Hello my lovelies. Well, the holidays are in full swing. I’ve got all the decorations except the tree put up. Christmas presents are bought and wrapped. The last present, for my wonderful boyfriend, is being delivered on the 23rd. I don’t have to cook this year as we are going to NC to spend the holidays with my boyfriend’s father and brother. I will be picking my daughter up on the 26th to spend a week here with us. So now let’s talk Makeup.
There have been so many new releases happening lately that I would need a millionaire boyfriend with a black American Express to afford it all. There are sales and discounts everywhere. I did take advantage of a couple of the indie brand sales though. Y’all know how I feel about indie companies.
Here are a few, but by no means a complete list, of my favorite indie companies.
COASTAL SCENTS Here. They have some of the best brushes. You can purchase sets as well as individual brushes. You can purchase synthetic and natural brushes and all of there products are cruelty free with the packaging being 100% recyclable. There formulations are paraben, gluten, oxybenzone, TEA/DEA/MEA and propylene glycol free. Coastal Scents provides a full range of products from eyeshadows and mascara to concealers and lipsticks. They are very affordable with top notch customer service. Check out their holiday sales. You can find them on Instagram too.
MAEDER MAKEUP LABS Here. Caroline Maeder (May-der) is an amazing lady. She’s a medical assistant, phlebotomist, CNA and mom of 3. When she had an allergic reaction to a talc based powder she decided to venture into the world of cosmetics to formulate a brand of cosmetics that were vegan and cruelty free. All of her products are handmade too. The medical theme of her products stems from her back ground. Eyeshadow shades like Ooze, a bright yellow, DNA, a deep red (and the only product that is not vegan because of the Carmine), Decay, a beautiful gold. Skin Grafts, her highlighters are fantastic. There are liquid lips like Hematology which is my fave and Liquid Lithiums which are liquid illuminators. During this season, Caroline is offering 25 days of Christmas deals so click on the link and check out her shop.
QUEEN LUX COSMETICS Here. If you are a glitter freak then this is the shop for you. You can find pressed glitters, loose glitters, makeup brushes, lipsticks, liquid illuminators and eyeshadow palettes. I have one of their liquid lips and the Princess Palette. Their products are cruelty free and vegan approved. The cool thing about Queen Lux is that no matter your complexion, you can find something that works for you. Their prices are very competitive also. Queen Lux also has a blog that you can get to through the link I provided.
SYDNEY GRACE Here. This company was formerly known as Feather River Body. Their products are cruelty free, paraben free, silicone free and made in the USA. Products include cream highlighters, loose highlighters, shadows, loose pigments and glitters, blushes and lip creams. You can purchase singles and palettes. I love the shadows that I’ve purchased. They are so pigmented I barely had to touch the pans and they blended fantastically. I can’t wait to enlarge my collection.
These are just a few of my favorite indie companies. I will do a part two when I’ve tried out more companies. If there are any indie companies that you like, please leave me a comment below or DM me on IG @emilythubbron. I would love to hear of more indie companies. All 4 of these companies can be found on IG too.
Starting in the new year, I’m going to start a series using one new product per week. So for 2018 I will review 52 new products. Make sure to stay tuned. Oh my bank account is not going to be happy 🤪. Also the first week of January I will be doing my favorite products for 2017. I was shocked by some of them for sure.
Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your weekend.
Emily
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Friday, December 8, 2017
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Coastal Scents
Hello my lovelies. Hope y’all are having a fantastic weekend. It’s been chilly and windy here today. Did some shopping for Thanksgiving today too. Still have a few things to pick up but I’m sure I will forget something. I always do. But, let’s talk makeup!!!
I am a huge supporter of small businesses. My love of it started, I think, because my dad and uncle both had there own trucking companies. I was dad’s bookkeeper and I began to realize how much behind the scenes stuff there is to owning your own company. When you see what we call here in the south, a mom and pop store, most people think, “How nice. They bake cookies all day and sell them.” Or candles, or jewelry or whatever the case may be. They don’t realize the time, energy, dedication, blood, sweat and tears that goes into getting a business up and running. Not to mention the lack of sleep, family time and vacations. The budgeting. Skipped meals. The piles of red tape with the IRS. Knowing and keeping up to date on tax laws and proceedures. It takes a lot more than most people realize.
With an indie makeup company, you have the added stress of deciding whether or not to become cruelty free or vegan then researching where to source these types of ingredients. Then it’s the worry over formulation. Ingredients that will be safe for all skin types, etc. There are many aspects to owning your own brand. It’s hard work. And honestly, word of mouth is the best advertisement for an indie company. No matter what the product.
