soften and moisturize skin

Saccharide Isomerate acts like a water magnet helping minimize dryness*

Sodium Hyaloronate has moisturizing and film forming properties

Macadamia Oil possesses skin conditioning and moisturizing properties 

Evening Primrose oil nourishes skin, particularly great for mature skin 

Jasmine/Narcissus/Mimosa Flower Waxes are emollient and softening to skin

*Tests performed on ingredient 

94% Naturals, including a base of pure rosewater

What is the texture like?

This has a medium weight cream texture. It absorbs very cleanly without any residue. 

Is it scented?

This has a very floral scent.

My overall experience/comments on the product:

This mask makes my skin feel really soft and I really love the way it absorbs into my skin. I know floral scents aren't for everyone but I really enjoy the scent of this mask. That said, I think it's very pricey for a hydrating mask - I fully understand the high price point is due to this having a rosewater base, and it's definitely a nice luxury product if you're looking to treat yourself but I personally would probably not make this investment.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: This was provided for testing purposes, I am under no obligation to mention it on this blog. 

Cleanser Review: Chantecaille Rice and Geranium Foaming Cleanser

'Ello folksickles. Today's review will be for the Chantecaille Rice an Geranium Foaming Cleanser

Availability: This retails at $66 for 2.5 fl. oz. and is available at macys.com, neimanmarcus.com, bloomingdales.com, nordstrom.com, spacenk.com, saksfifthavenue.com, bergdorfgoodman.com, and bluemercury.com along with their physical store locations as well as  chantecaille.com.

Would I buy this?: I want to say yes, but my wallet wants to say no. 

What is this product designed to address?
According to bluemercury.com:

A delicate foaming and exfoliating cleanser infused with botanicals to soften and moisturize skin while effectively removing all traces of makeup and impurities.

Rice bran gently exfoliates while aroma therapeutic benefits of rose, geranium and orange blossom help lift the spirit.

BENEFITS

Free of animal components, phthalates, sulfate detergents, mineral oil, petrolatum, palm oil, synthetic color, synthetic fragrance and GMOs. No animal testing. No parabens.

Does it contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Again, according to bluemercury.com:

Rice Bran imparts exceptional softening properties

Licorice Extract is soothing to skin

Olive Leaves are rich in antioxidants

Soybean has moisturizing properties

Vegan friendly

80% Naturals, including an uplifting base of pure rosewater

What is the texture like?

This has a soft, creamy, hydrating texture that foams up beautifully.

Is it scented?

This has a floral scent to it.

My overall experience/comments on the product:

This is my favorite cleanser texture, I love it when cleansers are soft and creamy like this. They leave my face feeling like I've dunked it into a fluffy soft cloud. It is pricey but fortunately for me there are alternatives that don't cost quite as much that give me similar results.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: This was provided for testing purposes, I am under on obligation to mention it on this blog. 

May 2020 Empties

All my monthly trash on display for you to see. :P

Sheet Masks Galore:

A'Pieu My Skin-fit  Sheet Mask in Quinoa: Alright so this mask is a bit larger than your typical sheet mask which I appreciate. It is FULL of serum, very juicy-feeling, there was plenty of extra serum left in the packet that I used on my neck/décolletage and even my elbows. It left my skin feeling very smooth, silky, hydrated, and plump.

A'Pieu Coffee Milk Air Pocket Sheet Mask x5: A repeat favorite - this mask smells like a yummy milky coffee and leaves my skin super hydrated and silky smooth. 

A'Pieu Strawberry Milk Air Pocket Sheet Mask: This mask legitimately smells so much like actual strawberry milk that I didn't want to take it off my face. It left my skin super hydrated and silky-feeling.
A'Pieu Banana Milk Air Pocket Sheet Mask: This mask legitimately smells so much like a banana milkshake that I didn't want to take it off my face. It left my skin super hydrated and silky-feeling.

Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask in Pomegranate: Although this mask has a clear, rather than a milky, serum inside, I find that it left my skin feeling hydrated, smooth, and silky after use. I wish it smelled more like honey though.
Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask in Manuka Honey: Although this mask has a clear, rather than a milky, serum inside, I find that it left my skin feeling hydrated, smooth, and silky after use.

Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask in Green Tea: This is another clear serum based mask that, despite it not being obviously moisturizing, leaves my skin feeling soft, supple, silky, and hydrated.
Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask in Acai x4: As you folks know this is one of my absolute favorite sheet masks and one I always like having on hand. It's got a hydrating milky serum that isn't super heavy yet it makes my skin feel super hydrated and silky. It smells nice too.

2. red cherry eyelashes in Zoey: This is a really pretty slightly spiked wispy lash. I liked them a lot.

3. Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub in Italian Mocha:  You folks know I love these and have been using them for years - my #1 body scrub because it's super scrubby but isn't oily so you won't be slipping and sliding all over your shower or tub. I love this one because it wakes me up and smells absolutely delicious!

4. Eau Thermale Avene Soothing moisture mask: I find this mask is a bit too heavy for my skin. Most of the time I ended up washing it off entirely instead of tissuing it off and even so it left a residue on my skin.

5. NEST Holiday Scented Candle: I finished this candle months ago but I guess I never put it in empties because I meant to write a review on it which, ironically, will not launch until November of this year. Regardless, this is a beautifully, aptly named candle. It smells like pine, spices, and holiday baked goods. An absolutely wonderfully scented candle. 

6. Chantecaille Rice an Geranium Foaming Cleanser: This is such a lovely, creamy, hydrating cleanser and the smallest bit of it created a wonderful lather. I'm so sad to be out of it.

7. Klorane Floral water makeup remover with soothing cornflower (Micellar Water with Organically Farmed Cornflower): This is a nice micellar water that's essentially just flower water yet it does a really marvelous job of getting even long-wear makeup off.

8.  Dove renewing peony & rose oil Nourishing Body Wash: I really like to use these body washes for shaving because they hydrate the skin and give my razor a nice glide but because I am lowkey a hairy beast they last a month, unlike shaving gel, which lasts a week so I'm happy to use them and have them. Y'all know I LOVE rose scents and this doesn't disappoint - it smells SO GOOD!

9. Bath & Body Works White Tea & Ginger 24-hour moisture Ultra Shea Body Cream: This smells wonderful and leaves all but the soles of my feet feeling super silky and hydrated.

10. Laura Mercier Radiance Foundation Primer: This does a wonderful job of giving my skin light hydration and radiance while helping my foundation stay put all day long.

11. Urban Decay Anti-Aging Primer Potion: I had a tube of this provided for testing a while back and the tube burst so I transferred it to an eye cream container I had that was empty. This works alright, I find that it slightly enhances the eyeshadow that I wear in terms of making color saturation better but it's not the best at keeping my eyeshadow completely crease-free throughout the day. This one is completely clear so it will not alter the color of your eyeshadow.

12. Caudalie Vinopure Skin Perfecting Serum: This is a nice lightweight serum that made my skin feel refreshed and smooth.

13. CVS Cortisone Gel with Aloe: I mainly use this to treat my ear area because during this time of year I get eczema patches behind my ears and they get itchy, flaky and hurt, this helps to solve the problem.

14. L'Oreal Paris Colour Vibrancy Nourishing Shampoo: So in terms of color conservation and hydration - this worked alright. It was a good basic shampoo to get my hair looking and feeling clean but I don't feel shook by it in any way.

15. Colourpop Faux-M-G! Falsies in Bae:  These are a really nice pair of piece-y, wispy-yet-chunky lashes. They're really fun and pretty.

16. Colourpop no filter stix in Fair 30 C: This is a full-coverage, mostly matte foundation stick. I liked it ok, but personally I prefer a more dewy finish to my makeup.

17. LAFCO Chamomile Lavender Candle: This candle has a really pretty, calming, floral, citrusy scent.

18. Rosette Hello Kitty Uji-Matcha Kintoki: This was a fairly nice creamy cleanser that foamed up and had a pleasant green tea scent. It wasn't quite as grassy as true matcha but I enjoyed it while I had it.

19. GLAM GLOW BRIGHTEYES Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream: I really enjoyed using this eye cream, it brightened up my under-eyes and provided nice hydration without being heavy. My concealer went over this beautifully.

