Update: How I Cover My Dark Circles

This was filmed late at night so the lighting is yellow and my bags are worse than usual.

Burt's Bees Radiance Eye Cream

I discovered Burt's Bees years ago because of their lip balms.  It wasn't until recently that I realized that they also had skin care products as well.  After going through my jar of Bobbi Brown Hydrating eye cream ($50), I decided that I would look for a more affordable eye cream.  I stumbled upon Burt's Bees Radiance eye cream at CVS and decided to try it.

I wanted something that was equally as moisturising as my Bobbi Brown eye cream.  This eye cream contained Royal Jelly which is a substance made by honeybees and contains nectar, pollen, flower parts, vitamins, minerals, and other natural ingredients.  I don't know if it is because of the Royal Jelly, but I find this product to be every bit as moisturising as the Bobbi Brown Hydrating eye cream.

Burt's Bees website says this:  "This highly-concentrated formula also contains chamomile, cucumber and rosehip extracts, which are known to promote skin renewal and reduce puffiness and swelling. Natural mica diffuses light to minimize the look of fine lines".  I don't really suffer from any eye wrinkles so I can not comment on it's effectiveness in that area.

I haven't noticed any reduction in puffiness or swelling.  But to be fair, I don't believe there is any product that can reduce my hereditary bags. 

The product itself is slightly thin, but not runny.  It absorbs quickly on me.  I use it both at night and in the morning under my makeup.  It does not interfere with my makeup.  In fact, I think it helps my concealer glide on better.

It is 98.2% natural but does have a fragrance.  I do not find the fragrance to a bother but do find it odd that they decided to put fragrance in the product, since it's supposed to be natural.

Overall, I enjoy this product and I recommend it for those looking for a moisturising eye cream.  It retails for $17.99 at drug stores.

Manicure Mondays-OPI Overexposed In South Beach

OPI Overexposed in South Beach is a red based purple with subtle magenta shimmer.  It was released a few years back with their Miami themed collection.  I've been wearing a lot of pastels lately, so I wanted to switch it up.  I imagine this would make a great pedicure color as well. The formula was outstanding and only took 2 coats for opacity.  I just applied this on Saturday so I cannot comment on the wear.  I can say as I type this post, I have no chips.  I used CND Stickey base coat and Diamond Dry top coat.  What are you wearing this week?

What's In My Bag?

Summer Fragrance Favorite: Coach Poppy

I purchased this fragrance last summer and it quickly became a summer favorite of mine.  I couldn't wait for it to get warm again so that I could wear it! Coach Poppy has notes of cucumber flower, mandarin, freesia, jasmine, water lily, gardenia, crème brûlée accord, cedarwood, sandalwood, vanilla and whipped marshmallow.  It is a sweet fragrance but not sickly sweet.  It is the perfect summer fragrance!

The bottle is cute though a little juvenile.  I believe this fragrance was marketed to the younger demographic with it's packaging and bright pink color.

I purchased this from Nordstrom when it was exclusively sold there but I have now seen it at Sephora, Ulta, Dillards, & Macy's.  It was $60 for the 1.7 fl oz bottle.  If you are looking for a good summer fragrance, check this one out.

Manicure Mondays-OPI Stranger Tides

I'm back from vacation and feeling very refreshed and recharged!  OPI Stranger Tides was my vacation manicure and still on my hands as I type this.  I would describe it as a sage green.  It has lasted an incredible 9 days with just a tiny chip that happened last night.  I only needed 2 coats for opacity.  I used my CND Stickey Base coat and Diamond Dry top coat.

Vacation Time!

By the time you read this, I will be sailing the world!  Not really, but we'll be on our Western Caribbean Cruise.  I will get back to my regular posting schedule upon my return!  Love y'all!