Best in Beauty | Anua K Beauty Skincare Review #yesstyle

I know I'm late to the K beauty bus, but as they say, better late than never!

I've been testing out the K-beauty brand, Anua Skincare, courtesy of YesStyle.

I chose to try their Azelaic Serum Set for calming and soothing, and I'm super impressed. I saw a huge difference after one use! After a rough night, it was really showing on my face the next morning. I started using Anua skincare that morning, and it transformed my skin right away! 

These products not only soothe and hydrate, but also tackle redness and dark spots. I've been using these products for a week now, and I can't rave about them enough! My skin looks more awake, much clearer, brighter - redness is gone, my skintone is more even. The products are so hydrating and unbelievably soothing to my dehydrated and aging skin.  Keep on reading to learn more about this simple but effective routine that repaired my skin barrier.

I'm loving this simple but thorough skincare routine. I start with a gentle cleanse, then follow up with the AM and PM routine as outlined below.

Product used:

✨️ Step 1- Azelaic 10 + Hyaluron redness soothing pad

✨️ Step 2- Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum

✨️ Step 3/PM- PDRN Hyaluron Acid 100 Moisturizer Cream 

✨️ Step 3/AM - Zero Cast Moisturizing Finish Sunscreen SPF 50+ 

✨️ Weekly treatment- Heartleaf 70 + Hyaluron Soothing Collagen Mask

✨️ Step 1- Azelaic 10 + Hyaluron redness soothing pads

Active Ingredients: azelaic acid for spot care and redness soothing, plus hyaluronic acid for hydration.

These soothing pads come with a small pair of tweezers to select a pad, making it convenient and hygienic. The pads are very thin and saturated with skincare goodness! They are incredibly soothing to my dehydrated skin! Seriously, each step in this routine just adds another layer of hydration and feels like a lot of TLC (tender loving care) for my skin.  These pads can be used AM and PM, and/or mixed with your other skincare.

✨️ Step 2- Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum

Active ingredients: 10% Azelaic Acid, 3 Types of Hyaluronic Acid, ANUA Genlte Calming Complex.

This serum is like a drink of water for my skin. It instantly soothes my skin and helps with skin texture. 

✨️ Step 3- AM - Zero Cast Moisturizing Finish Sunscreen SPF 50+ 

Active Ingredients: sunscreen offers SPF 50 broad-spectrum protection with 80-minute water resistance, shielding the skin from UVA/UVB rays. Formulated with Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerin.

The sun is the biggest cause of aging to our skin. I always wear sunscreen now. I wish my younger self were aware of the damaging rays of the sun so I could have prevented a lot of aging to my skin. I definitely feel protected from further aging of my skin by wearing this SPF 50 every single day!

✨️ Step 3- PM- PDRN Hyaluron Acid 100 Moisturizer Cream 

Active Ingredients: Formulated with PDRN derived from salmon DNA, this daily moisturizing cream helps maintain long-lasting hydration while enhancing a healthy, natural glow.

I use this moisturizer at night after the serum. It was surprisingly hydrating for such a lightweight moisturizer. It's not greasy but imparts lasting hydration. 

✨️ Weekly treatment- Heartleaf 70 + Hyaluron Soothing Collagen Mask

Active Ingredients: Anua’s exclusive HEARTLEAF+ complex, Hyaluron, and collagen synergy help soothe and calm the skin, deeply nourish it. 

These masks are such a treat for my skin, just like this entire line of products. I have gifted these masks to friends and family, and they have all come back to rave about them!

So far, my skin and I are thrilled! My aging skin looks more youthful and brighter in such a short time. I can't wait to see the long-term benefits.  The products work so well together. It's a simple routine that's extremely effective and SO affordable! These products work better than some very high-end brands, and the prices can't be beat! I am completely sold and highly recommend them!

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Thank you, Anua Skincare and YesStyle, for sending me these fabulous products to try out 💚💙🩵 

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Annabelle Lipsies: Cotton Candy & Lychee Swatches And Review!

I picked up a couple of Annabelle Lipsies recently. I love these twistable crayon style makeup items, there's something fun about them. 

