Review: Benefit Porefessional Hydrate Primer

Benefit Porefessional Hydrate Primer: This is a nude tinted face primer

The Benefit Porefessional Hydrate Primer (Retail Cost: $32) is easy to apply and has a nude tint to it that blends well into my skin tone NC25. I think this shade compliments a wide range of skin tones. It is very hydrating like you are rubbing water droplets on your skin and feels moist and cool. I like that its oil free so it won’t clog my pores and the hyaluronic acid formula helps provide 12 hours of hydration while feeling slick on my skin without any stickiness. 

The pictures below show "Before" without makeup and "After" with makeup applied on top.

 I applied with my fingers and it blended effortlessly into my pores. You do have to let it bake on the skin for a couple minutes to see it hide the pores but I think it didn’t do so well for my large pores or acne scars. I love that it comes in a tube so you can squeeze the right amount out and keeps the rest of the product clean from contamination.

My tip is to wait for 5 mins to bake before applying makeup afterwards like foundation or highlighter. 

It did make applying makeup a lot easier like you are working with a smooth canvas, which I was very happy to about. 

I highly recommend using this with liquid foundation. 

It didn’t irritate my skin even though it had a sweet fragrance to it and was easy to remove with a makeup removing facial cleanser and also with a face wipe.

This is one of my new favorite pore targeted primers because application is easy and does make applying makeup faster and smoother. There was no caking with my foundation, which is always a win!

*This is available at Sephora and retails for $32 full size.

x Carol 

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Review: SULWHASOO Bestsellers Trial Kit

Sulwhasoo Bestsellers Trial Kit

Sulwhasoo is a Korean skincare line that I have always been dying to try! This is their Bestsellers Trial Kit that was sent to me complimentary. I saw a big difference in my skin after first use, I am not even joking about this. This stuff actually works to improve my acne prone skin. 😍The only full size item is the serum, the others are like sample size in this kit but all the products smell heavenly if you like herbal scents or ginseng.

Close up look at all the items in this kit!

I’m reviewing in order of how to apply the items in this kit. The gentle cleaning foam is so soothing and makes me feel like I am enjoying a spa experience and it left my skin super soft and supple afterwards. The first care activating serum (largest bottle) smells so good! Like a hint of ginseng and other herbal goodies. The aromatherapy aspect of it makes me feel calm and relaxed. This absorbs quickly into the skin. The essential balancing water is very hydrating the moment it hits the skin. Like you feel like a cooling sensation like cool water on your face like you are refreshed and the tiredness from the day is washed away. The final step is applying the concentrated ginseng renewal cream. The moment I opened this it reminded me of those ginseng candies I used to have as a kid. ❤️ I personally love that smell and I really enjoyed using this face cream because of it.

When applied, I felt this warmth wash over my skin in a good way. Like it’s helping circulating the blood in my face to renew my skin and my complexion. It does feel a bit like when you apply an overnight mask but it isn’t sticky at all. Running your hands along the areas applied you can tell which parts has face cream and which doesn’t. I also applied this along my neck.

The back of the box with ingredients listed.

I woke up the next day and was amazed that some of the large pores I had closed and even the sebum on the inside was dry and could easily be removed. My skin looked smoother than the day before I started this skincare regimen. Some of the pimples I had that were puffy and turned dark because they are the kind that are like stuck inside the skin and come out looked lighter in color. The red pimples that were inflamed looked smaller and the white part came to the surface quicker than it would if I didn’t apply anything.

I am hoping it will heal my acne by penetrating underneath my skin and clear it up the more often I use this. My skin was glowing and looked rejuvenated! I had no adverse skin reactions even though my skin is sensitive usually to fragrances skincare and my skin type is oily. I never had this experience with any other skincare line so quickly that I saw results. I am definitely buying the full size when these babies run out.

x Carol

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*This product was sent complimentary by Sulwhasoo and Influenster in exchange for a review. The opinions expressed are my own.

