Love It or Toss It, #3

A few weeks ago, Gummy and I started a little series where we selected a few products to use that we weren't so sure about. We decided to use them over the course of a weekend, and make that final decision. Check out the last two posts here and here.

This weekend, I selected a few products that I hadn't used in ages. Read on to see what made the cut! 

Sephora Contour Eye Pencil 12HR Waterproof in Flirting Game
I love the shade of this eyeliner and how creamy it is to apply. Unfortunately, it bothers my eyes a little and definitely does not have 12 hour wear. I wore it one day and by lunch, it had majorly creased in my monolid area. By the end of my workday, it was nearly gone. This one is a definite toss for me, though if you don't have troublesome lids or sensitive eyes this may be great for you. 

Revlon Baby Stick in Pink Passion
I believe this was LE for the summer collection, and I'm not even sure what possessed me to pick it up given all of the mixed reviews. It is a bright pink in the tube, but quite sheer on the skin. On my face it has just the right amount of warmth. It is super easy to use, and much easier to blend than the Revlon PhotoReady Cream Blush. There's not a whole lot in the tube, so I'm hoping this will be something I can manage to use up one day? 

Nars Velvet Gloss Pencil in New Lover
This is such a great natural shade - really, my fiance couldn't even see it on my lips, and for me that is a real sign of a "my lips but better" sort of shade. I love the creamy formula of this, and it isn't drying at all. This one wore off when I ate, but I recall having Mexican Rose, another shade in this line, stay on as a stain even the next day. I like how easy it is to use this one though, and I sure don't mind reapplying this if I ever remember!

Benefit Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow in Holy Smokes!
I love cream eyeshadows, and I jumped on this repackaged and reformulated version this past spring. I love the grayish taupey shade, and the creamy texture. While I've read that some don't like the packaging, I quite prefer this to the old style - it is much easier to get at the product in this flatter packaging. This wears pretty well on me, and even after 12 hours, I see only minor creasing in my monolid area that is perfectly acceptable to me. 

Swatches below. L-R: Nars Velvet Gloss Pencil in New Lover, Revlon Baby Stick in Pink Passion, Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Holy Smokes!, Sephora Contour Eye Pencil in Flirting Game

All in all, I guess I only have one dud from this week's selections, though perhaps once I get through everything I'll have to go through everything again with a more critical eye? Or maybe by then I won't feel the need to edit down the collection.

Have you tried any of these products? How did they fare for you? I'd love to know!  

 All products were purchased by me. This post contains affiliate links.

Fall Beauty Must Haves

I can't believe we're approaching the end of September already, though my skin definitely knows that fall weather is here. I've gathered a handful of my cold weather essentials to show you today, from my staple hand cream to the red lipstick of the season. 

Now I just need to find a miracle serum... Watch the video to hear more about my fall picks, and I'd love to hear about yours! :) 

BLOG - bronzerbunny.com TWITTER - twitter.com/bronzerbunny INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/bronzerbunny Products Mentioned Candles: Bath & Body Works Autumn, Autumn Day, & Farmstand Apple Hand Cream: Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve Lip Balm: Hourglass N28 Lip Oil Body Cream: Lush Dream Cream A good serum!

Products Mentioned:
Candles: Bath & Body Works Autumn, Autumn Day, & Farmstand Apple
Hand Cream: Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve
Lip Balm: Hourglass N28 Lip Oil
Body Cream: Lush Dream Cream
A good serum! 
Lipstick: Tom Ford Crimson Noir
Nail Polish: Nails Inc Gel Effect Polish in Kensington High Street
Fall Accessory: American Apparel Circle Scarf

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Wake Up to Origins GinZing Energy Boosting Moisturizer

During the summer, I was looking for a really light feeling moisturizer that absorbed quickly and felt light on the skin. I have always enjoyed Origins moisturizers, and I was curious about Origins GinZing Energy Boosting Moisturizer when it was released, so I picked up a jar. 

What I love about this cream is that it is scented like oranges and is super light in texture. There is no stickiness at all when you apply this, and it absorbs so quickly that you can get to the rest of your routine. While I find the jar packaging inconvenient, this isn't a deal breaker for me usually. 

I think this moisturizer would work great for oily to normal skin types, and is perfect for hot and humid weather. My skin has been so dehydrated and my summer has been so dry that many days, this isn't enough. However, when layered with an SPF, it works pretty well for me. If I remembered to use serum, I'm sure it would be even better! :) 

Have you tried any products from the Origins GinZing line? If so, what did you think? I'd love to know!

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Products That Didn't Work for Me, #4

It has been a while since I've talked about the products that don't work for me. I've mentioned a few disappointments here and there, but I wanted to show you all two products that I think could be good but just aren't right for me. 

First, the Phyto Phytopolleine Botanical Scalp Treatment  is a product I desperately hoped would work miracles. Recommended for unbalanced scalps, this treatment has an intensely herbal scent, as it full of rosemary, sage, eucalyptus, and cypress. I'm not a fan of the scent, and the first time I used it, I feared the herbal almost chemical-y scent would stick to me forever. Thankfully I've discovered that a good cleansing shampoo afterwards will get the scent out, and my Philip B. Avocado & Peppermint Shampoo  was perfect for the job. I also liked the product initially, as it does provide some itch relief when you first apply it. Really, my scalp wasn't terribly itchy for 3-4 days! However, this product is .8oz and $38, and at that price I really expect it to repair my scalp. It didn't, and my scalp is still itchy. Perhaps I could've stuck with it and tried the whole bottle, but I decided it wasn't worth the trouble and returned it. 

The other product I was really excited to try was the Koh Gen Do Moisture Spa Gel, a product that is meant to be a one-step moisturizing product to replace serum, emollient and lotion. I love the idea, and I am a big fan of Koh Gen Do, but this just felt sticky on my face and never went away. I thought perhaps I applied too much, and applying less didn't help... I also wasn't anywhere humid, so I was bummed. I can't deal with feeling any tackiness on my face, so this is a no for me. However, it did feel pretty decently moisturizing, which is great for my super dehydrated skin that never seems to be satisfied. Bummer, cause I really wanted to love this!

What do you think of these products? Have you tried them? Do you have any recommendations for a super hydrating face product or a something that will calm my itchy scalp? I'd love to know!

P.S. To follow this series, do check out the previous posts here..  

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