Today I’m going to review an indie company that I recently ordered from. Coastalscents. They are located in Delaware. They are cruelty free with over 800 products. The company was started in 2005. The have very fast shipping times and also do international shipping. And the prices??? Holy moley. Very affordable.
For my first order I took advantage of a sale going on at the time. I purchased the Style Eyes Collection which includes 3-8 shadow Palettes in a heavy duty cardboard case. The cost? $4.95. Then I ordered some brushes which were 50% off. I purchased my first pencil brush, my first small detail brush and a couple blending, a crease brush and two angled brushes. With shipping my order came to right around $22. Not bad at all.
I am a huge supporter of small businesses. My love of it started, I think, because my dad and uncle both had there own trucking companies. I was dad’s bookkeeper and I began to realize how much behind the scenes stuff there is to owning your own company. When you see what we call here in the south, a mom and pop store, most people think, “How nice. They bake cookies all day and sell them.” Or candles, or jewelry or whatever the case may be. They don’t realize the time, energy, dedication, blood, sweat and tears that goes into getting a business up and running. Not to mention the lack of sleep, family time and vacations. The budgeting. Skipped meals. The piles of red tape with the IRS. Knowing and keeping up to date on tax laws and proceedures. It takes a lot more than most people realize.
With an indie makeup company, you have the added stress of deciding whether or not to become cruelty free or vegan then researching where to source these types of ingredients. Then it’s the worry over formulation. Ingredients that will be safe for all skin types, etc. There are many aspects to owning your own brand. It’s hard work. And honestly, word of mouth is the best advertisement for an indie company. No matter what the product.
Today I’m going to review an indie company that I recently ordered from. Coastalscents. They are located in Delaware. They are cruelty free with over 800 products. The company was started in 2005. The have very fast shipping times and also do international shipping. And the prices??? Holy moley. Very affordable.
For my first order I took advantage of a sale going on at the time. I purchased the Style Eyes Collection which includes 3-8 shadow Palettes in a heavy duty cardboard case. The cost? $4.95. Then I ordered some brushes which were 50% off. I purchased my first pencil brush, my first small detail brush and a couple blending, a crease brush and two angled brushes. With shipping my order came to right around $22. Not bad at all.
Let’s talk Shadows. Each palette is designed for a specific look. Social Eyes is lots of shimmers and pretty Smokey colors. Formal Eyes is your neutrals and Glamour Eyes is bold and dark. You can use them separately or combine them to create your own unique look. Each palette has a small mirror and a magnetic closure. As for the colors themselves, you can see how nicely they swatch. Most of them are very creamy and buttery. There are a couple of the more glittery shades that feel more coarse, but I think that’s par for the course. I wore these Shadows for two days and there was no creasing or flaking. There is a bit of fallout but that’s not a huge deal for me. I just take my fluffy brush and whisk it away. I had no sensitivity to these Shadows at all and with Auto Immune issues that’s saying a lot.
The brushes are fabulous. I always wash my brushes before using them to remove any dust or particles that may be left over from production and these did well. The bristles are very soft on the crease and blending brushes. The pencil brush is a bit dense but I like that when applying shadow to the outer and inner corner of my lids. The detail brush is just perfect. Great shape and just the right density. The angled brushes worked great for lining my lower lash line
So, final thoughts....I’m sold. I will definitely be ordering from Coastalscents again. Most likely after Christmas when my wallet isn’t crying as hard. You can’t beat the price point and fast shipping. And the most important for me? They are an indie brand and in my mind I’m helping someone put food on their table and a roof over their head.
Thanks for joining me today. I hope you enjoyed this review. If you know of any indie brands that you love and think they have awesome products, please let me know in the comments below. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
SuperShock Shadows
Welcome back to my blog. Today I’m super excited to give you some first impressions of my recent order from Colourpop. I ordered on Nov. 10th and received my complete order on Nov. 13th. That’s a great delivery time.
For those of you who don’t know about Colourpop, they are based in California and their products are made in the USA. They were founded in 2014, so they haven’t been around long. Colourpop is a cruelty free company. They have a nice range off products including lip products, eye products and face products. Now, let’s talk Makeup!!!
I ordered 9 of the Super Shock Shadows, one of the Super Nova Shadows, a Concealer and a liquid lip. Let’s talk about the concealer first.
