GoodJanes Beauty Skincare Favorites

May 2, 2022

Happy Monday! I have not been blogging much due to the demand in photography jobs, but I definitely had to share some love to a clean beauty brand I’ve recently discovered, GoodJanes Beauty. This beauty brand is built on the power of vegan stem cells and is guided by a health-first approach to deliver uncompromisingly effective skincare. And you know I’m all about that healthy skin life! What drew my attention to GoodJanes was their science-forward products, which are carefully formulated with simple, environmentally sustainable and cruelty-free vegan ingredients – and the results speak for themselves. I completely adore the timeless products that blend elegance and efficacy together, providing clear proven results with a luxurious experience. Continue reading to discover some of my favorites from GoodJanes!

DEEP TOX CHARCOAL FACE WASH

A potent charcoal facial cleanser that helps reduce oiliness and remove impurities with activated charcoal, revealing clean, bright skin. An all-natural mix of ingredients aids in minimizing pore size and helps protect the skin from oxidation. When you're ready for a skin awakening, go deep.

Charcoal helps remove impurities.
Vitamin C helps even out skin tone.
Minimizes pores and protects skin from oxidation.

HYDROMIGHT NIGHTTIME RENEWAL FACE TREATMENT

The Hydromight Nighttime Renewal Face Treatment uses lactic acid and larch tree extract to exfoliate and produce a natural dewy glow. This mighty nighttime renewal face cream hydrates, promotes collagen and reduces irritation while refreshing and renewing the skin.

Lactic Acid help Exfoliate the Skin to Reveal a Natural Dewy Glow
Hydrates, Promotes Collagen and Reduces Irritation
Refreshes and Renews the Skin
Lactic Acid – A natural acid that helps reveal newer, healthier skin under the surface. It moisturizes and aids in improving skin texture while helping reduce the appearance of scarring and controlling oiliness
Larch Tree Extract – A natural exfoliator that helps moisturize and hydrate for softer, smoother, more radiant skin
Hyaluronic Acid – Helps boost the skins natural collagen while locking in moisture to help smooth out fine lines and wrinkles
Barley Extract – With its antioxidant properties, it helps reduce irritation and soothe the skin
Apple Stem Cells – Derived from the cells of a rare apple tree, this plant extract aids in lessening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, resulting in helping the skin display a youthful and radiant appearance.

FACE GIFT PAPAYA ENZYMES FACE MASK

The Face Gift Papaya Mask contains natural anti-aging properties and helps improve skin elasticity, radiance and luminosity, all while leaving the skin smooth, cleansed and detoxified. A gift so unexpected, your face will glow with thanks. If you thought papaya was just for your morning smoothie, think again.

Natural Anti-Aging Papaya Enzymes Help Improve Skin Elasticity, Radiance and Luminosity

Papaya Face Mask Cleanses and Detoxifies for glowing skin
Papaya Enzymes – Helps exfoliate dead skin cells, gently removing then while hydrating and moisturizing the skin
Rosemary – with its natural antiseptic properties, it helps reduce redness
Geranium – Tones and tightens the skin, minimizing the appearance of wrinkles, and helps reduce the appearance of dark circles under the eyes
Butterfly Bush (Buddleja) – A plant-based stem cell native to Europe that has antioxidant properties to help protect the skin from oxidation and the appearance of aging

HYDRATION BOOST BEST FACE OIL

The Hydration boost Best Face Oil is a beauty bombshell! This lightweight, fast-absorbing anti-aging facial oil gives your skin the hydration boost it needs while helping to restore a more youthful appearance. Great for all skin types — even oily skin.

Fast Absorbing Hydrating Face Oil
Anti-Aging Face Oil Restores for a More Youthful Appearance
Oil Blend – Unique blend of safflower, coconut, Argan, and jojoba oils to help moisturize, rejuvenate and give skin a youthful appearance.
Rose Oil Is a Hydration Boost for All Skin Types, Even Oily Skin

SAY GOODNIGHT CLEANSING BALM

The Say Goodnight Cleansing Balm transforms from a balm to an oil cleanser to help remove makeup and impurities while revitalizing skin naturally with nourishing oils and bamboo extract. Say goodnight, then say good morning to gorgeous, dewy skin.

