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June and July Favorites - Best Face and Body Products

This is my 19th/20th month post isotretinoin (aka Accutane/Clarus) skin care cleansing and moisturizing routine. I'm quite happy with my routine at the moment. My face is clear of acne, black heads and oily spots.

*All the face products.

*Day time before make-up. Lancome face cleanser, Blistex lip-chap with SPF 15,  Aveeno Baby Sunblock with SPF 55, Meaningful Beauty by Cindy Crawford: Eye Creame Treatment. All the products are gentle and hydrating for the skin.

*Night time routine. Lancome face cleanser, DDF: Ultra-Rich Moisturizing Cream, Cindy Crawford: Eye Creame Treatment, and Lacome night cream.

 * Occasional use/ clarifying products. I use these two products once or twice a week. St. Ives Timeless Skin: Apricot Scrub - Renew & Firm, and Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Astringent.

 *Body Care products. Softsoap Nutra-Oil Moisturizing Body Wash, Aviva Conditioning Body Polish, Jergens in Shea Butter (moisturizer).

* Close-up of Aviva Conditioning Body Polish

 *Makeup - from left to right

*Face

-E.L.F. HD Powder

-Physicians formula Virtual Face Powder® Multi-Reflective Face Powder

-E.L.F Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder

-Physicians Formula Organic wear™ 100% Natural Origin Loose Powder

*Eyes

 - E.L.F. Mineral Eye Primer (not in photo)

 - Maybelline Eye Studio Color Plush™ Silk Eyeshadows

  * Irresistibly Ivy (#90)

  * Pink Persuasion (#80)

  * Give Me Gold (#05)

  * Sapphire Siren (#20)

- Maybelline Volum' Express the Falsies Washable Mascara

- Maybelline Eye Studio™ Lasting Drama™ Gel Eyeliner in Black

*Lips (Rediscovered old products)

- Dior Addict Gloss

- Maybelline Lip color

- L'Oreal  Lip color 

- Bonne Bell Lip gloss 

 *Swatches of the lip colors (Photo to be posted)

*I am super happy with clear and healthy skin.

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Review Floating Island Bath Melt (LUSH Cosmetics)

Photo 1.   Floating Island Bath Melt - looks like a cupcake! Nom, nom, nom, haha.

Cost
$7.95 excluding GST

The Experience - Like a Warm Hug from a Good Ol' Friend

This bath melt is a luxurious escape to wonderland. First, my olfactory senses were on a magic carpet ride; Floating Island smells like fresh sandalwood, lemon, and vanilla. The product adds spice to my baths. It softened the water into a cloudy rich formula of heavenly silk. This bath melt is the ultimate food for my soul.

Instructions
Drop the bath melt into the warm running water and jump in. The slow-melting product gradully releases its aromatic scent.  FYI, The product doesn't product bubbles.


Results
I acheived uber soft, silky, and smooth skin, and a deep relaxed state of mind.The product soothes irritated skin and provides long lasting skin hydration. What more can I ask for?

Bottom Line - Best $8 I have Spent on Therapy
I highly recomed the Floating Island Bath melt to everyone. Those who have dry skin should use the whole bath melt, and individuals with oily skin should use 25% of the bath melt. I would definitely repurchase this bath melt for myself, as a gift, and as a decoration. =)

Final Grade: A+

Review on Rembrandt Mouthwash with Fluoride, Fresh Mint

Introduction
I dislike using alcoholic mouthwash because of the burining sensation. Alsol, I find those types of mouthwashes too harsh on my gums. So I decided to experiment with a mouthwash with hydrogen peroxide.

Cost
The Rembrandt Mouthwash with Fluoride in Fresh Mint costs about $8.50 at my local drug store. 

My Teeth...
are slightly stained and senstive. I am a heavy coffee drinker, and occasional wine consumer. =(

The Experience
The taste of the mouthwash was extremely cool and minty with a kick or "umph". 

Instructions and Use of the Product
Those who know me personally - see me eat all the time. True story. In order to increase the potency of the product I use this mouthwash before going to bed. The instructions said not to eat, drink or rinse 30 munutes after using the product.

Results
After about two weeks of use, I noticed that my teeth appear to be one shade whiter. =) Yay! For effective teeth whitening products.  *CON*: The mouthwash increased my teeth sensitivity. The mouthwash must have negated the effects the Sensodyne toothpaste. =(

Bottom Line
I  would recommend this mouthwash to those who are looking for a change in their oral hygine routine, and/or those who want to acheive whiter teeth without paying the high price.Those people with senstive teeth like myself should avoid using this mouthwash because it may heighten tooth senstivity.

Final Grade: C+