P-Co Beauty Diary

Rodan + Fields REDEFINE and ACUTE CARE review

2015-05-12T20:39:00.000-07:00

I was sent Rodan + Fields REDEFINE and ACUTE CARE for review but all opinions are my own!

I am in my 30's now so using anti-aging skin care is really important to me. I want to do whatever I can to prevent and treat wrinkles but I also suffer from hormonal breakouts, so finding a regimen to treat both can be tricky. I was interested in Rodan + Fields REDEFINE and ACUTE CARE products because they claimed to treat lines, pores, and the loss of firmness. This skin care kit is a 3 step system that is simple, and here are my thoughts.

Step 1- Daily Cleansing Mask

This cleanser took a little bit for me to get used to because it is a thick, non-foaming cleanser that is more like a mask than cleanser (hence the name). It can be used day and night, but I would remove your makeup completely before you use this cleanser. I honestly think this cleanser was what cleared up my skin. Since it has some texture it was exfoliating while the kaolin dried up any existing blemishes. Also to my surprise this cleanser did not dry up my combination skin, and was my favorite product out of the whole bunch.

Step 2- Pore Minimizing Toner

This toner has polyhydroxy acids that exfoliate the skin and clean out pore enlarging dirt and oil. I only have luke-warm feelings for this toner (like most toners), but I do think it played a role in helping my skin,

Step 3- Triple Defense Treatment Broad Spectrum SPF 30/Overnight Restorative Cream

Now for the last step you either use the Triple Defense Treatment Broad Spectrum SPF 30 or Overnight Restorative Cream depending on the time of day. The day cream has UVA/UVB protection and absorbed nicely into the skin. However now that we are moving into the summer I am going to use something a little lighter because this did make me a bit oily later in the day. The night cream is lovely and left my skin feeling soft and nourished.

These are my before and after results and as you can see my chin area improved

Bonus Step- Acute Care

These Acute Care patches are unlike anything I have ever tried. The patches go on at night 3 times a week and deliver hyaluronic acid into your expression lines thru a proprietary liquid cone technology. I will say that the patches did fall off my face some nights but my before and after photos are amazing.

Overall I think these are good skincare products and I am pleased with my results. I look foward to trying more from Rodan + Fields.

Influenster XO VoxBox

2015-03-26T12:52:00.001-07:00

Influenster sent me another great voxbox! Similar to the other boxes, these items were sent to me for free by Influentster in exchange for my honest review. Check out my video unboxing!

Boots No.7 Protect and Perfect Advance Serum.

2015-02-06T16:07:00.000-08:00

In my Influenster Frosty VoxBox I received a sample of the Boots No7 Protect and Perfect Advance Serum. Now the sample I received was too small for me to review. I like to try my skin care out for a few weeks before I form an opinion, but I thought this video was very interesting. I am not sure if I could go that many days with out a mirror. Could you?

Influenster Frosty VoxBox

2014-12-29T17:10:00.001-08:00

These goodies were provided to me for free an exchange fro my honest opinions. Look out for future reviews!

Rejuveniqe Oil Intensive by Monat Review

2014-11-12T13:36:00.001-08:00

Rejuveniqe Oil Intensive by Monat was provided to me for free in exchange for my honest review. I was happy to get a chance to try this luxury oil, and the first thing I noticed was the yummy smell. It smells like lemon pound cake. This oil's key ingredient is abyssinian oil, which helps provide nutrients to the hair and smooth the cuticle. I use this oil mainly on my hair but it can be used on the face and body as well. I found that is oil absorbed well into my scalp and hair and left my hair soft and shiny. This oil is a great for curly hair and I will be picking up another bottle when I run out.

July Birchbox

2014-07-31T21:58:00.002-07:00

This month Birchbox teamed up with Women's Health again and inside my July box was-

-Ruffian Nail Lacquer in Rosary and Nail Lacquer Remover Towelettes

-Naobay Body Radiance Lotion

-Caudalie Polyphenol Overnight Detox Oil

-Benefit Pose Balm

-Beauty Protector Hair Mask

June Birchbox Man

2014-06-13T20:59:00.000-07:00

Are you still looking for a last minute Father's Day gift? Try Birchbox Man, you can gift a subscription and have it shipped to the man of your choice. I gifted one for my hubby and inside the June box he received:

