Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Skincare and Makeup I've Been Loving


This is a random list of products I've used and loved lately. They are all products I'd give a 10/10! I had been using an inexpensive hair wand from Amazon that worked perfectly fine to smooth flyaways. However, I was curious to try this hair wand, and it was on sale in the Sephora sale. I ordered one, and this wand is night and day compared to the Amazon version. The product is like a hair cream vs a gel, so it looks much more natural. I also love the brush applicator, which is more like hairbrush bristles than a mascara wand, which distributes the product more evenly. I loved it so much I bought two more to keep one in my handbag, one in my bathroom, and one in my makeup bag. You don't need to take my word for it, either. Just read the reviews and you will be sold! 

Wella continues to create incredible hair products after incredible hair products, and this is another home run. It made my hair so shiny and smooth after just the first use. It's designed to deeply hydrate and smooth frizz-prone hair. I was in the misting rain the first time I used it, and my hair never became terribly frizzy. It makes my hair feel so soft, shiny, and healthy. I have used the Ultimate Repair and Fusionplex masks, which are great, but this one takes the cake. The scent notes are jasmine, vanilla, bergamot, peach, and sandalwood. The only way I can explain the scent is that it smells warm, fresh, and expensive. It's easily the best-smelling hair product I've ever used. 

Lip Stain in Sugey Girl
This is an easy-to-apply lip stain. The tip is like a marker, and the color is buildable. Sugey Girl is like a 'your lips but better' shade. It's not drying, and I like to top with a balm or gloss because I don't love matte lips. Because of the tip, you can use it as a liner. I have lightly lined my lips with this, and it's not noticeable but just makes them look fuller. 

Hyaluronic Acid Serum (also available here, use code SUMMERWIND)

My husband and I are big fans of this hyaluronic acid serum. Its texture is a smooth, lightweight gel that sinks into skin quickly. I like to use it before moisturizer, but you can use it day and night. It's the perfect lightweight solution for the summer months, and it truly works to hydrate and plump skin. 

Lipgloss in Sesame

I got a PR package from this brand, and I love every one of their products I have used so far, but this lip gloss is a standout. It's so smooth and hydrating, and the color sesame is a gorgeous everyday mauvey pink. This is a clean brand with all its products at a great price point. 

Cream Blush (found it on sale, but it is also included in this kit)// Sunscreen// Eye Cream

This is the best 'no makeup' look. It is the trifecta if you are just wearing athletic clothes to work from home or go on a walk. It takes 2 minutes to apply everything, and it's just a healthy glow. Most people would not suspect you have anything on your face. It just gives a pretty finish and healthy glow. 


This is one of the best products ever, and I don't talk about it enough. It's body moisturizer but called a 'serum'. The ingredients are at the skincare level, so you can even use it on your face. The texture is lightweight and moisturizing, and it sinks in quickly. There is absolutely no greasy feeling to this. I put it all over my body after every shower. The EWG rating is 0! I love the aluminum packaging and the pump dispenser. This is truly one of the best products I have ever used. You don't have to take my word- apparently, Gwyneth loves this, too

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I just tried on the NudeStix blush that came in the kit for the first time this morning and I absolutely love it! I actually forgot that it was included with my Dermstore order! It looks so natural and beautiful! Super happy!

Sydney Carver Snyder said...

I am so glad you love it! That kit is such a great deal and I don't know I would have tried it otherwise if it wasn't included in that kit but now so glad I've discovered it!

 

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