Category: Beauty

Hi Savvys,

I recently received the new Pixi Hydrating Milky Collection PR package.  Upon first glance, this PR package looks like a little milk crate, even including a nutritional facts table, which is so cute!  I really like how each box provides an easy to use step for each product so you know which sequence to use them in.  It’s also easy to skip a step that may not necessarily need to be done every day as part of your daily skin care routine.

Overall, I love how there is coconut milk and jojoba oil which makes my skin feel really clean and hydrated.  I do think that 6 steps might be too much for the average person, but since these products are pretty flexible, it can easily be incorporated into your routine.

See below for my full review on each product.

Now set forth and be savvy!

This is the first step for the entire milky collection line.  Make up removers are not something that I use often, and to be honest I usually just use a regular facial cleanser to remove my make up with.  I tested out this make up remover by applying full eye makeup and finishing off with a bronzer.  When using a cotton pad, I was able to remove 90% of my makeup in the first go around, which I think is very efficient and effective.  I find that other make up removers leave my face feeling greasy, however this one made it feel very moisturized after wards and not greasy at all.  I will definitely be incorporating this into my nightly routine.

The hydrating milky cleanser is the second step to this routine (or first step in the morning when you do not need a make up remover).  Cleansers are the most used products that I use in my skincare routine since it’s something that I use everyday.  I really like how thick and creamy this cleanser is.  It was easy to apply and wash off without leaving a residual feeling on my face.  After washing my face, I did find that it left a moisturizing feeling at the end.

The hydrating milky peel is the 3^rd step; however, it can be omitted since it doesn’t need to be used everyday.  I like to incorporate exfoliators into my skincare routine at least monthly.  The directions do indicate that you should use it as a scrub by scrubbing your face and then leaving it on for 2-3 minutes to harden, which is similar to other exfoliators I’ve used so I’m not quite sure why this is called a peel and not an exfoliator.  The scrubs were gentle and did not leave any blotchy red spots on my face, which is what I was concerned about because it is called a peel.  It left my face feeling soft and renewed.

The 4^th step is the Milky Tonic toner.  Pixi is known for their toners and I was excited to try the Milky Tonic with jojoba milk and green tea.  I always say this but I wish companies would put their toners in spray bottles for easy application instead of having to use a cotton pad.  The toner left my face feeling very refreshed.  This might be my new favourite toner.

The hydrating milky serum is the 5^th step to this routine.  It was thick and creamy and a little goes a long way.  I like to apply serums when I’m not doing anything else with my skincare routine that day and feeling lazy because it provides a hydrating feeling to my face with minimal effort.  I also love how cute the bottle is.

The final step is the hydrating milky lotion.  The lotion does say that it is both a face and body moisturizer which made me hesitant with putting it on my face.  However, this cream was thick but when applied was very smooth to the touch.  I liked how quickly it absorbed into my skin and left me feeling moisturized all day.

 

Hi Savvys,

I was so excited to receive the new Murad Environmental Shield skincare line for testing purposes and review.  I’ve heard lots of great things about this brand and was even more delighted to hear that they are cruelty free.  I used these products for 2 weeks to see what kind of changes it make to my skin.  My favourite product I received was the eye serum as it made the circles under my eyes lighter and made my eyes overall feel brighter.  I also really like the packaging and the easy to use pumps which allows for minimal waste and optimal control.

Continue reading below for the full review on each product.

Now set forth and be savvy!

I love eye creams and am always looking for a new product to try.  I loved how thin and non greasy this product is.  I applied it under my eyes and it absorbed right away.  I also really like that there is no scent especially since it’s on my face.  I am quite sensitive to smells and appreciate that this was easy to wear all day.

I find as I age, my skin is starting to get a bit grey and dull in color. I love that after the first application, it made a difference to the complexion of my skin by making it look brighter and even.  I also love how easily it is to pump into my hand.  I will definitely be using this serum in the future because I found it to be very effective.

 

As I get older, I am realizing that I must care for my skin and have it age as gracefully as I can.  I was excited to try this on specific parts of my face to see what kind of a different it would make.  I liked how this serum feels light on my skin and is also light smelling.  However, I didn’t really notice any changes to my skin tone after 2 weeks of usage.  My skin however may be too young for this product so I am gifting it to my mom to see how she likes it.

Hi Savvys,

I received the full Neutrogena Bright Boost skincare line from Chickadvisor for review.  This line includes products for a full skin care routine including a scrub, serum, moisturizer and SPF moisturizer.  See my youtube video for the full review and routing!  Continue reading below for the review of each product.

Now set forth and be savvy!

I really like this scrub.  It has a mild smell and is also very mild on my skin.  It isn’t abrasive at all which is great because I find scrubs usually make my face turn red after using them because of the harshness of the scrubs.  I also like that it went on in a light layer and washed off very easily.  They do recommend only using this 2-3 times a week, so you will have to find another daily cleanser to complete this routine.

I love serums because they are often times very light and make my skin feel fresh and plump.  I did notice that this serum is quite thick, but liquid enough that my skin was able to absorb it very quickly.  I also liked that it didn’t leave my hand feeling sticky which is great because my face didn’t feel sticky either.  I would definitely recommend this as a daily serum.

I love how thick and creamy this moisturizing gel cream is.  The container itself made it seem very luxurious even though Neutrogena is an everyday commercial brand.  Upon opening the container, there is a protective plastic lid inside with a handle for easy application and to prevent the cream from going all over the container’s lid.  I also really liked that this had a light smell and made my skin feel very hydrated.  I am actually using this as a night cream because I use the SPF moisturizer as a day cream.

I absolutely love that this moisturizer is SPF 30.  It is so important to have SPF in your daily moisturizer to protect our skin from the harsh rays of the sun.  Most moisturizers I’ve seen contain max SPF 15 so I was thrilled to see that this came in SPF 30.  Even though the SPF is stronger, surprisingly it didn’t smell too strongly of SPF.  It also didn’t leave my hands or face feel too greasy and the scent is almost non existent.  I would recommend this as a daily moisturizer.