Ahnspired: Essence

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Hi Guys!
Glow Recipe has started their Black Friday sale! They have a curated list of select products that are on sale for 40% off (no coupon code needed), which you can find here: https://www.glowrecipe.com/collections/black-friday-40-off, and then they also have a coupon code BLACKFRIDAY25 for 25% off the rest of your purchase that isn't on sale (the code will not apply to the items that are already on sale for 40% off, but it'll apply to the full priced items)...but what's even better is using the code JELLYMASKREVIEW.

I use an extension on my Chrome browser called Honey that automatically cycles through a bunch of known coupon codes to find you the best one and it found that code for me, so I got even more than 25% off the non-sale items, which was awesome. I don't know if it works for everyone, but definitely try that code first before trying the Black Friday code because if I had just stuck with the 25% off Black Friday code I would have only gotten $18.50 taken off my purchase, but because I used the Jelly code that Honey found for me I got $29.28 knocked off my full priced purchases.

Even more exciting though is that my newly beloved holy grail J.One Jelly Cream moisturizer is one of the items on sale for 40% off! Anywho, here is my haul from Glow Recipe. I know I said I was going to cut back and not spend as much this year, but...yeah. What can I say.

In alphabetical order, I got...

Blithe Vital Treatment Essence - 5 Energy Roots
Sephora: https://go.magik.ly/ml/oe4x/

A rejuvenating essence treatment that works to awaken dull, depleted skin with 5 'energy' packed root extracts such as Red Ginseng that harmonize and balance the skin for an even, glowing complexion.

Packed with 5 different types of multi-activating packed root extracts such as Red Panax Ginseng, Grandiflorum Root Extract, Lanceolata Root Extract, Indian Lotus Leaf Extract & Greater Burdock Root Extract to soothe irritated skin and provide a harmonizing treatment, balancing out unevenness in skin coloration and texture. This essence treatment works to deliver hydration and repair depleted skin for a renewed, healthy glow.

WHY: I've already tried and love the 9 Seeds essence and I recently got the 8 Nourishing Beans essence which I'm loving, so I wanted to go ahead and try out the third and final essence in this line...and it's one of the items on sale for 40% off, so what better time than now to give it a whirl.

THOUGHTS: Forthcoming

Blithe Vital Treatment Essence - 9 Essential Seeds

Jet: https://go.magik.ly/ml/oe4y/

A rejuvenating essence treatment that works to brighten dull complexions, lighten dark spots, and maintain even-toned skin while instantly hydrating with 9 superpowered seeds.

Packed with 9 seeds working to reveal brighter skin, this treatment essence can be applied to the face directly after cleansing and toning and followed with a moisturizer. Baobap seed contains high levels of illuminating and brightening Vitamin C, along with extracts of hyper-pigmentation busting Evening Primrose Oil and natural antibiotic Fennel seed, making this treatment ideal for troubled skin types and for those with uneven complexions and dark spots.

WHY: I've been really missing this essence, especially since I feel like my face could use some brightening action, so I got another bottle of this to use. Not one of the 40% off items, but with that Jelly code it pretty much was 40% off.

THOUGHTS: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2017/04/blithe-skincare.html

J.One Jelly Cream

Sephora: https://go.magik.ly/ml/oe4z/

A brightening, anti-wrinkle cream in that quickly absorbs into skin, creating a smooth and light barrier to protect the skin.

A thin layer of this lightweight gel texture cream creates a moisture barrier to deeply hydrate the skin without feeling sticky or greasy. Fullerene, a Nobel prize-winning ingredient, acts as an oxygen magnet, protecting against free radicals and plumping skin. A blend of natural citrus and Eucalyptus leaf oils and extracts brighten and energize skin for a smoother, bouncier appearance.

WHY: This is a newer product for me, but I fell hard and fast and was planning on getting backups of this anyway, so I got two. I was gonna get more, but then I got a hold of myself and only got two because as amazing as it is, it's not good to have skincare just sitting waiting to be used, I had already gotten a backup from Sephora and I do have a couple other moisturizer waiting to be tried and tested so I kept myself in check...but this is the time to get one and try it out because 1. it's AMAZING and 2. it's on sale for 40% off.

Oh, and something that I haven't mentioned in my review linked below is that this, amongst all the other amazing stuff it does for your skin, is a godsend for sebaceous filaments. I don't know what kind of sorcery was used to make this, but this totally got rid of the majority of sebaceous filaments on my nose and smoothed it out. My nose has never felt so smooth before. I will be updating my thoughts on this product, but I was wanting to actually wait and use this for a month before updating my thoughts since I was so quick to the draw with my initial review on this, but I just love it so much. It's like magic in a pot.

