Make up · Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Cerave Skin Renewing Cream Serum.

The older I get the more important my daily skin care choices become. I recently decided to add Encapsulated Retinol into my skincare routine. While retinol care sometimes cause redness and irritations, it turned out to be a great decision for my skin. I wish I’d added it into my skincare routine sooner.

When used consistently Encapsulated Retinol is an effective product for improving the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, skin texture and adding radiance to the skin’s appearance.

Skincare is such a personal thing. What works for one person can cause another person to breakout. For me, when it comes to skincare I find that my skin responds well to Cerave products. I recently used up this tube of Cerave Skin Renewing Cream Serum. I’ve really enjoyed its effects on my skin. I feel as if my skin felt smoother and looked more radiant due to consistently using this product.

With its exclusive Encapsulated Retinol and ceramide complex that Cerave is known for, Cerave claims that its Skin Renewing Cream Serum helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Helps to add radiance to the skin and restores the protective skin barrier.

The packaging has been changed since I originally purchased this product.

Cerave’s website claims that this product:

  • Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Improves skin texture and radiance
  • MVE Technology: This patented delivery system continually releases moisturizing ingredients
  • Encapsulated retinol: Helps smooth fine lines and wrinkles
  • Ceramides: Help maintain the skin’s natural barrier
  • Hyaluronic acid: Helps retain the skin’s natural moisture
  • Niacinamide: Helps calm the skin
  • Non-comedogenic and fragrance-free
  • Developed with dermatologists

CeraVe Skin Renewing Cream Serum is designed to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while helping to repair and restore the skin barrier, resulting in brighter, smoother skin that looks healthy and radiant. It contains an encapsulated 1 percent retinol and ceramide complex, which stabilizes and delivers the retinol into the skin gradually over time so it won’t cause harsh irritation like many retinols. The nongreasy and fast-absorbing formula, also contains vederine, a vitamin D analog known to provide epidermal and skin barrier support.

https://www.cerave.com/skincare/serums/skin-renewing-retinol-serum

To use: Apply in small dots where needed around the face and gently smooth until thoroughly absorbed. Use alone or under makeup once or twice a day in the AM and/or PM.

You can check out all the different types of skin care products available on their website by clicking HERE, at Target by clicking HERE, or Walmart by clicking HERE. You can visit their Instagram page by clicking @cerave.

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What about you? Have you tried any Cerave products? What has your experience been? Have you notice any difference in your skin? Did you have any sensitivities or irritations? Let me know in the comment section below.

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The current packaging for this product

Ingredients:

Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Polysorbate 20, Peg-40 Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, Carbomer, Niacinamide, Isoceteth-10, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract/Chicory Root Extract, Lecithin, Retinol, Silica, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea Butter, Ethylhexylglycerin

Allergens & Warnings:

Warnings: Avoid contact with eyes & lips. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. If discomfort occurs during the first application, space out the applications until skin adjusts. Apply a sunscreen while using this product.

Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss

~Weekly Product Highlight~Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss~

Moisturizing Shine with a Non-Sticky Feel

I recently spent some time with my sister who lives out of town.  I love to look through other people’s makeup collections (Am I alone here? How about you? Do you like looking at other people’s makeup too?) She had all kinds of great products.  Some I have tried and love, some I have never tried and always wondered about, some that don’t work for me but work out great for her.  Isn’t that the awesome thing about makeup, it is so individual and personal.My sister Sarah | lookingjoligood.blog

Out of my three sisters, I think that the two of us look the most alike.  What do you think?

 

Being a huge fan of glossy lips, I noticed right away that she had two tubes of Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Glosses in her bag.  She had the shades Rosy Future and Pink Pop.  I am a huge fan of the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick line, but I had never tried the glosses.  When I asked her how she likes them, she said that they are great, but the Rosy Future shade doesn’t work with her coloring.

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She asked me if I wanted it and I said yes! I am not exaggerating when I tell you I instantly fell in love with this gloss as soon as I put it on!  The shade is perfect for my coloring (don’t you love it when that happens?!)

