It Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Cream Oil Control Moisturizer

Beauty Bag Dolls I am excited to finally share with you something I have been using for sometime now and I have been loving it. It is the newly launched It Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Cream Oil Control moisturizer. I was lucky enough to receive this complimentary from BzzAgent in exchange for my honest review on their website and below is exactly what I  wrote. As always you know my reviews are honest no matter what. I also included pictures. This product just launched today November 29, 2023 on the It Cosmetics website for $59.00 shop here. Read on for my review.

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My review for BzzAgent:

I am loving this It Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Cream Oil Control moisturizer. It has brought hydration to my  combination (more oily)prone acne prone skin. While my skin is oily it does lack moisture and finding a moisturizer has been difficult until I started using this moisturizer. It has balanced and plumped my skin without one single breakout. My skin is soft and supple and I recommend this to anyone with combination, oily or acne prone skin types. It also helps with the fine lines which is an absolute need and something I never experienced before. It Cosmetics is superior skincare!

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* I received the It Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Cream Oil Control moisturizer  as a free product sample from BzzAgent in exchange for my honest review.*

HIDE Foundation & Concealer

 Beauty Bag Dolls I am so excited to bring you two new reviews. I teased last week on TwitterTwitter a few times that I was searching for new foundation and concealer and by the end of the week I had both in hand and went to work testing out both for, four days but in all honesty I was so very happy with the performance of both by the end of the first day and the application and coverage was just what I needed. I know I am rambling but I am just that excited to introduce all of you to HIDE. This brand was kind enough to partner with me and send over two of their most popular products the foundation and concealer both are formulated without phthalates and are not tested on animals. Read on for the rest of the details and shop Hide to purchase.

HIDE Foundation and Concealer are two beauty bag must haves. The packaging is absolutely 💯!

The foundation is oil free formula with a natural finish and is medium to full coverage. I used one pump for medium coverage and pump and a half for full. I found that less is more which is great. This also good for all skin types and with my combination skin type it did not bother or irritate my skin, nor did it cause any breakouts. It felt so light on the skin and matched me perfectly. It is available in 20 shades. With using just one pump I got perfect coverage it immediately Hide from view any imperfections like acne scars or small blemishes for more coverage I added more however when I paired it with the concealer I found I needed less of the HIDE foundation and just a small amount of their HIDE concealer. For me the foundation is my new must have go to and works great applying it with a brush or damp beauty sponge. I am not someone who uses my fingers to apply foundation or concealer so I have no opinion about that. Also tested using both the HIDE foundation and concealer with a primer and without and you can get away without using a primer because this is a longwear foundation that did not crease, Crack or settle into fines lines nor did it enlarge my pores. The HIDE Foundation is a Beauty Bag must have and gets 5 $$$$$ from me the price and performance is out of this world it $30 and only sold on HIDE website.

Now for this awesome HIDE concealer I cannot believe how little you need and how great the coverage is. It is absolutely so light, I never experienced a truly weightless concealer until trying HIDE. It is exactly how HIDE describes it hydrating, weightless build able and oil free. This for me is full coverage with just a few dots or swipes on your face where you need it. Whether you have blemishes, dark circles, hyperpigmentation, acne scars etc this will cover it up and give you the coverage you always dreamed of before HIDE concealer came into your makeup routine. I could wear this alone all over my face if I am in a rush and don't have time for the full routine which would for me would have to include the HIDE foundation. I cannot say enough about this concealer it erases from view my dark circles on mornings that I went to bed late but still was up before 5AM it never creased or cracked and stayed on like the foundation for 14 hour days and only came off when I took it off. This HIDE concealer is what I have searched for and now have in combination with the HIDE foundation it's a dream team duo. I personally apply this with a damp sponge because its my personal preference you can play around and see what works for you. The HIDE concealer is available in 20 shades and costs $26 which is affordable because I would pay more for a concealer with how well it performs. I mean it even brightens my under eye so of course it is a Beauty Bag must have and gets 5 $$$$$. 

Without a doubt this is my new must have duo I reach for everyday and I a proud HIDE partner. To purchase these products click on any of the highlighted words it will link you directly to the HIDE website and some directly to the product itself. 

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Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream

 Beauty Bag Dolls I have been blessed again from BzzAgent and Kiehl's  with their new Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream. I received it and used it the same night! I have been using it for a few days and I have a handle on my thoughts about this new cream. I will attach below my review that I left for BzzAgent and Sephora which is what was required of me. Remember you can sign up for BzzAgent as well and be as lucky as I am from time to time to receive products in exchange for your honest review. A little information for you on the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream is that it  is currently being sold at Sephora.com for $32.00 which to me is very affordable compared to other creams I love. This one is oil free which is perfect for my skin type. Read on for my thoughts as left on the afore mentioned websites. For a photo of the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream check out my Instagram.

