Foundation Review: CoverGirl + Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Foundation

Today's review is for the CoverGirl + Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Foundation in 205 Ivory.

Availability: This retails anywhere from $10 - $20 for 30 mL (1 fl. oz.) and can be purchased at most drugstores that carry CoverGirl products. 

Would I buy this again? I think so!

What is this product? What is it supposed to do?

Let's quote from covergirl.com, shall we?

Amplify your natural radiance with a hydrating foundation packed with skincare benefits. Formulated with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, this anti-aging foundation nourishes skin while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Easily find your shade and use a minimal amount for a sheer finish, or build it up into a full-coverage look.

Give your skin that youthful glow with COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation. This anti-aging foundation plumps up skin to instantly reduce the appearance of wrinkles for a younger-looking complexion. Skin tone looks more even and other imperfections are blurred, while hyaluronic complex and vitamin C deliver firming hydration to keep your skin looking healthy and radiant. Pro-tip: Use with COVERGIRL Simply Ageless Anti-Aging Foundation Primer for maximum results. At COVERGIRL, we’re Leaping Bunny approved cruelty free by Cruelty Free International, so you know our products are never tested on animals.

REDUCES WRINKLES: Anti-aging foundation instantly reduces the look of wrinkles for a smoother, more youthful appearance.

IMPROVES TONE: Evens skin tone and blurs the appearance of dark circles and other less-than-perfect areas.

HYDRATING FORMULA: Contains hyaluronic complex and vitamin C for firmer and healthier-looking skin.

FIND YOUR SHADE: Available in multiple shades for you to find the right match for your skin tone.

CRUELTY-FREE: Covergirl products are Leaping Bunny Certified by Cruelty-Free International, meaning they are never tested on animals.

Does this come in any other shade than the one pictured above?

This comes in 18 shades.

What's the coverage/consistency like?

I would describe the consistency as being a mousse-like cream. This has a medium to full coverage with a soft, radiant finish. 

Does this have any beneficial ingredients in it?

The highlighted ingredients are:

Hyaluronic Acid: Can hold up to 1000x its weight in water, helps skin retain moisture.

Vitamin C: Helps to brighten, lighten, and tighten the skin; also has antioxidant properties.

Is this scented?

This has a fresh slightly sweet "green" scent that I personally really enjoy, it smells like nice skincare.

What has my experience with the product been like?

Admittedly these are first impressions but:

Pros:

-Consistency is really smooth, easy to blend and apply
-Good coverage

- Finish looks like healthy skin

-Lightweight

Cons:

- Kind of pricey for a drugstore item because the average price is closer to about $19-20 but you can use coupons/sales to get it for less.

So, I did have the cream version of this product in the past and it was ok to the point where I wanted to try this liquid version of it out and I'm so glad I finally got around to it! I really like this foundation - I feel like it goes on smooth, it's incredibly easy to blend, it's buildable, it gives good coverage, it stayed put and looked fresh for 8 hours, my skin looked and felt like skin. I think it might be too much for someone who only wears skin tints but if you want some coverage, this is a great option. It's luminous but not in a way where it's too much, it simply gives the skin a healthy glow. You know I've been stuck on my wet n wild photo focus Dewy Foundation for a long time and while I love it and the coverage it provides I feel like I can't get a shade that matches me just right because they oxidize on me. So I'm excited to both try other options and to have found another foundation I really like.

What do I use to apply the product?

I apply this with  my Memebox, Artis-style foundation brush.

I feel as though this review is pretty thorough but please let me know if you have any comments or questions.

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself. 

May 2022 Arrivals

 Ok folksickles! Look at me for a change, pretty much only buying essentials. 

1. Flip Fit Mini Haul: So, happily for me, Flip Fit generously invited me to be a part of their ambassador program this month and allowed me to pick out some items for testing purposes. These are the items I picked up:

hey HONEY Open Your Eyes Lifting Eye Serum - I'm starting to run low on eye cream, there were no eye creams to choose from so I decided to give this a try because I like de-puffing products and this is meant to hydrate as well, so we'll so how it does

COVERGIRL + Olay Simply Ageless Foundation - I've been hearing good thing about this foundation for years and years so I decided that since I can test it out, I might as well.