Skincare Review: Feather and Bone Natural Face Gems Face Wash Tabs

Feather and Bone Co. Face Gems // Photo: intrice.blogspot.com 

I am always looking for natural skincare brands that make products free of harsh chemicals and dyes. With my skin type (oily), I noticed these kinds of products give the best results for my skin because they don't make my skin produce excessive amounts of oil or cause me to breakout all over.

I stumbled upon the brand Feather and Bone from Tomoson and was asked to write a review for them about their facial tabs called Face Gems. I haven't used any other product like this so I thought I would give it a shot and was sent 3 tabs for free to use and review. 

Their Face Gems are made from sandalwood, fullers earth, and starch, which work together to be a cleanser, exfoliator, and moisturizer all in one. 

Close up of Feather and Bone Face Gems

To me, it looks similar to Chinese herbal medicine tablets I take sometimes when I am sick (haha) but I have to say the packaging and it being dry does make it convenient to take around for travel. You don't have to worry about going over your 3 oz or less liquids limit if you are taking a plane. 

How To Use It: 

All you have to do is add a few drops of water onto the facial tab and mix it up in the palm of your hand. When it starts looking like a paste, it can then be applied onto the face.

The dark brownish color is how the Feather and Bone Face Gem cleanser looks when wet.
Once it dries, it becomes a khaki nude color. It feels like clay.

What is interesting about this is that it feels more like a mud mask than a facial cleanser and it does dry quick like a face mask. After 10 seconds, it was almost completely dry. I left it on for about 5 minutes because I wanted to clear out my pores and help shrink my breakouts.  

When it was time to rinse, the granules in the tab worked well as an exfoliator that felt gentle on my skin too.

This is how the cleanser looks when dry on my skin. It can double as a face mask! :D

The Results

I am happy to say it didn't irritate my skin at all. No burning sensation or redness. After rinsing, my skin looked smoother and with a glow. The parts of my face with pimples also didn't hurt as much as before and was less swollen. I guess one of the ingredients is an anti-inflammatory.

My pores looked smaller too after using this just once and some of my blackheads on my nose were washed off. This definitely exceeded my expectations on what it can do with just one wash.

It costs $15 for a box and according to the website this product is safe for normal, dry, oily and combination skin. There is also no expiration date for the Feather and Bone Face Gems so you can keep them for a long time. 

If this product is in your price range and you are looking for a gentle yet effective natural face cleanser, this is worth a try.  :)

Feather and Bone Co. Face Gems

Retails: $15 for a box

Available at: Feather and Bone Co. Website

For more information about the brand and this product, visit http://featherandboneco.com.

What is your favorite all natural skin care brand?

Have you tried dry tablets before as a facial cleanser? 

x Carol

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*This post is sponsored by Feather and Bone Co. I received samples of this facial cleanser to test and to write an honest review. All opinions are my own and reflect my experiences when using these products. All photos belong to Intrice Blog unless otherwise stated.

Review: 100% Pure Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream

100% Pure is a skincare brand that uses only natural ingredients in their products. I purchased the 100% Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream because I was browsing on Birchbox and saw that this product was one of the more affordable eye creams on the website. I wanted an eye cream to help with puffiness and dark circles and this seemed like it could solve these problem areas so I got it.

100% Pure Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream tube in relation to packaging.

The 100% Pure Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream is in a tube with a pump top with a plastic cap to prevent it from accidentally getting pushed if you tossed it into your makeup bag or travel bag. I really like this unique design for this eye cream because it allows you to easily dispense the cream while leaving it free from germs. You would not want to risk getting an eye infection when sticking your finger into jar creams. 

The eye cream sits tightly inside the tube.

Their products are all vegan-friendly, gluten-free, and never tested on animals. The paper tube that the 100% Pure Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream comes in can be repurposed too! I used mine to hold my makeup pencils such as eyeliners, lip liners, and lip crayons. 

100% Pure Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream - Ingredients List

Review:

When applying the eye cream on my skin, it felt very moisturizing and helped in reducing the fine lines appearing under my eyes. The first thing you will notice is how strong the scent is for this eye cream. It smells like a fresh cup of brewed coffee and will definitely awaken your senses in the morning. 

