belif Aqua Bomb Eye Gel

Happy Saturday Beauty Bag Dolls!! I have been busy testing out a product specifically for my under eye area particularly for dark circles and eye bags. My particularly concern is dark circles so I was thrilled at the chance to try this brand new launch from belif and I want to let you all know this is my latest BzzAgent mission so I want to thank them as well for sending me this complimentary sample in exchange for my honest review. The cost for this is $32.00 and it it is sold at Sephora. This is not my most expensive eye cream but for me mid range since I have paid anywhere between 25 to 60 dollars for an eye cream. Right now I am loving this one for my PM routine because it works best for me to have the appearance of lighter dark circles. I did use it twice a day for a few days but then changed up to my currentPM only routine. Now that I clarified a few things that I do not need to do for my BzzAgent review I will attach my review that I left for BzzAgent below.

The belif Aqua Bomb Eye Gel is the only eye product that has worked for my dark circles. The results for me were visible after 3 days of use both AM and PM application. It also helped with puffiness immediately not only because of the formula but because the ceramic applicator is so cooling and a perfect touch. I really have nothing this good that I have tried that truly helped with dark circles, I use it under my makeup and my makeup lays smooth and looks hydrated. I highly recommend the belif Aqua Bomb Eye Gel because it works!! 

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Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel review & Giveaway

 Hello to all of my Beauty Bag Dolls as promised I have a new review for you of the Dr Dennis Gross products. One is the Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel for the face and the other is the Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Exfoliating Body Treatment. I have all the details on my Instagram post you can read it here. 

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Splurge or Save: StriVectin VS. La Roche-Posay

 Beauty Bag Dolls I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July weekend! I know I have been a little behind on posting reviews lately and I have said in other posts with my updates that like all of you I am sure I have been busy, and life has changed a lot for me over the past few months, but I have still been testing products all the time. I have been even more selective at what I bring to you. That being said I am also taking even more time to test and review the products because on my shopping hauls to Ulta Beauty and Sephora I look at similar product features, different brands and of course different price points. If you're like me for some reason, I am of course drawn to the more expensive product that is very similar to its cheaper counterpart of another brand but when I leave the store with the expensive one in my bag, after checkout I cannot help to also think about if the cheaper counterpart would have been a good choice as well. 

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So, while I use the expensive StriVectin Multi-action Super C Retinol Serum for about three weeks I am beyond impressed with the results. I began to see them on day 7. The skin was brighter, fines lines relaxed, and dark spots softened. This is a 1-ounce bottle for $72 that you use twice a day. I was enjoying the results and looked at the Calander and decided another trip to Ulta Beauty was in order to buy a mini version to take with me on vacation because I wanted to keep up and keep on getting results. I also want to mention that this is a vegan and cruelty free product. I must say this is my splurge product and since I liked the results, I also knew I needed to purchase another full-size product since the current 1-ounce version was getting very low after 50 days of use.

As I walked into Ulta Beauty I remembered the Save product that I had eyed up when originally    purchasing StriVectin and as I added the mini to my basket to take with me on Vacation in a few weeks I was this close to tossing in the $72 version as well but then I remembered the La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Serum so I go over to it, review that yes, it is a Pure Vitamin C serum without retinol but it promises similar results like brightening, evening out tone and texture as well. The price point is $41.99 which is also appealing, and it uses Salicylic Acid instead of the Retinol.  I decide to purchase it and after stopping the StriVectin for a few days just to reset my skin I grabbed the La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C and I noticed that similar to the StriVectin it did indeed have scent which is not a deal breaker to me. I used this each morning as directed and I must say I really do like this serum. Results were what I would say immediate because after just two days I noticed my face was bright and glowing! My skin was also very smooth. I have no major complaints however I only noticed that it may not work as quickly with wrinkles. I used the entire bottle and then began to see results after about 60 days. I did purchase a second bottle to continue the journey. 

The question is splurge on StriVectin or save on La Roche-Posay? I say for me it is a draw. I feel that the La Roche-Posay gives you fast results with brightening and if that is all your looking for than grab it because you will save a lot of money and get your brightening and smoothing results fast! If you need the wrinkle correction Splurge for the StriVectin because within 14 days, you will see your wrinkles smooth out and you will have brightening and smoothing around day 5 to day 7! That being said I purchase the mini in StriVectin ($15 is the cost for the mini) and a full size of the La Roche-Posay. Keep in mind you use the StriVectin twice a day and La Roche-Posay is once in the AM. 

