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LaFlore Skincare | The Power of Probiotics

September 22, 2017 in Skincare

This post contains sponsored content by the PRIMP Network. All opinions are my own.

Do you ever feel like your skin maybe isn't fuctioning at its best? Maybe it's a little dull and lackluster, irritated, or just tired-looking. Making the switch to probiotic skincare could be the fix for you. LaFlore Skincare has just brought out a brand new 3-step skincare system that will help "train" the skin to take care of itself, leaving a glowing, bright complexion. The probiotics work to enhance the "good flora," or microbes that live on the skin, which strengthens their defenses so they're able to heal and and protect the skin. They really work to target skin dysfunction at its core. The best part is that once the good flora are restored, the skin can be permanently healthy. LaFlore Skincare uses only active biomolecules at clinical strengths as well as natural plant-based ingredients - it's all about balance. They use a variety of different probiotics to target different skin concerns and provide the skin with the nourishment it needs all day long. The line currently consists of three products: the Probiotic Cleanser, Serum Concentrate, and the Probiotic Daily Defense Moisturizer.

LaFlore Probiotic Cleanser | This cleanser has a creamy consistency that works to gently exfoliate the skin as it cleanses. It contains Pineapple Extract to exfoliate, antimicrobial essential oils, Perilla Seed Oil for redness relief and for calming inflammation, and LaFlore's Probiotic Cocktail A for cell renewal and hydration. This cleanser left my skin feeling smooth and cleansed, but not stripped or tight. It feels slightly cooling on the skin, and I did notice a reduction in the redness in my skin quite quickly. This is meant to be used at night, applied to dry skin and rinsed off. It can also be applied to clean, dry skin and left on as a mask for about one minute. 

LaFlore Serum Concentrate | This is my favorite product from the line. It's a lightweight serum that packs a serious punch in terms of hydration and nourishment. It contains a lot of skin-loving ingredients like Aloe, Hemp Seed Oil, Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil, St. John's Oil, Avocado, Jojoba, Squalane, Beta Carotene and LaFlore's Probiotic Cocktail C. This really helped to soothe my skin and relieve redness, as well as keeping it nourished all night. It instantly gave a dewy glow to my skin and helped to brighten my skin over time.

LaFlore Probiotic Daily Defense Moisturizer | This moisturizer is more lightweight than what I'm used to, so I was really surprised just how moisturizing it was. It plumped up my skin and left it so smooth and even. It works to strengthen the skin's defenses against pollution and other common stressors, leading to healthier skin over time. It contains Aloe, Pomegranate Seed Oil, Bisabolol Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, and another Probiotic Cocktail (B). This keeps my skin nourished all day and creates a beautifully smooth canvas. It also subtly enhances the skin's glow with pearls.

One thing I love about the products is that the main ingredient in each of them is aloe, not water. This makes them so soothing and healing on the skin. The line is free from petrolatum, silicones, dimethicones, soy, gluten, mineral oil, parabens, and sulfates. They are plant-based, organic, and cruelty-free. After using the three products together for about a month, I've already seen great improvement in how my skin functions. It gets over breakouts more quickly, I haven't had much redness, and it doesn't dry out throughout the day. My skin's texture has also improved - the smoothness of my skin is one of the biggest changes I've seen.

You can get 20% off your purchase at laflore.com with the code PRIMP20.

Are you interested in this new line? Have you ever tried probiotic skincare before?


Hourglass Ambient Metallic Strobe Lighting Palette

September 21, 2017 in Makeup

T-B | Absolute Strobe Light, Pure Strobe Light, Lucent Strobe Light

Hourglass always manages to draw me in with their holiday releases - I'm so surprised I managed to resist ordering their Ambient Lighting palette in the marble packaging last year, and this year, I was so close to getting the new rose gold one. But when the new Ambient Metallic Strobe Lighting Palette was released, I knew that was the one for me. I have a few blushes, a bronzer, and one of the original powders, so I don't really need the whole edit. But a palette of three beautiful highlighters in a brand new formula? Color me intrigued.

