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Farmacy Bright On Massage-Activated Vitamin C Mask with Echinacea GreenEnvy™
Sephora: https://go.magik.ly/ml/hkv7/

Size: 1.7 oz / 50 ml
A color-changing vitamin C clay mask that brightens and detoxes skin by removing buildup and impurities to visibly improve the appearance of skin texture and tone.

Brighten and detox in one step with this color-changing vitamin C clay mask that changes color as it transforms the appearance of skin. The formula brightens and detoxes by removing buildup and impurities to visibly improve the appearance of texture and tone. As you massage it into your skin, the vitamin C capsules burst, turning the mask from lavender to green, so you know it's working to bring out your brightest, most perfect skin. This mineral-rich clay removes excess oil and impurities to visibly diminish the appearance of pores, while a blend of fruit-derived AHAs and vitamin C brightens and clarifies.

HOW TO USE
Apply a generous amount evenly to clean skin, massaging in circular motions until color transformation has occurred.
Avoid eye area.
Leave on for five to ten minutes, depending on skin sensitivity.
Rinse with water to remove.
May be applied two to three times a week.

***Precautions: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun. Use sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using this product and for one week after discontinuation.***

INGREDIENTS
Micro-Encapsulated Vitamin C: Releases powerful brightening and clarifying benefits to leave skin looking brighter and more even toned.
Kaolin and Bentonite Clay: Helps detox skin by removing excess oil and impurities and visibly diminishes the appearance of pores.
Fruit-Derived Blend Of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Bilberry, Sugarcane, Orange, Lemon, Sugar Maple): Help support natural cell turnover to reveal a brighter, smoother looking complexion.
Aloe + Superfood Blend Of Apple, Broccoli, Kale, Blueberry and Cucumber: Help nourish, moisturize, and soothe skin.

Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Kaolin, Glycerin, Bentonite, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Sorbitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lauroyl Lysine, Chromium Oxide Greens, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Betaine, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Abies Sibirica Oil, Cellulose Gum, Sucrose, Mica, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Manganese Violet, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Algin, Bioflavonoids, Limonene, Linalool

THOUGHTS
November 18th, 2018: This stuff totally works. I had forgotten that I even had this, but I was doing some decluttering and cleaning and found this rolling around one of my drawers, so I decided to give it a whirl since I had been wanting a brightening product to use. Somehow I didn't have any on hand and so I've been waiting for Black Friday to roll around to get the Blithe 9 Essential Seeds Essence: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2017/04/blithe-skincare.html...but then I saw this had the words "bright" and "vitamin c" in the name, so I tried it out right away and I was not disappointed.

This is a clay mask that looks and feels like any other regular clay mask. It applies and spreads nicely and while it says it comes out of the tube lavender and turns green (here's the Sephora swatch)...

I found that it came out of the tube white...maybe a very very light mint, but definitely not lavender. Please ignore my dry crusty hand, but does this look lavender to you?

At any rate, it definitely does turn green as you massage it on the face, which was cool and made it a little more fun and interesting to use. While on the face it did sting a little bit initially, but nothing that was unbearable or anything like that and it did die down and go away as time went on, so not a big deal.

I left it on for about 8 minutes or so before rinsing it off with warm water. It does rinse off easily, but can get very messy, so I would recommend using a wet washcloth to wipe this off...I had puddles of green water all over my sink and bathroom floor and running down my neck, but maybe I'm just a messy face washer. I feel like people are so neat and pretty when washing and rinsing their face, at least the people I've seen on youtube and stuff, but I am not. I don't know how they do that because I'm just a hot mess at the sink, but there I go off on a tangent again.

Anywho, once removed, this left my face feeling so silky soft and smooth and definitely was noticeably and visibly brighter and more even toned than it was before. My face just looked a lot healthier and alert and awake and nice. I was surprised by what a noticeable difference this made on my face. Also, I felt like my skincare went on better and nicer after using this. If you're looking for a mask that will give you immediate gratification then definitely give this a try. It's not cheap, but it works and is totally worth it.

