Ahnspired: Goodal

Showing posts with label Goodal. Show all posts

Hi Guys!

Black Friday is nearly here and I'm wading my way through all the sales, but I noticed that Ulta and Hautelook had some Goodal products on sale including some of my favorites, so I thought I would share.

Oh and don't forget to use Ebates when shopping online. This is not a sponsored post or anything like that, they have no idea who I am, but I do just genuinely love using them to shop online because I get a percentage of my purchases back in cash, meaning I'm saving even more money, and who doesn't love saving money, right? It's super simple to sign up and use, so I definitely recommend checking it out.

I do have a referral link (a standard referral link they give to everyone who uses them, you will get one as well if you sign up) that will get you $10 cash back to start and me $25 for the referral, so if you'd like to get $10 and also help a girl out I would greatly appreciate you using this link to sign up: https://www.ebates.com/r/AHNINS2?eeid=28187, BUT if you're not comfortable with that, that's totally fine and understandable and you can just go straight to their website here: https://www.ebates.com/index.htm to sign up on your own.

Here are the Goodal products that I recommend...

Goodal Moisture Barrier 3-Piece Set

GOODAL Moisture Barrier Liquid
https://clubcliousa.com/goodal-moisture-barrier-liquid.html
http://goodal.com/product/goodal-moisture-barrier-liquid/

GOODAL Moisture Barrier Eye Cream
https://amzn.to/2YeH1rw
***As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.***

Goodal Moisture Barrier Cream
https://amzn.to/2XQrQFN
***As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.***

You can find my full reviews here: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2016/10/goodal-skincare.html

There are other Goodal products that are on sale as well, but I haven't tried them...but if you'd still like to check it out go here...

Ulta: https://go.magik.ly/ml/cg31/

Happy shopping!

FTC disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission for purchases made through my links.

Goodal Phytorain Murumuru Seed Hydra Serum

Size: 45ml

It's all good-al in the hood! We love this hydrating serum for showing us unconditional love, whether our skin's dry or oily, naughty or nice.

A silky smooth serum starring Amazonian Murumuru Seed that helps calm, brighten, and firm up skin. It's also blended with other exotic oils, like the Brazil Nut Seed Oil (Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil), that nourish skin and build a long-lasting moisture barrier. This non-sticky serum absorbs into skin quickly, leaving it clear, hydrated, and ready for your next skincare steps.

HOW TO USE

After cleansing and toning, apply 1 pump of serum evenly all over face and neck. Massage the serum into skin in circular, up and outward motions.

Memetips: You can also add a few drops of the serum into your fave BB cream for a nourishing makeup application.

INGREDIENTS

Beneficial Ingredients: Glycerin, Olive Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Extract, Murumuru Seed Butter

Complete Ingredient List: Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Pentylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26 Buteth-26, Potassium Hydroxide, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Phospholipids, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, PVM/MA Copolymer, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Whey Protein, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Lactose, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sucrose, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil, Serine, Arginine, PCA, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Citrs Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Alanine, Sodium PCA, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit/Seed Oil, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Threonine, Astrocayum Murumuru Seed Butter, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Mourera Fluviatilis Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil

THOUGHTS
May 27th, 2017: This is a beautiful serum that really does feel very silky soft and smooth as described above. I love the velvety texture of this serum that just glides onto the skin and absorbs quickly and nicely. It's non-sticky non-greasy and very hydrating and moisturizing and nourishing and would be great for anyone whose skin needs the extra moisture.

If you have dry skin and really need as much hydration and moisture as you can get than I think you will really enjoy this as it infuses your skin with a lot of it and definitely does help to build up your moisture barrier, but if you don't need the extra hydration, while it is nice and I do really enjoy this, I would say skip it. It's not necessary.

For me this is a great lazy day product. When I don't want to layer on all my multiple layers of toners/essences (you can learn about the 7 skin method and why I love layering toners/essences here: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2017/03/skincare-tips-how-i-got-over-my-skin.html) then I'll just use one or two and then go in with this and top it off with a moisturizer and I'm good. When I'm not being lazy and I've used all my various multiple layers of toners and essences...now that we're getting into the hotter summer months I sometimes find it a bit much to put this serum on top as well. While it is lightweight and comfortable to have on the skin, I just feel like I'm over hydrated/moisturized if I pile this on top of all the other hydrating toners and essences, so I just use this when I'm lazy or when my skin needs it...not everyday.

