Fab or Flop: Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer

Hello Beautiful Ones!

Hello sunshine! Hello happiness! Hello spring vibes! It's becoming that time again to prepare our skin for spring, and oh how happy about that I am. I've been soaking up all the sun I can possibly get in the last few days. Along with boosting my mood the warmer weather also has me trying to wake up my dull winter skin with some moisture. Enter in the new Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer. But is it a fab or a flop?

The concept behind this moisturizer is that you put it on after you have showered, but before you dry off. When I first heard about this I figured that it was similar to the Nivea In-Shower Body Lotions that came out last spring, but the difference is that this one doesn't get rinsed off. You just rub it into your skin and then pat dry with a towel. According to Jergens this will help your skin absorb the moisturizer 2 times faster and therefore cut your getting ready time by half. The moisturizer comes in 3 scents: refreshing coconut oil, calming green tea oil, and nourishing monoi oil. I picked up the green tea one because that's all that was left at the drugstore. :)

So blah, blah, blah... the question is did it work? It did! I did exactly as the directions said and applied the lotion after I had turned off my tap but before I toweled off. I hope your bathroom is warm, because this does require you to stand while wet for a minute or two. It was easy to rub in, then I patted dry with my towel. My skin did feel very moisturized immediately. It does cut a little time in your routine as well because you don't have to wait for the lotion to absorb in before you get dressed. I will say that it has a pretty strong lotion scent initially, so if that bothers you this might not be the one for you.

Overall I rate the Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer as a fab! Spring ready skin here I come! Let me know if you've tried this one. And make sure you enjoy a little sun for me!

XO- Brittney

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Spring Shower Favorites

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Today was rainy and dreary, but not even the clouds can make me forget that spring is here! There are a lot of great shower products at the drugstore and I went on a bit of a spree at Target the other day (that happens every time... oops!). So let's just get into it!

eos Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream in Jasmine Lavender

And you thought eos only made lip balm?! I've used this one before but only in the pomegranate raspberry scent. Jasmine lavender was new for me and I really like it, the scent is pretty subtle but relaxing. This shave cream is the only one I will spend money on... it just works. eos boasts that it's so moisturizing that you can use it wet or dry. Naturally I had to try it dry, and it does work but your razor is going to get gunky pretty fast so I guess it depends how desperate you are (giggle). And the best part? You can get it for $3.49!

Gillette Venus Swirl Razor

I've seen this one pop up a lot recently on the blogs and I had a coupon (see all my target trips pay off!) so I thought I'd give it a shot. I'm really glad I did! This razor has a little ball that connects the head of the razor with the handle to allow the razor to move with the curves of your legs more easily. I love the movement, the moisture strip and the comfy handle. Win! I got the refillable one which is a little on the pricier side: $12.59.

Nivea In-Shower Smoothing Body Lotion

I've had this one on my shopping list for a while now, but I just finally got around to picking one up. The idea is so interesting to me: you put this lotion on while you are still in the shower! You are supposed to apply it after your regular body wash and then rinse it off. I picked up the smoothing version for dry skin but it also comes in hydrating and nourishing varieties. My conclusion? I liked it... I think. I'm going to have to use this several more times to decide for sure. I did feel like my skin was left feeling pretty moisturized, but I also felt really weird about not applying moisturizer after getting out of the shower. I guess habits are just hard to break? I don't know, but the concept and end product here are both pretty great! This is a good bargain at $5.99.

Jergens Color Primer In-Shower Scrub

If you read this blog at all then you know that I'm pretty much in love with any and all of Jergens' sunless tanning products, so I was pretty pumped to try this one. The idea behind this scrub is that it will exfoliate your skin and prepare it for your sunless tanner so that it will apply more evenly. Let's just ignore the color primer thing for a minute... this is a great scrub! It works well without being too abrasive and smells really nice. I'm not sure that this prepped my skin for my sunless tanner any more than any other scrub would've, but I still liked it.  You can snag it for $8.99.

Well there you have it... now we can all get clean and smooth for spring! Let me know if you've tried any of these.

XO- Brittney 

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Mid-May Beauty Favorites

Hello Beautiful Ones!

