Sephora Favorites: Ultimate Skincare Vault

As you all probably know, I am obsessed with value sets especially the Sephora Favorites ones. The Sephora Favorities Ultimate Skincare Vault is an eight piece set focusing on skincare that is supposed to hydrate the skin for softer, smoother and healthy looking complexion.

This kit retails for 46 dollars Canadian and it does not include any full size products unfortunately!

Caudalie Beauty Elixir

I have tried this facial spray before and I did like it but I stopped buying because of the horrible spray nozzle, it always broke on me. Apparently, Caudalie has fixed this spray nozzle problem.  This spray is supposed to add radiance to the skin and tightens the appearance of pores. This facial spray can also be used to set makeup.



Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel

These facial peel pads are supposed to give the skin radiance and get rid of uneven skintone and texture, fine lines and wrinkles and large pores. I have personally tried the peel for sensitive skin and I did like it!


Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream

This hydration cream is supposed to give the skin 24 hour hydration. This face cream is infused with soothing rosewater and rose flower oil.





Fresh Soy Milk Cleanser

This cleanser removes makeup, dirt and impurities from the skin. This cleanser is a gel consistency and is safe enough to use on your eyes (it can remove mascara). I have tried this cleanser and I like it but not enough to purchase a full size (but I always like the travel size version)!

GlamGlow GravityMud Firming Mask

This is a mad based peel off mask that changes from white to a silver or chrome colour. This mask is supposed to tighten the skin.







Laneige Water Sleeping Mask

This is a gel mask that delivers hydration to the skin while you sleep. I have tried this product and I did like it! I also like to use sleeping masks during the day, I just leave it on for a few hours.

Ole Henriksen Truth Serum

This serum is packed with Vitamin C and collagen for brightening and all day hydration. This serum is also supposed to help brighten and firm the skin.






Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream

This eye cream has brighteners in it to brighten the under eye. This eye cream also helps to reduce the look of under eye bags and dark circles. My mom is a huge lover of this eye cream so this little sample went to her.

Overall, this value set seems like as good buy if you want to try a bunch of skincare products that hydrate the skin. I am disappointed that there is no full size products or some larger sample sizes. I am also disappointed that there is two Fresh products, not because the products are terrible or I don't like them but I don't like seeing duplicate brands in these value sets.

Have you purchased this value set or another value set? Any posts or reviews you want to see? Let me know in the comments!

Stay Beautiful,
Sarah

Sephora Favorites Quench Your Skin Review

We all know value sets are my favourite thing to purchase, so when I saw this value set, I knew I had to have it.

The Quench Your Skin value set includes 10 sample size or travel sized skincare products from multiple brands. This value set focuses on hydrating the skin. I paid 56 dollars Canadian for this value set.

Dr. Jart Water Drop Moisturizer

This is a lightweight moisturizer. I have used this product and it literally feels like you are splashing water on your face. This product seems to melt with the heat of your skin and it makes it look like water droplets on your skin. I really enjoying this product and I like that it is lightweight because it soaks into the skin fast.



First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration

This moisturizer provides long lasting hydration to even the driest skin, include those suffering with eczema! I really love this product! I used to use it religiously but then it seemed a bit too heavy for my face. However, I still use this product as a body moisturizer.



REN Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream

This cream is soothing and has antiaging ingredients. This product is supposed to hydrate even the most sensitive skin and protect from UV damage and antiaging.






Origins Drink Up Intensive Mask

This is an overnight mask that is supposed to provide hydration to the skin. This mask is also formulated to help stop the skin from becoming dehydrated. This mask is my current favourite hydration mask (read more about it in my updated skincare routine).


Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream

This moisturizer is delivers hydration using hyaluronic acid and tamarind extract. These two ingredients are supposed to help make the skin visibly hydrated and plump. This product is also supposed to brighten the skin.





Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cream

This product is supposed to provide hydration to give the skin a healthy glow. I have used this product and I really like it. I find it soaks into the skin quickly and it does make my skin look healthy. I also like the way it feels on the skin.


GlamGlow Glowstarter Mega Illuminating Moisturizer in Nude Glow

This product is supposed to create a dewy, healthy looking glow to the skin. This moisturizer comes in 3 colours, however, I'm not sure what kind of effect the colours are supposed to have.





Fresh Seaberry Moisturizing Face Oil

This oil has a lightweight formula so it quickly absorbs into the skin. Not only does this oil provide hydration but it supposedly helps keep a youthful appearance.




Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream

Drunk Elephant skincare is very popular in the beauty community. This cream is supposed to brighten the skin and improve the firmness of the skin without feeling heavy or greasy.






Josie Maran 100 percent Pure Argan Oil

This oil can be used to provide hydration to the skin, hair and nails. I personally like using argan oil with heavier face creams as it lightens the face cream and I get the benefits of the oil without feeling greasy.


That's everything in this value set! I personally think this value set is worth it as it includes some popular items and new items! I really hope Sephora comes out with a value set for the oily skin girls (and guys!) out there!

Did you purchase this value set or will your purchase this value set? If you purchased it, do you have any favourites? Let me know in the comments below!

Stay beautiful,
Sarah

Sephora Favourites Give Me Some Nude Lip Review

As many of you know, I have an addicted to the Sephora Favourites value sets! I am also currently on a mission to find my perfect nude lip so when Sephora released this value set I knew I had to have it!

This Sephora Favourite Give Me Some Nude Lip value set is 33 dollars Canadian you receive 6 lip products from multiple brands in nude shades. There is 2 full sized products included in the kit.

Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Honeycomb

I personally really like Bite Beauty lip products so I am always happy to see the brand included in value sets like this.  This colour is described as a beige nude which I think is accurate. The Amuse Bouche lipsticks are very pigmented and creamy. The lipsticks also have a lemon scent to them. This product is not full size.


Buxom Full on Lip Cream in White Russian

This lip product is a classic in the beauty community. This lip cream is a pigmented gloss that is made of ingredients to plump the lips. This colour is a very light nude and I also see a bit of pink in it. I have had this lip product before and I did like it but I didn't wear it very often because I found it very sticky. This product is not full size.


Estee Edit The Barest Contour Lip Liner in 05 In The Buff

Estee Edit is a new line of products by Estee Lauder. I haven't tried many of these new products so I was excited to see this included in the set. The colour of the lip liner is nude with a bit of brown in it. I like the colour of this liner because it seems like it would match any of the colours in this set. This product is full size.


Marc Jacobs Le Marc Lip Crème in 246 Slow Burn

I love receiving Marc Jacobs minis in value sets! Le Marc Lip Crèmes are my favourite as the lipsticks are usually super pigmented and creamy! The colour Slow Burn is described as a rosy nude and I like this colour. This product is not full size.

Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid lipstick in Queen B

The Melted Matte Liquid Lipsticks are newer to the Too Faced product line so I haven't tested them yet. When I swatched this lipstick it glided on very nice and the pigmentation seems to be very good. This colour is a mauve-nude. This product is not full size.


Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in 1993

The vice lipsticks come in many different formulas, this one is a comfort matte. I have received Vice Lipsticks in other value sets so I know I like the formula! This colour is described as a medium brown nude and to be honest, it scares me a little because of how brown it is. This product is full size.

Overall, I am super happy I purchased this value set! I like the variety of different nude shades in the set and the different formulas. Although, most of these brands are familiar to me, I am still trying colours I would never pick for myself.

Have you purchased this value set? What are your thoughts on it? Also, any of your favourite nude lipsticks you think I should try? Leave your recommendations in the comments below!!

