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Nourish Organic Skincare Review

March 23, 2017

Nourish Organic Skincare ReviewHello, loves!
You may or may not have already heard of the skincare brand Nourish Organic, but I’m here to tell you all about them! Well, as much as I know from using the products on and off for the past year or so. I’ve previously featured their eye cream in my “Top Natural Skincare Picks” post, which I used until I literally could not squeeze another drop out of it. I initially found the brand at the Natural Products West Expo, a major event where pretty much everyone in the natural products realm shows off their newest goods.
I first fell in love with their packaging; a mix of clean, feminine and old-school apothecary. I adore the botanical-like drawings of things like avocado and watercress, highlighting the star ingredients in each product. As I said, my first introduction to the brand was through the eye cream (called the Renewing + Cooling Eye Treatment), which has since been upgraded! My apologies for not taking a picture of this, but the new version has a smooth metal tip, to cool and help reduce puffiness when you apply it. You still have to use your fingers to tap it in, but the coolness of the metal definitely helps me perk up in the morning! The formula has nothing major to help ward off wrinkles, alleviate dark circles, etc., but it provides just the right amount of moisture around the delicate eye area. I alternate it with a more mission-based cream that I use at night. I recommend this cream for anyone who has dry, tired eyes.
Next up, is the Restorative Night Cream! Again, this is not a problem-solving cream, other than for providing a lovely layer of moisture on the skin, after cleansing and before bed. It makes my skin SO soft, and I really like that it doesn’t feel super heavy. Some night creams I’ve used feel like a mask, and make me feel quite uncomfortable when I’m trying to get to sleep! This has a nice slightly herbal scent that’s not overpowering, but is actually fragrance-free. At first, I was a little put off by the small size, but then I realized it was only $25, and I’ve paid double that for a product double the size, so it’s quite on par with what I’m used to.
Lastly, is the Moisturizing Cream Face Cleanser. This is a product I absolutely turn to when I can tell that my makeup remover wipe did not do a thorough enough job. It’s a very modest product, but it feels luxurious to use at the same time. It gets my face really clean, but not that tight, obnoxious kind of clean. A comfortable, fresh clean. I think this one also smells really good!
Overall, I would definitely purchase all three of these products again and am excited to try more from this brand. The prices can not be beat, and are on par with the “fancier” drugstore brands. Considering the quality of the ingredients, the fact that the products are organic, good for sensitive skin, and really cute, I don’t see how you can go wrong with this brand!
Side note, this post was not sponsored, I just wanted to share some things are really working for me right now. I hope you enjoyed!

Nourish Organic Skincare Review Nourish Organic Skincare Review
Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

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Beauty Subscription Round-Up

January 29, 2017

Hello, loves!
Welcome to my Beauty Subscription Round-Up! One of my favorite things to see when I get home, other than my lovely fur babies, is a package at my front door! It’s a dangerous habit, I know, but there’s something that feels like Christmas, opening up a little gift just for me. This is one of the many reasons I started receiving the beauty subscriptions Julep, Ipsy and Birchbox.
For all services, you fill out a survey, providing them with your coloring, skintone, product preferences, etc. I usually say that I’m open to any kind of products, like perfume, highlighters, whatever they want to throw at me! Overall, I would say that Ipsy is more makeup-focused, and occasionally lower-end brands (NYX), while Birchbox offers an even mix of hair, skin, and color and is focused on more higher-end brands (the ones that they sell in their shop). Julep is a completely different animal, as all of the items in their sets are Julep brand. Their bread and butter is nail polish, and most of their recommended sets include at least one polish.
What really distinguishes these services is your level of involvement in what you’ll receive. Ipsy is a complete mystery each month. You can take a sneak peak at the preview email, highlighting what’s already been sent out, chosen for you based on your preferences, but at that point I just wait to see what arrives. With Birchbox, you can either choose a pre-selected themed box, one standout item (a lipstick, or hair serum, for instance), to add to 4 random samples, or let them pick out everything for you. I usually go with one of the curated boxes if it appeals to me, because I’m more comfortable knowing what I’ll be getting. Julep, on the other hand, shows you a few products in a collection that they’ve picked out based on your coloring, but let’s you swap out anything you don’t like, and choose from polishes, eyeliners, cream blush sticks and more to create your ideal set.
Now, let’s talk pricing!
Ipsy is $10 plus tax (free shipping) a month. Something to note about Ipsy is that they also include a themed makeup bag to house all of your samples. They’re usually really cute, although a little small to use as my everyday pouch. I’ll frequently use them for travel and have one for feminine products, hair styling aids, and lipgloss. Here’s what I’ve received over the last 6 months from Ipsy:

Beauty Subscription Round-UpA lot of makeup, some drugstore brands, mid-level brands, and those cute bags! Just a couple of skin and haircare products, but all told, definitely worth $65 for all of that loot!