The gloss goes on smoothly and evenly without feeling sticky at all.   It does not bleed outside the lip line. It has a great sparkly shine that is not glittery.  The gloss also wears off well.  I cannot stand it when a sparkly gloss wears off leaving a weird looking glittery residue on the lips. (not cute!)

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In the above picture, I’m wearing the shade Rosy Future on my lips.  Tarte tartelette in bloom palette and It Cosmetics Super Hero mascara on my eyes. Pur Midnight Masquerade Face Palette on my cheeks.

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What does the Revlon website have to say about the Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss

“DESCRIPTION

At last, a silky gloss that boosts hydration and plumps lips with moisture for a colorful glamorous shine.

Available in 12 shades

  • Moisturizing shine with a non-sticky feel
  • Silky lipgloss boosts hydration and plumps lips with moisture
  • Colorful, high-impact shine
  • Smooth, even color application
  • Use alone or layer on top of Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick
Moisturizing Shine with a Non-Sticky Feel
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss boosts lips with hydration for a colorful, glamorous shine. This moisturizing lipgloss delivers silky shine with a non-sticky feel. Mix and match it with your favorite Revlon lipsticks to create a variety of colorful looks.
Color Finish: Gloss
Product Form: Liquid
Suggested Age: 16 Years and Up
Beauty Purpose: Moisturizing, shine enhancing
Features: High shine, Lightweight”

 

What about you? Have you ever tried any of these Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Glosses?  What did you think?  Let me know in the comment section below!

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Review · Weekly Product Highlight

REVITALIFT Triple Power Intensive Anti-Aging Day Cream Moisturizer

~Weekly Product Highlight~Revitalift Triple Power Deep-Acting Moisturizer 1.7oz -L’Oreal Paris~

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Revitalift Triple Power Deep-Acting Moisturizer 1.7oz -L’Oreal® Paris $17-$25

Loreal Revitalift triple power moisturizer/hydrant | lookingjoligood.blogI have been using the Loreal Revitalift Intensive Anti-aging Day cream Moisturizer for about six months now.  Along with a few other skin care products in my routine, I have seen a huge improvement in my skin’s overall condition.

The product claims are “Visibly reduce wrinkles. Re-firm skin. Smooth skin’s texture.”  I’m not going to say that it has made my “wrinkles” and fine lines go away, or maybe even lessen, but I feel as if using this moisturizer consistently has helped to make my skin look brighter and more youthful.  I have not noticed any “re-firming” but I have noticed an increased smoothness to my skin’s overall texture.

Laura Smile | lookingjoligood.blogIt is a medium consistency off-white cream that absorbs quickly into the skin making it perfect for being worn under makeup.  It provides a deep moisture to the skin without feeling thick, greasy, or heavy on the skin.  Not too much is needed, and I find that if I apply too much at once it does seem to ball up on itself.REVITALIFT Triple Power Intensive Anti-Aging Day Cream Moisturizer | lookingjoligood.blog

What does the Loreal Website have to say about it?

“Visibly reduce wrinkles. Re-firm skin. Smooth skin’s texture.

Over 10,000 women across the US said they trust it.*
Try it yourself today and see why. #RevitaliftChallenge

*Out of 14,000 women who were polled after using a complimentary Revitalift Triple Power moisturizer for 2x a day for 14 days

L’Oréal Paris Revitalift presents its beloved anti-aging moisturizer to address multiple key signs of aging skin. Formulated with Pro-Xylane and Hyaluronic, this intensive moisturizer visibly firms, smooths, and hydrates for younger-looking skin in just 1 week.

See results or your money back, guaranteed.**

*Money back guarantee, up to $24.99 (sales tax will not be refunded). Restrictions apply. For details, call 1-800-630-5585.* Valid in the 50 U.S/D.C. and only on purchase of a Revitalift Triple Power skin care product made between 8/14/17 and 12/31/17 with original store receipt. Request must be postmarked by 1/29/18 and received by 2/12/18. Void where prohibited. Limit 1 refund per person and per household.

