BEAUTY ROUNDUP | Year in Beauty: 2016 Edition Part 2

I decided to split this up into two parts because it was getting too wordy. Hopefully, this makes things easier to digest! In this part, I'll be talking about eight other products I've loved throughout the year 2016 but didn't have a category for them. *EDIT 7/18/18* Wow, it's now mid-2018...way to go procrastination. I literally had three products to talk about before I could post this and just left it until now...well, at least I have a good memory because those last three left a very lasting impression on me. >.<

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BLOGMAS | Day 12: My Winter Skincare Routine for Combination Dehydrated Skin

I haven't written a dedicated skincare routine post in two years and while the steps haven't changed, the products sure have! My current routine is much more involved and focuses on hydration rather than maintenance. I still use my Paula's Choice products for acne treatment so I didn't include them here. These are all the basic steps that I think should be included in a skincare routine if you have normal to dry skin like me. 

I divided this post into my morning and night routine to make things easier to digest. I don't think the actual products matter but the function they serve is important. If you already have something you love serving that purpose, then keep using it! These are some of my recommendations if you wanted something new to try.

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BEAUTY ROUNDUP | August 2016

The end of August has been a busy month for me as I went back to school. As such, blog posts will be even more sporadic than they already are, haha. But anyway, let's talk about all the products I've been using all month. This one is heavily skincare-based as I've been reaching for all the same things from the previous months, so if you want to know about my makeup favorites, check the previous Beauty Roundups!

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PRODUCT SMACKDOWN | Vitamin C Spot Corrector: Garnier vs Paula's Choice

It's been a hot minute since I've done a product review so I'm sorry if it's not up to my usual thoroughness. Also, it's been a year and a few months since I've finished these products so my memory isn't the best but I'll be as descriptive as I can. You're probably here because you have some dark spots you'd like gone. So let's see how these stack up to each other, eh?

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS | Lancome Dream Tone Dark Spot Corrector in 2

When Lancome released its new skincare line, the beauty world went abuzz. I was especially intrigued by the Dreamtone line because I have a lot of hyperpigmentation spots from post-acne marks that I'd like to get rid of. There are 3 formulas, targeted at the skin problems that different skintones battle with the most: 1 (fair), 2 (medium) , and 3 (dark). I got mine in 2.

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS | The Face Shop The Smim 3D Radiating Moisturizing Solution Ampoule

This past winter, my skin was beyond dry. It was so confusing for me because I have combination to oily skin. I had no idea how to help it retain its moisture, thinking that if I slathered on a thick cream, I'd be helping my skin. Doing that didn't help out my skin much and felt really heavy and uncomfortable. Layering my skincare would be much more helpful than slathering on one product.

Since I was at my parent's house for the break, I didn't have access to my usual products. I had a bunch of samples that I was accumulating at home so I decided to look in that stash for a solution. Long story short, The Face Shop The Smim 3D Radiating Moisturizing Solution Ampoule* (super long name) was something that I was hoping would help.

Photo courtesy of THEFACESHOP.com

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS | Amore Pacific Moisture Bound Rejuvenating Serum

I've been doing a lot of First Impressions and today's Impression is going to be on the Amore Pacific Moisture Bound Rejuvenating Serum*. According to Amore Pacific,

"This highly concentrated, lightweight, oil-free treatment quickly penetrates into the skin, working to visibly improve skin by minimizing fine lines and wrinkles, restoring skin density and a radiant youthful complexion."

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REVIEW| Garnier Skin Renew Clinical Dark Spot Corrector

Having acne prone skin, I have suffered from hyperpigmentation scars for a very long time. Nothing I did seemed to lighten them. Hearing about the Garnier Skin Renew Clinical Dark Spot Corrector piqued my interest. I have used it since January and am now ready to share my results with you!

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EMPTIES | December 2013: Part 1 (Skincare Edition)

So it's time for another empties! I've been trying to use up some of my products to make room for some new ones. These are a combination of skincare products and some makeup products that I've used up!

I got a sample bag from Sephora last year and some of these products were really awesome! I haven't used the Algenist Alguronic Acid yet.

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PRODUCT SMACKDOWN| Clinique Acne Solutions Spot Healing Gel vs. Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment

I don't know about y'all, but I have been breaking out more than usual due to the weather change. My skin freaks out every time the seasons transition from summer to fall. It probably doesn't help that I also moved into a more humid climate recently. In order to combat these face demons (grav3yardgirl reference), I've been using a lot of acne spot treatments!

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