Andalou Naturals Skincare

Free of: Gluten, GMO, Paraben, preservatives, sulfates, phthalates and animal cruelty.

Their claim for the brightening products:

• Fruit Stem Cell Science
• For Normal & Combination Skin
• Renew • Repair • Rejuvenate
• Brightening Solutions Target Normal & Combination Skin Types
  • Uneven Tone
  • Sun Damage
  • Dry Cheeks
  • T-Zone Shine

Fruit Stem Cell Complex, superfruit antioxidants, and Vitamin C, work as powerful cell energizers to target hyperpigmentation and UV damage, improving skin tone and texture. Aloe vera effectively hydrates and oxygenates, balancing pH, and stimulating circulation for healthy luminosity.

There claim for the Age Defying product:

• Fruit Stem Cell Science
• Regenerating Fruit Stem Cells
• Renew • Repair • Regenerate
• pH Balanced
• Hypo-Allergenic
• Vegetarian & Cruelty Free

71% Certified Organic Ingredients

Andalou Naturals Advanced Fruit Stem Cell Science renews skin at the cellular level, blending nature and knowledge for visible Age-Defying results.

• Renew Skin Vitality
• Repair Deep Dermal Damage
• Regenerate Healthy Cells

BioActive 8 Berry Complex provides a potent portfolio of super antioxidants to combat environmental stressors, support cell turnover, increase collagen and elastin, and strengthen dermal immunity.

BioActive 8 Berry Complex

Certified Organic Acai Berry • Aronia Berry • Bearberry • Bilberry • Black Elderberry • Goji Berry • Rosehips Berry • Sea Buckthorn Berry

Organic Aloe Vera polysaccharides best prepare, soothe, oxygenate and replenish, providing the optimal dermal delivery for the active ingredients.

Perfect for sensitive skin, this ultra sheer lotion provides essential moisture with proven UVA/UVB sun protection. Fruit Stem Cells and BioActive 8 Berry Complex diminish photo-aging and stimulate healthy cell renewal for age-defying benefits.

My take on it:

I have combination, break out prone skin.  I have been using these products and nothing else for about a month now.  I have been using the toner and serum both morning and night.  I have been using the moisturizer only during the day.  They are amazing!  First of all, I love that I am using all natural ingredients on my skin.  After that...I love how they make my skin feel and look.  I have actually been skipping my tinted moisturizer and powder completely.  I have just not needed it.  I don't normally wear much makeup anyway but not that I am using these products my skin have improved dramatically.

Here is where you can purchase these products: 

http://www.vitacost.com/andalou-naturals-brightening-clementine-plus-c-illuminating-toner-6-fl-oz

 

http://www.vitacost.com/andalou-naturals-ultra-sheer-daily-defense-facial-lotion-with-spf-18#

 

http://www.vitacost.com/andalou-naturals-brightening-turmeric-plus-c-enlighten-serum-1-1-fl-oz-1

 

MyChelle Concealer Stick in Cream

A Unique Petroleum Free Mineral Concealer Stick

 

An all-natural, results-oriented mineral concealer infused with L-lysine, and passionfruit extract that banishes everything from blemishes, uneven pigmentation to dark circles from your skin repertoire.  This concealer feels wonderful under my eyes.  It is so moisurizing that I feel like I am just putting on another eye cream or treatment.  I wear this for long periods of time and it never creases into fine lines.  It covers my dark circles great and I also use it on blemishes and it stays all day.  I love this concealer.

 

Petroleum Free and not tested on animals.

http://www.vitacost.com/mychelle-minerals-concealer-stick-cream#

Coconut Oil

I love coconut oil.  I don't just use it for cooking.  I use it in smoothies to give a tropical taste. Also you can boost your energy and metabolism by eating coconut oil. Coconut oil is called the low-fat fat. It is metabolized in the body like a carbohydrate and used to provide energy rather than being stored in the body as fat.  I use it as coffee creamer too!  It tastes great!
I also use it as a beauty product.  Make your skin look youthful and healthy by applying coconut oil as a lotion. It penetrates deep into the layers of skin and smells amazing!  I also used this on my little boys very dry patch of skin. They were calling it mild eczema and it cleared up completely.  When using waterproof mascara I use this mixed with my face wash and it removes it all.

