Don't Buy!
While I really wanted to like this lotion (in part due to the sea-buckthorn oil, which has rumored skin-healing properties), I didn't. It smelled medicinal, it made my skin look super greasy, and I didn't notice any improvement in skin tone while using it. In fact, I even got a couple of blemishes.
However, on the upside, the lotion has a perfect environmental working group score of 0.
If you're interested, you can purchase the cream on Sanre's website here.
Showing posts with label Face Moisturizer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Face Moisturizer. Show all posts
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Sanre Organic Skinfood - Lavender Dream Night Cream
Buy!
Though I tend to be skeptical of fancy nightcreams, I received a sample of this when I purchased some sunscreen from Sanre and fell in love. The cream has a lovely lavender scent, and left my skin clear and well-moisturized (but not greasy). The only downside is the price.
The moisturizer has an environmental working group score of 1.
Purchase the skin cream (free shipping!) on Sanre's website here.
Though I tend to be skeptical of fancy nightcreams, I received a sample of this when I purchased some sunscreen from Sanre and fell in love. The cream has a lovely lavender scent, and left my skin clear and well-moisturized (but not greasy). The only downside is the price.
The moisturizer has an environmental working group score of 1.
Purchase the skin cream (free shipping!) on Sanre's website here.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Philosophy - Hope in a Jar
Buy!
I adore this stuff - every single time I use it at night I wake up looking amazing in the morning, so much so that I actually hesitate to wash or even touch my face. I've even skipped sunscreen and makeup and gone straight to work so people can see how clear my skin is after using this moisturizer. Because of the lactic acid, the moisturizer functions as a mild exfoliant that clears away dead skin cells, so additional exfoliation isn't necessary. I do have a couple friends who experienced irritation after using this product so I'd start with a smaller jar if it's your first time trying it.
Unfortunately, it has an environmental working group score of 4, which is higher than I'd prefer for a basic moisturizer. Hopefully Philosophy will remove some of the unnecessary fragrance to improve this in the future.
Read more about Hope in a Jar on Philosophy's website.
I adore this stuff - every single time I use it at night I wake up looking amazing in the morning, so much so that I actually hesitate to wash or even touch my face. I've even skipped sunscreen and makeup and gone straight to work so people can see how clear my skin is after using this moisturizer. Because of the lactic acid, the moisturizer functions as a mild exfoliant that clears away dead skin cells, so additional exfoliation isn't necessary. I do have a couple friends who experienced irritation after using this product so I'd start with a smaller jar if it's your first time trying it.
Unfortunately, it has an environmental working group score of 4, which is higher than I'd prefer for a basic moisturizer. Hopefully Philosophy will remove some of the unnecessary fragrance to improve this in the future.
Read more about Hope in a Jar on Philosophy's website.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Avène - Thermal Water / Eau Thermale
Don't buy!
After viewing this product suspiciously for years, I was in the airport returning from a French vacation involving copious amounts of sun and sunscreen -- leaving my face dry and irritated. Wanting to arrive back looking fresh and dewy (nearly impossible after a long flight) I grabbed a bottle of this at the airport and misted myself once an hour until I landed. Though I didn't notice a single change in my skin upon my return, that didn't necessarily mean anything. However, I've since kept the bottle on my desk at work and used it once or so a day and, similarly, no change. While it's undeniably refreshing to spritz yourself on a hot day or while at work, a spray bottle with plain water (and perhaps a few drops of olive oil for moisture) would work just as well.
Unsurprisingly, the product has a perfect environmental working group score of 0, since it's essentially water.
Read more about Eau Thermale here.
After viewing this product suspiciously for years, I was in the airport returning from a French vacation involving copious amounts of sun and sunscreen -- leaving my face dry and irritated. Wanting to arrive back looking fresh and dewy (nearly impossible after a long flight) I grabbed a bottle of this at the airport and misted myself once an hour until I landed. Though I didn't notice a single change in my skin upon my return, that didn't necessarily mean anything. However, I've since kept the bottle on my desk at work and used it once or so a day and, similarly, no change. While it's undeniably refreshing to spritz yourself on a hot day or while at work, a spray bottle with plain water (and perhaps a few drops of olive oil for moisture) would work just as well.
Unsurprisingly, the product has a perfect environmental working group score of 0, since it's essentially water.
Read more about Eau Thermale here.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Keys - Solar Rx Broad Spectrum Sunblock
Buy!
Once I became committed to locating a sunscreen that used either zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as its base, I suffered through a lot of white skin and thick, sticky creams. Solar Rx is perhaps the ONLY sunscreen I've tried thus far that doesn't suffer from these downsides. It blends seamlessly into my skin and looks great alone or under makeup. I love the scent, and because of the zinc oxide base I'm more protected from aging UV radiation than if I was using a chemical based sunscreen. I've recommended it to countless friends, and all of them have been satisfied. Though it's admittedly a bit expensive, it does seem to last for quite awhile.
Even better, the sunscreen has an Environmental Working Group score of 1, out of a possible 10, meaning it's incredibly safe.
You can read about the sunscreen on Keys' website or purchase it on Amazon.
Once I became committed to locating a sunscreen that used either zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as its base, I suffered through a lot of white skin and thick, sticky creams. Solar Rx is perhaps the ONLY sunscreen I've tried thus far that doesn't suffer from these downsides. It blends seamlessly into my skin and looks great alone or under makeup. I love the scent, and because of the zinc oxide base I'm more protected from aging UV radiation than if I was using a chemical based sunscreen. I've recommended it to countless friends, and all of them have been satisfied. Though it's admittedly a bit expensive, it does seem to last for quite awhile.
Even better, the sunscreen has an Environmental Working Group score of 1, out of a possible 10, meaning it's incredibly safe.
You can read about the sunscreen on Keys' website or purchase it on Amazon.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Organic Olive Oil!
Buy!
By far the best beauty product I've discovered thus far is olive oil. It's not greasy. Really.
I first started using it as an occasional face moisturizer. It's extremely hydrating, and aside from making you smell "like a salad" (or so says my boyfriend) there isn't a single downside; olive oil is extremely cheap and about as natural a product as you can get. (As an aside, my boyfriend now uses olive oil to moisturize more frequently than I do.) My only caveat is that does get a bit greasy if used as a body moisturizer, and I wouldn't recommend it unless you're going to put on head to toe pajamas immediately after application.
I've also started to use olive oil as a shaving lotion (after being repeatedly disappointed by some of the other options available). To make it easier to use, I put my olive oil in a stainless steel mister (I use Misto brand) and spray a bit on my legs. It provides a completely smooth surface, I never cut myself or get shaving bumps, and it moisturizes as well!
By far the best beauty product I've discovered thus far is olive oil. It's not greasy. Really.
I first started using it as an occasional face moisturizer. It's extremely hydrating, and aside from making you smell "like a salad" (or so says my boyfriend) there isn't a single downside; olive oil is extremely cheap and about as natural a product as you can get. (As an aside, my boyfriend now uses olive oil to moisturize more frequently than I do.) My only caveat is that does get a bit greasy if used as a body moisturizer, and I wouldn't recommend it unless you're going to put on head to toe pajamas immediately after application.
I've also started to use olive oil as a shaving lotion (after being repeatedly disappointed by some of the other options available). To make it easier to use, I put my olive oil in a stainless steel mister (I use Misto brand) and spray a bit on my legs. It provides a completely smooth surface, I never cut myself or get shaving bumps, and it moisturizes as well!
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