20.Supergoop! Glow Screen: This is a nice, lightly hydrating but not heavy sunscreen that gives the skin a pretty glow.

21. Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub in  Hawaiian Kukui:  You folks know I love these and have been using them for years - my #1 body scrub because it's super scrubby but isn't oily so you won't be slipping and sliding all over your shower or tub. This has a nice, sweet, slightly toasty, slightly tropical scent.

22. Eau Thermale Avene Revitalizing nourishing cream: This is a very hydrating moisturizer. I liked its texture because while this is rich, it absorbs into the skin nicely.

23. que bella refreshing pomegranate peel-off mask: This mask made my skin feel really soft and silky. It has a yummy scent too!

24. dermalogica special cleansing gel: This is a great gel cleanser - it has the deep cleaning properties of a gel but it doesn't dry my skin out, leaving my skin feeling super clean but not stripped. This also foams up beautifully.

25. Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser: Similarly to the cleanser I described above, this has the deep cleansing qualities that a typical gel cleanser does but it's also not drying and leaves my skin feeling clean but comfortable. This is neither here nor there but I completely forgot that I'd never written a full review of the product and since I completely cut up the tube to get to the last of the product I can't really take photos of it in order to write a full review. Frankly though, I wouldn't go out and buy this as, if I'm going to invest my own money in a cleanser, I prefer milky ones that foam up.

26. Julie G Nail Color in Mermaid's Tale: This is a beautiful teal, mermaid shade of polish that I absolutely adore. Unfortunately mine is down to the last of the bottle and has gotten thick and goopy.
Ugh and it looks like these have been discontinued. I'm so sad!

27. rare Essence Aromatherapy Lavender Spike Essential Oil: While this oil had the wonderful, relaxing lavender scent you'd expect from any lavender oil I found that the dropper was a pain in the behind and hardly any oil dispensed until I pierced through it with a pair of scissors.

28. Radiance Peppermint Essential Oil: I feel like this has the opposite problem of the oil I described above in that it dispenses way too much oil at once and is difficult to control.

29. Trader Joe's Rose Facial Oil: This is a very hydrating oil and unfortunately I feel like it's caused my to break out. It's kind of on the heavy side and it's disappointing in the sense that it doesn't contain any actual rose in it.

30.Eau Thermale Avene Rich Compensating Cream: This is a super hydrating moisturizer that made my skin feel soft and comfortable.

31. Oribe Cote d'Azur Replenishing Body Wash: This has a really wonderful sexy musky amber-ish floral scent and does a nice job of foaming up and leaving my skin feeling soft yet clean. It is rather pricey and I doubt I'd pay for it out of pocket but it was nice to try.

32. Smashbox Halo Fresh Perfecting Powder in Fair:  This powder was just alright. As I've said before, I wish it was just a big block of pressed powder, I don't understand the point of grinding it into a loose concoction. It's alright as a powder but it creases under the eyes. Overall I wouldn't go out and purchase it.

33. Colourpop Faux-M-G Falsies Faux Lashes in Chick: These lashes are absolutely beautiful! They're pretty, fluttery, and they make my eyes look gigantic. They're super flattering for my eye shape. The band is a pain in the behind to get glued on correctly but given how beautiful the lashes are I'm willing to put up a fight.

34. AOA Wonder Blender - Pink Teardrop: This is a great makeup blending sponge. It becomes super big and bouncy when it's wet and makes blending out your face makeup a quick and easy job.

35. Trader Joe's Oatmeal & Honey Soap: This soap is just incredible - it's super hydrating and will make your skin feel silky. I bought this in the wintertime when I was having a bad bout of hand eczema and this really helped the eczema to calm down and disappear entirely.

36. Love Beauty and Planet Argan Oil & Lavender,  Smooth & Serene Shampoo: I don't have a photo of this product because my mom threw the bottle away but this is a really nice, gentle, lavender-scented shampoo that makes my hair feel clean yet hydrated.

37. La Mer the revitalizing hydrating serum: I really enjoyed this serum because it's hydrating yet lightweight and makes my skin feel silky. I wish it wasn't outrageously expensive because if it was, say $30-40 I would definitely get it again. Alas.

