*Disclaimer: I have not been paid to review these products nor were they given to me to review. I purchased these products with my own funds for my own personal use.*
The first product I've been using is the L'Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream in Medium. The reason in buying this product is to starting moving into liquid foundations. Normally I use MAC's Studio Fix Foundation which is a medium coverage, build-able powder foundation (which has a couple of different ways of applying but I'll talk about that in another blog.) But I also wanted to see what the hype was with BB creams and also wanted something hydrating that I can slap on without much thought and it even out my skin tone when the weather warms up. Armed with as much research with video and forum reviews, I went ahead and purchased it in a medium skin tone at Wal-Mart for $8.00
It claims to do "4 Beautifying Actions in 1" and I'll list them with their definition of each:
- 1. Hydrates: for all day moisture
- 2. Primes: to smooth skin's texture
- 3. Perfects: to hide imperfections
- 4. Corrects: skin for a healthy looking, even complexion
Hydration: Now I have normal combination skin (dry patches on the cheeks and an oily t-zone), I can say it does provide light moisture and throughout the day it doesn't feel greasy or heavy and doesn't make me too shiny across my forehead and doesn't make my dry areas feel tight.
Primes: I also have some small but visible pores on the skin/ cheek area on both sides of my nose. Granted their small but it does smooth the texture out visibly to make my skin's texture look even.
Perfects: Now here is where I'm a little "meh" about this product. I do tend to get my definition of imperfections I call pimples but that could also include texture and redness but then again they've went over that with Primes and Corrects - which I'll be getting into in a moment. But for my definition of imperfections with blemishes it doesn't quite cover them. It'll get rid of SOME redness but you'll still see the blemish.
Corrects: And this finally with this I'll have to say it does even out my skin tone and does look healthy.
So overall I'll say that this is a good product. It does what it says and even though the consistency is a little liquid-y, it does the trick. But be forewarned, those with heavy dry patches of skin I'd advise not to use this product because the color pigment can sink into the dry skin and make them stand out. If you do have some dry patches and can exfoliate the skin beforehand (not everyday) I'd recommend that and it'll glide on like a dream.
My next product has been Origins Clear Improvement. I purchased this for $16.00 at an Origins store. Its a charcoal mask claims to clear pores and that skin can "breathe a sigh of relief". I'll have to agree! Its thick and when its on its cool and you can almost feel it working by getting into your pores and pulling out the dirt and grime and gunk that in your skin. When used once a week, it made my black heads on my nose look small and less large and even dissolves the external layer of dead skin off my face that does let my skin actual feel like its "breathing" like it claims. It makes you feel like you've really pampered yourself without doing much at all!
After using I'd strongly recommend using a a good thick hydrating moisturizer afterward as the White China clay does suck out every drop on oil in your skin.
Now my confession. With my previous review of the Origins Clear Improvement Mask in mind. One day I ran out of moisturizer and found myself without the most important part of my mini at home spa treatment... my moisturizer! So after some inner debate and getting creative, I headed to the kitchen to grab... olive oil! But not just any olive oil! It has to be Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Olive Oil. Crazy! I know but there are so many healthy properties that benefit the skin. It softens and smooth, and locks in moisture into the skin to keep it supple and hydrated. You can read more about the benefits of olive oil as a moisturizer at The Passionate Olive.
Olive oil is used in a lot of natural beauty products in body scrubs, soaps, and even lip balms! You can use it mixed with sugar and honey for a lip and face scrub, or with epsom salt or sugar with some coffe ground for a great body scrub. Also you mix a little bit with your body lotion to give your lotion a winter time boost. Its also an AMAZING eye makeup remover! Takes off mascara like a dream! I didn't have try hard to wipe it off! Plus it conditions the lashes so they stay soft and strengthens the lashes. And with those concerned with it causing acne, it hasn't with me. If your a little uneasy about using it all over your face at least try it as a makeup remover and wash it off with a little soap and water. Try and see for yourself!
I hope you found this very informative and try some of these products out and let me know more about your experiences too!
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