January Topbox Unboxing/Review

I have been subscribed to quite a few beauty boxes in the last few years..I've had subscriptions with Loose Button's Luxe Box, GlossyBox, Glymm and Topbox. I am currently only subscribed to 2 right now and those are Glymm and Topbox.

I just got my January Privé Topbox in this morning before I left for class (had to look at it first though!) and I will be doing an unboxing blog on that and I will do one later on in the month when I receive my Glymm box as well. Also, I will post an unboxing blog for GlossyBox for this month as well.

This month was a privé Topbox, which generally means that rather than having a mix of brands, it's loaded with several products of the same brand. I don't believe I got an option in the brand in this months privé box, at least not that I saw.  I did, however, get to choose my options for next months box IF I get a privé box. I chose Benefit as my brand, so fingers crossed!

Let's get started!!

The Topbox came in the same box, with a Clinique branded, pink to green gradient label all the way around, as seen below!

The products that are in this months Topbox are:

Clinique Clarifying Lotion for Oily/Combination Skin

Formulated to help lift the world's impurities to create healthier, younger skin. Full Size: $16 (200mL), $27 (400mL).

Clinique Rinse Off Eye Makeup Solvent

Make it a clean sweep, from lashes to brows.  Or use for on-the-spot makeup fixes. Oil-free. Full Size: $25 (125mL)

Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo

Go-together shades of silky, easy-to-blend colour in a chrome slide compact. Full Size: $25 (2.5g)

Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector

A second change for skin against sun damage and wrinkles.  At 12 weeks the visible wrinkle-reducing power is remarkably close to a dermatological laser procedure.  63%, to be exact.  Full Size: $57 (30mL), $86 (50mL).

 I have tried all these before and some of them I still really like, others did not work for my skin and that's okay! Clinique is a really great brand, and I found that their products were great for acne-prone skin and I had absolutely no issues with breakouts from their skincare products, or their makeup. I have used 3 different foundations and a few pressed powders from their line and I loved them all!

If you subscribe to Topbox or any other beauty subscription services, let me know in the comments below what you think of them!

xoxo Rae

Product Rave: Bioderma - Sensibio H2O

I have been wanting to try Bioderma Sensibio H2O for a really long time because I am very, for a lack of better words, anal compulsive about removing makeup. I am very acne-prone and my skin gets the oilies like mad! I find that if I fail to completely remove my cake face (Just kidding! Seriously though, Revlon Colorstay is sometimes hard to remove) the night before, I will almost always wake up with a break out. Who wants that?! Not I!

Just to try it, I bought a sample size at my local drug store (pretty much on a whim!) and boy am I glad I did! This product is one of very few Holy Grail products for me. They don't come around too often, but when they do...it's AH-MAZING!

I purchased the one for Oily/Combination skin and it comes in a blue bottle, similar to the sensitive version. I disliked only 1 thing about this product and I don't consider it to be a deal breaker for me because I loved the performance of the product that much more.

I really did not enjoy the scent of this product, it's not horrible but I certainly don't find it to be pleasant. Still not a deal breaker...who needs their face to have a nice scent anyways?

On to the positive!

I don't solely rely on Bioderma to remove all of my face makeup because realistically, it would probably take too much product. I do, however, use it if I haven't been wearing makeup and just need to quickly clean my face.  I do still use my MAC Cleanse Off Oil to remove the majority of my makeup. If I'm in a rush, lazy or just far too tired, instead of washing my face...I will put a little of the Bioderma on a cotton pad and wipe my skin to make sure I've removed any remaining residue.

This product is soap-free so it's a great substitute when my skin is feeling a little bit dry and using my normal cleanser doesn't feel appropriate. It does not need to be rinsed which is a major bonus when it comes to convenience, especially for an 'always on the go' girl like me!

This product is a little pricey but you use so little of it that it will last such a long time, so it's worth it!

The absolute best thing about this product is that it does NOT break me out. I highly recommend this product! It's absolutely fabulous.

xoxo Rae.

Physician's Formula breaks out a skincare line!

New Skincare Line!