Hydrating Cleansing Balm Melts Away Makeup
Transforms from a balm to an oil cleanser to help easily remove makeup
Hydrates Skin
Goodnight Oil Blend – Sweet almond, Sunflower Seed, Castor and Argan Oils come together to moisturize the skin, infusing it with ample amounts of Vitamin E, which helps smooth, soften and hydrate the skin
Goodnight Butter Blend – Deep moisturizing Cocoa and Shea Butter aid in moisturizing and softening dry skin
Natural Bamboo – Gently removes makeup while preventing moisture loss, helping skin look smoother with each use
Alpine Rose Stem Cell – This unique rose is found high in the Swiss Alps. With its antioxidant properties, it helps protect the skin from oxidation and the appearance of aging

H2OMYGOD WATER FACE CREAM

The H2OMyGod Water Face Cream is designed to help protect, soothe and brighten the skin. Infused with collagen peptides and vitamin C this light cream helps to even out skin tones while plant-based stem cells and extracts aid in anti-aging and oxidation. Your skin will be so hydrated it will be calling out for more.

Water Based Moisturizer Helps Protect, Soothe and Brighten Skin
Infused with Collagen Peptides and Vitamin C
Helps Even Out Skin Tone

EYE SWEAR MOISTURIZING EYE CREAM

The Eye Swear Moisturizing Eye Cream is an intense eye cream that helps with dark circles, puffiness and fine lines. This gentle crème melts into the skin, leaving it feeling hydrated and firm. Once you apply, your eyes will swear by it.

Intense Moisturizing Eye Cream Helps Reduce the Appearance of Dark Circles, Puffiness and Fine Lines
Absorbs Quickly Leaving Skin Hydrated and Firm
Aloe Vera – Moisturizes and improves skin's natural firmness with the help of antioxidants and vitamins C and E
Lavender Oil – Helps tone and firm the skin
Barley Extract – With its antioxidant properties, helps reduce irritation and soothe the skin
The Stem Cell Tri-Plex – A blend of echinacea, gardenia and edelweiss stem cells help reduce dark circles, aids in protecting the skin's collagen and helps reduce irritation.

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Noble Panacea The Absolute Collection

September 10, 2020

NOBLE PANACEA ABSOLUTE COLLECTION: REJUVENATION NIGHT BALM | RESTORING EYE CREAM | INTENSE RENEWAL SERUM | ACTIVE REPLENISHING MOISTURIZER

THIS POST IS SPONSORED BY NOBLE PANACEA BUT ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN.

Think beautifully. For me authentic beauty has always aligned with natural beauty. The Absolute collection delivers luxurious transformational anti-aging efficacy in skin regeneration, renewal and nourishment, countering all signs of aging to rejuvenate the skin’s youthful health at the cellular core. It’s created by a Nobel prize winning chemist, has sustainable packaging, clean ingredients and an aesthetic of minimalist beauty. I love the perfect combination of art and science and Noble Panacea definitely shows the potential of what an authentic version of beauty is and can be. Continue reading to learn more about these products along with where you can find them!

REJUVENATION NIGHT BALM

Elevate your beauty sleep into a high-performance cellular renewal session to awaken long-lasting luminosity. This intensely restorative overnight nourishing cream is meticulously designed to unleash potent active ingredients with our patented OMV™ technology at the optimal sequence into the skin cell’s core during the intrinsic nighttime regenerative and reparative cycle, supporting healthy epigenetic cellular replication. The efficacy of counteracting visible signs of fatigue and the natural aging process is maximized to completely rejuvenate skin health and vitality.

RESTORING EYE CREAM

Highly concentrated yet gentle, our patented OMVTM technology unleashes a potent, powerful blend of horse chestnut, argireline, COQ10 and more active ingredients that precisely targets the delicate eye area to treat and rejuvenate the fragile skin affected by years of fatigue, stress, and environmental aggressors. Eyes regain an awakened luminosity with intense hydration and nourishment from this deeply rich, luxurious cream to smooth and plump fine lines and wrinkles. The eye contour is tightened, firmed, and lifted by boosting collagen and elastin production while dark circles and puffiness are diminished. Signs of the skin’s natural aging process are neutralized with an energizing nutritive complex to stimulate cellular regeneration and reparation for complete renewal and visibly vitalized eyes.