Wander Beauty Nude Illusion Liquid Foundation - Honestly I just wanted to try this foundation because the name sounded intriguing and I don't have any foundation left so I felt that getting two was justified.

Sigma Spa Brush Cleaning Mat - I have a mini of this that I got at IMATS years ago and that I've been using for years since then. I've always considered investing in this and never got around to it so, again, I'm glad I got the chance to test it out.

COSRX Aloe Sun Soothing Cream SPF 50 PA+++ - I paid for this item myself. I needed to replenish on SPF and I know that I really liked this one in the past so I figured I'd get it again since I'm able to get a discount with Flip.

2. wet n wild Mini Haul: So, I really needed to replenish on eye primer as I am running out and really like the wet n wild one but can't seem to find it anywhere near me - shipping is free with a $25+ purchase and they were doing 30% off for Mother's Day so I figured you know what let me get some things that I wouldn't mind having on hand that I have enjoyed a lot in the past. I also decided to try their loose powder. Honestly I am shook that all of this together came out to something like $32 with sales tax. I got:

photo focus Eyeshadow Primer

I remember purchasing the foundation back when it first launched and liking it so I figured I'd purchase both finishes and see if I still like it and which finish I prefer

photo focus Foundation Dewy in Shell Ivory

photo focus Foundation Matte in Shell Ivory

photo focus Primer Water in Rose Addiction x2 (this is by far my favorite setting spray so I got 2)

photo focus Concealer in Light Ivory

photo focus Loose Setting Powder in Translucent

Oh My Star Complexion Trio in Sparkling Star (this came as a free gift)

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

Disclaimer: I purchased everything listed above with the exception of the items Flip Fit sent and the gift with purchase from wet n wild.

Foundation Review: COVERGIRL + OLAY Simply Ageless Foundation

Today's review is for the COVERGIRL + OLAY Simply Ageless Foundation in 205 Ivory.

Availability: This retails anywhere from $12-$20 and can be purchased in drugstores that sell COVERGIRL.

Would I buy this? I'm not sure.

What is this product? What is it supposed to do?

Let's quote from covergirl.com, shall we?

Correct the signs of aging with COVERGIRL Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation. This leading anti-aging foundation helps diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. While covering imperfections, ingredients like a hyaluronic complex and Vitamin C work to hydrate your skin. For ultimate protection, SPF 28 defends your skin against harsh sun rays.

HYDRATING FORMULA - This cream foundation contains hyaluronic complex and vitamin C for healthier looking skin | AN ARRAY OF SHADES - Choose from multiple shades, and easily find the perfect match for your skin tone | SPF 28 PROTECTION - Shield your skin from sun damage with SPF 28 protection | DIMINISH THE LOOK OF WRINKLES - Rich and hydrating, this formula lessens the appearance of fine lines | CRUELTY-FREE FOUNDATION- Rest easy knowing COVERGIRL products are never tested on animals

Does this come in any other shade than the one pictured above?

This comes in 11 shades.

What's the coverage/consistency like?

I would say this has a sheer to medium-full, buildable coverage with a soft natural matte finish.

Does this have any beneficial ingredients in it?

Titanium Dioxide 4.9% - Sunscreen.

Niacinamide - Has anti-inflammatory and pore refining properties.

Acetyl Glucosamine - Helps reverse UV damage and boost skin's water content.

Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) - Has anti-oxidant properties.

Glycerin - Draws moisture to the skin.

Citric Acid - Helps lighten, brighten, and tighten the skin.

Fructose - Helps soothe redness on skin.

Urea - Treats dry, rough skin. Helps smooth out eczema patches.

Allantoin - Has soothing properties.

Hyaluronic Acid - Holds up to 1000x its weight in water, helps retain moisture in the skin.

Is this scented?

This has a subtle, perfume-y scent.

What has my experience with the product been like?

Pros:

- Consistency is really smooth, easy to blend and apply
- Good coverage

- Finish looks like healthy skin

-Lightweight

- Color is a good match for my skin-tone

Cons:

- requires a lot of layering to achieve fuller coverage

- difficult to get full coverage quickly if you're also looking to apply it hygienically (not using the provided sponge) or are a sponge vs a brush user.

