Product Review: Skinfix

Cottages, cars, my skin: these are things that need to be winterized. As the temperatures drop, I basically turn into a reptile. I wake up with flakey skin that makes makeup application very difficult. This winter, thanks to Skinfix, I've changed up my skincare routine with products that are working hard to put an end to my ereptile dysfunction.  

Product: Moisture Boost Serum

I recommend using this nightly. I have noticed such a difference to how my skin feels the next morning. It looks healthier and feels moisturized. 

Product: Calm & Repair Sleeping Mask

Although this is gentle enough to use every night, I have only been using it on nights where my skin just feels a little extra dry or if I was wearing more makeup than normal that day. The best part is that it is a leave-on mask so you really wake up feeling that extra moisture and plump.

Product: Brightening Eye Cream

My eyelids sometimes get so red and irritated and then my skin flakes through my concealer under my eyes. That is not cute, guys. I've been (trying) to use this eye cream nightly. I'm not going to lie, adding an eye cream is new to me so I forget this step A LOT. However, from the little that I have used this I can already see the major difference to the skin around my eyes. They no longer get red and irritated. My skin is noticeably less dry. I'm hoping with more consistent usage that I will start to notice a difference to my dark circles. Yes, I'm tired.. but the world doesn't need to see that! 

Product: Lip Repair Balm

During the day, I need to enhance the colour of my lips so I typically go for either a lipstick of a balm that has a tint of colour. At the end of the night, my lips are basically peeling off. These lip repair balms have been a great addition to my night routine to repair my lips and prep them for another round of lipstick in the day.

Product Review: Almay One Coat Mega Volume Mascara

When I don't have mascara on, I just don't feel human and look asleep. A great mascara is my true must-have and I use A LOT of it. I have found a great go-to and have been using that same brand for years but was excited to try out the Almay One Coat Mega Volume when Influenster sent it to me complimentary for review purposes. 

Now I'll quit with the chit chat, here's the 411:

The Good:

1. The cone wand was surprisingly good at reaching the outer corner hairs

2. It doesn't flake off during the day

3. Great volume and lengthening effect

4. The formula was not clumpy at all

The Not So Good:

1. One of my application techniques is to also apply from the top and the thicker brush meant that I got way too much of the product on my actual eye lid

2. Not sure why it's called "one coat", I def used MULTIPLE coats

Product Review: Bite Beauty Amuse Liquified Lipstick

In case you haven't gotten the memo, liquids are solid! I used to never opt for the liquid lipstick because I always thought they were messy and now I don't know how I ever passed them up. The applicators make it so easy and almost eliminate the need to line your lips.

Influenster has recently sent me three Bite Beauty Amuse liquified lipsticks to review in the following shades:

1. Flambe 

2. Demi Glace

3. Eclaire

My general thoughts regardless of the shade:

1. The shades were very pigmented 

2. Applicators were easy to use and allowed you to line your lip shape

3. Hydrating feel

4. Smelled (and tasted) great

5. Shiny finish was a nice change up from my usual matte stains

6. My only con is that the colour easily transferred over to my teeth

This is the Flambe shade. A really intense orangey red that will be a great transition to Fall.

The Demi Glace was just not a great colour on my skin tone. It was a little too brown and didn't have enough pink undertone for a good neutral lip.

The Eclaire shade was more barbie pink than I typically go for a light pink shade..but I wasn't mad at it! 

Accessories: Splurge Boutique

All products were provided complimentary for review purposes.

Product Review: Biore Baking Soda

I'm guilty of a lot of things lately. Hitting snooze one too many times, eating six burgers the past three days, and sleeping with my makeup on. All has been effecting my skin. So when Influenster sent me a package of Biore products to test, I was really excited. I've been using these products for a little over a month now. Here are my thoughts!

Baking Soda Pore Cleanser

Use: Twice a day, once in the morning and once at night

Pros: It was gentle enough for daily use. The exfoliating beads weren't too harsh and reduced skin flakiness. I always get dry skin patches during the winter months and I have found that they have significantly reduced since I've started using the cleanser. 

Cons: This could be an oversight on my part but I couldn't figure out how to lock the top again. I was travelling and couldn't figure out how to lock it so I can take it with me. I also typically like a cleanser than helps with breakouts as well, which this didn't do.

Baking Soda Cleansing Scrub

Use: Weekly

Pros: Good when you need that extra squeaky clean feel or you can use a spot treatment to dry up a breakout.

Cons:  It definitely needs trial and error to figure out just how much powder vs. water you need to get the best use of the product. I wish the package dispensed a certain amount of powder to make the process easier.. I wouldn't suggest using this product more than once or twice a week as it can be rather harsh and drying. 

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

Garnier Fructis Damage Eraser Review

I curl. I dye. I brush. I straighten. No, I'm not listing new Apple products, these are all things that I do to my hair. The result? Ends that are anything but happy and breakage more devastating than the end of N'Sync.

So when Influenster asked me to review a mystery L'oreal hair product that would help my issues, I was pumped. The mystery was revealed to be Garnier Fructis's new Damage Eraser line, which included shampoo, conditioner, split ends bandage serum, and strength reconstructing butter. 

The line made my hair feel really soft! The bandage serum helped with the crispy feeling that my ends tend to have especially after taking a spin on the curling iron. Overall, my hair also felt lighter, the serum didn't weigh it down nor make it greasy.

What do you use when your hair feels a little damaged? 

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.