Drugstore Buy of the Week - St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Cleanser

This week's drugstore buy is perfect for those of you with oily, acne prone skin as well as combination (men too!).

Naturally Clear Green Tea Cleanser St.Ives is not only inexpensive, but a wonderful cleanser that sweeps away makeup effortlessly and without irritation, helps clear present acne, calms and tones skin and keeps the "oilies" at bay.

The green cleanser has a liquid-gel hybrid consistency which felt so soft and smooth on my skin - I really loved massaging it in as I used it. It lathers nicely and has a fresh green tea/floral scent. It also contains some salicylic acid which helps with the acne clearing part.

After rinsing, my skin felt fresh, toned, but not tight and I could see that was not irritated or dried out in my drier areas like my cheeks.  It's also very concentrated and not much is needed to cleanse, so it's an even better bargain because this will last several months - even using 2x day. Yay! - RLB

Go-->Naturally Clear Green Tea Cleanser for Unisex By St.Ives, 6.75 Ounce

*This product was provided courtesy of St.Ives for reviewing purposes.

Beauty Find - Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream

I've recently starting writing about some of the BB (Beauty Balm) Creams that I've discovered, but none of them have come from the Drugstore isle - until now . 

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream has everything you would want in one, plus, the range has a darker shade which works well for those of you with more deep brown tones. 

Like many other BB Creams, Dream Fresh provides quite a few benefits like: coverage, SPF 30, hydration, sheer tint and skin brightening. 

The first thing I noticed was how lightweight, yet concentrated the cream was. Less than a pea's worth was needed to cover my entire face. It worked well applying with my hands as well as a foundation brush. 

This is a BB Cream that gives a glowing finish with enough coverage to make it comparable to a medium coverage tinted moisturizer. If you like the feeling of "no makeup" but something that does give your skin some enhanced coverage, then this may be the BB Cream for you! 

I found it gave me a nice amount of everyday coverage, glowy (not shiny) finish, hydration and did diffuse minor discolorations/under eye circles, so there was no need for concealer on most days. Because it adds lightweight hydration, this could be used with a hydrating primer if you have very dry skin, but otherwise I found it to be perfect for normal/combination skin. 

This is a great product for hot summer days coming, and if you like a more natural look, but still with a bit of polish. The shade I used was Deep Sheer Tint (it looked more orange than my complexion out of the tube) but once I applied it to my skin it was a perfect match since it's designed to adjust to  your skin tone. There are 5 shades in all to choose from. You're going to love this one! - RLB 

Go-->Available in drug and mass merchant stores in July 

*This product was provided courtesy of Maybelline for reviewing purposes. 

Beauty Find - Omorovicza Copper Peel

If you want to experience a luxurious little miracle with your skin (in under 5 minutes) then you'll want to keep reading about my experience with Omorovicza Copper Peel. 

The peel combines Copper gluconate to purify the skin and regulate the production of sebum, sodium bicarbonate and lactic acid to refine and smooth the skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and their Mineral Cosmetology, to smooth the complexion, encouraging collagen production for immediate radiance. 

There are two components to the peel, the aqua blue copper peel paste and the lactic acid activator, which are both housed in individual plastic ampoules.

It was super easy to use. I simply applied the copper peel paste (about 1/2 tube*), next I applied the activator (also about 1/2 tube) and then I massaged in a circular motion for 2 minutes. To finish, I rinsed off with warm water and the results were fantastic. The very first time I used it I could immediately see how much softer, smoother and more glowing my skin was. It works wonders for clogged pores and especially the t zone area for me. 

It didn't sting or irritate my skin. I now use about 1-2 times a week and my skin has never looked better. Because it's such an easy mask to do, it's perfect for perking up skin in the morning before work or a flight, as well as before going out at night for a bit of an extra glow before applying makeup. - RLB 

*Note: Since you cannot put the cap back on the plastic tubes, I recommend putting the unused portions of the tubes in very small zip lock bags until your next use to avoid leakage and drying out. 

Go-->Omorovicza Copper Peel

*This product was provided courtesy of Omorovicza for reviewing purposes.

Men's Fragrance Find - Dolce & Gabanna The One Sport

Dolce & Gabbana The One Sport  the third, and newest Dolce & Gabbana The One Flanker was created for the "sportier" man who wants a fresh - but not overpowering scent. 

It lingers subtly throughout the day after a sport session, workout, etc. The One Sport Spray is understated and very crisp. It retains some of the notes from the original, but the sport version has a more "watery, oceanic" feel overall - and in particular in the opening notes. 

It's fresh and very light, but still has an elegance to it that also makes it ideal for everyday wear e.g. after working out and returning to the office or out to dinner, etc. The dry down is a bit more spicy but still light, with notes of heart of cardamom and Sequoia wood as well as Patchouli and musk.

This makes a fantastic gift for the active man in your life or for that active Dad for Father's Day next month! - RLB 

Fragrance Notes: 

Top notes: aquatic notes, rosemary 

Heart: cardamom, sequoia 

Base: patchouli, musk 

Go-->Dolce & Gabbana The One Sport size:3.3 oz concentration: Eau de Toilette formulation:Spray

*This product was provided courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana for reviewing purposes.

Tom Ford's Giant Bronzer For a Faux Glow That'll Last a Lifetime!

This guest post is courtesy of Thefind

...Don't hold me to that "last a lifetime" bit, but seriously – this bronzer compact is so big, even the most avid fake-bakers will have a hard time getting through it by the end of the summer season! Tom Ford's extra-large Terracotta Bronzing Powder palette is more like its own clutch than your typical throw-it-in-your-purse sized compact, but that's part of its appeal. Of course, a bigger a surface area makes room for a super-sized brush, so it's perfect for bronzing your whole body for a luxurious all-over glow, mastering a more even facial faux-tan, or just serving as a seriously stunning vanity topper. Considering it's Tom Ford – and a limited-edition, super-sized item – naturally it's a bit pricey at £65 from Harrod's (that's approximately $104.34 for us American ladies!), but it hardly skimps on product. While the powder itself looks dark in the compact, it applies with a sheer, luxurious finish with just the right amount of golden shimmer without verging on glittery! - 

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