Sadly, it didn't do much for my black circles though. I used this for about a month and I couldn't see them getting lighter. As an anti-puffing cream, it made my eye puffiness less noticeable but they don't go down immediately after applying. When I looked at myself in the mirror later on in the day, my eyes looked less tired.

I think as a daily eye cream, it does enough to rejuvenate the eye area if you are just starting to see signs of fine lines or have dry spots. If you want something to miraculously fix dark under eyes, this is a product you will want to skip.

100% Pure Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream
Retails: $19.00 (Birchbox.com)

For more information about 100% Pure and their products you can visit their website at www.100percentpure.com.

Overall Rating: 3/5

Dark Circles: 1 - Puffiness: 3 - Moisturizing: 5 - Fine Lines: 4

What is your current or favorite eye cream? :)

Leave me a comment.

x Carol 

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Review: InstaNatural Age-Defying Skin Clearing Serum

InstaNatural has another serum to add to its collection developed to help those who want to reverse the first signs of aging. All their products are made with natural and organic ingredients without harsh chemicals. This serum focuses on clearing up acne blemishes, dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and giving skin back a healthy youthful glow. 

I was selected to test out InstaNatural's Age-Defying Skin Clearing Serum and to write an honest review on the results after using this for a week. 

Active Ingredients:

• Vitamin C: Brightens skin tone and lightens dark spots
• Niacinamide: Soothes redness and inflammation and promotes new skin cell growth
• Retinol: Smoothes fine lines and wrinkles while promoting new skin cell growth
• Salicylic Acid: Helps with fighting pimples and cleaning out pores

Recently, my skin decided to have a huge breakout so I was in need of something to help combat redness, shrink pimples, and lighten blemishes. Luckily, I just received this serum so what a good opportunity to try it out and see if it works.

First Impressions:

Like other serums from InstaNatural, this one comes in a glass bottle with a dropper. I like using a dropper to dispense serum as opposed to pouring because you can get the exact amount your want without contaminating the rest of the product.

InstaNatural Age-Defying Skin Clearing Serum - Dropper

The serum itself is a thin white formula with a light citrus scent. When dropping a few drops on my hand, it easily runs so be careful when applying.

Review:

The InstaNatural Age-Defying Skin Clearing Serum absorbs quickly into the skin because it is very thin. There is no sticky feeling or greasiness. Usually, skin serums are applied after a toner (if you tone your skin) and before a moisturizer to increase the absorption of the moisturizer into the skin.

Depending on what moisturizer you use with this serum, it could feel a bit sticky or greasy. When I used the InstaNatural Age-Defying Moisturizer on top, I could feel a bit of greasiness on my skin. If I applied the InstaNatural Vitamin C Moisturizer, it became very sticky. Using the InstaNatural Retinol Moisturizer with this, there was no stickiness or greasiness. I think the InstaNatural Retinol Moisturizer works the best with this serum.

After a week of using the serum, my blemishes looked much lighter. Some blemish spots were originally a dark brown that even a concealer could barely cover it. The longer I used this, the lighter and less noticeable they became. The smaller spots lightened too. 

I did not feel any redness or skin irritation from applying this serum even though it contains Vitamin C. The pimples that were on my face when I was using this serum shrank in size within 2 days. I didn't experience skin breakout while using this. If you are someone with acne prone skin, this serum would be a good option to keep it under control.

Final Thoughts:

Out of the four serums I have from InstaNatural (Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol, and Age-Defying Skin Clearing), my top two to use would be the InstaNatural Retinol Serum or the InstaNatural Age-Defying Skin Clearing serum for oily skin types.

Due to this product containing Vitamin C and retinol, it can make your skin become more sensitive to sunlight. If you do want to use this as a daytime serum be sure to apply sunscreen to avoid making your blemishes become darker.

InstaNatural Age-Defying Skin Clearing Serum (Product Page: Instanatural.com)

Retails: $21.95

Overall Rating: 5/5

Absorption: 5 - Controlling Acne: 5 - Fading Blemishes: 5 - Product Design: 5

What is your current skin serum in your skin routine?
Share your thoughts with me in the comments. :)

x Carol 

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*This post is powered by Brandbacker and sponsored by InstaNatural. I received this sample product to test, keep, and write an honest review. All opinions expressed in this blog post are my own. Photos used in this post belong to this blog (Intrice Blog) unless otherwise stated.

