Showing posts with label Dark Spot Corrector. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dark Spot Corrector. Show all posts

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Review: Trilogy Certifed Organic Rosehip Oil

About 2 weeks ago I contacted Beautorium.com to see if they would let me try out the #1 selling item: Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil. One of the owners of the site (Hi Barry!) was super kind to let me have the product so I could tell you guys about it! Now that I have had a good amount of time to try it out I feel comfortable giving my review for you all

PROS
  • Doesn't leave skin feeling greasy if you use the recommended amount for application, which is only 2-3 tiny drops! This bottle will last forever!
  • Certified Organic, which is AWESOME because I know there are a lot of people out there that find this quality very, very important! It also isn't tested on animals! Another thing I know is very important to a lot of people. (FUN FACT: Everything, that's right, EVERYTHING on the Beautorium website is not tested on animals, and is cruelty-free!)
  • Excellent moisture without weighing down, or competing with other products in your routine. I also use a rx retinol, eye cream, and a moisturizer with SPF and have never had a problem with this oil competing.
  • Claims to help with fine lines and skin discoloration!
CONS
  • I think one could easily end up with a greasy result if you are over eager and use more than the recommended 2-3 drops. Also, if you have oily skin naturally you make want to stick to 2 drops because 3 may be too much. I have combination skin that tends to stick to dry-normal, but I could see oil being a problem if you are naturally more oily than I.
  • I haven't seen fine line or acne spot improvement yet, but I've only used this product for about 2 weeks. I am sure, given that this product is hugely popular in other countries, that people see results but it's definitely one of those products you have to be patient with.
VERDICT
  • I recommend this! I really like this product, and even if you are on the fence about purchasing it the fact that the bottle is probably last 6 months to a year based on the rate that I've used it so far, it is totally worth trying out!
  • REMEMBER! The code "GIRLGOTGLITTER" (not case sensitive) will get you 15% off until Novemeber 5th! Why hesitate when you can apply that 15% off on to the 20ml size that is already only $24 at full price.
  • Here are images and direct links to the product on the Beautorium website!
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**This product was received for free, but was done so by my own request, additionally some affiliate links may be used**

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Garnier Skin Renew Clinical Dark Spot Corrector



WHY: I bought this when it first came out, probably for the same reasons everyone else did, the hope that there was a cheaper drugstore dark spot corrector that actually works! I bought it at the right time because I remember I used a multitude of coupons in one shopping trip just to justify this $17 purchase (had enough coupons to save $17 and make it free, haha).

PROS: I love the smell, as I do all Garnier products, but also because the version of the scent in this product is especially nice. I can't quite name how it is different, but it is, and I love it. Applies nice at first. I think maybe it does help dark spots a little. I also love that it is a metal tube and not a plastic one because you can really tell how you are progressing through the product and it helps you get every little bit out.

CONS: It rolls and peels if you use it before foundation. This is what caused me to stop using the product for a good chunk of time except for days where I knew I wouldn't want to wear make up. This may have caused me to see the minimal results that I got, but hey, I will live with dark spots if I don't have to deal with the rolly peely mess this made! Also, even though I loved that the tube was metal, I think this also had cons because the coloring and lettering seemed to be quite prone to rubbing/discoloration/scraping off. The outer packaging definitely makes it look more like a $17 product than the actual tube which seems more $9.99 or something, haha. Also, because of its ingredients, the excess product oxidizes on the nozzle and turns a crazy and kinda gross orange brown color. It doesn't ever do this on the skin, but it is kinda off-putting when you see it after a few weeks of use haha.

CONCLUSION: I wouldn't buy it again because it is pricey for something that I couldn't stick to enough to even decide if it gave results.

Has anyone else tried this? Did you stick to it enough to see results? Comment below! :)