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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Wow, it's been too long since my last blog post. I am so sorry guys! During the last few weeks, my son turned 17, I finished my grad classes plus we did a little more house remodeling. I've been also having some health issues. Also, I have been focusing more on my Instagram these days because I love interacting with people through comments and DM's. If you are not following me on Instagram, you can find my feed <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pdxbeautiful/"><span style="color: black;"><b>here</b></span></a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Back to the post! Today I will be reviewing products from <a href="http://bit.ly/2BNPneG"><span style="color: black;">Wishtrend</span></a>. This post is long overdue but I have posted mini first impressions on my Instagram. This post will be a more in-depth reviews so it will be a long one! Here we go...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <u><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">About Wishtrend</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Wishtrend was one of the first retailers to offer kbeauty products for those of us in the US. Back in my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/pdxbeautiful"><span style="color: black;">Youtube</span></a> days, I had to purchase products overseas and have items shipped which would take several weeks. Wishtrend is a company whose mission is to explore, select, create, enjoy and share the best quality products at reasonable prices. Today Wishtrend has grown, having thousands of customers around the globe. And yes, they ship worldwide.</span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "-webkit-standard" , "serif";"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">I always like to start my reviews by stating my skin type and conditions at the time of the review. If you follow me on <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pdxbeautiful/">Instagram</a>, you will know that my skin can get sensitive and more recently, I developed perioral dermatitis. That is (knock on wood) under control and now I am back to using my tretinoin like Differin</span>,</span></span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white;"> seen </span><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BeOLgSfHlly/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful" style="background-color: white;">here</a>. While m</span><span style="background-color: white;">y skin seems to be less prone to breakouts, it's more easily dehydrated and flaky. As we are creeping into the warmer months, my skin is more normal to combination. My review will reflect how </span><span style="background-color: white;">these products</span><span style="background-color: white;"> work for my personal skin type and condition and as a disclaimer, your results may vary.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Every product I us</span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">e goes through a very detailed patch testing period. I always patch test and I recommend patch testing to everyone. There is an argument out there that patch testing doesn't actually work seen </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/2016/10/how-can-i-tell-if-a-product-will-cause-acne-episode-155/" style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> on The </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">Beauty</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> Brains. Although this theory exists, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">patch testing has saved my skin from some pretty </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">serious</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> negative reactions. Although I do agree with TBB (and love this podcast btw) that patch testing can not </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">evaluate</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">whether</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> a certain </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">product</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> will cause breakouts, patch testing <u>will</u> help determine if your skin is allergic to the ingredients and/or the formulation. This type of negative reaction is seen in the form of itching, stinging, intense flushing, burning, rash or hives.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">I introduce new skin care products to my easily irritated skin by patching testing. Patch testing can look different for everyone but for me, I test products in stages. First, I applied the a product to my more sensitive areas like around my neck, chest and behind/in front of my ears. </span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">I would apply a </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">product</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> twice within a 24 hour period. If all goes well, I begin to use the product on half of my face and then work up to applying the product all over. I hope that makes sense.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">First up is the Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask. </span><span style="background-color: white;">This mask claims to brighten, firm, hydrate, protect the skin from sunlight, prevent skin damage and help boost skin regeneration. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white;"><u>Packaging & Price</u>: 90ml/3.04 fl oz plastic jar $27.00 <a href="http://www.wishtrend.com/?a_aid=pdxbeautiful"><span style="color: black;"><b>here</b></span></a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carrageenan, Gellan Gum, Betaine, Algin, Mannan, Ceramide NP, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Phragmites Communis Extract, Adenosine, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Vitamin E stands out and is often an ingredient that people might overlook. This potent antioxidant works to block free radicals which helps to reduce wrinkles. While basic, this antioxidant helps to keep the skin looking youthful and gives the skin nutrients. This also contains niacinamide aka Vitamin B3 which helps to tackle dull & uneven skin tone. It can also help improve the look of enlarged pores while reducing environmental damage. Niacinamide has the power to also shield the skin from moisture loss and helps to boost hydration. It's a very versatile ingredient that can have a huge impact on the skin. This also contains my favorite ingredient, centella asiatica, which, like niacinamide, has multiple functions. Centella is amazing for all skin types, but especially those with sensitive skin. It is a well known herb that can treat skin damage, improving the circulatory system which speeds up healing. It is often used to treat scars and preventing or reducing stretch marks. This extract is also known for promoting collagen production, helps strengthen skin (ceramide NP & adenosine also help protect & strengthen the lipid barrier) and increase elasticity. It's also an anti-inflammatory, helping to calm and soothe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is a gel to cream mask that has the consistency of pudding. It does melt into the skin and absorbs but it's very easy to use too much! This is very concentrated and if you use too much, it will leave the skin feeling tacky. Klairs states that this mask is most effective when used in combination with vitamin C. The vitamin E helps prevent vitamin C from being oxidized before it's fully absorbed into the skin. They claim that this will help improve the effects of vitamin C. Since my dermatitis has been greatly reduced, I am back to using vitamin C again so I will have to use this in conjunction and revisit this claims. This mask did hydrate, soften and makes my skin super smooth. My skin was plump and this definitely helped my skin retain moisture throughout the day. You can use this as a sleeping mask, a moisturizing cream or you can add it into your serums, essences or ampoules. The best effect I saw using this is the brightening effect! This makes my skin look more even toned and bright. I would repurchase.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Next is the Mandelic Acid 5</span><span style="background-color: white;">% Skin Prep Water. </span><span style="background-color: white;">Mandelic acid has quickly become my favorite AHA because it blends the power of both AHA and BHA into one. Derived from bitter almonds, mandelic acid is oil soluble. This means it has the capability of penetrating into pores just like BHA (salicylic acid), helping to dislodge debris and unclog pores. I have really noticed a difference when used consistently, especially around my nose where I get those annoying sebaceous filaments. Mandelic acid is also antibacterial so it can help treat acne because it not only kills bacteria, it's anti-inflammatory. </span><span style="background-color: white;">Mandelic acid is also water soluble like other AHA's (glycolic/lactic) and can increase cell turn over, brighten and revitalize damaged skin (hyperpigmentation/dark spots/post acne scars). </span><span style="background-color: white;">The best thing about mandelic acid is that it's less irritating then all other acids, making it perfect for those like me with sensitive skin, even those with rosacea. I have found that mandelic acid actually works better on my skin than any other acid in terms of efficacy without causing those pesky side effects.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Water, Mandelic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Panthenol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Sorbitol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Citrate, Arginine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Natto Gum, Carbomer</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Derived from bitter almonds, this form of mandelic acid is very gentle because it only contains 5%. The pH is at a 4, making it a well-formulated acid that will exfoliate the skin, both surface and inside pores. This also contains beta glucan which is a soothing antioxidant, making it ideal for improving redness plus it's anti-inflammatory. There is also a research study that showed beta glucan's to have significantly reduced wrinkle depth after 8 weeks of use (Pillai, 2005). Another study done by the University of Alberta shows a significant improvement using beta glucan's for healing wounds and having a reduction of scarring following a surgical procedure (Redmond, 2005). This also contains licorice (a potent antioxidant that is soothing and brightening), hyaluronate (helps bids/retains moisture), and again, my favorite ingredient centella asiatica.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I really like this product! It is gentle enough to use every day, although if you are new to using acids, I'd start a few days a week and work up. This makes my skin feel smoother, my pores are less congested when I am diligent about using this more frequently. My skin also looks brighter and I love fragrance free formula! Again, this is a very gentle acid so you won't see drastic results but I would repurchase again in a heartbeat. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner has been an award winner for the past 3 years and for good reasons! This toner is non-irritating and helps hydrate, moisturize plus soothe and calm. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><u>Packaging & Price</u>: 180ml/ 6 fl oz $21.99 <a href="http://www.wishtrend.com/?a_aid=pdxbeautiful"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><u>Full Ingredients</u>:</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Natto Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Panthenol, Arginine, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Beta-Glucan, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lysine HCL, Proline, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Methionine, Theanine, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Copper Tripeptide-1 </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This contains beta glucans (see above on Mandelic Acid review) but this contains lipidure-PMB which increases retention of hydration by 20%. This also contains centella, licorice, panthenol & arginine (both soothe, calm & skin conditioning) plus aloe extract. This does contain a copper tri-peptide that helps to decrease redness & promote collagen production. This formula does contain plant oils like lavender, orange, lemon, and eucalyptus so for those who are sensitive to these plant oils, I'd suggest using the fragrance free verison. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">This contains various plant extracts that help to calm and hydrate plus this will help the skin retain moisture. My skin feels very balanced, hydrated, plump plus it helps soothe and calm my often sensitive skin. </span>Klairs does offer a fragrance-free version that has almost identical ingredients. I haven't tried it but I want to. However, I do love this toner because of the hydration and moisture it provides and I personally love the scent. I would be interested in testing the fragrance-free version and compare the two formulas. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream claims to be a soothing & calming cream that helps calm and strengthen the skins' barrier. This cream is stated to be great for those concerned with skin irritation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Polysorbate 60, Bees Wax, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Morus Alba Root Extract, Triethanolamine, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Guaiazulene, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-9, sh-Polypeptide-11, Bacillus/Soybean/Folic Acid Ferment Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The main herbal ingredient is guaiazulence which is extracted from chamomile. It has a natural, dark purple color and is considered an anti-inflammatory plus it helps repair damaged skin tissue and speeds up cell regeneration. This also has centella which also helps regenerate damaged skin plus it helps prevent scarring. This also contains an array of peptides that send signals to the skin to produce new skin cells and promotes collagen production. This does contain a few soothing and calming plant extracts and hydrating oils like argan & jojoba. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Let me start by stating that this is not a moisturizer, it's a treatment cream. This cream is great after extractions, any intensive skin care treatments like a peel or IPL. It's also great for post-shaving or after sun exposure. This is a very concentrated cream so you only need a thin layer in order for this product to be effective. While I do like this treatment cream, I often find myself not reaching for it. I have mostly used this as a night sleeping mask and it works well at retaining moisture, decreasing redness and calming. I am not sure if I'd repurchase just because I don't reach for it very often. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here is my review of the TECA 1% Barrier Cream. This claims to help strengthen, calm and improve the skin's overall health. It helps create a protective layer to keep the skin moisturized. It claims to help regenerate damaged skin, prevents acne scars and lightens areas of pigmentation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethyl Hexanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Like the Klairs cream above, this too is a treatment product. This contains centella asiatica (asiaticoside, asiactic acid and madecassic acid) which help promote collagen production, improve skin density, calm, soothe and strengthen the skins' barrier. This does contain a fatty alcohol to help hydrate. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Just like the Klairs cream above, this is a treatment product that I often forget to use. You are supposed to use this as your last step in your skincare routine and apply to problematic areas. I do find that when I remember to use this, my skin sensitivity is great decreased and my skin is less red. I have not used this consistently enough to gauge whether this would help lighten my acne scars but it does offer moisture and soothing properties. Again, I am not sure if I'd repurchase. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 60, Zinc Oxide, Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Lactobacillus Ferment, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Guaiazulene, Centella Asiatica Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Like the Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream reviewed above, this contains guaiazulene, an anti-inflammatory that helps repair damaged skin tissue and speeds up cell regeneration. This also contains niacinamide (anti-aging), hyaluronate, panthenol, lactobacillus ferment (probiotic) and ginseng extract which is a medicinal herb that has been used for centuries in Asian cultures. Ginseng is packed full of mineral, vitamins and antioxidants that provide so much nutrients to the skin. Ginseng is also very anti-aging because it helps stimulate collagen production which helps increase skins' elasticity. Ginseng can also help fade dark spots and brighten the skin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This contains green tea powder with is a powerful antioxidant rich in vitamins A, C & E. This contains papain which acts like an enzyme, dissolving dead skin cells off the skins' surface. Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda) is a gentle scrub agent which smooths the surface of the skin and helps deep clean pores. This also contains amino acids & hyaluronate to help encourage moisture retention.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11pt;">Advanced Clinicals is a Chicago based, problem-solving skincare line that stands behind using only the highest quality ingredients, making products that offer results. The brands' mission is to offer skin care solutions at attainable prices, so all of their products retail for under $20. The brands' mission is to create products that help the customer see and feel results within weeks without breaking the bank. Accessibility is </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11pt;">also a priority! </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11pt;">Advanced Clinicals has made it easy to access their wide range of products, with the Retinol and Collagen Serums available for purchase at select Walmart locations nationwide.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">This claims to improves the look of fine lines and wrinkles, firm, increase hydration/lock in moisture and plump the skin. </span><span style="font-family: "Times Roman"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times Roman"; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">This claims to correct the look of fine lines, deep wrinkles, firm and help replenish volume. This also says it helps improve sun damaged skin, even out skin tone and brighten the complexion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">I always like to start my reviews by stating my skin type and conditions at the time of the review. If you follow me on </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pdxbeautiful/"><span style="color: #420178; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">, you will know that my skin can get sensitive and I am currently battling perioral dermatitis. I am also acne prone, however, with the incorporation of treatments like Differin seen </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BeOLgSfHlly/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful"><span style="color: #420178; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">, my skin seems to be less prone to breakouts but more easily dehydrated and flaky. My review will reflect how these products work for my personal skin type and condition and as a disclaimer, your results may vary.</span><span style="font-family: "Times Roman"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times Roman"; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Patch Testing</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">:</span><span style="font-family: "Times Roman"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times Roman"; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times Roman"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times Roman"; mso-fareast-language: JA;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11pt;">Every product I use goes through a very detailed patch testing period. I always patch test and I recommend patch testing to everyone. Although, there is an argument out there that patch testing doesn't actually work, seen </span><a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/2016/10/how-can-i-tell-if-a-product-will-cause-acne-episode-155/"><b><span style="color: #420178; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">here</span></b></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11pt;"> on The Beauty Brains, patch testing has saved my skin from some pretty serious negative reactions. Although, I do agree with TBB (and love this podcast btw) that patch testing does not work against evaluating whether a certain product will cause breakouts, patch testing <u>will</u> help determine if your skin is allergic to the ingredients and/or the formulation. This type of negative reaction is seen in the form of itching, stinging, intense flushing, burning, rash or hives.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">I introduce new skin care products to my easily irritated skin, by patching testing. Patch testing can look different for everyone but for me, I test products in stages. First, I apply to more sensitive areas like around my neck, chest and behind/in front of my ears. Then, I would apply a product twice within a 24-hour period. If all goes well, I begin to use the product on half of my face and then work up to using it all over. </span><span style="font-family: "Times Roman"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times Roman"; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Both serums come in a deep amber, glass dropper bottle and contains 52ml / 1.75 fl oz</span><span style="font-family: "Times Roman"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times Roman"; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Full Ingredients:</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times Roman"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times Roman"; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Soybean Fiber, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Soluble Collagen, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide</span><span style="font-family: "Times Roman"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times Roman"; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Retinol:</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times Roman"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times Roman"; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11pt;">Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Glycine Soja Oil, Polyurethane Crosspolymer-1, Retinol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11pt;">Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Tocopherol, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Thoughts on ingredients:</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times Roman"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times Roman"; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is an olive-based, milky & watery serum that contains a soy complex collagen and algae extract to help target loss of elasticity and fine lines. Other ingredients include aloe vera juice (soothing), apple fruit extract (restoring), rice bran extract (reduces signs of aging, soothes, hydrates & protects), green tea (potent antioxidant), oat bran extract (skin conditioning/soothing), sunflower extract (protects, adds hydration), cetearyl alcohol (fatty alcohol, protects/emollient) and vitamin E which is a potent antioxidant that helps fight off free radical damage and speeds up cell regeneration.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">This is a very watery, milky serum that is super lightweight and quickly absorbs into the skin. This is not sticky or tacky and actually has a silky smooth texture. This serum is great for those like me who love to layer their skincare products, because it is not heavy and works well with other products. I find that this has an instant soothing and cooling effect on the skin which is nice in the morning when I am half awake. I do think this does offer some extra hydration and increases moisture levels in the skin but I did not notice a lot of plumping. Any anti-aging results like the correction of lines and wrinkles would not be seen instantly. These results would take consistent use over many weeks to see the effects. Some cons for me is the scent, which to me smells like baby shampoo. Scents/fragrance is all about personal preference but on the plus side, it did dissipate. Another plus, is that this did not cause any negative reaction or cause breakouts. Overall, this did hydrate; provide extra moisture to my often dehydrated skin. At $8, it's not a bad product, especially if I was on a tight skin care budget. </span><span style="font-family: "Times Roman"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times Roman"; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today's review is on the February 2018 <a href="http://caurl.co/r/pdo4e/g2r8"><span style="color: black;">Vegan Cuts Beauty Box</span></a>. This is a subscription service that arrives at your door each month and is filled with vegan & cruelty-free beauty products. I'd first like to say that although I post lots of juicing recipes and vegan meals/cooking on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pdxbeautiful/"><span style="color: black;">Instagram</span></a>, I am not vegan. I try to eat a plant-based diet because of the health benefits and I do notice that my skin looks so much better. However, I still indulge in an occasional ice cream/gelato, egg and I do eat some fish every now and then. I wanted to be upfront about my lifestyle because as a blogger, I feel that I need to be as transparent as possible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ok, back to the review! Let's start by explaining how the subscription service works...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://caurl.co/r/pdo4e/g2r8">Vegan Cuts</a> </span>is a monthly subscription service that you can either pay month to month, every 6 months, or for the best value, pay for 1 year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here you can see that each box contains full size or deluxe size samples with no sample packets! Woot Woot. I don't know about you but I can't properly test out a product to determine if I like it or not using 1 use sample sachets. I have subscribed to other monthly beauty boxes and finding sample sachets is a little disappointing so I was excited to know that Vegan Cuts don't include those sachets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Jivi pineapple and papaya enzyme-powered exfoliating face wash. $12 value</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Saiva Naturals Relaxing foot balm $17.50 value</span></div>
