Here’s a recap of all the beauty products I have purchased this month!
I will go in order of how the products are applied.
1. Vajean Labs REPLENISH Hydration Gel ($5.99)
I bought this on a random trip to Marshall’s. Now that I live in a freezing cold, dry climate I am desperate for dry skin care products. I’ve used this at night a few times on my dry patches & I honestly haven’t noticed a huge difference. However, hyaluronic acid is really good for dry, parched skin so I’m hoping it’s going to work over time.
2. PONDS Nourishing Moisturizer ($1.59)
I found this on sale at Big Lots. It was 20% off of $1.99. YES, its that affordable. A few people have actually recommended this too me. I was super skeptical about it working because of the price point. I’ve tried it a few times and I really like how it wears under my makeup but I’m not so sold on using it as a “night cream,” because when I wake up my skin is still DRY AF.
3. Jade Roller ($9.99)
One of my girlfriends from high school posted about this on her Insta Story; as soon as I saw it I went and bought one at Marshall’s. It’s so therapeutic! It’s supposed to increase circulation, smooth out fine lines, and reduce puffiness and inflammation. I’ve also heard that using it chilled increases the benefits!
4. TARTE Base Tape Hydrating Primer ($30)
So I’m not going to lie, I bought this on accident and I haven’t used it yet. There was a sale at ULTA going on that if you spent 40$ on Tarte Products you would get a free primer. I picked up the full size and dropped it into my bag. When I got to the counter, the cashier put a tiny travel size primer in my bag and I realized THAT was the free primer, LOL. Anyways, I’m really excited to try this because it has some of my favorite dry skin ingredients: jojoba, grapeseed, and coconut!
5. TARTE Shape Tape ($27 each)
This is the best full coverage, highlighting, non creasing concealer. PERIOD. I went to ULTA on National Shape Tape Day and got them for 25% off! I was so happy because these things are never on sale and I’ve had the same tube for like 2 years, ew. My shades are Tan Sand (highlight) and Tan Deep Sand (conceal).
6. Too Faced Born This Way Foundation ($39)
This has always been one of my favorite foundations because of how well it works on my dry skin. The ingredients are literally made for people with dry skin. However, I’ve had to mix two of these foundations to get my perfect match, that’s 80$ (not cool) ! I’ve also had the same 2 bottles for like 4 years, ew again. My favorite YouTuber, Jackie Aina, collaborated with Too Faced to extend their medium/deep shade range and BAMMM! My perfect match was created, Butter Pecan.
*FunFact* That is also the name of my fave ice cream!
all photos are my own.
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