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Hand Cream Favorites

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Hello there! Happy Winter! It’s that time of the year again where our hands tend to suffer from dryness and sensitivities. Such dryness can be caused by this weather and our constant use of hand sanitizers, which can strip our skin’s natural oil. It’s unavoidable because we have to protect ourselves from the vid, yet it’s also crucial to protect our hands. After all, our hands are so important.

 

When it comes to hand creams, I’ve been loving a few lately and will be talking about them in this post. I usually do not limit myself to what is considered a hand cream. I also look at hand and body balms that are thick and rich enough, and with a fantastic scent, suitable as a hand cream.

 

glossier hand cream review

 

Glossier โ€“ has a very faint floral scent. The texture is creamy and lightweight, which sinks into the skin quickly. Most of all, the packaging is so cute.

 

Diptyque Eau Rose โ€“ so luxurious and cozy, like the scent of Baies and Rose candles combined. The captivating scent lingers for hours, and this works well for Winter-dry hands.

 

diptyque eau rose hand cream

 

Chanel Le Lift La Crรจme Main โ€“ another fabulous and fancy egg-packaging of a hand cream from Chanel. The scent is a typical Chanel floral type, which may be a hit or miss for some. I like it, and it works in restoring moisture on my hands. But it’s the kind of hand cream that you would feel like using only on glamorous occasions due to its ultra-cool packaging and eyebrow-raising price tag.

 

Aesop Rind Concentrate Body Balm โ€“ this isn’t actually a hand cream, but I keep gravitating to this because this is just SO good in terms of scent (strong lemon rind) and texture (rich and creamy). Every time I use this, I feel like I’m being transported somewhere lovely and sunny :-). D’ya feel me?

 

chanel le lift la creme main hand cream

 

Eucerin Advanced Repair โ€“ is a good drugstore hand cream with no scent, yet the texture is really rich and can definitely moisturize the hands at a much lower price; the formula is suitable for sensitive skin.

 

Cucina Nourishing Hand Butter โ€“ my favorite discovery from Amazon, this hand cream is so thick that it’s perfect for those who suffer from extremely dry hands. Also, the price of this isn’t bad at all.

 

byredo bal d'afrique hand cream review

 

Byredo Bal d’Afrique – what can I say? This is my new favorite hand cream and might have been my most favorite of all if it wasn’t for the price tag and the size of the tube. The Bal d’Afrique scent is utterly elegant and luxurious to the point of being irresistible. The hand cream is no different and with a very rich creamy texture that quickly melts into the skin. The packaging may be inconvenient because you have to screw and unscrew the cap, but it’s worth it though. I just wish that it came with a larger tube.

 

best hand cream list

 

And there goes my favorite hand creams. I love them all, and they help prevent my hands from losing moisture in this cold and dreary Winter.

 

What are the hand creams you’re loving lately?

 

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New Glossier Haul

Glossier Skincare favorites

 

Happy New Year friends! What a terrible previous year we had. Iโ€™m hoping and wishing for better days ahead as we start this promising new year. Speaking of new year, here are my new Glossier skincare haul.

 

Balm Dotcom โ€“ This might be my most favorite product from Glossier ever, and that is because Iโ€™m able to use the balm for different purposes. Be it as a lip balm, a sheer lip color, or as a skin salve. Each of the balm has different scents/flavors and each are so fun to use. Youโ€™ll never get bored using them.

 

Glossier Balm Dotcom Mango

 

Berry โ€“ Sheer berry tint. The strong berry scent of this is yummy and irresistible.

 

Wild Fig โ€“ Deep coral tint. This is the latest addition in Glossierโ€™s Balm Dotcoms and itโ€™s really good. Much like the Berry one, this is also irresistibly sweet in scent.

 

MangoSheer rose tint. A repeat purchase for me. The fresh sweet mango scent of this awakens you right after twisting the cap and itโ€™s so good. Words cannot describe how amazing this is.

 

Glossier Balm Dotcom Wild Fig review

 

Exfoliating Skin Perfector โ€“ Exfoliating toners are trending in the skincare world nowadays and thereโ€™s a reason why โ€“ they really help to reduce blackheads and they give you a nice glow. I have my favorites in exfoliating toners for sure and will be talking about them here in the blog soon. One of my faves is actually this Glossier Skin Perfector, which is not only convenient to use, it also works well at purifying the pores and getting rid of dead skin cells. This product has powerful Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA), and Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA), as well as Salicylic Acid. I really love this a lot and I can use this everyday (once a day) without any issues.

 

Glossier Exfoliating Skin Perfector review

 

Zit Stick โ€“ At first glance, this blemish eraser stick spells convenience to me. However, it may not be as practical to use as you may think. Yes, itโ€™s a twist-to-release type of product, pretty much like using a pen applicator, yet itโ€™s not really as easy as it looks. For a while, I thought I got a broken product or the packaging just simply doesnโ€™t work. But as it turns out, itโ€™s going to take some serious twisting and churning at the other end of the packaging, in order to see some products coming out. For me, it works as it is expected because it has 5% Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid to combat any raging pimples.

 

Glossier Zit Stick review

 

Bottom line, I love Glossier skincare products and I love that they try to be on trend and innovative with their stuff. I definitely recommend that you try the products above if you havenโ€™t already. I will be removing more Glossier products soon.

