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Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Illuminating Serum
Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Illuminating Serum
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This fabulous (yes, I said fabulous) product could not have come into my life at a more appropriate time. Literally, the morning that I had squeezed the last little bit of concealer out of its tube, I was given the opportunity to try Tarte’s Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Illuminating Serum. I know it’s not exactly concealer, but believe me, it can sure work like one!

Upon application, the Illuminating Serum served its purpose and brightened my skin w,hile adding the perfect amount of shimmer. What I like most about the serum is that it blends very well into your natural skin tone—no need to apply tons of other products to blend it in!

The Amazonian Clay Illuminating Serum is formulated without: parabens, mineral oil, petrolatum, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate, synthetic dye, and synthetic fragrance. Plus, it is cruelty-free and vegan! I love the natural aspect of Tarte’s products, and if you are as big of a fan as I am about natural products, then you should give one or more of Tarte’s products a try.

The opinions expressed here and the labels used are for informational and discussion purposes only. EndlessBeauty.com may have received the product courtesy of the company but is under no obligation to review it.

Ingredient List:
Aqua, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, benzophenone-3, , cyclopentasiloxane, glycerin, PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone, dimethicone, sodium chloride, stearic acid , aluminum hydroxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane, calcium sodium phosphosilicate, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, hexyl laurate, saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) extract, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, citrus medica limonum (lemon) fruit extract, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, camellia oleifera leaf extract, panax ginseng root extract, ginkgo biloba leaf extract, anthemis nobilis flower extract, butylene glycol, phytantriol, kaolin, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, retinyl palmitate, tocopherol, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, boron nitride, palmitic acid, dextrin palmitate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium dehydroacetate, methicone, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, mica,titanium dioxide (CI 77891), iron oxides (CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).
SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF
5

I'm a huge SkinCeuticals fan, and I was really excited to try one of their antioxidant serums for my face too.

The SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF treatment contains ingredients derived from the bark of fruit trees, and additional ingredients that promise to prevent premature signs of aging, correct existing photodamage divide and conquer the range of reactive oxygen species throughout the skin, prevent cell mutation by shielding your skin's DNA, accelerate cell turnover, boost skin's support structure, and inhibit UV-induced discolorations. Whew! That's a lot of benefits. 

The treatment looks and feels like oil when it goes on, but it doesn't feel like oil once it's on your face. It's actually surprisingly light. I used the treatment every morning on a clean face prior to me putting my makeup on for the day! My skin instantly felt a little tighter--I knew I was doing my skin a great favor. So far, I like the results. My skin feels and looks brighter, and cleaner. I'll definitely keep using, and I'm looking forward to the results! 

Ingredients: Water, eau, dipropylene glycol, alcohol denat., ascorbic acid, butylene glycol, triethyl citrate, phloretin, ferulic acid.  

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Paula's Choice Super Antioxidant Concentrate
Product Review: Paula's Choice Super Antioxidant Concentrate
4.75

I already use and love Paula's Choice cosmetics, but after reading about the benefits of serums, I tried this Paula's Choice one. I was blown away, totally amazed at how silky it made my skin feel!

You put on just the littlest bit and your skin feels the smoothest it has ever felt! I kept stroking my face because it was so unbelievably soft, smooth, and silky. There's no other word to describe the texture of my cheeks, chin, forehead, and nose than "silky." I'm in love.

There are a ton of benefits, of course:

  • Innovative blend of proven antiaging ingredients your skin needs to look and act younger
  • Helps your skin repair itself while promoting healthy collagen production
  • Vitamin C works to increase firmness, even your skin tone, and enhance radiance
  • Reinforces your skin's barrier to enhance healthy functioning
  • Spreads easily and absorbs quickly, making your skin extraordinarily smooth
  • Perfect as a silky primer for your foundation
  • Fragrance- and colorant-free because it's whats best for your skin

Paula Begoun, the genius behind Paula's Choice, is a champion for beauty in the industry and has made another fantastic product.

Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone (silicone slip agents/suspending agents), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (stabilized vitamin C/antioxidant), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 (cell-communicating ingredient), Tocotrienols, Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidants), Ubiquinone (coenzyme Q10/antioxidant), Thioctic Acid (alpha lipoic acid/antioxidant), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (stabilized vitamin C/antioxidant), Ferulic Acid, Caffeic Acid (antioxidants), Beta-Glucan (anti-irritant), Saccharomyces/Selenium Ferment (skin-conditioning agent/antioxidant), Superoxide Dismutase (antioxidant), Epigallocatechin Gallate (green tea-derived antioxidant), Ergothioneine (mushroom-derived antioxidant), Glutathione (fruit-derived antioxidant), Xanthophyll (antioxidant pigment), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract (antioxidant), Ceramide 3, Glycerin (skin-identical ingredient), Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract (anti-inflammatory agent), Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract (antioxidants), Cyclomethicone (silicone slip agent), Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil (emollient), Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol (preservatives), Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol (slip agents)

The opinions expressed here and the labels used are for informational and discussion purposes only. EndlessBeauty.com may have received the product courtesy of the company but is under no obligation to review it.