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To be perfectly honest, I have never been a huge fan of subscription boxes. I have tried several subscriptions services from beauty boxes, sheet masks boxes, and snack boxes over the years and I haven't been that impressed. I will admit that when <a href="http://caurl.co/r/pdo4e/g2r8"><span style="color: black;">Vegan Cuts</span></a> reached out I hesitated but I thought I'd give it a try. I am glad I did. I think there is a lot of value here and the box came with a great variety of products. I have already started using the Derma E Moisturizer, the Saiva Foot Balm, and the Luscious Lip Crayon. I really enjoy the lip crayon because it looks so natural and the lip lining aspect helps define my thin lips (see pictures above). I already want to purchase more colors! I especially love the foot balm because it smells so good and it has moisturized & softened my dry feet, especially my heels. I have gotten a lot of use out of this box already and feel that <a href="http://caurl.co/r/pdo4e/g2r8"><span style="color: black;">Vegan Cuts</span></a> did a great job of curating their February box. There's a nice variety of products that everyone can use and incorporate into their routine. I would highly recommend this box and will continue my subscription! </div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hey guys! Today I will review a few products from Mad Hippie that I have been testing the past few weeks. I love being able to try a variety of products, especially natural skincare and especially local skin care products from here in Portland. All these products are vegan and cruelty-free. Mad Hippies product philosophy is creating formulations that safe, effective and contain no synthetics. Instead of only having 1 or 2 main active ingredients, Mad Hippie using a multitude of different actives, formulated to all work together so you see results. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hydrating Nutrient Mist:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This mist claims to minimize the appearance of photodamage using a blend of effective antioxidants plus provide hydration. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This claims to protect against lines, wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles using the power of peptides and antioxidants. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This claims to hydrate & protect the skin from photoaging.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "-webkit-standard" , "serif";"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">I always like to start my reviews by stating my skin type and conditions at the time of the review. If you follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pdxbeautiful/"><span style="color: black;">Instagram</span></a>,</span></span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white;"> you will know that my skin can get sensitive and I am currently battling perioral dermatitis. I am also acne prone however, with the incorporation of treatments like Differin seen </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BeOLgSfHlly/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful" style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a><span style="background-color: white;">, my skin seems to be less prone to breakouts but more easily dehydrated and flaky. My review will reflect how </span><span style="background-color: white;">these products</span><span style="background-color: white;"> work for my personal skin type and condition and as a disclaimer, your results may vary.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Every product I use goes through a very detailed patch testing period. I always patch test and I recommend patch testing to everyone. Although there is an argument out there that patch testing doesn't actually work seen </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black;"><a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/2016/10/how-can-i-tell-if-a-product-will-cause-acne-episode-155/" style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: black;"><b>here</b></span></a><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> on The </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">Beauty</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> Brains, </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">patch testing has saved my skin from some pretty </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">serious</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> negative reactions. Although I do agree with TBB (and love this podcast btw) that patch testing does not work </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">against</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">evaluating</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">whether</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> a certain </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">product</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> will cause breakouts, patch testing <u>will</u> help determine if your skin is allergic to the ingredients and/or the formulation. This type of negative reaction is seen in the form of itching, stinging, intense flushing, burning, rash or hives.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">I introduce new skin care products to my easily irritated skin by patching testing. Patch testing can look different for everyone but for me, I test products in stages. First, I applied to my more sensitive areas like around my neck, chest and behind/in front of my ears. </span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">I would apply a </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">product</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> twice within a 24 hour period. If all goes well, I begin to use the product on half of my face and then work up to </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Mist - This is in a plastic, spray top bottle 118ml / 4.0 fl oz</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Eye Cream - This is in a plastic pump bottle 15ml / 0.5 fl oz</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Antioxidant Facial Oil - Thi is in a dark amber glass bottle with a dropper top 30 ml/ 1.0 fl oz</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Mist:</span></u><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Full Ingredient List: Water, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate), Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, White Tea (Camellia Sinensis Extract), Steam Distilled Lime (Citrus Aurantifolia Extract), Sodium Hyaluronate, Ferulic Acid, Green Tea (Camellia sinensis Leaf Extract), Hesperidin, Grape Seed Extract (Vitis Vinifera), Ginkgo Biloba Extract, Pomegranate Seed (Punica Granatum Seed Extract), Resveratrol, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Beta-Glucan, N-Acetyl D Glucosamine, White Pine (Pinus Stobus Bark Extract), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Japanese Pagoda Tree (Sophora Japonica Fruit Extract), Milk Thistle (Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract), Alpha Lipoic Acid</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Full Ingredient List:</span><span style="background-color: white;"> Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Syn-</span><span class="il" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Eye</span><span style="background-color: white;"> (Peptide: Water-Panthenol-Sodium Hyaluronate Acid-Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5), Niacinamide, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii) , Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate), Squalane (vegan), Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Matrixyl Synthe '6 (Peptide: Glycerin-Aqua-Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin-Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38), Regu-Age (Peptide: Glycine Soja [Soybean] Protein-Hydrolyzed Rice Protein-Superoxide Dismutase), Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum, White Tea (Camellia Sinensis Extract), Steam Distilled Lime (Citrus Aurantifolia Extract), Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa), Ceramide 3, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita Flower Extract), Pomegranate Seed Oil (Punica Granatum)</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Full Ingredient List : Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa), Pomegranate Seed Oil (Punica Granatum), Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus), Cranberry Fruit Extract (Vaccinium Macrocarpon), Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum) , Blueberry Extact (Vaccinium Angustifolium), Strawberry Fruit Extract (Fragaria Vesca), Kiwi Extract (Actinidia Chinensis), Watermelon Fruit Extract (Citrullus Vulgaris), Grape Seed Extract (Vitis Vinifera), Raspberry Seed Extract (Rubus Idaeus), Camu Camu Fruit Extract (Myrciaria Dubia), Acai Fruit Extract (Euterpe Oleracea), Goji Extract (Lycium Barbarum), Sea Buckthorn Berry Extract (Hippophae Rhamnoides), Hemp Seed Extract (Cannabis Sativa), Broccoli Extract (Brassica Oleracea Italica), Sweet Orange Oil (Citrus Sinensis), Vitamin E (Tocopherol)</span></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Mist:</span></u><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First, I’ve been so obsessed with facial mist lately and the ingredients of this one are pretty amazing. This contains <u>Hesperidin</u> which fades discoloration & helps protect from photoaging. <u>Sodium PCA</u> is a humectant that increases hydration and helps bind moisture to the skin. <u>Milk Thistle</u> is rich in linoleum acid that will help to strengthen & protect. <u>Resveratrol</u> is a potent anti-aging antioxidant. <u>White Pine Bark</u> helps reduces redness and <u>Pomegranate Extract</u> which is high in ellagic acid that helps evens skin tone & corrects photodamage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Other ingredients include Vitamin C (brightens/evens out skin tone), Green Tea (a potent antioxidant), Hyaluronate (bind moisture), Ginkgo Biloba which is a great redness reducer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Ceramides</u> protect, heal & locks in moisture. <u>White Tea</u> neutralizes free radicals. <u>Syn-Eye</u> & <u>Regu-Eye</u> are peptides to reduce lines & wrinkles. <u>Matrixyl Synth 6</u> which is an advanced anti-aging peptide. <u>Wheat Proteins</u> help tighten skin. <u>Vitamin B3</u> evens skin tone and <u>Vitamin E</u> works to neutralize aging free radicals. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sea Buckthorn Berry is one of my favorite ingredients because it does so much! It's rich in Vitamins A, B, C, D, K (lightens), P, carotenoids, amino acids & fatty acids. <u>Organic Argan Oil</u> contains essential fatty acids that help hydrate & help reduce scarring. <u>Blueberry Extract</u> is a superfruit rich in antioxidants that protects the skin from free radical damage. <u>Goji Berry</u> contains 18 vital amino acids, zinc, beta-carotene, and iron.<u> Broccoli Extract</u> reduces redness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Other ingredients include Pomegranate Oil, Camu Cumu Berry (high in Vitamin C), Strawberry Extract (protects), Raspberry Seed Extract (helps neutralize aging free radicals), Hemp Seed Extract (rich in omega fatty acids/moisturize and protect). Sunflower Seed Oil soothes and moisturizes. </span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hydrating Nutrient Mist:</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So I have a love/hate relationship with this mist. First, I love the ingredients yet the spray nozzle doesn't produce a fine mist. It sort of spits at you. I have tried to decant this into a better spray bottle and it works so much better. This does hydrate/moisturizes and has a brightening effect. I find that this does indeed reduce redness which is great since I am prone to redness, especially on my cheeks and chin. Any anti-aging effects would take longer, more consistent use but I do like this mist, however, it's not my favorite. It does have a funky, herbal scent that reminds me of erasers. Since the scent isn't my favorite, I spray a bunch in my palm and add in a few drops of the Facial Oil and it takes that eraser like scent away. I don't think I'd repurchase because of having to decant this into a better mist bottle and because of the scent. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is a very creamy yet lightweight eye cream that has a faint, naturally derived fruity scent that does dissipate. This feels very soothing and cooling around my eyes which I love because my eyes are quite sensitive and I suffer from chronic dry eye syndrome. Consequently, my eye area is always super dry and my under eyes look like crepe paper. I find that my skin just soaks this up like slurping soup lol! I have only been using this for a few weeks off and on, so yeah not constantly but when I do use it, my under eyes looks brighter, more even toned and moisturized. I also find that my dark circles are less pronounced and it tames my bags. I didn't realize just how well this works that I am now reaching for it both morning and night. My eye area is very sensitive and I haven't experienced any burning, stinging or any other negative reactions. I am crossing my fingers that after consistent use, this doesn't cause milia (I'm super prone to getting milia). As far as "anti-aging" effects, it would take more time (and consistent use) to see any true effects. However, this is a fabulous eye cream that won't break the bank! I would highly recommend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I think might be the thinnest, liquidy facial oil. It's so so thin that I end up getting it everywhere if I'm not careful. Aside from the thin consistency, this has a lovely, naturally derived (orange oil) fruity scent, soaks into the skin quickly and has more of a dry oil feel. You won't feel oily, just hydrated, smooth and soft. I also notice some brightening. The ingredients are phenomenal and for the price, this oil is a steal. This would be a great facial oil for all skin types, especially for those with oily skin, acne-prone skin and those wanting to naturally fade scarring. I am not sure if I'd repurchase just because of the very thin texture because it is a little messy.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Mad Hippie is available at <a href="https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/"><span style="color: black;">Whole Foods</span></a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u><br /></u></span> <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Mist:</u> <a href="https://iherb.co/HHPskvW"><span style="color: black;">$15.99 via iHerb</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Eye Cream:</u> <a href="https://iherb.co/2RbNSgfZ"><span style="color: black;">$19.99 via iHerb</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Facial Oil:</u> <a href="https://iherb.co/4pxaePuR"><span style="color: black;">$19.99 via iHerb</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This claims to be an antioxidant rich, low pH cleanser that cleanses the skin without disturbing the skin's natural lipid barrier while hydrating the skin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This claims to exfoliate dead skin cells to reveal healthier skin. With regular uses, this claims to fade discoloration and sun damage plus helps blur the appearance of fine lines.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "-webkit-standard" , "serif";"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">I always like to start my reviews by stating my skin type and conditions at the time of the review. If you follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pdxbeautiful/"><span style="color: black;">Instagram</span></a>,</span></span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white;"> you will know that my skin can get sensitive and I am currently battling perioral dermatitis. I am also acne prone however, with the incorporation of treatments like Differin seen </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BeOLgSfHlly/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful" style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a><span style="background-color: white;">, my skin seems to be less prone to breakouts but more easily dehydrated and flaky. My review will reflect how </span><span style="background-color: white;">these products</span><span style="background-color: white;"> work for my personal skin type and condition and as a disclaimer, your results may vary.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Every product I use goes through a very detailed patch testing period. I always patch test and I recommend patch testing to everyone. Although there is an argument out there that patch testing doesn't actually work seen </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black;"><a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/2016/10/how-can-i-tell-if-a-product-will-cause-acne-episode-155/" style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: black;"><b>here</b></span></a><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> on The </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">Beauty</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> Brains, </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">patch testing has saved my skin from some pretty </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">serious</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> negative reactions. Although I do agree with TBB (and love this podcast btw) that patch testing does not work </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">against</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">evaluating</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">whether</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> a certain </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">product</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> will cause breakouts, patch testing <u>will</u> help determine if your skin is allergic to the ingredients and/or the formulation. This type of negative reaction is seen in the form of itching, stinging, intense flushing, burning, rash or hives.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">I introduce new skin care products to my easily irritated skin by patching testing. Patch testing can look different for everyone but for me, I test products in stages. First, I applied to my more sensitive areas like around my neck, chest and behind/in front of my ears. </span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">I would apply a </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">product</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> twice within a 24 hour period. If all goes well, I begin to use the product on half of my face and then work up to </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cleanser - This comes in a sturdy plastic squeeze tube 120ml / 4.05 fl. oz. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Exfoliant - This is in a sturdy clear, plastic bottle 200ml / 6.76 fl. oz</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 1px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Water, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Methyl Gluceth-10, Ethoxydiglycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Chloride, Butoxydiglycol, Diglycerin, Glycereth-26, Xanthan Gum, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Diethoxydiglycol, Coco-Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Decyl Glucoside, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Butylene Glycol, Octanediol, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium PCA, Disodium EDTA</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 1px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Water, Butylene glycol, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf (Kale) Extract, Glycolic acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Spinacia Oleracea (Spinach) Leaf Extract, Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Extract, Chlorella Minutissima Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit (Green apple) Extract, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Betaine Salicylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil/Glucose/Yeast Extract Ferment Filtrate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Bacillus/Folic acid/Soybean ferment extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Malachite Extract, Polysorbate80, Disodium EDTA</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px;"><u>Cleanser:</u></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px;">This cleanser doesn't have much of a scent which I love and contains some really awesome, skin loving ingredients. First, this contains matcha which is a potent antioxidant that helps protect the skin while hemp seed oil hydrates. Hemp seed oil is also high in linoleic acid and full of amino acids that heal, plump and protect the skin. Other ingredients include Vitamin B5 & Sodium PCA are skin strengthening ingredients that also help to hydrate. The cleansing agent in this formula is the coco-betaine, coco-glucoside & decyl glucoside which are a group of surfactants that are gentle at cleansing the skin without over drying & protects the lipid barrier. I did pH test this and it tested about a 6.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px;">This smells like a typical acid product, similar to Paula's Choice 2% BHA. This contains 5.25% glycolic acid as the exfoliating agent which is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from sugar cane. AHA's are water soluble which means that they work on the surface of the skin. AHA's do not penetrate very deep into the skin and are best suited for removing dead skin cells that build up on the skin's surface. This also contains kale and other dark leafy greens which are potent antioxidants that are full of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin B5, Allantoin and Aloe keep the skin hydrated and soothed. I did pH test this and it tested about a 4.5.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 1px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 1px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 1px;"><b><u>Results:</u></b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px;"><span style="color: #333333;">If you read my post on </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pdxbeautiful/">Instagram</a>,</span><span style="color: #333333;"> you will know that cleansing is one of the most important steps in any skin care routine. So, if you haven't guessed, I have tried my fair share of cleansers and I have to say, this cleanser is absolutely fantastic. This is a slightly foaming, gel cleanser that cleanses the skin thoroughly without stripping and leaves my skin incredibly soft and hydrated. It is also pretty concentrated, so you don't need to use very much. I am super impressed with the formulation and how well this works on my skin. I also love that this retails for $16 so it is extremely affordable. This has quickly replaced my former HG (holy grail) cleanser and I will keep repurchasing because it's just that good!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 1px;"><span style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 1px;"><span style="color: #333333;">Exfoliant:</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 1px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So the pH is around 4.5 which is a little high but can still exfoliate the skin. I personally think that this formula would be best suited for those with sensitive skin or those sensitive to acids. Also, this would be a great option for those just starting to get into using acids regularly. Since the pH is slightly high, this isn't going to be super strong, which I like because it doesn't cause any negative reaction on my sensitive skin. To use, I saturate a cotton pad and swipe my face, neck and upper chest and leave it on, no rinsing required. This does tingle which means it's working but dissipates quickly as it drys. Like the cleanser, this is very concentrated so a little goes a long way. After using this 3x per week for the past month, I can report that this is indeed a gentle exfoliating liquid that has kept my skin smooth, soft, a little more even toned and I have noticed by pores are less clogged. Although this isn't a BHA (an oil soluble exfoliant) that exfoliates the gunk that gets trapped inside the pores, keeping the surface clear of dead skin does help keep the pores from collecting that gunk in the first place. I hope that makes sense :) Again, this is a very gentle exfoliant and is a good intro for those new to chemical exfoliants. I would definitely repurchase!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px;">$16 Cleaners</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px;">$25 Exfoliant </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 1px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 1px;">You can find both of these products at <a href="https://kravebeauty.com/collections/all">Krave Beauty</a></span></span></span><br />
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Today's review is on the Unik Black Snail Restore Serum that I received complimentary from <a href="http://www.unique4u.net/store/p1432/%5BUNIK%5D_Black_Snail_Restore_Serum_50ml.html"><span style="color: black;">Unique4U.net</span></a> or Blueprint21 on eBay <span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIK-Black-Snail-Restore-Serum-50ml-Skin-Restore-Nourishing-Lifting-New-/132143819907?hash=item1ec462ac83:g:DCQAAOSwZ4dZMTde">here</a>.</span> I know that some of you out there are opposed to the idea of putting snail mucin on your face and I understand why. However, snail mucin is one of my favorite ingredients and here's why. First, helix aspersa muller glucoconjugates (the technical name for snail goo) moisturizes, reduces redness and inflammation plus it calms and soothe irritated skin and helps promote healing. The use of snail mucin goes back to ancient Greece when poeple would use the goo on wounds and burns because of it's healing, soothing and repairing properties. Additionally, snail mucin has shown to reduce acne, minimize post acne scars and discoloring. Although there isn't sufficient evidence in research, snail goo is said to also be effective at boosting collagen and elastin production. So, as you can see why I love this ingredient so much! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Every product I use goes through a very detailed patch testing period. I always patch test and I recommend patch testing to everyone. Although there is an argument out there that patch testing doesn't actually work seen </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black;"><a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/2016/10/how-can-i-tell-if-a-product-will-cause-acne-episode-155/" style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> on The </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">Beauty</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> Brains, </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">patch testing has saved my skin from some pretty </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">serious</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> negative reactions. Although I do agree with TBB (and love this pod cast btw) that patch testing does not work </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">against</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">evaluating</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">whether</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> a certain </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">product</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> will cause breakout however, patch testing <u>will</u> help determine if your skin is allergic to the ingredients and/or the formulation. This type of negative reaction is seen in the form of itching, stinging, intense flushing, burning, rash or hives.</span></span></span><br />
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This serum is a clear glass bottle with a dropper applicator. This contains 50ml of product.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.3199999928474426px;">Snail Secretion Filtrate,Centella Asiatica Leaf Water,Methylpropanediol,Glycerin,Niacinamide,Glycereth-26,Water,1,2-Hexanediol,Sodium Hyaluronate,Saccharomyces/Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Ferment Extract,Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract,Laminaria Japonica Extract,Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract,Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract,Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract,Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract,Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract,Caprylyl Glycol,Butylene Glycol,Allantoin,Centella Asia Tica Extract,Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract,Artemisia Vulgaris Extract,Vaccinum Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract,Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract,Rosa Canina Fruit oil,Carbomer,Arginine,Pentylene Glycol,Adenosine,Ethylhexylglycerin,Xanthan Gum,Aspalathus Linearis Extract</span></div>
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Centella Asiatica has become one of my favorite ingredients for my sensitive, often red and irritated skin. Centella is a medicinal herb used in ayurvedic, African and traditional Chinese medicine. This unqiue extract can stimulate the regeneration of skin in burn and treating wounds by accelerating the healing process. Centella also promotes collagen product because it's rich in Vitamin A, B1, B2, C and niacin and carotene which help fight premature aging. Centella is also very soothing, calming plus it helps reduce redness. It really does so much hence the reason for my love of this mighty extract. </span></span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So in essence, snail mucin is very anti aging </span>because<span style="font-family: inherit;"> it has been shown in <a href="https://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/109084"><span style="color: black;">research studies</span></a> to stimulate collagen and elastic products, it helps to repair and heal damaged skin and is </span>very<span style="font-family: inherit;"> soothing and </span>calming<span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This serum is a slightly watery gel that is not sticky and absorbs into the skin, leaving no residue or tacky feeling. This contains no fragrance which I love plus the ingredients are pretty damn good. I use a full dropper and that is enough for my face and ears. I then use about half a dropper to use on my neck and upper chest. This feels instantly cooling and soothing however, I don't find this as calming/soothing as my HG Snail Essence from <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20rel=%22noopener%20noreferrer%22%20target=%22_blank%22%20href=%22https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=627884812&pid=uid4241-26142329-76%22%3ECOSRX%20Advanced%20Snail%2096%20Mucin%20Power%20Essence%20%E2%80%A2%20$21%20%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E"><span style="color: black;">Cosrx</span></a>. As far as restoring the skin, reducing disscoloration, boosting collagen...all of those results would take weeks and perhaps months to show physical effects to the skin. I will say that this is soothing, calming and does help reduce irriatation and redness quite well, especially on and around my dermatitis. </span></span><br />
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I do love the ingredients/formulation but it just doesn't provide the same level of efficacy that I get from the Cosrx. On the plus side, this is less expensive than the Cosrx and would be a great introduction into using a snail mucin product. Overall, I don't think I would repurchase becaue I love the Cosrx product more.<br />