Next up is Birchbox! I pay for BB yearly, to save a bit of money. Monthly, it’s $10; yearly, it’s $110, but they’re currently running a special for $99 with code “BESTYEAR99” If you use my link, you’ll get 50% off your first single box, making it only $5! I also keep the boxes from my sets if they have a pretty pattern on them, because I use them for storage. I love the collabs they do with brands like Rifle Paper, because they make the boxes seem collectable and they’re actually pretty sturdy. Here’s my past 6 months with Birchbox:

Beauty Subscription Round-UpA delightfully balanced mix of skincare, hair care and styling products, and cosmetics. I’ve found some of my holy grail skincare items through these boxes, and love having the travel-size approved hair items for whenever I fly. Another thing I love about Birchbox, is that they give you 10 Birchbox points (equal to one dollar to spend in their store), for every sample you review. That’s $5 each month that can go towards buying a full-sized product!

Last, but not least, is Julep! A single-month is $24.99 or you can prepay 3 months for $19.99 a month (my choice). You can use code “WITHLOVE” for your first box free, when signing up for a subscription. I’ve been a subscriber of Julep only for about 9 months, but in that time have amassed roughly 60 polishes. One of the downfalls of Julep is that they offer up extra items with every box, and I’m just a sucker for them! I wish I had more willpower in that respect, because I often end up adding on a bunch more items that I honestly could have done without. The quality of the polishes, lipsticks, and skincare items that I’ve tried has all been very good. That being said, I’m not one to spend $14 on nail polish (their estimated retail price), to begin with, so I sometimes feel that their values are a bit off, compared to what you get. Three polishes for $20 seems like a break-even for me, not a steal, so I will always swap out for a lip product or skincare item, if those options are available. No cute bags or boxes to be had with this choice. To see a roundup of my recent Julep boxes, check out my post here.

All in all, I’d rate the services 1) Birchbox, 2) Ipsy and 3) Julep. I may actually consider cancelling Julep soon, because a girl can only have so many nail polishes! I love the variety I get from Birchbox and the fun makeup I get to try out from Ipsy.

I’ve also tried the Allure Beauty Box, which was sent to me complimentary to try out and I thought it was a great value for the normal price. Jouer also had a seasonal offering of beauty and skincare items that I tried for two boxes, but half of the products were either broken or rancid and their customer service was SO lacking at getting to any kind of a solution. Not sure if they offer this anymore, which I’m not mad at, because it was awful.

I hope this comprehensive review has been helpful, if you were considering any of these plans! If you have any that you’ve tried and think I would enjoy, I’d love to hear about them!

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Holiday Gift Idea No.2

December 21, 2016

Holiday Gift Idea No.2 - Feel Refreshed Floral Hydrating Mist

A little late in the game but I wanted to share with you all my Holiday Gift Idea No.2. It’s a fantastic present, for anytime, really, not just the holidays! I was sent the Refreshed Mist from the brand Feel to try out, and I seriously can’t get enough of it. It’s a light mist that you can spray on after work, and before the gym, after you’d done your makeup getting ready for a date, or anytime that you need a little pick-me-up.
I love that this product doesn’t mess up your makeup, instantly provides a little mood boost, and perks you up for whatever life brings on next. It helps to minimize pores and bring moisture to skin, courtesy of the hyaluronic acid it contains, along with several extracts and enzymes. I’ve noticed a definite glow on my skin when using it, and not the greasy, middle-of-summer sheen, but a lovely almost halo-like effect.

Holiday Gift Idea No.2 - Feel Refreshed Floral Hydrating MistRefreshed Hydrating Floral Mist / Feel

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

Items in this post were provided to me for reviewing purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own.



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Colleen Rothschild Skincare Review

November 17, 2016

Colleen Rothschild Skincare Review - Detox Mask & Clarifying BalmHi loves!
Today, I wanted to share with you a skincare line that you probably haven’t heard of yet. A little while back, I received an email from a rep at Colleen Rothschild Skincare, offering to send me a few of their products to try out, no pressure to post or share with my followers if I didn’t enjoy them. Thankfully, the products are fantastic, and I’m looking forward to trying even more from the brand. I was sent two items – first, the Radiant Cleansing Balm, which is a luxe makeup remover that leaves my skin SO soft and clean, and is almost like getting a mini-facial. I also received the Clarifying Detox Mask, which in addition to brightening and soothing skin, actually has a high-tech ingredient (micronized silver), to reduce bacteria on the skin. This is especially important in the upcoming months, full of travel, holiday parties, and flu season. I feel like my skin is brighter, clearer, and smoother after just a couple of uses.
One thing I definitely noticed as a distinguishing factor between Colleen Rothschild Skincare and other high-end brands is that the products not only look gorgeous on your bathroom counter, but they also truly deliver results. I’ve tried numerous skincare creams, lotions, and serums that come in pretty packages, but don’t do much for the skin. One time I spent $150 on a face serum that left my skin tacky, not taut. These products are not only reasonably priced, considering the quality, but they do exactly what they promise to do. Next up, I’m looking forward to trying the Dual Enzyme Polish and the brand new Hygge candle. The scent description sounds incredible, and I can picture lighting it on a cold fall evening after dinner and just letting the scent fill the room.
Use my code “DFT20” at checkout to receive 20% off your purchase of regular-priced items.

Colleen Rothschild Skincare Review - Detox Mask and Cleansing BalmShot by Holli Zenko Photography.

This post contains affiliate links. Clicking on them or purchasing products through them may provide me with a small commission. This is part of what helps keep Dressed for Time going, bringing you the newest and tested-by-me products and brands. I would never recommend items that I don’t personally use and love.



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