INTENSE RENEWAL SERUM

A high-active concentrate at the pinnacle of power for cellular regeneration and deeply replenishing nourishment, this Intense Renewal Serum is designed to stimulate and support the skin’s natural renewal process at the cell’s core. Our patented OMV™ technology unleashes scientifically proven, potent active ingredients’ molecules, from retinol to teprenone that supports healthy epigenetic cellular replication, for visibly replenished, smoother and firmer skin. It’s the premier step to achieving a perpetually vitalized, luminous, youthful complexion.

ACTIVE REPLENISHING MOISTURIZER

This rich, creamy moisturizer deeply replenishes and restores skin from its innermost core revealing a beautiful, natural luminosity for totally vitalized skin. Harnessing potent active ingredients, our patented OMV™ technology delivers this powerful, nutritive complex directly into cells at the individual molecule level to lift and firm the skin, contouring the face while maximally hydrating to leave skin silky smooth, supple, and plump. Forming an invisible protective shield, the skin is fortified from free radicals and fatigue to prevent signs of aging caused by oxidation stress. The skin is visibly rejuvenated and its renewed youthfulness preserved to prevent future degradation.

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August Beauty Favorites

August 31, 2020

BEAUTY FAVORITES: BEAUTY COUNTER BEYOND GLOSS | ATELIER COLOGNE CLEMENTINE CALIFORNIA | GLOW RECIPE WATERMELON GLOW TONER | ELEMIS SUPERFOOD GLOW PRIMING MOISTURIZER | ELEMIS SUPERFOOD AHA GLOW CLEANSING BUTTER | GOOD MOLECULES DISCOLORATION CORRECTING SERUM | FIRST AID BEAUTY EYE DUTY NIACINAMIDE BRIGHTENING CREAM

Summer is coming to an end and I’m back with my monthly beauty favorites! In today’s post, I’m sharing the latest skincare and makeup products that I discovered to be my favorites from the month of August. This includes a lip gloss with a responsibly source vanilla, a pore-minimizing toner that smells of juicy watermelon, a multi-purpose moisturizer that also works as a primer and a highlighter, a summer fragrance that is unisex and also can be continually used through the fall season! And more! Continue reading to learn more about these products along with where you can find them!

BEAUTY COUNTER BEYOND GLOSS

This gloss delivers high-impact shine and conditioning lip benefits, while taking transparency to the next level with ingredients that care for your lips—and the greater good. Formulated with a blend of waxes to lock in moisture (with no stickiness), this gloss delivers cushiony color and a sophisticated scent thanks to responsibly sourced vanilla. ECOCERT-certified organic vanilla from Madascascar, Beauty Counter’s supplier is committed not only to sourcing the highest quality of vanilla, but also to improving the quality of life for their community of farmers. This is definitely something I am on board with!

ATELIER COLOGNE CLEMENTINE CALIFORNIA

This scent contains notes of clementine from Italy, juniper berries from Turkey, and vetiver from Haiti. The fresh and fruity perfumes from across the world combine in this citrus cologne for men and women to create a summer scent that evokes sunshine, blue skies, and endless miles of sparkling beachfront. Perfect for those who love a citrus-based fragrance as well as those who love a fragrance that smells sweet but not too sweet and really fresh.

GLOW RECIPE WATERMELON GLOW PHA + BHA PORE-TIGHT TONER

Suitable for all skin types, this bouncy, alcohol-free toner is made with PHA and willow bark, a natural form of BHA, to help unclog pores while hydrating skin. Combined with watermelon, hyaluronic acid, and cactus water, it smooths without stripping skin of its moisture, for poreless, glowing skin. Due to cactus water and cucumber in the formula, scent is herbal with a fruity finish. I definitely noticed a significant reduction in my pore size after only using it for a couple of weeks.