THOUGHTS: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2018/06/jone-skincare.html

Make P:rem Blue Ray Sun Gel

https://amzn.to/2YVM39q
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A milky, lightweight sun gel that provides broad spectrum SPF 50+ PA++++ UVA/UVB protection while dramatically cooling down skin's temperature.

Make P:rem's Blue Ray line counteracts the damage cause by hot Infrared waves and radiation by cooling down the skin surface by multiple degrees while still providing superior UVA and UVB protection. The milky and watery texture of the sun gel lets you say goodbye to greasy, pore-clogging sunscreens and white casts by drying clear for all skin tones. It's formulated with hydrating Chia seed extracts, calming Centella extract, and brightening Niacinamide in addition to SPF 50+ PA++++ to protect from sun damage. This mattifying sun gel works perfectly under makeup and can be used as a perfecting primer. Ideal for all skin types, especially combo and oily skin.

WHY: Now that I'm working out consistently everyday, which if you haven't seen my health and fitness posts you can catch up with me here: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com//search/label/HEALTH, but since I've been hitting the trails a lot I need some more sunscreen and I figured I would give this one a try. Seems expensive for what it is especially since you only get 75ml of product, but if it's really as lightweight as it claims to be I'm ok with that...whatever makes it not feel like sunscreen, so I will actually use it...I'm willing to pay a little more for that. Plus, it's SPF 50+ PA++++ and protects against both UVA and UVB, so it seems like a good sunscreen. I guess we'll see. There was another sunscreen from Make P:rem that was a part of the 40% off sale, but it was already sold out by the time I went to put in my order...even though the sale just started today, so I got this one instead.

THOUGHTS: Forthcoming

Make P:rem Safe Relief Mist

https://amzn.to/2G53Wvm
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A superfine pH-balanced mist that hydrates, revives, and soothes skin. Helps set and refresh makeup, too.

Make P:rem's Safe Relief Mist contains simple, gentle ingredients like healing marine algae and moisture-locking glycerin to tackle dryness, irritation, and sensitivity.

WHY: Honestly, I got this because it was on sale for 40% off and I love mists. There was no other particular reasoning for why I got this. If it hadn't been on sale I would not have gotten it...but who knows. Maybe it'll be amazing. We'll have to see.

THOUGHTS: Forthcoming

Whamisa Mini Moisturizing Daily Mist

https://whamisa.com.au/product/ausome-moisturising-daily-mist-120ml/

An organic waterless mist that intensely hydrates skin while refreshing, calming, and brightening with nourishing botanicals and natural oils in a travel-friendly mini size.

This bi-phase mist from Ausome, Whamisa's sister brand, mixes rejuvenating carrot seed oil with calming botanical extracts and waters for lasting hydration. The waterless formula contains over 50% rose water to brighten and soothe skin.

WHY: It was on sale, had cute packaging and it was a mini size...which means I can give it a test drive before committing to a full size. I also just love miniature sized products...and also, it's a bi-phase oil product, so it'll probably be very hydrating and a perfect mist for the winter without being too heavy and feeling like an oil...I hope.

THOUGHTS: Forthcoming

Whamisa Organic Flowers Olive Leaf Mist

https://amzn.to/30tSl0I
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The Whamisa Organic Flowers Olive Leaf Mist is a refreshing mist that instantly hydrates and soothes skin.

Whamisa utilizes a natural fermentation process to distill and preserve the potency of select natural ingredients. This refreshing mist is formulated with 92.5% organic ingredients, which are naturally fermented to preserve maximum efficacy. This unique Organic Flowers Olive Leaf Mist is water-free - instead it relies on a blend of Olive, Green Tea Extract and Aloe Vera extracts to help rehydrate and calm dry, depleted skin. Eco-cert & BDIH Standard Certified.

WHY: I've tried this mist before and I thought I had a review of this up on my blog already, but apparently I never did one...but the fact that I'm repurchasing this should tell you that I did really enjoy this mist. It's a great mist for the winter or for people with dry skin. It's a very hydrating mist that has a heft to it without being heavy. Also it's one of the 40% off items, so I figured I would pick it up again for the winter.

THOUGHTS: Forthcoming

References...

1. Glow Recipe

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https://go.magik.ly/ml/c72q/

Hey guys!

