Product Reviews

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OUAI St. Barts Body Creme

I recieved this OUAI St. Barts body creme from Influenster and OUAI in exchange for my honest review. When I opened the jar of OUAI body creme, I was immediately whisked away to a tropical vacation. With notes of dragon fruit, orange blossom, tuberose and baltic amber, you are whisked away by a scent that is absolutely divine. At first, I thought that the coconut in the creme was overpowering, but when I put the creme on the coconut was subtle. What stood out were the notes of tuberose and orange blossom.

The body creme is very nourishing and hydrating to the skin without being too thick or greasy. The creme has capuaca butter to hydrate the skin along with coconut oil and squalane that nourishes the skin to leave it glowing. The creme is sulfate free, vegan, and cruelty free.

A little goes a long way and leaves your skin silky smooth. This body creme will give you a subtle glow. It will leave you feeling glowing, refreshed, and you will drift away to your favorite island.

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OUAI St. Barts Body Creme

I recieved this OUAI St. Barts body creme from Influenster and OUAI in exchange for my honest review. When I opened the jar of OUAI body creme, I was immediately whisked away to a tropical vacation. With notes of dragon fruit, orange blossom, tuberose and baltic amber, you are whisked away by a scent that is absolutely divine. At first, I thought that the coconut in the creme was overpowering, but when I put the creme on the coconut was subtle. What stood out were the notes of tuberose and orange blossom.

The body creme is very nourishing and hydrating to the skin without being too thick or greasy. The creme has capuaca butter to hydrate the skin along with coconut oil and squalane that nourishes the skin to leave it glowing. The creme is sulfate free, vegan, and cruelty free.

A little goes a long way and leaves your skin silky smooth. This body creme will give you a subtle glow. It will leave you feeling glowing, refreshed, and you will drift away to your favorite island.

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Gentleman Society by Givenchy

I was kindly gifted this incredible fragrance by Givenchy and Influenster. As a fragrance lover, I was so excited for my husband to test this men’s fragrance. It is amazing.

The parfum for men can be worn on a daily basis. It is subtly seductive yet not too overpowering. You can wear it to work or an evening out.

With top notes of fresh sage and cardamom. The middle note is floral. The vanilla, sandalwood, and cedarwood add the warmth and base of this very masculine scent.

I would definitely reccomend this parfum for men by Givenchy. It is a new additition to their men’s fragrances. The glass bottle with the Givenchy branding will sit beautiful upon your vanity.

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No7 Matte Blush

No7, which is know for its skincare also has makeup. I was kindly gifted the matte blush in the color peaches from No7 and Bzzagent. I was excited to try the matte blush because I have never tried their makeup.

The blush is enriched with vitamin E to condition your skin throughout wear. It is a powder not cream blush. The blush is highly pigmented so you only need a small amount.

The peach is a beautiful pinkish peach. The packaging is basic, but right off the bat you can see the beautiful color. Apply the blush in small circular motions. You can always build upon the color.

Compared to other drugstore brands this blush ranks highly. It is a good option to have in rotation. Do you use drugstore brand or prestige cosmetics? Maybe a mixture of both? Let me know in the comments along with some of your favorite brands.

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Slip Sleep Mask

A while back, if you told me I needed a silk sleep mask, it would of been on the bottom of my list of things to purchase. Now, I am a firm believer in sleeping with silk. My silk sleep mask and silk pillowcases are not only comfy and cool, but neccessary to the health of my skin and hair.

For a while now, I have been getting eyelash extensions. I had purchased a contour sleep mask not made of silk to protect my lashes. I found the mask to be itchy and it felt rough on my skin. After learning, how silk would absorb less of my skincare products and help my skin retain its moisture, I began searching for a silk one.

After lots of research, I decided to purchase the Slip silk contour sleep mask. The contour allows the mask to not touch my eyes or lashes and the silk is so soft I hardly feel like I have anything on. The strap is comfortable and has enough give that it doesn’t crease my hair.

The sleep mask is pure silk inside and out, some are not. The patented slipsilk is made of the highest (6A) long fiber mulberry silk. The sleep mask has a thickness of 22 momme. The higher the momme, the better.

I also love that Slip uses non toxic dyes. The sleep masks come in an array of beautiful colors. I purchased the violet moon sleep mask that was on sale in a Beauty Sleep over set. The set included, 1 large moonflower slipsilk scrunchie and 1 black slipsilk skinny scrunchie along with the violet moon sleep mask. This was a limited edition set, but I was more than happy to use the slipsilk scrunchies on my long hair.

Ladies and gents, I do not ever see myself going back to a regular sleep mask. You cannot beat a high quality silk sleep mask. Invest in yourself and selfcare. You wont regret it.

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Kylie Jenner Lip Kit

In 2015, the first Kylie Jenner Lip Kit was launched. Kylie Cosmetics has since expanded its brand into much more including skincare. I have to admit, I had yet to try the lip kit everyone raves about. I thought it may of been a bit overhyped until recently.