Like I said above, if you have dry skin and need the extra moisture than I do recommend giving this a try, but if you don't than I say skip it...especially since it's not a cheap product.

Goodal Moisture Barrier Travel Kit

Moisture Barrier Eye Cream: https://amzn.to/32zl1qG
https://go.magik.ly/ml/lwn1/ (Riley Rose)
Moisture Barrier Cream: https://amzn.to/32z51oO
https://go.magik.ly/ml/om9c/ (Riley Rose)
Moisture Barrier Liquid: https://go.magik.ly/ml/lwng/ (Riley Rose)
***As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.***

Size: Moisturizing Liquid - 25 ml, Eye Cream - 5 ml, Barrier Cream - 10ml

Seal in rich moisture deep into your skin and protect it from harsh radicals! Goodal's Moisture Barrier Travel Kit is a the only set you'll need to give your skin moisture and protection at the same time to keep your skin glowing and healthy. This mini skincare set also contains exceptional anti-aging and whitening ingredients that get deep into the pores for longer-lasting effects. It features mistletoe and ceramide complex that work together to create a strong moisture barrier in the skin. No need to worry about skin flaking and dryness due to sudden weather changes whenever you're on a trip. Bring this travel kit anywhere with you and experience 100% hydration improvement to your skin!

HOW TO USE

Moisture Barrier Liquid: Pour an appropriate amount onto a cotton pad and apply onto entire face and neck after cleansing.

Moisture Barrier Eye Cream: Take a small amount onto your fingertip and dab lightly on your under eye area.

Moisture Barrier Cream: After toning, apply evenly onto entire face. Pat gently for better absorption.

THOUGHTS

October 30th, 2016 - Moisture Barrier Liquid: https://go.magik.ly/ml/lwng/
This is a viscous liquid, so I wouldn't use a cotton pad with this. I just went straight in with my hands, which was perfect, and it was really nice and hydrating and felt really good on the skin. This is supposed to be a toner/essence/emulsion all in one product so this covers a lot of bases in just one step which is awesome, and I do feel like it does perform as a toner/essence/emulsion. It's a really nice luxurious feeling product that is very hydrating, and I love it. Also, it has a very mild, but nice scent to it...all three of these do actually.

October 30th, 2016 - Moisture Barrier Eye Cream: https://go.magik.ly/ml/lwn1/
I'm not usually a fan of eye creams as they tend to make my eyes sting and water for some reason. I don't know what it is, but whenever I use eye creams my eyes start to water after about an hour or so...like seriously water. I have actual tears running down my face.

Sometimes it's just a few tears, sometimes I'm literally crying...why? I'm not entirely sure. For whatever reason eye creams seem to sting and irritate my eyes...I don't even apply them anywhere near my waterline but somehow it seems to make its way to my eye and irritate it. This however, doesn't sting or irritate and hasn't made my eyes water, YAY!!!

Not only does it not irritate or sting, but it's awesome. It's a nice thick cream, but not heavy in the slightest and is super hydrating and nice. It feels so luxurious and moisturizing and just sinks right in.

Also, I always get these deep pillow creases on the side of my left eye/brow in the mornings and ever since I started using this it has been either super super faint or not there at all anymore. It's so hydrating and nice it just plumps up my eye area...enough so that I don't really get creases anymore. I tried skipping this and my creases did come back so I don't think it was coincidence.

Every single night that I've used this it has worked its magic to keep the pillow creases at bay and every night that I haven't it has come back...so this is an awesomely hydrating and plumping eye cream.

October 30th, 2016 - Moisture Barrier Cream: https://go.magik.ly/ml/om9c/
This is a VERY thick and emollient cream, which I normally HATE, BUT this cream I actually LOVE. Once it's warmed up between your hands/fingers it just glides on the face beautifully and doesn't feel thick or heavy at all. It feels really nice and extremely hydrating and I was pleasantly surprised at just how much I liked this cream.

