Ahnspired

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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