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$15.49 at <a href="https://www.unique4u.net/store/p1432/%5BiUNIK%5D_Black_Snail_Restore_Serum_50ml.html">Unique4u.net</a> (just FYI, they changed the packaging but it's the same formula)<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">*<i>This may contain affiliate links that help support this blog</i></span>PDXBEAUTIFULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11857460072837746483noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028722263525243783.post-62565135576057601642017-09-13T10:56:00.002-07:002017-09-13T11:36:48.700-07:00Review: Herbivore Coco Rose Lip Conditioner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you have been following my blog or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pdxbeautiful/"><span style="color: black;">Instagram</span></a>, you will know that I am a bit obsessed with lip products. I have fairly thin lips that are dry, often cracked, and have a rough texture. The main reason for my lip condition is that I have asthma and am a mouth breather. One tip I always share for those that suffer from similar lip conditions like mine is to use very hydrating and moisturizing lip products. The more moisture and hydration you add, lips will not only be soft and smooth but moisture will help plump the skin, making the lips appear fuller.<br />
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About a month ago, Herbivore was having a sale and offering a 20% off discount. So, of course, it was the perfect time to <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BWxsLesB49h/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful">order</a> </span>some products that I had been wanting to try. This post will be reviewing the CoCo Rose Coconut Oil Lip Conditioner.<br />
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Herbivore is founded by husband and wife duo Alex and Julie out of their kitchen in Seattle Washington. Their philosophy is to produce safe and non-toxic products that are effective. "We believe in the power of nature to bring these results". Herbivore uses natural ingredients, plant based food grade, cold pressed, GMO-free soy wax, recyclable and reusable packaging and many of their products are certified organic.<br />
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Herbivore claims that this is a lightweight lip conditioner will deeply nourish, hydrate, protect, smooth and soften lips.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Every product I use goes through a very detailed patch testing period. I always patch test and I recommend patch testing to everyone. Although there is an argument out there that patch testing doesn't actually work seen <a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/2016/10/how-can-i-tell-if-a-product-will-cause-acne-episode-155/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a> on The Beauty Brains, patch testing has saved my skin from some pretty serious negative reactions. Although I do agree with TBB (and love this podcast btw) that patch testing does not work against evaluating whether a certain product will cause breakouts, patch testing will help determine if your skin is allergic to the ingredients. This type of negative reaction is seen in the form of itching/stinging, intense flushing, burning, rash or hives.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I introduce new skin care products to my easily irritated skin by patching testing. Patch testing can look different for everyone but for me, I test products in stages. For lip products, it is very difficult to patch test lip balm. I usually put a tiny bit in the corner area of my lips as this is the area I get the most irritation and dryness. If no reaction occurs, I begin using the lip product all over. </span></span></div>
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<u>Packaging</u>:<br />
This lip conditioner is in a 5ml / 0.17 oz glass pot.<br />
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<u>Full Ingredients</u>:<br />
<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Full list of ingredients:Hydrogenated Soybean Oil (Non-GMO Soy Wax), Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cocos Nucifera (Virgin Coconut) Oil, Orchid Root Extract, Rose Damascena (Moroccon Rose) Absolute, Coconut Pulp CO2, Tocopherol (Vitamin E) Oil, Red Iron Oxide</span></span><br />
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Coconut Oil - is rich in fatty acids, lauric acid (fatty acids, antimicrobial) and proteins with help nourish and strengthen the lips. </span></span><br />
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Moroccan Rose Absolute - rose is a natural anti-inflammatory and is naturally hydrating. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"><u>Formula, Texture & Scent</u>:</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: black;">I am over the moon for rose scented products so I personally love the scent of this balm. If you are not a rose fan, save your money and don't buy this </span>product</span><span style="color: #333333;"> because you will be sadly disappointed. The rose scent is fairly strong and doesn't fully dissipate. The formula is pretty concentrated so a little goes a long way. Also, I have found that with some lip balms, once they warm up on the lips they tend to get an oily feeling. I was worried that this formula, because of the ingredients, would become an oily mess that bleeds into the skin around my mouth. Some balms bleed so much that it ends up getting into my mouth. Yuck! Luckily, this does not turn too oily and has little bleeding. One thing that makes this lip conditioner stand out is that it doesn't leave the lips looking shiny as it's a pretty matte formulation. This would be great for those looking for a lip balm that doesn't look glossy. </span> <b style="color: #333333;"><br /></b>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><u>Performance</u>:</span><br />
This is a dense balm consistency that adds a decent amount of hydration and moisturization. After hearing so much buzz about this lip conditioner, I thought it would be more hydrating. However, I don't find this very moisturizing. I do feel that this is very lightweight, smells divine and offers a semi-matte finish.<br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"><u>Final Thoughts</u>:</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;">I bought this lip conditioner as a product that I could use at night, like a lip mask to protect my lips while I sleep from my excessive mouth breathing. At first, I liked this balm, mainly because of the scent and because it wasn't oily and it was highly concentrated. But unfortunately, I didn't find this lip conditioner very moisturizing or hydrating. On a positive note, I do use lip balms during the day and reapply often and sometimes I don't want glossy or shiny lips. I really enjoy that this gives the lips a semi-matte finish and offers light hydration throughout the day. Not sure if I would repurchase because I do prefer the </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/kqhQxX"><span style="color: black;">Burt's Bees Honey Lip Balm</span></a> </span><span style="color: #333333;">as it gives me the same semi-matte look, is a lot more moisturizing, hydrating plus </span><span style="color: #333333;">it's so much cheaper.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">$22.00 USD at </span><a href="https://www.liketoknow.it/ltk/3t0iaRksj4XqAUqavIQyrM"><span style="color: black;">Goop, Dermstore or Nordstrom</span></a></span> <b style="color: #333333;"><br /></b><b style="color: #333333;"><br /></b> <b style="color: #333333;"><br /></b> <span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "pt sans" , serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "pt sans" , serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #737373; font-family: inherit;">Stay Beautiful</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #737373; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></span><span style="color: #737373; font-family: "apple color emoji";"><span style="font-size: 20px;">💜</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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I am excited to review the <a href="https://balancedguru.com/collections/serums/products/nourish-me-frowns-to-smiles-facial-serum"><span style="color: black;">Balanced Guru Nourish Me Facial Serum</span></a> that I got from <a href="https://www.musely.com/profile#mytips"><span style="color: black;">Musely</span></a>. I had seen this brand all over Instagram lately which sparked my curiosity. I had tried the <a href="https://www.musely.com/tips/Yoga-For-Your-Scalp/30617767"><span style="color: black;">Detox Scalp Treatment</span></a> with positive results so this made me want to try more from this brand. If you would like to read what I think of this formulation and how it worked on my skin type and skin concerns, just keep reading.<br />
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<b><u>About Balanced Guru</u>:</b><br />
Balanced Guru's motto is to create wholesome products that are organic, cruelty-free and safe for our bodies and the environment. They aim to create prodcuts using Eastern wisdom and modern Western science that will help balance your beauty through physical, emotional and spiritual wellness.<br />
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<b><u>The Claim</u>:</b><br />
This serum claims to moisturize without clogging pores, help nourish and reduce the appearance of fine lines. This organic formula is for all skin types, even expecting or nursing mothers.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Every product I use goes through a very detailed patch testing period. I always patch test and I recommend patch testing to everyone. Although there is an argument out there that patch testing doesn't actually work seen <a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/2016/10/how-can-i-tell-if-a-product-will-cause-acne-episode-155/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a> on The Beauty Brains, patch testing has saved my skin from some pretty serious negative reactions. Although I do agree with TBB (and love this pod cast btw) that patch testing does not work against evaluating whether a certain product will cause breakouts, patch testing will help determine if your skin is allergic to the ingredients. This type of negative reaction is seen in the form of itching/stinging, intense flushing, burning, rash or hives.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I introduce new skin care products to my easily irritated skin by patching testing. Patch testing can look different for everyone but for me, I test products in stages. For this serum, I applied it to my more sensitive areas which happen to be my neck, chest and behind my ears for a few days. I then apply this to a small portion of my face and increasing the size of the area every day. If all goes well, I begin to use the product all over. </span></span></div>
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<u><b>Packaging:</b></u><br />
This is a dark amber, 1 oz / 30ml glass bottle with a dropper top. All packaging is made from recycled materials, and the box & label are biodegradable.<br />
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<b><u>Full Ingredients</u>:</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil*, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed (Rosehip) Oil*, Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil*, Lecithin*, Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Oil*, Corthellus Shiitake (Mushroom) Extract*, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil*, Anthemis Nobilis (Roman Chamomile) Flower Oil* Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract*, Lycium Barbarium (Goji) Fruit Extract*</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">The main reason I decided to try this serum (aside from wanting to explore this brand after my positive experience with the </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.musely.com/tips/Yoga-For-Your-Scalp/30617767"><span style="color: black;">Scalp Therapy</span></a>) I've been pretty obsessed with facial oils. So, let's explore the oils in this formulation.</span></div>
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<u>Evening Primrose</u> - is a good source of linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid that helps nourish and keep skin healthy, hydrated and plump. <u>Linoleic acid</u> is vitamin F, an unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid(EFA). One critical role of linoleic acid is that studies have shown it to help strengthen and maintain a healthy <a href="http://www.doctoroz.com/blog/audrey-kunin-md/chemistry-lesson-healthy-skin"><span style="color: black;">acid mantle</span></a> of our skin or of referred to as our moisture barrier. Linoleic acid can do so much for the skin like moisturize and soften, heal and is an anti-inflammatory so it helps fight acne. One of my favorite functions of linoleic is that it has the ability to help other active ingredients t<span style="font-family: inherit;">o <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">permeate the skin barrier</span>. I call this process a carrier unit, helping others get to a final destination.</span></div>
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<u>Argan</u> - is another great oil high in linoleic acid and has hydrating and moisturizing properties. Argan oil can regulate sebum (oil) production and is a great oil for those with acne because it is healing. It is also great for soothing skin post shave! My son has oily and acneic skin and he warms 3 drops of argan oil into his hands and pats it on his face after shaving. This helps calms irritation, reduce inflammation and can prevent scarring. Argan oil is so versatile and can be used on the face & body, lips, cuticles and works well as an eyelash conditioner. <br />
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<u>Rosehip</u> - harvested from seeds, this oil also contains essential fatty acids plus vitamins C & E. What makes Rosehip oil stand out is that it contains a form of vitamin A called <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/252758.php">B-carotene</a>, which is said to have the ability to penetrate </span>deeper into the layers of the skin. More, it can stimulate collagen production due to the high content of vitamin C, making it a great anti-aging oil for its ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Also, because this is high in these vitamins, studies have shown it to help fade discoloration, combat free radical damage plus it can improve the texture and tone of the skin. Rosehip is also very hydrating and moisturizing, helps decrease redness and irritation so this is a great option for those with sensitive skin or rosacea.<br />
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<u>Jojoba</u> - the same can be said for jojoba oil because this is also very versatile and can be used in a multitude of ways. Jojoba is a liquid wax, yes wax, produced by the jojoba pl<span style="font-family: inherit;">an<span style="font-family: inherit;">t (</span><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=sich"><span style="color: black;">simmondsia chinensis</span></a>) </span>native to California, Arizona, and Mexico. People refer to jojoba as an oil because </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Aside from being hydrating and moisturizing, other benefits of jojoba is it contains vitamins E & B. Plus, it is high in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BYeyt7Ohofa/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful"><span style="color: black;">copper</span></a> and zinc which help protect and heal, making it another great option for acne. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is an oil serum that has a light golden color and has a herbal and nutty scent. This does contain lavender oil which I happen to love but the smell is not overwhelming. This does have a thicker feel due to the high content of argan oil. Personally, I find argan oil heavy. I also find that it takes awhile for argan oil to absorb. Although this serum does contain other oils, I still find this formula a bit heavy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;">My skin during this time of year (late summer) leans more combination, often sensitive, red and easily dehydrated and irritated. I have found that this serum is a bit heavy and takes so much time to absorb. Also, this does not seem to have a very elegant feel. If you are a person who loves facial oils and uses them often, you begin to gain an appreciation for oils and formulas that just feel really nice. You start to notice oils that are higher quality and feel more refined. Because of the heavy feel, this product has been difficult to use. By itself, it is just too heavy for my combination skin. However, I have found that mixing this serum oil with another serum, essence or </span>lightweight<span style="color: #333333;"> moisturizer seen </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BYdy5e0heJi/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful" style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BYQ_ev_hcEL/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful" style="color: black;">here</a><span style="color: #333333;"> work much better than using this alone. Mixing this with another product really helps cut that heavy feeling. Even better, my <u>favorite way</u> of incorporating this serum is by adding it into my powdered clay masks. I have been slightly obsessed with clay mask powders over the summer because, with the heat, my skin has been more oily and acne prone. While I love clay masks, they can be drying. Adding a few drops of this serum oil, clay masks are no longer drying yet are still very effective at drawing out toxins. This serum not only adds hydrating and moisturizing properties, it adds nourishing ingredients, potent antioxidants and helps decrease redness. I also find that this calms and soothes my skin, especially during a recent negative skin reaction. This really helped balance and heal my compromised moisture barrier. </span></span><br />
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Although too heavy on its own, adding a few drops into a clay mask, essence, or serum, I have become quite fond of this product. I do feel that while the formulation isn't as elegant as other oils I have in my skin care stash, this works very well as adding extra hydration. I have found that while on the heavy side, this has not caused any breakouts or clogged pores. I think that while this product claims to be for all skin types, I feel that those with dry or dehydrated skin would appreciate this serum more so than those with oilier skin types. If you do have oilier skin, less is best and try mixing this into another skin care product. </div>
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PDXBEAUTIFULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11857460072837746483noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028722263525243783.post-29524549191638972562017-07-24T09:00:00.000-07:002017-08-16T10:41:16.896-07:00The Journey to Clear Skin: My Acne Story<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can't believe it's almost been two years since first writing about my struggle with acne. Back in October of 2015, I began to openly write about my experience with hormonal breakouts, painful cysts and red, irritated skin. You can read my first blog post <a href="http://www.pdxbeautiful.com/2015/10/acne-and-curology.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>here</b></span></a>. Although posting such candid pictures of my skin was extremely difficult, I thought my story could help others struggling with the same issues. To be completely open and honest, I was mortified that I, a licensed medically trained Esthetician, was having such terrible trouble with my skin. It made me question my training, I began to question my efficacy at doing my job well...I pretty much had hit rock bottom. Although close, it was what I like to refer to as my mid-life skin care crisis.<br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">In my first </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.pdxbeautiful.com/2015/10/acne-and-curology.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>post</b></span></a><span style="color: #666666;">, </span></span><span style="color: #666666;">which was in October, I had been battling nasty breakouts for about eight months. Here is how my skin looked. This is a never seen before picture when my skin was literally at it's worse. This is still very painful to post so please be kind.</span><br />
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As you can see from the picture above, my face was not terrible because believe me, in my almost twenty years in esthetics I had seen much, much worse. However, this was bad skin for me since prior to this time period, I would only get a few blemishes during my menstrual cycle. My skin was always pretty damn clear even while going through puberty and well into my teen's. After doing what I could to tackle the breakouts on my own, I finally went to see my primary care physician because nothing I was trying was working. I want to stress that acne is a medical condition and those suffering should always consult with a doctor. In esthetics, I, a medically trained Esthetician cannot legally (in the State of Oregon at least) treat acne.</div>
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<a name='more'></a>Although my doctor was helpful in some aspects, overall my experience was kind of a disaster. Some of the upset was not her fault, it was the horrible negative reactions I had to the antibiotics (both oral and topical) that had me doubting modern medicine. She did put me on birth control (which is very common) and prescribed topical treatments that were very strong, irritating and extremely drying. After no relief, my doctor prescribed <a href="http://dermatologytimes.modernmedicine.com/dermatology-times/news/use-spironolactone-hormonal-acne-women"><span style="color: black;"><b>Spironolactone</b></span></a>, an anti-androgen medication often used in the treatment of acne in post-teenaged women seen in a study <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3315877/"><span style="color: black;"><b>here</b></span></a>. After about six weeks into spironolactone, I had had enough. Nothing was changing. One night researching acne treatments, I came across a few people writing about their experience with <a href="https://goo.gl/dJYAZq"><span style="color: black;">Curology</span></a> (called Pocketderm at the time). After a few days of researching Curology, I decide to sign up for their service. Here is why:<br />
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<u><b>Reason #1</b></u>: Although my primary care doctor had been as helpful as she possibly could, what she had prescribed was not working.<br />
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<u><b>Reason #2</b></u>: Although I have health insurance (the mister works at a hospital), our coverage is pretty shitty. My insurance will not cover a "specialists" aka dermatologist until I have met my yearly deductible, which is about 3-4K. My doctor was more than happy to refer me to a dermatologist but I would of had to pay for the entire appointment. In some cases, there is a great need to consult with a dermatologists! However, after working in a medical spa/dermatology clinic, what my primary doctor had tried was the same thing a dermatologist would have told me to do, so why spend $500 for an appointment.<br />
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I thought long and hard and finally decided to try <a href="https://goo.gl/dJYAZq"><span style="color: black;">Curology</span></a>. I used a referral link to get my first month for free. Even better, they offer a 90 day month back guarantee so I had nothing to loose. </div>
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Once I signed up, I completed a very detailed survey and sent many pictures of my skin. I was assigned a practitioner who responded within 24 hours. She was so sweet and comforting. We had a long chat back and forth about my allergic reactions, about all the stuff (foods and meds) that I am allergic too...it was refreshing to have a in depth conversation. We finally decided on a treatment plan that included the following medication:<br />
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I was notified within 24 hours that my prescription was ready and was shipping. It took a few days to arrive and I began slowly incorporating the prescription into my skin care routine.<br />
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When taking pictures, I tried my best to get the same light and angle so that I could show my progress with using <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/dJYAZq"><b><span style="color: black;">Curology</span></b></a>.</span> The above photo was how my texture looked in August of <a href="http://www.pdxbeautiful.com/2015/12/skincare-update.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>2015</b></span></a> and the amazing improvement in January of <a href="http://www.pdxbeautiful.com/2016/01/update-skincare-and-instablog.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>2016</b></span></a>. During this time, my skin care routines varied a little but mostly involved using soothing, calming and hydrating products. I also incorporated spearmint tea into my diet.<br />
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Here is my skin in February 2016 and as you can see, there was a huge improvement! My skin was not breakout out with painful cysts, my texture was smoother and my pores were clear. Within 6 months, my acne had finally subsided with incorporating <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/dJYAZq"><span style="color: black;"><b>Curology</b></span></a> into my skin care routine. </span>After chatting with my practitioner, my skin care concerns went from controlling painful hormonal breakouts to wanting to fade post acne scars. We decided to change my prescription to the follow:<br />
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Let's <u>fast forward</u> to today! I was using the prescription above for several months but after discontinuing the use of the birth control prescription, I noticed I was having more breakouts so my practitioner and I decided to go back to the older prescription because it contain more acne fighting ingredients.<br />
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<u>About Curology</u>:<br />
<a href="https://goo.gl/dJYAZq"><span style="color: black;"><b>Curology</b></span></a> is a monthly subscription plan that includes a customized prescription of 3 different ingredients to tackle your particular skin care concerns. Once you sign up, you are paired with a medical practitioner who will evaluate your skin care concerns and come up with a customized treatment plan tailored to you. You have the ability to chat with your practitioner at any time to ask questions etc. With my practitioner, we developed a personal relationship and honestly, this was has been my favorite part of using <a href="https://goo.gl/dJYAZq"><span style="color: black;"><b>Curology</b></span></a>! I could leave her a message and within 24 hours she would reply. She also checks in to see how my prescription is working and if I have any questions or concerns. This level of personalized service is unique and something you simply cannot get elsewhere.<br />
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<u>Subscription Plan Details</u>:<br />
The service recently made some changes and now offer two subscription plans.<br />
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Small bottle - Monthly Shipment is $19.95 + $4.95 S&H<br />
Larger bottle - Shipment Every 60 Days is $39.90 with free S&H<br />
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<u>Overall Experience</u>:<br />
It is now July of 2017 and I can honestly say that <a href="https://goo.gl/dJYAZq"><span style="color: black;"><b>Curology </b></span></a>saved my skin. I consider my customized prescription to be my secret weapon! I do want to stress that I do use well formulated skin care products (seen in the picture below from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BWA4f4hh_iK/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful"><span style="color: black;"><b>Instagram</b></span></a>) and take extremely good care of my skin. I also eat well and incorporate supplements seen <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BP8rX8_DLl7/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a> as part of a healthy lifestyle. I wholeheartedly believe that a healthy lifestyle is vital if you want to achieve beautiful looking skin.<br />
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<u>What I have learned</u>:<br />
Here is a recent photo my skin and as you can see, it is far from perfect! I have scars, spots of hyper-pigmentation and I still breakout during my menstrual cycle. My skin is prone to redness and my pores are easily clogged. Although my skin is still a work in progress, I am happy with how I look and feel. What I have learned throughout this entire process is that acne happens, we are all human and we all get blemishes. Shit happens but it is how we deal with the situation that counts. I felt ashamed of how bad my skin got but there was no reason to hide. After sharing my story and struggle with acne, I have received so many messages of encouragement! People have taken the time to message me thanking me for being brave enough to share my story. I have been truly blessed and so very thankful by this outreach of kindness and support. I have also received messages from people who after reading my story, decided to begin their own <a href="https://goo.gl/dJYAZq"><span style="color: black;"><b>Curology</b></span></a> journey to better skin. To all of you out there, you are the reason I blog, the reason I post on <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pdxbeautiful/"><span style="color: black;">Instagram</span></a> </b>and buy way too many skin care products and have turned into a human guinea pig. Your support inspires me every single day to continue to document my skin care journey with you all. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!<br />
