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Gifted by @crownaffair | There’s something about their clean ingredients, less is more philosophy, and signature fragrance that puts this product line at the top of my favorites list.

My first encounter with Crown Affair was The Leave-In Conditioner ($48), which I have repurchased since. Now I get to add The Oil ($40) and The Brush No. 001 ($98) to my collection.

Honest review: The Leave-In Conditioner and The Oil are well worth their money. The signature fragrance, effective and lightweight texture, and sleek packaging make these my daily go-to’s. Fragrance notes are:
Top: Bergamot, Yuzu, Lemongrass. Starts with a sparkling burst of citrus and uplifting energy giving an instant mood boost.
Mid: Calla Lily, Fresh Water Lotus, Green Tea. Opens to a feeling of freshness and calm.
Base: Teakwood, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber. Stays with you throughout the day with a subtle warmth.
I have gotten so many compliments on the way my hair smells, and I credit it all to these products. While I love the hair products, I can’t say that a hair brush is worth $98. This brush is hand carved from natural beechwood in Italy and made with a combination of boar and nylon bristles intended to promote a healthy scalp and healthy strands. Although Brush No. 001 is intended for medium to thick hair, which I have, the bristles don’t reach my scalp to distribute their natural oils.

The hair products are to die for, but you can find a comparable if not better brush elsewhere for a much more reasonable price.

#crownaffair @sephora #cleanhaircare #cleanhaircareproducts by @sandandserums

Gifted by Shani Darden | We’ve got a multitasking anti-aging serum product that combines firming retinol with brightening lactic acid to visibly soften fine lines & wrinkles, even tone, smooth texture, and add radiance to your skin. The gentle, yet potent, time-release formula delivers a steady stream of encapsulated retinol throughout the night to minimize the irritation of ordinary retinol—while transforming your skin.

Key features:
1. Encapsulated Retinol contains a more gentle slow-release retinol that helps reduce visible signs of aging.
2. Lactic Acid exfoliates to smooth and brighten for immediate results.
3. Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract provides antioxidant defense against visible sun damage and pollution.

I’ve been testing this for a couple of weeks now, and I like what it does for my skin. The texture is lightweight and isn’t harsh, and the acid works to brighten as the retinol works to lift my fine lines. I’d say it’s worth the $89 price tag.

@shanidarden @shanidardenskincare #shanidardenskincare #retinol by @sandandserums

gifted by Patchology | Toast the holiday season with this cooling Serve Chilled eye gel trio. 🥂 These 5-minute hydrogel patches hydrate, brighten, and depict to instantly revitalize your eyes. You get 2 On Ice, Bubbly, and 2 Rosé Serve Chilled Eye Gels. Only available at Ulta Beauty.

@patchology @ultabeauty #patchology #ultamusthave by @sandandserums

I want to share my ultimate favorite trio of products that I judged for the 2024 Clean Beauty Awards. You can nourish, moisturize, and repair your cuticles and nails naturally using these @greenmadegood Cuticle Oil Pens, and they are super affordable!
This vegan formula is non-greasy, absorbs quickly, and leaves your hands smelling of the fresh cut botanical floating in the capsule. Anytime I have a hangnail or dry skin issues around my nail beds, a swipe of this pen heals everything.

These are the award-winning formulas, and I’m so fortunate to have gotten to try all 3!

1st place: Honeysuckle
2nd place: White tea
3rd place: Jasmine

@certcleaninc #2024cleanbeautyawards #2024cleanbeautyjudge by @sandandserums

@clarinsofficial Multi-Active Jour and Nuit textures with 2% niacinamide and organic sea holly extract. I don’t have the Paris Olympics to watch anymore, so I use my Paris skincare instead 🙂‍↔️. Made to target early signs of fine lines and wrinkles, these are plant based yet divinely rich and luxurious.

@sephora @clarinsusa #clarinsparis #nightcream #daycream #antiaging by @sandandserums

A dreamy little fragrance collection by @smlx0 ☁️

@leddafragrance now ships internationally and has added discovery sets, travel sets, candles, and bath pebbles along with their full size fragrances!