A beauty bag must have!

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream Review:

I am so happy to have another amazing oil free gel cream to use on my combination skin type. I only have two that I trust and now the Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream is my go to every morning for light hydration that is not tacky or sticky. It works well under my makeup and never leaves my skin feeling heavy or greasy. That is a welcomed fact with my skin type. I have no issues with breakouts since adding this into my AM routine. I love it and will repurchase before I run out because it is a beauty bag must have for lightweight hydration.

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PUR Soak It Up Intense Moisturizer

Beauty Bag Dolls I have new favorite of mine from a brand that I love! PUR sent out the PUR Soak It Up Intense Hydration Moisturizer which is the "ultimate thirst quencher for a healthier-looking complexion. Soak It Up delivers a mega-dose of oil-free hydration for a visibly softer, smoother look and more comfortable feel. This decadent, dewy cream provides both immediate relief from dryness and long-term moisture loss prevention to keep your skin looking its radiant best."  I have been using this everyday after either just a cleanse or after using a mask and this moisturizer is seriously good. Read on to learn more.

The PUR Soak It up Intense Moisturizer is by far the best light weight moisturizer that never clogs my pores! Its a beauty bag must have (pictured on right) Cleanser on left reviewed here.

After the first time I applied the PUR Soak It Up I was just wowed this moisturizer is amazing. It is lightweight and absorbs so quickly which is something I appreciated being that my skin is combination and acne prone. For me I love a nice luxe moisturizer for night and this one is the best not only is it hydrating and luxe it does it in a lightweight manner without feeling heavy or greasy. In fact I also now use it each morning because it sinks in so quickly I can apply my makeup immediately after. The PUR Soak It Up Intense Moistuirer is amazing at night because even if I apply it nice and thick my skin drink it right and  My skin is glowing since using the PUR Soak It Up and this is an absolute beauty bag must have that gets 5 $$$$$ and EXTRA LOVE FROM ANNA!

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NOTE: I RECEIVED THE PUR Soak It Up AS A FREE PRODUCT SAMPLES TO TEST AND REVIEW!

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Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Collection

Beauty Bag Dolls I have a brand new review for you today to kick off September and it is a little bit of a different way for me to post a review. I recently received a complimentary vox box from Influenster. I have been apart of Influenster for several years now and every once in a while I am selected to receive a absolutely free vox box like the Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Collection. You to can join here and receive skincare, makeup, hair care and much more. Just sign up on their website Influenster.com Now this review of the Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Concealer, Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation with SPF 30 and Shiseido Synchro Skin Invisible Silk Loose Powder is going to be a little different because I left my honest reviews on this amazing trio of products on Sephora.com and Influenster.com So I will be leaving those review that I wrote with all my heart and honestly of course for you here on my blog exactly the way they appeared on those two websites. A little more additional information is that Shiseido is selling these three amazing products on the Sephora website and they officially went on sale yesterday during the launch on September 3, 2019. I have my full reviews for you today and I have been using this trio since late August. You will find my reviews below for all three. Read on to learn more. After my review I have more details on how to sign up to Influenster and remember its absolutely free!

This complimentary voxbox from Influenster has made a difference in my life because I have now found 3 products I absolutely love! 

My new holy grain concealer does exist! I have been looking for the perfect concealer (and foundation) for a while now thankfully I received the Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Concealer complimentary thanks to Influenster VoxBox and now I am in love. Finally a concealer that matches my skin tone and I don't have to mix and it cover all my imperfections like acne scars and dark circles with just a small amount. It never feels heavy and lasts all day until I take it off!
This is a serious concealer because the day it arrived I was struggling with some blemishes and when I used it, the next day when getting ready for work I applied and I looked in the mirror and didn't even remember where the pimples were this Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Concealer is that good! This is a medium to full coverage in my opinion and its so perfect for my combination currently more oily skin type! I also highly recommend their foundation and setting powder!
Thanks Influenster for complimentary VoxBox.