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Ole Henriksen Dewtopia 20% Acid Night Treatment

I am so happy to be bringing you another review of a brand new product that just launched this week at the Ole Henriksen website and Sephora.com I was lucky enough to get an exclusive first look and try via Influenster.com sending to me complimentary in exchange for my always honest review. I am going to leave you details at the end of the review on how to join Influenster so you to can get your very own Voxboxes and below I will leave you the review that I left on both Influenster website as well as the Sephora website which was required of me in order to receive the  Ole Henriksen Dewtopia 20% Acid Night Treatment.

The  Ole Henriksen Dewtopia 20% Acid Night Treatment is a must have!

My review:

The Ole Henriksen Dewtopia 20% Acid Night Treatment is something you must have in your nighttime skincare routine even if you have sensitive skin because this treatment is very gentle yet effective. At night one I applied and noticed a slight tingle for only about 45 seconds on night two the tingle was less than 20 seconds and on night three no tingle.  Do not be afraid of the tingle because the results after night one was truly beautiful glowing skin. After three nights my face texture was smooth and after 10 days I had noticed a complete reduction in my fines lines and acne scarring. This serum is also more thick and milky than traditional runny serums that tend to be sticky or tacky after application, this one immediately sinks in and feels matte on the skin-I love it since my skin is more combination/ oily type. You need to try this formula of acid treatment because it is gentle yet so effective at giving you results. When my bottle gets half way I am running to Sephora not walking to repurchase. Its a must have! 

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I know I teased in the beginning of this review how I got this product for a company called Influenster to try the 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 the the  Ole Henriksen Dewtopia 20% Acid Night Treatment #DewitBig #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!

*Thank you to Influenster for the complimentary voxbox in exchange for my honest review. #contest* #complimentary

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No7 Laboratories Resurfacing Peel 15% Glycolic Acid

 I am back and I have a special full review of the No 7 Laboratories Resurfacing Pell 15% Glycolic Acid on my Instagram. I have heard so many good things about the No 7 Laboratories brand and luckily I got to try a product out and now I am...well check out my Instagram page to see what you think. But here's a clue I know this brand is sold at Kohls, Ulta Beauty(on sale at Ulta Beauty as of today) and Target so I guess you could say I did my research. But please my beauty bag dolls continue to check my Instagram and Twitter for my reviews. 

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La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Retinol Eye Cream

 Hey Beauty Bag Dolls I am coming at you with another review that is exclusive to my Instagram and it is of a brand that is one I never reviewed before it is the La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Retinol Eye Cream you can find the full review here. I really want you to check out my review and see what I think! 

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It Cosmetics Eye Creams

Hello Beauty Bag Dolls I have a very special review for you today coming from one of my favorite brands in eye creams, It Cosmetics. These days my eyes are doing a lot of talking. I am wearing a face covering everywhere I go and I use concealers, foundations, eye liner, mascara and of course eye shadow. While all that is fine sometimes it can make my skin look a little tiered after removing everything so day and night I use eye cream and each day can be different depending on if my dark circles are worse or better if my eye are seems drier or oily so the perfect products I have found are It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Cream and It Cosmetics Confidence in an Eye Cream. Read on to learn why I love these two and keep them in my rotation for AM or PM routines. 

First up the It Cosmetics  Bye Bye Under Eye Eye Cream is made just for fine lines and wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness. Most morning I have some puffiness and at times the dark circles accompany the puffiness. I usually only use an eye cream in the evenings because I have had bad experiences with them as in irritation and sensitively, I mean to the point where my eyes tear so bad I couldn't apply eye makeup in morning and go on about my day normally. That has all changed thanks to the It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Eye Cream. This not only feels as amazing and it also DOES NOT IRRITATE my sensitive eyes! I am thrilled to report that if I apply this in the AM before makeup my eyes have no issues in fact my fines lines have disappeared within a week and I love when I apply it PM and wake up in the AM I do not have puffiness or dark circles. The hydration around my eye area improved immediately and with ingredients such as anti-aging copper, blue algae, caffeine, Vitamin C, collagen, cucumber extract and peptides I now know why I have such great results. The eye cream has a blue tint to it which is what helps brighten the eye area upon application and I love that effect when I apply this in the morning after not getting enough sleep. It Cosmetics  Bye Bye Under Eye Eye Cream feels great on my skin and absorbs quickly. 