I have heard great things about this concealer. I’ve heard it called a dupe for Tarte’s Shape Tape, which I adore but hate how expensive it is. Y’all know I’m all about saving some dollar bills. So, the No Filter Concealer comes in 15 Shades. Since I am transparent I ordered Fair 5. On Colourpop’s website it has 4.5 Stars. The site states, “Our lightweight, creamy concealer was formulated with soft blurring pigments to give you a creaseproof,matte finish. No filter needed. “. There is 4 grams of product in the tube and costs $6. I used it today for the first time and I liked it. It worked well with my foundation, blending was very easy and it even stayed on my nose. I would say it’s a very close dupe for the Shape Tape.
Next is the Ultra Matte Lip. I purchased the color Avenue. It will cost you $6 for a 3.2 gram tube. According to the site, “This thin, lightweight formula smoothly glides on the lips leaving SUPER intense pigment with a bold, ultra matte look. It is very long-wearing and 100% kiss proof.” I must say that this claim is true. 😁. It stayed put. Almost all day. I was pleasantly surprised. I have a hard time with lipstick of any kind staying on but this one has lasting power.
Ok. Now on to the Shadows. If you have never used one of these super shock Shadows be prepared. It’s completely different than a normal pressed powder Shadow. I was definitely not ready. When I went to swatch it, I pressed a bit hard and left my fingerprint in the top of the pot. Imagine my surprise. I thought I had ruined it. Lol. They are extremely creamy and soft. The pattern on the top is pretty too.
The description on the site and on the card that came with the Shadows state, “Our famous long wearing creme powder formula with a unique bouncy like texture delivers bold color with one swipe without creasing, fading or fallout.” You can apply them with your finger for maximum coverage or with a synthetic brush for easy blending. Make sure it’s a synthetic brush so the product doesn’t soak into the bristles. You need to use a light hand when dipping your brush too. It’s very easy to leave marks if you press too hard. Once applied, the creme turns powdery and blends very nicely. I used an eyeshadow primer as well as a light transition color before applying them. I wanted to use all 9 but figured that might be a bit much. 😂😂.
Here are swatches of the colors I purchased along with the Super Nova Shadow in Firecracker.
For those of you who don’t know about Colourpop, they are based in California and their products are made in the USA. They were founded in 2014, so they haven’t been around long. Colourpop is a cruelty free company. They have a nice range off products including lip products, eye products and face products. Now, let’s talk Makeup!!!
I ordered 9 of the Super Shock Shadows, one of the Super Nova Shadows, a Concealer and a liquid lip. Let’s talk about the concealer first.
I have heard great things about this concealer. I’ve heard it called a dupe for Tarte’s Shape Tape, which I adore but hate how expensive it is. Y’all know I’m all about saving some dollar bills. So, the No Filter Concealer comes in 15 Shades. Since I am transparent I ordered Fair 5. On Colourpop’s website it has 4.5 Stars. The site states, “Our lightweight, creamy concealer was formulated with soft blurring pigments to give you a creaseproof,matte finish. No filter needed. “. There is 4 grams of product in the tube and costs $6. I used it today for the first time and I liked it. It worked well with my foundation, blending was very easy and it even stayed on my nose. I would say it’s a very close dupe for the Shape Tape.
Next is the Ultra Matte Lip. I purchased the color Avenue. It will cost you $6 for a 3.2 gram tube. According to the site, “This thin, lightweight formula smoothly glides on the lips leaving SUPER intense pigment with a bold, ultra matte look. It is very long-wearing and 100% kiss proof.” I must say that this claim is true. 😁. It stayed put. Almost all day. I was pleasantly surprised. I have a hard time with lipstick of any kind staying on but this one has lasting power.
Ok. Now on to the Shadows. If you have never used one of these super shock Shadows be prepared. It’s completely different than a normal pressed powder Shadow. I was definitely not ready. When I went to swatch it, I pressed a bit hard and left my fingerprint in the top of the pot. Imagine my surprise. I thought I had ruined it. Lol. They are extremely creamy and soft. The pattern on the top is pretty too.
The description on the site and on the card that came with the Shadows state, “Our famous long wearing creme powder formula with a unique bouncy like texture delivers bold color with one swipe without creasing, fading or fallout.” You can apply them with your finger for maximum coverage or with a synthetic brush for easy blending. Make sure it’s a synthetic brush so the product doesn’t soak into the bristles. You need to use a light hand when dipping your brush too. It’s very easy to leave marks if you press too hard. Once applied, the creme turns powdery and blends very nicely. I used an eyeshadow primer as well as a light transition color before applying them. I wanted to use all 9 but figured that might be a bit much. 😂😂.
