MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream.

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Summer time means I am using a lot of waterproof and water resistant products. Some are great and I highlight them here. Many are sub-par, especially when it comes to eye shadows. I find that many of the waterproof shadows don't last without starting to cake or crease throughout the day. Such is NOT the case with these new creamy beauties from MAKE UP FOR EVER.

Meet Aqua Cream. A very smooth and creamy, super long-lasting, waterproof, crease proof, full of pigment eye lip and cheek creams.  If you are looking for all of those requirements, then you may have found your new best friend.

Aqua Cream comes in the following 21 shades, listed as safe for lips and cheeks or eyes and cheeks:

Shades for Lips and Cheeks

  • #5 Peach
  • #6 Fresh Pink
  • #7 Fuchsia
  • #8 Red
  • #9 Coral
  • #10 Orange

Shades for Eyes and Cheeks

  • #1 Anthracite
  • #2 Steel
  • #3 Silver
  • #4 Snow
  • #11 Gold
  • #12 Golden Copper
  • #13 Warm Beige
  • #14 Satin Brown
  • #15 Taupe
  • #16 Pink Beige
  • #17 Plum
  • #18 Purple
  • #20 Intense Blue
  • #21 Turquoise
  • #22 Emerald Green

Aqua Cream is available now at Sephora only, where each one is $22.00.

*Press sample(s) of the product(s) featured was provided by brand or brand representative for editorial consideration.

Vichy Aqualia Antiox Anti-Fatigue Eye Stick.

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Vichy Laboratories has discovered a pretty powerful antioxidant, that when combined with other vitamins, is creating revolutionary new products. These products are all apart of the new Aqualia Antiox line up of products that include Antioxidant Fresh Serum, 24 Hour Moisturizing Fluid SPF 12 and an Anti-Fatigue Eye Stick.

I had a chance to test the Anti-Fatigue Eye Stick and I am really glad that I had this opportunity, as I am hooked on this beauty and it goes with me everywhere I do.

Before I tell you why, I learned a bit about the key ingredients in this new line of products, particularly the Eye Stick for which I tested, so let's get into that.

Vichy has gone to work with some pretty heavy duty ingredients and created a powerful antioxidant they are calling Citrus Polyphenol. Citrus Polyphenol as an anti-oxidant works deep within the skin to strengthen stem cells by canceling out the stress. As that is basically what an anti-oxidant is created for, this ingredient combined with Vitamins C & E works to combat the stress (in this case what causes puffiness and dark circles around the eyes).

So, why is this Anti-Fatigue Eye Stick now carried in

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StriVectin-SD Eye Cream.

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Wow. Sometimes products just knock me off my feet, that I need to shout to the skies just how fantastic they are. Such a case is with this great little tube of StriVectin-SD Eye Cream, from Klein-Becker.


This is probably the fastest working eye treatment I have ever used! Within just days, my entire eye area is smoothing out. Especially under my eyes, the skin is toned, a bit taught, and such an even shade of color. The fine lines around my eye are diminishing! The area is almost strangely smooth - really.

StriVectin-SD Eye Cream is a multi-action orbital eye area perfector enriched with Striadril, a key compound containing patented pentapeptides that help to significantly improve the appearance of fine lines by aiding the build up of collagen. Unlike many other anti-aging treatments, Striadril is more stable (for longer shelf life), better tolerated (causes less irritation), safer, and more effective.

I remember testing this product out a few years ago when it was firt on the market, and after my tube was gone, I thought I was onto bigger and better things. I am thrilled to have been re-introduced, and this will become a long-time staple back into my skin care routine.

If you need really quick help in your eye area, I urge you to try out this eye cream. StriVectin-SD Eye Cream sells for $59 at Sephora. It is a true bargain for what it does.

*I received a press sample of this product.