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Hey everyone! I wanted to quickly share my first impression on the <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/vGFHa1">Natural Pacific Fresh Herb Calendula Tincture Toner</a>. I did post a review seen <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BWv3932B8nk/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a> on my Instagram but for some, I wanted to make a post for those of you who aren't on Insta. </span><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Here is my first impression review of the Fresh Herb Calendula Tincture Toner from the brand <a href="https://goo.gl/vGFHa1"><span style="color: black;">Natural Pacific</span></a>. </span><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I have recently incorporated this into my </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/skincareroutine/" style="border: 0px; color: #003569; font-family: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">skincare routine</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">using a new skin care method called a "Toner Wash"</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">. If you would like more information on what the heck a toner wash is, just keep reading. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This product is a concentrated tincture and claims to calm, soothe and moisturize the skin while improving texture and increasing elasticity. This is also supposed to balance the skin and give the skin a radiant glow.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Notable ingredients include 90% calendula water & extract. Ivy, centella asiatica extracts and allantoin (anti-inflammatory), lactococcus ferment, Vitamin e (antioxidant), hydrolyzed collagen, (moisture/plumping), arginine and other skin conditioning plant and herb extracts. This also contains papaya enzyme and malt extract to help remove dead skin. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The toner wash is very similar to the popular Blithe splash mask in that it does help exfoliate the skin but this product is definitely more medicinal. I would also like to mention that this has c</span>entella asiatica, one of my favorite ingredients because it is an anti-inflammatory but it also reduces redness, kills bacteria, heals and repairs the skin.<br />
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<span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">So you might be wondering what is a tincture! A </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tincture/" style="border: 0px; color: #003569; font-family: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">tincture</a><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> is a combination of herbs and extracts that have been steeped for 4-6 weeks. Another way of looking at it is to think of a tincture like a tea on steroids. Tinctures are very concentrated so you usually want to dilute them in water as often directed by a Naturopath. This toner can be used as a toner which I did to patch test or it can be used as a toner wash. A toner wash is simply diluting the tincture in water and splashing your face. This method is suppose to help flush out toxins on the skin's surface &in the pores with medicinal ingredients. Think of it like cleaning out a wound. As far as how much splashing you should do, I splashed for about 1-2 minutes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have used this method both in the morning and in the evening with the same results. In the morning, I would cleanse, toner wash and then proceed with my FTE, toner etc. In the evening I would double cleanse, toner wash and then use my FTE or toner, essence etc. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I have been incorporating the toner wash method and I can say that although messy, this has made a huge impact in how my skin looks and feels. I was pretty skeptical but this has made my skin incredible soft and smooth and has decreased redness. The biggest result that I have seen so far is that it has helped a few stubborn breakouts to heal. One blemish in particular has been hanging on for dear life and poof, it is almost gone. I have also noticed that while I normally get a red scar after a blemish as come and gone, something I like to refer to as a partying gift! Since using this tincture in my daily routine, those red PIE (</span></span><a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=post+inflammatory+erythema&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8">post inflammatory erythema</a>) spots have decreased. I am very fair and will always be very prone to this type of post acne scarring, however I have noticed that the pimple area is far less red.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am very excited to review Juara's Clove Flower & Turmeric Anti-Aging Serum today. I have been testing this serum for about five, almost six weeks and I must say, I am impressed. While I mostly blog about Korean (or Asian) skincare, I have a soft spot for natural and/or organic skincare. Regardless, I choose skincare products based on ingredients, formulation and whether a particular product will be effective in treating my specific skin care concerns. As with Juara, this serum collected a panel research study regarding the efficacy of this particular product. When I read that after a 4 week period, 87% of women saw an improvement in their skin tone. If you have been following my blog or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pdxbeautiful/"><span style="color: black;">Instagram</span></a>, improving skin tone, fading post acne scars and hyper-pigmentation is my biggest concern.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Juara is a skin care based on centuries' old, Indonesian botanical tradition called <a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210803314000049"><span style="color: black;">Jamu</span></a>. Juara uses secret receipts blending natural ingredients for healthy skin. All products are free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates or artificial colors or fragrances. They are also 100% vegetarian, cruelty free and do not test on animals. "</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0.901961); color: #303030;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">JUARA combines ancient beauty rituals and herbal medicinal practices with the best of modern science to create a luxurious and indulgent problem-solution range of skincare and body care products" from website!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This serum promises to help brighten and even out skin tone, giving you a brighter, healthy glow. This highly concentred serum combines clove and turmeric to provide powerful anti-imflammatory properties plus helps protect the skin from free radicals damage. This serum also claims reduce redness, smooth, firm lift and tighten.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="background-color: white;">To start, I like to begin all reviews with stating my skin type and concerns. I also like to mention YRMV, a basic disclaimer. My skin type during this time of the year (spring) is </span><span style="background-color: white;">combination</span><span style="background-color: white;">. My skin can be quite sensitive, temperamental and acne prone. However, with the incorporation of </span><a href="http://www.pdxbeautiful.com/2016/06/june-skin-care-update.html" style="text-decoration: none;">Curology</a><span style="background-color: white;"> treatment and more recently, Differin seen </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BT9cKCEBIVS/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful" style="background-color: white; text-decoration: none;">here</a><span style="background-color: white;">, my skin seems to be less prone to breakouts but more prone to dehydration and flakey skin. My review will reflect how </span><span style="background-color: white;">this product</span><span style="background-color: white;"> works for my personal skin type and condition but as always, your results may vary (YRMV).</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Every product I use goes through a very detailed patch testing period. I always patch test and I recommend patch testing to everyone. Although there is an argument out there that patch testing doesn't actually work seen <a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/2016/10/how-can-i-tell-if-a-product-will-cause-acne-episode-155/" style="text-decoration: none;">here</a> on The Beauty Brains, patch testing has saved my skin from some pretty seriously negative reactions. Although I do agree with TBB (and love this pod cast btw) that patch testing does not work against evaluating whether a certain product will cause breakouts, patch testing will help determine if your skin is allergic to the ingredients. This type of negative reaction is seen in the form of itching/stinging, intense flushing, burning, rash or hives.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I introduce new skin care products to my easily irritated skin by patching testing. Patch testing can look different for everyone but for me, I test products in stages. For this, I applied it to my more sensitive areas which happens to be my neck, chest and behind my ears for a few days. If all goes well, I begin to use the product all over. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This serum comes in a 28 ml / 1.0 fl oz study plastic container with a pump. I </span></span>absolutely love the dark amber bottle and the beautifully designed graphics. The gold detail is so pretty! The size of the serum could be a concern to some because this is on the expensive side however, the formula is very concentrated so a little goes a long way. I only use 1 pump, maybe 1 1/2 pumps per application.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #513629;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Water, Chondrus crispus (Red Algae) Extract, Hydrolyzed Chondrus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Glycerin, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14, Lycium barbarum (Goji Berry) Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Eugenia carophyllus (Clove Flower) Extract, Citrullus lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Lens esulenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract, Bambusa vulgaris (Gold Bamboo) Leaf/Steam Extract, Pisum sativum (Pea) Extract, Glucosamine HCl, Plankton Extract, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Phyllanthus emblica (Aamla) Fruit Extract, Tetrahydrocurcuminoids, Ferulic acid, Di-Potassium Glycyrrhizinate, Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><u>Turmeric</u> is traditionally used for its' </span><span style="background-color: white;">health benefits primarily because of curcumin, a bioactive component. Curcumin has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and has been shown to heal, decrease inflammation and oxidation. </span><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0024320514007036"><span style="color: black;">Studies</span></a><span style="color: #231f20;"> have found that turmeric can positively affect tissue and collagen, speeding up </span><span style="color: #231f20;">healing</span><span style="color: #231f20;"> in wounds. </span></span><span style="color: #231f20;">People who suffer from eczema also rave about turmeric along with t</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #231f20;">he </span><a href="https://www.psoriasis.org/treating-psoriasis/complementary-and-alternative/herbal-remedies"><span style="color: black;">National Psoriasis </span></a><a href="https://www.psoriasis.org/treating-psoriasis/complementary-and-alternative/herbal-remedies"><span style="color: black;">Foundation</span></a><span style="color: #231f20;"> as well as the many credible </span></span><span style="color: #231f20;">fibromyalgia associations all recommending turmeric to help control inflammation, flare ups and decrease pain. I have personally started taking a turmeric supplement to help relieve my fibromyalgia symptoms. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Clove</u> helps to brighten and even out skin tone by <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20858534"><span style="color: black;">inhibiting melanin production</span></a>. It has also been shown to reduce aging related to the breakdown of <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17078110"><span style="color: black;">collagen and elastin</span></a> as well as it is a potent antioxidant. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This also contains sea algae and hyaluronic acid (hydrating, protecting), goji fruit extract (antioxidant), pea extract (natural exfoliant) and palm peptide which helps promote healing and collagen/elastic production.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is a light weight gel serum that is oil free, absorbs quickly and leaves no residue behind. I really enjoy how light this serum is and that it has a nice slip to the formula, making it is easy to spread on the skin. Another great point is after application, this serum completely disappears into the skin. If you are someone like me who loves <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BUw7RNHhqAP/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful">layering</a></span> your skin care products, having something that is super lightweight is ideal. As you can see from the picture above, this transparent serum has a </span>light brown or amber color. It also has natural fragrance that reminds me of a clove but more herbal although the scent is very subtle and dissipates very quickly. I have read that some people find that the formula has an instant tightening or firming effect but I did notice but was not uncomfortable, especially since I apply other skin care products over this serum. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I think this is a great serum that is perfect for all skin types. I was actually very surprised how greatly this serum reduced my redness! I am not red all the time but the middle of my cheek always seems to have a hue of pink. Using this serum at least once per day almost eliminated those pink cheeks. Further, I found that the redness associated around blemishes was greatly reduced. I found that those hormonal breakouts during TTOTM healed much quicker with incorporating this serum daily.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Another big difference I saw in my skin was that my complexion was brighter and more even toned. I </span>definitely<span style="font-family: inherit;"> noticed when I did use this serum </span>because<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>my skin didn't seem to have that glow to it. Another positive is that this serum improved my texture. <span style="font-family: inherit;">My skin became super soft and my other </span>products<span style="font-family: inherit;"> seems to work better and </span>absorb<span style="font-family: inherit;"> more thoroughly with continual use. Since incorporating this serum into my skincare routine, I have had a ton of people comment on how good my skin looks...who doesn't love that! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "pt sans" , serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;">$65 at <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/jJPGMZ"><span style="color: black;">Juara</span></a> </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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I am very excited to be reviewing the ONEOSEVEN Core Flex Cream Essence for you all. The brand had reached out awhile back and asked if I wanted to test out a few of their products. After researching the brand, I gladly excepted. I tested the Cream Essence not only in the colder, winter months, but in the warmer late spring and early summer. I wanted to offer you all a very detailed post on how this essence worked when my skin was more dry and when it tends to be a bit oily. If you want to hear about my experience just keep reading.<br />
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<u>About the Brand</u>:<br />
Before accepting any type of pr or gifted products, I am very thorough and take time to research the brand and products. As you know, ingredients are extremely important but so is the company, how they produce their products and how they give back to the community. The main reasons I wanted to test out this brand is because of their philosophy not only on their products but with outreach and helping to change the world. "Combining the wisdom of our ancestors and modern technology to produce products that can make this world more healthy and beautiful." I also love that the ONEOSEVEN believes in <a href="https://www.107oneoseven.com/brand-2?lightbox=dataItem-ixco4ivn2"><span style="color: black;">philanthropy</span></a> and gracious devotes revenue and resources in partnership with UHIC to help make the world a better place for all.<br />
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One hundred seven secret formulas began many centuries ago at a vinegar brewery. The company's name is derived from one hundred and seven secret formulas that have been kept for 35 generations to help improve health. Today, 107 combines these traditional secret formulas with modern science to help the skin stay youthful.<br />
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<u>The Claim:</u><br />
This essence claims to provide tightening and brightening effects while deeply moisturizing the skin.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>To start, I like to begin all reviews with stating my skin types and concerns at the time of testing the product. I would also like to mention YRMV (your results my vary) as a disclaimer. My skin during this time of the year is normal to combination. However, my skin can be sensitive, temperamental and acne prone. I have found that with the incorporation of a retinoid such as my<a href="http://www.pdxbeautiful.com/2015/10/acne-and-curology.html"> <span style="color: black;">Curology</span> </a>treatment or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BT9cKCEBIVS/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful"><span style="color: black;">Differin</span></a>, my skin is less likely to breakout but is more prone to dehydration and flakey skin. My review will reflect how this product works for my personal skin types and condition.<br />
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Every product I use goes through a very detailed patch testing period. I always patch test and I recommend patch testing to everyone. Although there is an argument out there patch testing doesn't actually work on <a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/2016/10/how-can-i-tell-if-a-product-will-cause-acne-episode-155/"><span style="color: black;">The Beauty Brains</span></a>, patch testing has saved my sin from some pretty serious negative reactions. Although I do agree with TBB (and love their this pod cast) that patch testing does not work against evaluating whether a certain product will cause breakouts. I do believe patch testing will help determine if your skin is allergic to the ingredients. This type of reaction is seen in the form of itching/stinging, intense flushing, burning, rash or hives. </div>
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I introduce new skin care products to my easily irritated and often sensitive skin by patch testing. Patch testing can look different for everyone but for me, I test products in stages. For this cream, I applied it to my more sensitive areas which happen to be on my neck, chest and behind/in front of my ears. I applied this product twice within a 24 hour period. If all goes well, I begin to use the product on certain parts of my face, working up to using the product all over.<br />
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<u>Packaging</u>:<br />
I am a huge fan of the packaging. The essence is housed in a thin, double walled sturdy plastic tube with navy writing on the inner portion and white writing on the outside. I also love the navy box with the various fonts as it reminds me of an old school, turn-of-the-century apothecary type packaging. The airless pump container is 50ml / 1.7 fl. oz.<br />
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<u>Full Ingredients</u>:<br />
Please see cosDNA <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://cosdna.com/eng/cosmetic_39ad285200.html">here</a></span><br />
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This essence won the first grand prize award in the 11th World Anti-Aging cosmetic brand in 2016 and I can understand why. This cream essence is very firming and offers superior anti-aging benefits. All of products from ONEOSEVEN use 100% naturally fermented vinegar in their formulations. After research and development, creator Okran Chungfound discovered that using specially aged vinegar with twenty oriental herbs produced a high content of essential amino acids. These amino acids have the power to diminish skin aging.<br />
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Other notable ingredients include squalance (anti-inflammatory and moisturizing). Arbutin (brightening) and adenosine which is great for repairing. This also contains a few other moisturizing, anti-inflammatory botanicals plus retinyl palmitate which is a gentle form of vitamin A. Vitamin A can make your skin more sun sensitive so please use daily SPF.<br />
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<u>Formula, Texture & Scent</u>:<br />
As you can see in the above pictures, this essence is very creamy and has a slightly off white color. This has a very elegant, creamy liquid feel that although dense, it absorbs very nicely into the skin without leaving an oily or greasy residue. This does have a sweet, floral scent that I do wish was more faint however it does dissipate rather quickly.<br />
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<u>Results:</u><br />
For such a creamy product, this essence really absorbs fast and plumps my skin. This leaves no oily residue as it literally disappears into the skin. When I first felt this velvety creamy liquid, I immediately thought that this was going to be way too heavy for my combination skin but I was wrong. This does hydrate and moisturize but that is not it's main purpose. I have found this essence to be best used for brightening, evening out skin tone, strengthening and firming. My friend <span style="color: black;"><b><a href="https://fiftyshadesofsnail.com/2017/07/07/overnight-travel-special-event-skincare/"><span style="color: black;">Fiddy</span></a> </b></span>and I were chatting about how she actually felt this essence lift and firm here skin. I had never really felt the same sensation....probably because it soaks into the skin so quickly that I would just move onto my other skin care products. When I actually took the time to let the product sit without adding additional products on top, I did notice that my skin would get a tightening feel. Not a bad tight but more of a lifting sensation. <br />
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I have a small obsession with products that blend traditional, medicinal ingredients and modern day technology. Using both, I feel like you are getting the best of both worlds...proven naturally derived ingredients with science and technology to keep the skin healthy and youthful. Overall, I found this essence to brighten and offer that lifting effect however, this did not offer enough hydration for my drier areas. I held onto this product until the warmer months and this works much better for my skin now that I am more combination. Drier skin types will most likely want to layer this essence with other hydrating and moisturizing skin care products. For those with oily skin, this might give you just the right amount of hydration and moisture. At around 70 dollars, this is a pricey essence however, I have found that this is very anti-aging and brightening. I also love that this is rich yet not at all heavy and literally disappears into the skin.<br />
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$69 at <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.beautibi.com/products/107-core-flex-cream-essence">Beautibi</a> </span>- Save $5 off with my referral link <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/PsR9Xg">here</a></span><br />
$73 at <a href="https://goo.gl/8UfFdo"><span style="color: black;">Nordstrom</span></a> -> free shipping<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am so excited to be reviewing the Atopalm Real Barrier Extreme Cream for you guys. The brand Atopalm has been on my radar for almost a year so I was thrilled when I won this cream! I have read numerous reviews from others out there like me with sensitive skin that found the Atopalm product line to be very effective. <span style="font-size: 13px;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <u><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Claim:</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">This claims to be a rich, long-lasting, highly moisturizing cream that helps repair a damaged or compromised skin barrier. The skin will be calm and moisturized immediately after application. The "Real Barrier" line is exclusive to the US only.</span><br />
<u><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></u> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><u><br /></u> <u>About the brand</u>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The brand began its journey nearly 20 years ago after research scientist, Dr. Park created a hypoallergenic formula safe enough to use on his newborn son. His son suffered from dry, cracked and painful dermatitis and after years of devoted research, Atopalm was born. Today, his vision is now available to us, a line of products that heal and protect even the most sensitive skin.</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a>To start, I like to begin all reviews with stating my skin types and concerns at the time of testing the product. I would also like to mention YRMV (your results may vary) as a disclaimer. My skin during this time of the year is normal to combination. However, my skin can be sensitive, temperamental and acne prone. I have found that with the incorporation of a retinoid such as my<a href="http://www.pdxbeautiful.com/2015/10/acne-and-curology.html"> <span style="color: black;">Curology</span> </a>treatment or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BT9cKCEBIVS/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful"><span style="color: black;">Differin</span></a>, my skin is less acne prone, however, using tretinoin makes my skin more prone to dehydration and flaky. My review will reflect how this product works for my personal skin types and condition.<br />
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<u>Patch Testing:</u></div>
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Every product I use goes through a very detailed patch testing period. I always patch test and I recommend patch testing to everyone. Although there is an argument out there that patch testing doesn't actually work according to <a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/2016/10/how-can-i-tell-if-a-product-will-cause-acne-episode-155/"><span style="color: black;"><b>The Beauty Brains</b></span></a>, but patch testing has saved my skin from some pretty serious negative reactions. I do agree with TBB (and love their podcast btw) that patch testing does not work in effectively evaluating whether a certain product will cause breakouts. However, I do believe patch testing will help determine if your skin is allergic to the ingredients in a product. This type of reaction is seen in the form of itching, stinging, intense flushing, burning, rash or hives. </div>
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I introduce new skin care products to my easily irritated and sensitive skin by patch testing. Patch testing can look different for everyone but for me, I test products in stages. For this cream, I applied it to my more sensitive areas which happen to be on my neck, chest and behind/in front of my ears. I applied this product twice within a 24 hour period. If all goes well, I begin to use the product on certain parts of my face, working up to using the product all over.<br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><u><span style="font-family: "pt sans"; font-size: 11.5pt;">Packaging</span></u><span style="background-color: white;">:</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">This cream comes in a sturdy, white plastic jar that contains 1.7 fl.oz / 50 ml.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "pt sans" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;"><u>Full Ingredients</u>:</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "pt sans" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;">Please see cosDNA <a href="http://www.cosdna.com/eng/cosmetic_cf3e189394.html"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "pt sans" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: "pt sans" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;">Some stand out ingredients includes hyaluronic acid and a patented dual ceramide complex that helps to bind moisture to the skin. Squalane, mistletoe, and phytosterols are all anti-inflammatory and panthenol and allantoin help calm. The star ingredient in this formula is <u>madecassoside</u> which not only soothes and calms, madecassoside also helps protect the skin from <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21893113"><span style="color: black;">external environmental</span></a> irritants and helps stop the skin from becomes more sensitive to such factors. This amazing ingredient<span style="font-family: inherit;"> is o</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ne of four principal bioactive compounds in the plant extract centella asiatica, one of my favorite ingredients <span style="font-family: inherit;">for </span>my sensitive skin. And finally, at the core of the entire Real Barrier product line, this contains the </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">MLE complex that mimics this skin's natural lipid barrier seen <a href="http://www.atopalm.com/category_s/127.htm"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a>. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white;">A<span style="font-family: inherit;">lso, this formula does not contain any of the following:</span></span></span><br />