22 Orris is my new Baccarat Rouge replacement. It’s fresh, elegant, and light- my daily work fragrance.

18 Vanilla Nera is a classy vanilla, bold and deep, and perfect for nights out.

I4 Isla Coco is a fun, tropical, coconut lime scent- the essence of summer.

My favorites are Orris and Vanilla Nera, and I absolutely love these 8ml travel sizes in their embossed pouches. If you order now, you also get a free tote bag. I can’t wait for the release of her 4th! by @sandandserums

If you want an easy, one-step solution for real, glowing summer skin that’s protected from the sun, meet the winner of the 2019 Women’s Health Choice Award: the @origins GinZing SPF40 Energy-Boosting Tinted Moisturizer. This tinted SPF 40 moisturizer hydrates, energizes, perfects, and protects skin in one simple step, giving you a healthy vibrant look.
Honest opinion: I think it’s ideal for lighter skin tones and it has a touch of that sunscreen smell.

#tintedsunscreen #tintedspf #discoverorigins #nomakeupmakeup #isitworthit #worthit by @sandandserums

gifted by paulaschoice | The C15 Super Booster has a new gentle formula! No yucky smell, no tacky texture, thus 15% Vitamin C with Vitamin E + Ferulic Acid can be added to your favorite moisturizer or serum in the morning! Be sure to apply a broad spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater on top.

@paulaschoice @sephora #vitaminc #booster by @sandandserums

Gifted by Herbivore Botanicals | One of my favorite cleansers now in a new ✨JUMBO✨ size!

This is the Pink Cloud Jelly Cleanser that meets all of your pink aesthetic and texture satisfaction needs.

Formulated with:

🍄Tremella Mushroom: A superfood mushroom that holds up to 500 times its weight in water, making it a hydration and humectant powerhouse. Tremella Mushroom has been scientifically shown to be more effective than topical Hyaluronic Acid.

🌹Rose Hydrosol: Hydrates and soothes even sensitive skin while providing a naturally light rose scent.

💧Squalane: A vegan, lightweight non-comedogenic oil that helps to remove makeup while locking in moisture. Provides the creaminess in this creamy jelly.

Scent: Subtle rose

Texture: Creamy gel, transforms into gentle lather

What’s your favorite cleanser?
@herbivorebotanicals #herbivorebotanicals #jellycleanser by @sandandserums

#gifted_by_drjart | Is your skin suffering from cold weather? 🥶 Here is your winter skin savior: the Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream.

Powered by Korean skincare innovation, this is a best-selling moisturizer for all skin types.

It’s fast-absorbing with a thick, cushiony texture supercharged with actives to increase skin’s barrier strength, moisture, and bounce.

There are 5 Ceramides to strengthen the skin barrier, vitamin-derived Panthenol for moisture and barrier reinforcement for water retention, and Glycerin to deliver moisture to dry, tight skin.

This moisturizing face cream leaves skin feeling soft, nourished, and supple. Dermatologist tested.

How long have you been using ceramides in winter?

@drjart @drjart.us #ceramidin #drjart by @sandandserums

@freshbeauty has revamped their nighttime Lotus line with new formulas for overnight skincare magic!

These products are made with the youth-preserving Super Lotus formula, which is made to refresh skin overnight while you sleep. Super Lotus addresses first signs of aging by smoothing the look of lines and texture, helping to boost radiance, and protecting from daily stressors. Ethically sourced from the Ten Mile Creek Farm in Alabama, the innovative plant extract captures the active molecules of the whole living lotus plant for youth-preserving skin.

Featured here are the Lotus Youth Preserve
🪷 Eye Cream
🪷 Dream Face Cream
🪷 Moisturizer
🪷 Resurfacing Dream Serum

Have you tried this line?

*all products kindly gifted
#freshbeauty #lotusflower #freshlotusyouthpreserve by @sandandserums