Skin Care

Aveeno Positively Radiant #Ad

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There are more items in the Aveeno Positively Radiant Family, however. I’ve been using the Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub regularly for weeks now. I’m almost done with my 5 oz tube! This physical scrub is a great way to turn over those dead skin cells to reveal the more youthful, hydrated skin beneath. The texture of this scrub is extremely refined, so it’s gentle for a physical scrub. Best of all–for the sensitive skinned like me–the formula is noncomedogenic and hypoallergenic.

Aveeno Positively Radiant Targeted Tone Corrector is a spot treatment. I’m jealous of anyone who doesn’t know what that means! This treatment contains the Aveeno Active Naturals Total Soy Complex to correct uneven skin tone, and also contains Vitamin A. This brightening cream is great to use as a first step in an evening moisturizing regimen, topped with your favorite moisturizer.

MSRP is $6.99 for the Aveeno Positively Radiant Skin Brightening Daily Scrub, and $14.99 for the Aveeno Positively Radiant Targeted Tone Corrector.

Retailers include Amazon.com, Target.com, and Drugstore.com. Click HERE to read more about it at Aveeno!

The products featured in this post were press samples. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

Exuviance Skincare Review

Exuviance Skincare Regimen, Review #bblogger #exuviance #skincare — Exuviance Skincare Regimen

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In response to my interest, the team at Exuviance passed along the skincare trio photographed above: Exuviance Multi-Protection Day Crème, Exuviance Evening Restorative Complex, and Exuviance Vitamin C+ Anti-Aging Booster. Click through the jump to read about each product and my Exuviance skincare review! Retailers of Exuviance include NeoStrata.com and Ulta! [Read more…] about Exuviance Skincare Review

NEW Vaseline Intensive Care Healing Serum Review

Vaseline Intensive Care Package, With Magnolia Bakery Sweets! — NEW Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Healing Serum Package, With Magnolia Bakery Sweets!

NEW Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Healing Serum, Nestled In With Magnolia Bakery Goodies

Vaseline-Intensive-Care-Healing-Serum-Lineup — NEW Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Healing Serum Lineup!

[button link=”https://www.ragingrouge.com/about-raging-rouge/raging-rouge-llc-disclosures” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow” color=”RR” shape=”rounded” size=”small” align=”right”]Press Sample, Sponsored[/button]It’s that time of year readers! After a long, tough Winter, I’m sure your skin is looking dry. Remember, we’re only weeks away from warmer weather, shorter sleeves and hem lengths, and (gasp) Spring Break! If you’re looking for a weapon to wield in your war against dry skin, Vaseline has just launched the NEW Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Healing Serum in three different “flavors” to help you win the battle! The claim to fame of this new product is it will deliver 10x the healing power to your skin over time using three ingredients: PPAR Activators, Elastomers, and Vaseline® Jelly.

Straight-up Vaseline® Jelly has been a long time favorite of mine for Spring-season prep, so when I recently had the opportunity to test drive all three of these new formulas I jumped at the chance. I was delighted when my samples arrived nestled in a bed of goodies from Magnolia Bakery treats!

Let’s go through the pros/cons:

1) The Vaseline Intensive Care Healing Serum formula absorbs quickly after application. This is a huge deal. No one likes to wait around after application for their lotion to absorb. All three absorb quickly, but of the three Radiance Restore seems the slowest to absorb, so if this is your hang-up, pick Advanced Relief or Deep Repair.

2) Vaseline Intensive Care Healing Serum delivers instant gratification. Immediately after applying, skin looks smoother, younger, and more healthy.

3) The product is long lasting! If you’re like me, you wash your hands regularly throughout the day. The new Vaseline Intensive Care Healing Serum won’t wash off! This formula lingers even after a long, warm, hand washing.

4) The Vaseline Intensive Care Healing Serum has a fantastic price! MSRP is only $7.99 and the tube is on the large side. This moisturizer will last for quite a while, so it’s budget friendly if you plan to apply it to your entire body on a daily basis.

5) The Vaseline Intensive Care Healing Serums are scented. This can be a pro or a con, depending on your personal needs. Each scent is soft and feminine, and does indeed linger after application. My personal opinion is an unscented version would make this product lineup truly complete.

NEW Vaseline Intensive Care Healing Serum Review

Vaseline Advanced Relief Healing Serum — Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Healing Serum, Advanced Relief

Advanced Relief Healing Serum is the potion you should select if your dry skin is also itchy or irritated. This formula is also the gentlest of the three in my opinion, so it is an obvious choice for sensitive skin. The formula has the feminine scent of rose and amber (I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Men LOVE amber)!

Vaseline Deep Repair Healing Serum — Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Healing Serum, Deep Repair

Deep Repair Healing Serum felt the richest and thickest of the three to me. This formula has a sweeter scent of amber and jasmine. This is the formula to pick if your skin is dry and cracking, and is the most intense moisture of the three.

Vaseline Radiance Restore Healing Serum — Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Healing Serum, Radiance Restore

Radiance Restore Healing Serum has the dreamy scent of Cocoa Butter (combined with black currant, but my nose detects only Cocoa Butter). It’s a great pick if your skin is looking dull, as this formula is intended to restore the radiance of the skin while providing moisture. This is the best formula to pick if you’re not a fan of scent, as the fragrance is more subtle.

