Anew Rejuvenate Revitalizing Day Cream

One of my best friends in the whole world is one of those embarrassingly over-the-top gift givers. One Christmas, I got him a sweater and he got me some perfume and a jar of facial moisturizer from Chanel. I told him off for spending so much money, but fell in LOVE with the moisturizer. It was SPF 25, and it made my face feel so soft in those brutally dry winters. It didn’t absorb quite as well into my then-oily skin during warm weather, but still, I loved it. Eventually, of course, I ran out and when I went to repurchase it, I realized my best friend is totally cracked more generous than I'd known. There was no way I was forking out $100 for moisturizer. Seven years later, I still hadn’t found anything coming close to that quality for under $40.

Fast forward to Christmas, when my mother-in-law visited. She has recently started selling Avon, and to support her I ordered a few things. I’ve been using a tinted moisturizer that I like, but I wanted a regular moisturizer to go under the powder foundation I sometimes use. On my mother-in-law’s suggestion, I ordered the Anew Rejuvenate Day Cream, SPF 25. I love it. I love it at least as much as I loved my Chanel moisturizer! It has a really pleasant scent, and a lovely, creamy texture that absorbs quickly into my skin. Within a few minutes, my skin feels soft and I can’t tell I’m wearing a product at all – no greasy residue or feeling of heaviness that I get from most moisturizers. I have normal skin now -- thank you, Accutane! -- and my morning application lasts all day. At $30 for a 1.7oz jar, it’s certainly not drugstore cheap, but it’s a steal for the quality of the product.

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Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Lotion

I find myself always trying new lotions, and I've found quite a few good ones.  This Lubriderm lotion is one of the better ones I've tried, and it's available at your local grocery or drug store and is mid-priced.

I don't have very dry skin - my skin is normal and can fluctuate depending on weather, how much I exercise, etc.  However, I like to feel extra supple and moisturized, so I usually go for lotions with extra "umph".

This particular formulation is creamy, but not greasy.  It soaks into the skin quickly and hasn't rubbed off on my clothing.  My skin feels good throughout the day, and I don't feel the need to re-apply very soon after - except MAYBE with hand lotion throughout the day from using my hands so often at work.


Overall, it's a solid and affordable product that I'd recommend to others.


Note - this does contain mineral oil, which I believe some women avoid if they're tanners.  I'm pasty, so it doesn't pertain to me. :)

My Favorite Night Balm - C.O. Bigelow

I was searching for a night balm to keep my lips moistened throughout the night, as Vaseline and Chap Stick weren't cutting it. I also figured keeping my lips totally moisturized throughout the night would mean less aging around the lip area. 

Most of the night-time lip treatments I found were either ineffetive (like the Neosporin one) or really pricey.  I stumbled on this night balm at Bath & Body Works and have kept a tube of it in the bedroom ever since!

I use this almost every night - it's deeply moisturizing, not sticky or liquid-y.  It soaks in.  And since I've started using it, I haven't had chapped lips once.  The moisture throughout the night has made my lips healthier and better looking overall.

Regular price is only $7.50 on this, and the tube lasts a long time.  But Bath & Body always has sales as well, making it even cheaper.  

Definitely a recommended product!

Product link: http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10951198

Welcome to my blog!

After leaving countless reviews of products on various retailer websites, Amazon, etc., I decided it might be fun to blog about products I've tried and loved, liked, or possibly hated.  I find that lots of products reviewed in magazines are crazy expensive, and not every real girl can afford those items.  While I definitely believe in paying for quality, there are great products and values out there. 

Let the product blogging commence.