Product Reviews

My Top Six::

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 by Libby

I was cleaning out my bathroom earlier this week and realized that I had way too many products that I bought, used once and then never used again. And on the other hand, I had multiples of products that I try, love and will never give up! I realized that I’m wasting way too much extra cash on products that I barely use when I know that there are products that I’ve tried, tested and swear by. So to help keep my bathroom organized, my beauty bank account full and my skin clear and bright, I’ve made a list of the 6 products that I absolutely cannot live without. From here on, I’ll stick to these 6 base products and only add new things {like trend items} when the season changes or when something really amazing peaks my interest.

Image Skincare- Ageless Collection

This line was introduced to me by my dermatologist and it’s insane how well it works. My favorite is their “Ageless The Max” product, you can read my full review of it here, but just know that this is worth every penny of it’s $90 price tag.

Juice Beauty- Stem Cellular Repair Eye Treatment

Let’s face it, I’m getting really old and my need for a good eye cream is immediate. I love Juice Beauty and I love this eye treatment even more because I will literally see a difference overnight in the bags under my eyes. {not kidding}. You can read my full review of this product here.

 

Boscia- Luminizing Black Mask

I’ve already openly expressed my obsession with Boscia, and this is the mask where it all began. I just ran out, and I need a refill in the worst possible way. And let’s be honest, so do you. Don’t even try to tell me that you don’t want brighter, clearer skin. You do. Go buy it, and then buy one for me as well. Oh and Santa sweetie, while you’re at it, pick me up their Detoxifying Black Cleanser- I’m dying to try it.

Revlon- Strawberry Suede Matte Lipstick

I love this Revlon shade, but I’m really into Matte Lipstick of any color right now. This is my favorite lip trend that is definitely here to stay with me throughout Spring/Summer. If you’re interested, I’ll show you next week how you can achieve the perfect, smear-free matte lip that will last for hours!

Chanel Levres Scrintillantes Glossimer- in Bagatelle

This is the best lipgloss ever created. It lasts, it shines and it’s absolutely beautiful. If you’re going to treat yourself, start with Chanel and you will never be disappointed.

Jane Iredale- Pressed Foundation

You know how sensitive I am about the products that I put on my skin, and I am in LOVE with Jare Iredale products because they are 100% pure and free of any type of chemicals that could clog your pores. Jane Iredale actually makes the most pure mineral makeup on the market. Because it’s so pure, You could leave this makeup in your bag for 5 years and it would still be good because there’s nothing for bacteria to build on. It’s definitely not a bargain priced product, so this has definitely become my one major splurge product. Make sure you pick up their Antioxidant Hydration Spray to set your powder with- it keeps your makeup on for HOURS.

 

What are your six favorite beauty products that you can’t live without?? Leave your answer in the comment section below!

xx,
Libby

Libby Loves Lipgloss:: My Favorite Gloss

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 by admin

Obviously it should come as NO surprise that I am a lip gloss addict, hence the name of my weekly post. I have a minimum of 4 lipgloss’ in my purse at all times, and most of them are barely a shade different. I’m such a sucker for great texture, a little bit of shine and a long wear-ability. What I love the most, though, is when I find all three of my favorite qualities in one lipgloss for a great price. Friends, I have stumbled upon your next favorite addiction:: L’Oreal Paris’ ‘Le Gloss’. Oh, it’s SO good::

 From left: Baby Blossom, Peach Fuzz, Chocolate Obsession, Watermelon Obsession, Plum Rush

I picked this up at Target a few weeks back simply because I thought the name was so dang cute and the packaging made it look really quality. {Sigh, I’m such a sucker for good product branding!} I opened it up as soon as the target checker girl said ‘Have a nice day’ and I haven’t looked back since! Let me tell you a little more about what’s so great about this drugstore find:

  1. It has great pigmentation, so the colors are on point! My favorite, Baby Blossom (nude, far left), goes on your lips as a nude and throughout the next couple of hours it settles into a really beautiful opalescent nude that shimmers perfectly in the light.
  2. This lipgloss is infused with hydrating Omega 3, Vitamin E and Argan Oil, so your lips are perfectly glossy and ultra soft.
  3. It layers well! Try pairing on their Plum Rush (far right) over your favorite fuscia lipstick and the result will be one gorgeous, bold lip! I love this for Spring!
  4. It comes in SO many different colors! Once you start, you just can’t stop, so you might as well just pick up 2 or 3 from the get go! Don’t you love that they weren’t afraid to do such bright colors? I love that!

If you just start with one color, try a neutral color like ‘Nude Illusion’, ‘Peach Fuzz’ or ‘Naturally Nude’. You can purchase this lipgloss from any drug store or specialty beauty store like Sephora or Ulta.

Have you tried this lipgloss before? If so, make sure you let me know what you think in the comment section below!

xo,
Libby

Libby Loves Lipgloss:: A Little $5 Fix

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 by admin

A couple of weeks ago while Christmas shopping at Sephora, I picked up this little treat for myself as a reward for successfully buying everyone gifts and making it out of this crazy holiday season alive. At the tiny price tag of just $5, it was easily justifiable.

So what does it do? This tiny little silicone pad invigorates your skin and helps to clean your pores better than just washing your face with your hands would. It helps to gently exfoliate the skin leaving you with a softer, healthier face.  Plus, if you have any old scarring  that you’re trying to get rid of, this is a great tool to use! Did you know that massaging your face and scars in a circular motion will help to encourage your skin cells to rebuild, which helps with skin elasticity and brightness?

