Instead of posting the different products individually I am blurbing them all into one giant post and I will try to tag each company and include information for you as well. I was going to do a video to accompany this post but I ran out of space on my phone (too many puppy videos) and I don't have a vlogging camera yet. I'm working on it so I can do proper makeup tutorials and product reviews. All in good time.
First up:
Odacite
Pure Elements
BI + C Black Cumin-Cajeput Serum Concentrate
Yes. It is a mouthful. But an amazingly scented mouthful. Per the instructions I have been adding two drops of this oil to my moisturizer when I apply my makeup in the morning and I am loving how beautiful my skin looks all day. I've only been using it a week, so long term I don't know if it will be noticeable but thumbs up from me on this one!
www.odacite.com
Hale & Hush
Sensitive SKin Specialist
Saffron Meristem Cream
I usually use a different moisturizer but I have been using this one all week in conjunction with the previous oil. I like it because it isn't scented and has a non-greasy application. I do have sensitive skin so as long as mine seems to be enjoying it, I will continue to use it. The only downside is no SPF but my regular tinted BB cream has that covered. I mix all three and apply it together.
www.haleandhush.com
Joanna Vargas
Revitalizing Eye Cream
Guys. I have a confession.
I don't use an eye cream.
gasp
I know.
But here is why- my eyes are curiously sensitive and when I have used eye creams in the past, they have ended up stinging and burning in the morning. No, I am not applying the creams to or near my eyeballs, but somehow they affect me very strongly. I was nervous to try this cream out but I am in love with it. Personally I see a difference too. My eyes look refreshed when I wake up. I alternate wearing it some days during the day too, but not consistently. This product is a win and I highly recommend the brand. There is also a face scrub (keep reading) that is absolutely phenomenal. I really like the pump on this eye cream too- much better than sticking my fingers into a pot to get out product.
www.joannavargas.com
Han
Cheek & Lip Tint in Coral Hibiscus
I am not a cheek tint type of girl. I'm barely a blush girl (HIGHLIGHT is another story!) But I am LOVING this as a lip tint. LOVING. I have worn it so many times this week. It is creamy and sheer but still pigmented. I love the packaging- it comes in a container in a tube and it's a twist stick. I even swatched it for you because yes.
www.hanscc.com
Volante
Radiant Glow Body Serum
I talked to the owner of this company. She is based out of Portland and had the most incredible skin. I got another product from her that I will review later when I've had time to test it out (a concealer that also heals, used for plastic surgery patients!) but I am thinking I will use it as an under eye concealer.
This serum is cool- it is supposed to firm up my skin and make my tushie fabulous and tight and smooth. I like the size of the bottle, at 3 ounces it is bigger than most of the products I got. I am not a huge fan of the medicine dropper applicator because I use more of the product than one squeeze delivers so I have to keep dipping it in and then product drips down the bottle. I would prefer a pump. But I really do like the um, and it has an almond scent, very pleasant.
Unwash
Bio-Cleansing Conditioner
Alright. I'm a hair person. I judge the hair I see around me and I am really really into my own. I have worked in salons and have extensive knowledge of hair stuff. So a hair product that I can use to wash my hair with EVERY DAY? SIGN. ME. UP.
I have been testing it all week and I have to say, it is actually really great. I did cheat and use another shampoo/conditioner yesterday but I do think this stuff does what it says and works for my hair. The scent is unremarkable (that's a good thing for me) and I believe it is sulfate free.
Tiffany Andersen Salts of Life
Cell Salt Infused Shampoo, Conditioner and Cell Salt Cleanse Aloe Juice Face & Body Wash
This is the other shampoo and conditioner I used. I am obsessed. I wish I had the full sizes because my hair felt so amazing after using these products on it. It smells great (fresh and clean) and I could tell my hair was super clean from it. Yes all around. The body wash is also great and has a great scent but the hair products blewwww me awayyyyy.
www.SaltsOfLife.com
Pacifica
Kale Detox Deep Cleansing Face Wash
Ok. This is the first vendor I talked to when I got to the expo so I was all stoked and ready to learn about products. They have a GORGEOUS makeup line (the eye shadows are out of this world) but for some reason they weren't selling them at the show which is their loss because I was feeling it. I have been using this face cleanser with my Clarisonic Mia in the shower and I like it. The first time I used it I got it in my eye and cried like a little baby but it makes my face feel clean and the scent smells healthy. Green. Full of good stuff that my face should be loving. The label says it foams, although mine does not seem to. It is sulfate free and it does say you can leave it on overnight (but then I wouldn't get to play with my serums and eye creams). 100% vegan and cruelty free.
www.pacificabeauty.com
Kopari Coconut Oil
Coconut Crush Scrub
This smells like a vacation. It is my favorite product out of all of them and I will cry when I use it up. It is a brown sandy scrub that will definitely exfoliate every last bit of you. The instructions indicate that it works best when used on dry skin but I tried that and it sort of crumbled into pieces on the floor of my tub. So I turned on the water and wet my hands and applied it to my dry body that way and found much greater success.
www.koparibeauty.com
and finally, the last product I am going to review today (although I will do another post another time about the Joanna Vargas exfoliating face scrub I promise).
Simple Sugars
Handmade, all-natural Body Scrub
This scrub comes with a cute little spoon to stir up the oils and sugars and has chunks of almond in it. I tasted a piece (it doesn't say indigestible on the label but it looked so good!) I used this all over my body in the shower and it was fantastic. It is especially good before shaving because it leaves your skin slightly slick. I like that it is handmade and the packaging was sugary sweet.
www.simplesugarsscrub.com
And that's all she wrote.
Thank you for having me and hopefully I get invited back next year! If you were there and you saw a puppy named Snoop, that was us :) He was a big hit with the vendors and I know some of you took pictures but I haven't seen them yet- please share if you have!
xo
Chani
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