It's been actually forever since I've done a monthly favorites post. So I might as well just throw the universe completely out of whack with a mid-monthly favorites post. Why not right?! Most of the products in this post are all things I've had for awhile, but I've found myself reaching for them often recently. I guess you could say these have been my spring staples!

Urban Decay Naked2 Basics Palette

I've been going heavier on the eyeliner and mascara lately, so I've found myself wanting to be a little calmer in the eyeshadow department (I have to have my eyeshadow though). So enter in the Naked2 Basics. This little palette is a collection of matte shadows in various greys and browns. The shades in this one are on the cool side compared to the original Naked Basics. It makes it easy to add just a little color and definition to my eyes so that I can let the liner and mascara do their thing.

Benefit Majorette Booster Blush

I became obsessed with this cream blush last summer when it was first released and then when the weather turned colder it got shoved in a drawer and forgotten. But something about the sunshine and warmer weather has made me dig this one out of the archives. It is a bright fun coral color that I promise is not as intense as it looks in the pan. The color is actually very natural looking on my fair skin. Because it's a cream blush it blends in easily with your finger. Bonus: it has an amazing citrus scent that is a nice pick-me-up in the morning. Oh and the band majorette motif on the packaging is adorable.

Ciaté Double Lines Eyeliner

Recently Ciaté, known for their nail polish, launched a whole line of beauty products. This is the first makeup product I've tried from Ciaté, but I'm already sold. This is a duo eyeliner pencil with a kajal liner on one end and a liquid liner on the other. I love kajal liners because the soft pencil makes it so easy to line your lower lashline, but I've never been able to find one that could last the whole day without eventually making me look like a raccoon. Until now! This is great, it passes the workday test (I can put it on in the morning and it's still in-tact when I get home from work). The liquid side is nice and long lasting too. It's great having the two liners in one handy product. Overall, this is just a home run for me. 

Benefit Roller Lash Mascara

Yet another Benefit product has made this favorites list. Roller Lash was one of those beauty products that sort of blew up the blogosphere before it was even released a few months ago. I couldn't help but try it for myself, and let me tell you it's worth the hype! I'm usually hopping from one mascara to the next, but I've been using this one exclusively since I bought it. The idea is that the lifting formula combined with the unique brush design will naturally curl your lashes eliminating the need for a lash curler (yay!). And in true benefit fashion the adorable packaging is meant to look like a hair roller. I don't see myself giving up this one anytime soon. 

e.l.f. Essentials Shimmering Facial Whip in Lilac Petal

I know I've talked about this one before, but it's still just the best. I use this little guy as a highlight. I can blend it in easily to my brow bone, cheek bone, whatever. Light makeup day? Use it on your lids and lips too! And the best part? You can get it for a $1!

Jergen's Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer

Again, I talk about this one all the time. But what can I say? I'm naturally pale skinned and need all the help I can get (we're talking approaching ghost levels here). I need to be able to gradually build up my summer color without looking like an orange. This totally does the trick and is also a great moisturizer. 

There's the beauty products I've been using religiously lately. Maybe I'll start doing monthly favorites posts again. Who knows?! Let me know if you are also loving any of these.

XO- Brittney

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Summer Skin Favorites!

Hello Beautiful Ones!

It's no secret that summer is by far my favorite season (sandals and sunshine never fail to put a smile on my face)! Unfortunately though, my naturally pale skin doesn't always agree with my intense love for the heat and sun of summer. For the last several years I've been turning to Jergens for all of my bronzing/summer skin needs. So here are my current summer skin favorites from Jergens:

I've been using Jergens Natural Glow for a long time now. If you are looking for an easy, natural looking, light glow for summer you NEED to try Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer. I use the Fair to Medium formula, but if you have a naturally darker skin tone (or you just want an extra bronze boost) you can get the medium to tan formula. Over the years they have tweaked the natural glow formula to improve the scent. It has a very light smell that is pleasant and not overpowering which is refreshing for a bronzer. I start using this at the very beginning of summer, sometimes even in the spring. I apply the Natural Glow after I get out of the shower. Make sure when you are using bronzer you apply a little extra to the spots that may be a little drier like your knees and elbows so that the color applies evenly, also don't forget to wash your hands when you're done so you don't get orange hands! I've never had any problems with streaking from this product. This is a tried and true favorite that I recommend 100%.

