Serum Review: Shiseido White Lucent Luminizing Infuser Essence Lotion

Shiseido White Lucent Luminizing Infuser Essence Lotion

Availability: This appears to have been discontinued.

Would I buy this?: I want to say yes but I also think it's pricey for what it is. 

What is this product designed to address?

According to sephora.com:

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
What it is:
An essence-rich brightening softener that gently and deeply infuses the skin surface with intensive brightening ingredients, helping to visibly reduce signs of dark spots.
Solutions for:
- Dark spots
- Dryness- Dullness and uneven texture
If you want to know more…
This softener contains essential brightening ingredients to reduce the appearance of dark spots while promoting hydration and helping provide relief from external stressors. SakuraRESIST technology combined with sakura from Japanese cherry blossoms help reduce the appearance of future dark spots, while deep infusing technology boosts penetration of intensive brightening ingredients into the skin surface.
What else you need to know:
This product is dermatologist tested.
Research results:
In a 4-week consumer survey with 107 to 118 Asian women:
- 91% felt the infuser deeply infuses skin with moisture and ingredients
- 78% felt the appearance of hard-to-reduce dark spots was decreased
- 94% felt the infuser delivered ingredients throughout skin
- 75% felt the infuser generated a beautiful bright complexion

Does it contain any special/beneficial ingredients?
Again, according to sephora.com:
-Deep Infuse Technology: Boosts penetration of intensive brightening ingredients into the skin surface.
-SakuraRESIST Technology: Helps minimize the appearance of future dark spots.

What is the texture like?

I'd say the feeling is somewhat like a "thick" watery or a very watery serum.

Is it scented?

This has a soft, floral scent which I believe is the Sakura blossom.

My overall experience/comments on the product:

      I love how hydrated this makes my skin feel and how it really makes my skin look radiant, and this is coming from only having used it twice. That said, I think it's quite pricey for hydrated, glow-y skin when I get get a similar result with less pricey products. I'll have to use this longer term to see if I think it's worth the money.

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

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

Cleanser Review: Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Cleansing Foam

'Ello folksickles. Today's review will be for the Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Cleansing Foam

Availability: It appears that this product has been discontinued.

Would I buy this again?: I want to say yes but my wallet... not so much.

What is this product designed to address?

According to sephora.com:

What it is:

A gentle purifying cleansing foam that whisks away impurities with a fresh, creamy lather while protecting skin's vital moisture.

What it is formulated to do:

This reformulated skin care essential purifies the complexion and promotes a look of inner radiance. A dose of micro white powder helps remove dead surface cells to boost clarity and luminosity.

What else you need to know:

Shiseido White Lucent, reformulated with an exclusive multi-action brightening system, is a complete line of skin care products that targets spots and promotes a luminous, spot-free complexion.

Does it contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Glycerin: Draws moisture from the air into the skin.

Stearic Acid: Has emollient properties.

Lauric Acid: Has antibacterial properties.

Tocopherol: Vitamin E, has soothing and antioxidant properties.

What is the texture like?

As the description implies this has a creamy lathering, foamy quality. I'd describe the foam as being thick, pillow-y, and hydrating. 

Is it scented?

This has a clean scent.

My overall experience/comments on the product:

With very few exceptions I have yet to be disappointed with foaming (in particular!) cleansers from Shiseido. I love how this makes my skin feel thoroughly cleansed, soft, and smooth without feeling stripped or tight.

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

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

Cleanser Review: dermalogica skin resurfacing cleanser

'Ello folksickles. Today's review will be for the dermalogica skin resurfacing cleanser

Availability: This retails at $45 for 5.07 fl oz (150 ml) and can be purchased at ulta.com, sephora.com,  and bluemercury.com along with their physical store locations as well as dermstore.com, skinmedix.com, or dermalogica.com.

Would I buy this again?: No.

What is this product designed to address?
According to ulta.com:
A highly active lactic acid concentrate that retexturizes skin suffering from visible signs of aging by removing dulling surface debris and accelerating cell renewal. Antioxidant vitamin E conditions and enhances softness while fortifying the skin's natural moisture barrier, while soothing rose flower oil calms skin sensitivity. Daily use of this silky cleanser dramatically improves skin texture and properly prepares for maximum penetration of AGE Smart products. Contains no artificial fragrance or color.
How it works:
Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid that exfoliates surface cells leaving a smoother, polished surface that is receptive to subsequent active ingredients. Also helps hydrate and brighten.
Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E) is an antioxidant that conditions and enhances skin softness while fortifying skin's natural moisture barrier.
Soothing rose flower oil calms skin sensitivity.

Does it contain any special/beneficial ingredients?
According to bluemercury.com:

Lactic Acid: Retexturizes skin suffering from visible signs of aging by removing dulling surface debris and helping accelerate cell turnover.

Vitamin E: Helps to neutralizes free radicals . Helps protect against UV damage and promotes healing.

