OUI TO LIERAC DÉMAQUILLANT VELOURS - Lierac Velvet Cleansing Melting Oil/Cleansing for Eyes and Face

We all know the French are authorities when it comes to skin care.  So when I came across this product in Paris last year I bought it and loved how it felt on my skin.  When I got home, I immediately Googled the product, and yes it was available in the United States.  So on to my review of this product.

Lierac is a silky soft cleansing oil which is ideal for all skin types.  It has a lightweight texture that transforms into a milky emulsion upon contact with water to gently remove makeup and other impurities without stripping essential moisture from your skin.  Ecoskin complex blends probiotic botanicals and honey extracts to maintain your skin’s lipid barrier and prevent dryness and irritation. Macadamia and jojoba oils promote a soft and glowing texture.

Lierac immediately smoothes and softens.  It leaves your skin perfectly cleansed, and the Jojoba Oil calms and provides protection.  It is alcohol and paraben free.

To use, shake well before application. Apply to dry skin and massage gently with fingertips, then emulsify with a little water.  It can also be applied with a damp cloth. After application, rinse with lukewarm water.  It is ideal as a makeup removal.

When I did my research, the reviews were mixed.  Personally I liked the product.  I found it to be very gentle on my skin and would recommend it for that reason.

You may purchase Lierac Démaquillant Velours for $26.00 at DermStore (www.dermstore.com) and Skinstore (www.skinstore.com).

Dr. Brandt Light Years Away Whitening Cream | Is it worth the price?

There are a lot of whitening creams on the market.  Dr. Brandt's Light Years Away Whitening Cream is one of them.  It is an an intensely moisturizing whitening cream that controls discoloration while promoting a more even skin tone.  This intensely moisturizing whitening cream targets and controls hyperpigmentation, and fades existing discoloration while preventing new dark spots.  It also contains moisturizers like Hyaluronic Acid and botanicals like Lavender and Honeysuckle Extract to make this a product that encourages healthier, as well as lighter, skin.

It is recommended that you apply Dr. Brandt Light Years Away Whitening Cream to your face and neck twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening.  It is also recommended that you use a 30 SPF or higher sunscreen to aid and preserve the lightening effects. 

But does it work?

Some of the advantages of this product is that is was developed by a dermatologist and has some great moisturizers. 

I would not recommend this product to a friend.  It is VERY expensive.   I could barely find any reviews for this product, making that much more difficult to recommend this product.  It has lavender oil which can irritate some people's skin.  The jar packaging is unsanitary and may cause the active ingredients to oxidize, rendering them ineffective.

You may purchase Dr. Brandt's Light Years Away Whitening Cream for $110.00 at The Skin Store (www.skinstore.com); Sephora (www.sephora.com) and Derm Store (www.dermstore.com).

THE REAL PUSH-UP LINER | Benefit's They're Real! Push-Up Liner Lash Hugging Gel Liner Pen

I did not hear of Benefit's latest gel eye liner pen until I was wandering in Sephora and saw it.  It looked cool, and when I read the description of the product I decided to purchase it.  Unlike many of the make-up bloggers and those who give tutorials on how to make a cat eye, I have yet to master this.  And I am o.k. with this.  As long as I could master a regular gel liner look, I felt as if I could blog about this liner.

According to the package of the product, it is 91% long wearing, 81% waterproof; 86% lashline hugging and 84% of the customers stated it made their eyes look visibly longer.

It has a rubber tip with a hole in the middle.  You twist the base to push up the gel liner to the tip.  Then slowly guide the tip along your lash line.  The color is a very deep black with no shine. There is no mess because the texture is a lot like a gel product.  However, it is not messy like some of the other liquid, pen-style liners.  The product stays where you put it and gives you time to smudge the liner until it sets.  It does not budge at all, which is pretty incredible considering my eyes tear like crazy from allergies. When you're done, it looks absolutely spectacular with mascara......almost like you're wearing false lashes.

I never would have thought you could create a product that is as user-friendly as liquid liners but as opaque and waterproof as gels. And yet here it is - They're Real seems to be a cute little baby of the two, inheriting mostly the best features from both parents (or worlds should I say).

Because I just recently starting using it, the one thing I don't know about is how long the pen will last, in other words how long it will take to dry up or go through all the product.

In the end, I think I will give this product an A.  I like what it has to offer and have been pleased with the results.

