July 31, 2013

M. Steves RHSO Power-Packed Purifying Cleanser & RHSO Power-Pakced Nourishing Boost - pics, swatches, reviews

Hello, Beautiful!

I recently discovered another new-to-me skincare brand, called M. Steves. This skincare line, which currently offers 5 essential products, is all about RHSO -- Rose Hip Seed Oil. I have the RHSO Power-Packed Purifying Cleanser and the RHSO Power-Packed Nourishing Boost. Check out my full review of each product, including all the product info, after each set of pics.




M. Steves Skincare
RHSO Power-Packed Purifying Cleanser


 

 


 



M. Steves RHSO Power-Packed Purifying Cleanser Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: $34.00 (4 fl oz full size). Available on the M. Steves website and at select retailers. Click here to see if there is a retailer near you.
My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Kisses

A low-foaming, sulfate-free skin cleanser that removes makeup for all skin types. Includes RHSO (Rose Hip Seed Oil), Aloe Vera, Fruit Extracts, Antioxidants and Natural Astringents.

Consider this your complete cleanser. Packed with RHSO, soothing botanicals, antioxidants and a mild, natural astringent, this cleanser removes dirt, oil and makeup without stripping skin of its natural oils. Leaves skin soft, not tight or dry.

Dermatologist tested. 89.4% natural. 100% vegan. No parabens. No petrochemicals. No GMOs. No phthalates. Wheat and gluten free. No synthetic dyes or fragrance. No animal testing. Recyclable. Acceptable for use with Clarisonic.

I really liked using this cleanser. I use about 1 to 2 pumps each time I cleanse my face and I find it works well. Sometimes I do a double cleanse (if I didn't take off my makeup first), but that's my routine with any facial cleanser - although I don't think you really need to use a double cleanse, as it does a nice job at taking off your makeup (I think it's just a habit of mine).

It has a light citrus scent and it hardly foams, yet cleans your skin perfectly. After using this cleanser my skin doesn't feel tight or dry; it just feels clean and ready for any other skincare I want to use afterwards. Sometimes, because it's summer, I don't do anything else afterwards and will go right into my makeup (since I have oily skin).

Overall, I really like this cleanser and would recommend!


M. Steves Skincare
RHSO Power-Packed Nourishing Boost

 

 


 



M. Steves RHSO Power-Packed Nourishing Boost Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: $64.00 (1 fl oz full size). Available on the M. Steves website and at select retailers. Click here to see if there is a retailer near you.
My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses

Fast-absorbing, lightweight, hydrating dry oil for all ages and skin types. Potent antiaging and skin rejuvenating benefits. May be added to other products to boost benefits. Includes RHSO, essential fatty acids, antiaging actives, skin brightening promoters antioxidants and Gatuline In-tense.

Pure, cold-pressed RHSO intensely hydrates and nourishes skin while a concentrated, naturally-derived extract called Gatuline In-tense, proven to make skin look firmer, works to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Leaves skin more even and brighter with a luminous glow.

Massage a few drops directly onto clean face, neck and decollete in an upward motion. Add a few drops directly to other products to boost their hydrating and nourishing properties, as desired, to allow for real-time customization. Such as adding a few drops into your cleanser to make a creamier formula. Into your sunscreen for increased protection. Into your moisturizer for extra hydration. into your exfoliator for an oily scrub, or into your foundation for a tinted moisturizer.

Dermatologist tested. 96.7% natural. 100% vegan. No parabens. No petrochemicals. No GMOs. No phthalates. Wheat and gluten free. No synthetic dyes or fragrance. No animal testing. Recyclable.

This is a great multi-tasking product! It absorbs quickly and doesn't leave my face feeling oily - and I have oily skin to start with. I like to add it into my M. Steves cleanser and into some of my dryer scrubs. This is a great way to add some extra skin health into just about any of your skin care products! Recommended for anyone looking to boost their skin care routine!

Now let me know what you think...
What do you think of these two skincare products? Have you tried either of them or would you like to? What do you think of the M. Steves brand? Discuss in the comments below.

July 29, 2013

Milani Fantastical Plumage Limited Edition Nail Collection - 6 shades - pics, swatches, review

Hello, Beautiful!

Milani has come out with two new limited edition nail collections, one of which I already posted on my blog - the Retro Glam collection. In this post I'll show you the other limited edition nail collection - Fantastical Plumage. Check out all the pics below, as well as my review!

Milani Fantastical Plumage
Limited Edition Nail Collection
Shades: 924 Carnival, 866 Scarlet Ibis, 867 Canary, 868 Peacock, 869 Blue Jay, 870 Purple Martin
Continue scrolling down to see more pics of each individual shade.










Milani Fantastical Plumage
Limited Edition Nail Collection
Shade: 924 Carnival
 

 



Milani Fantastical Plumage
Limited Edition Nail Collection
Shade: 866 Scarlet Ibis
 

 



Milani Fantastical Plumage
Limited Edition Nail Collection
Shade: 867 Canary
 

 



Milani Fantastical Plumage
Limited Edition Nail Collection
Shade: 868 Peacock
 

 



Milani Fantastical Plumage
Limited Edition Nail Collection
Shade: 869 Blue Jay
 

 



Milani Fantastical Plumage
Limited Edition Nail Collection
Shade: 870 Purple Martin
 

 

Milani Fantastical Plumage Limited Edition Nail Collection Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: $4.49 for the regular shades and $4.99 for the Jewel FX shade (1 fl oz full size each). Available everywhere Milani cosmetics are sold - like CVS and Mejer stores. Plus, on the Milani cosmetics website.
My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Kisses

This limited edition nail collection from Milani, called Fantastical Plumage, was inspired by the vibrant and tropical colors of feathers. DBP, toluene and formaldehyde free.

This collection includes 6 shades: 5 regular polish shades and 1 Jewel FX Shade.

I really love the regular line of polish shades from this collection; my favorite is Peacock - but I think I love the shade Blue Jay equally as much. The Jewel FX shade, Carnival, isn't as great as I had hoped. It's hard to get the white dots on in one coat and it's a bit thicker of a base. You would need a good 2 coats to get a good effect, unless you laid on a thick layer - even then you have to be selective with getting the white dots on there. I prefer the Jewel FX shade from the Retro Glam collection, which applies beautifully in just one coat.

Overall, I really like Milani polishes and these colors are great to have in any collection! I'd recommend all the regular line of polishes from this collection but would say to skip on Carnival if you can only get one of the Jewel FX shades (and then I'd recommend Sprinkles from the Retro Glam collection).

Now let me know what you think...
What do you think of this nail polish collection from Milani? What is your favorite shade? Do you plan to pick any of these up? Discuss in the comments below.