Showing posts with label fresh. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fresh. Show all posts

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Sample Round-Up! GlamGlow, Fresh, Laura Mercier, Dr Brandt, and Clinique!

Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Full size: $15 for 1.7oz
Sample value: $1.15 for 0.13oz
This cleanser was pleasant to use and completely removed all of my makeup and felt extremely gentle on the skin. I did not care for the smell which was rather herbal, and I do prefer my FAB cleanser. I would get another sample of this in the future for travel purposes, though.

GlamGlow Thisty Mud Hydrating Mask
Full size: $69 for 1.7oz
Sample value: $9.74 for 0.24oz tube
GlamGlow is such an expensive brand so I feel extra bourgeois when I get to try this stuff out. This yellowish mask is a medium thickness and feels pretty nice on the skin.  I put it on and night and let it sit there for however long I'd like (it gives no indication of time on the tube and says you can wash it off or just leave it) before either falling asleep or wiping my face with a cool towel. I do feel my skin feels hydrated after using this mask, but I must say, nearly $70 for a facial treatment is STEEP so I might try other face masks before splurging on this one.

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer
Full size: $36 for 1.75oz
Sample value: $1.43 for 0.07oz
I loved using this foundation primer. I felt it made my makeup apply smoothly and it hydrated my skin with out leaving an oil slick feeling as other primers do. I thought this was similar to the MUFE primer I loved so much and would definitely want to try this stuff out again or get it in full size.

Dr Brandt Needles No More
Full size: $95 for 1.7oz
Sample value: $4.75 for .085
Fortunately for me, I do not have wrinkles yet on my 24 year old skin. I love products like these to use as a preventative treatment and I put it on the outside corners of my eyes and between my brows. I don't see a visible different after applying, but it feels nice to know I might be doing my skin some good. In the very least I'm giving it some hydration!

Clinique Almost Lipstick in 'Black Honey'
Full size: $17 for 0.07oz
Sample value: $8.50 for half size (no indication of quantity on the tube!)
Look out folks, we've got a cult favorite over here! The Clinique almost lipstick is pretty great because it is a sheer formula that gives you a 'just bitten' wash of color that is easily buildable if you want a deeper pout.  On me, this goes on my lips as a light berry wash and feels really moisturizing. It does not last long, however, only wearing for about 2 hours before needing reapplication.

Total sample value: $25.57

I liked all the samples I tried this week though the real winner was the Laura Mercier Foundation Primer. I loved that stuff!

Try out your free samples! You never know what gems you might find!

xxSJ


Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Fresh Sugar Cravings Lip Trio Kit

Winter does nasty things to my skin and I'm feeling it ten fold during my first winter in New York. One of my favorite products I've discovered to combat the winter time blues are the Fresh Sugar Lip Treatments!
These lip products are super moisturizing and are blended with oils, wax, and actual sugar. They have a delectable sweet lemon taste to them that is so delicious! My sister recently bought me this little three pack that has an original, berry, and cherry version of this lip treatment.
 These ultra moisturizing lip products also are pretty pigmented! They give a sheer wash of color that's as buildable as you want and leaves a pleasant stain behind. They are also super glossy!
Top: Berry, Bottom: Cherry
The berry color applies a little bit patchy but looks far worse in the photo above because of its shine! The cherry color was surprisingly pigmented and looks like any other bright red lipstick but with a high shine finish. 
Left: Berry, Right: Cherry... if you haven't noticed I have a big forehead yet... SURPRISE!
I love these lip products because they're comfortable and moisturizing but pack a colorful punch. I definitely recommend taking advantage of multi-packs of these products or when they're included in a kit as they are pretty expensive. A normal size is $22.50 for 0.15oz of product which is pretty steep! When I run out of my smaller sizes of these guys I will probably invest in a full-size as these have become my holy grail for tackling the dry winter season!


xxSJ