You may purchase the Benefit's They're Real Push-Up Liner Lash Hugging Gel Liner Pen for $24.00 at Sephora (www.sephora.com); Ulta (www.ulta.com); and HSN (www.hsn.com).

OH LORD, RELEASE ME | Philosophy's Just Release Me

How many of you are still in search of a good eye make-up remover?  You know, the kind that is not oily and leaves no residue behind.  Well ladies, I have found what you are looking for...Philosophy's Just Release Me eye make-up remover.  Your eye make up remover can be spackled on, and this eye make-up remover will take off your make-up.  The product is fragrance free too, for those with allergies.

First, you must shake the bottle before use.  Place some of the liquid on a cotton ball and swipe across your eye.  BAM!  No more make up.  This is one of the best eye make-up removers I have used.  I have tried many drugstore brands which promised to remove every stitch of eye make-up.  These brands lied to me.  None of the drugstore brands were as gentle and effective as the Philosophy Just Release Me eye make-up remover.

The product contains natural aloe, cucumber extracts, and chamomile.  These ingredients help make it so gentle that even people who wear contacts can take off their make-up without worry.  I am a contact wearer, so I have to be careful about what I put on my eyes.  This formula is very soothing and works to calm and refresh your eye area.  I have never had a problem using this product in conjunction with my contacts.  It gets every speck of eye make-up off my eyes and never leaves an oily residue. The best part about it is that I hardly have to tug on my eye area to get off the make-up.

Philosophy's Just Release Me eye make-up remover is wonderful and removes the toughest of eye make-up easily.  It is just that simple.  I will definitely purchase this product again.

You may purchase Philosophy's Just Release Me for $18.00 at Sephora (www.sephora.com); Ulta (www.ulta.com) and www.drugstore.com.

TONE & CORRECT - ELF Tone Correcting Powder

Ever want to tone down the shine on your face, but at the same time get rid of that redness or shallowness?  Well, I found the powder for you.  It's ELF Tone Correcting Powder.  I use this as a setting powder.  When I use it under my eyes, I get a "lightened" appearance.  I also use it around the area of my nose where there is some redness, and the redness is reduced.

Right after I put on my concealer, I put on ELF'S Tone Correcting Powder to make the areas more natural.  A little bit of powder goes a long way. This pressed powder lets you get the right amount of powder on your brush for the areas that you need.

I use the green shade on any dark redness I may have on my face.  I use the yellow shade under my eyes after concealer, and it helps to cover up my dark circles, and helps my concealer last longer.  I mix the blue and pink to create a lavender shade that can be used as a powder highlighter. 

Using this ELF powder after placing on your foundation will make your face nice and matte, and it will have good staying power.  Even though it is inexpensive, this product delivers a lot of bang.

The packaging is nice and sleek.  It does what it says, and gives you the flawless look that you always wanted.  As I said, it corrects redness.  It also corrects yellow, orange and gray pigments.  The application is easy, and there is a large mirror that is unlike any other compact powder.  The only problem I have found is that the product does not come with an applicator.

You may purchase the ELF Tone Correcting Powder at www.eyeslipsface.com for $3.00.

GET ACTIVE AND BLOCK THAT SUN - Frezyderm Active Block SPF 25 Anti-Aging Photoprotective Cream

So we all know that we have to wear sunblock when we go out.  But what we don't want is that thick, goopy sunblock so that when we apply it, it feels as if we as are spackling it on our face.  But I have come across a facial sunblock that works.  It is Frezyderm Active Block SPF 25 Anti-Aging Photoprotective Cream.

The product is formulated with peptides for the activation of genes youth.  It provides photoprotection with UVA and UVB  sunscreen filters, hyaluronic acid (gel used to treat wrinkles and folds), and anti-aging agents to ensure the complete care against the first sign of aging.  It helps prevent the first signs of aging, and helps to keep the skin on your face and neck smooth, firm and young.  It also increases the metabolic and regenerative functions of skin cells.  IT REDUCE WRINKLES!  Praise the Lord!

It is a special anti-aging day cream in that it contains moisturizing ingredients in addition to sun protection. Frezyderm is completely integrated to protect against fine lines, wrinkles and dull complexion.  When you start using this product, you will see your skin maintain a smooth, firm and youthful appearance.

Frezyderm, Active Block SPF 25 Anti-Aging Photoprotective Cream comes in a 50ml container. This is the first time that I recommend something you have to purchase from overseas. I recommend going to the UK Amazon website to purchase it.  It is available at www.amazon.co.uk for UK£20.15.