If you're more looking for a product to work wonders on the pores than I would suggest the Dr. Brandt Pores No More Mask: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2018/10/dr-brandt-skincare.html (which also gives you immediate gratification), but if you're looking for some immediately noticeable brightening action than definitely give this one a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed...BUT do pay attention to the precaution that they give since this does contain AHA...so remember your sunscreen.

Farmacy Dew It All Total Eye Cream with Echinacea GreenEnvy™

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

Size: 0.5 ml / 15 ml

Treat the total eye zone with the cream that truly does it all! Our bestselling formula brightens, hydrates, de-puffs and fights the signs of aging, stress and fatigue for a youthful, more radiant appearance.

Minimizes signs of aging. Echinacea GreenEnvy™ contains a high concentration of the phytochemical cichoric acid, a potent natural antioxidant which helps protect and firm the skin by inhibiting the enzymes that break down collagen. Dew It All also contains algae and rose hip extract to help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Boosts moisture. This weightless hydrator is infused with hyaluronic acid—nature’s moisture magnet—that goes deep within the skin’s surface to boost moisture and elasticity.

Soothes & renews. Baobab fruit and vitamin C help support cell renewal to reveal a youthful, radiant glow, while chamomile and calendula extracts calm and reduce redness.

Primes for color. Sinks effortlessly into skin. No stinging. No tackiness. It’s the perfect eye primer!

HOW TO USE

Morning and evening, tap a small amount above and around eyelids and under eyes. Smooth gently with inward sweeping motions to avoid stretching skin.

INGREDIENTS

Echinacea Green Envy™, Algae, and Rosehip Extract: Help brighten, visibly firm and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid: Boosts moisture and visual elasticity.

Baobab Fruit Oil: Aids in cell renewal to reveal a youthful radiance.

Chamomile and Calendula Extracts: Help reduce redness and promote soothing benefits.

Water, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Jojoba Esters, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Patented Echinacea Purpurea ‘Greenenvy’ Root Extract, Candelilla/ Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Undecane, Adansonia Digitata Seed (Baobab) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Gluconolactone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Tridecane, Arachidyl Alcohol, Ribose, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Behenyl Alcohol, Strelitzia Nicolai Seed Aril Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Gellan Gum, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Cellulose Gum, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Amino-Esters-1, Calcium Gluconate, Amino Ester-1, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Muricatum Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Algae Extract, Salicylicacid, Ocimumsanctumleafextract, Tocopherol, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Lawsonia Inermis Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Extract, Pearl Powder (Margarita Powder), Sorbic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Glycolate

THOUGHTS

October 24th, 2018: This stuff is AMAZING. It's got a formula that I hate, but I LOVE this stuff for one reason, a big reason...because it works...to keep the evil sleep creases at bay. Despite the fact that I hate the heavy emollient suffocating formula this has, which to be honest I don't understand why an eye cream would be formulated to be this emollient since the skin around our eyes is thinner and more delicate and it seems unnecessary, but at any rate I love this despite that because it works wonders on my eye creases.

I'm someone that shoves my face into my pillow when I sleep. I can't help it. I've tried to sleep on my back, but I invariably end up on my side with my face shoved into my pillow. It's what's comfortable and works for me and I've thought about getting one of those silk pillowcases, but they're just so plain and not pretty...which is a stupid reason for not getting one, especially if having a silk pillow really does help to protect your skin and hair as it claims, but honestly...they can also be stupid expensive. I think Sephora has one that's like $100...for a stinking pillow case! A, as in one pillow case...not two...not a set, but one pillow case.

Anywho, I also just love my current pillow cases. If you don't already know, I LOVE cute things and I found this super cute fabric at Joann's that I absolutely love and so I made my own pillow cases out of the flannel fabric and it's so stinking adorable...but it's really not skin friendly at all. My super cute and adorable pillow cases were carving deep crevices into my outer eye and ironing that sucker in like nobodies business. It was like the San Andreas fault was trying to set up shop on my outer eye. It was getting so bad and so quickly that I actually considered giving in and not using the super adorable pillow cases and trading them in for a better fabric. I even considered giving in and just buying that stupid expensive pillow case even though just the thought of spending so much on a pillow case pained me.