Review: InstaNatural Dead Sea Mud Mask

InstaNatural is an organic skincare brand that uses all natural ingredients and avoids harsh chemicals in their products. The InstaNatural Dead Sea Mud Mask is no different. I was sent a jar of the InstaNatural Dead Sea Mud Mask to test and keep. It is made from 100% Dead Sea mud, which supposedly has all the essential minerals in helping promote healthy skin.

Here are my results with photos after using it for the first time.

Other Active Ingredients:

• Organic Shea Butter
• Organic Jojoba Oil
• Organic Aloe Vera
• Organic Calendula Oil
• Hickory Bark Extract

*All of these ingredients work towards soothing dry and irritated skin

Targets: Acne, Blemishes, Fine Lines, Wrinkles

Review: DHC Pore Cleansing Oil

I have used the original yellow bottle of DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, which contains olive oil, in the past but I realized that one wasn't working well with my oily skin type. It ended up making my skin produce even more oil, shine, and acne breakouts. 

I really liked DHC and was doing research to see what products just came out for oily skin types from them and stumbled onto this. This is a popular skin care brand in Japan and they also sell their products now in the U.S both in-store (in some states) and widely available online.

Definitely choose the DHC Pore Cleansing Oil over the original DHC Deep Cleansing Oil if you have oily skin. Here are the reasons why.

Target Skin Type: Oily Skin, Large Pores

Review: Boots No7 Protect and Perfect Advanced Serum

The Boots No7 Protect and Perfect Serum promises that you will see results after using it for just 2 weeks. It is supposed to smooth out fine lines, wrinkles, and reverse other signs of aging. I received a sample of this facial serum as part of my Influenster #FrostyVoxBox to test and write an honest review.

The amount that came in the small packet was enough for me to use for about a week. So the results I will be discussing are after one week of use. I am in my mid twenties so I am trying to build up my anti-aging skin care arsenal.

With the Boots No7 Protect and Perfect Advanced Serum, it is white but applies as a transparent clear liquid. Only a dime-size amount is enough to cover the entire face. I really liked that this did not feel sticky at all and it was able to absorb quickly into my skin after application.

With each day that I used it, I noticed that it helped to plump up the areas of my face that had deep lines like my smile lines. The areas with my fine lines around my eye area were moisturized and plumped too. It gave me a less tired looking appearance.

I think the plumping action of this serum is how it makes everything look smoother and what the brand considers as reversing the signs of aging. Sadly, I don't have enough product from the sample to know what my skin will look like after just 2 weeks.

For the week that I used this, my complexion was glowing the day after day. My skin was supple and I think it helped to enhance the absorption of my nighttime moisturizer. It seems like a good serum to target fine lines and help with the overall complexion of your skin.

I think this is something worth considering if you are looking for an anti-aging serum as a preventative measure and want to improve the overall health of your skin. There is also a "Intense" version of this serum for women who have deeper wrinkles.

Boots No7 Protect and Perfect Serum
Retails:  $17.49 (Target.com)

Have you tried any products from Boots No7?

What is your current facial serum?

x Carol

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*This post is sponsored by Influenster and Boots No7. I received samples of the Protect and Perfect Serum to try and to write an honest review about each product. All opinions are my own and reflect my experiences when using these products. All photos belong to Intrice Blog unless otherwise stated.

January 2015 Birchbox: Unboxing + Review

This month's box was just okay for me with not much excitement in the January 2015 Birchbox. The best part of the box was the lip product. Let's begin the unboxing and take a close look at all the products from my January 2015 Birchbox.

Total Cost: $10.00

Actual Value: $23.88

Review and Tutorial: Evian Brumisateur Natural Mineral Water Facial Spray

The Evian Brumisateur® (Brew-meez-ah-tour) Natural Mineral Water Facial Spray is a new line of facial mist from the company. For those who haven't used facial mists before, they are a good way to quickly rehydrate your parched skin or can be used to set makeup at the end of applying your look.
I was sent an Evian Brumisateur Facial Spray to try and write an honest review for my readers.