Next, Confidence in an Eye Cream now this is an eye I love in fact  I have gone through 4 jars of this wonderful eye cream and this will be my fifth. This has amazing ingredients   apricot tint and Drops of Light Technology visibly color-correct and brighten, proprietary Anti-Aging Armour Rejuvenating Concentrate and other high-performance skin-loving ingredients—including a super ceramide complex, chrysin, licorice root, avocado and squalane—work to hydrate, smooth and refresh." These ingredients are working my eye area and making me really happy with my results. I use this twice a day morning and night after cleansing. I have seen such an improvement in my eye area because of Confidence in an Eye Cream in my fine lines and it the brightening.

Both of these eye creams are beauty bag must haves and they get 5 $$$$$ and EXTRA LOVE FROM ANNA! 

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NOTE: I RECEIVED  both It Cosmetics eye creams mentioned above AS A FREE PRODUCT SAMPLE TO TEST AND REVIEW! 

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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream

Beauty Bag Dolls the review I am about to bring to you is truly a personal one because it involves Retinol. Now if your like me with sensitive, acne prone skin that tends to be oily to dry depending on its mood you hesitate when it comes to retinol. Although I know I need it, it has always scared me because in the past if has hurt my skin instead of helping it. That being said please put all of your worries and common misconceptions behind you because Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream has broken through all of my stereotypes. Drunk Elephant describes A-Passioni Retinol Cream as "Retinol reimagined. A-Passioni Retinol Cream is a clean, cutting-edge formula that combines 1.0% vegan retinol with nourishing, superfood-rich ingredients to dramatically diminish the appearance of fine lines, deep wrinkles and sun damage revealing a vibrant, younger-looking complexion." To learn more about what this Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream does for me read on.

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni (pictured on right) has changed what I think about retinol forever! It is gentle yet effective and has helped me say good by to line, wrinkles and dark spots!

When I reach for the Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream I take a look in a mirror and of course I use the retinol in strategic areas. For me I like to use it on my forehead to smooth the fine lines, on some dark spots and acne scars on my face as well as the pesky laugh lines. Now the Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream is to be used one or two times a week AM or PM gradually increasing your frequency to every other night and then every night as your skin tolerates it. I personally use this twice a week for 2 weeks and then I use it about 4 days a week there after. The recommendation from Drunk Elephant is to use a pea-size amount or less to clean dry skin which is what I did. You can also mix it with your favorite Drunk Elephant Cream or Oil I used it the B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum included in the box of A-Passioni Retinol Cream and some of their Protini Polypeptide Cream. After the first application I was thrilled not to have any irritoation or redness at all (that was a first for me with Retinol) Then I used it a second time that week and had no issues. After my third application I woke up in the morning and just noticed my skin was a little dry after the 4th application dry and flakey so I used a thicker moisturizer and did not have an issue. I did continue to increase the use of the A-Passioni Retinal Cream to about 4 days a week and I had great results. My forehead fine lines had truly diminished and my acne scars were faded which meant I didn't have to use as much concealer. I can finally say that I LOVE a retinol cream and its all thanks to Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream! This is apart of my fall skincare routine and you must gift this one for yourself this holiday season! This is a beauty bag must that gets 5 $$$$$ and EXTRA LOVE FROM ANNA!

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NOTE: I RECEIVED  the Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream  FREE PRODUCT SAMPLE TO TEST AND REVIEW! 

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ApotheCARE Essentials Firming Eye Cream

I am so excited to share with you my thoughts on a new eye cream from a new favorite brand of mine ApotheCARE Essentials they have a new Firming Eye Cream and I just adore it. First I must say this brand is fairly new to me I have been using their shampoo and conditioner (see my Instagram post here)  as well as their phytoYOUNG SPF Firming Day Lotion click here for review. The ApotheCARE Essentials Firming Eye Cream is from their phytoYOUNG collection. I love an eye cream but what I love more is one that works and one that is gentle. This one is all of that so please do read on to learn more.