But then I got this in my Fall 2018 FabFitFun box and I gave it a go and omg it's amazing. It plumped that sucker right up and keeps it that way. No more sleep creases...or in my case crevices. Now I can continue to use my super adorable pillow case without having to worry about the deep crevices that were forming on my outer eye. What a win win. Although...that fabric is still not great for the skin in general...and hair too overall, so I probably shouldn't use it so much...but I mean, how cute is this print?

Sups adorable right? I made it into a bed sheet too...so maybe I should just keep it as a bed sheet and switch out the pillow cases, but oh my god I love this print. I wish they had this print in a variety of other fabric types too, but they only had this print in flannel 😞

Anywho, this is a heavy emollient cream though, so I don't apply it all over the eye. I just strategically target it to my outer eye crease just where I need it because when I first tried this and used it all over the eye area, like it suggests, it caused milia and I had little bumps forming on my eye area, which can happen when you use product that's too heavy for the skin and like I said above, the skin around your eye is thinner and more delicate so it doesn't take much...hence why I don't understand why one would create an eye cream that is so thick and emollient, which speaking of emollient this does take a bit of time and effort to pat this baby into the skin. Definitely not a quick absorber, but I've found that using it in conjunction with the anti-aging side of my Foreo does help it to sink in faster and better.

I initially thought using less product was the way to go to speed up the process and also prolong the use of this product since it ain't cheap, but that just made it less effective, so don't be stingy. Make sure to get enough of the product and just be patient or if you have a Foreo use that to help it along. It can be a bit of a pain in the ass, but it's worth it because it keeps those pesky sleep creases away. Come Black Friday, you can bet that I'll have a couple of these in my cart ready for check out...which speaking of, can you believe November is just around the corner already? The holiday season is creeping up on us! I'm so excited! I love the holidays 😍

Farmacy Honey Potion Renewing Antioxidant Hydration Mask with Echinacea GreenEnvy
Sephora: https://go.magik.ly/ml/cxla/

Size: 4.1 oz/ 117g

A warming massage face mask that nourishes and revitalizes the skin for a glowing, smooth complexion.

This face mask enhances and hydrates the skin for a younger appearance. It features an intensely moisturizing combination of honey (a natural humectant used since ancient times), propolis (an antiseptic found in beehives), and amino acid-rich royal jelly. Echinacea GreenEnvy™ is a unique variant of echinacea purpurea, which contains a high concentration of the phytochemical cichoric acid—a potent, natural antioxidant that enhances hydration and the purifying benefits of honey. Glycerin attracts moisture to the skin and provides hydrating effects for a suppler appearance. When glycerin comes in contact with the skin and is gently massaged, it transforms into a rich cream with a warming sensation to create a luxurious experience.

HOW TO USE
Cleanse and tone the skin. Use the spatula to scoop a generous amount from the jar and spread a thick layer gently across the face from forehead to chin (avoiding direct contact with eye and lip areas) and down to the neck and décolleté. Massage for one to two minutes, and the mask will begin to warm as it transforms to a rich cream texture. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse off and pat face with towel to dry. Follow with your favorite Farmacy day or night treatment, such as Sleep Tight or Rise ‘N Shine. Use two to three times a week for most effective results.

INGREDIENTS
Echinacea GreenEnvy™ Honey: Heightens the hydrating and purifying benefits of honey and is full of potent natural antioxidants. It is made by bees that live on Farmacy’s farm.
Honey, Propolis, and Royal Jelly: Supports skin renewal for a younger appearance.
Essential B Vitamins: Help to smooth dry skin and renew its look.
Glycerin: Attracts moisture to the skin and provides hydrating effects for a moist, supple skin appearance.

Glycerin, Diglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Honey Extract, Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract, Honey, Water, Flavor, Vanillyl Butyl Ether

Farmacy’s Honey Potion face mask is not tested on animals and is formulated with naturally derived ingredients. It is free of formaldehyde and artificial coloring. Echinacea GreenEnvy™ honey is full of potent, natural antioxidants, and is made only by bees that live on Farmacy’s farm and pollinate the Echinacea GreenEnvy™ flowers.