Prior to getting this opportunity, I did not know Evian made a product like this. I mostly just know the company for their spring water. I do like using facial mists in general though because I live in a place that gets hot and humid so my skin gets very thirsty. This is a great way to quickly feel refreshed and moisturized if you cannot rinse your face with cold water.

It is compatible with all skin types including the most sensitive. The mineral water mist is pH balanced with the level of 7.2pH, which is close our body's normal pH levels. This product is free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.

According to Evian, this product is popular in their French market where French women, famous for their beauty savvy, have long depended on the special benefits of Evian Brumisateur as part of their daily skin care regime.

"With each misting, evian® Brumisateur® (Brew-meez-ah-tour) Natural Mineral Water Facial Spray helps hydrate, tone, and soothe all skin types including sensitive skin leaving the skin looking healthy." - from Evian (Youtube Video)

Walmart Winter Beauty Box 2014 Unboxing

This is an unboxing post about the items I received in my Walmart Winter Beauty Box 2014 that I ordered. They include items from Jergens, Maybelline, Olay Fresh Effects, Nivea, and L'Oreal. I was not as impressed with the this box compared to my Target Beauty Box that costs the same but the size of the products were all deluxe sample sizes.

Total Cost: $5.00

Estimated Value: $10.75

Review: Frosty VoxBox from Influenster

Photo Credit: Influenster.com

This my first VoxBox From Influenster and I am excited to talk about all the wonderful products in the Frosty VoxBox. I was one of 15,000 bloggers in the Influenster network selected to receive their Frosty VoxBox.

For this winter themed box, it came with a total of 8 items relating to beauty or food. In this review, I will talk about what I liked and disliked from this box. I have to say my favorite item is definitely the EcoTools Hair Brush!

Target Beauty Box Winter 2014 (Naturals Edition)

The theme of this box is "naturals" where all products are full of natural ingredients like fruit oils, tea, and shea butter. A lot of the skincare items are said to be safe for those with sensitive skin and the hair care included in the box promote deep moisturization for hair strands. At the end of this post, I am sharing an exclusive coupon code to get $3 off your next $15 of "Naturals" beauty products from Target.com.

I really thought my Target Winter Beauty Box (Naturals Edition) box was lost somewhere in the US. It shipped the same day as the "Her Edition" of the Winter Target Beauty Box but the tracking number didn't have updates and said "cannot be found" so I was getting worried because there were items in this box I wanted to include as part of my holiday gifts. After waiting what felt like forever, the box arrived a little bit before Christmas.

This is a seasonal subscription box that can be ordered from Target.com but it does sell out quickly!

Total Cost: $5.00 (w/ tax + 5% RedCard discount)

Actual Value: $25.00

Review: InstaNatural Cellulite Cream with Caffeine and Retinol

InstaNatural Cellulite Cream // Photo Credit: Intrice Blog

As our body changes, cellulite starts to appear on areas that goes through shifts in body weight. For me, it started to appear on my legs. I was given the opportunity by InstaNatural to test out their InstaNatural Cellulite Cream and write an honest review.

What makes this cellulite cream different from others is that it is formulated with caffeine and retinol to deeply nourish the skin to decrease the appearance of cellulite and dimples. All ingredients used in this are all natural and includes various oils and floral extracts. It is free of parabens, sulfates, and phosphates. Here is my review on the product after using it for a week.

"Caffeine tones and tightens, while retinol repairs and restores, so you can obtain long-lasting results for a firm and supple appearance." -- from InstaNatural.com

Review: Oleavine Facial Sponge with French Green Clay

The Oleavine Facial Sponge is made of 100% natural konjac fiber and works to gently exfoliate away dead skin cells and unclog pores when cleansing the face. I read that the konjac sponge is popularly used in Korea to help promote smooth, clear skin.

I was given the opportunity by Tomoson and Oleavine to try their konjac sponge and write an honest review about the product. I chose to do the review for Oleavine's green facial sponge with French Green Clay, which is made for those with combination-oily skin.