Finally a foundation that is oily skin friendly, medium coverage, has SPF, has a skin tone match to the T and lasts all day long. I have been searching for this foundation my whole life and now thanks to the Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation with SPF 30 I am taking my makeup game to a new level! Since my complimentary Influenster VoxBox arrived I have been using this foundation every single day. It covers all my imperfections from acne scars, new pimples to even a sun spot! It also does not budge! When I apply this foundation at 6AM (I do love to set it with their Shiseido Synchro Skin Invisible Silk Loose Powder) it does not budge even through summer heat and humidity! As I mentioned I have oily skin and this foundation took the challenge like a champ all while protecting my skin with SPF 30! My face looks fresh and feels soft (I know odd thing to say about your skin after applying foundation but so true) at 6AM , Noon and 7PM when I get home! I highly recommend this foundation and it is my new MUST have! Thanks Influenster for this complimentary VoxBox!

A truly light weight setting powder does exist and it comes from the Shiseido line. Their newest product is the Shiseido Synchro Skin Invisible Silk Loose Powder and it has quickly replaced all of my other loose powders because it works and its so light weight and it never gets cakey or chalky looking like others. I love how it sets my foundation/concealer and I pair it with the other two Shiseido products (foundation and Concealer)  I received complimentary from an Influenster VoxBox. The loose powder leaves my skin feeling so soft and smooth, I am telling you it will blow your expectations out of the water about loose powders!

These are all 5 $$$$$ and beauty bag must haves that get EXTRA LOVE FROM ANNA! Read on to learn more about Influenster and how to receive your own free makeup!

I know I teased in the beginning of this review how I got this product for a company called Influenster to try the Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Collection for free in exchange for my honest review. I signed a long time ago and from time to time you may get chosen to try out products in exchange for honest reviews and I was lucky enough to be chosen for the Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Collection  VoxBox. I have had a few of these voxboxes over the years and it really awesome. You sign up answer questions and then wait and see if your matched to any of the Influenster current campaigns. I have linked the Influenster website throughout this review for you to sign up and you can also sign up right here. It's free and easy to join!

To purchase the Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Collection shop Sephora.com  Sign up for free to join Influenster and see what free VoxBox may be waiting for you!

Note: I received the  Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Collection VoxBox complimentary for testing purposes from Influenster. 

It Cosmetics IT's Your Summer Essentials! 4 Piece Collection QVC TSV 5/24/19

Beauty Bag Dolls my favorite time of the year is here! The QVC It Cosmetics Today's Special Value is happening. The third TSV from It Cosmetics is happening on May 24, 2019 and is called It Cosmetics IT's Your Summer Essentials! 4 Piece Collection that contains life-changing products that transforms your complexion, lips and lashes for summer! I must agree this deal and this kit is what I look forward to each year. You will have one day to shop the It Cosmetics IT's Your Summer Essentials! 4 Piece Collection beginning at midnight on May 24, 2019. To learn more read on and to shop the It Cosmetics QVC TSV item number here: A372237  The price $49.98 and Free Shipping and Handling. Links are now live because Presale is happening now! Shop early because shades will sell out!

The It Cosmetics IT's Your Summer Essentials! 4 Piece Collection is filled with my summer beauty bag must have that I will repurchase for fall! Shop Item Number A372237 now before this deal sells out!

First in this kit is a favorite of mine that I have been using for a while is the Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40  which "delivers color-correcting full coverage, anti-aging skincare and SPF 40 broad-spectrum physical sunscreen—all with a poreless, natural-looking matte finish that lasts! This multitasking, complexion-perfecting breakthrough instantly camouflages skin imperfections including dark spots without creasing or cracking and is clinically tested to reduce shine and control oil for up to 12 hours. It's also infused with charcoal to detoxify, colloidal clay to absorb oil and tea tree extract to combat blemishes—plus, an advanced anti-aging serum made of hydrolyzed collagen, peptides, niacin, hyaluronic acid, vitamins and antioxidants."  This is going to be available in 12 shades for you to choose from. My oily skin tends to get worse if something is to high in the SPF range I never use anything past SPF 50 but the SPF 40 in this formula is perfect. I used one pump for my entire face and every flaw and my dark circles disappeared from view. It didn't feel like a heavy foundation that I could wait to take off. The best beauty tools in the game to apply your CC+ Cream Matte is the brand new in this collection Hevenly Skin Skin-Hugging Foundation Brush #707. This is described as a "unique foundation brush that hugs the contours of your face for an even application and flawless finish of your favorite liquid and cream foundations. Featuring revolutionary Heavenly Skin brush hair infused with anti-aging collagen, silk, peptides, niacin and antioxidants, the custom-cut brush head helps to improve the look of skin and optically blur the appearance of lines, pores and other imperfections. Cruelty-free, hygienic and perfect for all skin types." I adore It Cosmetics brushes and to have this included in the QVC TSV is a deal in itself.  Shop the It Cosmetics QVC TSV item number here: A372237

