So it’s that time of the month where I dish on what beauty products kept me going for the month of June!
June was a very quiet month in terms of beauty products that managed to woo me primarily because for most of June I was dealing with a case of swollen eye. While the swelling went down, there was a rather noticeable bump on my eyelid that caused a major freak out throughout the month. It has since gone down (thank God because my health insurance has been cut and it gets expensive visiting an eye doctor in NYC).
As with May, I have been focusing more on my skin instead of actual makeup. For some reason, my skin decided to really act up this month causing breakouts galore. Pair that with a swollen eye you’ve got a girl who wore little to no makeup…for a month!
Orlane Absolute Skin Recovery Repairing Night Cream
I received a sample sized version of Orlane’s Absolute Skin Recovery Repairing Night Cream ($300 for a full sized product) a little while ago and let me just say…I have fallen in love. I use such a tiny amount for fear of using it all up and being unhappy for the rest of my life (because let’s face it, my college student budget can’t really get another one of these!).
The Absolute Skin Recovery Repairing Night Cream is one of the best night creams. Period. I really think that it’s effective in moisturizing the skin. The cream is silky smooth and very concentrated. The smallest bit of product should be used (about a dime-sized worth) and is quickly absorbed into my skin sans the heavy, greasy feel. Perfect for putting on before going to bed. The fragrance is a bit relaxing and not overly perfume-y. When I wake up in the morning, my skin still feels a bit hydrated which is quite honestly the best thing to ever happen to my skin. Ever.
I’ve only been using it for a month so I can’t really say much about it’s anti-aging properties. That and the fact that I’m only 21 years old, so my skin is already “young”. I believe in starting an anti aging skin care regimen early so I’m not trying to “fix” anything later. The packaging is the icing on the cake. I love looking at the little glam silver jar housed on my vanity (keep this in my bathroom cabinet..pfft..I think not!)
Clean & Clear Advantage Fast Clearing Spot Treatment
So the frugalista in me loves the drugstore aisle (LOL). I bought this a couple of months ago after experiencing a serious breakout situation. I only use it in times like these where my face decides to take a journey into PimpleTowm without letting me now. I do feel like it clears up my face right away. The best thing about this product is that it does not dry my skin like some other acne spot treatment products.
Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment is a transparent gel that is applied to the skin (after washing) twice a day (morning and night). It is supposed to dissolve surface oils on the skin, allowing acne fighting medication to penetrate deep and clear pimples fast. It contains salicylic acid which is an acne fighting ingredient that helps unclog pores and prevent any future clogging by helping the skin´s natural renewal process.
I didn’t experience any irritation, dryness, or problems while using it. You can smell the alcohol in it which gets kind of annoying but it’s totally tolerable. I recommend this product to anyone looking to clear pimples fast.
There you have it! I’m still using the same skincare products from May’s Favorite Things, so check that out here!
