L'Oreal Revitalift Deep-Set Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream Review

Nothing like watching Cher prance around in a see through fishnet body suit right? Makes you just want to turn back time. Obviously Cher is doing something right as she looks pretty incredible.


Maybe she's using L'Oreal Revitalift Deep-Set Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream to turn back her time. I know I seriously need to turn back the clock when it comes to my eyes. The Muse does so sport fine lines, a bit of puff, and dark circles.




Jump ahead for the deets on the new L'Oreal Revitalift Eye Cream.

I'm currently busy testing out a new eye cream so I haven't had a chance to try out L'Oreal Revitalift Deep-Set Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream for myself but I'll give you the low down on what it is, what it does, and what I think of it so far.




First off the Muse loves the idea of the concept. It's a dual ended eye cream with an AM and PM formula. I absolutely adore this idea and wish more brands would sport such an ideal form of packaging for eye cream. It's so very convenient to have two formulas in one design. I don't have to reach for another cream at night I simply flip the applicator and have my night treatment. I love the applicators on each one as well. The PM has a needle nose applicator which allows for precise application of the treatment without over doing it. The AM has a typical slant applicator which also allow for easy application and even blending if you're wanting to touch your eye area.








Now this is for serious deep set wrinkles and contains Pro-Retinol A+ for treating such. I don't have deep wrinkles as of yet but it's never to early to start worrying about them. The formula supposedly reduces the appearance of deep-set wrinkles.

The AM formula contains an SPF 15 and helps repair broken skin fibers around the eye area. The PM formula contains the same fiber restoring fibers and helps to repair and rebuild broken skin fibers. Pro-Retinol A accelerates skin renewal for a smoother, revitalized skin. The treatment begins to work immediately according to the box but the best results are seen within 4 to 8 weeks.

The treatment is $19.99 so it's quite affordable if you're wanting to look towards a drugstore for your eye treatment. Overall, it sounds promising but I can't take full advantage as I don't have deep set wrinkles as of yet but anyone who's reaching a point where they need extra treatment in this area could likely benefit.

L'Oreal Revitalift Deep-Set Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream is available now at your local drugstore.

Drugstore Drive By: August 30th to September 5th

Here's your guide on what's happening this coming week at your local drugstores!

Check it!


Revlon
Buy 1, Get 1 Free

Extra Bucks Beauty Sale
Spend $15 on any Nivea Products and get $5 Back
Spend $35 on Vichy or Burt's Bees and Get $10 Back
Get $5 Back when you buy any Olay ProX Products
L'Oreal Colour Riche Luminous Lip Color or Line, Infalliable Plumping Gloss, or Extra Volume Collagen Mascara
$7.99 and Get $2 Extra Bonus Bucks

Covergirl
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off

Sally Hansen Nail Care
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off


Milani
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off

Covergirl
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off


Covergirl
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
2 for $8

All Revlon Lip Color
$5.99

Revlon Nail Polish
$2.99

Physicians Formula
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off

Wet n' Wild Cosmetics
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off

St Ives Skin and Bath Products
3 for $12 (Plus Get $5 Rebate)

Almay Eye Cosmetics and Removers
$4.99 (Plus Get $2 Rebate)

Beauty on a Budget: Biore Skin Preservation Review

Too old for acne? Occasionally get a blemish here and there? Want a skincare regime that's affordable and meant for your 30 something skin?

The new Biore Skin Preservation Collection is a new line of skin care created exclusively for those of us who are well out of our teens and settling into a some what normal skin time.

This actually fits right in with my skin as is. My skin is pretty normal, no break outs or acne as I'm a bit too old for those days. It's dry in certain areas, a bit uneven at time, even dull, and of course it suffers on a rare occasion with a pimple or two. It's in between skin which is exactly what the new Biore Collection caters too!

Jump ahead for a peep at the new collection!