-selection of shades for deep skin-tones is EXTREMELY limited and nearly nonexistent
I would say that overall this gives really good coverage. I really like its consistency and how silky it feels going on to the skin but I feel like it isn't the quickest foundation to apply if you're someone who likes a fuller coverage because it takes a while to built up. I'm sure if you use a dense brush with this, that might be less of a problem for you but I personally haven't tried to use this with a brush yet. I see this is available in a liquid format and am curious to try if that isn't easier to apply and build up.

What do I use to apply the product?

I apply this with  my e.l.f. Cosmetics Total Face Sponge.

I feel as though this review is pretty thorough but please let me know if you have any comments or questions.

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

November 2018 Empties

All my garbage of the month! :D

1. Sheet Masks Galore is Back!:
the Creme Shop Super Glow Face Mask: This is a really nice hydrating sheet mask. It has a nice subtle sweet scent.
the Creme Shop Season's Glow Infused Sheet Mask: Although this left my skin glowing I really wasn't a fan of the scent - it smells like lemony cleaning product. I also found that it felt kind of tight and uncomfortable on the skin. Perhaps someone with an oilier skin type would like this better
the Creme Shop Confection Perfection Infused Sheet Mask: I found this mask just ok, it was hydrating but nothing to write home about.
the Creme Shop Oh Deer Detoxifying Lemon Sheet Mask: This is a really refreshing, very lemony sheet mask. I liked it scent-wise and I felt that it left my skin glowing and hydrated.

the Creme Shop Clarifying Peppermint Cocoa Sheet Mask: This mask is supposed to be really good for acne and I was breaking out quite a bit when I used it. I do find that it helped with the acne but it also smelled nothing like peppermint cocoa so I was a bit disappointed.
the Creme Shop Last Christmas Forever Young Face Mask: I find this was a good refreshing, hydrating mask. 

the Creme Shop Holiday Cheer and Clear Stay In Control Face Mask: I recall having breakouts around the time I was using this mask and I found that it did reduce a lot of the inflammation and clogged pores I was experiencing.
the Creme Shop Anti-Aging Eggnog Sheet Mask: I wish this mask smelled like eggnog because I just love eggnog and had to have this mask for that reason alone. I found that it left my skin feeling soft and refreshed.
the Creme Shop Twinkle All the Way Infused Sheet Mask: This mask left my skin feeling soft and refreshed.
the Creme Shop Frost Bright Infused Sheet Mask: I am wearing this mask as I write this - it feels really well-saturated and refreshing but has a slightly powdery scent which I'm not a fan of.

the Creme Shop All I Want for Christmas is Dew: Folks - this mask smells absolutely incredible! I found that it did a really good job of leaving my skin feeling hydrated and looking luminous. If I see this around I will absolutely pick up another one!
the Creme Shop Let it Glow: A nice, hydrating sheet mask.

2. Bath & Body Works Island Margarita Scented Candle: A candle I really enjoy and I'm sad to be done with. It genuinely smells like a delicious margarita and gives me margarita cravings.

3. Bobbi Brown Illuminate Retouching Face Pencil: Although this product isn't marketed as an eyeshadow base I really liked using it under more neutral shades to give them a little extra oomph. That said this has now come to an end. I feel like I've had it for quite some time and it worked just ok so it's time.

4. Olay Fresh Outlast Soothing Orchid & Black Currant Body Wash: I used this mostly to shave with and I felt like it did an OK job. Personally I prefer thicker, more moisturizing, body wash formulations to shave with as they tend to be more soothing to the skin and provide a smoother glide for my razor. As a body wash this foams up nicely and smells nice too.

5. Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes: These are a nice cleansing wipe - I find they have a nice, soft smell and do a good job of removing my makeup. In particular I liked them for glitter removal from my eyes as I find that the Makeup Eraser and the dupes I have for it don't do well with glitter.

6. Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub in Moroccan Rose x2: As mentioned several times in my empties these are my favorite body scrubs - they smell fantastic and are super gritty so I feel really invigorated and clean when I use them. Although this is a more clean, floral rose scent I feel like it's grown on me over time.