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Parabens </span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ethanol </span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Propylene Glycol </span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mineral Oil </span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Phenoxyethanol </span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">PEG </span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Artificial Fragrances </span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Benzophenone </span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Diathanolamine </span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Artificial Pigments</span></li>
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<u>Formula, Texture and Scent:</u><br />
First, the scent of this is dreamy! The formula contains a mixture of lavender, orange, and vetiver oils. The combination not only smells divine but lavender is antibacterial and vetiver is anti-inflammatory. The scent is very subtle, which is a good thing. Does it sound weird that I complain about highly scented skincare but I wish the scent of this product was stronger! Anywho, the cream has a thick texture that melts on contact and is very spreadable despite the density. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Advice moment: </span>This does contain natural fragrant extracts which I do believe are essential oils so if you have perioral dermatitis, I would hesitate to recommend. I also think that essential oils, in general, are not often helpful to those with sensitive skin. I will emphasize that I state "not often" helpful so each person's skin is different so patch test to check for adverse reactions.<br />
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<u>Results:</u><br />
Overall, my skin did feel calmer and more soothed after application. This did decrease redness and plump my skin but it does leave a thin residue. This is not a bad thing as this is supposed to help seal in moisture and shield the skin from further irritates. Those with an oilier skin type might find this too heavy but for my combination skin, my dry areas soaked it in while my oilier areas felt more balanced. I do feel after consist use, this did help repair and strengthen my moisture barrier. My skin just felt stronger, less irritated and sensitive. I also used this on spots of eczema and this cream did decrease the flaky, itchy feeling.<br />
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Although I do love the de-sensitizing factors of this cream and that it is extremely moisturizing, this was a bit too heavy for my combination skin for daytime use. I would be very comfortable using this as a night cream in the summer because I lived in a recirculated, air-conditioned environment and my skin is often dehydrated. This definitely increased my hydration and moisturizing levels by 30-40% so I think this would be a perfect final layer in the winter time when my skin can tend to be more dry and dehydrated thanks to running the heater. I would repurchase to test this product for use in the cooler months as I would not necessarily reach for this cream during summertime as I prefer layering lighter weight products. The only exception is when my skin is a bit flaky, one of the downsides to using a retinoid so this cream would definitely come in handy when I have "tret face".<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Where to Purchase</u><span style="background-color: white;">:</span></span><br />
$28 at <a href="http://fbuy.me/g7Ztx">Peach and Lily</a> -> Save 10$ on your first purchase of 50$ or more with link <-<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444;">$42 at </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.atopalm.com/product_p/70645.htm">Atopalm.com</a> -> ON SALE for $28.00 (first shipping with a $50 purchase)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #737373; font-family: "apple color emoji";"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><br /></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #737373; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #444444;">* This post may contain affiliate links that help support this blog</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #737373; font-family: "apple color emoji";"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span>PDXBEAUTIFULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11857460072837746483noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028722263525243783.post-53882732131938229362017-06-30T09:16:00.000-07:002017-07-07T11:38:48.642-07:00Review: Patchology Poshpeel Pedi Cure Foot Mask<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW-SYkd9uLdYi1nQA592ZKLoxmCN1tG15ODWOI9idH91ZpxPjcxy3skONKnqA86EuQfwidaVtfzRz7tDb36BeAohb_eN64cjCthaVW0VqiZvCSCvmMt0_Mul-RkMWDaBcUBp37xpbgyZc/s1600/IMG_7738.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW-SYkd9uLdYi1nQA592ZKLoxmCN1tG15ODWOI9idH91ZpxPjcxy3skONKnqA86EuQfwidaVtfzRz7tDb36BeAohb_eN64cjCthaVW0VqiZvCSCvmMt0_Mul-RkMWDaBcUBp37xpbgyZc/s400/IMG_7738.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I often find that I will review products on my </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pdxbeautiful/" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Instagram channel</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> or I will review products here on my blog. For whatever reason, I seem to forget to review </span>products<span style="font-family: inherit;"> on both platforms. I need to be </span>better and I will try very hard because I know there is a handful few of my readers who don't have an Instagram account. Last week, I had the privilege of testing the </span><span style="border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://goo.gl/RsR61G"><span style="color: black;">PoshPeel Pedi Cure</span></a> </span>Exfoliating<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Foot Mask from <a href="https://goo.gl/RsR61G"><span style="color: black;">Patchology</span></a><span id="goog_1429616848"></span><span id="goog_1429616849"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a> that was sent </span>complimentary<span style="font-family: inherit;"> for review purposes. So....one thing you might now know about me is that I have quirky </span></span>phobias! One of my biggest phobias is that I hate feet. Feet are nasty and disgusting and it takes a lot for me to review a product that has anything to do with feet. I went into testing out this product knowing, in the back of my head, that this was just another foot peeling masks that over promises but under delivers. In the end, I am still shocked as hell that I am posting a review about my experience and...wait for it....I am posting pictures of my feet! If you want to read more about my experience, just keep reading.<br />
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<span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><u>What is it?</u></span><br />
<span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This is an exfoliating treatment to dissolve dead skin, exfoliate rough patches and brighten feet. </span><br />
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<span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The <a href="https://goo.gl/RsR61G"><span style="color: black;">PoshPeel Pedi Cure</span></a> claims to polish to perfection with this treatment that gently exfoliates and resurfaces the skin. It promised to leave your feet feeling smooth and radiant. </span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Although I always suggest patch testing, I have been around the block as far as foot peels go so I jumped in head first. Often times the nature of a product does not allow for patch testing (think sheet masks) but if you have reactive and sensitive skin, please do yourself a favor and always patch test. I would like to point out that </span><span style="background-color: white;">there is an argument out there seen </span><a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/2016/10/how-can-i-tell-if-a-product-will-cause-acne-episode-155/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> on The Beauty Brains, that patch testing does not work. However, it has saved my skin from some pretty serious negative reactions. Although I do agree with TBB (and love this pod cast btw) that patch testing does not work against evaluating whether a certain product will cause acne breakouts, patch testing will help determine if your skin is allergic to the ingredients. This type of negative reaction is seen in the form of itching/stinging, intense flushing, burning, rash or hives.</span><br />
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Foot Socks<br />
Activating Essence Pouch<br />
1 Treatment retails for $20.<br />
2 Treatments retails for $35<br />
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This treatment has two buying options available. First, you can purchase a set that includes one pair of booties and essence pouch seen in the above picture. There is another option that comes with two pairs of bootie socks and two pouches of essence. My kit arrived with two essence pouches but only one pair of socks so I may have received a bum kit! Regardless, I made due with what I had and decided to put half of one pouch into each sock. The socks were your typical, durable plastic but these socks had a cotton liner inside. This liner helps to absorb the essence and much like a sheet mask, the liner clings to the skin. This helps the product keep in contact with the skin and allow for maximum absorption.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="border: 0px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">These types of masks can be quite </span>intimidating but they are really very easy to use. First, <span style="background-color: white;">I soaked my feet for about 15 minutes while replying to emails. Next, I put my feet into each bootie sock and securely closed the socks. I wore these for 90 minutes, 60 is recommended but 90 is for deeper exfoliation. I removed the socks, rinsed thoroughly, dried and then went to bed. </span></span><br />
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<span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;">Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat., Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Allantoin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance (Parfum)</span></span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Ingredients include a collection of glycolic acid (AHA), salicylic acid (BHA), lactic Acid (AHA) to penetrate deeply to soften dead skin and encourage the skin to slough off. This also contains licorice which helps to brighten. Other ingredients include </span>green<span style="font-family: inherit;"> tea, apple and grape fruit extracts which are both potent antioxidants that have moisturizing </span>effects,<span style="font-family: inherit;"> chamomile that helps soothe and calm, skullcap which is highly anti-inflammatory </span>as well as<span style="font-family: inherit;"> rosemary to purify and panthenol & allantoin to help condition the skin. This peel also includes <a href="http://www.pdxbeautiful.com/2016/03/wlab-centellace-ampoule-review.html"><span style="color: black;">centella asistica</span></a>, one of my favorite </span>ingredients because honestly it does so much good stuff for the skin.<br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px;">I began seeing the nasty, snake like peeling 3 days after using the treatment. Sorry for the <span style="color: red;">gross </span>pictures but I really wanted to show you the results. I consider myself a foot peel expert but I have never seen a treatment deliver this level of results. Yeah sure, some treatments gave me peeling but nothing like this. My feet are seriously shedding! I have so many problems with dry skin and thick callouses that build up on my feet. I often get corns that have to removed so I use these peeling treatments to help decrease the amount of build up. I am seriously still in shock that this peel works so incredibly well. It's been 5 days and my feet are still peeling off nasty dead skin. So gross yet so satisfying!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px;">Out of all the foot peeling masks I have used over the last few decades, this one is by far the best I have ever used. I know this treatment is expensive but I would highly recommend it. This foot peel won the <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.lneonline.com/">Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa Magazine Best of 2017 Award</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13px;">Since I received a miss-matched treatment kit, I decided to use only one of the treatment essences. I still have another essence pouch leftover which I plan to use in another 8 weeks. I did not save the bootie socks but I will recreate the socks using gauze and heavy duty plastic bags. If you can utilize this tip, you can save yourself some money! If you can stretch one treatment into two, you are only paying ten dollars per peel. Ten bucks is a steal for these results. </span><br />
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It has taken what seems like forever but I have finally tested all the products in the Swanicoco Fermentation line. I am excited to share my thoughts on these products and how they worked on my skin type. On a side note, I do not feel I can write an honest and thorough review until I have tried a product for at least a few months, if not longer depending on the type of product. I just feel like I wouldn't be giving you, my readers a fair review if I only try a product a few times. I always want to remain completely genuine and because of that, my reviews may take longer to post then other bloggers. I would also like to mention that this line was so very graciously sent to me by Swanicoco.<br />
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<u>About the brand</u>:<br />
Swanicoco is a Korean beauty brand that began in the early 2000's by making naturally fermented soaps. The company has since evolved, transitioning into a brand that offers skin care and makeup products. Their philosophy is to create eco-friendly and skin improving, effective products that contain no harmful ingredients. The focus is on integrating natural, fermented ingredients coupled with biotechnology research to develop their formulations. Swanicoco is a company that works to create natural cosmetics, both skincare and makeup for women and men using only the highest quality ingredients, utilizing the most cutting edge technology. All products contain no artificial dyes, fragrances or chemical preservatives. Further, the products are alcohol, mineral oil and paraben free that are safe, hypoallergenic and ideal for all skin types, even those most sensitive of skin's.<br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #737373; font-family: serif , serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white;">To start, I like to begin my reviews with stating my skin type and concerns. My skin
type during this time of the year is </span><span style="background-color: white;">normal to combination</span><span style="background-color: white;">. My skin can be quite sensitive,
temperamental and acne prone. However, with the incorporation of my </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "-webkit-standard" , "serif";"><a href="http://www.pdxbeautiful.com/2016/06/june-skin-care-update.html"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Curology</span></a></span><span style="font-family: serif , serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white;"> treatment and more
recently, Differin seen </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BT9cKCEBIVS/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful" style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a><span style="background-color: white;">,
my skin seems to be less prone to breakouts but more easily dehydrated and flaky. My review will reflect how </span><span style="background-color: white;">these products</span><span style="background-color: white;"> works for
my personal skin type and condition and as a disclaimer, your results may vary.</span></span></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Claims:</span></u></span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Fermentation Care line claims to offer dual function for both brightening and anti-wrinkle care. These products are for all skin types to help improve elasticity, skin regeneration and keep the skin moisturized, hydrated and healthy. This luxury line is geared toward those 25-30 years young :) with dry, aged and sensitive skin.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 11.5pt;">Every product I use goes through a very detailed patch testing period. I always patch test and I recommend patch testing to everyone. Although there is an argument out there that patch testing doesn't actually work seen </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/2016/10/how-can-i-tell-if-a-product-will-cause-acne-episode-155/" style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> on The </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">Beauty</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> Brains, </span></span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">patch testing has saved my skin from some pretty </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">seriously</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> negative reactions. Although I do agree with TBB (and love this pod cast btw) that patch testing does not work </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">against</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">evaluating</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">whether</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> a certain </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">product</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> will cause breakouts, patch testing will help determine if your skin is allergic to the ingredients and/or formulation. This type of negative reaction is seen in the form of itching, stinging, intense flushing, burning, rash or hives.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">I introduce new skin care products to my easily irritated skin by patching testing. Patch testing can look different for everyone but for me, I test products in stages. For these products, I applied them to my more sensitive areas which happens to be my neck, chest and behind/in front of my ears. </span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">I would apply a </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">product</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> twice within a 24 hour period. If all goes well, I begin to use on half of my face and then work up to applying the product all over. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u><span style="color: #737373; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11.5pt;">Packaging</span></u><span style="background-color: white;">:</span></span><span style="font-family: , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">All of the products in the Fermentation line come in sturdy plastic containers that have a shiny chrome finish and white lettering. This packaging really pops and looks fancy! All containers except for the cream and eye cream have a pump. Although beautiful for displaying, these containers were so damn difficult to photograph...it was so frustrating!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Each of the products contain the following weight/amount:</span><br />
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Formulated with Aspergillus/Rice and Wild Ginseng Fermented Filtrate plus niacinamide and peptides. This toner is a slightly milky toner that feels a little more dense than a regular watery toner but still absorbs quickly and leaves a semi-matte finish. </div>
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<u>Full Ingredients</u>: <b>SkinToner</b> - CosDNA <a href="http://www.cosdna.com/eng/cosmetic_730a267374.html"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a></div>
So let's talk ingredients because the toner, and all the other products in the line have some pretty spectacular ingredients. The first ingredient is aspergillus/rice ferment aka sake...a type of yeast that offers outstanding results for brightening and evening out skin tone, lightens/fades hyper pigmentation and strengthening skins' elasticity. Wild ginseng, a common ingredient in Hanbang, traditional Korean medicine has been shown to also strengthens elasticity plus helps prevent wrinkles. Peptides not only stimulate collagen production in the skin which in turn helps promotes firmer skin, peptides are great for inflammation making peptides a great amino acid for repairing and healing skin<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.5400000214576721px; background-color: white; white-space: pre;">. </span>Niacinamide, like sodium hyaluronate, help</span>s to strengthen the moisture barrier and prevent moisture loss. There is also hydrolyzed collagen to help plump skin and support the skin's structure. This also contains <u>ferment filtrate extracts</u> such as bacillus, lactobacillus and saccharomyces that all help to brighten, support the skin's structure and help increase skin hydration. A few other important ingredients include mushroom, centella asiatica and green tea extracts which are all potent antioxidant that help repair, soothe, calm and provide nutrients to the skin.<br />
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<u>SkinToner Results</u>:<br />
I really enjoy this toner because I found that when I use it, my skin just seems more even toned, bright, supple and hydrated. I also found that this helped draw other products I use after deeper into the skin. The consistency is very nice because although it is super hydrating, it did not feel heavy on my skin. One negative is the scent which is quiet strong but it does dissipate fairly quickly. It's not a bad scent, reminds me of a fresh floral but at first it is bit strong.<br />
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SIDE NOTE! The only other complaint is the packaging (the pump cap thingy) as it falls right off the container! The containers with pumps did come with these clear plastic stoppers.<br />
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<u>Where to Purchase</u>: SkinToner 120ml airless pump container<br />
$29.90 at <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/1fuEtj">YesStyle</a> </span><br />
$38.00 at <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://en.koreadepart.com/item/1453444838/">Korea Depart</a> </span><br />
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<b><u>Fermentation Care Serum</u>:</b><br />
Not only is the serum formulated with the same ingredients as the toner, this also contains <a href="http://www.dermascope.com/ingredients/a-red-miracle-for-skin-health#.WURprsbMzEY"><span style="color: black;"><b>astaxanthin</b></span></a>, ceramide, aloe and licorice.<br />
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<u>Full Ingredients</u>: <b>Serum</b> - CosDNA <a href="http://www.cosdna.com/eng/cosmetic_8cac267601.html"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a><br />
Those ingredients that different from the toner above is astaxanthin, a potent antioxidant that stimulates collagen production, reduces melanin production by 40% which diminishes dark spots, freckles etc. One study has shown (Yamashita, 2002) that it's whitening/brightening effect on the skin is far superior than topical vitamin C. Aloe and licorice provide additional soothing benefits.<br />
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<u>Serum Results</u>:<br />
This is by far my favorite product out of the line! As you can see in the above pictures, this serum has a very thin, milky consistency that soaks in quickly and leaves no residue behind. I love how this absorbs fast, layers well under or over any other products plus I love how bright it makes my skin. Since having IPL and mircoblading down on my eyebrows, I have not been using most of my actives (retinoids, vitamin c, BHA, AHA) but this product has been working hard at correcting my post acne scars. Since I have not been using actives, I have still found that my <a href="http://www.pdxbeautiful.com/2017/04/timeless-20-vitamin-c-serum-review.html"><span style="color: black;">acne scars and hyper-pigmentation</span></a> have significantly decreased with using this product consistently. I believe it is this serum that has continue to work at brightening and fading stubborn spots. Overall, I would repurchase in a heart beat! I have actually purchased a backup because it is one product that I don't want to be without. I love this serum and although the scent is rather strong, the fragrance did dissipate, especially when layered with other skin care products.<br />
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<u>Where to Purchase</u>: Serum 30ml airless pump container<br />
$62.00 at <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://en.koreadepart.com/item/1453960039/">Korea Depart</a> plus </span>shipping<br />
$62.10 at <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/eBAK58">YesStyle</a> </span>- free shipping<br />
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<b><u>Fermentation Care Emulsion</u>:</b><br />
The emulsion is extremely similar to the rest of the products I have already reviews above as far as ingredients. This product offers the same well formulated, ferment and EGF complex to help brighten and moisturize the skin.<br />
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<u>Full Ingredient</u>: <b>Emulsion</b> - CosDNA here<br />
This emulsion has a higher concentration of hyaluronate and collagen but includes the same, potent ingredients as all products in the Fermentation Line.<br />
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<u>Emulsion Results</u>:<br />
The ingredients of the emulsion are almost identical to the toner above. The emulsion is just that, a light weight lotion style moisturizer that is not heavy or oily feeling plus it absorbs quickly. This has that same fresh floral scent as the toner but the scent of the emulsion does not seem to dissipate as quickly. This drys down semi-matte so it would be an option for someone with normal to oily skin. After application, my skin feels spongy and moisturized, if that makes sense. Basically this isn't very heavy nor is it too light, your skin just feels hydrated. For those that do not need a light weight moisturizing lotion style, this may be something you might enjoy, especially with the stellar ingredients that offer visible brightening. Overall, I found this very hydrating and perfect for layering. I think those with super oily skin might find this too moisturizing. Between this and the cream (reviewed below) this was the clear winner for me. Even during the colder months, I found this gave me enough moisture especially when layered with hydrating essences, serums etc. Overall, a solid emulsion but if you are sensitive to scents, I would not recommend this to you. The fragrance did dissipate but not as much as the serum or toner. I would still repurchase because you are getting a fantastic formula for under 40 bucks!<br />
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<u>Where to Purchase</u>: Emulsion 120ml airless pump container<br />
$36.90 at <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/ZoEt2J"><span style="color: black;">YesStyle</span></a> - free shipping</span><br />
$38.00 at <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://en.koreadepart.com/item/1453445826/">Korea Depart</a> plus shipping</span><br />
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<u>Fermentation Care Cream</u>:<br />
This is a moisturizing and wrinkle improving cream that also helps to improve skin tone, elasticity and helps control the oil/water balance of the skin.<br />
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<u>Full Ingredients</u>: <b>Cream</b> - CosDNA here<br />
This cream is almost identical to the other products reviewed above however, this cream also contain aloe vera extract, as well as additional plant/root extracts plus an added peptide.<br />
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<u>Cream Results</u>:<br />
This is more of a gel cream texture yet it is quite dense. I found this to be extremely moisturizing and often too heavy for my skin. For the super cold, winter nights, this kept my skin very plump and hydrated. My skin can often get dehydrated, especially in the winter months. This helped bind moisture to my skin, keeping my skin very moist. Don't let this cream fool you, it might look like a gel but it packs a punch and often takes awhile to stink in. I also found that this cream didn't layer well with other products. If I didn't wait at least 30-40 minutes between my last layer and the cream, it would ball up like a peeling gel. Although I love my long routines, I did not like that I had to wait almost an hour to put on cream. I would definitely reserve this for nights that you do not plan to do a long skin care routine. Overall, while I love the moisturizing and hydrating power of this cream, I have found other creams that hydrate almost as good, are not as heavy and layered much better than this. The scent was another downside. This has the same, strong fresh floral but this cream has a slightly more "aloe" aroma.<br />
