How To Glow: March 2025

L’Oréal Colour Riche Satin Lipsticks - photos and swatches

Favorite pink shades of L’Oréal Colour Riche hydrating satin lipstick - 560 Saucy Mauve, 580 Peony Pink, 620 Mica💕

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Charlotte Tilbury Beautifying Eye Trends Eyeshadow Palette - Super Neutral

Essence Volumizing Collagen Lip Balm

Essence Volumizing Collagen Lip Balm - I wouldn’t say that this lip balm is volumizing, but it sure is softening and moisturizing. It’s nothing special overall, just another good lip balm with a slightly tingling effect. I will finish it but wouldn’t buy it again.

StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer

StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer - this retinol treatment felt very nice on the skin - smooth and non-sticky. After a few days of using it, I started getting very bad, painful acne on areas where I usually don’t get any. It was only getting worse, so I had to stop using this product. After a few days my skin cleared. This retinol moisturizer is definitely not for everybody, so trying out a sample first is always a good idea😉

Olay Regenerist Shea Butter + Peptide 24 Rich Cream Face Moisturizer

I love Olay skincare! This Olay Regenerist Shea Butter + Peptide 24 face moisturizer is no exception! It’s fragrance free, which is very good. It got a buttery, a little thick texture that feels very lightweight once applied. I have oily skin type, and this cream keeps my skin hydrated throughout a day without being sticky or greasy. It works great under makeup as well. I really enjoy using it, and would highly recommend it!

Origins Ginzing Vitamin C Brightening Eye Cream

Origins Ginzing Vitamin C Brightening Eye Cream

I received a mini-size tube of this eye cream in the Macy’s Best of Beauty Set. Despite the size, it lasted me a pretty long time, as a little bit goes a long way with this cream. It has a light texture and almost looks like a sheer highlighter with little sparkles. It adds a visible glow, but at the same time, it doesn’t blend into the skin easily and leaves white streaks. I finished it but wouldn’t buy a full size.

Best of Beauty Set - Created for Macy’s 2024

Best of Beauty Set 2024 Created for Macy’s:

• Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz - Soft Brown

• Bobbi Brown Soothing Cleansing Oil

• Bumble & Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer

• Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream

• Korres Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser

• Lancôme Absolue The Serum

• Origins Ginzing Brightening Eye Cream

• Sk-II Pitera Facial Treatment Essence

Charlotte Tilbury Beautifying Eye Trends Eyeshadow Palette - Emerald Effect

VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 100 Serum

VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 100 Serum - this serum is supposed to refine rough skin and exfoliate dead skin cells to make skin appear naturally smoother. This pack of 7 packets was enough for 1 week. Upon first application, there was a noticeable tingling effect that reminded me of little needles. It wasn’t too harsh, and it calmed down quickly. During the next 6 uses, there wasn’t any tingling anymore, maybe one time was enough for my skin to get used to it. In terms of effect, I didn’t notice much. It didn’t make my skin smoother, instead, I think it clogged pores and added texture. Overall, I’m not impressed and won’t be buying a full size.

Avène Vitamin Active Cg Radiance Serum

Avène Vitamin Active Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum - this serum has a light, milky texture. I can’t say it absorbs quickly, to me it seems like it dries down but sits on top of the skin. The fragrance is very strong and reminds me of men’s perfume. I used it at night, and in the morning I woke up with serum rolled off all over my face. It wasn’t a very pleasant experience, and I have no intention of continuing to use it, the texture is not suitable for my skin.