Loreem Skincare System | Review

Loreem Skincare System | Review 

Loreem skincare is a very unique natural-based skincare system. It was developed to heal and protect skin from daily exposure to harsh elements and can be used on just about all skin types. This system includes three products or stages which include Sole Brightener, Evening Renewal, and Exfoliator Booster.

Sole Brightener

Sole Brightener is an anti-aging moisturizer that is used during the day. It is designed to disappear quickly into skin so it’s perfect to use under your makeup or alone. This moisturizer is applied to clean skin and will heal already damaged skin and protect skin from makeup ingredients and the harsh elements. It also contains natural ingredients to stimulate the growth of new healthy skin.

Evening Renewal 

Evening Renewal is an anti-aging moisturizer that is designed to be used at night. It reduces wrinkles and tightens skin, plus it helps in new skin generation for rejuvenated, fresh-looking skin. It can also help reduce dark circles and scars as it strengthens connective tissues.

Exfoliator Booster 

Exfoliator Booster is perhaps the most important part of the system. This skin cleanser and exfoliator is used daily to remove dirt and dead skin before applying the magical morning and nighttime moisturizers. It should be used everyday but only once in the morning before applying Sole Brightener.

Loving Loreem

After trying out the Loreem skincare system over a 6-week period, it is very obvious how unique this system really is. Each of the three products have their own specific uses however they are all designed to work together. And because they take care of just about everyone's biggest complaints (wrinkles, moisture, and acne), these products can and should be used exclusively for the best results.

The Loreem skincare system is easy to follow and the products are really easy to use. I really liked the fact that a little bit goes a long way, so the products seem to last forever. In fact, each tube of product contains a two-month supply.  

The first two weeks my skin appeared different. Not bad different, just different. I wasn’t sure if it was really working for me. However in the directions, it did state that it would change the appearance of your skin while it was detoxifying and transforming, and it recommended to continue using the products, so I did. After the third week, my skin really started changing. My skin tone was definitely more evened out and my skin was much more hydrated in general.

After the fourth week, my skin looked great. My skin was softer, smoother, and just looked so much better. I continued using the products for two more weeks (until I ran out of product – I apparently used too much so I ran out too soon) and my skin just stayed beautiful. I also noticed around week six that the fine lines around my eyes were definitely diminishing and the dark circles under my eyes were like gone.

Overall, I really enjoyed using the products and I would absolutely recommend them. In fact, I'm giving some away!

The Loreem Skincare giveaway

5 lucky winners will receive the entire Loreem Skincare system to use for two months (a $90 value). Winners will receive the three products mentioned above, plus a bonus product for hands and feet. Enter to win using the Rafflecopter form below. All entries will be verified before a winner is chosen. Good Luck All!

REVIEW: Tom Ford Lipstick in "Pink Dusk"

REVIEW: Tom Ford Lipstick in "Pink Dusk"

Jenni reviews a luxuriously creamy lipstick in the prettiest of all pinks - Tom Ford Lip Color Pink Dusk
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Tom Ford Lip Color

To Tom Ford, there is no more dramatic accessory than a perfect lip. It is the focus of the face and it has the power to define a woman’s whole look. Each Lip Color is Tom Ford’s modern ideal of an essential makeup shade. Rare and exotic ingredients including soja seed extract, Brazilian murumuru butter and chamomilla flower oil create an ultra-creamy texture with an incredibly smooth application. Specially treated color pigments are blended to deliver pure color with just the right balance of luminosity. 

I had been dreaming about owning a Tom Ford lipstick for some time, but I just couldn’t justify spending $65 on a singe lip color.  Well when my birthday approached earlier this September, I felt it was time to pamper myself with some Tom Ford Beauty - so I made my first three purchases including: Tom Ford’s Eye Shadow Contour Brush, Cream Foundation Brush (both brush reviews coming soon) and Ford’s Lip Color in Pink Dusk – all from Neiman Marcus.

First and foremost, the outer packaging is so classy and you truly feel like you’re spending your money on a luxurious product.

Then the actual lipstick casing is even more impressive - black enamel with a gold trim – simply stunning!

Pink Dusk is a cool, nude pink with a touch of mauve/rose and a milky softness to it. I don’t even know if ‘milky softness’ makes sense to anyone else, but it sounds perfect in my head so I’m going with it.

OUTSIDE IN SHADE

IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT

IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT

INDOORS

I fell in love with this shade right away, even before I tested it on my hand or lips. This precious pink is so gorgeous, I can’t imagine any girl or women who appreciates pretty things, would not like this pink shade.  It looks very different under different lighting, so I tried to take as many swatch pictures as possible so you can really get a grasp on the color.  I will say that in person, it’s even more beautiful than it appears in the following pictures and more specifically, it has a softer cool pink finish in person - the sunlight in the pics is reflecting a warmer shade in the swatches...

