Product Review: Lancôme Rénergie Night

Hello!

I've been wanting to do this post for a while, but I wanted to make sure I could give a really precise and accurate review before doing so. So here goes: this is a product review for Lancôme's Rénergie Night. This is a night cream that is meant to make your skin appear to be more youthful and decrease fine lines and wrinkles.

I got this product as part of a gift-with-purchase that Lancôme had a few months ago where you could choose 6 items as part of your gift. I've been using the .5 ounce pot of Rénergie Night since.

I absolutely LOVE this product! Like I said, I've been using it since the gift-with-purchase was available (which I believe was sometime in October). This pot has lasted me since then--I've been using this product for nearly 2 months.

Usually the sample sizes are meant to only last 30 days, but since Rénergie Night has a pretty dense consistency I was able to use it for a longer period of time. What I really love about this product is the smell. Some people don't care how their moisturizers smell, while other people can be really picky about it. I am one of those picky people! So for me to actually really love the smell of this product means something! It has a very fresh and clean smell, almost soapy. I don't know--I really like it.

Also I almost immediately noticed a difference in my skin after using it within the first week. I wouldn't say I noticed a decrease in lines or wrinkles, but my skin did seem to be more vibrant.

After using it for two months, however, I can say that there has been a decrease in the lines. It is a small decrease, but it is there. Above anything my skin does seem more youthful and healthy.

I also loved that this product was moisturizing, but not greasy. Some night creams can be so heavy and thick that in the morning my face feels waxy--even if I use a small amount. That was not the case with this product. Like I said, I was able to use a very small amount and have it last for over a month while still providing me with a lot of moisture. Yet, in the morning my face felt smooth and refreshed rather than greasy.

Overall, I would definitely purchase this product in the full size version. Rénergie Night's only downfall is the price. It only comes in one size--a 2.5oz pot which retails for $95.

Keep in mind, though that Lancôme always has a lot of gift-with-purchase or purchase-with-purchase events where you may be able to get a smaller version of this product for free or at a lesser value.

Favorite Makeup Remover: Clinique Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser

Hey guys! I haven't updated in a while because I have been so busy working (you know how it gets around the holidays)! However, I come to you with one of my new favorite products! Dun dun dun . . . Clinique's Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser!

I love this product so much! I started using it because my mom got it as a sample from one of the free gifts from Clinique and I also happen to work right across from the Clinique counter, so I was talking to my co-worker a lot about this product. It's more of a makeup remover than a cleanser, which means that it can be used on clean skin but its main purpose is to remove makeup. It isn't specifically made to repair dry or oily skin, just to remove remove remove.

I like it because it is really dense, you do not need to use a lot of the product. Also, it is SO gentle! It comes off easily, removes the makeup perfectly, and my skin feels so soft afterwards. I love it!

I use this paired with the Neutrogena Eye Makeup Remover, where you can see my review here.

Anyway, the cleanser retails for $18.50, but like I said, sometimes you can get items like this as part of the free gift--so look around first!

Would You Rather: Wax or Thread Your Eyebrows?

Hey guys!

So here's a question for you: Would you rather wax your eyebrows or get them threaded, and which one do you typically do? For years I used to get my eyebrows waxed and never had a problem with it. And then a few years ago, out of curiosity, I decided to get them threaded instead.

I decided that I like threading better! It's faster, it's not as uncomfortable (my opinion though, a lot of people think it hurts more), and it doesn't leave redness. I also feel like my eyebrows are more precisely defined with threading.

So I wanted your thoughts--what do you guys typically do for your eyebrows? What do you feel is better and why? Let me know!

Product Review: Aveda's Blue Malva Shampoo and Conditioner

Hello!

So this is a review on Aveda's Blue Malva Shampoo and Conditioner. Have you guys ever tried it? It's my F-A-V-O-R-I-T-E shampoo for sure!

Basically, Aveda is a haircare company that creates all natural products. This is really good for your hair, obviously! By using natural shampoos and conditioners you won't get any build up in your hair (like you often can with Pantene Pro-V). So these products definitely keep your hair healthy.

