Bio Oil - pics, swatches, review

Hello, Beautiful!

I've waited a few months before I wanted to write this review because I wanted to see how well this product performed. I'm talking about Bio Oil. I'm sure you've heard of it - either from TV or in a magazine ad, or even a blog post or YouTube review. I've wanted to try this product for awhile now, and when I finally did I knew I'd want to write about it but wanted to give it time to see how well it works for different situations. Check out my full review below, including all the product info, after the pics!

Bio Oil

 

 

 

Bio Oil Info & Review:

Cost/Availability: $11.99 for the 2oz size -- $19.99 for the 4.2 fl oz size -- $27.99 for the 6.7 fl oz size. Prices will vary depending where you shop. Available at Walmart, Target, Ulta, and everywhere else Bio-Oil is sold. Click here to find a retailer near you.

My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses!

Bio Oil is a specialist moisturizing oil that helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks, uneven skin tone, aging and dehydrated skin. Bio-Oil has won 135 skincare awards since its global launch in 2002. It is America's #1 selling multi-use skincare oil.

Formulated with a combination of plant extracts and vitamins suspended in an oil base. It contains the breakthrough ingredient PurCellin Oil, which changes the formulation's overall consistency, making it light and non-greasy, ensuring that the goodness contained in the vitamins and plant extracts is easily absorbed.

Bio-Oil has undergone safety assessments in accordance with the Council on Cosmetic Products. The toxicological profile, chemical structure, level of inclusion and total level of daily exposure of each ingredient used has been assessed and deemed safe for use -- including for use by pregnant women. Bio-Oil is a member of Beauty Without Cruelty International.

It is recommended that Bio-Oil be applied twice daily for a minimum of 3 months. It should be massaged in a circular motion until fully absorbed. During pregnancy, Bio-Oil should be applied from the start of the second trimester to areas that are prone to stretch marks such as the abdomen, breasts, lower back, hips, buttocks and thighs.

Bio-Oil has been tested to be a non-irritant product for people with sensitive skin and to be non-acnegenic. Intended for topical cosmetic application only. Do not use on broken skin. In the unlikely event of skin irritation, discontinue use. Results will vary from individual to individual. Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight.

This has a light scent and it absorbs into skin easily. I used this on stretch marks, scars, and even acne. It really does work! It did take some time to see results on stretch marks, but it DID lessen the appearance and also made the skin feel way softer/smoother.

On scars, it definitely helps to heal them quicker - I feel like it did, at least - and help not leave behind a noticeable mark. I used this on my acne too - and even though it doesn't say it heals acne, I feel like it helps in the healing process.

After using this for a few months, I can honestly say this works and everyone that has raved about it is absolutely right. This is one of those products that you need to stick with to see results, but it's worth it! Would recommend to anyone with scars, stretch marks, or if you're pregnant.

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of this product? Have you tried this or is this on your beauty wish list? Discuss in the comments below.

Fran Wilson MoodMatcher Luxe Twist Sticks in Pretty In Pink, Hot Fuchsia, & Coral Rose - pics, swatches, review

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Have you heard of the MoodMatcher lipsticks? I'll have that review coming up soon, but I wanted to share with you their Luxe Twist Sticks first, as I've been using these more lately. The MoodMatcher line of lip products come in some outrageous looking shades - like green, blue, and orange - as well as more "normal" shades like pink and red - however, the color they look is not what you'll get on your lips. They adjust to your lips to give you a custom flush of color - so how one looks on me may not be how it looks on you. Of course it will still be within the same hue, as they are designed to be a certain shade, but slight variances will happen across different skintones/lip tones. I have three of their Luxe Twist Sticks - one is in Pretty In Pink, which looks pink and the most "normal". Then there is Hot Fuchsia, which looks green in the tube and is probably my favorite of the three. And finally, there is Coral Rose, which looks orange but comes off as a soft pinky coral shade. Check out my full review below, including all the product info, after the pics!