THOUGHTS
June 25th, 2018: This looks and feels just like honey when you take it out of the pot, but as soon as you start to massage this into the skin it really does transform immediately into a thick white cream (as you can see in the pic below) which makes it easier to spread on the face. Despite being a thicker cream though it doesn't feel heavy or suffocating, although that could be because I was too distracted by the heat to notice. Speaking of, this really does heat up. I was kinda caught off guard by how fast and "hot" it got. I thought it would be a gradual warm up, but it went from 0 to 60 instantaneously.

The heat, which is pretty intense, is not like a warming temperature heat, but rather a spicy caliente heat...like if you had touched a super spicy pepper and then touched your face. That kind of heat, which is not at all what I was expecting. I was expecting this to warm up gradually and comfortably like the eye masks that I love so much. I thought what a great idea. The warmth will open up the pores so that all the skincare goodness can penetrate and work it's magic better. It's not that kind of warmth.

As soon as you stop massaging it into the face though, that spicy heat does die down. It's not as intense as it was initially massaging it around. It kind of goes away and just leaves behind a slight sensation...burning sensation? You know like after you've tried something spicy and drink milk and whatnot to calm it down, but it doesn't go back to normal right away? It's better and you're not experiencing that intense spiciness anymore, but there's still a sensation left behind? That kind of feeling. I hope that made sense and you understand what I'm trying to say. Anywho that's how your face feels...with the exception of the philtrum area (the area between your nose and your lips).

Every time I breathed out through my nose it seemed to activate that spicy heat sensation, so I continued to feel the intense spiciness there and that's where all my focus was during this whole masking session. All my attention was centered around my philtrum and trying not to breath/breath slower, so I wouldn't activate that spiciness as much and watching the clock to see if I could wash this off my face yet. If you couldn't tell already, I really did not enjoy this masking session, but I have to admit it was effective.

After I was finally able to wash this off my face (I did leave this on for the longer 15 mins despite the spicy heat), this left my face feeling very soft and smooth and supple and it looked a bit brighter and healthier and radiant as well...although I wouldn't say it was "intensely moisturizing" as described...but it is nourishing, revitalizing and smoothing. I do agree with that part of the description.

Overall I did enjoy the effects of this mask...just not the actual masking session. Perhaps I would enjoy it better if it were wintertime, but again it's not really so much a temperature heat as it is touched a spicy pepper heat so...spicy is spicy whether it's summer or winter so perhaps I would still feel the same way even if it were cold...although I did have my A/C going when I used this since it's hot outside so that defeats the whole purpose of this train of thought.

Anywho, that sort of spicy burning sensation that I'm having trouble describing lasts even after you wash it off and lingers for a bit...I think it lasted for about another hour or so after washing it off. It truly is just like eating a spicy pepper. Even after you've drank the milk and calmed it down it doesn't truly go away and you don't go back to feeling normal for awhile. It takes time, as does this mask.

Looking at the ingredient list I see that it does contain ginger, which if you've ever had ginger then you know it can be quite spicy, so I wonder if that's where the spicy heat is coming from, but I just did not enjoy that spicy sensation which lingers even after you wash it off...which is probably why I'm gonna say it's a pass for me despite the excellent results. There are other products out there that give amazing results without the torture...ok torture is a bit dramatic, but without the uncomfortableness, which is why I honestly don't see myself reaching for this ever again.

If it weren't for that spiciness I would say this is awesome and recommend that you check it out, but man I really did not enjoy that spicy sensation...as if you couldn't tell by all the complaining I did in this review...btw, how many times have I said spicy in this post? But I can't help it. It really got to me and that's all I think about and that comes to mind when I think about this product, but maybe it's just me. Am I crazy? Has my skin just become super sensitive? It does have great reviews on the Sephora website, although like I said above it does give great results and is effective...it's just that dang masking session is uncomfortable, but I don't see anyone else complaining about it...although I only skimmed through a few of the reviews. Have any of you tried this? What was your experience like? I'd love to know.

