Cover FX Even Has Skin Care Covered!

Evening All!

Today I have to share with you one of my favourite products of last year. It surprised me because I didn't think I would get much use out of this little gem as I have other eyeshadow primers (Too Faced, NYX, MAC) that I already swear by, but this particular primer isn't meant to extend shadow wear. 

This is Cover FX EyePrep FX, an anti-aging smoothing primer for the eyes. I was lucky enough to win a Cover FX gift package last year that included this and I actually initially gave it to my mom but then took it back when I found out she never used it!

This isn't like any other eye primer you may have encountered. Let's see why:

First, I was super happy to see that it was an airless pump instead of just a squeeze tube. I love airless pumps, I believe they are the best form of packaging to keep products stable and bacteria free. This dispenses the perfect amount of primer with one pump (I actually only use half a pump because I have a small eye area and it's more than enough for both eyes). 

Now, having used two of Cover FX's primers in the past, both the Clear Prep and Skin Prep, I expected a clear, silicon-y gel consistency but boy was I wrong!

This is actually a super dense and ultra hydrating cream consistency! It is actually completely silicone free and has great ingredients like glycerine, squalene and sesame proteins for moisture. This eye primer/cream works on dark circles, puffiness and fine lines while increasing hydration. It does this using ingredients such as Haloxyl which according to Cover FX, "works to loosen blood fragments underneath the skin around they eye" which is exactly what dark circles are and Eyeliss which helps to treat puffy bags under the eyes. It is meant to smooth the eye area for application of concealer so your fine lines and puffiness are less noticable.

Even though the package may state this is an eye primer, I find myself using this both day and night. It is literally the only product with enough hydration to calm my eczema and keep it from flaking and peeling. When I use this consistently my eczema actually doesn't even return!

Overall, I don't think I'll be without this product again. I'm addicted to the hydration it provides and I love that it has anti-aging benefits as well. If you're someone who has fine lines, dark circles or puffiness and are looking for a great eye cream - this is it. If you're someone who is looking for extra hydration and smoothing to give prolonged concealer & foundation wear around your eyes - this is also it.

Summary


Cover FX Eye Prep FX
$43.00 CAD
Available at: Cover FX & Shoppers Drug Mart & Sephora

Note: If you're going to purchase this I highly recommend getting the Under Eye Treat & Conceal Kit. It includes the primer, concealer and Clean FX Cleansing Mousse for only $23.00 CAD more.

[REVIEW] Consonant Ultra Firming Organic Eye Cream

Hey everyone,

Today I'm doing a review of Consonant's Ultra Firming Organic Eye Cream.  

I'm so excited to share this review with you, almost as excited as I was to receive this amazing product! As you may know, one of my New Years Resolutions is to go more natural (and organic) with my skin care routine - so this product is a "natural" fit. (Ha, that was a terrible pun but I had to!)

Consonant Ultra Firming Organic Eye Cream is an amazing mixture of butters, oils and organic extracts formulated to firm, moisturize and reduce fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles. Now, being 23 I don't have a lot of need for a "firming" eye cream but I do believe in good preventative skin care and am always looking for an amazing eye moisturizer - as I have extremely dry skin around my eyes. This eye cream includes some amazing moisturizers like shea butter, vitamin E and many, MANY different oils.

REVIEW 

This eye cream works amazingly for me! It gives me fantastic moisture around my eyes that doesn't dissipate during the day (even hours later I can feel the hydration around my eyes!). My eyes also look brighter, more rested and my dark circles are less noticeable. 

This cream also has some other things going for it. First, it comes in an airless pump - in my opinion the BEST kind of packaging to keep ingredients stable and dispense the right amount every time. It is also an all natural and organic way to look after your delicate eye area and can be used all the way up to the lash line because it is so gentle. The smell is also great - the only way I can describe it is "real".  It smells like natural ingredients that haven't been tampered with or masked by any synthetic fragrance. 

This cream is ultra rich but sinks into the skin in seconds, resulting in a great base for eye make-up or eye primers. 

I have to say, it's no wonder this cream won Chatelaine's Canadian Star Product award last year. It's an outstanding eye cream, all natural and organic and delivers results. What more could you ask for? 

Summary

Consonant Ultra Firming Organic Eye Cream

$36.00 CAD

Available at: Consonant & The Shopping Channel

Shiseido Prize from Beautystat.com!

Hey ladies! This has been on my "blog to-do list" for a while now and I'm finally getting to it! Back in early December I won a giveaway from BeautyStat.com and Japanese Beauty Brands! I received my package in early January (I was away for a lot of December so I'm not actually sure when it arrived haha) and was SO excited to try it out!

I have had really good experiences with the Shiseido products that I've tried (although it is very few - Shiseido is a pricy brand!) I am a big fan of their Pureness line for oily/blemish prone skin - their makeup removing wipes are FANTASTIC and come in a great container! For this reason I was really excited to be able to try something new from their line!