This eye cream is perfect for antiaging and for anyone with sensitive eyes! You will get the skincare benefits you need with ApotheCARE Essentials Firming Eye Cream. (pictured on the right)

The  ApotheCARE Essentials Firming Eye Cream is super gentle even on my very sensitive eyes so if that is an issue for you this is the eye cream for you. The ingredient deck is described as follows "Blackberry Leaf, included at active levels, stimulates skin's moisture barrier renewal and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines under eyes and wrinkles." My experience is that it keeps my eye lids hydrated but no oily and it helps with the fine lines as well as the dark circles. I did see results with the under eye circles fading on day 4 and the fine lines looked great after about a week. I used this both AM and PM and the eye cream absorbs quickly so if your using eye shadow after applying just wait a few minutes until it is fully absorbed.  It is very light and only takes a minute or less to sink into the skin. You need very little so this jar will last around 90 days. I am in love and this is a beauty bag must have that gets a 5 $$$$$ and EXTRA LOVE FROM ANNA! 

Quick note I already review the ApotheCARE Essentials SPF Firming Day Lotion you can read that  review here.

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ApotheCARE Essentials SPF Firming Day Lotion

Beauty Bag Dolls I am very excited to introduce to a new brand to me that I really truly love. The ApotheCARE Essential SPF Firming Day Lotion. The ApottheCARE Essentials is a line of skincare that has targeted skincare solutions that are  "From root to leaf to you. Discover advanced skin care solutions that use precision plant extraction for targeted results." The ApotheCARE Essential SPF Firming Day Lotion with SPF 30 is from their phytoYOUNG line which is boosted by leaves. Now read on to learn more about the ApotheCARE Essential SPF Firming Day Lotion.

The ApotheCARE Essentials SPF Firming Day Lotion has given my skin the SPF protection you must have along with the antiaging benefits! Beauty Bag Must! (Pictured on the left)

The ApotheCARE Essential SPF Firming Day Lotion has quickly become my must have each morning before putting on my makeup. We all know how important SPF is and the SPF 30 in the ApotheCARE Essential SPF Firming Day Lotion has been wonderful. Its not oily or greasy and did not cause me to have any breakouts or irritation. With acne prone sensitive skin I always worry about SPF and once I am used to one kind getting me to switch is a challenge. This was scary but I had no issues. I apply two pumps (that is also suggested) and my skin did drink it in. My skin also felt  smooth and ready for makeup application. After using this daily for a week I did notice my skin was brighter and very smooth and soft. I can expect more results as the day goes by. Some more backround information is about ApotheCARE Essential is that this Firming Day Lotion is made with   "Blackberry Leaf, included at active levels, stimulates skin's moisture barrier renewal and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles." It is also  formulate free of "Parabens,  artificial dyes, petrolatum and  propylene glycol. As  well as being  formulated without phthalates. I love this brand the skincare is very gentle and effective. I am giving this a 5 $$$$$ and EXTRA LOVE FROM ANNA!

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PUR Get A Lift Firming Facial Cream

#BeautyBagDolls I am so happy today to be brining you a review of another favorite of mine for PUR. The brand has really begun to dominate my skincare routine from their amazing masks to their moisturizers and now the moisture I love its the PUR Get A Lift Firming Facial Cream. I am in love with their 4-in1 Cloud Cream so I didn't think it could get better but now I get to incorporate into my skincare routine their Get A Lift Firming Facial Cream and the results are amazing! Read on to learn more.

The PUR Get A Lift Firming Facial Cream is amazing and you need this in your beauty skincare routine. (photo of cream is top right) Check out my reviews of the blush and bronzer here.

According to PUR Get A Lift "targets the look of lines, wrinkles and sagging skin with a triple-action, nature-based formula that firms, smoothes and tightens. In a six-week clinical study, 99 percent of users reported firmer results!" I used this for a week and saw results in my face. It looked lifted and I applied this from my bust line up to keep everything uplifted and tight. I also love that the lines and wrinkles were diminished. The cream is also a good consistincy not too thick or thin, which makes someone like me with combination skin happy because this absorbs very quickly and I love using this at night because in the morning I wake to younger skin. The PUR Get A Lift Firming Facial Cream is a beauty bag must have that gets a 5 $$$$$ and EXTRA LOVE FROM ANNA!

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FYI: I reviewed other product from PUR please search PUR in the search bar to learn more about the brand