 

Happy New Year! Wishing for the best this 2021!

 

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FabFitFun Autumn + Winter 2020 Hits & Misses

fabfitfun fall 2020

 

Hello! Hereโ€™s a long overdue post that I was going to share a couple of months ago, but for some reason, I forgot to talk about these interesting boxes from FabFitFun. My Autumn box had been sitting for a while, and my Winter box arrived late. Still, Iโ€™m very excited to show you what I got from the previous seasonโ€™s box and this current seasonโ€™s goodies.

 

The Beauty Crop Glow Milk in Blind Date

 

Autumn 2020 Box โ€“ This box is really pretty, complete with maple leaf design and I like some of the contents.

 

Foxybae curling wand review

 

Hit:

  • Foxybae Curling Wand โ€“ I like this classic curling wand. The color of the barrel is cute and it heats up quite well. However, you may need to wear gloves or be very careful in using this, so as to avoid burns.
  • Volition Beauty Celery Green Cream โ€“ This clean gel-like lightweight facial moisturizer is a perfect daily cream for those with oily skin. I like the fresh green scent a lot.
  • Masontops Glass Water Bottle with Neoprene in Turquoise โ€“ Iโ€™m all for glass water bottles like this one. Itโ€™s so easy to clean and itโ€™s large enough to store water for working out.
  • The Beauty Crop Glow Milk in Blind Date โ€“ I didnโ€™t expect much from this highlighter. I thought the color would be a lot darker on me, but I was surprised at how creamy and how good the product felt on my skin. This highlighter blends well and doesnโ€™t change the complexion. The glow is subtle yet very natural and very pretty.

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Masontops Glass Water Bottle with Neoprene in Turquoise

 

Miss:

 

Stone Candles Room Spray in Santal

 

  • Stone Candles Room Spray in Santal Noir โ€“ Iโ€™m not quite satisfied with this room spray. Itโ€™s supposed to be a santal scent, but it doesnโ€™t register much. Sleek packaging though.
  • NCLA So Rich Cuticle Oil โ€“ I like the spice and pine scent, but it feels like any other cuticle oils out there.
  • Voesh New York Pedicure in a Box Duo โ€“ If you have time for a complete foot spa, then youโ€™re going to love this step-by-step foot scrub, soak, mask, and foot moisturizer. The box can provide two sessions of relaxing foot spa experience. However, the 4-step process seems a little tedious for me.
  • Jenny Bird Leana Pendant โ€“ nice design but the quality doesnโ€™t look good once you look closely.

 

Volition Beauty Celery Green Cream review

 

 

Winter 2020 โ€“ This box took a long time to ship and also took forever to arrive. I was really surprised at how the box looks. Itโ€™s nothing like the other FFF boxes Iโ€™ve received before. This Winterโ€™s box looks so different and ordinary. Also, the products are not as interesting as in the previous boxes.

 

Voir Haircare Rhythm of the Rain Hair Masque & Scalp Detox

 

Hit:

Dr. Brandt POREDERMABRASION

 

Summer & Rose Cozy Robe

 

  • Summer & Rose Cozy Robe โ€“ This robe is probably my most favorite item from this box. The fabric feels very cozy, very soft, and very warm, and has a hoodie attached. Iโ€™ve been using this robe a lot lately as I do my daily reads.
  • Lily Pulitzer Ceramic Mugs โ€“ This set of two very cute coastal mugs are my faves from this box as well. I love how colorful the design is, and I look forward to my morning hot chocolates because of these mugs.
  • Brandt POREDERMABRASION โ€“ This product allows you to do light microexfoliation on a daily basis. Itโ€™s not harsh on the skin and it takes off dead skin cells gently.
  • Beautaniq Guardian Angel Revitalising Eye Gels โ€“ These cute gel masks are perfect for overnight undereye hydration. I havenโ€™t seen any results from these, but at least my undereyes donโ€™t look like the Sahara desert, lol.
  • Voir Haircare Rhythm of the Rain Hair Masque & Scalp Detox โ€“ A watermelon-scented balmy hair mask that is perfect for those with Winter-dry strands. I love this a lot and I will use this regularly.

 

Lily Pulitzer Ceramic Mugs

 

Miss:

 

Beautaniq Guardian Angel Revitalising Eye Gels review

 

  • B-Low The Belt Croc Card Case โ€“ I donโ€™t like this at all. The quality doesnโ€™t look good. There are better card cases out there.
  • Kind Thins Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt Bar โ€“ This tastes ok. I donโ€™t know why this was in my box though, I could have just purchased this at my local grocery store.
  • Daily Concept Daily Facial Dry Brush โ€“ I donโ€™t think Iโ€™ll be brushing my face with this, but Iโ€™ve been using this for my nails, and my nails look well-buffed.
  • Aesthetica Liquid Eyeliner โ€“ Such a stiff and easy to erase eyeliner.

 

Aesthetica Liquid Eyeliner review

 

Those are goodies I got from last season and this seasonโ€™s FabFitFun box. Overall, I have mixed feelings about them. I like some of the stuff, but Iโ€™m not quite crazy about the rest. Iโ€™m beginning to wonder if itโ€™s worth continuing my subscription to this box or not. Perhaps I will, or perhaps I will not. Weโ€™ll see.

 

Have you received your FFF box already? How did you feel about the products? PM me.

 

 

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