Valentia 20% Vitamin C Even Glow Serum Review

Hey guys!

Today I wanted to talk about this amazing product I have recently added to my skincare. I have extremely dry skin that's pretty dull in the winter, so I am always looking for
products to give me major hydration and to even my skin and give me a glow! My usual skincare routine is exfoliating with my Clarisonic, moisturizing with a cream moisturizer (my HG St. Ives Timeless Skin) before bed and in the mornings.

I have always heard about the benefits of adding a serum to your skincare but hadn't tried any until now. The product I'm using is Valentia Even Glow Serum 20% Vitamin C Antioxidant Treatment by Valentia Skincare. I absolutely LOVE it!! It claims to even skintone, increase glow and radiance, absorbs rapidly, boosts collagen production, and reduce wrinkles and fine lines. I've gotta say, it honestly works. It comes in a glass bottle with a squeeze top drop applicator which makes it super easy to apply. The serum isn't clear like I had anticipated, instead it's a bright orange that smells like oranges! Not in a overly powerful or pungent way, but in a refreshing way. It absorbs so fast and my skin immediately feels refreshed and firmer. After a few uses I could see how much my skin has improved. I look more radiant and my skin feels firm but soft, more even skintone. You can but it off of amazon at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HJD8NLY/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&qid=1419303367&sr=1&keywords=vitamin+c+serum.   List price is $85 but on Amazon you can get it for only $35!



















*Product was sent to me for reviewing purposes. All opinions are accurate and my own.

Cranberry and Gold Holiday look!

Hello lovelies!!

In honor of the holidays coming up, I wanted to do a colorful and festive look perfect for going out, holiday parties or anytime! Cranberry seems to be an up and coming shade that a lot of people have started wearing either in their wardrobes or in their makeup looks. It's such a beautiful shade that compliments any skin tone and eye color. This look is very easy but packs a lot of punch!

I first prepped my face applying Vitamin C serum by Valentia Skincare (review coming next!) to my face and neck. After that dried, I moisturized with St. Ives Timeless Skin and waited about 15 minutes to ensure my face was properly moisturized. I proned my face using Chanel Sheer Illuminating Base. Next, I lightly dabbed Hard Candy Glamoflauge concealer onto my most problematic areas (on my chin and around my nose) and on any blemishes without completely blending it in. I then buff L'Oreal True Match Lumi first starting with a light later and applying a second layer to ensure proper coverage. Next I applied Benefit's Boi-ing concealer under my eyes, on my chin, along bridge of nose and on forehead and blended to create a highlight.

After basic skin prep, I filled in my brows using Benefit's Brow Zings and cleaned up lines using Benefit's Boi-ing concert again.  Then I primed eyes using Lorac's Behind the Scenes Eye Primer.  Using the cranberry shade from Bh Cosmetics 120 Eye Color Palette 3rd edition, I blend the color into crease and slightly on outer edges of lid.  Then pack on Gold from Lorac Pro Palette onto lid and around tear duct.  Using Espresso also from the Lorac Pro Palette I carve out a 'V' shape to accentuate the putter edge of my eye. I take the Cranberry shade again and blend into lower lashes and Espresso over top. Then I line my eyes with L'Oreal Telescopic waterproof liquid eyeliner and coat lashes with Benefit's They're Real Mascara and L'Oreal Butterfly Influenza.

Next I lightly dust face with setting powder and contour hollow of cheeks and nose with Benefit's Hoola bronzing powder. Then I finish with Cargo's water resistant blush in Los Cabos to apples if my cheeks and apply L'Oreal Colour Riche Balm in Rose Elixir onto my lips for a suttle, basic color.