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<u>Where to Purchase</u>: Cream 50 ml sturdy, plastic jar<br />
$49.90 at <a href="https://goo.gl/BQMEVi"><span style="color: black;">YesStyle</span></a> - free shipping<br />
$51.00 at <a href="http://en.koreadepart.com/item/1454053106/"><span style="color: black;">Korea Depart</span></a> plus shipping<br />
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<u>Full Ingredients</u>: <b>Eye Cream</b> - CosDNA here</div>
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As you can see from the pictures above, this eye cream has more of a gel texture that is light but moisturizing. Again, this had the same strong floral fragrance that honestly I could tolerate around my eye area. However, this did a fine job at moisturizing my dry under eyes, soaked in fast and created a nice surface for applying concealer. I really enjoyed the texture of this product, just was not a huge fan of the scent, especially around my very sensitive eye area. I used this eye cream primarily in the morning and save my more dense eye products for night time. For those who are looking for their first eye cream, this would be a great option if you can handle the scent. This is a solid formula containing potent ingredients to help preserve the skin and prevent aging. Overall, I would not repurchase although I love the formula but that scent is just way too much. </div>
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<u>Where to Purchase</u>: Eye Cream 30 ml sturdy, plastic jar</div>
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$28.90 at <a href="https://goo.gl/CQyK9Z"><span style="color: black;">YesStyle</span></a></div>
$30.00 at <a href="http://en.koreadepart.com/item/1454301016/"><span style="color: black;">Korea Depart</span></a><br />
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<u><b>Final Thoughts:</b></u><br />
This entire line is formulated for those in the 25-30 age range to help repair skin damage but mainly targets age prevention. I find that this line would be perfect for those in their 20's that are seeing the first signs of aging. As a side note, it is much easier to prevent skin damage! It is very hard to correct and restore damage that has already been done to the skin. The formulation is definitely very age preventing and will help strengthen the skin's structure, keeping your skin moist, hydrated and nourished. I would also like to point out that sunscreen should always be worn to prevent the damaging and aging effects of unprotected UV exposure. Aside for the heavy floral scent, I found these products to be very brightening and hydrating. My favorites out of the bunch are the toner and serum because I found that these were the most brightening and left my skin looking luminous.<br />
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This line, as well as other product from Swanicoco can be purchased at various sites, but I have found that <a href="https://goo.gl/KEDcqV" style="font-weight: bold;">YesStyle.com</a> has some of the best prices.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since the departure of a very popular, online Korean beauty retailer, many people in the Asian Beauty Community have been exploring other options on where to purchase products. My goal for this post is to help people purchase Korean beauty products from relievable, and trustworthy sellers. Althea recently </span>expanded their shipping service and is now offering free international shipping on all orders above $50. <span style="font-family: inherit;"> When I was approached by <a href="https://goo.gl/XjjSOr"><span style="color: black;">Althea</span></a> to help spread this exciting expansion, I was thrilled to not only discover that they offered free international shipping, they also guarantee their </span>products authenticity plus a 30 day unconditional return policy. I was thrilled when <a href="https://goo.gl/XjjSOr"><span style="color: black;">Althea</span></a> offered me free points to use toward a purchase to test out the shop. I couldn't order fast enough! Below is my review on my experience with <a href="https://goo.gl/XjjSOr"><span style="color: black;">Althea</span></a>.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/XjjSOr"><span style="color: black;">Althea</span></a> </span>is where "beauty meets Korea". Althea strives to bring authentic k-beauty to the world. A one stop shopping destination.</span><span style="font-family: "roboto" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></div>
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<li>Free International Shipping on ordered over $50</li>
<li>100% Authenticity Guarantee. Althea will honor returns and refund 200% of the purchase value. I love this point of difference because I keep seeing more and more counterfeit k-beauty products and it pisses me off (I'm looking at you Amazon!). They stand behind their products, period! They state that they hand pick and purchase products either directly for the brand, or through reliable suppliers. They inspect each item, bringing reassurance that the merchandise is authentic</li>
<li>No hassle, 30 day return policy</li>
<li>Although you are required to pay for the return shipping, once the return is processed you are giving a $10 reimburse to help cover the cost of retuning an item</li>
<li>Quality control! Basically each item's expiration date is double checked and then hand packed securely</li>
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<a href="https://goo.gl/XjjSOr"><span style="color: black;">Althea</span></a> claims to offer the best price but this is up for you to decide. While they claim to have the best price on k-beauty products, sales and special discounts offered by other online retailers can prove a better value.</div>
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<u>What I purchased</u>: </div>
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Make P:Rem Black Cleansing Water, Make P:REm Wonderful Me In-shower Face Pack, Klairs Rich Foam Cleanser, Innisfree Soybean Energy Essence (top row)</div>
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Apieu Gold Silk Blanket Mask - single and Missha Under Eye Brightener (bottom row)</div>
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If you follow me on <span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pdxbeautiful/">Instagram</a>,</span> I posted about my experience with <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/XjjSOr"><span style="color: black;">Althea</span></a> after receiving my package. I ordered on March 17, 2017 and I received my order on April 11th, taking the package 25 days (almost a month) to get to me. Honestly, I understand the package is coming from Korea and has to go </span></span>through customs however, the shipping was a little slow in my opinion. I have made a few purchase on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BGpQxyXqW-A/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful"><span style="color: black;">Vuty Design</span></a> and my package was delivered super quick. On the flip side, I have ordered from other retailers such as Korea Depart or Tester Korea and my p<span style="font-family: inherit;">ackage has taken over a month so while Althea wasn't the quickest delivery, it wasn't the slowest. Next, my package was very securely wrapped in bubble wrap. I was actually pretty impressed in how well everything was packed. My package included a three, not very exciting sample foils which I do appreciate (gotta love seobiseu 서비스 which means service in Korean). It is customary when shopping in Korea that they thank you for your patronage with seobiseu, and in cosmetic stores, this means samples! If you are looking for a </span>retailer<span style="font-family: inherit;"> who gives out tons of samples in your order then Althea isn't for you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The only negative with my order was there was a product that slightly leaked during shipment. The product, the Klairs foam cleanser </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">was completed sealed in its </span>original<span style="font-family: inherit;"> plastic packaging and wrapped separately in bubble wrap, which helped to contain the small leak. As you can see below, the cleanser is a bubble type cleanser that I find often leak during shipment due to the container type. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">I have been ordering skincare from Asia for over 10 years now so I am used to items leaking due to pressurization during shipment. It was </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">the tiniest of leaks so I did not want to make a huge deal out of nothing. However, when Althea heard of the issue, they swiftly sent out a replacement even though I had not asked for a replacement item to be sent. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">It is very sweet of Althea for offering to send me a replacement, however it was not at all necessary. Further, I received a email apologizing for the spillage incident and was assured that they take such matter very seriously. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">I completely understand that products may leak in travel but I am very impressed with </span><a href="https://goo.gl/XjjSOr" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Althea</span> </a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">and their business integrity for offering to send a replacement as not all </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">companies</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> would do that. I really appreciate this level of prompt customer service and because of this, I would </span>highly<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>recommend<span style="font-family: inherit;"> this online retailer. Althea might not offer the lowest prices and their shipping might not be the fastest, but their customer service is </span></span>impeccable and for that I give <a href="https://goo.gl/XjjSOr"><span style="color: black;">Althea</span></a> two thumbs up.<br />
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I do not often get excited over a sheet mask but after I tested the Swanicoco <a href="https://goo.gl/mUcBf0"><span style="color: black;">2GF Bio Mix Mask</span></a>, I knew I had to write a full review. Swanicoco has quickly become one of my favorite skin care brands because they make extremely effective and well formulated products that show visible results. This hydrogel sheet mask is no exception, hence the need for a full blog post review.<br />
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This is a naturally based, fermented centered brand that includes Korean traditional medicine in each of their products. The brand began creating fermented soaps and has grown into a full range brand including both skin care and makeup. They believe in naturally derived ingredients, excluding chemically or artificially based ingredients. Every product is free of artificial dyes and fragrances plus each product is paraben, mineral oil and alcohol free. They include organically based ingredients whenever possible and of course they never test on animals.</div>
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To learn more about Swanicoco as a brand and their history, please click <a href="http://swanicoco.com/en/about-us/"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a>. To read more about the research and development behind the brand, please click <a href="http://swanicoco.com/en/technology/"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a>. </div>
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This mask claims to moisturize and nourish the skin while increasing elasticity and building collagen.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">To start, I like to begin all reviews with stating my skin type and concerns. I also like to mention YRMV, a basic disclaimer. My skin type during this time of the year (spring) is </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">combination</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">. My skin can be quite sensitive, temperamental and acne prone. However, with the incorporation of </span><a href="http://www.pdxbeautiful.com/2016/06/june-skin-care-update.html" style="font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black;">Curology</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> treatment and more recently, Differin seen </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BT9cKCEBIVS/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a><span id="goog_1274369328"></span><span id="goog_1274369329"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">, my skin seems to be less prone to breakouts but more prone to dehydration and flakey skin. My review will reflect on how </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">this product</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> works for my personal skin type and condition but as always, your results may vary (YRMV).</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Every product I use goes through a very detailed patch testing period. I always patch test and I recommend patch testing to everyone. Although there is an argument out there that patch testing doesn't actually work seen <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/2016/10/how-can-i-tell-if-a-product-will-cause-acne-episode-155/"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a><span id="goog_1274369338"></span><span id="goog_1274369339"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a> </span>on The Beauty Brains, patch testing has saved my skin from some pretty serious negative reactions. Although I do agree with TBB (and love this pod cast btw) that patch testing does not work against evaluating whether a certain product will cause breakouts, patch testing will help determine if your skin is allergic to the ingredients. The types of negative reactions that can be seen are in the form of itching/stinging, intense flushing, burning, rash or hives.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Full Ingredients</u>:</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Please see CosDNA <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.cosdna.com/eng/cosmetic_70bd275866.html">here</a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Notable ingredients include the Noble Prize winning EGF (</span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Epidermal Growth Factor</span></span><em style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Vollkorn, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: inherit;">)</em><span style="font-family: inherit;"> peptide</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> r<em style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit;">h-Oligopeptide-1</span></em> that helps to </span>strengthen<span style="font-family: inherit;"> and repair the skin. This also contains FGF (Fibroblast Growth Factor) peptide </span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "vollkorn" , serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: inherit;"><i><span style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit;">r</span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit;">h-Polypeptide – 11 </span></i></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">that enhances skin density, building collagen and strengthen the skins' </span>structure<span style="font-family: inherit;">. Together, EGF and FGF are a power house, helping to visibly improve skin </span>elasticity, provide intense nourishment and hydration plus protecting the skin by strengthening the moisture barrier. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Some </span>other skin loving<span style="font-family: inherit;"> ingredients include hyaluronic acid, adenosine (wrinkle fighter), an amino acid complex (improves moisture levels in the skin), m</span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ethionine</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> (cell </span>regenerator), honey, green tea, aloe as well as a plethora of potent plant and roots extracts that provide antioxidant protection. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Two other noteworthy ingredients include <a href="http://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Market-Trends/Is-platinum-the-hottest-new-ingredient-in-anti-ageing-La-Prairie-thinks-so"><span style="color: black;">platinum</span></a> and <span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15663889">ginsenoside</a>. Platinum, a popular ingredient used in the ultra expensive brand <a href="http://www.laprairie.com/default/platinum-rare-collection/cellular-cream/95790-00153-14.html">La </a></span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.laprairie.com/default/platinum-rare-collection/cellular-cream/95790-00153-14.html"><span style="color: black;">Prairie</span></a>, has shown to improve the texture and clarity of the skin. Ginsenoside has some fantastic research studies showing it to be effective at brightening, building collagen, hydrating plus it is an anti-inflammatory. </span><br />
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This is a bio-cellulose mask that has a great fit and adhered very well onto my skin. In fact, the fibers of this mask actually lightly tighten as you wear it, giving the skin a lifting effect. This mask had no noticeable scent and was saturated in a very thick, elegant essence that although a thick jelly consistence, it was not at all sticky or tacky.<br />
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This mask is fantastic! Besides all of the amazing, skin loving, high performing ingredients noted above, this mask left my skin feeling tighter and firm (in a good way), more transculent and even toned, smooth, plump, moisturized and dismissed any redness. I also loved how cool this made my skin feel and that cooling sensation lasted hours after removing. I used this mask in the morning, kept it on for 20-25n minutes and I must say, my skin looked so good! I got so many compliments on how my skin looked plus my cushion foundation went on so smooth. My skin definitely had a glow. Although expensive, this mask is well worth the splurge, especially before a special occasion when you want to look your absolute best. I will be reviewing more products from Swanicoco in the coming weeks so stay tuned.<br />
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$4.00 at <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://en.koreadepart.com/item/1473126461/swanicoco-2gf-bio-mix-mask-pack">KoreaDepart</a> ← be careful of the high shipping costs :(</span><br />
$5.90 at <a href="https://goo.gl/mUcBf0"><span style="color: black;">YesStyle</span></a><br />
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Today I want to review the Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream. If you have been following my blog for awhile, I have tried this cream in the past and did a thorough review <a href="http://www.pdxbeautiful.com/2016/02/klairs-midnight-blue-calming-cream.html"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a>. I recently purchased this cream again so I thought it would be a great time to update my review. I did buy this cream from <a href="http://www.08liter.com/try"><span style="color: black;">8liter</span></a> during one of their 'try it now" $3.99 special pricing campaign. This cream retails for over twenty dollars so I couldn't pass up that amazing deal.</div>
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As always, I like to begin my reviews with stating the products claims. This cream was launched early last year and since has won several awards. This cream claims to provide total care for sensitive, red and irritated skin while strengthening the skin and protecting it again further irritation and environmental damage. </div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #737373; font-family: serif , serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white;">To start, I like to begin all reviews with stating my skin type and concerns. I also like to mention YRMV, a basic disclaimer. My skin type during this time of the year (spring) is </span><span style="background-color: white;">combination</span><span style="background-color: white;">. My skin can be quite sensitive, temperamental and acne prone. However, with the incorporation of </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "-webkit-standard" , "serif";"><a href="http://www.pdxbeautiful.com/2016/06/june-skin-care-update.html"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Curology</span></a></span><span style="font-family: serif , serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="background-color: white;"> treatment and more recently, Differin seen </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BT9cKCEBIVS/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful" style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a><span style="background-color: white;">, my skin seems to be less prone to breakouts but more prone to dehydration and flakey skin. My review will reflect how </span><span style="background-color: white;">this product</span><span style="background-color: white;"> works for my personal skin type and condition but as always, your results may vary (YRMV).</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 11.5pt;">Every product I use goes through a very detailed patch testing period. I always patch test and I recommend patch testing to everyone. Although there is an argument out there that patch testing doesn't actually work seen </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/2016/10/how-can-i-tell-if-a-product-will-cause-acne-episode-155/" style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> on The </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">Beauty</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> Brains, </span></span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">patch testing has saved my skin from some pretty </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">seriously</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> negative reactions. Although I do agree with TBB (and love this pod cast btw) that patch testing does not work </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">against</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">evaluating</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">whether</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> a certain </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">product</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> will cause breakouts, patch testing will help determine if your skin is allergic to the ingredients. This type of negative reaction is seen in the form of itching/stinging, intense flushing, burning, rash or hives.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: #444444;">These cream is in a dark amber, glass jar and contains 30ml / 1.01oz. </span></span><span style="color: #444444;">As you can see from the picture above, this cream is rather small but a little goes a long way. Plus this cream is intended for spot treatment which I will discuss below. </span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: #444444;">There is a point of difference between the old version I reviewed </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6028722263525243783#editor/target=post;postID=2445389736422240098;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=64;src=link"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a> and that </span></span><span style="color: #444444;">is the packaging has changed. I prefer the all black packaging over the natural, unbleached paper, it is more sleek. </span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.3499999940395355px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric , Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Ceramide 3, Polysorbate 60, Bees Wax, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl, Acrylate Crosspolymer, Morus Alba Root Extract, Triethanolamine , Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, </span><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Guaiazulene</span><span style="background-color: white;">, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, SH-Oligopeptide-1, SH-Oligopeptide-2, SH-Polypeptide-1, SH-Polypeptide-9, SH-Polypeptide-11, Bacillus/Soybean/Folic Acid Ferment Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3499999940395355px;">Ok, let's get nerdy! Some great </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.3499999940395355px;">ingredients include hyaluronate, centella asiatica (love love this ingredient), shea butter, argan and jojoba oils, chamomile (soothing), ceramide, vitamin E, mulberry (skin conditioning). This also contains broccoli extract which </span><span style="background-color: white;">protects the </span>skin and nourish because of of the <span style="background-color: white;">high level of omega oils. Lavender and </span>eucalyptus oils have anti-bactieral properties and are both healing oils. This does include some fantastic peptides which helps the skin regenerate and soybean ferment which replenishes the skin. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.3499999940395355px;">A word on centella asiatica: </span><span style="background-color: white;">Centella extract is a well known herb used to help treat skin damage. This herb helps to improve the circulatory system, which speeds up skin regeneration aka healing abilities. Centella is used to treat scars and preventing or reducing stretch marks. This extract is known to promote collagen productions and helps to strength skin and increase the skin's elasticity. Centella is an anti-inflammatory so it helps sooth and calm. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Now, the famous ingredient </span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.3499999940395355px;">Guaiazulene: As shown highlighter above, the concentration of this particular star ingredient is rather low. </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Guaiazulene is a plant-based component extracted from chamomile oil, which gives the cream a natural blue color. This ingredient is powerful at calming, repairing and healing damaged skin. </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Another huge point of difference, guaiazulene helps decrease the skin temperature....when skin is red or irritated, especially on those with rosacea or acne, the skin actually feels warm. This ingredient helps to bring the skin temperature done, instantly cooling the skin. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">Although an impressive </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4000000059604645px;">ingredient, I wish the concentration was a bit higher as the cream would be more effective. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "pt sans" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">This is a gel like cream that helps to soothe and calm my easily irritated and often sensitive skin. As noted early, this cream is very small, just a hair over one fluid ounce. However, this is a highly concentrated formula that is designed to be used as a spot treatment to target specific areas of concern. Once applied, this cream provides a protective layer, making this especially good for red or inflamed skin. I have seen this used on sunburns and post shaving. They even state that this cream can be used after extractions or a laser IPL procedure. I can verify that this is indeed great at soothing post extracts. As far as using post procedure, due to the incorporation of some citrus extracts (although they are in a low concentration), I would hesitate to recommend using after microdermabrasion or IPL. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "pt sans" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Since my skin has recovered from my hormonal acne episode seen </span><a href="http://www.pdxbeautiful.com/2015/10/acne-and-curology.html" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a><span style="font-size: 15px;">, I haven't needed a product for healing. I will say that I do love using this after extractions on myself and my 16 year old son. I also like to use this on my skin the day after using a retinoid. I find that my skin doesn't get as red, dehydrated or flaky. I also find that it helps decrease any flakiness, redness or irritation when used in conjunction with other actives such as AHA/BHA or Vitamin C. </span></span><br />
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My thoughts have not changed much from my review over a year ago! This cream is still fantastic at soothing and calming. I began using this to help heal, calm and soothe my blemishes and super sensitive skin. Although my concerns have changed, I have found other usages for this in my skin care routine.<br />
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If this product wasn't so damn expensive, I would repurchase because it works well on my skin, especially in conjunction with using my retinoids and other actives. I would recommend this for all skin types but especially for sensitive skin and those suffering with breakouts. I feel this can also be great on those with oilier skin types too.<br />
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<u>Where to Purchase</u>:<br />
$24.50 at <a href="http://amzn.to/2qCiEPU"><span style="color: black;">Amazon</span></a><br />
$24.50 at <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.wishtrend.com/?a_aid=pdxbeautiful"><span style="color: black;">Wishtrend</span></a> </span><br />