ELEMIS SUPERFOOD GLOW-PRIMING MOISTURIZER

Turn up the brightness while hydrating skin with Elemis’ glow-getting Superfood Glow Priming Moisturizer. A radiance enhancing blend of kombucha and fermented ginger extracts helps to even out skin tone, while green tea seed oil and an active prebiotic help leave the complexion feeling soft, balanced and nourished. Enhanced with universally flattering light-reflecting minerals, the featherlight formula can be used as a radiance-enhancing moisturizer, a hydrating makeup primer and an illuminating highlighter.

ELEMIS SUPERFOOD AHA GLOW CLEANSING BUTTER

Packed with brightening AHAs and skin softening Mango Butter, this nourishing facial cleanser removes makeup, daily pollutants and daily grime to reveal a healthy-looking radiance. The buttery formula can be used as a daily cleanser, a deep cleansing mask or a hydrating makeup remover around the eyes and face for smooth and glowing skin.

GOOD MOLECULES DISCOLORATION CORRECTING SERUM

Formulated with an advanced form of tranexamic acid (cetyl tranexamate mesylate) and 4% niacinamide, this lightweight serum improves the appearance of age spots, acne scars, hyperpigmentation, and sun damage. It’s a great lightener but please note it takes a few weeks to start noticing results.

FIRST AID BEAUTY EYE DUTY NIACINAMIDE BRIGHTENING CREAM

This cream is formulated with peach micro-pearls to help the eye area appear dewy and revitalized, while sodium hyaluronate helps smooth and visibly plump. It is also formulated with niacinamide, pumpkin seed extract, and caffeine to help diminish the look of dark circles over time by targeting two key causes: skin pigmentation (brown circles) and puffiness (blue circles). I can literally see a difference as soon as I apply the brightening cream around my eye area, really amazing stuff!

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Julep Passport To K-Beauty

August 30, 2018

This post is brought to you by Julep Beauty but all opinions are my own.

Many of you have asked about affordable skincare and especially, K-beauty since my last luxury skincare post, so I finally have something for you guys that I think you'll really love as well! Julep is the latest brand to bundle up its K-beauty essentials into one convenient place. Its brand-new Passport To K-Beauty is the ultimate Korean skin-care vault, complete with 11 of Julep's best-selling products for helping your skin become as clear and glowing as a member of any K-Pop band. Continue reading to learn more about every product in this amazing beauty box and as always, where to shop!

The products are neatly organized in a multi-tiered pink box that can be easily stored on your vanity or under your bathroom sink. The packaging itself is quite aesthetically pleasing. With ingredients straight from Jeju Island, (a popular vacation destination site below the southern tip of South Korea,) you have a complete K-beauty routine in one easy-to-navigate place. You can mix-and-match the products depending on the time of day or what your biggest skin concern may be. Again, there 11 products divided up into three different sections: Protect, Hydrate, & Cleanse. Let's take a closer look at each section:

PROTECT

NO EXCUSES INVISIBLE SUNSCREEN GEL

A completely transparent face sunscreen in an essence-gel base, Julep No Excuses Invisible Sunscreen Gel delivers broad-spectrum SPF 40 that helps protect against UVA/UVB rays. This lightweight gel goes on smoothly and dries to a satin finish, making it perfect to wear under makeup. How do I use it: Apply liberally, 15 minutes before sun exposure. Use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating.

TRIPLE QUENCH DEEP HYDRATION SHEET MASK SYSTEM

Julep's Triple Quench Deep Hydration Sheet Mask System offers three steps to help reveal the appearance of softer, brighter skin. The complete three-part sheet mask system is all you need for a deeply hydrating and ultra-pampering boost to your skin-care routine. How do I use it: Use once to three times a week, depending on your skin's hydration needs. Perfect for traveling.

NIGHT SHIFT SLEEPING MASK

An overnight moisture mask that you wear while you're fast asleep, so you wake up to smoother, more hydrated skin. It's formulated with a unique peptide blend, sodium hyaluronate, and botanical extracts--including Power Cell Complex--that work to deliver moisture to the skin. How do I use it: Massage a thin, even layer onto face, avoiding eye area. Apply to clean, bare skin or layer over serum and moisturizer. Leave on overnight and rinse off in the morning. Your skin will be oh so soft!