Here are swatches of the colors I purchased along with the Super Nova Shadow in Firecracker.
Tassel is a true bright white with silver glitter
Firecracker is the liquid Super Nova Shadow that is a cool toned Burgundy with gold duochrome and silver, gold and green glitter
Dynasty is a matte blackened red
Paradox is a warm satin burgundy
Drift is a satin true cranberry
Summer Side is a matte, rich red brown
Elixir is a matte terra-cotta
Shop is a matte deep coral
Coconut is a satin bright teal
Roulette is a matte true black
I am so in love with Colourpop now. I can see myself owning every color of these Super Shock Shadows. Lol. Oh my poor wallet. They are worth getting. Colourpop has sales all the time too. So be on the lookout for those.
As far as wearability these Shadows did great. No flaking, creasing or fall out.
I have also placed orders with 2 indie brands so reviews will be coming on those.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Why Not? Wednesday
Hello folks. How are ya?
Today I want to discuss something that kinda bothers me. It’s about makeup colors. There are all kinds of “rules” out there about what colors you should wear....soft or neutral eyes with bold lips, bold eyes with nude lips, but never both together. Make your cheeks pop but mute your eyes and lips. If you are a Spring you should wear these colors, if you are Winter, those colors. If you are under 40 or over 70 you can wear whatever you want. Well, guess what?!? I call bulls**t.
I’m almost 45 years old. 19 days away to be exact and I think I can wear whatever colors I feel like. Granted, I’ve learned over the years that some colors do look better on me than others but if I want to wear a pop of lime green on my eyelids or a glittery inner corner why not? If I choose to wear a really dark Smokey Eye, why not? How about a bright red lip? Why not?
It seems like women in my age bracket are supposed to be muted and demure. Screw that. I’m having the time of my life and living life to the fullest. The way I see it, it’s my face and that means my rules. Makeup is one size fits all as Patrick Starrr says. Now, I am smart enough to know that just because a shirt says one size fits all doesn’t make it true. As a big girl, I’ve learned the hard way that OSFA is not always the case just as I’ve learned that some of the looks on social media will not work for me. It would be Halloween 365 if I tried that. But, if a certain color makes me feel beautiful and sexy why shouldn’t I wear it? Beauty is more than skin deep and it’s just makeup. At the end of the day it washes away.
So, ladies, and gentlemen, be bold. You do you. Don’t let someone else’s opinion sway your decision. Wear that hooker red lipstick or that glittery purple eyeshadow. It’s your face babes and if it makes you happy, who cares what others think.
Here’s my MOTD and guess what? I’m wearing bold red lipstick! And I got a couple of compliments while I was out and about.
Today I want to discuss something that kinda bothers me. It’s about makeup colors. There are all kinds of “rules” out there about what colors you should wear....soft or neutral eyes with bold lips, bold eyes with nude lips, but never both together. Make your cheeks pop but mute your eyes and lips. If you are a Spring you should wear these colors, if you are Winter, those colors. If you are under 40 or over 70 you can wear whatever you want. Well, guess what?!? I call bulls**t.
I’m almost 45 years old. 19 days away to be exact and I think I can wear whatever colors I feel like. Granted, I’ve learned over the years that some colors do look better on me than others but if I want to wear a pop of lime green on my eyelids or a glittery inner corner why not? If I choose to wear a really dark Smokey Eye, why not? How about a bright red lip? Why not?
It seems like women in my age bracket are supposed to be muted and demure. Screw that. I’m having the time of my life and living life to the fullest. The way I see it, it’s my face and that means my rules. Makeup is one size fits all as Patrick Starrr says. Now, I am smart enough to know that just because a shirt says one size fits all doesn’t make it true. As a big girl, I’ve learned the hard way that OSFA is not always the case just as I’ve learned that some of the looks on social media will not work for me. It would be Halloween 365 if I tried that. But, if a certain color makes me feel beautiful and sexy why shouldn’t I wear it? Beauty is more than skin deep and it’s just makeup. At the end of the day it washes away.
So, ladies, and gentlemen, be bold. You do you. Don’t let someone else’s opinion sway your decision. Wear that hooker red lipstick or that glittery purple eyeshadow. It’s your face babes and if it makes you happy, who cares what others think.
Here’s my MOTD and guess what? I’m wearing bold red lipstick! And I got a couple of compliments while I was out and about.