7. Sachajuan Hair Cleansing Cream: This is a really nice co-wash that left my hair feeling clean yet really hydrated and shiny. I didn't really love the way they designed the sample packet as it deposits product from the center vs the top or bottom so I feel like it's near impossible to get every last bit out. I'm not much of a co-wash user but if you are, I do recommend this - I liked it a lot. It also didn't weigh down my hair which is important since my hair is fairly anorexic in texture.

8. Laura Mercier Body & Bath Almond Coconut Milk Soufflé Body Crème: As its name implies this is a delicious almond-coconut-milk... almost cookie-like... scent that, although gourmand and sweet, somehow manages to be playful and sexy. I like it a lot. I find it does a beautiful job of hydrating the skin (although again, not the soles of my feet) and the fragrance stays put for several hours which is nice.

9. L'Oréal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Repair & Protect Balm: This is a really nice, very rich, hydrating, and restorative hair mask. I think that even if you don't dye your hair but your hair is dry and damaged through other means that this is a good hair mask to try out. I really love that it hydrates my hair deeply without weighing it down. It also leaves my hair with a beautiful, healthy, shine. I did find that when my hair was freshly dyed (this was back in March) that this did keep the color looking really fresh.

10. Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50: I would say this is a nicely hydrating sunscreen product but it's not my favorite as it has that kind of thick, goopy, sunscreen feel.

11. Caudalie Premier Cru The Eye Cream: I really liked this eye cream - I think it hydrates well and gives the under-eye area a bit of brightness. It's also neither thick or heavy. That said, I feel like its price point is rather high and I have eye creams that I like that aren't as pricey.

12. Indie Lee Squalane Facial Oil : I am so sad to be out of this as it's an INCREDIBLE moisturizer. It reduces my redness a lot, feels extremely lightweight, and leaves my skin looking supple with a beautiful glow.

13. Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum EX: I found this to be a nicely hydrating, refreshing serum. That said I'm not entirely sure what it's supposed to do for the skin.

14. IOPE Super Vital Eye Cream Extra Concentrated: This eye cream felt incredible - hydrating yet lightweight and refreshing to apply. I felt like its cooling, refreshing quality really helped de-puff my under-eye bags.

15. Laura Mercier Soufflé Body & Bath Ambre Vanille Body Crème: I feel like I've mentioned this many times but this is by far one of my very favorite luxury body care items. It smells cozy, warm, and sweet yet also sensual. In fact if I can describe this scent as a story I'd say it invokes the sensation of being in front of a fireplace (coziness-wise, it doesn't smell like a fireplace at all!) wrapped up in a cozy throw with a good book and a warm cup of... well whatever your favorite warm beverage is. I feel like I always treat myself to a jar of this during the holidays or for my birthday and I love it for the colder season!

16. Pixi by Petra Skintreats Rose Tonic: This is an incredible-smelling toner that leaves my skin feeling soft, smooth, and refreshed. I will most likely pick this up again sometime in the future.

17. Bath & Body Works Blueberry Maple Pancakes Scented Candle: This candle smells super cozy and warm. I'd say the predominant note here is berry with a sweet background but I ain't mad at it!

18. Garnier Fructis Style Flexible Control Hairspray: This is by far my favorite hairspray! I find that it does a great job of providing hold, smoothing flyaways, and adding just a touch of texture so your styles stay in place but without that crunchy feeling - it allows you to comb through your hair easily. It also has a nice scent.

19. Harajuku Lovers Love (Original): I feel like I've owned this bottle for ages and have finally used it up. I know perfume technically expires but idk what I'm doing that retains the scent so well (possibly keeping my perfumes in a dark place). Anyway, this has a nice floral, kind of bittersweet fragrance. I wouldn't say it's my favorite but I think the doll is adorable and part of reason I purchased this.

20. Vegas Nay Lashes by Eylure in Grand Glamor: I friggin LOVE these lashes!!! They're the perfect crisscross, thick lash. I got loads of compliments when I wore them and they lasted me three weeks! I will say that the lash band on these is a bit thick and can take some finagling to maneuver but I think they're worth it!

21. Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Conditioner: This is the conditioner that comes with their hair color and I personally really love it. This is deeply nourishing but fairly lightweight so it doesn't weigh down your hair. I think it smells really good too!

22. Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray: Friends I know this product has a cult following and my mom seemed to love it (and used up most of the bottle to boot!) but I just found that, more than anything, this tangled my hair. I like texturizing products that don't feel like they're there but make my hair maybe feel fuller or give it a bit of grip and this is on the extreme end of I can really feel it in my hair. I thought maybe I could use it as a hairspray or finishing touch but it left my hair kind of looking a bit rat's nest-ish. :/

23. Bath & Body Works White Citrus Shampoo: I found this to be a pretty standard shampoo - got my hair clean, didn't do anything to particularly write home about. It does have that nice white citrus scent which is a plus - it smells like lemon wafers :3

24. Pixi by Petra Skintreats Glow Tonic: There is so much hype surrounding this product and now that I've finished the bottle I. JUST. DON'T. GET. IT!!!! Firstly, this doesn't smell nice. It's a rather acrid scent that, while it dissipates quite quickly, occurs to me as a cross between farts and acetone. It does make my skin feel smoother but not to such an extent that I think it's amazing in any sense. Honestly it would be a stretch to say this gave me any sort of glow. I know this sounds like a really harsh review and it's not a dig at Pixi - I love the bronzer I have by them, I love the Rose Tonic (which I talked about above) but I either got a dud or this is some foul stuff.

25. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder: Ok so I've tried a mini of this before but I totally get what all the hype is about (even though this has been around for ages, mind you!) but it sets makeup in a really soft-focus, smoothing way and has a pretty slightly brightening effect AND, although it looks yellow-ish in the container, it doesn't make me looked jaundiced.

26. Bath & Body Works Autumn Scented Candle: This is by far my favorite autumn scented candle - it's a beautiful woodsy, dried-leaves, apple-ish scent that just makes me think of walking through a lane with a cup of warm cider in hand. It's super cozy!

27. L.A. Girl Pro BB Cream: I found this BB cream to be just okay. It gave me a light-medium coverage and a nice glow but, to be honest, I got this in fair which I believe is the lightest shade and it's a bit too dark and too yellow for me.

28. Bumble and Bumble Bb Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Primer: This is a wonderful multipurpose product for the hair. It can function as a leave-in conditioner, a lightweight hydration booster on both wet and dry hair, is great for smoothing flyaways, and also fantastic to spray onto the ends of the hair if they're dry. I love how incredibly lightweight it is, it doesn't weigh down my fine hair at all. It smells really good too!

29. Bath & Body Works White Citrus Conditioner: This is a nice lightweight hydrating conditioner with the white citrus scent. I liked it quite a bit and honestly, if I could find a tube of this, I'd buy it.

30. Darphin Paris Stimulskin Plus Reshaping Divine Serum: Honestly friends, I HATE that I really love this serum because at $325 I need me a glucose guardian to get me a hookup. I mean I bake and crochet but I don't feel like I can produce a project of such a magnitude that someone will want to give me $325 to spend on this (and that's before taxes!). Anyway let's get into why I love this - it smells nice, it gives my skin a hydrating and firming boost and while I don't really have any aging concerns to speak of I really feel that it makes my skin feel more supple and firm. I would really love to use this long-term but just really cannot afford to do so.

31. M-61 Hydraboost Face Mist: A cucumber-scented refreshing spray. I kind of find the spray somewhat too fine to feel refreshing. It's just kind of there. This was nice but I wouldn't go out and buy it.

32. Odacite Black Cumin - Cajeput Pimples Serum Essence: Quite frankly I found that this works just ok as a spot treatment for acne blemishes and personally, I really don't like the way it smells. I find it kind of warm and earthy (in a soil-like way)… personally I just don't like earthy smelling things very much.

33. Bath & Body Works White Citrus Bath Gel: A really nice, sweet, fresh citrusy smelling shower gel.

34. Ro's Argan Body Conditioner: I absolutely ADORE this stuff. It is a yummy sweet rose scented body cream that feels richly hydrating. Welp, so after reading reviews I've realized you're meant to wash it off... :/ I've been using this as a moisturizer and I've liked it a lot that way. Kind of a pricey item to use and then wash off.

35. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Zero: Honestly speaking I really didn't like this pencil, I get that the point of it is to be matte so that it makes lip-color longer lasting but I found that it left my lips feeling dry, tight, and crusty and didn't do a better job of making my lipstick stay on than any lip balm that I use. At the cost of dry lips I just don't think this is worth it.