References...
1. Sephora
2. https://www.farmacybeauty.com/products/honey-potion-1
3. https://www.farmacybeauty.com/products/dew-it-all-total

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belif Bestsellers On-The-Go

https://go.magik.ly/ml/bul5/

A five-piece, travel-friendly kit of first-class skincare must-haves.

This carryon-friendly kit includes belif's first-class must-haves in a limited edition travel pouch. Creamy Cleansing Foam Moist is a vitamin C-packed, creamy foam cleanser that gently yet effectively removes makeup and impurities while hydrating. Bergamot Herbal Extract Toner is a fast-absorbing gel-liquid toner that tones and refreshes all skin types. Hungarian water essence is infused with legendary Hungarian water, which is renowned for keeping the skin hydrated and glowing. Moisturizing and Firming Eye Cream provides long-lasting moisture and elasticity to the delicate eye area. The True Cream Aqua Bomb floods the skin with a burst of refreshing hydration to replenish and revive and absorbs completely for a healthy, smooth, supple appearance.

In a clinical test of The True Cream Aqua Bomb, 4 hours after 1 application: 18% increase in hydration was shown

This Set Contains...

Creamy Cleansing Foam Moist (1.01 oz/ 29.8 ml)

Bergamot Herbal Extract Toner (0.67 oz/ 19.8 ml)

Hungarian Water Essence (0.33 oz/ 10 ml)

Moisturizing & Firming Eye Cream (0.17 oz/ 5 ml)

The True Cream Aqua Bomb (0.33 oz/ 10 ml)

Limited-edition travel pouch

HOW TO USE

Creamy Cleansing Foam Moist: Take a penny-sized amount of the product in your palm, lather with water, and massage gently and thoroughly over the face. Rinse with lukewarm water.

Bergamot Herbal Extract Toner: Moisten a cotton pad and gently sweep across the face, or dispense a dime-sized amount into palm and apply to the face in a gentle patting motion after cleansing.

Hungarian Water Essence: Apply after toner, or before your moisturizer. Can be used as a sleeping mask at night.

Moisturizing & Firming Eye Cream: Gently pat a small amount under the eye with the ring finger until well absorbed, and apply along the brow bone for 360° eye care.

The True Cream Aqua Bomb: Apply as needed to face and neck. Can be used morning and night. For a midday moisture boost, tap gently onto skin. Can be used under makeup as a primer or on top of makeup. Can also be used as a five-minute emergency moisture mask: apply generously to skin and tissue off.

Tip: Mix the Hungarian water essence for a more intense hydration. Refrigerate for a more refreshing hydration.

INGREDIENTS

Creamy Cleansing Foam Moist: Blend Of Apothecary Herbs (Wormwood, Soapberry, and Sweet Flag) - Acts as a natural cleansing agent and an alternative to Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS), which can be irritating on skin.

Myristic Acid, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, *Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, *Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, *Nepeta Cataria Extract, *Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract, *Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract, *Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sapindus Mukurossi Fruit Extract, Benincasa Cerifera Seed Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Powder, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyquaternium-7, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trisodium EDTA, +Fragrance, Citronnellol, Limonene * : Napiers Original Formula/ + : Fragrances Of Natural Origin.

Bergamot Herbal Extract Toner: Bergamot - Helps to balance and soothe the skin.

Water, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract(8%), Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Butylene Glycol, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Polyglutamic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Glyceryl Acrlate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, *Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, *Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, *Nepeta Cataria Extract, *Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract, *Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract, *Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycereth-26, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, PEG/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Caster Oil, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Octyldodeceth-16, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tromethamine, Trisodium EDTA, +Fragrance, Citronnellol, Limonene.

Hungarian Water Essence: Rosemary - Hydrates and detoxifies skin, leaving it smooth, soft, and clear.

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Salvia Officinalis(Sage) Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Peucedanum Graveolens (Dill) Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Rose Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, *Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, *Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, *Nepeta Cataria Extract, *Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract, *Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract, *Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract, +Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract, +Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, +Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract, +Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Triethylhexanoin, Tromethamine, Sclerotium Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trisodium EDTA, ++Fragrance, Citronnellol, Limonene.

Moisturizing & Firming Eye Cream: Natural Oils (Cupuacu Seed Butter and Macadamia Nut Oil) - Help to keep the eye area looking youthful, supple, and firm.