It's emollient, but not emollient feeling aka suffocating feeling or anything like that despite my initial reservations because of how thick this cream was coming out of the jar. I think this might just be my newfound HG (aka Holy Grail) winter moisturizer. It's definitely the best, most luxurious feeling, super hydrating yet amazingly lightweight and awesome moisturizer that I've tried so far.

October 30th, 2016 - OVERALL: Goodal is not a super high end brand, but it is a really nice mid-range brand that does have a higher price point, which is why I was excited to see this set and got it to try out first before committing to the full size products, but after trying this set I feel like it's well worth the money in my opinion. I am DEFINITELY picking up full sized bottles of all three of these products.

These are very effective products that feel so nice and luxurious on the skin and because they are meant to be hydrating, and do provide some serious hydration along with bright and radiant skin, this set is great for the wintertime to combat the dry, dull and flaky skin that can happen.

With the holidays coming up, this little set would make an awesome stocking stuffer.

Also, I think it's totally worth it to just take the plunge and buy the full sizes, but if you want to give it a go yourself first before committing to the more expensive full sized products then this would be an awesome kit to get for yourself as well. You won't be disappointed...I actually like these products better than the Missha Time Revolution ampoule and serum. Still love the First Treatment Essence, but I like this skincare routine better than the Missha Time Revolution routine.

References...
1. Memebox

FTC disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission for purchases made through my links.

Ugh...I forgot how boring and draining jury duty can be, but anywho...today's post is going to be about the tips and tricks that I introduced and incorporated into my skincare routine to help my skin recover from it's recent freakout in early January.

Some things to know about me before jumping in...

1. I HATE heavy, greasy, emollient, suffocating feeling products.

2. I, for whatever reason, have an immense love affair with toners, essences, and hybrid toner/essences. It's my most favorite step in my skincare routine. I buy more toners and essences than I do ampoules, serums, or creams. If I didn't consciously limit myself from buying ALL the toners and essences that I wanted I would be drowning in them.

3. If you've been reading my blog the last several months then you know that I've been dealing with some skin issues...I've been "breaking out" all over my face, neck and chest since fall/winter 2016. I put "breaking out" in quotes because what I consider a breakout might not be as much of a big deal to someone else, but for me and what my normal is I was "breaking out" badly. It had been coming and going for the past few months, the root and cause of which are still unknown, but it seems to have FINALLY subsided for good.

Now that we've got that out of the way, there are 3 major tips that I wanted to highlight and share that I feel really helped me and my skin to not only recover and get back to my "normal"...minus the left over acne scars, which will fade with time and the help of an awesome new essence that I've been trying, but actually get my skin into the best shape it's ever been in.

1. The Non-Cleanse Cleanse
I heard through the grapevine about how its unnecessary and a bit overkill to cleanse your face with a cleanser in the morning and after much thought I'm inclined to agree. The whole not cleansing in the morning thing...the more I thought about it the more it made sense to me.

Honestly, I don't know about you, but when I'm done with my day and have finished my evening skincare there's not much else that I do other than relax with some TV shows, read, surf the internet, or update the blog before I go to bed. I'm not out in the elements, I'm not sweating up a storm, nor do I have any makeup or sunscreen on my face, it's clean and pretty much stays that way, aside from my evening skincare, so I've started to skip using a cleanser in the morning because for me personally I feel it's unnecessary.

Instead I just rinse my face with water and then go in with my Son & Park Beauty Water on a textured cotton pad to freshen up in the morning, and I feel like that's enough. Cleansers are meant to remove, and if you ain't got nothing to remove (i.e. makeup, sunscreen, dirt and grime, etc.) then I agree that it makes sense to skip it. Of course this is just my opinion and speculation though. I am not a dermatologist or skin expert, but that is the conclusion that I have come to based on the things that I have been told and heard.

Always keep in mind though that everyone's skin is different, so what works for me may not work for you. For example, maybe if you're someone with very oily skin then you may want to stick to cleansing in the morning to get rid of the oil and sebum that may have built up overnight, or you like to go for a morning run before you do your morning skincare routine, etc. but for me this is something that seems to be working and I have noticed a difference in my face because of it.