It's been a hot minute since I've done a haul post, but with the holiday shopping season upon us...you can expect me to make up for that. I probably shouldn't be spending so much money (not because I can't afford it, you should NEVER spend beyond your means, but because I should save and put it to better use), but stuff is so expensive nowadays I feel like those dollars add up real fast. I didn't even get a lot of stuff...at least I don't feel like I got a lot of stuff. Is 6 products considered a lot? Anywho, it still ended up costing so much money even with 20% off.

If I had gotten everything that was sitting in my cart (which was still not everything I wanted) I probably would've spent like $500...and that's without the new Dyson Airwrap set, so I did reign it in and pear down my list significantly. There is one more thing that I wish I would've kept in my cart, or at least traded for one of the other products that I did get, especially since it was limited edition, but it's too late now. The product I wish I would've gotten is the Marc Jacobs Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer in Shine A Light.

Since the Fenty Beauty isn't limited edition and the Marc Jacobs is, I kind of wish I would've gotten the Marc Jacobs instead and held off on the Fenty until the next VIB sale in the spring, but I was looking at the numbers and trying to bring down my overall spending and the Fenty was cheaper, so I went with that instead...but the gold is so beautiful and probably would've been perfect for the upcoming holiday season.

Anywho, no use lamenting over spilt milk. As for everything else, I am super excited to get and try these out (not that I'm not still excited for my Fenty lip gloss). You'll notice a trend of anti-aging skincare in this haul and that's because I've been really into anti-aging lately. I feel like my skin has suffered and gone through a lot this past year and it's really starting to show, so fingers crossed that I can help to reverse the clock with the help of these products...although I already know that the J.One Jelly Cream is working wonders on my skin.

Belif Aqua Bomb Mist

Sephora: https://go.magik.ly/ml/gs94/

An ultra-fine, soft, and lightweight mist formulated with Aqua Bomb’s lady’s mantle extract and star weed to hydrate skin for a healthy glow without smudging makeup.

This mist spray nozzle and formula are unique because the particles of this spray are smaller than water particles, making it ultra-lightweight and soft. The lightweight mist contains the Aqua Bomb's lady's mantle extract for a burst of hydration and star weed extract for a healthy glow. Not only does the mist balance the skin's oil and water levels (pH-balancing), but the mist container disperses long, ultra-fine mist with a single spray, allowing users to hydrate and add glow to skin without smudging makeup. Add a natural-looking radiance to your skin with the Aqua Bomb Mist.

THOUGHTS: Forthcoming

Blithe Vital Treatment Essence for Lifting

Sephora: https://go.magik.ly/ml/hbi4/

A hydrating, anti-aging essence that improves the appearance of rough skin with a blend of eight nourishing beans

This nourishing essence is formulated with 80 percent bean extracts—including lentil, black bean, carob, and soybean extracts. This soothing, deeply hydrating blend is supported by small capsules of vitamin E, which instantly melt into the skin upon application leaving it balanced and prepped for next skin care steps. Packed with antiaging and hydrating ingredients, skin is left smooth and youthful-looking.

THOUGHTS: Forthcoming

Fenty Beauty By Rihanna Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer - Diamond Milk

Sephora: https://go.magik.ly/ml/gs9w/

THE stop-everything, give-it-to-me gloss delivers explosive shine, now in two universal shades handpicked by Rihanna herself. Each shade is designed to be the ultimate finishing touch to any look. Drench lips in the Fenty Glow, a perfect rose nude—we’re talking the unicorn of nudes that looks good on everyone—Or glaze them in Diamond Milk, a shimmering wash of milky pearl that’s like a dewy highlight for your lips.

One luscious swipe of Gloss Bomb’s XXL wand gives lips more to love, while conditioning shea butter enriches from within. Lips look instantly fuller and smoother. The non-sticky formula is super shiny and has an addictive peach-vanilla scent you just can’t get enough of.

THOUGHTS: Forthcoming

J.One Jelly Cream

Sephora: https://go.magik.ly/ml/h5bl/

An anti-aging powerhouse with a Nobel Prize-winning ingredient for skin brightening, plumping, firming, and softening benefits.

Jelly Cream is an ultra-lightweight, anti-aging powerhouse that delivers a potent burst of brightening fullerene, a Nobel Prize-winning ingredient that oxygenates and delivers visible lift and plumpness to the skin. The silky gel formula provides lasting hydration, while a bouncy blend of manuka honey, propolis, and royal jelly nourishes the skin. The featherlight formula also brims with sugar cane extract and potent botanical moisturizers for a firm, fresh, luminous complexion.