Rose Flower Oil: Calms and soothes skin.

What is the texture like?

This has a somewhat  emollient texture. 

Is it scented?

This has a chemically scent.

My overall experience/comments on the product:

      Overall I found that this did the job of getting my skin clean without feeling stripped or overly hydrated. That said, I found this cleanser just ok, it didn't blow me away in any sense of the word hence I probably won't buy it. I wish it felt more hydrating and produced foam, I don't really like cleansers that don't foam up, as I feel they leave a residue behind.

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

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

Primer Review: Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter

Availability: This can be purchased at sephora.com and nordstrom.com along with their physical store locations along with charlottetilbury.com The retail pricing is $15 for 0.81 oz. (5.5 mL) or at $44 for 1 oz. (30 mL).

Would I buy this? Yes!

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

Product info according to sephora.com:

What it is:
A liquid tinted complexion booster for a superstar youthful glow.
What it does:
Hollywood Flawless Filter is a customizable complexion booster that can be used as a primer, highlighter, or can be mixed with your foundation to get a perfected dewy finish or glow. Inspired by the perfecting lens of social media filters, ingredients help to soften focus, illuminate skin, and make lines and pores appear smoother.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
Beuty Tip:
To dial up your full look, extend your application from the face to the décolletage, shoulders and back for a dazzling evening out.

Does this contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Squalane:  a natural hydrocarbon that is present in the skin, helping to prevent loss of hydration and to improve suppleness. Unlike plant oils, Squalane is completely non-greasy, is exceptionally pure and stays stable in varying UV, temperature and oxidative conditions. Its non-comedogenic emollience hydrates while improving visible elasticity and texture

What is the texture like?

This feels like a lightweight moisturizer. 

Is this scented?
This has an "unscented" moisturizer type of scent.

What has my experience with the product been like?

The main reason I purchased this is because I've been hearing so much about Charlotte Tilbury lately that I wanted to try something from her line but I wasn't sure what. I figured I'd purchase this, thinking it was a foundation at the time, because that was something I didn't have a ton of. I will say that this doesn't provide a lot of coverage, so unless you have good skin that you'd like to enhance with an ethereal glow or you just don't want a lot of coverage this may have to work as more of a primer for you. I absolutely LOVE the glow it imparts - my skin looks dewy, glowing, ethereal, angelic. Personally I don't think that the glow is "too much" but y'all I'm extra as hell when it comes to glow. If you're more of a natural skin type of person this may not be up your alley as an all-over product and you may prefer it as more of a sheer highlighter for your cheekbones or eye area. That said, if you have a foundation that you feel might be a tad too matte this can help give it a little glow.

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

Disclaimer: I purchased this myself.

Moisturizer Review: Youth to the People Maqui + Acai Prickly Pear Goji Superberry Hydrate and Glow Oil

Today's review will be for the Youth to the People Maqui + Acai Prickly Pear Goji Superberry Hydrate and Glow Oil

Availability: This retails at $44 for  1 oz. (30 mL) at sephora.com, anthropologies, and nordstrom.com or their physical store locations along with youthtothepeople.com.

Would I buy this?: Yes!

What is this product designed to address?

According to sephora.com:

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive
What it is:
An ultra-enriched, flash-absorbing face oil packed with rare super berry antioxidants that leaves skin velvety soft, hydrated, and glowing.
Solutions for:
- Dryness
- Dullness and uneven texture
- Uneven skin tone
If you want to know more…
Maqui, the most antioxidant-dense fruit in the world, is combined with açaí and goji, creating a potent antioxidant elixir. Intensely hydrating prickly pear and squalane oil lock in moisture with the help of omega fatty acids and high levels of vitamin C. The perfected balance of jojoba and sunflower oil illuminate and revive dehydrated skin without weighing it down.
What else you need to know:
Makeup tips: mix one drop of oil into your foundation for a subtle all-day glow and hydrating boost of antioxidants. Skip out on your face primer before makeup, use this face oil instead. The fast-absorbing formula perfectly preps your skin for makeup application.
Clean at Sephora
When you spot our Clean seal, you can be sure we’ve checked that this brand’s product is made without the ingredients you told us you’d most like to avoid.
Clean at Sephora™ is formulated without:
Sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, Triclosan, Triclocarban. All skincare, hair, and makeup brands with the Clean Seal have less than one percent of synthetic fragrances.

Does it contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Again, according to sephora.com:

-Maqui: A free radical eliminator; helps fight the signs of aging.
-Acai: Antioxidant-rich; contains omega 3, 6, and 9 for collagen support; revives dull, dry skin.
-Prickly Pear: Supports cell renewal while reducing redness and hyperpigmentation; hydrates.
-Sunflower/Jojoba Blend: Ultra-hydrating, nutrient-rich oil packed with antioxidants and fatty acids.