Although the Muse normally relies on Lush and as of late H20+ as her skin care of choice she's quite a fan of Biore and thinks they make great items at an affordable price. If you're wanting a skin care line with an inexpensive price tag to address issues such as fine lines, uneven skin tone, blackheads, etc.....but you aren't of an age where your skin is completely out of a wack ala your teen years this new collection should suit. The new line consists of several items for moisturizing, exfoliating, and cleansing your skin.

One item that was particularly interesting is the Biore Self Preservation Dual Fusion Moisturize + SPF 30 ($15). Hmmm SPF 30 in a drugstore brand? Coolness. This dual phase moisturizer hydrates as it defends against UVA and UVB. The packaging is actually a dual pump which evenly distributes sun protection and moisturizer. For something that contains SPF it's incredibly lightweight and non greasy.




Biore Self Preservation Clean Things Up ($7) is a gel cleanser which is incredibly gentle on the skin. Some Biore cleansers have dried me out in the past but this is quite gentle and washes clean away. This fresh scented cleanser starts out as a gel and gently lathers up on your face rinsing away dirt and grime.


Biore Self Preservation Even Smoother ($15) is a smooth exfoliating scrub to gentle buff away dry skin and reveal brighter, even skin.


Biore Self Preservation Hard Day's Night ($15) is a night time moisturizer for alleviating dryness and dullness. It's quite lightweight for an night cream but it manages to absorb easily and leaves my skin nice and fresh come morning. I haven't noticed any difference in dullness but I've only been using for a week so far.


Biore Self Preservation See the Future Eye Cream ($15) is the newest eye cream in the Biore line. This sports a straight tip applicator quite like the Prescriptives Wrinkle Treatment that was recently released. The tip allows for precise application of the cream. Supposedly it brightens dark circles, fights fine lines, and battles puffiness. I haven't used it as of yet as I'm busy testing a new eye cream but I'm quite curious how well it will do combating my under eye woes! I wish more eye creams sported an applicator like this as I'm a victim of using way too much eye cream sometimes.




Overall, the entire Biore Skin Preservation line is a tad higher when compared to other Biore products however drugstore's always have sales and these particularly pieces are a tad more posh taking the SPF and the likes into consideration. If you're seeking a good quality skincare with a decent price tag I'm always one for recommending Biore.

The entire collection is available now at your local drugstore.

Visit www.biore.com for further info.

I know ALL of you use Biore!

Tell me what are some of your favs?

Mine are of course the Nose Strips!

Beauty on a Budget: Dove Body Wash with NutriumMoisture Review

Craving deep moisture to hydrate tired, dry skin? Dove has a brand new line of highly moisturizing body washes in three formulas to keep skin healthy and happy on a budget price!

Take a peep after the jump!

If you're not wanting to dish out $15-$20 dollars on body wash you can indulge in the fresh scented Dove Body Wash with NutriumMoisture. These highly moisturizing body washes lather up like a dream giving skin a much needed dose of hydration and moisture to keep you smooth and silky.

The washes come in three formulas for dry skin, sensitive skin, and even a formula for exfoliating tired skin and getting it glowing again.

Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash is ideal for normal to dry skin that needs an extra dose of moisture. This rich moisturizing cream body wash creates mounds of hydrating lather to get skin silky smooth!




Dove Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash contains moisture beads for gentle exfoliating as it hydrates.






Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash is ideal for those with sensitive skin that need a healthy boost of hydration from a body wash that's gentle on their sensitive skin.




The new Dove Body Wash with NutriumMoisture is available now at your local drugstore. Prices range from $2.99-$4.99 which is a great deal as they are incredibly large size. If you're not keen on spending alot on a shower gel these fit the bill for your beauty budget. Get super silky skin without making your wallet cry. The Muse is digging 'em as it's like using a rich moisturizing cream in my shower, my dry skin likey!

Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation Review

Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation gets a bad wrap on most reviews the Muse has read but I'll tell you a secret...shhh...I kinda dig it!

Jump ahead for my review.

When the Muse is feeling all lazy and isn't up for a whole face of makeup she uses a dab of Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation and calls it a day.

Before I tell you why I like it let me get the bad stuff out of the way. One, it's likely going to settle into fine lines or large pores if you sport either. Two, it's not going to mattify your skin, yes the name says matte, but I experienced no oil control when using it.