Thanks for stopping by today. Make sure you come back tomorrow for a review of the makeup I am wearing today. ❤️❤️
Monday, November 6, 2017
Fabulous Foundation
Hello my beauties. Thanks for stopping by today. Today I tried out a new primer, foundation and concealer. Want to see how it worked and know my thoughts? Then keep reading.
Don’t be scared. Lol. It’s just me first thing in the morning with no makeup and no coffee. 😂😂
I wanted you guys to be able to see the difference after applying the products. As you can see I have a few scars, large pores, under eye bags that aren’t pretty, and uneven textured skin. Let’s get to the makeup......
First I applied Soap & Glory’s One Heck of a Blot Instant Perfecting Power Primer. There is 1 fl oz per tube and I found it at Target. I caught their 20% off all Soap & Glory products. These products are made in Switzerland and runs about $14. The claims are that this Primer will absorb oil and control shine all day. With Pore-Shrink Technology to instantly diminish the appearance of pores and Shrink-Bloc 12-hour Matte Sheres for all day shine control, this Primer helps hide imperfections, even out skin tone, and reduce the appearance of redness. It also claims to make your makeup last longer. S&G does not test their products on animals, which is a plus. Ok so now that all the technical information from the website and back of the box are out of the way, let me tell y’all what I think. I liked it. It went on smooth and you didn’t need a lot of it. No matter what Primer I use, I can still see my pores so unless someone invents spackle primer, it is what it is. It didn’t have a fragrance, which was nice. It also dried down uickly and made my skin feel smooth.
Next, I applied a new foundation....Hard Candy’s Glamoflauge Full Coverage Foundation. This foundation comes in a pump which I love. On the website it states....This skin perfecting fluid contains superfine pigments for seamless full coverage with looking caked on. Infused with kaolin clay for exceptional wear and oil absorption. Skin retains natural moisture for 12 hours of flawless perfection and transfer resistance. Whew, those are some serious claims. There are 8 shades to choose from, has 1 fl oz, no off putting smell and can be purchased at Walmart for $8. I like Hard
Candy products. Everything I’ve purchased, with the exception of the Pore Serum, has worked really well and is very affordable. I applied the foundation and blended with a beauty blender. No problems at all with blending.
I wanted you guys to be able to see the difference after applying the products. As you can see I have a few scars, large pores, under eye bags that aren’t pretty, and uneven textured skin. Let’s get to the makeup......
First I applied Soap & Glory’s One Heck of a Blot Instant Perfecting Power Primer. There is 1 fl oz per tube and I found it at Target. I caught their 20% off all Soap & Glory products. These products are made in Switzerland and runs about $14. The claims are that this Primer will absorb oil and control shine all day. With Pore-Shrink Technology to instantly diminish the appearance of pores and Shrink-Bloc 12-hour Matte Sheres for all day shine control, this Primer helps hide imperfections, even out skin tone, and reduce the appearance of redness. It also claims to make your makeup last longer. S&G does not test their products on animals, which is a plus. Ok so now that all the technical information from the website and back of the box are out of the way, let me tell y’all what I think. I liked it. It went on smooth and you didn’t need a lot of it. No matter what Primer I use, I can still see my pores so unless someone invents spackle primer, it is what it is. It didn’t have a fragrance, which was nice. It also dried down uickly and made my skin feel smooth.
Next, I applied a new foundation....Hard Candy’s Glamoflauge Full Coverage Foundation. This foundation comes in a pump which I love. On the website it states....This skin perfecting fluid contains superfine pigments for seamless full coverage with looking caked on. Infused with kaolin clay for exceptional wear and oil absorption. Skin retains natural moisture for 12 hours of flawless perfection and transfer resistance. Whew, those are some serious claims. There are 8 shades to choose from, has 1 fl oz, no off putting smell and can be purchased at Walmart for $8. I like Hard
Candy products. Everything I’ve purchased, with the exception of the Pore Serum, has worked really well and is very affordable. I applied the foundation and blended with a beauty blender. No problems at all with blending.
So then I added the Hard Candy Glamoflauge Concealer under my eyes, noses forehead and chin. According to the website this is a heavy duty, multi use concealer that provides ultimate coverage. It’s very thick. I used the same beauty blender to blend it out and didn’t have any issues. I would dare to compare this concealer to the Shape Tape. Not sure I would consider it a dupe but it’s really close. I purchased this at Walmart for $6. It comes in a squeeze tube and has 20 g of product.