2. The Towel Ban

We all know how bad towels are for our skin and our hair...especially when you use a towel to rub your face or your hair dry. To minimize that, most people probably use their towels to pat their face dry instead. I, however, have decided to skip the towel completely.

Instead, I simply use my hands to pat the leftover water into my face and let my skin absorb the moisture as if the leftover water were a toner or essence. It obviously takes a bit longer to dry, but I feel like it makes a HUGE difference and is so worth it. My face doesn't feel stripped or dry in the slightest afterwards, in fact it actually feels nicely hydrated...my face just drinks up the water and is left hydrated, soft and smooth even though I haven't put anything on my face yet.

I highly recommend giving this method a try. Out of all three tips that I'm sharing, if I had to pick my go to #1 recommendation, I would suggest this one. I will never go back to using a towel on my face again.

3. Layering

So I first started layering toners onto my face last year. If you read my review of Missha's Time Revolution Clear Toner: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2016/05/missha.html, then you know I've been layering toners for awhile now.

Since then I've gradually added more toners and essences to my routine because as I mentioned above, for whatever reason, I have an intense love affair with toners and essences and I'm constantly buying more to try and I'm too impatient to wait and finish a bottle before cracking open a new one...but at the same time I don't want to be wasteful and just let a product sit while I crack open a new product to try, so I've just been gradually adding to and layering a bunch of toners and essences on my face.

Then I heard about the latest skincare trend coming out of Korea called the "7 Skin Method" where you put 7 layers of toner on your face. After hearing about that I didn't feel so crazy and insane about layering so many toners and essences on my face because it's an actual thing apparently...although that method is a bit different from what I'm doing. The actual "7 Skin Method" is where you use one product, one toner that you really like and works for your skin and layering that one toner on 7 times. I, on the other hand, am using 8-9 different toners and essences to layer one of each onto my face not just the same one 7 times, so my method is slightly different...and slightly more than just the 7 layers.

Regardless of whether you go the traditional "7 Skin Method" route or deviate from it slightly like me and use several different products to layer on 7 times I think this is an awesome method to incorporate into your skincare routine. My skin ends up looking so plump and hydrated with the most beautiful healthy radiant lit from within glow and has definitely made a huge difference in the texture, brightness and moisture level of my skin.

To me, thinking about it logically, I would compare it to dressing for the cold/snow. I know I mentioned I'm from Hawaii, SoCal, and Vegas so you're probably thinking what the heck do I know about dressing for the cold? But I did spend 4 winters in Boston for college, so I have experienced the cold and snow, which I kind of miss sometimes, but back to the topic at hand, I akin this layering method to layering your clothes in the cold. It's better to put on multiple light layers of clothing vs. just putting one thick piece of clothing on. Several light layers will keep you warmer than one thick piece.

Same concept with the "7 Skin Method". It's an awesome lightweight way to really infuse your skin with moisture without the heaviness (which we all know I HATE) and I feel like it really does make a big difference. If you're someone with very dry skin you can just go in with a nice moisturizer or sleeping pack afterwards, or if you have oily skin I feel like this is sufficient enough and you can get away with just the 7 layers of toners/essences and not have to put on anything more...but again everyone's skin is different and what works for one person may not work for another, so keep that in mind and tailor your skincare to what works for you, but I have been loving the results of this layering method.

I love each product mentioned below and they are all great on their own, but layered together...these are even better and work as a powerhouse combo to really whip my face into shape. My skin has honestly never felt better or looked more healthy radiant and glow-y.

The toners and essences that are in my current lineup, that have been absolutely wonderful, are...

Enprani Dear By Moistfull Booskin

PURPOSE: Love this. I use this first to provide that first layer of moisture and really soften and prep my skin for the onslaught of skincare to follow. I feel like the unique texture really does a great job of prepping my skin to better absorb the products that will be layered on top of it.

OOLU Jasmine Moisture Liquid

PURPOSE: So amazing. As the name states, this is a very moisturizing liquid, and as the description states, I feel like it really does "condition skin so it reaches the optimum level of moisture and oil balance"...among the other things that it does.

