AHA Mask By Aubrey Organics

Age-Defying Therapy AHA Mask with Sea Buckthorn Oil

Just in love with this Mask by Aubrey Organics. I do not have anything negative to say about it. It makes my skin feel amazing and I think my skin looks and feels better after using it for few times only. I didn't expect much from this brand but I was blown away by its performance. It is placed under the Anti-Ageing category on its website and I feel that pretty much anyone who is over twenty five can certainly gain something extra after using this product.  It is made out of 100% natural ingredients and all natural preservative system. Its AHA Fruit Acids and Rice Spheres refines my skin texture and organic Aloe Vera hydrates and soothes my skin. My skin glows from within and my skincare products adheres well to my skin after using this mask.

It contains Shea butter, aloe barbedensis leaf juice, rice bran wax, cetyl alcohol, oat kernel flour, cucumber seed oil, evening primrose oil, grapefruit extract, sugar-cane extract, lemon fruit extract, lemon peel oil many more good stuff.

This is a vegan brand, not tested on animals and it is also gluten free and contains organic ingredients. 

I usually use this product on a clean skin by massaging lightly for few seconds and leave on for five minutes before rinsing off with warm water. I do agree with its claims that this mask is "refining and nourishing" and good for all skin types. It is priced at $14.95 US. Now who can beat that? Well priced and well performance. That's all I have to say. Hope it works for you too. 

Eye Serum-Face Serum-Toner by Shea Terra Organics

Here is an awesome natural skincare line by Shea Terra Organics. I own three of their products: Eau De Rose facial sprits, Argan and Green Coffee eye serum and Rose Hips and Carrot perfecting serum. They are all 100% natural. 

Rose Hips and Carrots perfecting serum: 

This serum makes my skin look glowing and dewy. Rose Hips & Carrot Perfecting Serum is made with 100% pure, organic rose hips oil, cold pressed carrot seed oil and seabuckthorn oil. The synergy between these oils are more than just skin deep. With daily use of Rose Hips & Carrot Perfecting Serum my skin looks more moist and plump. Rose Hips & Carrot Perfecting Serum claims that it "repairs damaged skin, enhances healthy cellular growth, improves acne, and greatly improves the moisture level and balance of skin." I am not so sure about repairing damaged skin because I don't have any acne on my skin nor do I really need any repairing on my skin yet but I must admit that after using this product my skin does feel and look better. It is $29 US and a little bit goes a long way; so its definitely worth a try. 

Argan and Green Coffee eye serum:

This eye serum which contains Argan oil has really good anti-ageing, vitamins and essential fatty acids and green coffee bean provides the sin with powerful antioxidants and help with blood circulation around the eye. I usually just wear it at night before going to bed. When I wake up in the morning I feel my eyes look less tired and more relaxed which can't be a bad thing. For the price $38 US (which is amazing) and the amount you get in a bottle it will last more than 6 months. 

Eau De Rose facial Sprits:

This is just a facial mist for the skin which I use as a toner day and night. It is a very simply mist which I just love using under my daily skincare routine. Its ONLY made out of Moroccan rose water which carries natural anti-ageing properties.  Just feels great on my skin and it has a lovely floral scent to it which I enjoy inhaling. It is priced at $16 US which you can't go wrong with in my opinion. There are so many toners out there which are much more pricier and I believe that toners are just to be applied as a hydration on the skin and beyond that they do not really add any extra benefits which we all can expect from a good moisturiser or serum.