How To

Every morning and evening, smooth over the face, neck, and jawline until thoroughly absorbed. For best results, use with other Revitalift products.

 

 Ingredients

AQUA / WATER • GLYCERIN • ISOHEXADECANE • ISOPROPYL ISOSTEARATE • HYDROXYPROPYL TETRAHYDROPYRANTRIOL • ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE • PROPYLENE GLYCOL • NYLON-12 • OCTYLDODECANOL • CETYL ALCOHOL • AMMONIUM POLYACRYLDIMETHYLTAURAMIDE / AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE • BEHENYL ALCOHOL • DIMETHICONE • C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN • PEG-100 STEARATE • STEARIC ACID • STEARYL ALCOHOL • ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL • TRIETHANOLAMINE • CETEARYL ALCOHOL • CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE • SODIUM HYALURONATE • PALMITIC ACID • ADENOSINE • DISODIUM EDTA • DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE • HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID • CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID • LAURETH-7 • POLYACRYLAMIDE • POLYETHYLENE • METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE • METHYLPARABEN • PHENOXYETHANOL • CI 15985 / YELLOW 6 • CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 • CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE • MICA • LINALOOL • ISOEUGENOL • LIMONENE • CITRONELLOL • BENZYL ALCOHOL • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE”

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Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Loreal Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray

~Weekly Product Highlight~ Loreal Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray ~

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Loreal Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray

Loreal Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray

For a while, I have been going back and forth between growing my hair out and cutting it into a pixie cut.  As for now, the longer hair is winning…

Since I am trying to grow out my hair it is more important than ever to protect it from heat damage.  While I don’t heat style or blow dry my hair every day, I do still want to protect it on the days that I do.

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My hair is growing, slowly but it’s growing!

A heat protectant works by forming a protective barrier over the hair cuticle preventing the heat from damaging the hair.  A heat protectant will also add moisture to your hair as well as preventing the natural moisture from evaporating as the hair is heat styled.

When I first decided I wanted a heat protectant I tried a few different oils.  So far, the oils have just been too heavy for my fine straight hair.  Maybe once my hair is a bit longer I can use one on just the ends, but for now, no good.

I did a bit of research and decided to give this Loreal Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray a try.  It claims to:

  • Reacts with heat to reduce blow-dry time
  • Shields against heat damage
  • Formulated with fibralock technology
  • Heat protectant spray for all heat tools

Loreal Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray | Lookingjoligood.blog

I want my hair to be protected from heat, but I don’t want a product that is going to make my already fine oily hair look thinner and more oily. Thankfully, instead, when I use this spray, my hair looks sleek and shiny all day.  It doesn’t weigh my hair down at all.  It has a nice clean scent that lasts all day!

Due to my fine hair, it takes me no time at all to blow dry my hair anyway, so I cannot testify as to whether or not this spray cuts down on drying time.  It does make heat styling my hair quicker and easier due to the fact that my hair smooths into place more effectively.

There are several other heat protectant products from Loreal in this line.  I’m planning to try out a few others.  I’ll let you know if any of them work as well as or better than this one.Loreal Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray | Lookingjoligood.blog

If you are looking for a product to help protect your hair while also adding a smooth shine, I recommend this product.

What does the Loreal Website have to say about the  LorealAdvanced Hairstyle Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray

“DESCRIPTION
Reacts with heat to reduce blow-dry time. Shields against heat damage. Formulated with fibralock technology.
Our lightweight primer formula accelerates your routine by cutting blow dry time while protecting hair from heat damage.

HOW TO

Apply on clean damp hair. Spray evenly 6-8 inches away from hair. Blow dry as usual.

INGREDIENTS

CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, ISODODECANE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, PARFUM/ FRAGRANCE, C11-13 ISOPARAFFIN, DIMETHICONOL, ISOHEXADECANE, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LIMONENE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, COUMARIN.”

Next, I plan to try out the ADVANCED HAIRSTYLE SLEEK IT Iron Straight Heatspray.

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What about you? Have you ever tried this Loreal Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray ?  What did you think?  Let me know in the comment section below!