Full review can be found here: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2017/03/oolu-skincare.html

Deoproce Green Tea Total Solution Toner

Ebay: https://go.magik.ly/ml/om7h/

PURPOSE: Wasn't expecting much from this, but was pleasantly surprised. This does a great job of keeping my skin calm and soothed and keeping my redness at bay.

Full review can be found here: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2017/01/deoproce-skincare.html

Huxley Extract It Toner

Extract It Toner: https://amzn.to/2XA6cWd

***As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.***

PURPOSE: Another really great toner. This is also a very hydrating toner that adds another layer of moisture to my face and also helps to balance it.

Full review can be found here: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2016/12/huxley-skincare.html

***If you want to go the traditional "7 Skin Method" of using one product and layering it 7 times, and just mainly want to focus on hydration, then I think this would be a great one to use***

Blithe Vital Treatment Essence - 9 Essential Seeds

Ebay: https://go.magik.ly/ml/bzie/
Jet: https://go.magik.ly/ml/omhs/

PURPOSE: Awesome product that actually works and does what it's meant to do. I use this to brighten my face (aka even out my skin tone) and lighten the acne scars, and I feel like its been doing an excellent job of helping my scars to fade quicker than normal and even out my complexion to make it more noticeably bright and radiant.

Full review can be found here: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2017/04/blithe-skincare.html

Manyo Factory Galactomyces Niacin Special Treatment Essence

https://amzn.to/2Y0NKkG
***As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.***

PURPOSE: If you've been reading my blog for awhile now then you know how much I love this stuff. It's a skin savior. I rarely repurchase skincare, but I have repurchased this, already have a backup of this, and plan to continue repurchasing this in the future.

Full review can be found here: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2016/09/manyo-factory.html

***Another great product to use if you want to go the traditional "7 Skin Method" of using one product and layering it 7 times***

Manyo Factory Bifida Ferment Complex

https://amzn.to/2JV3TTM
***As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.***

PURPOSE: This is another AMAZING essence from Manyo Factory, which I use for skin regeneration and improved skin immunity. If it was still available I would definitely already have a back up and continue to repurchase this to continue to use alongside the above Galactomyces Essence as the two are a powerhouse combo, but sadly it is no longer on Memebox. While I did manage to find it on Amazon the price was ridiculous. It was like more than 2x the price I had paid for the bottle I have now. Next time I see it for a reasonable non-inflated price I will definitely be stocking up on a ton of these.

Full review can be found here: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2016/09/manyo-factory.html

Nooni's Deep Water Therapy Dual Moisturizing Toner

https://amzn.to/2XTk353
***As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.***

PURPOSE: Love this even more than the other two Nooni toners that I liked. Great way for me to incorporate an "oil" into my routine without feeling greasy. This immediately sinks into the skin and does a great job of providing another layer of moisture to my skin and helping to keep it balanced.

Full review can be found here: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2016/04/nooni.html

Goodal Moisture Barrier Liquid
Riley Rose: https://go.magik.ly/ml/lwng/

PURPOSE: Another awesome product. I only use this in the evenings though to provide that final layer of moisture and really lock all the previous layers in. It's an awesome multi-tasking product to cap off the multiple layers of toners and essences that I've put on.

Full review can be found here: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2016/10/goodal-skincare.html.

I know...that's a lot of product and a lot of layers. You obviously don't have to go as crazy as I did, but this is what's been really working for me. What's sad though is that I still have so many more toners and essences on standby waiting to be tried and tested...but I feel like the 8-9 layers that I have going on right now is more than enough, so I just stare at them longingly. I told you...I have a weird immense love affair with toners/essences and while I absolutely love my current lineup as it's doing such amazing wonderful things for my skin...a part of me can't wait to finish off these bottles so I can crack into some new ones.

Anywho, that's it for now. I hope I didn't come off as too much of a crazy person and that you found this post helpful. Until next time...bye!

FTC disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission for purchases made through my links.

Subscribe to: Posts ( Atom )

Dream Team - 2018 Skincare Edition

Goodal Sale

Goodal (Skincare)

Skincare Tips - How I got over my skin issues...

Amazon

About Me

Popular Posts

Blog Archive

Influenster

Instagram