I hear so many reviews of how people look made up with this on and how it has a cakey finish and honestly I've experienced none of this. A simple dab will do you well so yes if you proceed to slather this on as you would a normal foundation chances are you will be made up. However, a simple dab or two and you'll be golden. This is the kinda foundation I dig for the days I'm being lazy. It's an ideal foundation for anyone who doesn't need nor desire a ton of coverage. It doesn't wear incredibly long but it's great for running errands with or heading out for a quick bite, etc....as it evens out skin tone and creates a good canvas for a simple blush or cheek stain. It's my minimal makeup product of choice.

The formula is a thick, whipped mousse that blends quite nicely onto my skin. I don't have fine lines nor do I have large pores so it absorbs easily, mess-free, without settling on my face like a mask. It feels incredibly silky and almost silicon-like. It's pretty pigmented and evens out my tone well erasing dullness and creating a good canvas for makeup. I tend to wear very minimal makeup when I use it as I don't think it'll hold well with a whole load of makeup but for use with a bit of cheek stain or powder blush it's perfection.






I'm not keen on the packaging as I'm a germ-a-phobe so dipping my fingers into a pot to apply isn't my ideal idea of good packaging. I tend to use a disposable sponge with each use that way I can get a dab on a new sponge without handling the product and creating a breeding playground for bacteria. After use I simply toss the sponge.

A find one or two dabs can do my entire face and I'm left looking quite flawless and ready for blush. As I mentioned above it doesn't wear incredibly long and feels like it melts off after about 2-3 hours of use but for the days I'm just running to the grocery or something unimportant it's great as I'm not keen on going out completely nude without a face on.

Overall, Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation isn't going to change your coverage life but it's a great one for minimal makeup days. If you have good skin and don't require a ton of coverage minus large pores or fine lines this should be a great little find for natural coverage.

Call me crazy but I tend to lean towards the likey side of this foundation.

Drugstore Drive-By: August 23 to August 29th

Take advantage of this week's drugstore steals and deals.

Jump ahead to start making your list!


3 Day Sale Only
Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express, XXL Extensions, or XXL Curl Powder Mascara
Buy 1, Get 1 Free

Covergirl Outlast Lip Color or Lipstain
Buy 1, Get 1 Free

Revlon
Buy $15 of Revln Face, Eye, Lip or Nail Cosmetics and Get $7 Bonus Bucks Back

Covergirl Simply Ageless Blush
$10.99

Covergirl Simply Ageless Foundation
$12.99

All Rimmel Mascara
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off


Maybelline Cosmetics
40% Off

Covergirl Lip and Eye Cosmetics
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off

Revlon Eye Makeup
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off

Almay Face Cosmetics
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off

Physicians Formula Face and Eye Cosmetics
Buy 1, Get 1 Free

L'oreal Cosmetics
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off


Revlon Cosmetics
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off

I know some of you asked I include Walgreens and Harmon's in with Drugstore Drive By but I don't always get the flyer for those stores for some reason, I'm working on it though!

Rimmel Sexy Curves Waterproof Mascara Review

Best news ever, my fav drugstore mascara has gone waterproof. w00t! I reviewed Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara for you before and it's recently been revamped to now include a waterproof version.


Jump ahead for more deets!

I generally loved Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara when I first tried it out but I prefer my mascara in a waterproof formula. Rimmel Sexy Curves Waterproof Mascara steps onto the scene with a brand new version and a waterproof formula. Score!

Now Rimmel Sexy Curves isn't going to change your mascara world but it's inexpensive price tag and very interesting applicator could prove it worthy of a pick up. The formula is nice and inky black and the interesting applicator pulls lashes upward and curls them very well for a longer, fuller lash look. The applicator is plastic and is made up of three round clumps. The trick to applying correctly and getting a solid, fuller lash look is to curl lashes prior to use as you'll see the best results if you do so. The applicator seems to allow good even coverage of lashes and grasps each one between the rounder clumps that make up the brush.