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Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Dr. Brandt Skincare PoreDermabrasion Pore Perfecting Exfoliator

~Weekly Product Highlight~ Dr. Brandt Skincare PoreDermabrasion Pore Perfecting Exfoliator~

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“Product Description: Pore-perfecting technology at your fingertips, with a professional-grade micro-crystal solution, that instantly deep-cleans and refines pores.”

A 2 oz tube of this exfoliator is $58 at Sephora as well as on the Dr. Brandt’s website

It is an unscented, medium thick, white cream with “professional-grade micro-crystals”

Over time I noticed that my pores were not only deeply cleaned, but also it made my pores look smaller.  For best results, I tended to use it in the shower. After wetting my face, I put a small pea sized amount all over my face. I wash and condition my hair, giving it a few minutes, to let the Pore Dermabrasion part do its thing.  I then rub it into my skin letting the sand-like micro-crystal exfoliators do their thing.

This exfoliator is completely different from the majority of exfoliators that I use.  The “micro-crystals” are small and sand-like.  While I exfoliate my face daily, I use this Pore Dermabrasion Exfoliator only once or twice a week. Although it is different from my other, more gentle, exfoliators, I find that when I want my skin to look fresh and clean, I used this product.

If you are someone with oily-to-combination skin types, concerned with large pores, this exfoliator is perfect for you!

About a year ago, I received a sample size of the Pore Dermabrasion in my ipsy bag.  I enjoyed it so much, once I finished it, I considered paying the $58 to buy the full size.  I’m glad that I waited because I received a full sized tube in the October Boxycharm box.  While I feel as if this product is definitely worth the $58 price tag, I was pretty excited to receive it along with 4 other items for only $21. (Just another reason to love Boxycharm.)

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What does the Dr Brandt’s website have to say about it:

“Why We Love This Product

A TARGETED PORE PERFECTING EXFOLIATOR

Dr. Brandt gives you pore-perfecting technology at your fingertips with a professional-grade micro-crystal solution that instantly deep-cleans and refines pores. Ideal for oily-to-combination skin types concerned with large pores.

STEP .01 Dampen skin with water and slowly and gently massage cream for one minute

STEP .02 Leave it on for one to two minutes to activate deep cleansing

STEP .03 Rinse well and pat dry.

APPLICATION TIME:
AM or PM

FREQUENCY:
1-2x per week

TARGET AREA:
Face

Results To Expect:

Strengthened, refined, and tightened pores for an even and smooth skin texture.

  • helps unclog and refine the appearance of pores
  • provides dual exfoliation: physical + chemical to effectively remove dead skin and improves skin’s texture

This obsessively-targeted, dual exfoliator features precision-sized crystals to deep-clean and refine pores to the vanishing point.

  • Paraben-free
  • Sulfate free
  • Phthalate free

TEXTURE: Cream to scrub

CONSISTENCY: Medium weight

SCENT: Fragrance-free”

What about you? Have you ever tried this Dr. Brandt Skincare PoreDermabrasion Pore Perfecting Exfoliator?  What do you think?  Let me know in the comment section below!

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Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Pond’s Cold Cream Cleanser

~Weekly Product Highlight~ Pond’s Cold Cream Cleanser~

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Every night I remove every stitch of makeup from off my face.  

When I go to bed, there is not a single trace of the day’s beauty products left on my skin.  I generally have used Dove soap to clean my face and coconut oil to remove my waterproof makeup. With a bit of work in the eye area, it has worked really well for me.

About two months ago, I decided to give this Ponds cold cream cleanser a try.  At only $5 USD for 6.1 oz/172g, I figured I couldn’t really go wrong at least trying it out.

Where has this cleanser been all my makeup wearing life?!  

The first time I tried it, it felt a bit strange…it’s thick and feels a little greasy as it rubs into the skin.  As I rubbed it in, my makeup literally melted right off my face!  No scrubbing, no rubbing, just wiped right off!  

