Showing posts with label REN. Show all posts
Showing posts with label REN. Show all posts

Review: REN F10 Smooth & Renew Mask

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

If you have sensitive and irritable skin, but still want to refresh and brighten your complexion, then I have the perfect mask for you. The REN F10 Smooth & Renew Mask uses bio extracts from Mexican Papayas, Barbados Cherries, & Arctic Blackcurrents to gently exfoliate without irritating the skin whatsoever. The sticky, marmalade-like mask not only feels relaxing and refreshing, but there are noticeable improvements in the texture of the skin when the mask is removed. 


There are times when a mask with acids and clays is too much for my easily irritated skin. Many times, I turn to fruit acid/extract based products like this one. I would definitely add this lovely mask to the list of products to try ifyou are interested in testing out chemical exfoliation. If you are looking to slough away that dead skin and brighten your pretty face in a gentle and effective way, you can find this natural and cruelty free product at many online retailers. A bit on the pricier end, at $37, I still find it to be well worth the investment. 


Be sure to leave your face mask recommendations in the comments below. I love the effectiveness and spa/relaxation time that at-home masking can provide. 

Empties: September 2013

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

As usual, my empties video is over 20 minutes long! Over the past month I came to the completion of more makeup items than ever before! Make sure to watch the video linked below to see mini reviews of all the products I finished up over the month of September. Many favorites went into the recycle bin, but of course there were many that I will never purchase again.


Products Mentioned:

Butter London Acetone Free Lacquer Remover Sergeant Peppermint (discontinued)*

Travel/Sample Sizes:

L'Occitane Aromachologie Soothing Shampoo*
Tresemme Moisture Rich, Vitamin E Conditioner for Dry or Damaged Hair
Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Heat Protect Spray
Oscar Blandi Pronto Texture & Volume Spray
Orofluido Elixer*
Shikai Borage Therapy Advanced Formula Fragrance Free
Grecian Oil Body Lotion (x4)
Kiehl's Nashi Blossom & Pink Grapefruit Hand & Body Lotion*
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Usage Dry Oil*
Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Body Lotion
Origins Blade Runner Energizing Shave Cream*
Kiehl's Creme de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Body Polish*
Evian Mineral Water Spray To Go*
Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Vitamin C Collagen Booster*
Perricone MD Blue Plasma*
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser (x2)*
Dior Instant Gentle Cleansing Oil
bareMinerals Active Cell Renewal Night Serum*
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed*
Bliss Triple Oxygen + C Energizing Cream*
Alpha-H Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF 50+*

* = I would repurchase

Hope you enjoy!

Empties: March 2013

Saturday, April 6, 2013

You would think that after months and months of doing these empties posts/videos there would come a point where the sheer quantity would slow down. Apparently not. I won't lie, I love collecting the products and watching my bag of empties grow more full as the month progresses. It's a sick satisfaction. I am a consumer. It's that simple.


Anyway, as far as the products go, I finished a few interesting skincare bits (yes, cleanser is interesting to me) and a few makeup items that always seem to shock the masses that I get through (the masses being my one friend who reads this, HI DIANA). Regardless, I hope you guys enjoyed the video and snazzy empty-product-porn.


Products Mentioned:

Lush Christmas Eve Bubble Bar*
Lush Santa's Sack Bubble Bar*
Travel/Sample Sizes:

Sundari Gotu Kola & Walnut Body Exfoliator (x2)*
Kiehl's Nashi Blossom & Pink Grapefruit Hand & Body Lotion (2)*
Kiehl's Olive Fruit Oil Nourishing Conditioner*
Kiehl's Amino Acid Conditioner*
Kiehl's Amino Acid Shampoo*
Bumble & Bumble Color Minded Shampoo*
Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque*
Matrix Biolage Exquisite Oil*
GLAMGLOW Tingling & Exfoliating Mud Mask*
Caudalie Cleansing Water*
ShuUemura Cleansing Beauty Oil Premium a/o Advanced Formula*
Lancome Creme Mousse Confort Creamy Foaming Cleanser*
Clarins 'UV Plus HP' Multi-Protection Day Screen SPF 40*
Bobbi Brown Hydrating Eye Cream*
Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Repair Eye Serum*
bareMinerals Multi-Wrinkle Repair
Love + Toast Gin Blossom Shea Butter Hand Creme*
Narciso Rodriguez for her Eau de Parfum
Betsey Johnson Too Too Pretty Eau de Parfum
Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Lash Building Mascara
Hourglass No. 28 Primer Serum
bareMinerals Stroke of Light Eye Brightener

* = products i would repurchase


Love,
Claire

Empties: January 2012

Monday, February 18, 2013

Another month, another absurd amount of empty products. I really thought that I would slow down at some point, but that is obviously not the case. Anyhow, my addiction to beauty products and makeup and my rate of using them can hopefully help me compare and contrast so many different products. Make sure to check out the video below to hear mini reviews on each of these products. 


Products Mentioned:

365 Cotton Rounds*

Sample/Travel Sizes:


* = I would repurchase


Hope you enjoyed!
Claire

Favorites: December 2012

Monday, January 21, 2013

The month of December was hectic to say the least. Not only are the holidays usually a fun but overwhelming experience, but I also decided to move 1,000 miles only a mere 4 days after graduating from my masters program. As far as products went, I used very little makeup and stuck to my skincare routine. Falling back in love with some of my regular products while being able to really focus on a few new ones (my blushes) actually produced a few favorites form to talk about. Watch the video to see my full explanations on the products.


Products Mentioned:

Kryolan for Glossybox Glossy Rosewood Blush
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Fantastic
Kat Von D Little Sinners Eyeshadow Palette

Thanks for watching!
Love, Claire
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