36. Oribe Shampoo for Beautiful Color: This shampoo was just alright to me and honestly left me with a really odd patch of dandruff at the back of my head that I wasn't the biggest fan of.

37. Oribe Shampoo for Brilliance and Shine: As with the color shampoo this left me dandruff-y and didn't do a better job of making my hair shiny than the Head & Shoulders that I typically use. :/

38. Natural Republic Real Squeeze Aloe Vera Peeling Foot Mask: This is a really great peeling foot mask. For some weird yet miraculous reason I find that these do a good job of alleviation foot pain and, over the peeling process, getting rid of gross extra dry skin on the feet. That said, if you have thick calluses this may remove the top layers of them but not go all the way down to the "core" of the callus.

39. Tata Harper Resurfacing Serum: I think this is a really nice, lightweight serum. It left my skin feeling supple and smooth.

40. Ardell Faux Mink Lashes in 811: I am SO GLAD that these lashes are over and done with as I've been struggling through 3 packs of them since may. I personally am not a fan of the lash band as it's thick and difficult to maneuver and has crappy structural integrity in that, if you accidentally rip it when you're picking glue off it, it'll separate and the whole thing will fall apart. :/

41. R+Co Dallas Thickening Conditioner: While this conditioner is great for hydration, overall, I find the combination makes my hair more voluminous and tangle prone than "thickened."

42. R+Co Dallas Thickening Shampoo: The shampoo, I would say, is the more tangle-inducer of the duo as I'm assuming the texturizing function that it has is supposed to make the hair look and feel thicker. Alas...

43. Indie Lee Active Oil-Free Moisturizer: This is a really nice lightweight moisturizer. I find that despite its being light and oil-free that it still manages to provide hydration for my dry skin which is pretty impressive.

44. Avene Hydrance Intense Hydrating Serum: Although initially I didn't find this serum hydrating enough I did grow to like it over time. I felt that it increased my skin's hydration and felt fairly moisturizing and refreshing when I applied it.

45. Clinique Pretty Easy Eyelining Pen: Although I like this liner I felt like this one in particular got bent out of shape in a way that I couldn't fix. The bristles got frayed to the point where I couldn't create a good line with it, although it was still full of product. Unfortunately I had to toss it.

46. Laura Mercier Soufflé Body Cream in Crème de Pistache: This is an absolutely delicious smelling body cream. I really enjoyed using it.

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the above with the exception of the Bobbi Brown, Caudalie, Dermalogica, Indiee Lee, Sulwhasoo, Sachajuan, L'Oreal, Oribe, Darphin, M-61, Bath & Body Works Shampoo/Conditioner, Clinique, Avene and IOPE products. 

September 2018 Empties

All my garbage of the month! :D

1. Sheet Masks Galore is Back!:
Etude House Tea Tree:I think this would be a great mask for someone with congested skin or who's suffering through breakouts but honestly I didn't feel like it did much for me other than feel refreshing.
Etude House Ceramide: This felt refreshing and hydrating.
Etude House Blueberry: This mask felt refreshing.
Etude House Hyaluronic Acid: This felt refreshing and hydrating.

It's Skin Honey: Ah we have landed on a mask I'd get again! This smells incredible - like sticking your face in a honeypot! It left my skin feeling hydrated, refreshed, soft, and supple. I honestly did not want to take it off!
Etude House Olive: This is quite hydrating - I liked that aspect of it a lot. It left my skin feeling really supple and glowing.

Etude House Aloe: Out of the Etude House masks I'd have to say this is my favorite - I used it right after a peel which typically turns my face tomato red and has me feeling mega inflamed - well, I put this mask on directly after I washed off the peel product and I hardly had any redness after! If your skin is irritated or needs a little extra TLC this is incredible!
Etude House Green Tea: This felt refreshing and hydrating.
Etude House Calendula: This mask felt fairly hydrating.
It's Skin Avocado: So, as of me writing this, I just took this mask off and it's another I really DID NOT WANT to remove! It felt so good on the skin, very hydrating, refreshing, soothing and nice-smelling (a little sweet and fresh). It left my skin feeling like butter. I absolutely adore it and because I loved both of the It's Skin masks so much I'm very eager to try what else they've got in their line.

