[Review] Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleansing Pads

This product comes with 28 cleansing pads & cost around $6-8.

I've been using this product for well over a year now, I don't use it every day anymore, but it is definitely gentle enough to do so. Through my experience, it is definitely a magnificent product. After using it I really do find that my skin is great and most definitely clean and clarified. Now, since I have so many other products, I use this on special days, like when I want to do a spa day! :)

♥ Spa Day ♥

1. Clean face with a make up removing cleanser

2. Exfoliate/Deep clean with Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Cleansing Pads

3. Apply a facial mask of choice

4. Tone, Apply Serum, & Moisturize 

Something that is great about the product is that it very safe for sensitive skin. As mentioned, it is oil free, soap-free, hypoallergenic, and noncomedogenic. Glancing through the ingredients, I didn't see any ingredients that are rumored "bad chemicals" but I can't say I'm an expert either, so definitely still glance through to make sure there's nothing you're allergic to!

♥ Experience ♥

I don't have the most sensitive skin nor do I get blemishes often/have acne issues. However one of my best friends, who actually recommended this product for me, has really sensitive acne prone skin, and she loves this product so much. She found that her skin really improved with it, and that it really truly cleans the skin and unclogs her pores. 

The cleansing pad has two sides to it. The one showed above is the gentle exfoliating scrub side. I like using this side around my nose, because that's where I find I have the most clogged pores, and also on my forehead, especially when I had bangs that transfered oils from my hair to my skin. I find that it really cleans deep into my pores and does not leave behind any soapy residue.

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The soft side still has cleansing properties, it really gently cleans my skin and it even removes some make up pigments that my make up remover had missed. Additionally, I love the smell of the soap-free soap! It smells so fresh and clean! This side of the pad is gentle enough for even my eyes! I do use a minimal amount of strength though, just to be cautious of the delicate skin. 

You can find this product at your local drugstores including Target, Walmart, Ulta, and etc.

Hope you guys found this review helpful!

xoxo,

Shannon Marie

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HAUL - LUSH LIP PRODUCTS

I went shopping the other day, well, no, at first I had went to pick up clothes from a previous shopping trip that I had altered, and ended up going shopping. After buying a few things, I got hungry and headed to SOGO (Japanese owned department store) to eat at one of my favorite restaurants. On my way down the escalader I spotted the Lush counter and couldn't resist! (;

 I'm not sure why, its really humid here in Taiwan, yet my lips have been dry and peeling like no other. Its a bit frustrating really. I hate the look of chalky, peeling, shriveled lips. I'm trying to drink lots of water, but for some reason nothing really helps. I put a ton of vasaline on, and in the morning my lips aren't bad, but by mid day, even with the help of chap stick, there still chapped and dried. So I thought I'd try this baby out! 

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

This is a gentle sugar based scrub that specifically targets the lips. Made from all natural ingredients, Lush boasts that you can lick it right off if you wanted. (I however prefer to wash it off with a wet towel) The one I have tastes like sugary mint & chip ice cream, and it is the second to most hydrating. They have one more that's more oil based, but I found that one too messy. It was priced at around $399NT, I'm not sure how much it is in USD (but I paid about $12USD?). 

MY EXPERIENCE THUS FAR

I've used it twice now and I find it to be pretty good. It didn't get rid of ALL the dryness, but then again, I didn't want to scrub to hard. It got rid of the majority of the peeling skin, and that's enough for me. I think that scrubs and exfoliates should be a gradual process, so I'm using it every day until all the peeling is gone, and then after that I'll probably only use it once a week. I'm sure there are better lip scrubs out there, but this one is all natural and it smells and tastes amazing. Plus it does work rather well, and that's enough for me. 

I actually asked the lady if she had any chap stick type products, but apparently my Chinese isn't good enough... she showed me this cute little product instead. Although its not what I was looking for, I ended up liking it a lot so I bought it anyways. 

ABOUT THE PRODUCT/MY EXPERIENCE THUS FAR

This is, like all Lush products, and all natural product. It smells sweet and has a very sheer shimmery tint. Its actually nice because its pretty hydrating and not sticky, yet still maintains a glossy look. In fact come to think of it, when I wore it today and walked to work, I didn't have the whole "wind blowing my hair into my lip gloss" problem! So that's definitely a bonus to the cuteness right? I really do like the color, and find that although a light pink, it wears really well, and is very easy to apply. Its sort of a mouse like substance, and does not require a lot to cover my entire lips. Its priced at around $300NT. (Which is about $9USD). 

xoxo,

Shannon Marie

[BEAUTY HAUL] WATSONS TAIWAN

[BEAUTY HAUL] WATSONS TAIWAN

HELLO LADIES & GENTS, I've been in Taiwan for about two months now, and for those of you familiar with traveling, you'll understand the need to down size, you know, all those restrictions and weight limits blah blah blah. My point is, now my supple of necessary beauty products have dwindled and diminished  and for the past few days I've been using my moms products. Her products are great products, just not right for my age, and so I finally picked up a few things to try out! I've only used these once, so this is a HAUL post, not a review! 

PRODUCTS I GOT

Cutex Nail Polish Remover, Garnier Skin Naturals Aqua Defense Refreshing Hydrating Toner, Garnier Skin Naturals Aqua Defense Non Stop Intensive Hydrating Essence, Nivea Firming Lotion, Loreal Gentle Lip & Eye Make Up Remover, Watsons Exfoliating Body Scrub.

I needed a moisturizer badly! And so I thought I'd try out Garnier's line! Its kind of weird to me since I always think of them as the shampoo brand, but I used the eye roller that's talked about wildly, and I realized they're pretty good. From what I've used so far, I like this product a good amount, I can't say its extraordinary or  holy grail material, but I'll keep using it for sure, and see how I feel about it after a while. 

 Nivea Firming Lotion: I really wanted some lotion, cause I feel like my skin isn't as smooth as they used to be, and I know its because I hadn't lotioned my body in the the whole two months that I've been over seas. Tsk Tsk for sure. This lotion immediately made a difference by the next morning after putting it on. I'm not sure if its actually firming, but hey! The moisture was great!

Watsons Exfoliating Body Scrub: The smell is great, and the exfoliating aspect is pretty good, I'm not that picky of exfoliators so to me as long as it gets some skin off, its good. I do prefer the kind thats not a scrub but exfoliates, however, this one smells amazing and moisturizes me so I'm a fan.

Loreal Lip & Eye Make Up Remover: I saw FashionRocksMySocks talk about this product in her recent video, and I had never really heard or noticed it before, and so when I saw this sitting right there at the front of the store, I had to try it out! Its descent, not my favorite though, I wanted it because Biodermas expensive and I find getting my mascara off wastes a lot of product, and so I thought an oil based remover would be much more money savvy. It gets the job done, and so I'm happy enough. However my favorite is the Up & Up knock off of the Neutrogena one!

Cutex Nail Polish Remover - Moisturizing: So I had to get this one because it spelled moisturizing wrong on the packaging. Unless its one of those multi spelled words??? If so I'm sorry for making fun of you Cutex. Anywhoo, I needed a nail polish remover, and this did the trick I can't say it feels like it was very much moisturizing but at least it got my glitter polish off without a fight. 

Hope you guys enjoyed this quick haul post (:

XO,

Shannon Marie