What is the texture like?

Although this feels like an oil the finish on it is soft, not "oily" if that makes any sort of sense. It absorbs quickly into the skin without feeling greasy. 

Is it scented?

This doesn't really have a discernible scent.

My overall experience/comments on the product:

This makes my skin feel incredible! It's so soft and hydrated yet not at all sticky or greasy. I love how lightweight this is and the beautiful glow it gives me.

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

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

Moisturizer Review: Youth to the People Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream

 Today's review will be for the Youth to the People Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream

Availability: This retails at $18 for a 0.5 fl. oz. mini or $58 for  2 oz. (60 mL) at sephora.com, nordstrom.com, and anthropologie.com or their physical store locations along with youthtothepeople.com. 

Would I buy this?: Yes!

What is this product designed to address?

According to sephora.com:

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive
What it is:
A deeply hydrating, calming moisture cream powered by adaptogenic herbs and mushrooms: ashwagandha, rhodiola, reishi, and holy basil.
Solutions for:
- Dryness
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Redness
If you want to know more…
This deeply moisturizing cream is especially good for dry skin types. Adaptogenic herbs and mushrooms calm the skin when faced with daily stressors like UV rays and environmental pollutants. Pentapeptide calms the stress reaction in sensitive and irritated skin.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
What else you need to know:
This product is vegan, cruelty-free, noncomedogenic, and formulated without dimethicone.
Clean at Sephora
When you spot our Clean seal, you can be sure we’ve checked that this product is made without the ingredients you told us you’d most like to avoid.
Clean at Sephora™ is formulated without:
Sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, triclocarban. All skincare, hair, and makeup brands with the Clean Seal have less than one percent of synthetic fragrances and no undisclosed fragrances.

Does it contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Again, according to sephora.com:

-Ashwagandha: An adaptogenic herb with an abundance of antioxidants, iron, and amino acids; one of the most powerful healing herbs, it is used to treat stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. 

-Reishi: An adaptogenic mushroom that helps establish homeostasis in the body. 

-Rhodiola: An adaptogenic herb that boosts skin strength, fights fatigue, and works to increase resistance to stress. 

-Pentapeptide: A peptide complex that calms the stress reaction in sensitive and irritated skin.

What is the texture like?

This has a silky, whipped, lightweight cream feeling. 

Is it scented?

This has a very, very slight "spa" - mostly herbal, slightly floral scent. It's extremely light and dissipates as soon as the product is applied.

My overall experience/comments on the product:

   The texture of this moisturizer is just SUBLIME. This is the perfect hydrating texture for my skin as it leaves my skin blanketed in moisture but is lightweight and is easily absorbed by my skin. It is an absolute pleasure to use and I'm really looking forward to continuing to use it! :D

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

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

Juvia's Place The Zulu Palette Look

Hey folks, today I bring you a fun rainbow look. :P

Enough blabbering, tutorial time!

Products used: I  applied Colourpop Forget Me Not Super Shock Cheek as a base for the peachy melon shade with my  Sephora Collection Pro Mini Airbrush 55.5. I also applied Chaos Makeup Strawberry Lemonade Highlighter  with my Sephora Collection #74 PRO Small Blush and Contour brush. 

As a base for my powder eyeshadows I applied the MAKE UP FOR EVER D-21 AQUA MATIC and blended it out with my Crown Pro C511 Brush. 

For the crease I applied the matte tangerine orange along with the metallic lime green with golden pearl with the fluffy end of the brush that came with the Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Palette and Crown Pro C511 Brush, respectively. 

For the lid  I applied the metallic aquamarine  using the paddle end of the brush that came with the Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Palette. 

To highlight the brow-bone and the inner corner of the eye I applied Kat Von D Melanie and the peachy melon shade with golden pearl using my no-name gigantic paddle brush from Crown and Crown Deluxe Precision Crease brush, respectively. 

For eyeliner, I went with the Clinique Pretty Easy Eyelining Pen, with a wing this time. For the waterline I applied Stila Peacock Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner. 

For the lower lash line, I applied the matte electric purple blended out with the burnt orange  using my Bubbi Detail brush.

The look sans lashes. 

For lashes I used Eylure x Jasmine Brown Lashes in Jaybee along with House of Lashes Brush-On Lash Glue in Clear.

For lips, I applied the  Odacite Aventurine Kiss Lip Serum and topped it with NARS Audacious Lipstick in Grace with my no-name brush from Memebox. 

Hope that you liked this! :D It was super fun for me to put together! Feel free to request particular songs, animals/nature scenes (I don't do insects of any kind though, sorry, little insect feet and wings creep the bejesus outta me), Pokemon, or Pokemon towns. :P

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

Disclaimer: The  Sephora 55.5 brush, Clinique, and Odacite products were provided for testing purposes. The Juvia's Place palette was a gift from my wife. I paid for everything else you see here myself.