Bath & Body Works Face Sheet Mask + Hyaluronic Acid: This mask was just alright, it left my skin  feeling refreshed and hydrated.
Bath & Body Works Skin Goals Illuminating Sheet Mask with Triple Berry Complex: I really enjoyed this mask as it smelled nice and delivered the glow it promised. My skin was left feeling refreshed, soft, and supple. 

Bath & Body Works Rose Water Sheet Mask : I'm so sad to report that this mask was, overall, disappointing. From its lack of rose scent to its lack of hydration it was overall just a meh experience.
Etude House Lemon: This mask felt refreshing and hydrating.

2. Bath & Body Works Ultra Shea Body Cream in Midnight Pomegranate: This is my favorite body moisturizer formula at Bath & Body Works as it hydrates deeply without being heavy and does a wonderful job of hydrating everywhere but the soles of my feet (I've given up on my soles to be honest - I absolutely moisturize them day and night because I fear they'll crack otherwise but nothing leaves them deeply hydrated). The Midnight Pomegranate is a beautiful throwback scent - a little tart, a little sweet, a little sultry - I absolutely adore it!

3. Olay Fresh Outlast Cooling White Strawberry & Mint Body Wash: I purchased this to shave my legs with and I have to say that, for shaving, this is just ok - I prefer a formula that's creamier and a bit thicker. However, it smells absolutely incredible! I'd say the scent is really refreshing and a bit sweet/fruity but I can't necessarily place is it strawberry or mint.

4. Beauty 360 Original Nail Polish Remover:  I bought this hoping it would be similar to my beloved yet seemingly discontinued Sephora Instant Nail Polish Remover and while, structurally, it's a similar product - housing a perforated sponge soaking in polish remover solution. That said, it doesn't do nearly as good of a job and I feel like I'm left soaking my fingers longer than I'd like to get the nail polish off them.

5. Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub in Pomegranate Acai: As you all know, these are my favorite body scrubs as they feel really scrubby but aren't irritating - they leave my skin feeling really soft and smooth. This one smells really fantastic - kind of like a Shocktart but a bit more fruity! I like it a lot!

6. Clorox Disinfecting Wipes in Crisp Lemon: I love that these wipes are disinfecting. That said, they have an intense artificial chemical cleaning solution kind of scent and I feel like they're overly saturated in the liquid solution they come in.

7. Trader Joe's Mango Tangerine Scented Candle: I really liked this candle and am sad it was limited edition. It has a beautiful refreshing, citrusy sweet scent.

8. Ardell Faux Mink 811 4-Pack: I feel like I've said it before and I'll say it again. I'm not a fan - I feel like the structural integrity of these lashes is lacking - the bands are thick, they're somewhat inflexible, and I don't like that picking the lash glue off them kind of activates some funk in the structure that causes the lash band to separate out, this causing the lash to fall apart. :/

9.  CVS Chocolate and Coffee Self-Heating Clay Facial Mask: If I'm going to be honest I really didn't like this mask. It didn't smell like chocolate, coffee, or strawberries as it implied it would, but rather cheap and hinting at chocolate. It also didn't clarify my skin in any way and kind of felt heavy and balmy. I wouldn't get it again.

10. Rosette Hello Kitty Apple Gommage Peeling: This is a really great chemical exfoliator - a little goes a very long way and it's satisfying watching the dead skin roll off your face while your living skin is left feeling smooth and shiny. I also liked the subtle apple scent of this - it's quite nice.

11. Kiehl's Creme de Corps: Frankly folks, I don't understand why this is such a popular, cult-classic item. I was so disappointed! I had such high expectations! I was so excited to have a little trial size of this! This hardly provides any moisture and absorbs way too quickly. I also hated the bottle - I'm unsure if the full-sized ones have similar issues but I could hardly get any product out without violently banging the bottle against my counter-top. :/

12. M-61 Hydraboost Cream: This is a deeply hydrating moisturizer with a beautiful, lightweight texture. I really enjoy this type of product because it provides my skin with the hydration it needs but because it's neither thick nor heavy my skin can absorb it.

13. NARS Pore & Shine Control Primer: This is a wonderful primer for someone who suffers from oily skin or for someone who uses a lot of dewy foundation that maybe doesn't wear as nice as one might hope because it's too dewy. It gives the skin a matte, velvety texture on top of which foundation glides on beautifully.

14. Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth: I honestly felt like this foundation didn't "fit me" - I received many compliments on my skin when I wore it but honestly I just found that it didn't stay on my skin the way I wished it would and it seemed like it slid off in patches. :/

15. Skinceuticals Discoloration Defense: Although I liked that this felt hydrating I just don't think I was the most appropriate candidate to test a dark spot product when I don't really have any dark spots on my face.

16.Bath & Body Works Hot Cocoa & Cream Scented Candle: I'm so sad that this candle is gone - I absolutely loved it! It smells like really nice, high-quality cocoa with just a hint of salt and whipped cream. So cozy for rainy or cold nights.

17. Bite Beauty Agave Lip Balm: This is a really nice lip balm that left my lips soft, smooth, and silky. I loved how this absorbed fairly quickly while keeping my lips moist so the lipstick I applied over it looked beautiful. I would certainly consider purchasing this at one point or another.

18. Givenchy Prisme Libre in 7 Voile Rose: I really liked this for the under-eye area - I find that it beautifully brightens the under-eye area and is neither too rosy or sparkly like I was concerned it would be. I used this almost exclusively for the under-eye area and really liked the way it set my concealer and brightened that area up.

19. Indie Lee Co-Q10 Toner: This toner was alright but truthfully I don't find that it did anything spectacular for me, it just felt refreshing when I spritzed it on my face.

20.  Colourpop Cry Baby Creme Gel Colour: Unfortunately this has gone off so I am parting ways with it.

21. Sephora Collection Starlight Radiant Luminizing Drops: These have also gone off so I am tossing them.

22. Sephora Collection Morning Light Radiant Luminizing Drops:  Lastly, these have also gone off so I am parting ways with them.

23. Fresh Soy Face Cleanser: This is another case where I genuinely don't understand why people like this product so much. It doesn't foam as nicely as other cleansers, it doesn't have a particularly nice smell, it doesn't hydrate or mattify as well as other cleansers - it's just middle of the road, vanilla, basic... I suppose I'm looking for a cleanser to wow me and this doesn't.

24. Hollywood Beauty Tea Tree Oil: A great tea tree oil formula. I really like using this if I catch an athlete's foot outbreak but also when I clean my air conditioner units because it's antibacterial and anti-fungal but is a natural alternative to something like bleach.

25. Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel: This stuff is THE TRUTH when it comes to spot treatments. It gets rid of stubborn acne like nothing else I've ever tried - bringing all the gross gunk to the top where it can be quickly dealt with. I really appreciate that as every once in a while I'll get a painful deep cyst and this really takes care of it for me. It also helps get rid of any little acne bumps or pustules practically overnight.

26. NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base: This is a fantastic color-free eye primer that keeps your shadows vibrant and crease-less. Now, I've never had very much issues with things smudging as I don't really use a lot of things that smudge (i.e.: kohl or gel liners) but it is extremely crease-resistant in areas where I typically get creasing (the inner corner of my crease) which I really appreciate.

27. Creme de La Mer Moisturizing Cream: A cult classic in the luxury skincare section. I liked this moisturizer OK but had someone not told me it was La Mer and asked me to put a price on it I'd tell you oh... maybe $30-40. It has what I'd refer to as a vintage skincare scent, kind of slightly floral and powdery. In my personal opinion the formula feels thick and I have to work it into the skin some to get it to absorb. It feels... not as luxurious as something you pay $170 should feel, it doesn't melt into the skin, it doesn't make the skin feel like a baby's behind, it doesn't absorb quickly but sits on top of my skin... Like get with it La Mer! I would say the higher the price point on something is the more critical I am of it because if I'm going to shell out crazy money for a moisturizer it better really blow me away and unfortunately I can't say that I feel like this is worth it.

28. Bath & Body Works White Citrus Lotion: This has a nice smell to it and is lightly hydrating but, to be perfectly honest, I prefer the body creams because they're thicker and richer.

Disclaimer: I purchased all of the above with the exception of the Kiehl's, M-61,  Maybelline, Skinceuticals, NARS, Indie Lee, Fresh, Clinique, La Mer, Bite Beauty and Givenchy products.