The next product in the It Cosmetics IT's Your Summer Essentials! 4 Piece Collection is an amazing lip product. The Je Ne Sais Quoi in the Rose shade. This lip product is a hydrating color that "reacts with the warmth of your lips to create a beautiful, customized pop of color that lasts! Also infused with essential butters and oils, hyaluronic filling spheres and antioxidants, this innovative balm smooths the look of lip lines and locks in moisture for your most supple, soft results." I adore these and keep them in my beauty bag at all times. Finally in this It Cosmetics QVC TSV is the best mascara in the game, the It Cosmetics Superhero Mascara that with one coat makes my eye lashes look amazing and in all honesty sometime people think I have applied false lashes when I havent. To achieve this look It Cosmetics used a "proprietary Elastic Stretch Technology stretches the look of your lashes wider and longer, and wraps each individual lash in a volume-boosting, lengthening, ultra-conditioning black cape of power and color for your strongest, thickest, most defined results. Powerful lash-lifting polymers, volumizing collagen, strengthening biotin, proteins and peptides combined with Super Black pigment and the Lash-Changing Power Brush work together to coat every lash from base to tips—lifting lashes while separating them to create a fuller lash line and ensure that no lash is left behind." Shop the It Cosmetics QVC TSV item number here: A372237

Shop QVC.com for this TSV! Available for one day only for $49.98 and Free Shipping and Handling.

The TSV from It Cosmetics for May 24, 2019 is a must have. I adore it and use it every single day. I have purchased 2 additional kits for myself and 2 as gifts!  Its a miracle for my skin type and I give it a 5 $$$$$ along with EXTRA LOVE FROM ANNA!

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NOTE: I RECEIVED  It Cosmetics IT's Your Summer Essentials! 4 Piece Collection  QVC TSV AS A FREE PRODUCT SAMPLE TO TEST AND REVIEW!

FYI: I have reviewed several It Cosmetics products so please search It Cosmetics in the search bar to read other reviews.

PUR Correcting Primer

When it comes to a makeup primer I have become a very picky person because I need one that is not going to make my skin and makeup look worse than if I use no primer before I started. I have combination skin and I need to find a balance thankfully PUR Cosmetics has thought of everything when it comes to primers. PUR has lots of different products that I adore and now their PUR Correcting Primer is added to that list. I want you to note that PUR has different products for different needs and the one I was sent the Hydrate & Balance Correcting Primer. Read on to learn more.

The perfect primer for winter time skin! 

Its no secret that my skin is acne prone, sensitive and combination. However finding a balance is key. I love the PUR Correcting Primer Hydrate & Balance because it does what is says it will do. It hydrates my dry winter skin while keeping it balanced to prevent blemishes and of course keeping my makeup on my face. It is oil-free and silicone free which makes all the difference for me. It keeps my face looking matte and never oily whiling locking in hydration so I am not feeling dry or dehydrated. This primer is also a light purple blue tint to it so don't worry about the shade. I love that it controls my oily skin yet hydrates and my makeup lasts all day. This PUR Correcting Primer is a beauty bag must have that gets 5 $$$$$ and EXTRA LOVE FROM ANNA!


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NOTE: I RECEIVED THE PUR Cosmetics Correcting Primer AS A FREE PRODUCT SAMPLE TO TEST AND REVIEW!

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dermalogica Active Moist

#BeautyBagDolls if you are looking for the perfect lightweight moisturizer than look no further than the dermalogica Active Moist. This is a  "sheer, easy-to-apply Active Moist formula contains Silk Amino Acids and a unique combination of plant extracts that help improve skin texture and combat surface dehydration." I am so excited to share my thoughts about this moisturizer with all of you. If you would like to purchase click here.

Lightweight moisturizer is perfect for spring and summer and this one is a beauty bag must have!

Now, if your like me your used to using a thick moisturizer and the thought of a lightweight moisturizer is a nice idea and this one from dermalogica is in fact lightweight and oil free which makes it friendly for someone like me with acne prone skin. You apply over damp face and throat with light, upward strokes and if your like me you like to layer on top of the Phyto Replenish Oil. The dermalogica Active Moist absorbs quickly and does not feel greasy or thick. This is by far the moisturizer for me with spring here and summer arriving over the next few months. I have been reaching for this each and everyday its great in the morning before applying your primer and your makeup! My skin has a soft and supple texture with this dermalogica Active Moist it is a beauty bag must and I am giving it a 5 $$$$$. EXTRA LOVE FROM ANNA no doubt!

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NOTE: I RECEIVED  the dermalogica Active Moist AS A FREE PRODUCT SAMPLE TO TEST AND REVIEW!