38. BLOOMEFFECTS Royal Tulip Cleansing Jelly: This did a fairly decent job of taking my makeup off and leaving my skin feeling hydrated. I'll be honest that I am ALL ABOUT the Makeup Eraser and similar microfiber makeup remover cloths but this would be nice in drier or colder weather conditions.

39. Darphin Hydraskin Rich All-Day Skin Hydrating Cream: Although I really liked the texture of this and found that it's super hydrating despite not being super heavy, this is too hydrating for me right now. It made my skin super oily. I think I would like it better in the wintertime.

40. Bath & Body Works Watermelon Lemonade Ultra Shea Body Cream: This is a really yummy smelling and hydrating body cream. I haven't used these in a while and I really enjoyed how soft this made my legs feel after shaving.

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the above with the exception of the Eau Thermale Avene, NEST, Chantecaille, Klorane, Caudalie, LAFCO, GLAM GLOW, Supergoop!, dermalogica, Urban Decay, Drunk Elephant, que bella, Smashbox, Oribe, La Mer, Darphin, BLOOMEFFECTS, and Laura Mercier  products. 

Moisturizer Review: Chantecaille Rose de Mai Cream

Today's review will be for the Chantecaille Rose de Mai Cream

Availability: This retails at $216 for 1.7 fl. oz. (50 mL) and can be purchased at spacenk.com, nordstrom.com, neimanmarcus.com, bergdorfgoodman.com and bluemercury.com along with their physical store locations; it is also available at chantecaille.com.

Would I buy this?: Not at its price point.

What is this product designed to address?

According to chantecaille.com:

The exquisite Rose de Mai imbues its rare and delicate scent to this very modern gel cream. An intelligent formula infused with botanicals that moisturize and cocoon the skin leaving it looking smoother and more radiant looking. Rich in plant stem cell extracts that moisturize to help neutralize accumulated photodamage and soothe skin, softening the look of redness. Crafted in Switzerland with the highest quality pure botanicals.

85% Natural including a rosewater base'

Free of animal components, phthalates, sulphate detergents, mineral oil, petrolatum, palm oil, synthetic colors, synthetic fragrances, and GMOs. No animal testing. No parabens.

Does it contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Again, according to chanetcaille.com:

Rose de Mai Essence extracted from one of the world’s rarest roses infuses the formula with a uniquely uplifting aroma

Dolicos (Sweet Pea Stem Cell Extract) helps moisturize to neutralize accumulated photo damage created by UV while recharging and lessening the look of redness

Wild Pansy Extract has immediate and long term hydrating properties reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles 

Niacinamide moisturizes and brightens the look of uneven skin tone

Matrixyl 3000 a unique blend of peptides that helps promote a more toned appearance and reduce the look of wrinkles 

Raspberry Stem Cells Extract is a major anti-oxidant that soothes visible redness. Prevents oxidative damage. Delivers immediate and long term soothing effects to dry skin

Pre and Pro Biotic Complex helps maintain a balanced skin barrier promoting a smoother looking appearance

Aromatherapy

Rose centers and uplifts, promoting a wonderful sense of joy

What is the texture like?

This feels thin, lightweight, gel texture.

Is it scented?

This has an intense floral rose scent.

My overall experience/comments on the product:

Folksickles I'll be real with you, if I could actually afford to purchase this on the regular, I would. Alas I am but a peasant. I'll explain to you why this is as pricey as it is - apparently the rose de mai is a species of rose that blooms for a mere 2 weeks during the month of May (hence the "de mai" name) - it is rich in Vitamin C and has soothing properties. In addition, the base of this isn't just plain old water, it's rose water, which again, drives up its price. Now, personally, I think there's room to make a less pricey alternative with perhaps, more common roses, but I think the price point still wouldn't be very cheap given all the work involved in making rose water and then creating a moisturizer out of it.
Anyhow, this has a beautiful texture that lightly hydrates my skin, it makes my skin feel very silky, reduces my redness slightly (I mean it ain't no squalane, but it helps a bit), and brightens my complexion.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: This was provided for testing purposes. I am under no obligation, nor am I getting compensated, to post it on this blog.