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I love the abundance of skin healing and skin soothing natural (mostly organic) ingredients in this light, skin plumping moisturizer. The inclusion of rosemary is great (an underutilized oil, in my opinion) since it's a natural antimicrobial which is not only fab for your skin, but works as nature's preservative as well. You can visibly see in the video my skin changing right before your eyes. I don't know if this would work for super dry skin, but it's great on my combination skin and it's light enough that this will be my go to moisturizer in the summer when my face always feels like it's going to slide off! While I did receive the product to review, I will only be completely honest in my reviews! I've got integrity, yo!
I also like that it's a quality product that isn't insanely expensive. You get a good amount without breaking the bank.
Garcinia Cambogia is a type of tamarind, long used for weight loss.
How It Works
The active ingredient in the fruit's rind, hydroxycitric acid, or HCA, has boosted fat-burning and cut back appetite in studies. It appears to block an enzyme called citrate lyase, which your body uses to make fat. It also raises levels of the brain chemical serotonin, which may make you feel less hungry.
I noticed a change in my appetite right away; I was less hungry and started eating smaller meals. Since my scale needs a new battery and I've been too lazy to get one, I can't tell you if I've actually lost weight, but yeah, the appetite has definitely gone down and I'm satisfied much faster.
Unlike most weight loss supplements, since this one doesn't work based on a thermogenic method you don't have those godawful jitters and lack of mental focus. Instead it's a very subtle but effective product. For me though, the best part has been the serotonin boost. I'm sleeping better, I'm feeling more refreshed during the day, I'm not dragging so hard when the alarm goes off in the morning, no tossing and turning (despite crippling bursitis pain at the moment) And I've just been all around freakin' cheerful!
Third party tested for quality and effectiveness by a US nutrition lab, it contains no additives or fillers and comes with a 90 money 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!
Normally $68.99 on Amazon, it's currently $21.47 which is a savings of 69%
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I am a firm believer in the wonders of serum; they give your skin targeted treatment that goes way above and beyond what a standard moisturizer can do. If you want to reinvent your skin, vitamin C serum is a great place to start. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, increases collagen production, fades dark spots, reduces redness and irritation and increases the effectiveness of sunscreens. Wow! So as you can see, it's worth the extra 30 seconds to pat some of this stuff into your skin!
I was really impressed by the Elleda serum! It's a 20% serum, which is a perfect ratio of vitamin C to carriers and other ingredients. The first thing they did was to put it in a dark glass bottle which maintains the stability and efficacy of the C (which can be a very delicate and easily degraded ingredient).
Then they included hyaluronic acid, a powerful ingredient that increases your skins ability to retain moisture, witch hazel which tightens pores and helps with acne and eczema, along with the healing powers of vitamin E, aloe and jojoba oil.
This water light formula absorbs into the skin pretty much immediately and leaves it feeling bright, and nourished. Pores are minimized, moisturizer absorbs better and the skin looks more youthful, along with fine lines and redness being minimized. Oh yeah! Organic ingredients to boot!
This normally retails for $59.95, so this is a 65% discount currently on Amazon. If you're looking for a serum, I highly recommend this one.
While I did receive this for review purposes, the opinions expressed are totally my own. I seriously am in love with this serum! #elleda
Well, pretty much what they said! It's a very concentrated gel and after using it, my skin actually felt like it was absorbing my serum and moisturizer better. After use, your pores are tighter and you can see a difference in the amount of blackheads that you get after just one use. I wouldn't recommend this for dry skin, but if you're acne prone, check this one out. Murad is serious skincare, I have yet to use a Murad product that wasn't amazeballs.
Alterna Bamboo Style Boho Waves
Alterna is another company that has yet to do me wrong. I LOVE this spray, I bought a full sized bottle after I used up my sample bottle (which says a lot considering I probably got 3 different bottles in different beauty samplers). Another product that does exactly what it says. Full, loose, sexy waves that give you a controlled tousled look. Since my hair is super fine, I really like the texture that it adds.
Jane Iredale Just Kissed
An absolutely GORGEOUS, universally flattering lippie. This line really does plump your pout painlessly and beautifully. No feathering, long wearing and non drying.
AND another product that I had to buy the full size of. It's a green floral, so not so sweet and cloying as many florals are. It starts out with a strong lily-of-the-valley floral blast, but it unfolds really quickly into a lovely soft green scent. It will last forevah on your clothing but not be overpowering on your skin. When I wear this, my mister likes to nuzzle me which to me is a top endorsement since I normally have to harangue him for his opinion on perfumes. (and the man even used to work the men's fragrance department at Dillards for pete's sake!)
There is simply nothing I can say that they haven't already. Luxurious, refreshing, hydrating, plumping. Expensive and worth every single penny. I've been a Caudalie devotee for over a decade for a reason. This feels amazing on tired eyes and is like a full night's sleep in a bottle.
Caudalie Premier Cru The Eye Cream 0.5 oz An antiaging cream to refresh the eye area. This luxurious cream offers ultimate antiaging action for instantly transformed eyes. Perfectly hydrated, the skin is smoother and firmer. Dark circles and puffiness fade away and the eye area is brightened with renewed youth. Caudalie's three signature patents are blended at their highest concentration for unparalleled age-fighting power: Resveratrol-Oleyl for lifting and firming, Viniferine for brightening, and antioxidant-rich grape-seed Polyphenes.