I use a damped old face cloth to wipe off the cream from my face and then rinse my face with warm water.  After rinsing off my face, it immediately felts softer.

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This is the make up I was wearing during the day. This is how easily my water proof makeup wiped off.

On the days that I wear makeup, I use it as both my makeup remover and face wash.  After a few weeks of consistent nightly use, my skin started looking better than it has in years! I am hooked!  No wonder this cream has been around for 150 years.

What does this cream cleanser smell like you ask? One word: Nostalgia.  As soon as I opened it I immediately thought of when I was a little girl and used to try out all of my grandmother’s beauty products. (Sneaking out of her bathroom, I totally thought that no one would notice my overly blushed sparkling rosy cheeks. Who was I kidding?!)

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What does the Pond’s Website have to say about it?

“Cold Cream Cleanser

Moisturizing Deep Cleanser & Makeup Remover

Unlike ordinary cleansers, POND’S® Cold Cream Cleanser is actually 50% moisturizer. It deep cleans and removes dirt and makeup, even stubborn waterproof mascara, while infusing your skin with vital moisture – all in one easy routine.  For clean, soft and glowing skin, put your trust in a classic – POND’S® Cold Cream Cleanser.

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How to Use

Apply POND’S Cold Cream Cleanser gently to the skin, wipe with a wet washcloth, and rinse if desired.

Essential Features

  • Dermatologist tested
  • Deep Cleanser and Makeup Removal
  • Suitable for sensitive skin
  • Won’t clog pores 

Key Ingredients

Mineral Oil – Effectively removes makeup from skin’s surface.

Beeswax – A moisturizer known to prevent moisture from leaving the skin.”

What about you? Have you ever tried this Pond’s Cold Cream Cleanser?  What did you think?  Let me know in the comment section below!

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Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe Herbs, and Rosewater

~Weekly Product Highlight~ Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe Herbs, and Rosewater~Mario Badescu | lookingjoligood.blog

I had heard great things about this facial spray with aloe herb and rosewater, so I was very excited to see how it worked.  So many of the reviews say “this spray is life changing!”  Little did I know how quickly I would become obsessed with it!

I love to try new skin care products and pamper my skin!  I have normal to combo skin and get an occasional breakout here and there.  This spray has been leaving my skin feeling glowy moisturized and smoothed. The nozzle gives a nice fine spray, making it possible to be used as an after makeup spray as well.

Like the name states, this spray has a light refreshing rose scent.  Despite that fact that I love actual real flower roses, I’m not usually a big fan of rose scented things.  This spray is an exception, I really love the scent of it!  It is also available in an Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea version.  I think that I am going to try that one next time.  At the rate that I am using this spray, that will be very soon…

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I’ve had this 4 fl oz bottle for about 4 weeks.

Here is how I have been using it:
I mist onto my face, neck, or hair whenever I feel like I want to, haha.😉 It is like giving my skin a little pick-me-up either before I put my makeup on or, post-makeup application to reduce a powdery looking finish.  I have been spraying my face either before or after (or both) applying my daily and nightly moisturizer. I’m telling you, I’m obsessed with this facial spray!  Despite the fact that I have a small face and I could probably get away with only using two spritzes at a time, I love to really go at it and use 4 sprays at a time. 😂  I have been using it at least twice a day, sometimes as many as four times a day.  Like I said, I’ve become pretty obsessed with this spray. Mario Badescu facial spray | lookingjoligood.blog

This spray is available in two versions and three sizes: Aloe Herbs, and Rosewater version and Aloe, Cucumber, and Green Tea version, and in 2, 4 and 8 fl oz bottles. The travel size 2 fl oz bottle is $5.00 USD, and a 4 fl oz bottle that I have now is $7.00 USD. Now that I know how much I love this product, next time I purchase it, I plan to pick up the 8 oz bottle which is $12.00 USD.

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Here are the Aloe Herbs, and Rosewater spray ingredients:
Aqua (Water, Eau), Propylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rosa Canina Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Parfum (Fragrance), Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Citronellol, Geraniol, CI 17200 (Red 33), CI 42090 (Blue 1)

What does the Mario Badescu Website have to say about it:

Cult-favorite. Makeup artist must-have.
Revitalizes with dewy radiance.
Boosts moisture and glow.