Vaseline-Magnolia-Bakery — Pretty Little Treats From Magnolia Bakery

Close-up of Magnolia Bakery sweets! I couldn’t help but think of these little “x” confections as kisses from the brand!

Vaseline-Intensive-Care-Healing-Serum-Types — Vaseline Sweets For The Skin, Nestled In Magnolia Bakery Treats

Here’s the Vaseline Intensive Care Healing Serum product lineup once again. Which formula do you think is right for you?

Suggested retail price is a mere $7.99 for a 6.8 fl. oz. bottle.

Click HERE to visit the Vaseline Intensive Care Website. Be sure to “like” the Vaseline Facebook page, to keep up to date on new launches and news!

Vaseline sponsored this blog post. The opinions and text are all mine. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

Aveeno Ambassador

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A huge surprise was how my Aveeno goodies arrived. They were housed in a gorgeous Angela & Roi handbag, filled with other goodies for travel. Here are the deets:

Angela & Roi Sunday Tote II handbag (Available for pre-order at $150, approximately 3-10% of the retail price is donated to a select charity)
The Calendar of Awesome 2015
Travel sized sewing kit.
A gorgeous Totes umbrella. Monsoon season is approaching in the desert, so this baby will stay in my trunk.
Johnson & Johnson First aid kit. This will also stay in my car. I like something portable like this kit to have on-hand in the event of a playground mishap.
SKYREADY kit for healthy travelers. This contains wipes, an eye mask, ear plugs, a nose/mouth mask, vitamin C, and hand sanitizer. Planes are dirty. People are dirty. Stay clean!
Well Kept Screen Cleaning Towlettes. These keep your screen clean, clearing germs and smudges!
Ban.do Mobile Charger I personally always tote a little extra juice, you never know when you’ll need it!
Flight 001 Go Clean “Stuff” Bag, for those extra little items that always go missing!
Tile for iOS and Android (to help find those missing keys)
Rock, Flower, Paper Cosmetic Bags. I live for little pouches like these!

The products featured in this post were press samples. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

Beauty Bloggers Go-To Products

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Beauty Bloggers Go-To Products

NARS The Multiple: This product is the holy grail of cream cheek color, so much so that many consumers forget why it’s named The Multiple in the first place. This NARS product can be used on eyes, lips, and cheeks. It’s a tube of makeup versatility that’s perfect for any beauty-lover in a hurry or needing to travel light. Retail price is $39.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple: This cleanser is the perfect balance of price and effectiveness, and I’ve been using it for so long I tend to hoard it when I can get a discount (like the XL sizes offered at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale). Retail price is $11-36, depending on size you select. Shopping tip for Philosophy lovers: the larger the bottle, the less you pay per ounce!

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish and Mineralize Skinfinish Natural are my all-time favorite MAC products. I love instant gratification, and applying this all-over face powder instantly delivers a look of youthful radiance. Retail price is $32.

Laura Mercier Smudge Brush: In just about every makeup brush category, I can rattle off a few brands that offer great choices. In the smudge brush category, the Laura Mercier Smudge Brush always clearly rises to the top in my mind, and I reach for it routinely. This small domed brush features dense bristles that smudge an eye pencil application to perfection. Retail price is $24.

Laura Mercier Kohl Eye Pencil: That soft, sultry eye makeup look you’ve been seeking out? Laura Mercier Kohl Eye Pencil delivers. It also comes in almost-black color choices for beauty lovers who want to add a slight touch of color to their makeup routine. Retail price is $24.

MAC Lipstick: I hate to just say “MAC Lipstick” without being specific. If I was forced to name a favorite at gunpoint, I would probably scream out “Cremesheen” but the truth is I simply love my MAC Lipstick, in every and any finish! Retail price is generally $16, but varies if an item is a limited-edition shade.

Algenist Genius Anti-Aging Cream: The team at Algenist once passed along their Genius Anti-Aging Cream, and it’s been quite the remedy for my dry, aging skin. It feels great when I apply it at night, and also really brings the skin back to life making it look more youthful and healthy. Retail price is $110.

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick: Bobbi’s Shimmer Brick is the gold standard if you really want to glow. Pink Quartz is my all time favorite, but I’d happily grab any Shimmer Brick shade I can get my hands on! Retail price is $44.

Estee Lauder Resilience Lift Extreme Foundation: I’m going to be honest and tell you I was torn on which Estee Lauder foundation to include in this list. Last year the brand simply won me over with their new Perfectionist Youth Infusing Makeup, but since I haven’t replenished that bottle yet using my own $, I’ll write about Estee Lauder Resilience Lift Extreme, a product the brand sent me to sample many years ago and I’ve purchased many times since. Resilience Lift Extreme contains a cocktail of ingredients that boost collagen production and instantly make skin appear firmer (and therefore younger). Retail price is $42.

Click HERE to grab these goodies at Nordstrom.com. The makeup featured in this product review was a press sample. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.