Like I said it's not going to change your mascara world but it's a cheap, inexpensive way to get fuller lashes on the fly for a great price. It's waterproof formula makes it smudge and flake proof so it's ideal for the humid days we've been having lately. It's unique brush makes it a winner for me and that's saying alot as you know the Muse isn't a fan of drugstore mascara so much.






Overall, I'd say it's worthy of a pick up and a try if you're in the market for inexpensive. It's always great having at least one cheap mascara in your makeup case as you won't feel so badly about tossin' it out for a fresh one every few months! Rimmel Sexy Curves Waterproof Mascara wins this Muse's vote for a good beauty on the budget pick.

Likey!

St. Ives Mineral Therapy Collection Review

Winter is around the bloody corner isn't it? How did that happen so fast. Well, if the Muse is being honest she doesn't really need cold, harsh weather to feel the dry, itchy, tightness that makes up her skin. My mother gave birth to a little baby crocodile because my elbows and knees are so dry it's absurd. I have to keep at them constantly by scrubbing away dead skin and moisturizing as much as possible to keep them nice and soft. Miss a single day and it's back to dry, flaky skin! Yak!

I got the chance to test out a new inexpensive beauty budget collection from St. Ives which is keeping my skin nice and hydrated right now and should keep it so throughout the long winter ahead!

Jump for it!

Considering the Muse is the first to sob at the state of the economy I've been keeping an eye out for any and all good budget beauty finds however they are so very few and in between. However, one great score is the new St. Ives Mineral Therapy Collection. Guys, def head into store for a sniff if possible as these smell so very heavenly which gives them a proper A+. Aside from smelling great they are heavily moisturizing and hydrating plus the formula contains no parabens or phytalates. The line includes three brand new products all $6.99 or under so you aren't breaking the bank by indulging.

St. Ives Moisturizing Mineral Therapy Body Wash ($2.99-$3.99) is a freshly scented moisturizing body wash made with natural ingredients. The formula is not tested on animals nor does it contain animal ingredients plus the bottle is made up of 20% post-consumer recycled material. The body wash is a smooth, creamy blend that lathers up very well and leaves skin silky and smooth. It's not drying in the least and it feels heavenly to my dry, crocodile skin.


St. Ives Mineral Therapy Body Polish ($6.99) is an exfoliating body scrub that is simply awesome. Muse Approval for this one. The formula is a thick, gooey paste much like shea butter with fine crystals blended in to gently exfoliate skin. It starts off as a moisturizing butter that scrubs away dead skin and later turns into a soft, smooth lather that rinses clean away. It's a gem, definitely purchase this if nothing else from the line. They have it available in three formulas which are Oatmeal & Shea Butter (gentle polishing made with oatmeal and shea), Collagen Elastin (Collagen and Elastin proteins for younger, smoother skin), and Mineral Therapy (blend of minerals). I tried the Mineral Therapy and it smells just as heavenly as the wash does. The scrub works very gently but still manages to whisk away icky dry flakes while leaving skin super soft and super smooth. Loves it. It's one of the few scrubs I've tried that doesn't scrub away to the bone....I'm sure you know what I mean. Some scrubs are mega harsh this is ever so gentle and still works at making my skin smooth.






Finally, you can follow up your hydrating experience with St. Ives Replenishing Mineral Therapy Advanced Moisturizer ($4.99). This is a thick, creamy intensely moisturizing body lotion to keep skin soft. If you experience dry, itchy skin in the colder weather this will be a welcome relief to keep your skin healthy and moisturized.


Count the Muse impressed with the St. Ives Mineral Therapy Collection. It's great, inexpensive way to get smooth skin. If you're looking for a budget friendly option I recommend these as they are truly good. Worthy of a pick up me thinks.

Muse Approved for purchase.



What are some of your fav St. Ives products?

I remember loving the St. Ives Apricot Scrub when I was in my teens. I seriously need to rediscover St. Ives as I forget how bleeding great it is.

Visit www.stives.com for further information plus check out the revamped packaging as the entire line is sporting new clothes!