REVIEW: LaVanila Labratories "The Healthy Deodorant"

REVIEW: LaVanila Labratories "The Healthy Deodorant"

All of the BFF Beauty Girls rave about LaVanila Laboratories - The Healthy Deodorant in Vanilla Coconut.  Finally there's an all-natural & aluminum-free deodorant that smells amazing and actually works!
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The Healthy Deodorant in Vanilla Coconut first came on to our radar when BFF Beauty Girl, Alex, proclaimed "this stuff smells amazing, you have to try it!" 

Shortly after Alex announced her obsession with this product, the love for LaVanila continued to spread like wildfire as the BFF Beauty founders, Kristin & Jenni, tried The Healthy Deodorant in Alex's favorite scent, Vanilla Coconut, as well as in Vanilla Passion Fruit.
This stuff IS amazing!
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With three enthusiastic stamps of approval from Alex, Kristin and Jenni, there was only one Beauty BFF 'tester' left before being able to officially claim LaVanila's The Healthy Deodorant the BEST all-natural deodorant around.  Which brings us back to the current review... 

Continue reading to find out what BFF Beauty Girl, Carly has to say about Vanilla Coconut. Does she love The Healthy Deodorant too?  Could it be that we found the only all-natural deodorant that smells amazing AND actually works?
But first, a quick description from LaVanila Laboratories...
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

LaVanila Laboratories “The Healthy Deodorant”
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What it is:

A clinical-strength deodorant that is 100 percent natural, safe, and effective.
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What it is formulated to do:

LAVANILA The Healthy Deodorant uses beta-glucan technology to effectively fight odor while soothing, conditioning, and strengthening the skin. It goes on clean, with no sticky wetness, and delivers long-lasting, luxurious results.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petro-Chemicals
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
This dermatologist-recommended, non-irritating, allergy-tested formula does not contain aluminum or mineral oils.

Key Ingredients in Vanilla Coconut:

• Beta-Glucan technology: Promotes healthy skin and fights odor with a complex of powerful antioxidants, anti-bacterial agents, and polysaccharides.
• Goji Berry: Provides powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action, 21 essential minerals, and 18 amino acids.
• Japanese Honeysuckle: Acts as a natural preservative and an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent.
• Lichen Lemon and Tea Tree Oils: Prevent the growth of odor-causing bacteria. Provide safe, long-lasting protection sans harsh chemicals or alcohol. 

CARLY REVIEWS VANILLA COCONUT:

It’s going on over 6 years now that I have been trying various brands of natural deodorant. I have tried countless different formulas with varying scents, and have never found any as effective (nor with a better fragrance) as “The Healthy Deodorant,” by LaVanila Laboratories.

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I have been using “The Healthy Deodorant” for close to a month now, and have already put it to some extreme tests. The most noteworthy of these “tests” being putting it on first thing in the morning (8:00 a.m.) and then going on about a busy and very active day—which included cycling up a mountain, and then coming home and quickly changing my clothes (no shower—didn’t have time!!!), so that I could relieve my babysitter…by now it is 2:00 p.m. and guess what??  No under arm odor!! AMAZING! And, this was not just one of those random days where maybe I just didn’t sweat as much, or didn’t smell as much for some reason—I have repeated this particular “test” multiple times now, among many other just-as-active days, and still no under arm odor!! Up until now, I have had to keep an emergency stash of aluminum and chemical ridden deodorants in my cabinet for those times that I could not chance being smelly!
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I am absolutely thrilled to have discovered "The Healthy Deodorant!" Finding a natural and effective deodorant has been a topic of discussion and conversations with many girlfriends, book club gatherings, and with the poor souls who work in the health and beauty section at Whole Foods, whom I have tortured with my questions about natural deodorants for years! (No exaggeration). I cannot tell you what a relief it is to find a natural deodorant that really and truly works! I am in love with this deodorant--I love how wonderful it smells, and I love the cool and refreshing feeling when applying it.

Creme Radiance Breathable Ageless Foundation - $58

Creme Radiance Breathable Ageless Foundation - $58

What it is:
An ultra-hydrating and smoothing full-coverage foundation cream.

What it's used for:
Sunday Riley Creme Radiance Breathable Ageless Foundation is a unique, moisture-rich, complete coverage foundation that allows the skin to breathe and actually correct itself while concealing flaws and imperfections. Infused with magnolia bark, biopeptides, tonka bean and biopeptides, this anti-aging makeup promotes cellular growth, reduces redness and prevents moisture loss.
QUICK TAKE: This is a lovely foundation, and it’s surprisingly light for being such a full coverage foundation. It’s a high quality product that’s richly moisturizing, loaded with active anti-aging ingredients and offers a beautiful and very natural finish.  I don’t wear this foundation all over my face because I prefer less coverage overall, however I do apply it to my T-zone and it blends perfectly with other makeup.

Creme Radiance blended onto my hand (right side) with nothing on my other hand (left side)

Both of Sunday Riley's Foundations (Liquid Light & Creme Radiance) are available in COOL ranges (100C-150C) and WARM ranges (100W-150W).

