Glamglow Powermud Dual Cleanse Treatment - Quick Review

I bought this on a whim at my last visit to Sephora. It says that it is supposed to remove the buildup of oil, makeup, and bacteria that gunks up your face throughout the week, and I was intrigued. Also, it smells AMAZING!!! As I mentioned in my June Lusts post, my skin has been out of control lately, so I thought this might be a good way to help clear it up.

It has a very thin formula, and applies to the skin very smoothly. It's nice because you don't need a ton of product. It dries to a clay finish, like most face masks. It tingles a bit for the first couple of minutes, but that doesn't bother me. It also definitely tightens up the skin. When you go to rinse it off, the mask turns to an oily finish, which you are supposed to massage into your skin. It is lightly exfoliating when you rub it in, and it really helps cut down the initial "dryness" that you sometimes get with a face mask.

 

I did this before I went to bed, and when I woke up the next morning, my skin looked really great! It was smooth, and has a nice glow to it. Overall, I really recommend this product. It is a bit expensive ($69.00 at Sephora), but I think if you are looking for a solution to help clarify your skin, then this is worth it. Also, I can see this lasting a really long time due to the little amount you need to apply, and the starting consistency. I will definitely repurchase when I run out!

St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse in Dark - Quick Review

I am the first to admit:  I used to be a tanning addict. I went to the tanning bed pretty much every day during college, despite knowing how horrible they are for your health, and skin. I didn't care. I don't like being pale, which I know is superficial, but I feel as if I look a little dead without a little color. After a serious scare with a family member and skin cancer, I decided to drop the tanning all together and start being a responsible skin owner.

I purchased my first bottle of St. Tropez Self Tan Mousse (regular version) last year. I was really scared to use it at first, because I thought I was going to make a mess of myself. Surprisingly it was very easy to apply, and the color looked really natural. That bottle literally lasted me 9 months. Granted, I didn't use it every day, but still. That's pretty good.

When I ran out, I decided to try the dark formula. The regular was good, but I wanted a little more color for summer. And I am SO glad I went with the dark formula.

Don't be scared by the word "dark", because in reality, it is really not that dark. It gives a nice brown tan, and it looks very natural. With the normal version, I never applied it to my face, because there wasn't too much of a difference between my face and my body, so I could just use bronzer. However, with this one I do apply it to my face. Otherwise, if my makeup ever failed me, I would look absolutely ridiculous. It doesn't make me break out, and my skin doesn't have any weird reaction to it, so I don't mind doing it.

I apply this using the tanning mitt, after I shower and exfoliate, right before I go to bed. I apply with long sweeping strokes, then buff the color in where necessary. 2 pumps per arm, 3 per leg, 2 for chest, and use the excess for my face (making sure not to get it into my eyebrows). I make sure to apply sparingly to my hands, knees, ankles, and elbows, but if you accidentally apply too much to those areas, just apply some regular lotion and buff with a clean towel. At least, that's what I find works for me. I get dressed in loose, dark clothing after the tanner has dried, and then go to bed. When I wake up in the morning, I shower and use a loofah to get rid of the guide color. I'm left with a really pretty tan, that isn't too Jersey Shore, in your face.

Overall, I am really really pleased with this product and will DEFINITELY repurchase!