Oleavine has 4 versions of their konjac sponge fit for each skin type:
- Black: Created with bamboo charcoal for oily and acne-prone skin
- Red: Created with French red clay for dry, sensitive, or mature skin
- White: Original for all skin types and the most sensitive skin or for children
- Green: Created with French green clay for all skin types, most effective for combination skin with oily t-zones

I like how this sponge is pH balanced and is made free of preservatives, artificial colors, and chemicals. The colors of the sponge itself is the result of the extra natural ingredient to help your skin type. The konjac fibers for Oleavine's Facial Sponges are from Jeju Island in South Korea.

The benefits of konjac include:
- Gentle exfoliation
- Promotes circulation
- Absorbs toxins and fights bacteria

Review: InstaNatural Pore Tightening Vitamin C Facial Toner

 InstaNatural Pore Tightening Vitamin C Facial Toner

First Impressions:
The InstaNatural Pore Tightening Vitamin C Facial Toner comes in a spray bottle so you can easily mist your skin before taking a cotton pad to wipe away dirt and leftover makeup from your face. I am used the toners from The Body Shop where you pour a few drops on the cotton pad to wipe your skin. The liquid toner is clear in color with a strong scent of Witch Hazel instead of something citrusy that you would expect for a Vitamin C toner. I think the size of the bottle is very generous and would last a few months if used everyday.

Active Ingredients:
- Witch Hazel: Calms the skin while purifying and tightening pores
- Vitamin C: Brightens the skin to give a glowing complexion and supposedly reverses UV-damage
- Aloe Vera: Calms the skin and reduces redness
- Sulfur: On the bottle it says that it helps to penetrate deep into the pores to unclog them

 InstaNatural Pore Tightening Vitamin C Facial Toner - Ingredients

Review: InstaNatural Youth Express Eye Gel

InstaNatural Youth Express Eye Gel

First Impressions:
From reading the description, the InstaNatural Youth Express Eye Gel is supposed to help reduce dark circles, puffiness, and increase skin elasticity while enhancing skin tone. It also claims to help with skin sagging so I guess it would be good to apply it on the neck area as well.

The InstaNatural Youth Express Eye Gel comes in a bottle with a removable cap. When you take the cap off, it is a pump mechanism bottle. The bottle is completely white so you can't see the gel inside. The color of the gel is clear and gooey and has a cucumber scent.

Active Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Promotes moisture retention in skin
- Plant Stem Cells: Not sure if this helps with anything
- Peptide Complex: Signals your body to produce more collagen = supple skin
- Matrixyl Complex: Anti-aging ingredient for wrinkles
- Amino Acid Complex: Nourishes the skin

*This product contains tree nuts.

InstaNatural Youth Express Eye Gel - Ingredients

Review:
When using the InstaNatural Youth Express Eye Gel the first time, I had to press the pump about 10 times to get the product out. I thought I was sent a defective bottle but eventually the gel finally came up.

The amount I got from one pump pressing all the way down was too much for just my undereye area so I ended up using it on my whole face. When you use this yourself, pressing softly down for 1 second should give the adequate amount for just the undereye. On the bottle it says you can apply this to the under eye, forehead, and cheek areas or even entirely on your face. It says it is safe to use both morning and night.

It feels a little bit sticky on the parts of my face that I put the product. It doesn't evaporate completely like the InstaNatural Pure Vitamin C Toner or the InstaNatural Hyaluronic Acid Serum. There is no skin tightness either so it doesn't feel like I am wearing a mask with the InstaNatural Youth Express Eye Gel all over my face.

I didn't see an immediate difference in my undereye area in relation to reducing puffiness after applying this at night. However, the next morning my eyes looked less puffy compared to if I didn't use this eye cream. If you know you want a under eye de-puffer then this could be it. I didn't see much change in my dark circles from using this for one night.

Final Thoughts:
Maybe it's an eye serum that will allow you to see results over a period of time for dark circles and fine lines. I think because of it being a little bit sticky, if you do wear a concealer or foundation on top then it might lead to caking and creasing.

