SensiClear Acne System



i consider myself to be a positive attitude type of girl. when it comes to my attitude towards acne, i would say it's anything but. there's nothing worse than having pesky little blemishes popping up like uninvited guests. thought my skin has been relatively clear these days, i've been using SensiClear, an acne treatment system with a patented ingredient called Retextra-- this ingredient, i am told, makes this system the most advanced for acne available without a prescription-- and i have had ha good experience with it.

although i only used this system once a day, i have to tell you that i found SensiClear to be extremely gentle-- my skin never dried out, and each product left my skin feeling refreshed, never tight or irritated. i do, however, believe that there is potential for a more harsh reaction to the products simply because the use of salicylic acid used a couple of times a day can be harsh on the skin. here's the run-down (from my experience) of each product:




Purifying Cleanser
this cleanser cleans my skin and leaves it feeling soft. i use this after first cleansing and removing most of my makeup with Philosophy's Purity Made Simple. i found that this was not only an aid in removing excess oils from my skin, but also any makeup left behind.




Balancing Toner
after cleansing, i use this toner all over my face and neck. isn't a liquid, but a gel, which, at first i thought it was strange, but once i discovered it left my skin feeling refreshed and clean, i was a fan.




Blemish Free Acne Treatment Lotion
the final step in this system helps to treat and prevent blemishes in a gentle and effective way. i didn't use it every night, but every other since i had no major breakouts to combat. this lotion lightweight and absorbs beautifully.




Blemish Free Acne Spot Treatment
to speed up the process of getting rid of a pimple, this spot treatment does the trick. i only had to use it a handful of times, but after each time i did (usually a couple of days), those little zits were running for cover.


i recommend you research this line for yourself. like i said, this review is simply based on my own experience. overall, i think these are good products-- not amazing, just good. they did help keep my skin on the clear side, but since i don't have severe acne, i don't know how this would work for that.

visit SensiClear.com for more info.

xo

My Review of Stila's Mango Crush Lip & Cheek Stain is on A Girl's Gotta Spa!



i have been using Stila's Mango Crush Lip & Cheek Stain, and as you can see from the pics below, it creates a natural-looking flush to cheeks and a fabulous stain on the lips.





what i'm most excited about is the fact that my "official" review is on the fabulous beauty blog, A Girl's Gotta Spa! written by the amazing Shannon Nelson.

click here to read my thoughts on this new multi-tasker!

xo
pics taken by me :)

Kiehl’s Introduces Imperial Body Balm



Kiehl's has a new product with a new and very interesting-sounding ingredient, Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil, known for its skin regenerative capabilities. the product, you ask? it's called Imperial Body Balm, and it has been dubbed Kiehl's richest all-over body moisturizer.

sounds so yummy, right?

inspired by russian honey-based remedies and infused with deeply hydrating cocoa and shea butters, this new body balm was created to nourish skin like no other. it also contains honey and fruit glycolic acids to accelerate surface skin cell turnover, delivering a renewed smoothness and youthful radiance to extra-dry, dull skin (i'm already dying to try it!). with a warm, sweet and spicy fragrance, this balm should add a bit of luxury to your everyday.

for a unique companion to this new body treatment, Kiehl's is also introducing this balm with a fragrant Kusmi Tea, featuring Sea Buckthorn Berries, developed especially for the brand, which will be available in september exclusively in Kiehl's free-standing stores and Kiehls.com.

be sure to visit the website or store to discover these new goodies for yourself!

xo



By Crew