THOUGHTS: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2018/06/jone-skincare.html

Private Doctor Minus Serum

Sephora: https://go.magik.ly/ml/hbib/

A silky, skin-smoothing anti-aging serum—inspired by ID Hospital's in-office treatments—to target sagging skin, wrinkles, and areas that lack elasticity, including the neck and décolleté.

This formula is infused with ID.SCULPT Technology—a blend of Micro-Tingling Spicules and a patented Sodium Deoxycholate Complex—that work together to help define and firm the appearance of skin over time. Experience the exclusive skin secrets from Dr. Sang Hoon Park, founder of Korea's premier dermatology clinic ID Hospital. ID Hospital's cutting edge procedures and research make it the insider and celebrity go-to destination for the latest skincare trends throughout Asia.

THOUGHTS: Forthcoming

Youth To The People Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream

Sephora: https://go.magik.ly/ml/gshe/

A deeply hydrating, calming moisture cream powered by adaptogenic herbs and mushrooms: ashwagandha, rhodiola, reishi, and holy basil.

This deeply moisturizing cream is especially good for dry skin types. Adaptogenic herbs and mushrooms calm the skin when faced with daily stressors like UV rays and environmental pollutants. Pentapeptide calms the stress reaction in sensitive and irritated skin.

THOUGHTS: Forthcoming

References...

1. Sephora

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Somang M Cerade Professional Texturizing Essence
https://www.yamibuy.com/item/3024012931

Size: 8 oz
This hair nourishing essence helps damaged hair, as well as replenishing oil and water. Forms a protective layer and superior improvement. Penetrates deep into hair, helps to restore the hair cortex and cuticle. This essence helps to protect hair proteins, inhibit hair deformation, make hair texture resilient.

HOW TO USE
After shampooing, apply desired amount evenly on damaged hair.

Tip: Only apply the mask on the damaged areas.

INGREDIENTS

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Mineral Oil, Ureedoplasene, Monstyrenecyrrlate, Copolymer, Hydrodehyde, Disodium, Disodium-Glycerin Brurdock Extract, Chamomile Flower Extract, Lima Bean Extract, Western Songu Extract, Oat Protein Hydrolyzed Keratain, Butylene Glycol, Green Tea Extract, Hazel Leaf Extract, Ethanol, Triethanolamine, Citric Acid, Sodium Citratetocopherol, Sodium Azide Caprylic Cid, Phenoxyethanol

VERDICT

July 10th, 2018: OMG, I LOVE this stuff. This has quickly become a must have product for me and I actually like it even better than the La'dor: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2016/04/lador.html and Project Beauty: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2016/12/project-beauty-haircare.html conditioners...because it lets me be "lazy".

I hate having to spend more time than I need to in the shower, so I LOVE leave in conditioners vs. traditional conditioners that are used in the shower. I'm definitely not much of a take my time and enjoy my shower/bath type of person. I like the idea of it, but in reality all my bubble baths and bath salts and bath bombs just sit there being unused. I'm definitely more of an I shower because I have to to stay clean and want to be in and out as quick as I can type of person, but I digress.

This is referred to as an essence and it says to only apply it to "damaged" areas, but I just use this stuff liberally all over my head as a leave in conditioner and it's totally fine because it's super lightweight...it doesn't weigh down my hair whatsoever, which is awesome and a big part of why I love it so much. I have very fine hair, so often times hair products will weigh it down and/or make my hair look greasy and not that great quickly, so I appreciate the fact that this is so lightweight whilst still giving me all the hydration and moisture that my hair needs.

Not only that, but this super lightweight gel-like cream also leaves my hair feeling super soft and smooth and shiny and healthy looking, so it's a winner all around. It's even got a ton of product in the tube so it lasts for a really long time as well, although if I really really wanted to nit pick...I would appreciate some super cute packaging, but that's only if I were being super nit picky since the packaging isn't ugly or terrible or anything. However, I did just notice that it lists mineral oil in the ingredients and I often hear about how it's not great to have mineral oil in products, so if you are ingredient conscious, FYI...oh, and it also contains ethanol (aka alcohol) as well, so that would be one negative...it's got a couple not so great ingredients in it's formula.

If you don't mind the mineral oil and alcohol though, this definitely gets my stamp of approval and I recommend giving it a try...especially if you're someone like me who has very fine hair and are looking for something that works beautifully without weighing your hair down.

References...

1. Beauteque link above