Ideal for: All skin.

Revitalize skin with dewy radiance. Whether spritzed for a hydrating boost or mid-day pick-me-up, our cult-favorite facial spray helps revive dehydrated skin anytime, anywhere. It’s a rejuvenating mist infused with herbal and botanical extracts (like Aloe Vera, Gardenia, Rose, Bladderwrack, and Thyme) that help soothe and re-energize skin—giving it a healthy, radiant glow.

#MBSKINTIP: To give your makeup a dewy finish, spritz your favorite brush or sponge before blending in foundation or concealer. Once you’re done, mist your face as a final step to add radiance. For an extra refreshing and cooling boost, store the bottle in your refrigerator.
A refreshing, hydrating mist to use anywhere anytime. Simply formulated with fragrant herbal extracts and rosewater for a pleasant, pick me up for dehydrated, tight and uncomfortable skin. Spray your day and night creams for a boost of hydration or use it to set make-up or spray on dry hair throughout the day. Safe for all skin types. Gentle, non-irritating.”

What about you?  Have you ever tried this Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe Herbs, and Rosewater?  Was it love at first spray for you too?  Have you tried the Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea version? If you try this spray, let me know what you think about it!

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Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Caress Body Wash Forever Collection

~Weekly Product Highlight~Caress Body Wash Forever Collection~

The world’s first collection of body washes with Fragrance Touch Technology.  Touch your skin to release fine fragrance for up to 12 hours.

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I originally tried this body wash as a sample and quickly fell in love with it! It smells absolutely wonderful!  It has a great lather and leaves the skin feeling clean without being overly dry and tight.  It also has sparkles in it, who doesn’t love sparkles?!  It is crazy how long the fragrances in these body washes last!

sparkles “fragrance touch technology” Caress Forever Body Wash | lookingjoligood.blog

The Caress Forever Body Washes have “fragrance touch technology” that is supposed to make the scent last longer.  As I have mentioned before, I am very sensitive to different fragrances.  I wasn’t sure if this body wash was going to give me a headache, so I was a bit apprehensive about using it at first. I was nervous that if it bothered me I might be stuck smelling it all day.  Fortunately,  it didn’t bother me at all, and I quickly fell in love with the beautiful scents.

“fragrance touch technology” Caress Forever Body Wash | lookingjoligood.blog

The “fragrance touch technology” really does make the scent last longer!  I notice the scent through out the day if I rub my hand on my skin several hours later, the scent seems to be reactivated.  So cool!

Don’t just take my word for it, this body wash won the Allure 2015 Break Through Award.

There are 4 scents available: Love Forever (red label), Adore Forever (deep pink label), Mystique Forever (purple label), Enchant Forever (blue label).

Each one has an interesting and complex mix of different scents with top notes, heart notes, and base notes.

Love Forever 

Top Notes: Mandarin Orange and Peach

Heart Notes: Scarlet Red Rose, Peony and Freesia

Base Notes: Sandalwood and Vanilla Musk

Adore Forever:

Top Notes: Raspberry and Cassis

Heart Notes: Angel Face Rose and Muguet

Base Notes: Amber, Honey and Vanilla

Mystique Forever 

Top Notes: Bergamot, Apple, Pink, Pepper

Heart Notes: Lotus, Jasmine, Sambac Absolute, Tuberose Absolute, Imperial Iris

Base Notes: Musk, Amber, Praline

Enchant Forever:

Top Notes: Bergamot

Heart Notes: Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Praline

Base Notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla

I have tried three of the four scents: Love Forever, Adore Forever, Mystique Forever. While I enjoy them all, out of these three, Love Forever is my favorite.

They have recently changed the packaging but the product and formula are still the same.  The larger curvy top is the old packaging, the thinner top is the new packaging.

A 13.5 fluid ounce/ 400 ml bottle costs between $4-$5 USD, but there are always sales going on and coupons available.  Worth every penny in my opinion!

