Aveeno Positively Radiant Targeted Tone Corrector

This product's claims: "This targeted treatment helps reduce the look of stubborn dark spots, discolorations, and uneven tone to improve skin’s radiance in just 2 weeks. This concentrated formula combines clinically proven ACTIVE NATURALS® Total Soy Complex, one of nature’s most effective tone correctors, with vitamin A for faster results. It is oil free, noncomedogenic and nonirritating."

After I have thoroughly cleansed and toned my face, I apply the Targeted Tone Corrector. I have combination dry/oily skin and I only use this product without a moisturizer on top. It is moisturizing enough to get rid of dry patches but not so much that you're using oil blotting sheets all day. I really wasn't expecting it to be so moisturizing. 

I will say that if you do not enjoy scented skin care products this may not be for you. I would agree that this product has a "clean" scent but it also has a very slight perfume-like fragrance that lingers for a few minutes.

Here are the top five reasons why I love this product:

1. I'm a sucker for fragrance. I love the clean and feminine smell to it.
2. My skin is seriously so noticeably radiant! When you get compliments from strangers about your glowing skin, you know you're doing something right.
3. It moisturizes my skin with out making it oily. Your skin just drinks it up! I've been skipping out on my moisturizer because this product leaves no dry patches behind.
4. Not only does this product give you radiant skin but it evens out your skin tone--which only enhances your foundation application and gives you the confidence to ditch the foundation altogether. 
5. It's affordable and you get a lot of product in each tube. A little goes a long way here. And regardless of how much you apply, your skin won't feel heavy and it won't clog your pores.

Now for what I dislike:

I honestly have nothing negative to say about it. Maybe some would want the product to work faster when it comes to the reducing skin discoloration claim, but any products with super fast results aren't without a cost to your skin. 

Recommendations:

1. Use both morning and night, consistently for better results.
2. Only apply to clean face.
3. Moisturizer can be optional--depends on your skin type.


I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. That being said, I was not required to give a positive review--I genuinely love this product. This is something I see myself purchasing in the future and implementing as a permanent part of my skin care regimen.

#RadiantWithAVEENO

Julep Maven

 

       

There are several different combinations of boxes you can receive that are tailored to your tastes; you have a say in what you get in your box. My box is Classic with a Twist. The coral color is called Madison and the fuchsia is Maddy.

Alright, so the other day I received this package in the mail. This is a Julep Maven monthly subscription beauty box. They primarily specialize in nail polish and nail care but they also have some beauty products thrown in. This subscription costs around $24 dollars a month but your first box is free (you do have to pay for shipping). 

So, I was curious and decided to check it out. This was my first and only box and it only cost me $2.99 for shipping. The nail polish colors are beautiful and vibrant. They kind of have a subtle fruity scent to them, on top of the typical nail polish scent. They also have a beautiful shine even without a top-coat. Two layers of this stuff and you're set.

Beside the two nail polishes is their Rock Star hand creme. The scent is okay but mildly disappointing. It is very moisturizing though and it leaves no greasy residue.

All that to say, I will not be subscribing to this company. I'm really more of a makeup person and I don't see myself spending so much each month for this. It's not worth it to me. There are countless drugstore brands that I love that I can spend way less on. I'll stick with those.

See for yourself. The first box is free (+shipping).

L'OREAL CONSUMER TESTING COMPENSATION!

A few weeks ago I posted a review of the L'oreal consumer testing program (click here for the blog post), which allows you to test products and recieve free beauty products as compensation. This is the compnsation that I reicieved for completing a series of three nail surveys. It stated that there would be a compensation of SIX luxury products, but included EIGHT because of a mix-up that occurred with panelist IDs and password info. You have just got to love L'oreal for this! You should definitely check out this program, although, keep in mind that compensation varies with each product test/survey.

Here's a list of the products that I recieved:

From left to right

Vichy Captital Soleil Sunscreen (SPF 50, Lightweight Foaming Lotion)
Lancome Visionnaire
Lancome Hypnose Star Mascara
Lancome Artliner - Noir
Lancome Color Design Palette - Emerald  Boudoir
Lancome Huile Douceur Deep Cleansing Oil
Lancome Savon Fraichelle Gel Body Cleanser
Kiels Calendula Herbal Toner

I didn't do the calculations myself, but I hear the retail value is around $300.

COVERGIRL CLEAN OIL CONTROL PRESSED POWDER

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I bought this product in the Oil-Control (blue label/container) and I am so glad that I did. Though I do really have dry skin, it has a tendency to become tremendously oily--and fast. I'm not really a huge foundation person so after my moisturizer, this is the product that I use on a daily basis. It gets rid of all the unwanted shine in my T-zone area and gives me a really fresh matte look at the end. I've never really completed my look for the day without this product and it's ideal for touch-ups when my skins starts becoming oily again. Not sure how, but it really does do its job of absorbing all the unwanted oiliness.

Not to mention, I absolute adore the plastic (glass-looking) packaging, it's so cute and it come with a quality powder puff that's definitely NOT limp and flimsy like a lot of other ones. It really lasts and doesn't fall apart on you. This product lasts for a really long time too, I've had it for a few months now and the bottom isn't even visible yet. My favorite part about this product is that you can really layer on as much as you want without getting that super powdery/ashy look. 

If you're on the fence, I would definitely encourage you to buy it. It's totally worth the seven bucks if you can find it in your color.

L'OREAL USA CONSUMER TESTING

Since I am currently a part of one of L'Oreal USA's product studies, I figure I should give you guys a review of the program itself.

Here's a quick rundown, though it's basically self explanatory. You sign-up and complete a fairly extensive survey about you. Based upon the answers that you have chosen they will match you up with:

• Informational surveys (these don't get you into a product study but when you've completed five of these, expect some mystery product in the mail as compensation.)
• Some of these will actually offer immediate compensation upon completion--some mystery product(s).

• Pre-qualification surveys (these do NOT qualify you, necessarily, for a study but it serves to weed out the individuals that they do want to send a product study survey to. There is no compensation for this.)

• Product study surveys (these are going to determine whether or not you get to be a part of one of their studies. Allow me to warn you now that these are sometimes hard to get into because they are very specific with their criteria. If they are looking for a woman in her twenties with severe acne and oily skin, they will only accept such persons; if you don't fit what they're looking for, you will be disqualified from the study. These can get frustrating but if you stick to it, you'll probably get into a few studies within a year.)

You can participate:

• From your own home and have products mailed to you (what I do)
• Visit one of their testing centers from 7:30am-5:00pm
• Clark, New Jersey
• Solon, Ohio

They do not offer monetary compensation. Only some sort of product. So far I've received a lot of beauty and skincare products. Thus the reason why I LOVE this program! :)

Here is a link if you would like to sign up. There is more information posted on their website. Click here.