If I continue to use this product, I would use it mostly at night or in the daytime on days I don't wear makeup. The dry spots on my face still felt dry after applying the InstaNatural Youth Express Eye Gel so I don't think it does much for moisturization.

I thought this was an okay product but nothing really amazing if you want instant gratification. Only time will tell if this really works. I'll return to add an update to this post if there's a change in my skin from using this for a couple days.

I like that this product is made with 100% natural and organic ingredients but if you have allergies to tree nuts then this product is not for you.

On the Amazon product page for this product, the company InstaNatural has a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on this so if for any reason you are unhappy they will issue a refund. I just noticed that it is (as of 12/4/2014) listed as the #1 Best Seller in Eye Puffiness Treatments on Amazon so maybe it does work.

Overall Rating: 3/5

Affordability: 3 - Effectiveness: 3 - Packaging: 3

Have you tried InstaNatural's products before? What did you think of them?

Share your thoughts with me by commenting below or tweet me @intriceblog.

x Carol

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InstaNatural Youth Express Eye Gel (1.7 fl oz)
Retails: $19.97 on Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Circles-Puffiness-Wrinkles-Treatment-Solution/dp/B00KCFAZTE)

For more information on InstaNatural and their products, you can visit their official website:
http://instanatural.com/

*This post is powered by Brandbacker and sponsored by InstaNatural. I received this sample product to test and write an honest review. All opinions expressed in this blog post are my own. Photos used in this post belong to this blog (Intrice Blog).

Review: InstaNatural Hyaluronic Acid Serum

InstaNatural Hyaluronic Acid Serum

First Impressions:
I like using skincare serums as part of my facial skin care regime these days because I have noticed a drastic difference in how supple my skin looks. As we age or even sun exposure over time can cause your skin to become more dry. After trying InstaNatural's Pure Vitamin C Facial Toner, I decided to try their Hyaluronic Acid Serum too.

It comes in a glass blue bottle with a liquid dropper with the serum being a clear color. For a 2 oz bottle, it is more than enough product to last a year because with the liquid dropper you only need maybe 2-3 drops to cover your whole face with each application. The bottle I ordered has an expiration date of 10/2016. There is a strong scent of Witch Hazel.

Active Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Helps skin retain moisture and stay hydrated
- Green Tea: An antioxidant that calms the skin from irritation
- Vitamin E: Reduces fine lines and wrinkles over time
- Jojoba Oil: Moisturizes and brightens skin
- Witch Hazel: Calms the skin from irritation

InstaNatural Hyaluronic Acid Serum - Ingredients

Review: Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner

You have probably heard of Dr. Brandt or seen their products around if you stopped by Sephora or other boutiques carrying skincare. I always wanted to try Dr. Brandt products seeing it appear often in magazines but have not due to its high price. Luckily, I received Dr. Brandt's Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner, a blackhead extractor mask, in this month's Birchbox. 

One of my biggest worries with my skin is having blackheads appear around my nose. Of course my first reaction was "Oh my god, its so expensive for such a small amount!" when I researched the price. I was hoping this would do wonders for me considering the full size version costs $45 for a 1 oz tube.  The tube in my pictures is a .25 oz sample size so pretend there is like 4 of them. Here are my results after trying this out the first time.

Target Skin Type: Oily/Combination Skin

Does not contain: 

- Parabens

- Sulfates

- Synthetic Fragrances

- Synthetic Dyes

- Petro-Chemicals

- Phthalates

Edit 11/1/2014 : Okay, I gave this another try about 4 times and it still gave left me a nose still with blackheads. So for sure, I do not recommend spending $45 for a 50/50 chance that it will work or not for you. If you are looking for an alternative solution for blackheads that works and is cheaper, I wrote about it on the bottom of this post.

Review: Yardley London Shea Buttermilk Soap (Sensitive Skin)

Yardley London Shea Buttermilk Soap (Sensitive Skin)

Yardley London is an affordable body soap that is not only gentle but free of parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate, and artificial dyes. These ingredients can be irritating for some skin types. The Yardley London Shea Buttermilk soap is made for those who have sensitive skin and is a part of their "Botanical Bath Bar Collection." Their products are not tested on animals.