To use this little $5 fix, all you do is take your cleanser, put it on top of this little pad and gently rub it around in a circular motion around your face. It’s that simple! It doesn’t take any extra time or any extra effort, but the reward is really amazing. Your skin will feel twice as clean!

Talk about a worthwhile investment…

Beauty Best:: Skincare

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 by admin

One of the most important parts of knowing how to take care of yourself correctly is finding the right skincare products for you. Did you know that your skin absorbs 60% of the products that you put on it?! That’s why researching products and finding out what’s actually inside is so extremely important! Luckily for you, we’ve done the research and are here to give you four amazing tried and true skincare products that are POSH approved and recommended–

This product is the closest thing to magic that we’ve ever come across in the beauty world. B.B. Cream is this amazing product that helps diminish the appearance of pores, fine lines and uneven skintone while providing natural coverage that conceals imperfections. It comes in one shade, and it blends with every skin tone… seriously! While this product is technically a skincare product, you can use it as a base for your foundation and you’ll love how it enhances your cheekbones and adds the perfect highlights to the rest of your face. This may be our favorite product of 2011! We love Boscia’s product because it’s packed full with healing ingredients like jojoba leaf and willowherb, and their B.B. cream has SPF 27 inside, so you won’t have to worry about sun damage throughout the day.

We found JuiceBeauty by accident and fell completely in love with this Green Apple Peel for sensitive skin. JuiceBeauty is a 100% organic company that uses juice as the base for every product rather than the typical water base that other organic companies use, which means that every product is packed with antioxidants and vitamins. This product helps to reduce breakouts, discolorations and fine lines, and the antioxidants in the juice help to leave a glowing complexion. Beware: the smell is intense, but it’s completely worth the 10 minutes of smell once you see your radiant skin after washing it off!

Is anything worse than a nasty little blemish popping up the morning of a big day? Well, or really even just on a normal day? That’s why we’re so excited to tell you about this Alba treatment gel that we found while trolling Target one day, and we haven’t used another spot treatment since! It’s made of 2% salicylic acid (the most common ingredient in acne fighting products), willow bark extract and aloe and chamomile for soothing the redness and inflammation. You’ll start to notice a difference in just a couple of hours (seriously, we swear!) and for only $9.29, you will not be disappointed!

 

This Olay Total Effects Cleanser is one of Jewell’s favorite drug store beauty products because it really works! It is a daily cleanser that removes all dirt and makeup (even that stubborn mascara that always seems to leave residue!) while the 7 anti-aging benefits help to revitalize your skin. Your face feels clean, refreshed and radiant after every wash! What a steal!

 

Do you have any skincare products you absolutely swear by?? We’d love to hear what they are in the comment section below!

Beauty Review:: Boscia Revitalizing Black Hydration Gel

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 by admin

I have a confession to make: my name is Libby and I am a complete beauty product junkie. We here at POSH have heard your cry for more beauty product reviews and I am here to deliver!

Here’s a little bit more about me: I work at POSH as a writer for Posh’s Black Book and an online merchandiser at ShopPoshBoutique.com, I love a strong red lip {so chic on all skin types!} and I am way too passionate about women {and men!} taking care of their skin. My bathroom is overflowing with beauty products because I feel a strong need to always be on top of the latest beauty trends and I am never one to shy aware from taking a beauty risk. My favorite night consists of watching The Real Housewives of Anywhere while putting on my favorite mask and enjoying a glass of red wine. All that being said, I have so many exciting things to share, and I can’t wait to get down to all the beauty basics with you in my new weekly post we’re calling “Libby Loves Lipstick” {Cute, no?}. So without further ado, here’s my favorite beauty product right now that I absolutely CANNOT live without::

BosciaRevitalizingBlackMask | PoshsBlackBook.com

I was introduced to Boscia Skincare by my cousin’s wife, and based off of her glowing reviews of their Luminizing Black Mask, I figured I’d just give it a shot.  What I found was an unbelievable skincare company that I seriously love. {You’ve seen Boscia mentioned here, here and here}

Most recently, I bought the Revitalizing Black Hydration Gel because I had read really positive reviews and had to try it for myself. And I have to say, it’s A-MAZING. It’s cool to the touch, so it tingles your skin for about a minute after applying which is when it instantly tightens and refines your pores, and the charcoal {that’s what makes it black. Don’t worry, it dries clear} absorbs excess oil and impurities while the glycolic acid clarifies your skin and smooths out rough texture. It absorbs excess oil so it keeps you matte the ENTIRE day.

I’ll be honest, the first 6-7 days that I used it, I hated it- my skin got aggravated and broke out. But after that first week, my skin has cleared up, smoothed out and is THE softest that it’s ever been. I’m pretty sure that my skin was just purging out the impurities, which is typical when you begin using a new product. Whatever it was, I don’t care, because I am in LOVE with the what it’s done to my skin since then. I use it as a replacement for my moisturizer in the AM, but it can be used at night as well. Using it just once a day has provided more than enough moisture to keep my skin soft the entire day though. I don’t think I’ll ever go without this product going forward- it’s seriously just that great.

I would highly recommend this for all skin types. You will NOT be disappointed with the results.

 

Do you have any questions about this product? Leave your questions in the comment section below and Libby will answer them right away!