Hot Oil Cleansing Balm: First Impressions

Do you know what they say about First Impressions...???

Here are my first impressions of the new Hot Oil Double Cleansing Balm from Beauty Pie 

So here’s the thing - it’s not exactly love at first use but that’s ok because sometimes things are worth a second try, or third...

What I like:

💛 gorgeous gold color & thick glossy texture - like a lil pot ‘o gold (a bit reminiscent of Elemis)

💛 totally perfect for face massage with my fave jade Gua Sha - gives me that spa experience that I adore

💛 rinses off so easily

💛 incredible ingredients like Baobab & Rice Bran Oils and it’s Fragrance Free

💛 leaves my skin feeling very clean - thoroughly removed my makeup (excluding eye makeup)

What I’m not sure about:

🥴 might be most ideal for oiler skin types?

🥴 might be a bit drying?? TBD

🥴 must avoid getting in eyes

I think I need more time with this one 😉

Have you tried a new product and said to yourself, “hmmmm” I’m not sure about this one but really want to give it a fair shake? Let me know how many chances you’d give a new product.

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

Dynamic Duos: Episode #2

DYNAMIC DUO Skincare Series - Episode #2 

Today I’m featuring another one of my fave power couples -

the SUPERDOSE Vitamin C Serum + Qi Energy Super Glow Serum 

🍊The Superdose: it’s a daily, high-dose stable Vitamin C that’s been expertly combined with Ferulic Acid and Tranexamic Acid to create a powerhouse brightener that’s ideal for sensitive skin!

Vitamin C 15%
Tranexamic Acid 1%
Ferulic Acid 0.5%

🍊 This one is a bit sticky, water-like consistency that for me needs to be paired with a hydrating serum or moisturizer 

🍊 The scent is typical VitC serum, but dissipates very quickly

🍊 Has delivered a very gentle experience and brighter, tighter & better looking skin 

⚡️This potent antioxidant powerhouse needs a partner in pigmentation-fighting so I team it with the Qi Energy Serum. This duo work together to remove that stickiness left behind from the Vit C serum + provide an enhanced glow!

⚡️Qi Energy Super Glow is an Energy Boost for your skin

⚡️Made with Ginseng Root + Ginger to provide instant plumping

⚡️The ideal teammate - created to enhance or upgrade everything paired with it!

WOW! What a Dynamic Duo!!

Do you feel like Vitamin C serums need a hydrating teammate??

xoxo -Kate

Bare Butter by She Plants Love

🤎💛 Product Review: Bare Butter from She Plants Love 💛🤎

The Bare Butter is the unscented (sans essential oils) Shea butter version and it’s a true multi-tasking product ~ Slather it on all over...Safe for sensitive skin! 💛 In my experience, this is more elegant & refined than the Shea butters I’ve used in the past...After warming this in your hands, it emulsifies into a rich oil that absorbs quickly.

Some Shea butter facts:

🤎 Natural stimulant for collagen production

🤎 Has anti-inflammatory properties 

🤎 Vitamins A, D & E + Omega-rich fatty acids

Multi-tasking ideas:

🤩 Use as a hand & nail treatment - so great for rough or ragged cuticles

🤩 Rub onto feet at night then pop on your fave cozy socks - wake up with super soft feet

🤩 Also, if your not able to get to your local eyebrow bar but really need a touch up, make your at-home tweeze session A LOT easier by first applying a generous amount to brow area...this makes it much easier to tweeze!

Hair Treatment Rituals:

🤎 Bare Butter is soooo great as a hair treatment - massage onto scalp then apply a good amount to mid-length and ends. Tie up your hair, leave on for a few hours then follow up with a shampoo. Your hair & scalp will feel super soft & hydrated.

🤎 I also really love this as a leave-in treatment! It tames flyaways like nothing else AND is amazing on dry, damaged ends! It DOES NOT weigh down your hair (I have very fine hair) and you can apply a fair amount without it feeling oily or heavy. 

Next I’m going to try The Butter which has essential oils like lavender -

I think that will make my hair smell amazing!

Do you use organic products/ingredients like Shea butter??

xoxo -Kate