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I am very excited for this blog review! To be brutally honest, I have not been a fan of cleansing wipes. I have tried my fair share of cleansing wipes from big name brands such as Neutrogena and Olay. I have even ventured onto cleaner, greener brands like Yes to Carrots but all ending with the same result...irritated skin. The negative reaction to cleansing wipes have ranged anywhere from stinging and burning to turning bright pink which usually takes my skin days to recover. When Leaders USA sent me the <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/F2taZA">Labotica Argan Oil Deep Cleansing Tissues</a> </span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: black;">to try, I was very hesitant. I was going to give them to a friend to test out on my behave but then </span>curiosity got the better of me. Instead of passing the buck, I took a leap and, like always, I am forever the human guinea pig.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 11.5pt;">Every product I use goes through a very detailed patch testing period. I always patch test and I recommend patch testing to everyone. Although there is an argument out there that patch testing doesn't actually work seen </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/2016/10/how-can-i-tell-if-a-product-will-cause-acne-episode-155/" style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> on The </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">Beauty</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> Brains, </span></span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">patch testing has saved my skin from some pretty </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">seriously</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> negative reactions. Although I do agree with TBB (and love this pod cast btw) that patch testing does not work </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">against</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">evaluating</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">whether</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> a certain </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">product</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> will cause breakouts, patch testing will help determine if your skin is allergic to the ingredients. This type of negative reaction is seen in the form of itching/stinging, intense flushing, burning, rash or hives.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">I introduce new skin care products to my easily irritated skin by patching testing. Patch testing can look different for everyone but for me, I test products in stages. For these cleansing wipes, I applied it to my more sensitive areas which happens to be my neck, chest and behind my ears. I used one tissue as if I was going to remove makeup in those areas, letting the product sit on the skin for around 30 minutes. With other </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">products</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> like a serum or cream, I would apply a </span><span style="font-size: 15.333333015441895px;">product</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> twice within a 24 hour period. If all goes well, I begin to use the product all over. </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "-webkit-standard" , "serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">These are packaged in a soft, plastic dispensing container which is identical to baby wipes. Each package contains 50 tissues for $8.50 USD <a href="https://goo.gl/F2taZA"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "pt sans" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">As you can see above, these wipes look like a white paper towel. Each sheet has a honey comb like pattern that help to dislodge dead skin cells that are just sitting on the skins' surface. Although that might sound abrasive, these are nice and soft. I also like the size of each wipe, not too big and not too small. The size however will work better for my cleansing needs because I rarely wear a full face of makeup. These do have a moderately strong floral, aloe like scent. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The main ingredient in these cleansing wipes is argan oil, a beneficial source of lipids and fatty acids (mainly oleic, palmitic and </span>linoleic<span style="font-family: inherit;"> acids). Argan oil is a non-frgranted plant oil that serves as an emollients and antioxidant. These also contain ingredients like papaya extract which helps to soften dead skin. You will also find skin soothing ingredients such as aloe vera juice and b</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;">upleurum falcatum, a root extract found in traditional </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chinese medicine. This contains skin conditioners like c</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">haenomeles sinesis fruit and vitamin E as well as fig extract which is </span><span style="color: #333333;">nourishing</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"> and has moisturizing properties. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Full Ingredients</u>:</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (500ppm), Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract, Chaenomeles Sinesis Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Polysorbate 20, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cocamidoproply Betaine, Tocopheryl Acetate(Vitamin E), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citric Acid, Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Caprlyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Hexandiol, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance</span></span><br />
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<u style="font-family: 'pt sans', serif; font-size: 15px;">Overall</u><span style="font-family: "pt sans" , serif; font-size: 15px;">:</span><br />
I will start with the negatives...first, the scent is personally a little too strong. However, as the package indicates, you do wash these off so the scent won't have time to linger. Secondly, I would prefer these to be a bit more saturated. As with baby wipes, it is usually the last few wipes that are the wettest. You can help the wipes stay more balanced by rotating the package every few days. This will allow the more saturated wipes at the bottom moisten the others. For those using these to remove makeup, a more saturated wipe will make getting the job done a bit easier.<br />
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Now the positives...these didn't cause any negative reactions! Yay! I am still pretty surprised that I didn't have any issues with these wipes because of my prior experiences. Although I don't often wear a full face of makeup, these did remove my cushion foundation nicely. These are always great to have around with you are on the go, especially for traveling, camping or using at the gym.<br />
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These cleaning tissues did work very well on my natural makeup days but do not help to remove heavier makeup with just one wipe. I had to use 2 wipes to get the job done. For those like me who do a ton of traveling, these are a great option because they are very traveling friendly, especially for TSA. Although these are super easy to use and are relatively effective, I do prefer my cleaning oil because I feel that I get a more thorough 1st cleanse (makeup/sunscreen layer) than using these cleansing tissues. I would repurchase if I know I will be doing a ton of traveling or going anywhere that isn't ideal location to use a cleansing oil.<br />
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<u>Side Note</u>:<br />
I have been making my son, who is 16 years old and very acne prone, use these tissues in the morning to cleanse. He really needs to wash his face twice daily but that is like pulling teeth aka lazy teenager. These cleansing wipes have been a savior in the mornings! He can quickly wipes around a tissue and rinse. Since incorporating these into his morning routine, I have noticed his skin has been less oily, more balanced and he is breaking out less.<br />
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<u style="font-family: inherit;">Where can you purchase</u><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">:</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444;">These cleansing tissues can be purchased at </span><a href="https://goo.gl/F2taZA"><span style="color: black;">LeadersUSA</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I recently traveled to Boise Idaho to have <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BUYN8T7h8iu/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful"><span style="color: black;">mircoblading</span></a>. </span>After a tad over 12 hours on the road in less than 48 hours, it got me thinking about how important it is to take care of your skin even when traveling. I also thought this post would be helpful because traveling season is among us. The following tips are those that should be applicable year round because you always need to protect your skin, even on a cloudy or rainy day. So, here are my <i>traveling saviors</i>! Traveling is so hard on my skin whether traveling by plane or car. Traveling in recirculated air, whether air conditioned or heated can severely dehydrate the skin. Worse, those pesky UV rays beaming through windows hit the skin like a freight train, causing some serious damage. While on my latest trip seen </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BUXIqWGhoWc/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, I took along some staple products to help keep my skin protected from the elements. Below are a few key items that are absolutely essential when traveling. </span></span></span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">First, the biggest cause of skin damage are UV rays so bringing extra sunscreen is a must, especially when traveling. Unfortunately, UV rays are more intense at higher altitudes so if you have a window seat on a flight, sunscreen is a must. This sun mist from <a href="https://goo.gl/9jjV9S"><span style="color: black;">Pixi Beauty</span></a> has SPF30 and is super easy to use. It has a lightweight, milky consistency that doesn't leave the skin feeling greasy. It comes in a pump container and is less than 3 fl. oz. so it meets TSA </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">regulations</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> for air travel. I have only tried this on my body and it works very well. Once applied and massaged into the skin, this leaves no residue and is virtually scent free. I used this on my recent trip, both while driving and walking around outside and I didn't get sunburned, which is remarkable because I usually burn even with spf on. The trick is to reapply every hour especially if you are super fair like me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Some people think that the glass on car or plane windows somehow protects you from UV rays but this is simply untrue. For cars, some higher end car manufacturer's do have a UV shield coating on their windows but it does not block or deflect all UVA/UVB rays. I feel like I often sound like a broken record when it comes to wearing sunscreen but it is very important and will help you look younger, longer. This is so especially true for the hands, arms and chest. I can always tell a person's age by looking at those particular areas because most people forget to protect those vulnerable spots.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Below is the mist sunscreen sprayed twice on my hand. On the right side, I pressed the mist into the skin and as you can see, it absorbs nicely without looking greasy or oily. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Overall, I am pretty damn impressed with this sun mist because of the ease of use, formula and the fact that I didn't burn at all! I would highly recommend checking this out. I </span>haven't<span style="font-family: inherit;"> tried many products from <a href="https://goo.gl/9jjV9S"><span style="color: black;">Pixi Beauty</span></a> but the items I have tried, I have been very happy with. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2.70 fl. oz <a href="https://goo.gl/9jjV9S"><span style="color: black;">here </span></a>at Pixi Beauty **Save $5 off your first purchase <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://i.refs.cc/qlu25Q7H"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a>**</span></span><br />
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<b><u><a href="https://goo.gl/CVtRH1"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Catrin UV Mineral Sunkill RX SPF 46 PA+++</span></a></u></b></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Next, sunscreen powder is something I have been using for 5+ years. We all know that it is vital that you reapply sunscreen but when you are wearing makeup, it is almost impossible to do. There might be those out there that will completely remove their makeup to reapply sunscreen but that ain't me! That is why I love sunscreen powder because it allows you to reapply sunscreen even over makeup. My favorite SPF powder is this one from the brand <a href="https://goo.gl/CVtRH1"><span style="color: black;">Catrin</span></a>. It contains organic ingredients, is scentless plus this is an all physical sunblock (titanium dioxide & zinc) so it perfect for sensitive skin like mine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is the powder pressed onto the skin using the puff attached. As you can see, I am super pale so the color matches perfectly. Unfortunately this only comes in one shade so this might not work for those darker toned peeps. This has a sponge puff as the applicator that an be removed and washed. Overall, I love this product! I have been using this for about 5 years now and I have gone through several jars. If you are fair to medium skin tone, I would highly recommend checking this out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Full size 12g $18.98 <a href="https://goo.gl/CVtRH1"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a> at Amazon </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">One of the most commonly seen damage to the skin while traveling is loss of moisture. The skin cannot retain its' own moisture because the air conditioning or running the heater literally sucks out all the moisture making the skin resemble a desert. All that hydration that keeps our skin moist and plump evaporates. Keeping the skin hydrated by spritzing a facial mist is a great way to keep the skin moist and healthy. One product I absolute love is the <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/CwNVP9"><span style="color: black;">Sulwhasoo Hydro Aid Moisturizing Soothing Mist</span>.</a> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The herbal mist offers an instant boost of refreshing moisture while soothing and calming stressed and parched skin. I also find the aromatherapy effect from the scent very relaxing, a bonus that helps calm my anxiety when traveling. I love the 30ml travel size shown above because the size makes it extremely traveling friendly for TSA and perfect for carrying in your purse. Overall, I have gone through a full size and now have a travel size in my purse at all times. This </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">product really does hydrate, calm, soothe and keep my skin moisturized. I will warn you though that this has so many incredible hanbang (Korean medicinal) ingredients, it is very hard not to fall in love with this mist once you try it. I would highly recommend this mist for all skin types. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Travel Size $13.55 <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/CwNVP9">here</a> </span>on Amazon</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Full Size $38 <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/lbSRBB">here</a> </span>at Cosme-De (currently on sale)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Full Size $45 <a href="https://goo.gl/SyvJwS">here</a> at Sulwhasooo.com</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Full Size $45 <a href="https://goo.gl/kE9xgZ">here</a> at Nordstrom.com</span><br />
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Although I am post procedure and unfortunately unable to use sheet masks right now, sheet masks are another way to travel proof your skin. Sheet masks can offer the skin much need moisture and hydration. My concern with masking on an airplane or in a car is that sheet mask are usually used after you have cleansed your skin, which leaves the skin naked and vulnerable. My advice is not to use a sheet mask on the plane (or in a car) because you can expose the skin to unwanted skin damage. The exception is if you are seated in an area where the sun is not in direct contact with your skin. I have used a sheet mask on the plane before seen <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BJhOYUJgGtu/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a> but never near direct sun light exposure. If you must sheet mask during the day, my suggestion would be to make sure the window in your row is completely closed or opt for a night flight. The same can be said for masking in the car. The materials of sheet masks do not block out damaging UV rays. Unless you are traveling at night, don't suffer the consequences of unwanted exposure. Be skin smart and just say no!<br />
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<a href="http://skin18.com/?aff=173"><span style="color: black;">Skin18</span></a> is a website where I often purchase my sheet masks because they offer a wide variety of brands at great prices. Another huge plus is that you can receive free masks when you order. They also have a point system where you can earn chips to use toward your purchase. If you haven't tried out Skin18 you can sign up<a href="http://skin18.com/?aff=173"> <span style="color: black;"><b>here</b></span></a> and save 15% off your order.<br />
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First, let me start with this mask I recently reviewed on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BP4KpCGDJEt/?taken-by=pdxbeautiful"><span style="color: black;">Instagram</span></a> channel. This is the Snail Repairing Mask from the brand <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://skin18.com/products/cracare-anti-aging-snail-repairing-3-steps-mask-skin-lightening-firming?variant=14191821318&aff=173">Cracare</a> and this is a 3 step mask. This contains an amouple, sheet mask and night cream. Because I have sensitive skin I usually don't use these multiple step masks because it doesn't allow time to patch test but I thought I'd give the mask a try. </span><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Unfortunately I couldn't find a full list of ingredients but some main ingredients include adenosine, snail filtrate, daisy extract, mugwort and aloe. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">This had a very generic floral scent and the material of the mask was soft but a little thick and not very saturated. The essence itself was a clear watery texture but the mask didn't adhere very well to my face and only lasted about 15 mins. This mask is suppose to firm and brighten however, I didn't see any results aside from hydrating and some plumping. I wouldn't repurchase because they are far better masks that are less expensive and offer better results</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;">Next is the </span></span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://skin18.com/products/luke-vitamin-hydrogel-eye-patch-vitamin-nutrition-pumping-orange?variant=13671428678&aff=173" style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Luke Vitamin Hydrogel Eye Patch</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;">. </span></span>This<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"> is the exact eye patch mask brand that I reviewed </span></span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.pdxbeautiful.com/2016/08/skin18-mask-reviews.html" style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;">here</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"> but unlike that review, the </span>Nutrition<span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"> Pumping did brighten, almost lighten my under eyes. </span></span></span></span>Since I don't use nose patches, I made the Mister use it and here is his review on the<a href="https://skin18.com/products/freebies-luke-mugwort-nose-cleansing-strip?variant=29898791436"> <span style="color: black;">Luke Mugwort Nose Strip</span></a>. He said it smelt weird but it ended up being the best nose strip he's ever used so I will be ordering more for him.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">Another mask from <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://skin18.com/products/luke-collagen-essence-mask-diminish-wrinkles?variant=12504175430&aff=173"><span style="color: black;">Luke is the Collagen Essence Mask</span></a>. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit;">Notable ingredients include panthenol, hydrolyzed collagen, cucumber, aloe, chamomile, mugwort (repairs, soothes) orchid (retains moisture) and willow bark which is both an anti-inflammatory and potent antioxidant. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit;">The sheet itself was soft and saturated with essence but not dripping. The material was slightly too thick but the fit was good. I kept this on for 15 minutes and after removing, my skin was very plump and hydrated. I was surprised to see that my redness wasn't reduced, very odd because of all the soothing ingredients.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">Next is the <a href="https://skin18.com/products/purederm-strawberry-yogurt-pack-wash-off-mask?variant=23642365766&aff=173"><span style="color: black;">Strawberry Yogurt Pack</span></a> wash off mask from Purederm. As you can see from the picture below, <span style="font-family: inherit;">this is a slightly creamy yogurt style m</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">ask <span style="font-style: inherit;">that is said to hydrate and provide light exfoliation. Notable </span>ingredients include yogurt powder which contains natural lactic acid to dissolve dead skin cells. The little red pieces in this formula are said to contain a "special essence" but looking at the ingredients, I don't see anything special. This does contain strawberry fruit extract which is rich in vitamin C so it can have some lightening effects as well as it naturally contains alpha-hydroxyl acid so it can lightly exfoliate. I didn't see any lightening/brightening effects but my skin was a bit smoother and soft. I would not </span>repurchase because there are far better wash off masks out there.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit;">First the claims, which are many so I'm just gonna list them all: build elastin, smooth, brighten, nourish, improve skin tone, clarify, cool, control sebum and moisturize. Now the ingredients: diatomaceous earth (exfoliant), glucose and zea mays (humectants), ascorbic acid and strawberry fruit extract (skin conditioners). Strawberry extract is also know to contain vitamin C and polyphenols. Strawberry extracts also has skin lightening abilities, soothing properties, exfoliates, reducing sebum plus help the destruction of collagen.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Today I want to finally review the Timeless 20% Vitamin C, E & Ferulic Acid Serum. This review is long over due but when it comes to testing out potent anti-aging products, my sensitive skin requires extra time for testing purposes. This is especially true for vitamin C (VC) products as my skin hasn't played well with other serums in the past. While L-Ascorbic Acid (<span style="text-size-adjust: auto;">L-AA) might be the </span><span style="text-size-adjust: auto;">best form of vitamin C in terms of collagen production, UV protection, fading scarring and hyper-pigmentation, it has been known to cause skin irritation and sensitivity. So as you can imagine with my sensitive skin, I started the process of adding Timeless VC into my routines very, very slowly. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I usually touch base on patch testing further into my product reviews but due to the nature of VC, I feel I need to write about how I incorporated this into my routine. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u style="background-color: white;">Patch Testing</u><span style="background-color: white;">:</span></b><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Every product I use goes through a very detailed patch testing period. I always patch test and I recommend patch testing to everyone. This is how I introduce new skin care products to my easily irritated skin. Patch testing can look different for everyone but for me, I test products in stages. For this VC serum, I applied it to the inside of my wrist, neck, chest and behind my ears. I applied this serum to those areas for a few weeks, yes weeks. I did see some irritation/sensitivity, redness, flushing but nothing too serious so I began adding a tiny drop to different parts of my face for many weeks. I saw the same flushing and slight irritation/sensitivity but again, nothing serious enough to stop the testing process. I began adding more and more product until eventually I was applying the serum to my entire face. I will say that during these many weeks of testing, I was traveling, I got sick, menstruation etc happened and I broke out, so I wasn't sure if the VC serum was exacerbating the situation so I would back off using this on areas where I wasn't having breakouts. I came to find that this wasn't causing breakouts but it was making my skin more sensitive. Was my skin more likely to break out from this increased skin sensitivity? I honestly don't think so. Regardless, I needed to take this crazy amount of time to really test this product because I have sensitive skin. </span></span>Another challenge was the weather, which so wacky and I know this made testing out this serum more complicated. Lastly, I also had an IPL treatment and a microdermabrasion during the testing period, so you can see why it has taken me a long time to test this product.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ok, now that I have bored you all with the craziness of my patch testing, let me talk about my skin. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">To start, my skin type during this testing period was normal to dry and now it is more combination. My skin can also be quite temperamental during seasonal changes and is very acne prone. I would also like to point out that with the incorporation of </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">tretinoin into my weekly skin car routine, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> I have noticed less breakouts but my skin is more likely to be sensitive. My review will reflect how this serum works for my personal skin type and condition and as always, your results may vary. Although my skin can be very sensitive, this product did not cause any negative/allergic reaction.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Timeless does not make huge claims regarding this VC serum. They do say that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles as well as nourish and replenish the skin with the use of this high quality VC serum. From website: </span>Contains Vitamin C, an antioxidant that evens skin tone and helps build collagen. Also contains vitamin E and Ferulic Acid, used to extend the life and effectiveness of vitamin C. We use a 20% concentration of L-ascorbic acid for maximum benefit. Our product is guaranteed fresh and effective for 3 months. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">I appreciate that the brand does not over promise. Regardless of what Timeless claims, research has shown that the use of a well formulated vitamin C can increase collagen production in the skin, even out skin tone, fade scarring and hyper-pigmentation and provide UV protection. You can learn more about Vitamin C <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/2h5n6b/the_more_you_know_vitamin_c_serum_faqs/">here</a>. You can also learn so much about vitamin C, it's various forms and which would be best for your skin, listen to one of my favorite podcasts <a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/2014/05/which-kind-of-vitamin-c-is-best-for-skin-the-beauty-brains-show-episode-31/">The Beauty Brains</a>.</span></span><br />
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<li>– <span lang="EN" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;">dries fast and clear</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style="box-sizing: border-box;">– </span><span lang="EN" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;">natural and paraben free</span></li>
<li>– <span lang="EN" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;">cruelty free</span></li>
<li><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;"><span lang="EN" style="box-sizing: border-box;">– </span></span><span lang="EN" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;">more actives, less chemicals</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN" style="box-sizing: border-box;">– </span><span style="color: grey; font-family: inherit;">no color dye added.</span></li>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Water, Ethoxydiglycol, L-Ascorbic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Alpha Tocopherol, Polysorbate 80, Panthenol, Ferulic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzylalcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid.</span></span><br />
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While the Timeless VC serum is very similar to the popular Skinceuticals, there are some significant difference. First, Skinceuticals has a patent on the pH level whi<span style="font-family: inherit;">ch <span style="background-color: white;">covers ascorbic acid between a pH of 2.5 and 3.0. Other differences is that Timeless has few preservatives and an added emulsifier. Skinceuticals has stabilizers and a pH balancer, namely Triethanolamine. Both formulas oxidize over time and change color however, Skinceuticals claims that although oxidation does occur, the <a href="https://www.google.com/patents/US20050154054"><span style="color: black;">stability testing</span></a> indicates that their formula is 88% as potent even after a full year. The Timeless VC serum is a pH level of 2.4, just below the patent level! Also, Timeless does not claim that their product will last a full year of storage and in fact, they only<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white;">guaranteed fresh and effective for 3 months (longer if stored in the refrigerator. So while these two serums do show a difference in length of efficacy, these two are too similar <u style="font-style: italic;">in my opinion</u> to warrant paying the high Skinceuticals price at $165 for 1 fl. oz/30 ml. Even if you had to replace your Timeless serum 4 x per year, the cost is Skinceuticals version will cost approx. $100 more per year. </span></span><br />
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The picture above shows the left side of my face in January and the picture on the right is my skin today. Granted I have had 2 IPL treatments (which doesn't correct red scarring), one microdermabrasion (which helps to somewhat treat red scarring) plus I do use a ton of well formulated skin care products both day and night as seen in my Instagram posts <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pdxbeautiful/"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a>! Overall, my skin shows less brown pigmentation, it's brighter, more radiant and plump. I have used this VC serum on both my face and neck (I urge you to do the same with all of your skin care products) and you can clearly see the natural creases and lines that have formed on my neck are softer and less pronounced. And before you ask, I did not have the IPL nor the microdermabrasion treatments done on my neck, just my face.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am very happy with the results and overall, I feel this product make my skin look more even toned, bright, plump and less dull. Although I still have scarring that I am working to correct, my skin just looks more radiant and translucent. I will warn those sensitive & reactive skin folks out there that if they are thinking about adding a VC product into their routine, please take it very slow! Vitamin C is an aggressive, exfoliating ingredient and when not used properly can cause more damage than good. Some of the other disadvantages is that vitamin c is very hard to keep stable. Light and air can weaken and compromise the ingredient and render it useless. Furthermore, i<span style="background-color: white;">n order </span><span style="background-color: white;">to be the most effective, Vitamin C must be formulated at a certain pH, which is rather low and potentially irritating and will make the skin more sun sensitive. However, VC does so many amazing things for the skin that if your skin can tolerate it, I would highly suggest adding this ingredient into your skin care routine. </span><span style="background-color: white;">When added to your daily skincare routine, a well-formulated vitamin C serum or treatment can provide amazing benefits ranging from helping to even out your skin tone and texture to shielding skin from the visible impact of pollution from the environment. Vitamin C has also been proven to significantly improve hydration, so among all the other positive attributes, this powerhouse ingredient will help keep your skin looking younger. </span></span><br />
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I wanted to share my first impressions on a product that I recently got from <a href="http://bbcosmetic.com/"><span style="color: black;">BB Cosmetic</span></a>. Although I mainly focus on skincare, I wanted to branch out a little and try out a new complexion enhancing item that still promises skin care benefits. This post will not be a full review because I am still testing out this items but it will provide some insight on how this product is working for my skin. This first impression post was highly requested after my unboxing "stories" on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pdxbeautiful/"><span style="color: black;">Instagram</span></a> channel.</div>
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Here is my first impression on the popular <a href="http://bbcosmetic.com/9wishes-vb-vanishing-balm-glow-tone-up-cream-50ml/"><span style="color: black;">9 Wishes Vanishing Balm Tone Up Cream</span></a> in the updated version called Glow. The original formula, the V<a href="http://bbcosmetic.com/9wishes-vb-vanishing-balm-self-tone-up-whitening-cream-50ml/">anishing Self Tone Up Whitening Cream</a> got a ton of praise on the highly rated Get It Beauty Show in Korea. The difference in the two is that the Glow version is gives the skin more of a healthy glow rather than making the skin appear "whiter". This products is a skin tone enhancing cream that gives the skin an instant radiant glow and evens out the complexion. This also claims to minimize the appearance of fine lines and pores. The formula is rich in antioxidants to help strengthen and protect the skin from environmental damage. This also contains a collections of medicinal extracts that are known for their anti-aging properties. This comes in a 50ml pump tube.<br />
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As you can see from the above picture, this is a light weight creamy lotion that gives the skin a beautiful and natural glow. This also contains jojoba and sesame oil plus sodium hyaluronate to keep the skin plump, hydrated and balanced. </div>
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The picture above is the left side of my face after applying one layer of the Glow Balm and the right side is just bare skin. As you can see, the left side of my face is definitely brighter and less red. It really worked at making my skin appear more awake, especially under my eye. You can really tell the difference with my under eye area as the left side with the Glow Balm is really bright and less dark (damn you dark circles). Overall, my first impression is that it does brighten and give my skin a beautiful subtle glow without looking like a glittery disco ball plus I love the skin loving ingredients. I am excited to continue to use this product and give you all a full review soon.</div>
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I have been ordering products from <a href="http://bbcosmetic.com/"><span style="color: black;">BB Cosmetic</span></a> for about a year now and I really love their selection of popular kbeauty brands, amazing sales and great shipping. Speaking of....I reached out to BB Cosmetic and ask if I could get a discount code to offer to my amazing readers and they said yes! So here is it!<br />
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If you have been following me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pdxbeautiful/"><span style="color: black;">Instagram</span></a>, you have seen me post various facial oils in my skin care routine pictures. That is because I have been a bit obsessed lately with facial oils. Contrary to what you have been taught to think, oils are excellent for the skin, even on acneic skin. Counterintuitive as it may sound, facial oils can be very beneficial. The trick is choosing the right oil for your skin type. There are many oils out there that not only hydrate, they also can brighten, even out skin tone and some can even fade discoloration and fight blemishes. Yes, certain oils can actually help to regulate natural oil production while others are naturally rich in vitamins and omega fatty acids that repair and strengthen the skin.<br />
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Today I want to take the opportunity to review the <a href="https://www.musely.com/product/6g1px4?skuId=cai1efxj&promoterId=1r6nylqh"><span style="color: black;">Sibu Sea Berry Seed Oil</span></a> that I got from <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.musely.com/product/Sea-Berry-Seed-Oil/6g1px4"><span style="color: black;">Musely.com</span></a>.</span><span style="color: #444444;"> I have been using this oil in my skin care routines for almost a month and although this review cannot discuss any long term benefits, I can definitely speak to the short term efficacy of the product.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sibu was created <span style="background-color: white;">in 2004 after a series of events took founder Bruce McMullin to Calcutta, India. Here he crossed paths with an Ayurvedic specialist in Chinese plants and herbs and this expert mentioned a powerful holy fruit, the <a href="https://www.sibu.com/sea-buckthorn/"><span style="color: black;">Sea Buckthorn berry</span></a>. </span><span style="background-color: white;">High in the Himalayas, around 12,000 feet above sea level grows a tiny but resilient fruit that resists the harsh weather conditions and high altitudes. The sea berry contains over 190 bioactive compounds and is an unsurpassed source of omegas 3, 6, and 9. Sea Buckthorn is also the world’s richest source of omega-7 (</span></span>palmitic<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> acid)</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">, a fatty acid vital to collagen production and healthy skin, hair and nails. </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">All Sibu products are PETA certified and cruelty-free plus they are</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> vegan, made in the USA, GMO free and gluten free.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Although I am not a huge fan, the respected Dr. Mehemet Oz of ‘The Dr. Oz Show’ has been praising sea buckthorn oils and liquid supplements for their profound balancing, soothing and rejuvenating properties.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> He calls sea buckthorn "</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">the new miracle berry to treat acne" <a href="https://vimeo.com/107166478"><span style="color: black;"><b>here</b></span></a>!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Sea Buckthorn oil is said to help combat wrinkles, dryness, loss of skin elasticity, and other symptoms of malnourished or aging skin. This oil is said to be a <span style="background-color: white;">topical treatment to aid in the relief of skin conditions such as rosacea, eczema, acne, dermatitis and other skin ailments. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">It also helps skin function properly by supporting numerous skin functions including:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Boosting collagen production</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Protecting against oxidative damage</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Restoring youthful resilience and plumpness to aging skin cells</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rejuvenating skin cell membranes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Enhancing the skin’s ability to retain moisture</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Repairing sun-damaged skin</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Protecting against sun damage, toxins and environmental stress</span><br />
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100% therapeutic grade organic sea buckthorn seed oil<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I would like to touch upon the statement <span style="background-color: white;">“therapeutic-grade”. My belief is that therapeutic grade is not only an indication of purity, it also communicates efficacy.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> In my research I have found that i</span><span style="background-color: white;">t is not simply based on one factor but a multitude of factors. The term therapeutic grade indicates how the oil is harvested, </span>extracted<span style="background-color: white;"> and </span>distilled</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> (even the temperature of distillation) as those three factors can have a huge impact on the effect of the oil.</span><span style="color: #747474; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><br />
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As you can read above, this product contain only 100% pure sea buckthorn seed oil. The natural oil itself has a very earthy aroma. To me, I think it smells a lot like walnuts. The scent does dissipate so you won't smell like a nut for too long. The oil has a natural orange, amber color.<br />
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This products is packaged in a 100ml dark amber glass dropper bottle. <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dark glass such as amber or cobalt helps to keep out deteriorating sunlight and keeps the </span>product<span style="font-family: inherit;"> stable. Although this may look like a tiny 100ml bottle, the oil itself is very concentrated. You only need 2-3 drops at most to cover your face and neck. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "pt sans" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The oil has a natural orange color but don't worry, the oil does not stain. The oil itself is on the thinner side so it is more watery than thick. The oil is not "oily" or greasy much like a dry oil and absorbs fairly quickly into the skin. </span></span><br />
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As I mentioned at the beginning of this review, I have been incorporating this oil into my skin care routine for almost a month and have seen many positive results. First, this oil is hydrating without feeling heavy or greasy, especially on my skin which can get very easily dehydrated. It is the most hydrating oil I have ever used? No, it's not but I use it in combination with a moisturizer. My skin is also on the sensitive side and I have found that my skin has been less sensitive, reactive, itchy, red or irritated since incorporating this oil into my skin care regime. My skin has been overall much more balanced too! I haven't noticed any flaky areas, even using <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.pdxbeautiful.com/2016/06/june-skin-care-update.html">tretinoin</a>, </span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: black;">nor have I noticed any areas on my skin that are </span>producing excessive sebum (oil). Plus, since starting to use this oil and going </span>through my normal "cycle", I did not experience any blemishes which I usually get a few that pop up during that time of the month.<br />
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Another huge positive effect I have noticed is after applying the oil onto the top of my left hand to take pictures on two separate occasions, the eczema I normally have on my hand was gone. I tested this theory further by applying the oil on a huge patch of eczema I seem to always have on my left leg and after four application, it was greatly reduced. I think this is pretty significant that it treated the area, help to calm and soothe the usually extremely itchy and painful spot without using my topical steroid prescription.<br />
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Since I have only been using this oil for a month now, I cannot speak to the anti-aging claims as I would need to use this product for a longer period of time. What effects I have seen is that my skin has been overall brighter, more even toned and some of my deeper pigmented post acne scars are less noticeable. While I do use a ton of well formulated skin care products, I truly believe that this oil has made a huge difference in how my skin looks and feels. I am seriously impressed with all the positive results I have experienced. I would highly recommend this for all skin types, especially those with sensitive or irritated skin or those suffering with acne and/or hyper-pigmentation.<br />
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<a href="https://goo.gl/b7yuqX"><span style="color: black;">Amazon</span></a> for $11.99 for 10ml<br />
<span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.musely.com/product/6g1px4?skuId=cai1efxj&promoterId=1r6nylqh">Musely</a></span> for $17.00 for 10ml (free samples included)<br />
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I am really excited to be reviewing two products from the brand <span style="color: #444444;"><a href="https://goldfadenmd.com/">Goldfaden MD</a> </span>that I have been testing out for the past few weeks. Although I primarily focus on Asian beauty, if you follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pdxbeautiful/"><span style="color: #444444;">Instagram</span></a> you will know that I have been slowing shifting toward more natural and/or organic products or products that contain clean but effective ingredients. After researching the brand, I was very excited when Goldfaden MD approached me to see if I wanted to test out two of their products. Goldfaden MD is a very popular brand that has been featured in magazines such as Elle, Natural Health, Woman's Health, Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Vogue and Dr. Oz The Good Life. I love that Gray Goldfaden, the dermatologist and creator of the brand is the first to developed a physician strength natural skincare line in the industry. </div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Goldfaden is non prescription skincare solutions utilizing state of the art technologies that are nature inspired. Goldfaden MD feels that many synthetic ingredients found in skin care products are known to cause skin irritation and can actually cause damage to the skin. The Goldfaden MD brand products are made without any harsh and synthetic ingredients. The brand is committed to creating only safe but highly effective products that are naturally derived and are results driven. These products are truly inspired by science but contain </span></span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">powerful, natural ingredients. Speaking of, </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">Goldfaden MD products are organic and have naturally based ingredients, are paraben, mineral oil and alcohol free. These do not contain any gluten, silicones and are cruelty free and vegetarian. The Goldfaden MD mission is to create environmentally conscious products, avoiding harsh chemicals, artificial colorants, synthetic fragrance and chemical preservatives. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">To start, my skin type during this time of the year is normal to dry and can also be sensitive. I am usually very acne prone however, with the incorporation of </span><a href="http://www.pdxbeautiful.com/2016/06/june-skin-care-update.html" style="text-align: start; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #444444;">Curology</span></a><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">, my skin has been less breakout prone. Because I do use a retinoid, my skin is more inclined to be dehydrated and have occasional redness. My review will reflect how this cleansing oil works for my personal skin type and condition.</span></span></div>
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I want to first review the <u>Radical Difference Advanced Antioxidant Serum</u>. This super serum sounded incredible so I quickly patch tested this so I could start incorporating it immediately into my skin care routine. My skin care concerns are to brighten my complexion and help fade <a href="http://www.pdxbeautiful.com/2015/10/acne-and-curology.html"><span style="color: #444444;">post acne scars</span></a> so I was super excited to test out this product. </div>
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This serum has the most water like texture that absorbs instantly and feels like you literally put nothing on the skin! For those like me who love to layer a ton of products on my face, this is a perfect serum because it's like you literally put nothing on the skin. It has a completely invisible feeling, a huge plus in my book. This formula is also highly concentrated so you only need two, maybe three drops to cover your entire face. This does have an extremely faint scent that is similar to rooibos tea (for those of you tea drinkers out there like me). Although this claims to be fragrance-free, the high concentration of red tea gives the product a natural, earthy scent.<br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.029999999329447746px;">Purified Water (Aqua), </span><span style="color: #444444;">Hyaluronic Acid</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.029999999329447746px;">, Aspalathus Linearis (Red Tea) Extract, Lactobacillus/ Acerola Cherry Ferment, Saccharomyces Zinc Ferment, Saccharomyces Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces Silicon Ferment, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As you can see from the above list, this serum has some amazing ingredients including fermented acerola cherry and potent antioxidant red tea. Cherry extract is a very rich antioxidant that contains high levels of vitamin C, an ingredients known for brightening, fading dark spots, evening the skin tone and texture plus vitamin C helps protect the skin from environmental and free radical damage. Hyaluronic acid is also a main ingredient that helps to hydrate the skin, improve moisture retention and repairs skin damaged. This is an oil-free serum so it's perfect for all skin types. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 fl oz / 30 ml plastic pump container for $80 USD. I love the simply, packaging that contains beautiful gold accents. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "pt sans" , serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have been using this product for a few weeks and I must say that I am highly impressed! While I haven't seen any difference or a reduction of redness, I have seen an incredible amount of brightening. My skin looks more radiant and even toned. </span></span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">I have also noticed the texture of my skin is smoother and more refined. </span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I believe the game changer as far as ingredients go are the lactobacillus and saccharomyces, both of which have shown in numerous research studies to brighten and improve skin texture. My skin has just been softer and has had a glow. Although I use a ton of different products in my daily skincare routines both am and pm, since </span></span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">incorporating this serum my skin is definitely less dull, soft and smooth. I love how this serum is super light and works well with other skin care products.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "pt sans" , serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have really enjoyed using this serum and although the price is a little steep, I think it is a well formulated product that delivers fantastic results. My skin is just brighter and the texture of my skin is more refined. As far as the claim that this serum helps to firm the skin, I haven't noticed any significant amount of firming but this is something that would need long term usage to truly test this claim. Although I haven't felt an increase of firmness, the results I have seen make this product a win and I would highly recommend and would defeinetly repurchase. </span></span></span>
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Next up is a physical exfoliate called <u>Doctor's Scrub</u>. This scrub uses ruby crystals that are quite similar to the same crystals used in a microdermabrasion session. I will admit, I have only used a diamond tip suction microdermabrasion on both myself and clients. After doing more research, I found that the ruby crystals are indeed very similar to those used in a professional microderm treatment. If you follow me on <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pdxbeautiful/">Instagram</a>, you haven't seen any physical scrubs in my skin care routines because it is difficult to use a manual exfoliate that </span>doesn't irritate my sensitive skin. I normally stick to <a href="http://www.pdxbeautiful.com/2016/12/dr-g-brightening-peeling-gel-mild-review.html"><span style="color: #444444;">peeling gel</span></a> as my only physical exfoliate. I was quite nervous to try this scrub but I am glad I gave it a go.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">A daily facial exfoliator that adds hydration and removes dead surface cells revealing brighter, radiant, healthier-looking skin - from website!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This scrub has a very creamy base that contains hyaluronic acid and jojoba oil that offers the skin hydration without the skin feeling stripped or uncomfortable. I have found that a lot of physical scrubs leave my skin feeling dry and tight so naturally I was intrigued to see that this scrub claims to hydrate. The ruby crystals are tiny and spherical, giving this scrub a grittiness. As far as scrubs go, I think this formula has the right consistency of creamy base and ruby crystals so you are going to achieve a more even exfoliation. This creamy formula does have a faint sweet, aloe scent that is quite nice but dissipates quickly. This scrub is also very concentrated so a little goes a long way. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When I read that this scrub offers hydration I knew I needed to test this claim. As you can see above, the picture on the left is the left side of my face two hours after cleansing and applying no products. Yes, I was pretty darn </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">dehydrated! The picture on the right was two hours after cleansing, applying no </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">products except using this scrub and rinsing with lukewarm water. While both sides of my face are dehydrated and are seriously lacking a good balance of </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">oil and water, the right side where I used the scrub wasn't much different than the left. This leads me to believe that while the scrub claims to offer the skin "line plumping hydration" my skin didn't see any increase of hydration after use. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.029999999329447746px;">Ruby Crystals, Distilled Water, Jojoba Oil, Apricot Kernel, Squalene, </span><a href="http://www.dermstore.com/profile_Hyaluronic+Acid_500277.htm" style="box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.029999999329447746px; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #444444;">Hyaluronic Acid</span></a><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.029999999329447746px;">, Laurenth-7, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Polyacrylamide, Butylene Glycol, Seaweed Extracts, Phenoethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oil Of Grapefruit, Red Tea Extract.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While the Doctor's Scrub didn't offer any added hydration as it claims to do, I did like this scrub because it is a very effective manual polish that removes dead skin cells and it didn't irritate my skin. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">When you manually polish the skin with a scrub or peeling gel, you are removing outer most layers of dead skin cells that are just sitting on top of the skin. When you remove these layers, your skin will instantly look brighter, more even toned and pore will appear smaller. In addition, by removing these dead skin cells, your products will work more effectively because they will be able to penetrate into the skin. If you allow these dead layers to build up on the surface, you are wasting your money by applying good skin care products on dead skin cells. While I can understand those who hesitate to use a manual exfoliant, my skin care philosophy is to achieve optimal results, using multiple forms of exfoliation is ideal. For my skin, even though I am on the sensitive side, I find that if I don't incorporate a manual scrub into my skincare routine as least once a week, I find that I actually break out more. Removing those layers of dead skin helps to keep my pores clear so my skin is less likely to get blemishes. Warning: if you have active breakouts, you do not want to use a manual scrub because it can spread </span>bacteria to other parts of the face!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I do love the simplistic formula that contains skin loving antioxidant red tea that is packed full of natural vitamin C plus anti-aging seaweed extracts. I also love that this formula contains squalene, a skin soothing antioxidant that helps to balance the skin and improve elasticity. This formula also contains apricot kernel oil which is high in vitamin E and helps soften the skin, helps the skin retain moisture and vitamin E is known for fading hyper-pigmentation. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Although this formula is highly concentrated and offers some pretty great ingredients, the price tag is a bit steep. This is </span>definitely<span style="font-family: inherit;"> a splurge </span>product but worth the extra dough in my opinion. Although the brand claims that this scrub is gentle enough to use everyday, I would not recommend daily use, especially for those like me with sensitive skin. Daily manual exfoliation is over kill and can often cause more damage than good.<br />
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