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, PEG-75, Methyl Trimethicone, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ceteary Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone/Alcohol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Jojoba Esters, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, C12-16 Alcohols, Palmitic Acid, Arachidyl Alcohol, Beta-Glucan, Methylpropanediol, Polyglutamic Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Oilvate, Sorbitan Olivate, Betaine, PEG-40 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate, Panthenol, Silica, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, *Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, *Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, *Nepeta Cataria Extract, *Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract, *Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract, *Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract, +Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract, +Viola Tricolor Extract, +Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, +Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract, +Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, **Euphrasia Officinalis Extract, **Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, **Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract, **Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Leaf Extract, **Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, **Vaccinium Myrtillus Friut Extract, **Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, Trisodium EDTA, ++Fragrance, Citronnellol, Limonene. * : Napiers Original Formula + : Napiers Moisture Formula ** : Napiers Formula AA ++ : Fragrances Of Natural Origin.

The True Cream Aqua Bomb: Lady's Mantle - Has pore minimizing benefits and helps remove free radicals from skin.

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methl Trimethicone, Alcohol Denat, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Malakite Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract*, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract*, Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract*, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract*, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract*, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract**, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract**, Nepeta Cataria Extract**, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract**, Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract**, Dimethiconol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 60, Ceramide 3, Cholesterol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Phenl Trimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Panthenol, Squalane, Triethylhexanoin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, PEG-150, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C14-22 Alcohols, Arachidyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Trisodium EDTA, Fragrance+, Citronellol, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool. * : Napiers aqua formula/ ** : Napiers original formula/ + : Fragrances Of Natural Origin.

Free of: Parabens, Sulfates and Phthalates

These products are dermatologist tested, mineral oil-free, synthetic preservative-free, synthetic dye-free, synthetic fragrance-free, and vegan-friendly.

THOUGHTS

Creamy Cleansing Foam Moist - June 11th, 2018: https://go.magik.ly/ml/crpr/
This was a nice creamy foam cleanser, that lathered up nicely and while I did enjoy it, especially when I used it with my Foreo device, was it enough for me to want to invest the $26 that a full sized bottle of this costs? Umm...no. It did a nice job of cleansing my face whilst keeping it hydrated, soft and smooth, but it wasn't mind-blowingly amazing or unique and quite frankly I think it's unnecessary to spend so much on a second step foam cleanser...unless you want to and have money to burn.

Foam cleansers spend such a short amount of time on your face and you rinse it right off anyways, so unless there's something really unique about it or it's just leaps and bounds better than anything else out there on the market, again I think it's unnecessary to invest money on a foam cleanser. While this was nice, and I enjoyed it while I had it, you can find just as good for a lot less so this is a pass for me.

If you are in a splurgy mood though, I would still pass on this one and instead I would go for Youth to the People's Superfood Cleanser: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2017/05/youth-to-people-skincare.html. I wasn't that impressed with it initially, but as you can see in my update, I loved it using it in conjunction with my Foreo, so if you have one and don't mind spending some money on a cleanser then I would recommend that one over this one...even though it does cost a bit more.

Bergamot Herbal Extract Toner - June 11th, 2018: https://go.magik.ly/ml/crpo/
This is also a pass for me. It was fine, but there was nothing special about it and quite frankly I have other toners that I love so much more than this one...ones that are far superior in my opinion, as this didn't really seem to do much for my skin. It wasn't good, it wasn't bad it was just whatever. It just seemed to be a standard watery toner...and while I didn't find this to be drying or terrible in any way, I did notice that this has alcohol listed in the ingredients list, and the bad alcohol...alcohol denat. which is denatured alcohol and not good for your skin, and it's pretty far up the list too...it's the 4th ingredient listed, FYI.

I did always layer on a ton of other toners, essences, serums and moisturizers on top of it, so that could be why my skin didn't feel the effects of the alcohol, but at any rate not the best ingredient to have in your skincare either way, so I say save your money...or spend it on Huxley's Extract It Toner: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2016/12/huxley-skincare.html instead. That stuff is awesome.