So, the next picture is of just the primer, foundation and concealer on my face then one of my full face on and ready for the day.
I wore this full face for about 12 hours and I have to say I’m pretty impressed. I didn’t touch up once...no blotting, no powder. The makeup stayed put and looking fresh all day. I did set it with setting spray and that review will be coming soon. I want to try this primer with other foundations and this foundation and concealer with other primers to see how they work. But these three products work very well and I like them.
Here’s a picture after about 10 hours. What do y’all think?
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Skin Care Review
Today we are going to start off with two skin care products that I have fallen in love with. I have very sensitive, combination skin so I have to be careful with products I use. I’m allergic to a lot of things and that sometimes makes it hard for me to use things I want to try out.
The first product is Micellar Water. This stuff is amazing. I didn’t even know what this was until a few months ago. There are quite a few brands available but I went with Garnier because I really like their skin care line. This is an all in one cleanser and makeup remover. It works well with any skin type, even sensitive. What makes Micellar water different from regular cleansers is that it features micelle cleansing molecules that lift oil, dirt and makeup away without harsh chemicals or harsh rubbing. You don’t have to rinse your face after cleansing so it cuts down on your routine time. Micellar Water has been very popular in Europe for decades. France has been using it as an alternative to tap water because Parisian city Water is considered harsh and skin care experts noticed negative results so they developed Micellar Water. It has become mainstream in the US recently.
Garnier has a few different types available....Mattifying for oily skin with the green top, All skin types in the pink, and the Blue all skin types for waterproof mascara. This is the one I’ve been using. You can also get the travel size for on the go. They also have towelettes. I pay right at $7 at my local Walmart and one bottle lasts me over a month.
The next product is the Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Toner. Holy smokes! This stuff is awesome. I have really large pores and using this toner for the past month has helped a lot. Again, there are many brands of toners out there but I decided to try this one and I’m hooked. I found this 16 oz bottle at my local Walmart for less than $5 so I bought 2. Lol.
Dickinson has been around since 1866, and in 1997 Dickinson Brand brought together two companies to create this great brand. and their exclusive blend of witch hazel plant extracts creates its signature botanical scent and makes it gentle enough to use daily, even for sensitive skin. This product tones pores, removes and balances oil, soothes and refreshes and helps depuff the under eye. It is also recommended by dermatologists. Dickinson’s toner has won the Best Beauty Buys award three years running....2014~2016. They are also part of the Keep America Beautiful campaign which works to beautify communities and support pollinator health. To learn more, visit their website Here
The first product is Micellar Water. This stuff is amazing. I didn’t even know what this was until a few months ago. There are quite a few brands available but I went with Garnier because I really like their skin care line. This is an all in one cleanser and makeup remover. It works well with any skin type, even sensitive. What makes Micellar water different from regular cleansers is that it features micelle cleansing molecules that lift oil, dirt and makeup away without harsh chemicals or harsh rubbing. You don’t have to rinse your face after cleansing so it cuts down on your routine time. Micellar Water has been very popular in Europe for decades. France has been using it as an alternative to tap water because Parisian city Water is considered harsh and skin care experts noticed negative results so they developed Micellar Water. It has become mainstream in the US recently.
Garnier has a few different types available....Mattifying for oily skin with the green top, All skin types in the pink, and the Blue all skin types for waterproof mascara. This is the one I’ve been using. You can also get the travel size for on the go. They also have towelettes. I pay right at $7 at my local Walmart and one bottle lasts me over a month.
The next product is the Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Toner. Holy smokes! This stuff is awesome. I have really large pores and using this toner for the past month has helped a lot. Again, there are many brands of toners out there but I decided to try this one and I’m hooked. I found this 16 oz bottle at my local Walmart for less than $5 so I bought 2. Lol.
Dickinson has been around since 1866, and in 1997 Dickinson Brand brought together two companies to create this great brand. and their exclusive blend of witch hazel plant extracts creates its signature botanical scent and makes it gentle enough to use daily, even for sensitive skin. This product tones pores, removes and balances oil, soothes and refreshes and helps depuff the under eye. It is also recommended by dermatologists. Dickinson’s toner has won the Best Beauty Buys award three years running....2014~2016. They are also part of the Keep America Beautiful campaign which works to beautify communities and support pollinator health. To learn more, visit their website Here
Thanks for visiting me today. I truly appreciate it. Stay tuned for more reviews.
***All of the above stated facts about the products were taken from the websites. The opinions of said products are strictly my own. No paid sponsorships here.***
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