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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Skincare line: Caroline Chu
This skincare line was on Hautelook for the first time a few weeks ago, and I just got it in today. I decided to try it asap to give you my thoughts on it.
Moisturizing Lotion, SPF 15 (3.8 fl oz/110mL. I paid $21.)
This was the one thing that I anticipated for the most because I'm still looking for the perfect SPF item. What I can't stand in SPF items are strong sunscreeny scents, and those that leave your skin with a cast of white. Well, this doesn't leave your skin white-ish, but there is a slight scent; nothing I can't handle though because I've smelled stronger before. It's lightweight and milky. I had some problems with the pump at first but it seems okay now. I just wish the nozzle were slightly longer so I wouldn't have to tilt the bottle to get the product into my hand and not all over the place... which will definitely be a problem when the product goes lower in the tube (because the straw will altogether have issues sucking up the lotion and pumping in the direction I want).
Ginseng Anti-Aging Toner/Freshener (4 fl oz/120 mL. I paid $14.)
I read one or two reviews on this (as there weren't many reviews of this skincare line... period) and they seemed good; someone even named this as her holy grail product. It's for normal to dry skin and anti-aging so I thought BINGO! And I used it today. The first thing I noticed is the strong floral scent, and it's nothing I can't stand but it's something I really don't prefer (plus, I think it's awful strange that a toner is scented...). But even for my extremely sensitive skin, I was not irritated and I immediately felt the "freshening" effect. It's almost like a very slight tingle that really does wake your skin up, so that was definitely a new thing for me. All in all, I like this but I would prefer not to have the scent.
Night Cream w/Elastin and Collagen (1.69 fl oz/50 mL. I paid $26.)
As most night creams, this is a bit rich but not as rich as some other night time moisturizers that I've tried (for example the Dr. Grandel night time moisturizer which is far more rich). I might even say this is borderline greasy at first, but as it sinks into my dry skin I don't feel it much anymore. Has a bit of a plasticy scent. A little goes a long way (a nickle-sized dollop was all I needed for my entire face). I'm really not loving this lotion at all. But since it's skincare, I can't return it.
Shower Gel (11.8 fl oz/350 mL. I paid $14.)
This smells subtley of chamomile is a thin, clear, easy-lather gel. This is actually my favorite product from the line. It's supposed to be good fir sensitive skin and is infused with vitamins as well as "soothing aloe vera". I love the pump. This is a generous amount for the dollar I paid. Doesn't leave that squeaky-clean, uncomfortable feeling. May not buy it again but it's alright.
So you may have noticed that everything I got had to do with anti-aging. I'm 21, and in the prevention process... so I can't tell you if it works or not until maybe a decade later. Even with that being said, I use so many different anti-aging items that it's hard to say which one is responsible for any certain positive results.
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| Left to right: Moisturizing Lotion w/SPF 15, Ginseng Anti-Aging Toner/Freshener, Night Cream Elastin & Collagen, Shower Gel |
LOVE the elegant packaging! I thought it was so funny because I can't find these items on Ebay, and so the prices I paid seem to be the best deals (you can find these on Zappos and I think QVC).
This was the one thing that I anticipated for the most because I'm still looking for the perfect SPF item. What I can't stand in SPF items are strong sunscreeny scents, and those that leave your skin with a cast of white. Well, this doesn't leave your skin white-ish, but there is a slight scent; nothing I can't handle though because I've smelled stronger before. It's lightweight and milky. I had some problems with the pump at first but it seems okay now. I just wish the nozzle were slightly longer so I wouldn't have to tilt the bottle to get the product into my hand and not all over the place... which will definitely be a problem when the product goes lower in the tube (because the straw will altogether have issues sucking up the lotion and pumping in the direction I want).
Ginseng Anti-Aging Toner/Freshener (4 fl oz/120 mL. I paid $14.)
I read one or two reviews on this (as there weren't many reviews of this skincare line... period) and they seemed good; someone even named this as her holy grail product. It's for normal to dry skin and anti-aging so I thought BINGO! And I used it today. The first thing I noticed is the strong floral scent, and it's nothing I can't stand but it's something I really don't prefer (plus, I think it's awful strange that a toner is scented...). But even for my extremely sensitive skin, I was not irritated and I immediately felt the "freshening" effect. It's almost like a very slight tingle that really does wake your skin up, so that was definitely a new thing for me. All in all, I like this but I would prefer not to have the scent.
Night Cream w/Elastin and Collagen (1.69 fl oz/50 mL. I paid $26.)
As most night creams, this is a bit rich but not as rich as some other night time moisturizers that I've tried (for example the Dr. Grandel night time moisturizer which is far more rich). I might even say this is borderline greasy at first, but as it sinks into my dry skin I don't feel it much anymore. Has a bit of a plasticy scent. A little goes a long way (a nickle-sized dollop was all I needed for my entire face). I'm really not loving this lotion at all. But since it's skincare, I can't return it.
Shower Gel (11.8 fl oz/350 mL. I paid $14.)
This smells subtley of chamomile is a thin, clear, easy-lather gel. This is actually my favorite product from the line. It's supposed to be good fir sensitive skin and is infused with vitamins as well as "soothing aloe vera". I love the pump. This is a generous amount for the dollar I paid. Doesn't leave that squeaky-clean, uncomfortable feeling. May not buy it again but it's alright.
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| Top to bottom: Moisturizing Lotion, Night Cream, Shower Gel |
So you may have noticed that everything I got had to do with anti-aging. I'm 21, and in the prevention process... so I can't tell you if it works or not until maybe a decade later. Even with that being said, I use so many different anti-aging items that it's hard to say which one is responsible for any certain positive results.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Hautelook Sale! Laura Geller
There is a sale starting tomorrow, November 1st at 11AM EST, for Laura Geller cosmetics! If you know, Laura Geller has great baked blushes. They are marvelous and are featured on HSN all the time. Don't miss out!
Don't have a Hautelook account? Here's your invite.
Maybe this will convince you?
Don't have a Hautelook account? Here's your invite.
Maybe this will convince you?
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