Stay beautiful,
Sarah

Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Lip and Liner Review

For those of you who don't know, I am a HUGE value set lover especially the Sephora Favorites ones! I recently picked up the Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Lip and Liner set (which is unfortunately not available online anymore). This is a multi-brand kit featuring lip products in a variety of colours and 4 different liners. I paid 72 dollars Canadian.

Benefit Cosmetics They're Real double the lip in Fuchsia Fever

This is a lipstick and liner in one. I really enjoy the colour of this product, however, this 2-in-1 idea seems a tad gimmicky. I also feel like it may be hard to get a defined edge with the liner. This product is not a full size.


Buxom Full-on Lip Cream in Kir Royale

I have tried this product in a different colour and have enjoyed the formula! I am super excited to try this product again in a dark colour. The Kir Royale shade is described as a rich wine which I think suits this colour. This product is not a full size.



Ciate London Liquid Velvet in Voodoo

This product is a matte liquid lipstick but it also claims to be moisturizing. The colour payoff of this product is incredible. I love this dark colour and because it is such a dark colour with intense pigmentation, I like that it is liquid lipstick form. This product is not a full size.

Estee Edit Lip Flip Shade Transformer in 02 Turn Down

This product takes any full coverage lip product and darkens it. I think the concept of this product is great but I have yet to try it over an actual lipstick. This product is matte and also comes in a yellow shade which is supposed to be brightening. This product is full size.




Know Cosmetics No Bleeding Lips Secret Lip Liner

This is a clear lip liner which is supposed to create an invisible line around the lips. I have had this product before and I liked the fact that it matched every lipstick. However, I'm not 100 % sure if it did a great job at keep my lipstick from feathering. This product is full size.





Laura Mercier Lip Pencil in Naked

I have never used a Laura Mercier lip liner before but I am excited for this product! When I swatched it, this lip pencil had amazing application and colour payoff. I also really like the colour of this liner. This product is full size.



Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge in M-401 Mat

This is a beautiful, almost classic, red colour. Although this product is matte, it didn't feel dry when I swatched it on my hand and the colour pay off was incredible. I haven't tried any MUFE lipsticks before. This product is not full size.



Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi Shine Lip Lacquer in Pretty Thing

Although this gloss is a beautiful dusty rose colour, it has my biggest pet peeve when it comes to glosses, it is super sticky! This product is not full size.


Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella

I love the Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencils, I personally own a few, this colour being one of them. I love the ease of use with this product and the colour payoff is great. I also like that these lip pencils are not super drying on the lips either. Since I have this colour already, it will be paced a long to a friend. This product is not full size.


Smashbox Always Sharp Lip Liner in Crimson

This lip liner has a sharpener built right into the cap so every time you twist the cap on, it sharpens the lip pencil giving you a perfect point every time. I like the idea of the always sharp pencil however it does seem a tad wasteful as I can sometimes get a few uses out of the pencil before having to sharpen it again. The true red colour of this pencil is beautiful and the colour payoff is good. This product is full size.


Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Beso

I can't remember if I have tried a Stila liquid lipstick before. This colour is a true red colour that has amazing colour payoff. This product is not a full size.


Tarte Tartiest Lip Crayon in Mood Ring

This lip pencil is part of Tarte's new Tartiest line. When I tried to swatch this liner, it was very hard to twist up and I found the product itself to be very dry and hard. This product is not a full size.

Too Faced Melted Matte Lipstick in Sell Out

This is a described as a soft pinky-brown colour. I can't wait to try this colour, I'm currently searching for my perfect nude! This product is not full size.

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture in Number 70

I always really like YSL lipsticks, I have a bunch of the Oil in Stick. This lipstick looks like a really pretty nude colour which again, I can't wait to try! This product is not full size.

Overall, I am really happy I purchased this kit as there are some shades, formulas and new innovations that I have yet to try. However, I am a bit disappointed that most of the full size items are the lip liners.

Have you purchased this kit? What are your thoughts on it? Also, any recommendations for nude lipsticks?

Stay Beautiful,
Sarah