Gorgeous skin for all ages =)

Lancome Genefique or Estee Lauder Advanced night repair serum?

I was looking for something just to give my skin a boost.. Nothing to anti age because im not exactly there yet and when I am I'll need all the products in the world to actually work for me. I was first drawn to the Estee Lauder Advanced night serum because of my sister but when I had first tried it I thought I was getting an allergic reaction it but I think I was just having allergies because my niece and I both had sore swollen eyes, I decided to give it another try and I really loved it. I instantly the next morning saw a difference, I actually didnt know why until I realized the SERUM! I tried a two day sample from a friend that works for Estee Lauder, & then I tried Lancomes Genefique from another friend that works for Lancome. Ill admit Im still in the process of trying it & nothing! It says it works in 7 days, Why do I want to wait 7 days.. When I can have an instant glow? That and the price point of the advanced night serum is way lower then Genefique. Im going to finish my 7 day trial with genefique but I actually already purchased the Estee Lauder Serum & Eye cream =) So excited.. I just want it for those days I feel like my skins starting to feel boring or something.. Not forever plus Genefique says anyti aging on packaging but claims its for all ages.. a little contradicting.. The only thing about the EL serum is theres a day and night version so you have to get both for either day or night.. Im not too sure what the difference is but I got a GWP with the EL so Ill be able to review it as well.


Genefique ($98.00 for 1.7 fl. oz) :
Anti aging
Smells nice
Use for day or night
Tend to make me feel more oily then usual

Estee Lauder Night Repair Serum ($77.50 for 1.7 fl. oz) & Advanced night repair eye ($49.50):
Works instantly!!! (Winner for me)
Felt as if it balanced my skin oil
Protects skin befor damage even happens!

xoxo
April

Secret Santa

Once upon a time..


I was so excited about Jarrens christmas this year! Hes in school and really is into the christmas spirit and understanding Santa. We went to see Santa the other day and he was so excited to tell him what he wanted.. I snuck befor that and got him exactly what he wanted. A big sized remote Buzz Light Year! I was hiding it in the trunk of my car.. & This morning Was loading up my trunk with my gym bag and makeup kit and he saw the big box.. & said with excitement "Mommy! Theres my Buzz Light Year!" My heart dropped and just uttered, "Oh, shit.." But I went with it, I took it out and enjoyed the moment with him! "Ya! Jarren! I was going to give it to you for christmas, Im so sad you saw it! But what Santas getting you is going to be Better!"
(I got his from Toys R Us originally 89.99, but scored it for 59.99 if anyones looking.)
Its ok.. Now I know better.. HIDE PRESENTS BETTTER! ! How do I top exactly what he wanted? ... Buzzs best friend WOOODY! I saw Woody at Toy R us too.. So Ill be sure to let Santa know....


My wallet may be empty but my closet is full.. (A Shopping review)

I went to Ala Moana today, They opened a new store called "Gilly Hicks" Its cute! Im surprised I never been into one before! Its like ambercrombie and Victoria secret! The sexiest guy was in front, So it definitely attracted me in. There cute, Comfy and Affordable! =D

Beauty is Skin Deep.. (A product Review)


Alex Gave me a sample of this soap when I told her I was breaking out, Point blank. Its amazing! It cleans makeup off so nicely and easily. It banaced out my skin instantly. & Its dirt cheap.

Go to Vitacost, its only seven bucks for a 3 oz bottle! & It has great ingrediants. I love products like this from health stores =D

Dr. Woods Shea Vision Pure Black Soap with Organic Shea Butter Description

• All Natural-Eco Friendly
• Ideal Complexion Formula
• A New Experience in Cleanliness
• For Everyday Use as a Body Wash, Facial Cleanser, Shampoo, Shaving Lather.

We have combined our original soap products with Organic Shea Butter to create an ultra moisturizing cleanser. Shea Butter is nature's hidden secret for beautiful skin. Once a year in the African Savannah, the Mangifolia tree gives up its fruit known as the karite or the shea nut. After being hand picked, the shea nuts are boiled to extract their treasure, Shea Butter.

Shea Butter is an ultra moisturizer that penetrates and revitalizes your skin. Shea Butter naturally contains vitamins A, E and F, essential element that give your skin the balance that it needs for improved elasticity and to combat dryness.

Dr.Woods Black Soap also known as Anago Soap or Alata Soap, originates from West Africa. It has been used for centuries in Africa. It's methods and secrets have been passed down from generation to generation to keep the soap close to mother nature and avoid exploitation & limitations. Many have tried to create their version of black soap with all kinds of ingredients.