HYDRATE

BOOST YOUR RADIANCE REPARATIVE ROSEHIP SEED FACIAL OIL

Julep's Boost Your Radiance Reparative Rosehip Seed Facial Oil is a lightweight, fast-absorbing facial oil that gives an antioxidant boost to your skincare routine. Perfect for all skin types - even oily skin. The rosehip seed oil reduces the appearance of fine lines, scars, and hyperpigmentation. Regulates oil production while moisturizing. Vitamin E protects against dehydration and free radical damage while it aids in the absorption of the rosehip seed oil. Bergamot oil brightens skin while providing a natural uplifting fragrance.

WHAT YOUR SKIN NEEDS RESTORATIVE FACIAL MILK

What Your Skin Needs Restorative Facial Milk is an ultra-lightweight facial moisturizer, with a high-tech blend of five skin-boosting oils that absorbs quickly into your skin to treat, nourish, and hydrate. It's formulated with squalane, as well as the skin-loving oils of jojoba oil, argan oil, coconut oil, and olive oil. How do I use it: Apply one to two drops onto face after cleansing. Can be worn alone or under moisturizer. Apply day or night.

YOU GOT THIS PRESSED SERUM DAILY MOISTURIZER

You Got This daily moisturizing routine down with this stick that streamlines your serum and moisturizer steps into one. Formulated with soothing hydration and antioxidants with ingredients like camellia japonia seed oil, jeju blossom extract, sodium hyaluronate, and ceramidesso, it's ready to help you take on the day. How do I use it: Swipe the pressed serum stick on forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin. Gently massage in with fingers. Follow with an SPF during the daytime.

DREAM BIG NIGHTLY RENEWAL PRESSED SERUM WITH BHA

Julep Dream Big Nightly Renewal Pressed Serum with BHA is an innovative stick that streamlines your nighttime serum and moisturizer steps into one. It deeply hydrates as it gently exfoliates to unveil smoother, more refined skin overnight. The salicylic acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid) lifts and loosens dead skin cells and purges the pores of impurities to improve skin's clarity, tone, and texture. Antioxidant-rich Jeju Blossom Extract protects against environmental damage. Sodium hyaluronate deeply hydrates to promote skin's suppleness and elasticity. Ceramides strengthen the skin's natural barrier, restore damaged lipid barrier caused by environmental damage, and prevent water loss.

SO AWAKE DEPUFFING GEL EYE CREAM

Julep So Awake Depuffing Gel Eye Cream is a lightweight, multitasking eye cream that handles all your everyday eye woes. It hydrates and depuffs the delicate eye area as it reduces the look of dark circles. Plus, illuminating micro-pearls perk up the look of tired eyes instantly. The Sodium hyaluronate deeply hydrates to promote skin's suppleness and elasticity. Turmeric root extract and banana flower extract soothe redness and irritation as they reduce the appearance of dark circles, providing long-term brightening effects. Antioxidant-rich Jeju bamboo grass & Jeju blossom extract protect against environmental damage as they soothe, nourish, and moisturize. Caffeine perks up tired-looking eyes and diminishes puffiness. Collagen improves skin's elasticity.

CLEANSE

CHARCOAL BODY KONJAC SPONGE

Julep took their cult-favorite Konjac face sponge and made it big enough to use from top to toe. Helping to gently exfoliate dead skin cells to reveal a soft, radiant, and glowing looking complexion, the special teardrop-shape helps reach every facial curve and nook, while an attached suction cup makes for easy shower storage. How do I use it: Rinse under warm water before each use. Massage in a circular motion to exfoliate dead skin cells. Rinse thoroughly and squeeze out excess water after each use. Replace every one to two months.