Just by looking at them, you might think of them as something just for teens, but that's definitely not the case.

I picked up Cotton Candy (left), and Lychee (right) 

Each Lipsie is scented after it's namesake. Cotton Candy has a subtle scent and Lychee is quite strongly scented but the scent wears off quickly.

Lychee on the bottom & Cotton Candy on the top for all swatches

You can see in the photo above that Cotton Candy has a different finish from Lychee. Lychee is a cream finish and Cotton Candy has a sheen to it.

In the last two pictures, I built up the colour more.

I took several photos of the same swatches just with different angles and lighting.

Annabelle Lipsies in Lychee & Cotton Candy

The Lipsies come in many colours and range from clear to very bright and bold colours. Since I don't suit bold colours, I chose 2 of the light shades.

The Lipsies have a very emollient/ balm like texture. They are great for an everyday no-makeup-makeup look with these lighter colours. I don't even need a mirror- I can just swipe them on while on the go.

I find the Lipsies are very hydrating for my aging lips. I think anyone who wants hydration with some colour would like these. As I age, I lean towards more sheer and balm like lip products as I find they give a more youthful appearance to my aging/ dehydrated lips.

Annabelle Lipsie in Cotton Candy

I never do lip swatches, so forgive my lack of lip swatching skills.

I really like the cotton candy one. It's still a very sheer and natural looking colour but adds just enough colour to my lips for a healthy look.

Annabelle Lipsie in Lychee

Lychee is very subtle, mostly sheer. I wish it was more pigmented as it would make a great nude shade. This colour can cling to dry patches a little as you can see in the bottom photo.

Both colours are very comfortable on the lips and hydrating, with zero stickiness. 

Cotton Candy is my favourite of the two. Plus, it wore all day long! I couldn't believe it! Lipsticks don't even last as long on me. Lychee did not last quite as long. Maybe because they have different finishes.

The only caveat is that the covers don't snap on. I am worried that the covers may come off in my purse or pocket.

These retail for $3.98 here in Canada. I had some $2 off coupons from Annabelle, making these less than $2 each!

Annabelle is a Canadian brand that is also Cruelty-free. (win-win!)

Have you tried these Lipsies? Which ones do you love?

Amy
xoxo

Lise Watier Hydraforce Hydra-Protective Creme-Gel Moisturizer #Review

I was so excited to get the opportunity to try out Lise Watier's Hydraforce Moisturizer thanks to Lise Watier and GlamSense. As most of my readers know I am a total skincare junkie and I love to test out new skincare products, and this is my first experience with any Lise Watier product!

I received a full size jar of Lise Watier's Hydraforce for normal to dry skin accompanied by an interesting little blue device (more on that in a moment).

This moisturizer is part of Lise Watier's new line of weatherproof moisturizers that is tested in extreme conditions, and proven to increase skins moisture levels 3X.

Info from Lise Watier's website:

The formula’s effectiveness lies on the remarkable power of Gaspé Algae Extract. A survivor of harsh environments, the Gaspé algae has developed a highly efficient resistance system, enabling it to thrive in severe conditions. Its extract guarantees the skin’s global hydration, transforming it into a veritable defensive shield.

My skin bio: My skin is combo/oily but dehydrated and acne prone, add in the fact that I'm aging and it's tough to find skincare that is hydrating enough but doesn't cause me to breakout.

The moisturizer has a refreshing scent, nothing overwhelming and it dissipates shortly after application.

The consistency is like a cream-gel hybrid and very refreshing on the skin.

I found that the cream sinks right into my skin without any greasy residue and a little really does go a long way. It also made a fantastic base for my makeup!

I should note, that although I like to layer my moisturizers with serums and oils (that's just the skincare junkie that I am), I did not need to with this moisturizer. It was hydrating enough on it's own!

My skin was left feeling hydrated all day long. It was so soft and plump that I seriously couldn't stop touching it.. I know that's a no-no! I found the cream very soothing to my dehydrated and reactive skin, and I didn't experience any breakouts or irritation whatsoever. I was left with plump, youthful looking and feeling skin. My skin looks firmer and my pores are much smaller. I couldn't be happier with my results!