I purchased my first Kylie Jenner Matte Lip Kit in Posy. For a little over thirty dollars, you get the liquid matte lipgloss and a lip pencil to match. That is a decent price point considering many lipglosses are a little under or over that. Plus you have to usually buy the lip pencil seperate.

The instructions say to line your lips first then apply the lipgloss. The lip liner is soft and easy to apply. It did not smudge and feels nice on the lips. The matte lipgloss was also easy to apply. It went on smoothly and dried quickly. I immediately fell in love with the color Posy. Its a nice soft pinkish mauve.

Now, I do believe that the lip kits are not overhyped. They are at a decent price point. The product is good quality and the lip kits come in some beautiful shades.

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Dr. Teal’s Shea Sugar Scrub

I was kindly gifted the Dr. Teal’s Shea Sugar Scrub from Influenster and Dr. Teals. This is an exfoliating sugar scrub. Exfoliating your skin sloughs away any of your extra skin cells that are left over after new ones are regenerated on a daily basis as skin cells renew. This keeps our skin brighter and gives it that glow. Exfoliation can also stimulate collagen production which can keep the skin looking younger and firmer.

Therefore, if you didn’t know before, these are a few of the benefits of exfoliation. So, now you can understand why I was excited fo try the Dr. Teals Shea Sugar Scrub. Exfoliating your skin a few times a week is a great habit. I would reccomend doing so once per week, working your way up.

The scrub felt great on my skin. I applied the scrub gently in circular motions massaging into my skin in a warm bath. The scrub is thick and gritty of course. However, it is not a dry scrub or watery. It lathers on nicely. The scent was very pleasant. After rinsing and slathering on some Dr. Teals collagen lotion, my skin feels amazing.

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Not Your Mothers Curl Talk

I was kindly gifted Not Your Mothers Curl Talk bond building shampoo, conditioner, and hair mask. I was excited to try because I have curly thick hair. I do get Brazillian blowouts every three to four months, but my hair still has a curl until styled. What I like most about this product is that it is silicone and sulfate free. The product is at a good price point and is easily accesible. You can buy these at your local Target, drugstore, or even Amazon.

Let us go over my experience using the products. I first began with the shampoo. I loved the way it lathered up. While, it did lather well, I found myself using a large amount to cover my hair. The smell was not unpleasant and very faint. This would be good for someone sensitive to fragrance. I did expect my hair to feel a bit more hydrated afterwards. Last but not least, after fully cleansing and rinsing my hair, I applied the hair mask. I let it sit for about five minutes before rinsing. This was more hydrating than the conditioner.

My final take, is that the product is a good option for someone that wants a curly hair friendly product. You may find yourself using up the product earlier than most if your hair is super thick. However, at the reasonable price point it would likely be worth it.

Currently, I am using a salon brand product which I feel is not a fair comparison. I would see myself purchasing the bond building hair mask again. This is a good option for many and clearly curly girl friendly.

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Vegamour Gro Lash Serum

Vegamour Gro Lash Serum is a plant based serum with natural ingredients to help promote longer, thicker lashes. There is only one FDA approved lash serum, Latisse that many swear by. However, it has the potential of some very unwanted side effects along with general eye irritation and discomfort. Now there are many over the counter lash serums that are all the rage, but they too can cause these side effects. Unlike, Latisse though, these brands do not have to mention the potential side effects. A lot of the problem is caused by prostaglandins. Some, eye lash serums will list these way down the line in the ingredients.

Personally, risking my eye health did not outweigh the benefit of longer, fuller lashes. But, after a while of having eyelash extensions and coming across someone who did them improperly, I had brittle damaged lashes. I decided to take a break from lash extensions and get my lashes in better shape. Vegamour Gro Lash Serum, seemed to fit the bill of a lash serum I felt good about using. It does not contain prostaglandins or any of the nasty ingredients I wanted to avoid.

I am going on week three of use and my lashes seem stronger and thicker. I do not notice a huge difference in lash length but did not expect that from a natural lash serum. I am getting the results I expected. My lashes are being conditioned and repaired.

I use the lash serum twice daily. In the morning I apply at the lash line after cleansing. Then I let it dry before applying any makeup. At night, I do the same minus any makeup. There has been zero irritation around my eyes. I intend to continue to use this product even with lash extensions. If you want healthier, thicker lashes without the pesky side effects then I definitely recommend Vegamour Gro Lash Serum.

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MAC Lipstick in Whirl

This is a creamy matte lipstick in a neutral rose shade. It is said to be great for all skin types, but I found it to be somewhat dull for my preference. I still use the lipstick to blend with other shades because of the nice tone combined with the long lasting wear of MAC lipstick.

If you are looking for a natural lip shade with just a hint of color then this shade will work well. The lipstick does not cake and is not too drying. It is a very blendable formula that you can achieve many looks with if desired. Adding a nice gloss like MAC’s lipglass is another great option.

This lipstick will definitely help you achieve that nineties lip trend and you may find it to be a staple in your personal collection. For me its is a bit too light, but many rave about this color. The quality is exceptional like many other MAC products. Buying this in the mini was the perfect way for me to experiment with this color.