Solar Day Cream by The Body Deli

Solar Day Cream by The Body Deli is another all-star moisturiser for all skin types. Even though its called the 'cream" it feels more like a lotion on my normal to dry skin, which I don't seem to mind at all. As a matter of fact fact I like the idea of packing on more products on my skin in addition to  using this cream. I usually apply my serum or oil depending on envisioning what my day will be like. Sometimes I like to add a higher sunscreen on top the Solar Day Cream. That is because I like to protect my skin from the sun's UVA and UVB rays on days when I know I will be spending most of my days outdoors. My only complain about this product is that I don't know how much protection I am really getting by using this product alone. It does not contain any detailed information on how much Zinc Oxide is in the cream nor does it stress the fact that it can actually protect my skin from the UVA and UVB rays. I don't like to take any chances when it comes to protecting my skin from the sun since I am a bit paranoid about skin ageing and sun spots. 

The main reason I call Solar Day Cream an all-star is simply because of its anti-ageing properties which helps to protect the skin from the environmental damage and it contains some excellent antioxidants such as Vitamin C, COQ10 (a natural antioxidant found in many foods which is great for skin cell function), Tocotrienols (which is a member of the Vitamin E family) and Pumpkin Seed Oil.  I have pretty sensitive skin and I can firmly say that I never had any bad reactions whenever I apply this product. It also works great in conjunction with products from different brands. In Canada this product can be found only in few places and I highly recommend to everyone who is interested in trying this brand to check out their website at http://www.thebodydeli.com/collections/moisturizers/products/solar-day-cream. But if you live in the US then you are in luck since it is an all American brand. 

I hope this article helps you get to the right skincare product which you may be searching for and if you have already tried it then please comment below to let me know your thoughts on this particular product or brand. 

XOXO

The Body Deli - Melon Peptide anti-aging moisturiser

Here is another wonderful moisturiser I love to talk about. Its called the Melon Peptide Creme Gel by The Body Deli. This company is know for using amazingly natural ingredients to their skincare products which not only are amazing for your skin but it is also fantastic for your own well being, which I mean is great for your health. No fillers, no gimmicks, no bad for your health chemicals, and best of all it works. It is result oriented; well at least that is what I have noticed with this creamy gel moisturiser. 

It's top ingredients are Tripeptide-5 + Hyaluronic COQ10 + Cantaloupe (the edible fruit which happens to be one of my favourite fruits). YUM!!! It is known for its anti-aging properties. The texture of it is silky, light, and glowing on the skin. Once applied on bare skin it doesn't penetrate right away and takes about 10 to 15 minutes before you can apply your makeup. Cantaloupe Melon is known for its hydration and anti-inflammatory benefits on the skin. It helps to reduce the signs of ageing. Peptides are added to this moisturiser to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. But lets face it; nothing takes away wrinkles unless your are going for any medical treatments such as botox or surgery; so lets not get confused here. It is great for normal to dry skin which I tend to have most of the times. But I strongly believe anyone with normal, dry or combination can use this product day and/or night. COQ10 and Niacinamide are also powerful antioxidants which helps to promote skin generation at the  cellular level. Also, if you suffer from extremely dry skin then I would recommend you use a serum or oil before using this moisturiser. And don't forget to apply your sunscreen after. 

Ever since I started using this moisturiser I have noticed more glowing and youthful skin. I have religiously used it for more than six months and I must admit I am in LOVE. I just love the dewy complexion after applying it on my face. And I can actually feel confident enough to go out into the world wearing just this on my skin. Yes showing my bare face to the world kind of makes me nervous but after using the right skincare products I now feel more confident about my natural look. I just cant stress enough positive words for this unique face cream. It is truly out of this world natural skincare goodness. I strongly recommend you check out their website at www.thebodydeli.com and I can assure you that you will find the right product for your skin type. Since I live in Canada it cost me $92 before taxes and I must say its worth every penny. 

I hope this article helps you find the right skincare! And if you already have tried this brand or would like to comment on it then please do so. I would love to hear from you. 

