Hey Beauties,

So I don't know about you guys but I always get little samples from when I buy stuff at Sephora most of the time they aren't the greatest stuff. A few weeks ago I got a small sample kit from Clinique to try the 3-step Skin Care products. I've always wanted to try them after hearing soo many good reviews and watching a lot of YouTube gurus trying the products and loved it.

What I also love about these products is that depending on what type of skin you have there's certain kits just for that type. My skin type is type 3 "Combination skin". To find out what your skin type is at Clinique's website

After I tried the samples I absolutely loved it and had to buy the full size kit. I've been trying them for about 2 weeks and I've seen some difference in my skin.

If you buy it at a Sephora they have many kits for different skin types for example: acne prone, redness or even combination skin like I have. They also sell sample kits as well so you can try and test them out before buying the full sizes. Or if you get lucky like me and get them as a sample after purchasing something.

What the kit includes:

• Liquif Facial Soap 6.76 oz (C$17)
• Clarifying Lotion Type 3 6.76 oz (C$17)
• Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel 1.69 oz (C$20)

Findings while using it:

I found you just need a dot of the facial soap not much a little goes a long way.

I found because I have some redness near my nose area after using the clarifying lotion the redness showed more I don't know if that's normal. I didn't find any burning sensation so that was good but after a few seconds the redness goes down. It has a alcoholic smell its kind of strong so I try not to put it close to my eye area. I usually just concentrate on my T-zone that's the most important  for me.

The moisturizing gel is great as well just like the facial soap a little goes a long way. I dot a bit all over my face and then rub it in.

Results after using it:

I find in the morning my face feels super soft and hydrated. I fine I don't even need to put on primer before applying my foundation which is rare for me because if I don't apply primer the foundation doesn't apply well.

I hope this helped some of you that are in the market for skin care products.

To read more on these products visit Clinique website

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August 2013

"Glamour Academy"

This month I found the products were good but they could of been better. Every few months they have about 10 different products and then 5 items are chosen depending on the quiz you did when you signed up. You can re-take the quiz to change the items you get every month. For example if you don’t like the nail brand they give don’t add nail items to your list.

The first item which I was happy to see was a Pumpkin face mask, I think they were preparing us for the autumn season lol. It’s from Michael Todd an Organic brand visit their website to see what other products are sold.  http://www.michaeltoddtrueorganics.com/

If you don’t like Pumpkin you won’t like this product becasue it has a strong scent. I love this scent and it feels great on the skin. It has a orange color and it tingles a bit that means its working. It says because of the Glycolic Acid some people may get irritated to it if so wash it off.  I suggest you use it before you go to bed becasue after washing your face off it gives your face an orange tint. It doesn’t show but you can tell especially if your pale like me.

The next product is the NYX Blush/Bronzer Powder, I really like it gives a nice color and it feels like on the skin.

The next was a lip balm which I like its from Noya and its a Natural product which I like. It was a Cherry flavor I think it was the only flavor it came in.

The next 2 items wasn’t that thrilled the first was a Lash Booster Mascara from Pixi and the second was a Cheek Stain from City Color. If you don’t know the brand Pixi its quit pricey and I’m thrilled to get products from them but I’m tired of getting mascara samples I don’t find they work well. This one says Lash Booster I don’t really see any boost. I never heard of City Color I’m sure its a good brand but I’m not crazy about cheek stains. I don’t wear blush I usually just wear bronzer and if I do wear blush I wouldn’t wear this color. This color which is called “Pink” is too bright for me.