For centuries, Africans, have used Black Soap to help relieve acne, oily skin, clear blemishes and various other skin issues. Black soap has also been used to achieve beautiful skin. Africans have also used this natural soap for bathing and washing their hair. Today people from all walks of life are benefiting from this amazing soap. Great for removing make-up Dr. Woods Black Soap will leave your skin soft, clear and smelling delicious. This soap works against premature facial lines.

Black soap comes from plantain skin. It is natural source of vitamin A & E and iron. (Plantain is a popular food in Africa, South America & other parts of the world. It can be found in ethnic or international grocery stores such as Latino, Caribbean or African. It looks like banana but much bigger. It does not taste like a banana & has to be cooked before eating. The skin of the plantain is gingerly dried to be precise texture under the hot African sun. It is then roasted in a clay oven. The heat must be constant in order to achieve a particular color, texture & smell.

The next process is very delicate because if it is not done properly, with the right ingredients, there will be no soap. The roasted plantain skin is mixed with palm oil, palm kernel oil to form the soap. The roasting of the plantains determines the brownish-black color of the soap. The longer plantains are roasted, the darker the soap. Dr. Woods may be used by anyone who wishes to improve the quality of their skin.

Ingredients: Water, saponified coconut, hemp & olive oils with retained glycerin, black soap concentrate, organic shea butter (butrysopermum parkii), fragrance, vitamin e (tocopheryl acetate), sea salt, citric acid, rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) extract and caramel.

xoxo
April

Santa Claus is comin to town ..

Aww today I spent my day off with Jarren. We went to my doctors appointment, had lunch and then headed to pearlridge! After a long time of shopping He got to get on the kiddie train and see Santa! I got more christmas shopping done! I even managed to get Some of Jarrens gifts while my uncle kept an eye on him in the car. Gooodie! & of course went shopping for me! lol I couldnt help it Pearlridges mall blows ours.. I stopped at MAC, Sephora and Forever 21 for me. Im excited about the products I purchased today. Lately my skin has been going completely out of whack. I usually have normal to oily skin, its dry. so dry it hurts =/ So Im starting a new skin regimen! & Ill update you on how it goes eventually.

Sidenote: Once reviewed products, I will update this post in red sidenotes like this note is done.

Lashes #35


Even thought I wasnt able to get my discount without my card handy, I picked up The 35s because I barely get around to going to an actual store where there sold. I love these and cant wait to try them. One of the girls I works with always wears them and ive been waiting to get some!

These are super sassy, retro and classy. Dramatic but still natural at the same time!


SEPHORA
Pro Dual sharpener
$3.00

Its hilarious how many sharpeners I lose. I got like 10 in my TRUE makeup kit from Cosmo school and had like 3 in my makeup bag just a few weeks ago and now, NONE! So i picked up this little cute one. Big enough to hopefully not lose to soon but hopefully it sharpens everything without ruining my pencils!

Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
$38.00 5.1 oz

I have a special place in my heart for this product! I used to use it when I lived in downtown SF right down the street from the Fresh Store on Powell. I heart that place! Every ones so friendly and recently they actually called me to offer a job opening but since I moved to Hawaii, no longer possible =/ This product works really well. Great for all skin types. When I used it before in San Francisco, It worked well for my normal - oily skin so since my skin is now sensitive and dried out, Im excited to use it, my other products have been to harsh lately. Its lightweight, smells pretty and should be the best thing to help me skin right now!

FIRST AID BEAUTY F.A.B
Ultra Repair Cream
$15.00 2.5 oz

Like I said, my skin is dried out right now. So I ventured off into sephora for a moisturizer that will replenish and hydrate my dried out face! I found this, The packaging is cute and so is the design. Its used to hydrate dry, parched skin. Sounds like my problem, This cute little older asian lady gave me her input on it she said she uses it on the dry parts of her face and she loves it so Im super excited to try it! I dont always have dry skin but I figure it will come in handy when i get sun burned or am in desperate need of a pedi and cant get around to it.


DIOR
Instant gentle Exfoliant
$38.00 2.6 oz

After getting help with the moisturizer I tracked down the same woman in Sephora to help me pick a new exfoliant. Something that will be nice to my sensitive face for the time being but good to really get down and clean it. I followed her to this product and she explained the benefits and how its ALWAYS sold out, and I did get the last one. I tried a bit on my hand, scrubbed away and then wiped, and yes it was soft but the grains in the exfoliant were very gentle and she said its safe for everyday use as well!

I also picked up a pair of black leggings for work from forever21 but couldn't find a picture online. there cute, there's a cute little supposedly leather patch on both sides. That ends my personal shopping list but glad to say I can also cross seveal people off the Christmas shopping list. Oh & I just got done ordering the Holiday picture cards for the fam!
Til next time..
Toodles
xoxo
April
ps I havent smoked in 5 days!