I am blonde, which is why I love Blue Malva. The shampoo is a purpley blue color and smells AMAZING. I wish you guys could smell my hair right now, SO GOOD. But anyways, the shampoo/conditioner is this color because it counter acts any orangey/rusty tones that blondes sometimes get from coloring their hair. If you like to have ashy blonde hair (this is especially good for girls who like to be platnium blonde), then this is a great product for you.

The shampoo itself only deposits a tiny bit of color, whereas the conditioner is much stronger and should not be used every day. You can use the shampoo every day, however, the conditioner will give your hair a blue tint if used too much. It's best to use the conditioner every other wash.

The shampoo is $26.50 (33.8 fl oz/ 1 litre) and the conditioner is $17.00 (8.5 oz/250ml)

If you have ashy blonde hair or just don't like orange tones, DEFINITELY purchase this product. Like I said, it also smells great :)

Product Review: MAC Eye Shadow TRAX

Hey guys!

So yesterday I went out and did some MAC shopping! I got a few things, so I will be posting some more reviews later. But I was really excited because I got some cute eyeshadow! It's in the shade Trax and I love love love it!

It's a shimmery shadow, somewhat iridescent ashy purple. I really like it, it made my green eyes pop like crazy. It has a good consistency and I've worn it now for about 7 hours and it hasn't moved at all. The shadow looks kind of warm in my picture, due to the lighting. However, it looks more like the swatch in person.

This shadow cost $14.50 or $10.15 with a MAC Pro Card.

Also--did anyone know you can't use your Pro Card at MAC stores in department stores? I didn't know that.

Anyways, if anyone has tried this let me know how you like it! What are some of your favorite shades? Also, sorry the image is kind of blurry--I don't know what was going on with my camera.

Product Review: L'Oreal HiP Studio Secrets Professional Matte Shadow Duos (Animated)

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So this is a product review for L'Oreal HiP Studio Secrets Professional Matte Shadow duo in Animated. I initially bought this product because I was in a pinch and needed a matte white shadow. I know a lot of people are in love with the HiP shadows so I thought, why not? This would be a good time to try!

I never bought it in the past because I was hesitant to buy this since the price is between $8-10. I think that's a lot for drug-store makeup, especially when its only two shadows.

Either way, I purchased the product and immediately went home to try it. I have to say--I was very disappointed. First, the eyeshadow wasn't nearly as pigmented as I thought it would be. I mean it says in the title, "HIGHLY pigmented", but it wasn't at all. I mean, it wasn't as sheer as usual drug store makeup, but it wasn't exceptionally pigmented either. I had to layer it on a few times for it to look as vibrant as I wanted it to.

The blue was the same, just as sheer. I don't like blue eyeshadow on me, but I tried it just so I could give a fair review. Both colors weren't as pigmented as I'd hoped. And they both faded easily throughout the day (one day with a mixing medium and the next with a primer--both days the shades faded).

Overall, I would not buy this product again, but it was nice to try it out. Have you guys used HiP? What is your impression of it?

Product Review: Sephora's Maniac Mat Long Wearing Matte Lipstick

Hey everyone! So here is a product review for Sephora's Maniac Mat Long Wearing Matte Lipstick! I have been using this lipstick probably for about a year or so now and I love love love it!

It's a long wearing lipstick, like actual LIPSTICK. Not similar Covergirl's Outlast All Day Lipcolor (more like a stain) or MAC's Pro Longwear Lipcolor (more like a weird gloss--which I plan to do a review on later). The consistency of this product is just like a normal lipstick, really smooth and somewhat moisturizing.

Since it is long lasting it does tend to dry out a little more than a normal lipstick, however, for the most part it stays pretty silky throughout the day. Since it isn't a stain it doesn't last as long as something LIKE Covergirl's Outlast, however, it does last pretty long--I'd say 6-8 hours (including eating and drinking).

This product is also highly pigmented and matte, which I like. I love this color--the color I have is Mat 02 (or Matte Natural Pink). Love love love! It's like a better version of my natural lip color! Its a really good lipstick to wear on a daily basis for natural, every day makeup.

You get the product in Sephora stores or online (however, I think it's currently out of stock on the website!) And it retails for around $12.

If you are looking for a nice matte long wearing lipstick, I HIGHLY recommend this! I love it!

Have any of you guys tried it? Let me know what you think if you have!