With all of the uses, it is an amazing product!!

 
Here is where you can purchase this product:
http://www.vitacost.com/vitacost-extra-virgin-certified-organic-coconut-oil-4-fl-oz-1#productDetails

More Empties

These were more products I used up and my feelings on them.

September Empties!

These are all the products that I went through.  I will let you know what they are and give you a short review.

Vitacost Haul

I love Vitacost!  If you don't know what it is, it carries everything drugstore.  I love all of the natural options that they carry.  It has everything from children's cold medicine to protein powder to lipstick!!

http://www.vitacost.com/

Drugstore Haul

Here are some things I picked up at the drugstore.

A Few New Things

Here are a few new things!  Please check out my video.

Maybelline Color Tattoo

                                                                
Bad to the Bronze             Tough as Taupe     

Inked in Pink          


These are gel shadows.  I have tried all of these shades and love them all equally.  I think that these are amazing shadows used alone or layered with powder shadow.  The formula seem to glide on great, blend well, and don't crease on me.  I also will wear these durring a 12 hours shift of work and they last the entire time.  They do seem to start creasing after around 8 hours or so.   

Here is where you can purchase these products:
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4070019#

Nars Laguna Bronzer

Nars Bronzing Powder is a true brown-based bronzer.  I find no orange effects with this bronzer.  It does have a slight gold shimmer but nothing too noticable.  This works as a contour for me because I have pale skin.  I also like it for an all over glow with a light hand.

http://www.sephora.com/bronzing-powder-P12790?skuId=537878

Jennifer Aniston Perfume Review

I am a big fan of Jennifer Aniston so naturally I wanted to give this a try.  I did not like it at first when i smelled it in the store.  Although this perfume smells amazing after sitting on my skin for 10 minutes or so.  After I left I kept smelling it on my wrist all day.  I fell in love.  It is a very light scent with floral and musk.  I will say that it doesn't last as long as I would like.  It starts to fade after about 4 hours.  I touch up throughout the day.  I bought mine at Ulta.  I know it is available at Sephora and some department stores.

Notes:
Citrus Grove Accord, Rose Water, Jasmine, Violet, Amazon Lily, Musk, Amber, Sandalwood.
Style:
Sensual. Floral. Clean.

Here is where you can purchase this product:
http://www.sephora.com/jennifer-aniston-P282800?skuId=1411552

Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer in Milk Chocolate Review

This is a light matte bronzer.  It has real cocoa powder in it so it smells (and tastes, although I don't recommend eating it) like chocolate!

This is a lighter version of their bestselling Chocolate Soleil original matte bronzer. I like this one because it is really suited for pale to medium skin tones.  I use it all year round for a summer glow and because it is matte I also contour with it.  I work 12 hour shifts and this bronzer stays on all day.  It stays even though I don't set with a powder because I don't want a lot of products on my skin for such a long time.  Overall this is one of my all time favorite bronzers!

This bronzer is free of the following:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan

Here is where you can purchase this product:
http://www.sephora.com/milk-chocolate-soleil-light-medium-matte-bronzer-P309709?skuId=1511831

My goal and welcome!!!

Hello there! My name is Jen and I am starting a YouTube beauty channel. I would like to just share my opinions of products and let you know how they work for me. I will let you know what I like and don't like about them. These are just my opinions and any comments made about a certain product or the companys that make them are just that. Different products work for all different types of people. Everyone has different skin types, allergies, hair types, coloring etc. Also, so many people have different tastes and don't agree on things as simple as scent. We are all different and we are all beautiful. I hope that my opinions can help you either save money by not buying a product or help you invest in something that works for you.