Caress Forever Body Wash | lookingjoligood.blog

What does the Caress Website have to say about it:

“The Caress Forever Collection is the world’s first body wash with fragrance touch technology. The breakthrough technology of Fragrance Release PearlsTM releases bursts of perfume with every touch of your skin. The collection delivers long-lasting, unforgettable, fine fragrance for up to 12 hours.

As an award winning perfumer, Loc Dong has close to two decades of experience crafting more than 40 renowned scents for major fashion and fragrances houses. Inspired by the confident and sensual modern woman, Loc Dong captured the widely coveted scent of the mysterious scarlet red rose with breakthrough Living Rose technology for the Caress Forever Collection.”

Caress Love Forever Body Wash | lookingjoligood.blog

“Fragrance is emotion brought to Life. The Caress Forever Collection evokes love, passion, sensuality, and elegance.”- Loc Dong

I absolutely love this body wash!  What about you?  Have you ever used any of the Caress Forever Collection Body Washes?  What did you think?  Which is your favorite?  Let me know in the comments.

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Weekly Product Highlight

Chapstick

~Weekly Product Highlight~ Chapstick~

When it comes to lip balms, I am very particular!  Sometimes it is the simplest and the most classic products that work the best for me.

No matter how many times I stray, I always come back to the original classic ChapStick.  I don’t know what it is about this classic lip balm, but it works better than almost every chapstick that I have tried!  It is nothing fancy, but it is effective.

Chapstick | lookingjoligood.blog

Since there are so many varieties of ChapStick each has its own combo of ingredients, but most ChapSticks contain camphor, vitamin E, aloe, beeswax, menthol, petrolatum, phenol, and oxybenzone. While I love the cherry, strawberry and the spearmint, the classic black ChapStick is my favorite!

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Each 0.15 oz tube costs around $1.

What does the Chapstick website have to say about the classic original chapstick?

“The one and only Classic! The one that made ChapStick America’s favorite lip balm and the one that our hearts still beat for. Try it in Original, Cherry, Strawberry and Spearmint.

  • Softens and protects for smooth, silky lips every day

  • Helps heal and prevent dry, chapped lips

  • The formula you know and love”

What about you?  What is your favorite lip balm? Do you like the original ChapStick or another flavor better?

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Smashbox Photo Matte Eyes Travel Palette Review and Swatches

~Weekly Product Highlight~ Smashbox Photo Matte Eyes Travel Palette~

Smashbox Photo Matte Eyes Travel Palette Review and Swatches | loookingjoligood.blog

I have to be honest, I only signed up for the April Birchbox because they were offering this Smashbox Photo Matte Eyes Travel Palette (value $25) for free with a promo code and “new” subscription.

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Thanks, Birchbox,  for the “free” palette, but sorry, I already canceled my subscription because you sent me terrible samples…If you want to read about what I got in my April Birchbox you can click HERE.

Smashbox Photo Matte Eyes Travel Palette Review and Swatches | loookingjoligood.blog

As soon as my sister in law told me about this great deal I signed up! I was very excited to try out Smashbox eyeshadows.  I have loved several other Smashbox products, but have never tried any of their eyeshadows.

This palette contains eight all matte eyeshadows.  Each shadow weighs 0.62 gram for a total of 4.98 grams.  These matte shadows can be used both wet or dry, with or without a primer. The palette has a good variety of both warm and cool shades. Because of the consistency of the shadows and the tone range the shadows could also be used to fill in the brows for so many skin tones and brow shades.

Smashbox Photo Matte Eyes Travel Palette Review and Swatches | loookingjoligood.blog

Packaging

The packaging is made out of a black matte acrylic with the words Smashbox #shapematters | eyes” embossed on the top.  It snaps closed and feels very sturdy. It also has a good quality “large” mirror that is the size of the palette packaging.  The hinges are strong enough that the palette stays open and the mirror stays propped up.  The names of the shadows are one the back of the packaging.