Below are the descriptions for the color shades of Creme Radiance. The same color descriptions can be applied to Liquid Light, but with one exception - I found that the Liquid Light does not have as much 'yellow undertone' in the 120 and 130 range. So when reading the descriptions below, replace "yellow" with "neutral" if referring to Liquid Light in the 120-130 ranges.

Sunday Riley Foundation WARM Range:
1. 100 W is an ivory for very pale skin tones with yellow undertones
2. 110 W is a fair to light beige with yellow undertones
3. 120 W is a light beige with yellow undertones
4. 130 W is a medium beige with yellow undertones
5. 140 W a big jump from the 130 W. This is for summer time golden-tan skin
6. 150 W is for dark golden-tan skin

Sunday Riley Foundation COOL Range:
1. 100 C is a pale shade with fair yellow undertones
2. 110 C is a neutral fair beige
3. 120 C is a light beige with neutral undertones
4. 130 C is a neutral medium beige
5. 140 C A huge jump from the 130 C. It’s a deep beige with neutral to rosy undertones
6. 150 C is a deep tan beige with a chocolate tone

In the following pictures you will see the Liquid Light Foundation 120W next to the Creme Radiance Foundation 110W.  I wanted to note that the reason I have a lighter shade in the Creme Radiance is because I typically only use it in the areas I need to 'lighten' up and more specifically cover up redness.  As we all already know 'yellow' covers up red, and if you notice under the color descriptions the amount of 'yellow undertones' become less and less the higher the number; and so 110W will have more yellow that 120W - hence the reason I use 110W on those red areas of my face.  Hopefully these pictures will better show you what I'm talking about with the 'yellow undertones'...

ROUGE BUNNY ROUGE FINE-SPUN LIGHT LUMINOUS SKIN WAND ($38)

ROUGE BUNNY ROUGE FINE-SPUN LIGHT LUMINOUS SKIN WAND ($38)

 Fine-Spun Light Luminous Skin Wand 

There is a woodland corner in the Enchanted Garden, where it is never dark, bathed in a dreamy glow of a Delight Constellation. There, you may hear the gentle swish of winged-elfin creatures, collecting the soft-glowing star beams to spin their precious light-thread. They weave it into gossamer mantles, draped to illuminate shadows and smooth reflections.

Rouge Bunny Rouge artisans have recreated the secret of this light-spun material, producing a concealing wand to banish dark shadows and imperfections from your complexion. As you spread these wings of light, luminescence will adorn the precious fabric of your beauty. Banish the shadows of tiredness and restore the glow of love and light.

This lightweight reflective formula can be used on the face and under eye area as a skin treatment and concealer. Its light diffusing properties diminish fine lines and minor blemishes, creating a flawless finish. It disguises dark circles and fine lines with a unique active ingredient Haloxyl™ to give a long-term reduction of under eye darkness; smoothes away under eye area and reduces puffiness with Fermiskin, made from Shitake Mushroom Extract.

This Luminous Skin Wand also contains Vitamins A, C, E and B5 for a full pamper effect.

Small tricks:

For a truly natural look, use FINE-SPUN LIGHT alone, or under a fine dusting of powder. If using Liquid Foundation or tinted moisturiser, use the Luminous Skin Wand first.

To disguise dark circles under the eyes, apply Luminous Skin Wand with the brush applicator directly onto the skin, using small dots. Blend evenly with the RBR Concealer Brush (# 004). Use over PRELUDE IN THE CLOUDS for a soft and dewy finish that conceals whilst hydrating and smoothing away lines.

To cover blemishes, put a small amount on the back of the hand and blend over the blemish with a finger tip.

To reduce redness or other imperfections, use the brush applicator to dot a tiny amount onto the area and blend with the RBR Concealer Brush.

To create the perfect lip shape, put a small amount on the back of the hand and then brush it onto the outer contour of the lips with the RBR Lip Brush (# 010). Apply a dusting of Flawless Face Powder, then apply lip liner and lipstick and/or gloss.

To reduce the appearance of lines (especially those from the nose to the mouth), apply tiny dots down the wrinkle line and then blend with the RBR Concealer Brush.

Orionis Color Description: Pink beige with a touch of peach

YSL TOUCHE ÉCLAT RADIANT TOUCH ($40)

YSL TOUCHE ÉCLAT RADIANT TOUCH ($40)

Touche Eclat Radiant Touch

The beauty secret of the world's top makeup artists and models, Touche Éclat is the original must-have for a radiant, flawless face.

Capture 8 hours of sleep with the click of a pen. With a few strategic strokes of this award-winning complexion highlighter—dark circles, fine lines and signs of fatigue virtually disappear. Powered by the radiance-boosting Luminocaptide Complex, skin is instantly illuminated, so you look rested and refreshed—even if you’ve been up for hours. Sleek and sophisticated, it discretely slips into a makeup bag for quick touch-ups anytime. It’s the one beauty essential no woman should ever be without.

New Shades: 2.5 Luminous Vanilla, 3.5 Luminous Almond, 4.5 Luminous Sand, 5.5 Luminous Praline, 7 Luminous Mocha

Luminous Vanilla Color Description: For warm and light tones