Fran Wilson MoodMatcher
Luxe Twist Sticks
Shades: Pretty In Pink, Hot Fuchsia, Coral Rose
Continue scrolling down to see more pics of each individual shade.

Fran Wilson MoodMatcher
Luxe Twist Sticks
Shades: Pretty In Pink

   

Fran Wilson MoodMatcher
Luxe Twist Sticks
Shades: Hot Fuchsia

   

Fran Wilson MoodMatcher
Luxe Twist Sticks
Shades: Coral Rose

   

Fran Wilson MoodMatcher Luxe Twist Sticks Info & Review:

Cost/Availability: $8.00 (1 fl oz full size). Available on the MoodMatcher or Fran Wilson website, and everywhere else MoodMatcher products are sold.

My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses

Define the perfect pout with this indulgent collection of 6 vivid, hi-definition Twist Stick colors from the Moodmatcher Luxe line. This innovative formula instantly reacts with your lips to create a one-of-a-kind shade that perfectly suits your mood.

Clinically proven with 12-hour staying power, Twist Sticks will never smudge, feather or bleed. Now experience the color your adore with supreme hydration in a moisturizing complex enriched with aloe vera and vitamin E.

Luxe Twist Sticks deliver soft, matte coverage that will take you from work to play, with the confidence that your lip color will last all day.

I really liked these chubby lip pencils! The three shades I have are all very pretty pink-toned shades that are easy to wear on a lot of skintones. I personally love the Hot Fuchsia shade the most (the one that looks green in the tube), but I've had all three in my purse as some point.

They feel weightless on your lips and moisturizing. I know the lip swatches compared next to each other look similar, but I think it's easier to tell in person the difference between the three shades. I also didn't heavily swatch them because they are so long-lasting that it was hard to remove them between swatches! But that's a great thing for everyday use because the color really does last and last -- you may want to use a clear lip balm throughout the day if you feel the need to, but they stain your lips for a long time (as they say, 12 hours).

If you like the concept of lip products that instantly reacts with your lips to create a one-of-a-kind hue, then you've got to check out the MoodMatcher line of lip products. As I mentioned at the start of this post, I plan to do a review on the MoodMatcher lipsticks soon!

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of these lip products? Have you tried them or are they on your beauty wish list? Discuss in the comments below.

Pacifica Hand & Body Lotion Wipes in Tuscan Blood Orange - pics, review

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It seems there are products in wipe form everywhere nowadays! Sometimes though, that can majorly come in handy - such as for travel, purse, car, and just general laziness. Pacifica has Hand & Body Lotion Wipes, which come in a few scents. I have the scent Tuscan Blood Orange. Check out my full review below, including all the product info, after the pics.

Pacifica Hand & Body Lotion Wipes
Scent: Tuscan Blood Orange

Pacifica Hand & Body Lotion Wipes Info & Review:

Cost/Availability: $7.00 (per pack of 30 wipes). Available on the Pacifica website, at Target, and everywhere else Pacifica products are sold.

My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses

Easily wipe on lasting moisture and watch dryness disappear in seconds. Simple to use, fast and portable. Each biodegradable cloth is scented with Pacifica's signature fragrance blends and infused with coconut milk and skin loving naturals that will bring back your skin's youthful glow in an instant. Super simple scented moisture whenever and wherever you need it. Formulated for all skin types. Vegan and cruelty free.

Currently available in three scents: Tuscan Blood Orange, Indian Coconut Nectar and Hawaiian Ruby Guava. All three just happen to be my top three scents from Pacifica. I find they're not heavily scented - which is nice because it keeps them non-offensive.

They are soft and really do moisturize your skin without being greasy. I like the idea of a lotion wipe - especially for travel or to keep in my purse; far less messy and I've had lotion messes in my purse before. I don't know if I would replace my regular lotion completely with these, but I do think these are a great on-the-go option or for anyone who needs quick application anywhere, anytime (just like they say).

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of these lotion wipes? Have you tried them or are they on your beauty wish list? Discuss in the comments below.