Smashbox Photo Matte Eyes Travel Palette Review and Swatches | loookingjoligood.blog

photomatte eyes

Palette Impressions   

  • The shadows are soft, smooth, and buttery
  • The pigmentation is great
  • The pan sizes are tiny but large enough to get my eyeshadow brushes into without difficulty
  • The shade selection is exactly what I use on a daily basis.
  • A variety of transition shades, deeper shades,  lid/ brow bone shades, and brow filling shades.
  • This palette can easily stand on its own and provide a complete eye look.
  • It is the perfect size for traveling.
  • I am overly pleased with it for $10 I paid for the cost of the Birchbox
  • Because of the small size, I would NEVER have paid the $25 asking price for this palette.
  • This palette is perfect for creating simple neutral everyday eye looks

Swatches

Swatches were applied with a dry flat brush to clean skin with a foundation base applied to the skin.

Smashbox Photo Matte Eyes Travel Palette Review and Swatches | loookingjoligood.blog

  • Vanilla- soft light beige
  • Wheat – soft warm brown
  • Grounded- medium cool brown
  • Rosehip- muted pink
  • Desert- medium/neutral brown
  • Earthy- warm brown
  • Canyon- dark brown
  • Haze-light gray

Smashbox Photo Matte Eyes Travel Palette Review and Swatches | loookingjoligood.blog

Dupes

As soon as I opened this palette I was immediately reminded of my Mad for Matte E.L.F. palette.  There are several shades that are absolute dupes for each other.  While I do really love my Made for Matte palette and use it in some way or another almost daily, the shadows in the Smashbox Photo Matte Eyes Travel Palette are a much better quality.  The Smashbox Photo Matte Eyes shadows apply and blend much easier.  One of my complaints with the Mad for Matte E.L.F. palette has always been that the shadows can tend to look a bit muddy when blended.

dupes

Smashbox Photo Matte Eyes Travel Palette Review and Swatches | loookingjoligood.blog

Simple Everyday Eye Look

These shadows apply and blend so easily that I accomplished this complete eye look in around 2 minutes.  Not bad!

  • Wheat as a transition shade in the crease
  • Earthy in the crease
  • Rosehip on the lid
  • Grounded on lower lash line
  • Vanilla on the brow bone
  • Canyon to fill in the brows

I love this palette!  If this is what the quality of all Smashbox’s eyeshadows are like, then I need to get some more!

Smashbox Photo Matte Eyes Travel Palette Review and Swatches | loookingjoligood.blog

What does the Smashbox Website have to say about it:

Smashbox Photo Matte Eyes Travel Palette Review and Swatches | loookingjoligood.blog

“When we noticed that our makeup artists use matte eyeshadows as brow powder and liner on shoots in our L.A. photo studio, we knew we had to create a do-it-all formula just for eyes. Each of the 8 matte shades in this mini-matte collection is a multitasker—from stay-put shadows that double as a liner to brow powders that also work as shadows. Plus, each -silky, richly pigmented dark shade intensifies when used wet.

What it is:
A mini eyeshadow palette with eight versatile matte shades, including stay-put shadows that double as liner to brow powders and go on as shadows.

What it does:
This petite palette has eight matte wet/dry shades that can be used as liner, shadow, or brow powder for any look—from understated to amped up. Featuring a step-by-step guide for six eye and five brow shapes, it’s everything you need for creating eye looks on the go.

This palette contains:
– 8 x 0.35 oz Matte wet/dry eyeshadow in Haze (light gray), Rosehip (muted pink), Grounded (medium cool brown), Wheat (soft warm brown), Vanilla (soft light beige), Desert (medium/neutral brown), Earthy (warm brown), Canyon (dark brown)”

Smashbox Photo Matte Eyes Travel Palette Review and Swatches | loookingjoligood.blog

What about you?  Do you have the Smashbox Photo Matte Eyes Travel Palette? Do you love matte shadows? Have you used any other Smashbox shadows?  What do you think?

Also, do you subscribe to Birchbox, what do you think about it?  Have you gotten any decent samples? I would love to hear your opinion in the comments!

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