LOVE YOUR BARE FACE HYDRATING CLEANSING OIL

This lightweight cleanser from Julep gently and thoroughly dissolves makeup and dirt without over-drying skin, then rinses clean. This formula treats your complexion to ingredients such as grapeseed oil; olive oil; and power cell complex, a blend of ultra-hydrating ingredients that includes rosehip seed oil, malvaceae lipid extract, and green coffee bean oil. How do I use it: Pump into dry hands and massage over dry face. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

LOVE YOUR BARE FACE DETOXIFYING CLEANSING BALM STICK

An innovative stick cleanser with a blend of natural oils and fruit enzymes that removes dirt, oil, and impurities while gently exfoliating for a deep-down clean. You can finally nourish and deep cleanse your skin at the same time. Treat yourself to a luxurious blend of natural oils that dive deep to remove makeup, dirt, oil, and impurities while delivering essential nutrients to soothe, repair, and moisturize the skin. Natural pomegranate fruit enzymes work to gently exfoliate and dissolve surface debris that can cause dullness and uneven skin texture, leaving you with a noticeably softer, more radiant complexion. Key Ingredients: Rice bran oil dives deep to purge impurities grapefruit peel oil cleanses and evens skin tone camellia japonica seed oil hydrates and clarifies skin.

So what is the verdict on Julep's Passport To K-Beauty vault? A big two thumbs up! It is available for $249 on julep.com, ulta.com and nordstrom.com. At first glance the price may not be 'right' BUT... the individual products add up to $326. With the vault, you're saving $77. You're basically getting two or three products for free, which is a plus when K-beauty routines typically account for 10 to 11 steps. Plus many of the products are travel-friendly, and I'm always down for K-Beauty while traveling! What do you guys think of this pretty pink beauty box?! Would you rather buy the products separately or in a bundled collection as such? Drop your comments down below!

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The Importance of Quality Skin Care Products with Lionesse

July 23, 2018

LIONESSE® AMBER COLLECTION: AMBER EYE SERUM | AMBER DARK CIRCLE EYE CREAM | 
AMBER NEW AGE SYRINGE

This post is brought to you by Lionesse Beauty but all opinions are my own.

Hey guys! I've been getting several questions about my higher-end luxury skin care and a lot relating in the anti-aging & eyecare department so I thought of creating a post to share with you more on my thoughts on this and, especially now that I'm getting older, why it's so important to be using quality skin care products. Some of the main problems I've had with my skin due to age are dark circles and puffiness under the eye area and yes, a few wrinkles are starting to make their grand appearance. Continue reading to learn more about Lionesse Beauty and some of the products I've been using to fight back and prevent these common imperfections in our skin. But first, let's dive into why I choose quality over quantity every time when it comes to skin care products.

1. Your skin is only as healthy as the products you apply.

While some popular products may have designer packaging and celebrity endorsements, it doesn’t mean that the ingredients are of any quality. These ingredients play a critical role and can range significantly. I really take the time to consider the ingredients that are in the products I"m applying to my skin. The reason? Because some lower cost options may list that they use some of the same ingredients as higher-end products, but it’s been found that many of the lower cost options dilute the ingredients or don’t use as much of the same ingredient. For example, there are two main types of ingredients found in skin care – Cosmetic Grade and Pharmaceutical Grade. The latter of these two exceeds US quality standards and is also more highly refined, removing bacteria and impurities from the products. Your skin will benefit, both short and long-term, from using better ingredients. Looking like a million bucks is worth the extra pennies it may cost you. Think of it as a really good investment!

2. The amount of product used

Another factor that plays into using quality skin care products is how much product you actually need to use. When using genuine quality skin care products, you shouldn’t need to use an excess amount of products to get the results you’re looking for. In addition to the amount, you likely shouldn’t need to be using a massive collection of different products in your daily regiment. In which case, less is always more :) Using quality skin care products should allow you to use a minimal amount of product but produce quality results. When the products are created with quality ingredients that are truly beneficial, less product is needed to achieve results.

3. Protection from damaging environmental agitators

Top quality moisturizers and body products help to seal your skin, both retaining important moisture and sealing out damaging particles and products that may be in the environment, like pollution, dust, even UVA, and UVB rays. Your skin is your defense system against foreign substances that can make you sick or cause irreversible damage to your body. Skin is nourished and strengthened by the products you apply, make sure you are protecting this natural barrier and promoting healthy skin for your long-term health. Don't forget to put on that sunscreen before leaving the house! Be mindful to not just protect the face but also the body as well.

4. Help fight the looks of Aging

Keeping your skin sufficiently hydrated is key to keeping your skin looking young but more important, healthy. Starting skin care at a young age helps to defy some of the aging effects on our skin. Don't fret if you haven't because it's always better late than never! Fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, sun damage, discoloration, dryness and problem skin, that can start as early as the late 20’s, can all be cared for with a dedicated skin care regiment. Quality products will help to alleviate some of the concerns about aging while nourishing and restoring your skin’s vitality.

5. I'm all about confidence, baby!

Who else here agrees that first impressions matter? Within a matter of seconds after meeting someone new, they will make their first judgment about you. Skin care is important to help you give your very best first impression. Your skin’s appearance is a check to your general health. A radiant and healthy complexion mirrors the health of your body on the inside and reflects a healthy lifestyle. Nourishing your skin with quality products is just as important as taking vitamins, drinking water, eating healthy foods, and getting enough rest. The way you feel about yourself also projects onto others- if you are feeling great and looking good, your confidence will shine throughout!

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Speaking of lasting impressions, there's nothing worse when you have that big meeting in the morning and you wake up with the puffiest, darkest circles ever. But no need to fear: Lionesse is here! Roar! As I mentioned at the beginning of my post, these common imperfections are such a buzzkill, but look no further - I got your eyes covered with the Amber Collection by Lionesse Beauty, a beauty brand that brings you a range of skin care, hair care products and tools that are as diverse as your needs and as unique as your beauty. Eyes that sparkle are eyes without puffiness and dark circles. Let's take a deeper look at the three most favorite items within this collection:

1. Amber Eye Serum

This is the first product I apply out of the three. I love to use it thoroughly around the eye area, to get the full usage out the serum. You can instantly feel how much tighter the skin is where you apply the product and my skin around the eye area looked immediately more radiant as well. Definitely reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with this soothing, light-weight serum. Formulated with Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) and Aloe, this serum will leave the skin surrounding your eyes looking younger and tighter. Apply a small amount of serum to the eye area and lightly dab until fully absorbed. For best results, use in combination with Lionesse Amber Eye Cream.

2. Amber Dark Circle Eye Cream

Once the eye serum is completely absorbed, I move onto this delight: this shimmery lightweight dark circle eye cream that is everything. I've been trying to find a cream that can really combat with my dark circles and voila! I finally met my match. Formulated with Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate), Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) and Caffeine, this light eye cream instantly reduces the appearance of dark circles and puffiness under the eye area for brighter, well-rested look. Apply to freshly cleansed skin. Gently apply Amber Dark Circle Eye Cream under eye area and massage until fully absorbed. For best results, use in combination with Lionesse Amber Eye Serum.

3. Amber New Age Syringe

I'm going, to be honest... when I first received this final and last product of the three, I was a little intimidated to use it! I think my exact words to my husband were, "Want to play 'Operation'?" Haha! But all kidding aside, the luxuriously wonderful New Age Syringe's properties will help you refine the look of wrinkles while moisturizing your skin. Formulated with Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate), Hyaluronic Acid and Avocado Oil (Persea Gratissima Oil) this rich formula immediately reduces the look of deep wrinkles while moisturizing your skin with this innovative formulation and advanced application method. I've been applying it the edges of my eyes where I've obtained what I call my, "smiley wrinkles" from all the years of laughter! You can definitely see a major improvement and it's shed years off to my face! I literally look and feel like a young teenager again! Just apply to clean skin. Gently press the top of syringe down until product comes out and apply directly to wrinkle. If necessary, remove excess product with a cotton swab.

Now before you come at me with how expensive these products may be, remember what I talked about in this post. When it comes to skincare, the earlier you start the better, ALWAYS quality over quantity, and yes, less is more when it comes to luxury skincare beauty products! Like I said, think of it as an investment, just like the quality pieces you choose to hang in your closet, it's the same concept with your skin! Let all those delicious, high-quality ingredients hang from your beautiful, radiant face! Which product are you most intrigued to try? Please leave your thoughts in the comment section down below. I can't wait to hear what your guys' thoughts on this skincare post! And as always, you can shop the beauty products featured in each individual blog post at the beginning or at the end of each post! Since this post is a little longer than my usual ones, I've also linked them in the middle of the article - that way you don't have to scroll as much to get to the links. Happy reading and happy skincare ya'll! Follow Lionesse® on Facebook and Instagram!