Darphynia's Diary

Image courtesy of OZ Naturals For about 1.5 months I have been using a retinol moisturizer by OZ Naturals.  The formula contains retinol (obviously), hyaluronic acid, Vitamin E, and a variety of other ingredients to help correct signs of aging.  With most products, whether I have received them in exchange for an unbiased review or purchased them myself, I will see results by the end of a 30-day trial period.  With this moisturizer I saw results within the first two weeks.  I can honestly say that I will purchase this product in the future.  Due to the changing weather (and medications) my skin-- mostly the area around my hairline and eyebrows, is incredibly dry.  It's embarrassing.  You know that orange ring people get when they wear the wrong foundation?  Well, imagine that, but in dead skin around the hairline, and that's pretty much what I'm dealing with.  The skin at the start of my eyebrows is dry, too, and since I have...

OZ Naturals has some pretty effective products that won't "break the bank".  I had a chance to test and review their Super Youth Eye Gel .  It is vegan, cruelty-free, and great for all skin types.  The pump allows to you get as much (or as little) product as you need.  At first I was taken aback because it has an oceanic smell to it.  That is due to the kelp and algae extracts in the product.  The eye gel also contains plant stem cells, peptides, and acid blends.   The gel is opaque, fast-absorbing, and non-sticky. The pump allows for controlled dispensing. It can take 30 days or longer before results being to really show, so I applied the product day & night for one month.  After my cleansing routine I applied a small amount under each eye and used a dabbing motion to make sure it sunk in.  The product absorbs quickly and stays matte.  I have dark circles under my eyes, so I was excited to finally try out somet...

OZ Naturals, thus far, has had wonderful, effective, cruelty-free products.  Their Ocean Mineral Cleanser is a gentle, lightly-foaming cleanser that contains rich minerals, Vitamin E, and other natural & organic ingredients.  This cleanser is free from parabens, sulfates, and alcohol, which helps make it safe for sensitive skin. Image courtesy of OZ Naturals I have combination skin; an oily T-zone and drier skin around my hairline.  I have been using the cleanser as part of my daytime and nighttime skincare routine (in place of my usual products), both with and without my Clarisonic.  A dime's worth is all I need to cleanse my face.  In the time I have been using it, which is almost a month, my skin has felt refreshed, clean, balanced, and clear.  I still get the odd breakout (thanks to my medication), and the weather still has an effect on how dry certain areas are, but overall my skin is balanced.  I have not had any issues with the cleans...

About the Brand  OZ Naturals is one of of Amazon's top-selling skin care brands.  Co-created by certified esthetician Angela Irish, OZ Naturals focuses on creating & producing the highest-quality products using the latest technology and natural ingredients.  "Our products are cruelty-free, paraben free, sulfate free, mineral oil free, lanolin free and gluten free," ( oznaturals.com , 2015).   Product Review Image courtesy of OZ Naturals I was given the opportunity to try OZ Naturals Ultra Ageless Eye Creme.  This light-weight, hydrating cream is a wonderful addition to my skin routine.  After cleansing and toning, I apply this product in the morning and at night, under my eyes and on top of my eyelids.  Its formula absorbs fast into my skin without leaving any sort of greasy film.  The product has smoothed out my skin over the time I have been using it (about a month), but I have not yet noticed a change i...