A few months ago I was looking for a good moisturizer for my combo/oily skin and while on a trip to the states I stumbled upon a moisturizer by Physician's Formula in a CVS (I think ha). Physician's Formula for anyone who doesn't know is cosmetics especially for sensitive and acne prone skin. I have used their foundations and pressed/loose powders before and was not disappointed! So on with it...

PF has 3 skincare lines targeted toward 3 different skin concerns: Aging, Moisture Balance, and Sensitivity & Redness.

Aging
Wrinkle Corrector & Firming Cleanser - Rich cream cleanser that removes makeup and impurities while visibly smoothing skin. The cost of this product is $12.97 in Canada and available at Walmart.

Wrinkle Corrector & Firming Moisturizer SPF 15 - Potent moisturizer instantly enhances skin's firmness, hydration and radiance. SPF 15 protects against damaging UVA / UVB rays. Luxurious and lightweight formula improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for an overall smoothing effect. This product is listed at $22.97 CND and is available at Walmart.

Ultra Wrinkle Smoother Day & Night Cream - Ultra-rich cream fights the look of wrinkles for younger-looking skin. Wrinkle length and depth appear improved with regular use. Listed at $22.97 CND and available at Walmart.

Wrinkle Eye Smoother Cream - Potent cream targets the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the eye area. Moisturizing formula promotes elasticity and firmness to improve the appearance of crow's feet and puffiness. Illuminating properties improve the appearance of dark circles. Listed at $22.97 CND.

Dark Spot Corrector & Skin Brightener - Potent serum targets visible signs of uneven skin tone. Antioxidant formula can help inhibit the appearance of uneven pigment formation. Specialized ingredients target surface darkening and exfoliate it away. Listed at $24.97.

Firming & Toning Booster - Skin firming serum improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Promotes elasticity, helps plump skin and visibly improves tone and texture. Listed at $24.97 in Canada.

Moisture Balance

Hydrating & Balancing Cleanser - Gentle foaming cleanser removes pore-clogging impurities while infusing skin with hydration for clean, balanced and comfortable skin. Listed at $12.97 in Canada.

Hydrating & Balancing Moisturizing Lotion - Oil-free moisturizing lotion replenishes skin's hydration and eliminates flakiness and tightness. Lightweight formula helps protect skin's natural moisture barrier. Listed at $22.97 in Canada.

Ultra-Hydrating Day & Night Cream - Ultra-hydrating cream replenishes skin's moisture balance day or night. Soothes even the driest skin to improve tone and texture, leaving skin feeling soft and hydrated. Listed at $22.97.

Hydrating Eye Cream - Nutrient rich eye cream provides intense moisture in a lightweight, refreshing gel-cream formula. Diminishes the appearance of dark circles, fine lines and puffiness in the eye area. Listed at $22.97.

Sensitivity & Redness

Sensitivity Relief Cleansing Lotion - Ultra-gentle, lightweight cream formula cleanses gently without stripping skin of its essential moisture. Moisturizes to provide relief to dry, red and irritated skin. The cost of this product is $12.97 in Canada and available at Walmart.

Sensitivity Relief Moisturizer - Extra-gentle, oil-free lightweight moisturizer soothes dry, itchy and flaky skin, while helping to protect and condition it. The cost of this product is $22.97 in Canada and available at Walmart.

Sensitivity Correcting Moisturizer - Extra-gentle, oil-free lightweight moisturizer soothes dry, itchy and flaky skin, while helping to protect and condition it. Correcting Green Tint delivers a sheer wash of color to neutralize the visible appearance of redness. The cost of this product is $22.97 in Canada and available at Walmart.

Skin Calming Spray - Lightweight mist provides soothing relief to dehydrated skin. With just one spray, skin is calmed and refreshed. The cost of this product is $22.97 in Canada and available at Walmart.

Personally, I use the Hydrating & Balancing Moisturizing lotion to keep my combination skin hydrated and I love it. I don't feel like it makes my skin greasy or oily. I use this product only at night to put moisture back into my skin and I use a lighter moisturizer for the day!

xo Rae