Now, about the little blue device. This instrument has sensors that detects the amount of moisture in your skin. It works in conjunction with Lise Watier's Hydra-Detect App that you download to your phone.

After downloading their Hydra-Detect app on my phone and plugging the instrument into my cell phone, it's ready to detect the levels of moisture in the skin simply by holding the sensors against my skin.

Just wait till you see the results in the charts below!

The Hydra-Detect App

As you can see the app is divided up into; Hand, T-zone, and cheek, where you will check your moisture levels.

This part of the app shows the various levels of moisture and what they mean ie. dry, hydrated etc.

I took before and after shots of the app showing the moisture levels in various parts of my skin. As you will see, the results were remarkable!

The pictures on the left are before application of Hydraforce, the pictures to the right are after application of Hydraforce.

Cheek

As you can see (above) my cheek went from 51.2% to 84.8% after application of the Hydraforce moisturizer. 

I was impressed!

T-zone

 Here my T-Zone went from a low 37.6% to 72.1%!

Hand

Lastly, my hand went from 32.3% to 64.2%

Chart Summary

This is a fantastic moisturizer for anyone! Moisture is the foundation to youthful looking skin. I am of the belief that even oilier skin types need moisture. So, if you're stripping your skin like I used to, stop, and give it the moisture it craves! When you dehydrate your skin, you age it, and can cause acne and wrinkles. I should know, I dehydrated my skin for a long time.. until I knew better. 

Now, I can have plumped, younger looking skin without the acne! It's a win-win!

This product also comes in a formula for normal-combination skin and there is also a lip balm in this line which is on my list to try.

This product retails for $45 CAD for 45ml

I received this product free for testing purposes, all opinions are my own.

#getinthebubble

Amy

xoxo

Paula's Choice- Anti-agng skin care review: Skin Recovery Replenishing Moisturizer

I received my first order with Paula's Choice the other day. I got a $10 off coupon that I found online plus they had free shipping, so I figured I didn't have much to lose- the $26 skin product I wanted to purchase only ended up costing me $16! I did have to pay a $5 customs/brokerage fee and tax however, but it was still a deal! 

Here is what came in my package:

 I ordered the Skin Recovery Replenishing Moisturizer ($26 reg) and a nice size at 60ml! The other items are samples and some skin care booklets that all came free with my order.  When you checkout on the website you are able to add 3 free skin care samples of your choice. I'm excited to read the free skin care booklets too, since I'm a total skin care junkie! 

Here is the Skin Recovery Replenishing Moisturizer that I started yesterday:

 I used the Recovery Moisturizer last night with my Holistic Vanity Argan oil (from Pure and Simple Spa) over top and Pure and Simple's Algae Serum underneath. My skin stayed hydrated until I woke up... I couldn't stop touching my skin! Even with the Argan oil, a lot of my other moisturizers fail to keep my skin moisturized through the night, Paula's Skin Recovery Moisturizer did not disappoint.

This morning I used the Skin Recovery Moisturizer again, this time just over a serum, and without an oil over top. It left the perfect finish to my skin, it looked and felt moisturized, but sunk right in and did not leave any greasy residue. It also left the perfect finish (almost like I had used a primer) for application of my daily BB cream (currently that is the Physicians Formula Super BB),  Usually when I apply this BB cream my skin looks dry underneath, despite my previous moisturizers layered underneath.

It's currently past 5pm and I cannot stop touching my face! And it looks GREAT for a change! So I am excited to say the least, I love me some good skin care. I don't want to get too ahead of myself because I am very acne prone, but *knock on wood, so far so good, I don't see any signs of clogged pores, nor does it feel clogging, and the few spots I have from other skin care samples I tried still seem to be clearing up!

ps. if you are interested, I encourage you to sign up with them as they will send you info on sales as well as coupons for your Birthday etc..

If you want to try Paula's Choice, here is a $10 off coupon for your first order: Paula's Choice coupon

(note: this is an affiliate link and we will both benefit if you use it. After signing up you can also get a $10 off coupon code to share with your friends and family).

Happy Skin care shopping!

xo, Amy