Dr B Primer

Get Primed! I’m talking Primers today featuring my Pore Refiner Primer sent over from Dr. Brandt Skincare...

The Pores No More Pore Refiner Primer is a definitive cult-favorite which combines a pore refiner with a makeup primer! Created for all skin types - but since it was designed to mattify and control shine with oil absorbing spheres, I use mostly on my t-zone as I have very dry skin.

I would definitely highly recommend for normal to oily skin types who I think would really love this one!

Velvety texture ✔️

Peachy-tan color ✔️

Fragrance-free ✔️

Lightweight, silky ✔️

Smooth, flawless finish ✔️

Reduces pore size & improve skin texture ✔️

Can be worn alone & as a quick fix throughout the day ✔️

Dermatologist & Clinically Tested ✔️

US $45.00 for 1 fl/oz. ✔️

Instant gratification - I love that this primer provides immediate help in reducing the appearance of the pores all over my t-zone! And, better yet, over time I’ve noticed that my pores are less visible as this is also a skin treatment featuring ingredients like Salicylic Acid, Red Clover Flower Extract & Tea Tree Oil (I love this stuff!) to clean, unclog + shrink my pores! Yay!

👉 My Tip: This creates the perfect canvas for makeup but I really adore how it looks all by itself, so I use as the very last step in my morning routine.

* FYI: you can find a mini size of this gorgeous primer at Sephora for $22.00 

Thanks again to Dr. Brandt for kindly gifting this to me!

Do you use makeup primers?? 

xoxo -Kate

Beauty Pie Product Review: The Genius

Superluminous Undereye Genius from Beauty Pie 

Key Benefits include:

• Brightens with “high luminous anti-fatigue pigments”
• Refreshes with Linoleic Acid (an Omega-6 fatty acid) & Vitamin E for “skin barrier repair”
• Utilizes MDI Complex (a marine glycosaminoglycan) to reduce the appearance of dark circles
• Instantly smoothes the delicate under eye skin & minimizes fine lines

How to use:

After applying your fave eye cream, tap on a very tiny amount of the Genius (I use the BP Flawless Finish Concealer Brush 😉) then follow with a light application of concealer. The Genius can also be applied throughout the day as needed (I don’t seem to need to reapply).

My Results: appearance of dark circles are minimized and I notice a soft, subtle luminosity that does brighten my under eye area. I like this because it downplays my under eye bags 🤪 

This product comes in two colors: light/medium and medium/deep. I use light/medium. The medium/deep appears to have more of peachy undertone whereas the light seems to be more of a pale pink tone.

xoxo -Kate

Brand Highlight: Iris and Romeo

✨Brand Spotlight: Iris&Romeo ✨

The Iris&Romeo mantra is “Less makeup. More you”. Created by former Smash-box executive Michele Gough Baril, she developed a beauty routine to help us feel more confident in our skin. Their mission ~ to support women who are finding their voice while hitting their stride by providing a simplified beauty wardrobe that makes you feel like you can do anything you set your mind to! Powerful!!

Best Skin Days in Light: the daily 5-n-1 cream with a cult following...”The hardest working day cream on your vanity” ~ says Michele.

•It’s makeup - meets skincare - meets sun protection! I’m totally obsessed with this because it offers the ideal combo of serum + moisturizer + light coverage + protection against UVA/UVB & blue light! That’s A LOT.

•Claims ~ it’s a skincare meets makeup game changer that can restore hydration, elasticity & natural radiance for firmer & glowing skin. WOW!

•My experience: It’s a whipped, spongy & bouncy texture. Very blend-able & buildable, melts into my skin quickly.

Offers even coverage that does not just sit on my skin. Makes me look & feel just...more like the best version of me.

•Verdict: Total GAME CHANGER!

Power Peptide Lip Balm in Peony: this little cutie features a 3-n-1 formula of buttery balm + plumping/hydrating treatment + buildable color. I love all these combos... In my experience, it’s a very long lasting balm with a silky soft feel & delightfully pink color - this color is indeed reminiscent of pretty pale pink peony flowers. This skincare balm also has collagen boosting peptides for the perfect pout. I think it’s true love.