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

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.

IPSY BAG JULY 2013

My overall rating is 4/5

Ipsy is a monthly beauty subscription service that delivers deluxe size samples and full size beauty products straight to your door. You will typically get abut 4-5 products along with a cosmetic bag, once a month, for $10. Shipping and handling included. Your credit card will be billed on the first of every month but you can cancel your subscription at anytime. Expect your bag in the middle of each month.

I've heard a lot of great reviews about this company really stepping up their game in the past six months and decided to join in. This is my first bag from them that I PERSONALLY PURCHASED MYSELF. Below I will include pictures as well as my first impressions of each product. I'll update these later after I've actually really used the products.

I was so excited about all of these products! Although I decided to subscribe only after having seen the Benetint spoiler, because it's something I've been wanting to try it for so long.

Benetint by Benefit. This is the sample size version which is about half of the amount you would get in the full size bottle. I really like this product on my cheeks. It gave me a really pretty, barely noticeable, glow, which I believe is the purpose of blush. It's impossible to put too much since this stain is difficult to layer. I tried it on my lips and was severely disappointed. I could only get the stain to stick to the inner portion of my lips. Am I doing something wrong here? This stuff is watery and dries fast so work quick. Just saying.

Big Sexy Hair Weather Proof humidity resistant hairspray. I haven't tried it yet. I'll put this product to the test on Sunday. Let's see if it can endure Florida's humidity. (50ml)

Here are three different samples of bhcosmetics eye shadows from three different collections. The purple is from the Hollywood collection. The bronze looking color (middle) is from the San Francisco collection. The gold is from the Malibu collection. Malibu is the most pigmented of the three. They are all three very pretty, shimmery, colors  although I was hoping for more pigmentation from the Hollywood color. I'm excited to use the gold and the purple in a look that I have in mind.

The retractable Pouty Pop Crayon from POP Beauty in Coral Crush. This is a full size product. This is the second product I was most excited about. I was hoping to get the Fuchsia Flirt but this one is a pretty color as well. It's very smooth, moisturizing and highly pigmented. Overall, I'm satisfied; it's a great shade for the summertime. When applied is looks somewhat matte with a hint of shine.

 The last product is the COOLA unscented mineral sunscreen (SPF20) moisturizer. (7ml) I'll let you know what I think after I've worn it for a day. I don't really have any expectations for this product since it's just a moisturizer. I'll let you guys know if it's greasy or not.

Here's a link to the www.ipsy.com website. This is NOT a referral link.