Vitamin C Cream Cleanser - one to try!

Vitamin C Cream Cleanser + my Facetheory Mini Facial Routine!

This mini routine has got it all ~ a creamy cleanse, a gentle exfoliation & overnight hydration. I love this quick routine when I’m too tired for a full 10-step nighttime ritual but still want to deep clean & condition my skin...

🛀 First step: The Vitamin C Cream Cleanser is offered in a Mandarin Orange scent (also in unscented) which to me smells just like an orange creamsicle. It’s a lusciously rich cream featuring stabilized Vitamin C (Vitamin C oxidizes very quickly especially when exposed to air so when it’s stabilized like in the cleanser, it can be a much more effective antioxidant).

I really love facial massage and this cream cleanser makes it really easy - I use a fair amount, massage in for a minute then let sit on my face for one more minute...

It provides a very deep, pore cleansing experience without making skin feel tight - instead my skin is left very clean & hydrated. WIN-WIN

Step Two: The Glycolic Acid Scrub provides the gentle yet highly effective exfoliating phase in this routine. It has glycolic acid, salicylic acid & jojoba beads.

Last Step: The Relaxing Night Cream is the ideal final flourish to this mini facial because it’s so soothing & relaxing! I lightly massage on a decent amount and breath deeply that calming lavender scent...ahhhh 💤💤💤

Full reviews of both the scrub & night cream can be found on my blog.

xoxo -Kate

Product Review: Facetheory!

The Glycolic Acid Face & Body Scrub: Product Review

A bestseller & highly rated Scrub from Facetheory, offered in Mandarin scent & unscented is a gentle yet capable, results driven scrub that’s ideal for both face & body. It features 2% glycolic acid + 1% salicylic acid. The addition of natural jojoba grains combine to give you a non-irritating exfoliating treatment.

My experience: I first splash warm water on my face then proceed to gently massage in this thick, creamy scrub for about 1 minute. It sorta creates a pleasing paste like mask, which I then leave on for another minute. (Massage any leftover on the back of your hands - they’ll thank you for this extra step!) The light mandarin oil scent is divine & definitely adds a lot to this routine. Rinsing with warm water + cleansing cloth is the most efficient way for me to remove since it is a bit of a thicker formula.

This product contains alpha/beta hydroxy acids, so I’m sure to avoid using on the same day as any retinol routines. Since I have dry skin, I only utilize this one time per week.

For a noteworthy mini facial use this scrub after Facetheory’s Vitamin C Cream Cleanser then finish with their Relaxing Night Cream = a trifecta of skincare routines!

It’s also a wonderful body scrub - especially effective for back of upper arms which for me is a problem area that tends to get extra dry & rough! This scrub really helps with that - creating a smooth canvas to follow with one of my go-to moisturizers! I was initially interested in this scrub due to its multi-tasking versatility - I do love a good multipurpose product!

Would you use a product that designed for both face & body??

xoxo -Kate

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Product Review Time!

Product Review: The Relaxing Night Cream from Facetheory

Relaxing Night Cream M10 - Lavender Scent (also comes in an unscented version) offers the benefits of Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C & E, and Argan Oil.

The delicate lavender scent of this nourishing night cream is very relaxing - it enhances my nighttime routine by providing moisture, antioxidant protection & calmness.

💙 The HA + glycerin in this formula helps skin retain moisture

💙 The naturally sourced Ferulic Acid works with vitamin E to protect

💙 The Omega acid rich Argan Oil calms & soothes distressed skin - I feel this is what my skin benefits most from!

Since I have dry + dehydrated skin, I need to add-in some extra moisturizing ingredients.

After cleansing, I splash on a hydrating toner, then add the HA serum.

Next I gently pat on my must-have Snail Essence.

I like to finish with my new BFF Repair Cream, then finally, slather on a decent amount of the Relaxing Night Cream...breath in deeply the sense of calm, and sleep well knowing my skin will be well taken care of!

How do you apply your nighttime routine - does it include a special finish like a sleeping mask??

xoxo -Kate

Product Review: The Hand Cream from Facetheory

The Chirosmooth Hand Cream from Facetheory has quickly become a go-to in my collection. I have some tried & true must-haves but I was starting to run low and decided to try something new. Fun!

This hand cream contains:

Korean Rice 

Omega-6 rich Rice bran oil 

5% Urea

It definitely Softens & hydrates my Uber-dry, over washed hands!! Even after a few washes, my hands remain hydrated. It’s a keeper 💜

Like all Facetheory products, this rich hand cream contains a high concentration of actives so a very small amount goes a long way...

💜💜 Comment below with your fave hand cream.

xoxo -Kate

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