-The Laundress Wash and Stain Bar

-J. Fold Leather Card Holder

-English Laundry Tahitian Waters

-Proper Bar Soap

-Mr. Natty Willie Mack's All Over Wax

*contains a referral link

June Ipsy Glam Bag

2014-06-12T16:33:00.001-07:00

I am overall happy with my Ipsy Glam Bag this month inside was

-Be A Bombshell Lash Out Mascara

-Nicka K New York Shimmer Eyeliner

-Laneige BB Cusion

-NYX Butter Gloss in Apple Strudel

-Dove Pure Care Dry Oil

Kiss Everlasting French Manicure Review

2014-06-09T21:31:00.002-07:00

I was thinking about doing a french manicure and then I remembered that Influenster sent me Kiss Everlasting French Manicure in my Spring Fling VoxBox. This kit includes different size nail tips along with nail glue, a mini file, and a wooden cuticle stick. These were easy to apply and fit my wide nail bed. While I don't think they look like my natural nails I do think they look as good as if I went and got a set of nails applied at the salon. I would definitely pick a set of these up if my nails were in bad shape and I had an important event to go to (hello wedding season).These claim to last for seven days so I will keep you updated on the wear time but they feel secure and have lasted through a full day of cleaning and cooking.

* I received this product complimentary for testing purposes.

NYX Chunky Dunk in Hibiscus Tea Punch

2014-06-06T14:16:00.001-07:00

I love a lip crayon, so I was excited to see NYX Chunky Dunk Hydrating Lippie in my GenBeauty swag bag. The color is sheer but you can build it up, and I found that it did keep my lips hydrated. This isn't a super long lasting lip crayon but I think this is a perfect lippie to throw in my purse since it is one of those my-lips-but-better colors. I am curious about the other colors NYX has in these Chunky Dunks any suggestions?

Generation Beauty Haul

2014-06-05T15:12:00.001-07:00

Check out all the goodies I got at the Generation Beauty event!!!

NOTD Deborah Lippmann Sarah Smile

2014-06-03T13:11:00.001-07:00

Deborah Lippmann Sarah Smile is a pink nude that I received in a holiday kit for Christmas. This polish is described as a sheer but to me it's too streaky to be sheer and I had to apply 3 coats. After I first applied it I wasn't happy with it but once it dried down the color evened out and it last longer than most polishes do on my nails. While I wouldn't repurchase this color again I do think it's a nice nude to have and would be a great bridal color.

Spring Fling VoxBox

2014-05-27T14:15:00.002-07:00

Influenster was kind enough to send me another VoxBox. This one is their Spring Fling VoxBox and inside there was

-Rimmel London Scandaleyes Retro Glam Mascara

-Kiss Everlasting French Nails

-Peach Pie Car Freshener from the Labor Day Movie

-Playtex Sport Fresh Balance

-Nivea Skin Firming Hydrating Lotion

-Softlips Cube

Look out for reviews of these lovely VoxBox products!

*All items in were sent complimentary for review purposes from Influenster

April Ipsy

2014-04-28T15:39:00.000-07:00

Inside my April Ipsy Bag was

-Cailyn Tinted Lip Balm

-Rainbow Honey Nail Polish

-Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Black Velvet

-Dr Brant Microdermabrasion

-Such a Tease So Seductive Eye Lashes

Roses De Chloe Review

2014-04-10T14:50:00.000-07:00

I have been making an effort to use up my perfume samples and I came across a sample of one of the newest Chloe fragrances Roses De Chloe. It was pretty much love at first whiff. The fragrance has notes of roses, bergamot, white musk, and amber. I am typically not a floral person, but the smell of this fragrance is so light and fresh, and you just smell like pretty bouquet of pink roses. I ended up buying this as an early b-day gift (to me, from me) and have been obsessed since it has arrived. I think this would make a great Mother's Day gift for any mother young or old.

February Ipsy

2014-03-12T15:31:00.003-07:00

February was actually a good Ipsy month inside my Glam Bag was

-Pop Beauty Plump Pout Mini

-Zoya Nail Polish in Odette

-City Color Be Matte Blush in Fresh Melon

-First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser with Red Clay

-Eyetini Cream Shadow

*link can earn me referral points

February Julep Maven

2014-03-10T19:54:00.001-07:00

In February I stuck with the Modern Beauty Julep Maven Box and inside was

-Julep Eye Sheen Liquid Eye Shadow in Deep Bronze Shimmer

-Julep Ink Eyeliner in Jet Black w/brush

-Julep Nail Polish in Love

*link will provide me a referral credit

February Beauty Army

2014-03-10T14:53:00.001-07:00

Well hello again, I know that I have been M.I.A for about a month, but you can always reach me on YouTube Instagram at @wels5711 or Twitter. So after months and months of skipping I finally selected some samples for my Beauty Army box and here is what I picked!

-TheraBreath Oral Rinse

-Montagne Juenesse Dead Sea Mud Mask

-Michael Todd Skin Care Samples

-Vidal Sasson Repair and Finish Hairspray

-Miracle Skin Transformer Acne Control

January Birchbox

2014-01-27T13:34:00.000-08:00

Not sure what happened to my photo (this one is from Birchbox) but inside my January Birchbox was

-Beauty Protector Protect and Detangle

-Reviver Dry Deodorant Swipes for Clothes

-Besame Cosmetics Classic Color Lipstick

-Nail Rock

-Juara Candlenut Body Cream

*link will provide me referral credit

January Ipsy

2014-01-20T20:23:00.000-08:00

Inside my January Ipsy Glam Bag was

-Elizabeth Moth Smooth Shadow in Penny

-(Malin+Goetz) Mojito Lip Balm

-Proactiv+ Mark Fading Pads

-Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Tri-Wheat Leave in Conditoner

-Skiin Soothing and Smoothing Eye Cream

*link will provide me referral credit

Crown Brush HD Brush Set w/Mirror and Tweezer Review

2014-01-16T12:52:00.002-08:00

I was sent the Crown Brush HD Brush Set w/Mirror and Tweezer over the holidays to review, and I actually took this set on my family vacation to Disneyland. Along with a mirror and tweezers the HD brush set included six brushes, Pro Powder,Tapered Blush, Deluxe Contour, Crease Blender,Chisel Shadow, and Detailed Liner brush. The set comes in a slim, easy to clean case which I find is easier to travel with than one of those cylinder brush holders. Overall I did enjoy these brushes, they are soft, functional and perfect for my travel needs. My only issues are that I wouldn't use any of these brushes for foundation so I would need to bring a separate brush(or my beauty blender) and the Detailed Liner brush is a bit too long for me to use for liner. The set comes in four colors red, white, orange and purple (I have the purple one), and retails for $27.95 on Crownbrush.com.

*Items were sent to me for review, bur all opinions are my honest ones

Christmas Sale Haul

2014-01-06T15:49:00.001-08:00

I know this post is late but I was waiting on a package from Sephora. I am really happy with most of the items I purchased. I have been wanted some of these items since before Christmas and getting an extra 20% was nice. I don't know how much haulin' I will be doing in 2014 because becoming a VIB rouge put my spending in perspective. What was your favorite item you picked up in any of the year end sales.

Suave Family VoxBox Review

2014-01-03T13:23:00.000-08:00

I was sent three Suave products from Influenster as part of their Suave Family VoxBox program. I was sent a Sweet Pea and Violet lotion for me to try, a body wash for my husband and a mouse to try on my daughter's hair. The Suave Naturals Sweet Pea and Violet lotion has a very fresh scent, and I find that it absorbs quickly. I don't think that it offers 24 hours of hydration but I would repurchase it during the warmer months because I find that a body butter works better during winter. The Sauve Men Body Wash in Refreshing smells very clean (like Irish Spring) and my husband said "no complaints, it does what a body wash is suppose to do". My favorite item that I received was the Suave Kids Cherry Vanilla Bop Mousse. I have never used mousse on my daughter's hair before and didn't know what to expect. Not only is this mouse alcohol free and hypoallergenic but it leaves my daughter with soft bouncy frizz free curls. I will definitely repurchase this when we run out.

*these items were sent for review purposes but all opions are my own

December Empties

2014-01-02T09:46:00.001-08:00

I didn't finish a lot in December but I did clear out some items that I knew needed to go. What did you finish up last year?

NOTD Julep Joelle

2014-01-01T18:00:00.000-08:00

I couldn't think of a better way to bring in the new year than with this festive glitter from Julep. Joelle is a full coverage holographic glitter and I have worn it most of December. It is one of favorite glitters in my collection.