Product Review: The Brightening Sleep Mask from Thrive

HAPPY SPRING! To celebrate, I have a....Snow Shot, Spring hasn’t arrived here quite yet & it’s gloomy today so a brightening mask seems in order 😉

Overnight Sensation ~ Brightening Sleep Mask from Thrive Causmetics!

I have a thing about sleeping masks! Such a simple concept yet so highly effective when you find the ideal formula for your skin type, environment & climate! 

I have dry skin that’s also dehydrated AND I live in one of the driest climates in the world...ok maybe not THE driest, but it sure does seem like it sometimes, especially during the winter months!! Is it Spring yet?? 

The ideal formula for me is one that will truly hydrate my skin throughout the entire night (seriously, I don’t want to wake up with dry, tight skin!)

The Overnight Sensation Sleep Mask definitely delivers hydration while also giving my skin a smoother, brighter feeling upon waking up! It features a cooling formula with a light scent of lavender & citrus.

I gently massage this in at the end of my nighttime routine. It absorbs nicely & quickly enough. The Melatonin, HA, Licorice Root extract, Vitamin C, Lavender & Rosehip Oils + Aloe Vero all combine to give my skin much needed hydration!

Happy Spring!

xoxo -Kate

Dr. Brandt Product Review: Serum

C-Scription Brightening Serum from Dr. Brandt Skincare: Full Product Review!

I’ve been on a mission to achieve smoother skin, reduce wrinkles & fine lines while also brightening my complexion...so when I received the C-Scription serum from Dr. Brandt I knew it was a match made in heaven - exactly what I was looking for!

What I really love about this Vitamin C serum is the uniquely creamy + moisturizing, non-sticky & non-irritating formula so different from all the other Vit C serums I’ve used. It was created to brighten, smooth & firm - just what I wanted!

And... it’s clinically studied, tested & proven to be effective, offering meaningful results...

🌟25% active ingredients

🌟Fast Absorbing 

🌟Ultra-concentrated

🌟Brightens Skin Tone

🌟Fades Dark Spots

🌟Boosts Collagen

🌟Protects against Free Radicals

🌟The Gold Standard of Vitamin C

Clinical info: this serum was expertly formulated with 20% TSD Ascorbate for potentially less irritation to your skin. It’s proven to also be more potent than L-ascorbic acid because it penetrates deeper into the skin!

I use this highly effective serum in both my morning & evening routines and thrilled to report that my skin is looking much firmer & feels so smooth!

Thanks so much to Dr. Brandt for kindly sending me this amazing product to try! *Gifted

xoxo -Kate

Dynamic Duos: The Final Episode

💥Dynamic Duos: The Final Episode💥

Today I’m concluding my Dynamic Duo Skincare Series with a must-have power couple from Beauty Pie... The Oxygen Mask + The Oxygen Moisturizer 

These two products stand strong on their own but when combined they have a synergy that’s undeniable! 💫

💛💛The Oxygen Instant Facial Refueling Mask: an undeniably effective mask that can be used as a 15 minute miracle mask or overnight skin revitalizing sleeping mask! The formula includes stabilized active oxygen - when it’s introduced to the skin it breaks down into oxygen & water.

⭐️Fun Fact: this is the original stabilized oxygen formula developed by a Nobel-institute Epidemiologist!

I love this most as an overnight mask for amazing hydration. Applied to clean & prepped skin, I use a small amount then gently press into skin as it oxygenates like with light bubbly action.

💛💛Pure Oxygen Radiant Glow Moisture Infusion: Created for tired skin - it’s a super hydrating cream that actually delivers on the promise of the glow! Includes highly stable Vitamin C + something called PHYTOxygen Complex which is said to purify & re-energize skin.

⭐️ Well, it really does give me a hydrated glow! I appreciate the light scent and a rich yet not heavy feel on my skin. I use this cream during am & pm routines and it of course is the ideal partner to the mask.

This duo packs a powerful punch, so I use it only once a month. As a 15 minute mask, I would recommend no more than once a week ☺️

✨Please Note✨ Both of these products contain Hydrogen Peroxide (0.5%) so may not be best suited to those with very sensitive skin.

I hope y’all have enjoyed my skincare series. I sure did have fun putting this together and discussing some of my favorite dynamic duo products!! 💥

xoxo -Kate

Product Review: IT Cosmetics

Confidence in a Cleanser from IT Cosmetics:

I bought this one a whim during the ULTA 50% off sales - and so glad I did!!

Did you know: the co-founder of IT Cosmetics was a news anchor who collaborated with plastic surgeons to create the best skincare products when she was unable to find the ideal solutions for her own skincare issues. Cool!!

This skin softening cleanser is:

•Ultra hydrating serum/cleanser hybrid.

•Ideal for sensitive skin

•Sulfate & soap-free formula packed with ceramides, collagen & HA! 

It’s a very pleasant cream-serum formula that does indeed gently clean my skin & delivers a lot of hydration. YAY!

Rave views on Sephora, Ulta & the brand’s website with the many reviewers saying they would highly recommend. A very common review was “pleasantly surprised” - which is exactly what my initial thoughts were! 

Next - I think I’ll try their Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer...