Review: Clean & Clear Finishes Pore Perfecting Cleanser

Long title, right? LOL.


Anywho!
A few months ago, I was lucky enough to be selected as a beauty tester for Seventeen magazine, and they send me a big box full of makeup and different beauty items, including many that were not even in stores yet! So shout-out to Seventeen for that! 

        Moving on to the review, one of the items I recieved to try out was Clean & Clear Finishes Pore Perfecting Cleanser.

From the Clean & Clear website:
"Keep pores clear of dirt and oil with Finishes Pore Perfecting Cleanser. This does more than just clean - it helps leave skin with a smooth finish that looks naturally beautiful"

I really like this cleanser. It does pretty much everything that the discription says it does, and that is something I really like- when products live up to the hype. My skin type is very dry and sensitive, mostly because I have exzema on my face. With my skin condition, most cleansers irritate the exzema and make it red, itchy, and very tight. However, after I used the Finishes cleanser for a few weeks, it never once irritated my skin or made it red. This, my friends, is a huge miracle for me. I find it gentle enough that I can use it every day if needed, and overall I really like what this does for my skin.

Now, let's talk about the actual cleanser, which I find very interesting. It has a nice texture, not too thick or thin, and has a typical cleanser scent, but I'm not complaining! Looking at the bottle, it looks like the actual product is light purple, but once the cleanser is on your hand, it's actually a clear/white color with a purple/gold tint. That sounds very strange, I know, but this product seems to change in different lighting. In the dim light of my bathroom, it appears to be white with a gold sheen to it, and in the bright, natural light from the window in my bedroom, it's more white with a bit of purple. Definitely the prettiest cleanser I've ever owned! Haha! Another very interesting thing: it has shimmer in it. Yes, you heard me. Shimmer! It looks very pearly in the bottle, and remains pearly but with, yes, shimmer in it once it's on my hand or face. I find that a bit of the shimmer stays on my face when I wash it off, but not a lot. Which is okay, I mean, it's a cleanser, not a shimmer-powder. And it does exactly what I need it to.

Another added bonus is that Clean & Clear Finishes is OIL-FREE! Yay!

All in all, I would reccomend this product, especially if you have highly sensitive skin, like myself.

Peace!

Kieran

 

Disclaimer: I recieved this product from Seventeen magazine to review, I was under no obligation to write a review, and I am not being compensated for this review. These are my personal opinions entirely. Clean & Clear is not involved with this review. I just really like this product!

Review : Aerie Color

Hey, howdy, hi, pip pip cherio, whichever you prefer! I am here to tell you about some fantastic new products!

 Now I don't know about  Kieran, but for me it is a personal rule that you do not suggest or review something you have not tried. That is why I have held back on this review I could not wait to give, because I had not tried the product. But now I finally have, and let me tell you, I was blown away by what I have discovered! 

The products in question are from a line produced by "aerie, by American Eagle Outfitters" called "aerie color". Aerie color is a line of eyes and lips products that are said to produce " Eyes that shine... Lips that shimmer... Beauty that's naturally you." And they aren't lying. I honestly cannot find ANYTHING wrong with these products! Granted I have only tried the shadow, one of the lip glosses, and Mascara, but at the drugstore prices it won't take me long to try the whole collection! 

Let's start with the shadow.

 This is the most silky eyeshadow I have ever tried! It lasts a good twelve hours, and about an hour in the pool. The colors are vibrant, soft, smooth and plush. The compact is adorable, and COMPACT. These eye shadows are even good for you! They are infused with Honeysuckle, Aloe and Chamomile, for sensitive eyes and skin. If I do have to say something bad about it the only thing I can think of is the applicator could do with a little fine tuning, but who uses the applicators eyeshadows come with anyway?? For a drugstore price of $14.50 what's not to love? This product is APPROVED!"Long-wear, ultra-soft creaseless shadows comes in 4 palettes with 5 shades each. 3 for everyday, 1 fashion color and 1 deep shimmering, smoky shade for evening. Available in Irresistible (berry), Glam (green), Femme (blue) and Goddess (brown). Retail Price: $14.50"

Moving On! Vast Lash Mascara! 

"This high performing, multi-tasking mascara is enriched with wheat protein which helps fortify and condition lashes. Wait till you see our spiral brush technology. You’ll swear it’s a magic wand. Available only in Pitch Black. Retail Price: $10.50" 

How does aerie keep nailing there descriptions?! Because 
e every single one of them is spot on! Okay, so I am a mascara snob, I buy the same brand of mascara every three months, just like a good girl. I have tried everything from cheapo drugstore brands like wet 'n wild to uber expensive brands like chanel, and none of them have done for me what this mascara has! It is the longest wearing, easiest to get off, most unclumpy, smooth, most natural mascara I have ever used! It's got one of the coolest looking brushes ever, and for some reason that brush works like no other! This product is also APPROVED!

And last, but definitely  not least, Volugloss lip plumping magic in a tube! 

"Helps plump your pout without any of the burn. Increase lip fulness and minimize lines while delivering extra moisture. Available in 8 shades: Doll, Bare, Precious, Fizz, Lush, Sunrise, Luxe, Shimmer, and Sizzle. Retail Price: $9.50"


This lip gloss is a plumper, but it does not burn like most people are used too. That is why I lurve it. It comes in eight fantastic shades. It makes your lips look as if they have been dipped in a vat of liquid diamonds! It does not feel sticky at all, it is very smooth, it almost feels like you are just wearing lip balm! That is why this product is APPROVED!


XOXO,
Shelly ;)

What I'm Loving Now: Sequins!

Sequins!

I am LOVING sequins right now, they can offer just the right splash of glam to an every day outfit, and can also be a hidden surprise if used on something small, like a belt or a headband.

Sequins are really easy to over-do, but when used in moderation, they can be super fabulous!

(NOTE: Click on the links in the picture captions to go to the product's page, where you can purchase these items.)

Check out this cute black sequined tank from Urban Minx. (Retail: $155)

Totally adorable, right? REALLY pricey, though. Here is a great substitute!

This tank is from Isaac Mizrahi for Target, and retails for about $27.99, I believe.

Check out this smokin' hot mini-dress from this Etsy shop! (Retail: $148)

And take a look at this gorgeous blue party dress, also from an Etsy shop. (Retail: $35)

How about these haute sequin leggings from Newport News? (Retail: $39)

I LOVE this sequin embellished tee from Target! (Retail: $17.99)

Super chic sequined platform pumps from Nordstrom! (Retail: On sale for $59.90)

For just a pop of shimmery-goodness, try this adorable headband from ModCloth! (Retail $19.99)

Now, before I get too crazy with the pictures, I'm going to stop here, but also leave you with this note: There are SO many gorgeous sequin clothing items and accessories out there, for ever kind of size and budget, so you aren't limited to these items! I wish I could list more, but like I said, I'd go picture crazy and this post would be miles long! LOL!


Peace,

Kieran