The Hourglass Ambient Metallic Strobe Lighting Palette builds on their popular Ambient Strobe Lighting Powders and contains three unique shades in a new, more intense formula. The three new shades are Absolute Strobe Light, a rosy champagne, Pure Strobe Light, a white gold, and Lucent Strobe Light, a copper-y bronze shade.

The new Metallic Strobe formula gives a more brilliant finish than the original Strobe powders on the skin. The powders themselves feel like literal velvet - so smooth and soft. They kick up a little bit of powder when you swirl a brush in them, but it's nothing major. They smooth over the skin beautifully and give a dewy-looking sheen. They really do mimic the look of a cream. For this reason, they've been amazing for layering over cream products to ensure a longer-lasting highlight. They can be applied with a light hand for a sheer, more subtle finish, or they can be built up to an intense metallic sheen. Although intense, they do not appear glittery or powdery on the skin. I don't have too much texture on my cheeks, but I haven't noticed these emphasizing pores or texture.

My favorite way to wear all three shades is by mixing Absolute and Pure for a more neutral champagne sheen on my cheekbones and on the inner corners of my eyes, and then I've been using Lucent as an eyeshadow - all three shades are truly stunning. I really hope they release this formula in singles, as it's quickly become a favorite, along with the Ambient Lighting Blushes.  If you're a highlighter fiend like me, I'd definitely recommend picking this up before it's gone!

Have you tried any of this year's holiday releases from Hourglass?


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Glossier Body Hero | Review + Discount

September 20, 2017 in Skincare

Whenever Glossier comes out with a new product, you know I have to review it. Just last week, Glossier launched Body Hero, a duo of two bodycare products - think of it like the Phase 3 set. The new products are the Daily Oil Wash, an oil-based body wash, and the Daily Perfecting Cream, a rich and luxurious body cream. The products are fantastic, of course, but I also am so in love with the Body Hero campaign. It's so refreshing to see such a diverse group of women featured, and the message is empowering. You are a Body Hero, and you're beautiful the way you are. 

Onto the products, after using them just once, I immediately ordered backups. The Daily Oil Wash reminds me a bit of the L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil - it's a thick, "cushion-y" oil that gently froths up when it comes in contact with water. It spreads easily over the body, so I find I need about the same amount as any other body wash - a pump for both arms, a pump for my torso, one for my legs, and one for my back. It rinses away completely without leaving a film on the skin, but it does leave a lovely, moisturized feeling. A lot of body washes I've tried really strip my skin (which then leads to breakouts on my back), but I've noticed since this one is nice and moisturizing, I haven't been breaking out as much.

The Daily Perfecting Cream is probably my favorite product of the two. It has a rich, buttery texture, quite like the Priming Moisturizer Rich, but it sinks into the skin amazingly fast. I normally skip out on moisturizing my body aside from my legs because I just can't stand the sticky feeling, but I've actually been using this all over. In the winter I might have to pair it with a body oil on my legs (because they're just next-level dry), but for the rest of my body, it gives the perfect amount of hydration. It also contains a teeny tiny bit of shimmer to give the skin a beautiful dewy look - so now you can have that Glossier Glow all over your body.

Let's talk about the scent: amazing. It's a subtle orange blossom and neroli scent - I'm terrible at describing scents, but it's gentle, earthy, and fresh all at once. It reminds me of a scent that might be used in baby products. The scent is stronger in the Daily Oil Wash than it is in the Daily Perfecting Cream, and I feel like I notice a slight increase in sweetness in the scent of the cream. The scent stays close to the skin and dissipates over the course of the day - I can really only smell it if I press my nose to my skin for the first few hours.

You can get the Daily Oil Wash and Daily Perfecting Cream separately or as a Duo - you save $5 with the duo, and you'll get free shipping too. You can shop through my rep link at glossier.com/reps/kelsey for 10% off your first order - orders through my link make it possible for me to be sent the new products early, so I'm always so grateful for your support. I also make a small commission on orders through my link, so if that makes you uncomfortable, feel free to just shop through Glossier's website.

Products mentioned have been sent to me for consideration, but all opinions are my own. Please see my disclaimer for more information. This post contains affiliate links.


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