Now on to a new favorite that I have discovered just this season: the Jergens BB Body Perfecting Skin Cream. Again, this cream comes in two different shades: All Light Skin Tones, and All Medium-Deep Skin Tones. Obviously I'm using the light one because I'm painfully pale. This cream is advertised as "a total body breakthrough that instantly hydrates and illuminates, and in 5 days evens, firms, and corrects." Now that I've built up at least somewhat of a glow from the Jergens Natural Glow I've been using this one to sort of even everything up. I tend to get terrible bruises all over my legs and I really feel like this helps to make them a little less noticeable. The texture is really creamy and lovely, the scent is light and fresh, and it's super moisturizing. This will help you even up your skin tone, but it doesn't necessarily bronze. I may have just found a new year-round favorite! 

Let me know if you've tried either of these, and I  hope you all are having a lovely and glowy summer! 

XO- Brittney

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June Favorites!

Hello Beautiful Ones!

It's that time again... a new month! But before we all fire up the grills and (safely) light off the fireworks, I'm going to share with you my favorite things for the month of June.

These products have been some of my prime summer staples this last month. I just can't get enough of the warm weather!

MAC Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo in Spiced Metal- $22
This has been my go to summer shade lately. The duo has a light champagne color and a darker rusty/bronzy (not sure if that is even a word!) brown. Both shades are shimmery and gorgeous. I've been wearing the lighter color all over my lid and then the darker shade on the outer crease for a really pretty and summery look. Here is a swatch of the color in natural light:

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream in Light/Medium- $8

I've pretty much all but ditched my foundation during these hot months, instead I've turned to this little baby. BB creams are all the rage right now (you probably already know this but BB stands for beauty balm), and you can get them from a lot of different brands. I've really been enjoying this one from Maybelline. It basically acts as a tinted moisturizer, but you could also use it as a primer for your foundation if you want a little more coverage. I just like that it is light and simple for the summer!

Hard Candy All Glossed Up Hydrating Lip Stain in Tickled Pink- $5

I've written about this one before... Basically it's just a really pretty gloss stick. I love the color and it gives a really nice shine. It's not super long lasting though, so be prepared to re-apply. I like to throw it in my purse for touch-ups during the day.

Benefit Girl Meets Pearl Liquid Pearl Luminizer for Face- $30

Disclaimer: I don't actually have the full size of this product, but I got a travel sized one in a benefit sample box I recently bought from Sephora (you can find it here) and I have been LOVING it. Basically it's a liquid highlighter that gives your skin a really pretty shimmer. I usually apply it to my brow bone just below the brow and on the top of my cheek bones. Summer must have!

Jergens BB Body Perfecting Skin Cream for all Light Skin Tones- $12

I've been using the Jergens Natural Glow bronzing lotion for years now, so I got really excited when I heard that they were coming out with this new BB body cream. Jergens says that the BB Body "hydrates and illuminates instantly and evens, firms, and corrects in 5 days." Personally I don't use this every day, more like every other day. It's definitely not a miracle cream, but so far I've been liking it. It is very moisturizing and I do feel like it evens out my skin tone. If you're really going for the bronzer look I would stick with Natural Glow, but if a moisturizer is more your goal I would definitely give this one a try! As a bonus the smell is good too, not gross like some of the bronzers can be.

Sinful Colors Professional Nail Color in Mint Apple- $2

Sinful Colors is one of my absolute favorite drugstore nail polish brands because they are really inexpensive, long-wearing, and they have a large selection of colors. I love this minty green for the summer. It's just really bright and pretty, plus mint is really in season right now! Here is a color swatch:

Floral Hair Barrette 

I love my long, thick, and curly hair, but during the summer months it can get a little hot and heavy. This little hair clip has really come in handy, and I just love the cute floral print!

Owl Ring

I bought this little ring at the start of the summer, and I've been wearing it so much. I just love how it's cute and a little bit quirky. It's big but not too bulky, perfect to wear on my index finger.

These are just a few of my favorite things this month. Let me know what you were loving in June!

XO- Brittney

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