XOXO

Ophelia Flynn

Parkdale Butter Espresso Face Balm

Now here is a moisturiser which I just can not part with. Ok it's called the "Espresso Face Balm". But whatever it is; it is just simply divine. Yes it only has two ingredients: Soy Butter and Green Coffee Bean Essential Oil ( Cold-Pressed). Which means it can't get anymore natural than this!! Soy Butter which contains Vitamin E helps to regenerate skin cells and work as a skin healing property. Green Coffee Bean Extract contains antioxidants which helps to protect the skin from ageing and other harmful damages that may occur due to stress, environment and other factors.  Did I mention how lovely the smell is? Oh! yes, it smells like coco beans exactly; like "a shot of espresso". So intoxicating! Even after I ran out of this product the scent of it still lingers in my senses reminding me to replenish.  And I don't even drink coffee!! Anyway, in a nutshell this moisturiser/balm works great on normal to dry skin. Also great for mature skin or skin that needs hydration time to time. This is not going to be suitable for someone with acne prone or really oily skin. The texture of it is creamy balm like texture that almost melts on your skin as you apply it. Unless you have very dry skin I would not recommend applying heavy makeup after applying this moisturiser.  I usually just apply it by patting around my face at night before I go to bed but it can be worn day and/or night depending on one's skin type. So the dryer the skin the better use you will get out of this product. I usually suggest trying out a sample before you buy it. It is well priced at 120ml for $24.99 or 60ml for $14.99. If you get the 60ml jar it will last for about 3 months and if you get 120ml jar it will last for about six months.  And if you live in Canada then you are in luck because you can definitely have an easier purchase access since it is a Canadian brand. They do have all their products online at www.parkdalebutter.ca and at www.lovehusk.com. So here is to an amazing natural product that you will not have to feel guilty about if you are worried about slathering your face with chemicals.

Let me know if you have already tried this product and your thoughts on it. Would love to hear from you.

XOXO

Ophelia Flynn

Holly Beth Eye Cream

                             

HOLLY BETH'S Natural Luxury
Eye Cream 

Hello beauty lovers,

Today I have decided to post my first very own blog!!! So please be patient with me as I take you to a journey into my world where nothing exist but all things beautiful!!! Writing about things I love is an escape for me from the realities of the world. Guess its sort of a fantasy where I think and dream about all things beautiful; whether it's makeup, fashion, food or nature. I have been in the beauty industry for over 10 years n and I can not believe it took me so long to realize that I want to write about beauty!! Yes, too long! Anyhow, it's never too late to chase after your dreams so I am not giving up hope that I can survive as a beauty blogger. I have been very blessed with having to try so many beauty products over the years that now I am ready to share my experiences with you all. I hope that down the road my journey as a blogger brings new light into my world as well as yours. So let's get started here!

Since my intro is a bit long I will keep my beauty review short this time. Today I want to focus on an eye cream created by Holly Beth Organics. It is one of Holly Beth's first skincare products and it is by no surprise is one her best sellers. It is an all organic USDA certified eye cream. It is made with camellia oil which works as a natural UV protector and sweet almond and jojoba oil which protect and hydrate the skin. It also has beeswax and tocopherol (Vitamin E). Holly Beth has suggested on her website that this eye cream can also be used as a lip treatment (which I have tried as well and worked great as a lip balm). It's emollient and comes in a glass jar that lasted me all fall and winter; given the fact that I have purchased it back in August of 2014.  It has a balm like texture. It is 100% natural and little bit goes a long way. I apply it with my ring finger around my eyes focusing especially on under the eyes.It can even be worn under makeup if your under eyes aren't too oily. If you have dry skin this will be your best friend. I pretty much wear this eye cream every day in the morning and at night. I usually use more than one eye cream (which I will talk about on my next blog) so Holly Beth eye cream always goes on first. I strongly recommend you give it a try if you want a great emollient eye cream/or balm that is all natural organic, echo friendly and cruelty free. Its a bit on the pricier side $44.99 but it is well worth every penny. You can find her products online at www.hollybethorganics.com or at any natural beauty stores that may carry her products.

If you have any questions or comment please feel free to inform me. Hope this article helps!

XOXO

Ophelia Flynn