Hungarian Water Essence - June 11th, 2018: https://go.magik.ly/ml/crpm/
I really enjoyed this essence, which actually feels more like a serum than an essence. It's got a really nice silky smooth texture and it's got a viscosity to it, so while not quite a gel, it's not watery either. This is actually very reminiscent of the Goodal Phytorain Murumuru Seed Hydra Serum: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2016/10/goodal-skincare.html. From what I can remember, it's got a very similar texture and performs similarly as well.

Anywho, this is very hydrating and moisturizing and leaves your face feeling soft and smooth and with a bit of a radiant glow. All around a great product. That said, would I drop $42 for a full size of this? I dunno...maybe if it were on sale perhaps? Although I say this as I'm trying another serum from Belif that costs $60, which spoiler alert I cringingly admit that I really like. Review on that is forthcoming.

Moisturizing & Firming Eye Cream - June 11th, 2018: https://go.magik.ly/ml/crpd/
Wasn't the biggest fan of this. According to Sephora it "provides lasting hydration and elasticity to the delicate eye area without heaviness" but I beg to differ. While yes it was hydrating, to me it felt heavy, so much so that I ended up trying to use it on my smile lines and my forehead instead as not to be wasteful, but I still ended up not reaching for it and so I never finished it and it's probably expired at this point.

Don't know that it really did much in the way of firming, although to be fair I didn't really use it enough to say, but it definitely is moisturizing...it's very emollient, which is probably why I don't like it. I know it's a strong word, but I HATE emollient heavy products that are suffocating feeling, which is exactly how this product feels. In fact I feel like it was starting to give me milia around my eyes it was so heavy and emollient.

Anywho, if you have extremely dry under eyes and eye areas than perhaps you would actually like this and it actually would be firming as well since it would hydrate the skin and plump it up with moisture (in theory), but it's an obvious pass for me...plus this too contains alcohol. It doesn't specify what type of alcohol so I don't know if it's the good fatty alcohol or the bad one, but just a heads up it contains some type of alcohol.

The True Cream Aqua Bomb - June 11th, 2018: https://go.magik.ly/ml/crp9/
This is a cult favorite of many and I can see why. I love the silky soft smooth gel texture of this moisturizer, which just glides onto the skin and absorbs beautifully. It's lightweight yet very moisturizing and leaves you with a beautiful healthy lit from within radiant glow. It's just a super comfortable moisturizer that is very reminiscent of both Youth to the People's Superfood Cream: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2017/05/youth-to-people-skincare.html and Nooni's Ceramide Facial Cream #Fresh: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2016/04/nooni.html.

You really can't go wrong with any of these three gel creams, but I do think that Nooni is still my favorite of the three if I had to choose...but it's a very very tight super close race and I like it just a smidge...a hair more than the other two, but despite the fact that I like the Nooni just a teeny tiny bit more I would still buy a full size of this Belif cream and recommend any of the above mentioned three gel moisturizers.

I will say though that the Belif and Youth to the People are more accessible as you can just go to Sephora to pick it up, but Youth to the People is more expensive so the Belif is probably a great option for most people as it's accessible and cheaper. Nooni used to be sold at Ulta, but they don't carry it anymore so the only place you can find it nowadays is on Amazon or Ebay...not that it isn't accessible, but you can't just stroll into the store and pick one up...although more and more people (myself included) do the majority of their shopping online so probably not a big deal...but I digress and ramble.

Oh...I just noticed that this Belif Aqua Bomb contains alcohol denat. which is the bad alcohol, so if you're sensitive or ingredient conscious, though it's more expensive, you might want to splurge and get Youth to the People instead.

Overall - June 11th, 2018: I was super excited to get and have this set, but in the end I was a bit disappointed. This turned out to be just an ok set. If we're keeping score, I liked two of the five products (although one contains alcohol in it), one was ok, one was meh and one I wasn't a fan of. It's nice that I got to try a bunch of different products, but I generally wasn't that excited by a majority of them, so I would say it's a pass. Had I liked all the products in this set it would've been great for travel, but no. Wasn't a fan of the travel bag pouch either.

References...
1. Sephora

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