What I Received

- Shiseido Bio-Performance Super Refining Essence

- Shiseido Benefiance Instant Treatment Eye Masks x2

- Shiseido Nourishing Mascara Base (Mini) (Not Pictured)

- Shiseido Instant Eye & Lip Makeup Remover (Mini) (Not Pictured)

- Faux Patent, Red, folding Shiseido Makeup Bag (Not Pictured)

Boy, did I feel spoiled when I got this! The Refining Essence alone sells for $88 CAD! Not only did I get luxurious products, but they are working absolutely great on my skin! I sort of expected to get something for wrinkles or something super moisturizing that wouldn't work well with my skin. I was SO beyond happy to find an exfoliating treatment that also lightly hydrates and in no way makes me breakout! 

I have been using the Refining Essence since I received this gift (about 3 weeks) and couldn't go a day without it! It makes your skin look radiant and glowing as well as hydrated without any breakouts. The best part about this serum is I saw a difference almost immediately in my skin (within the first two days!)

The texture is super soft and contains some silicones to give it a smooth feel! It absorbs quickly and thoroughly (like a serum) and is perfect for oily/congested skins like mine! I'm in love with this but am dreading the day that I have to buy a new one for $88 CAD!! But believe me, I will need to buy another one when I run out! 

PS - I have yet to try the other products - reviews to come! :)

Make sure to check out BeautyStat.com & Japanese Beauty Brands for reviews, blog posts, contests and prices! 

Disclaimer: I won these products through a random draw giveaway. I was not asked to review them or to promote their sites in my review but I think you should check out both because I personally love them! None of the sites are affiliate links - they are only there for more information or if you want to check them out :)

100% Pure Organic Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream

Happy Sunday Ladies! I hope everyone is having a great day, man how the weekend flies! I have a little post for you on something I am extremely excited about! So if you have puffy, tired, dehydrated skin around your eyes, you will want to read this! (By the way I got this from The Shopping Channel my Canadian ladies!)

This is 100% Pure's Organic Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye cream. First, I am going to say that I'm extremely impressed with the formulation of this product. A lot of the time, the words "organic", "natural" and things of that nature don't really mean what we may assume. In this case, 100% Pure, is 100% telling the truth! I really want to show you guys a list of the actual ingredients in this eye cream: (from their website)

"Ingredients:Organic Green Tea1, Organic Calendula Hydrosol1, Organic Rosehip Oil1, Organic Green Coffee2 Vitamin E (a-tocopherol), Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate), Extracts of Coffee Cherry, Organic Rosemary3, Organic Oregano3, Organic Thyme3, Organic Grapefruit Seed3 and Organic Goldenseal4, Organic Vanilla Absolute3, Candelilla Wax"

To my surprise, I can actually pronounce and understand what all of the ingredients in this product are! I have found that with many of my products that are "all natural" the list of ingredients is so beyond me that I find it hard to believe. A lot of the times as well, even though they are "all natural" they include large amounts of preservatives which kind of defeat the idea of a "natural" product to me. That being said, I am very happy with the ingredient list in this product!

I'm even more happy with the amazing, and I mean amazing, results that this has given me! My eye area isn't a major concern but I do regularly wake up with puffy, swollen eyes and usually have a great deal of dehydration around my eye area. This has tackled both of my concerns!

Before

After - 5 minutes

This may just be me, but I see a really big difference in my eyes! I feel like I look much more awake, hydrated and way less puffy! I took these photos only 5 minutes apart with the first with no eye cream and the second with a small amount (smaller than pea-sized) applied to both eyes above, and below. These photos are also in the same lighting and same position. I hope it isn't just myself that sees a difference, but even if it is, I LOVE IT! haha I swear I can actually feel this working right after I apply it. It feels like a tightening, soothing sensation that isn't at all irritating or uncomfortable. I really like that this provides the cooling and tightening of a gel with the hydration of a cream, all in a 100% natural base!

I'm not even going to do a full list of Pro's and Con's, I think you know my take! Its 100% natural, effective and by the way, smells amazing! It smells like fresh brewed coffee mixed with vanilla, love it! The only downfalls to this product is the price (a little expensive but nothing crazy at $19 USD for 1 oz, mine is 0.25 oz), the availability of the product, I don't have any stores near me that carries it so I also have to pay shipping, and maybe for some the strong scent of coffee. (I love it but if you don't like a strong scent or don't like the smell of coffee, you won't like this product for that reason) having said that you don't really smell it around your eyes! 

Overall, I will repurchase this, I WILL! It is the most effective eye treatment I have ever used and the bonus of it being 100% natural is extremely exciting to me! I want to try all of 100% Pure's products now, if this one is that effective they must all be! They also carry a line of "fruit pigmented" cosmetics that you have to check out! (They are on my Christmas Wish List) 

http://www.100percentpure.com 

NOTE: they have a Canadian version of the site as well as an American version, make sure you pick your country at the bottom right! AND for my Canadian friends, be sure to check out 100% Pure on The Shopping Channel for great deals and less expensive shipping!