Darphynia's Diary

I have been using Valentia 's Night Revive Retinol Serum for a little over two months.  It is meant to hydrate and rejuvenate skin, while fighting wrinkles, for a youthful, glowing look.  The serum comes with a drop applicator, and has a watery consistency.  The formula absorbs fast, and can be added to your nighttime moisturizer or used alone.  If you choose to apply this during the day, be sure to use an SPF.  You always want to protect your skin. I'm sorry.  I cut of the top of the bottle, but you can see the dropper lid in the photo to the right. Bottle, dropper cap, and serum.

Image courtesy of Valentia.com Valentia’s Lifting Serum is a lightweight, fast-absorbing cream that contains:   Seaweed extract, lactic acid, and argan oil.   Those are just some of the ingredients that help to make skin look its best.    I have been using this product for approximately 37 days, and have noticed a change in the texture and firmness of my skin.   My face feels slightly lifted, so I am hoping that continued use will yield even better outcomes.   You don’t need a lot during application.   I like to apply one pump after cleansing and toning during the day and night.   I pat it on my face, leave it for a minute, and then rub it in using circular motions.   This travel-friendly product fits easily into the quart-sized bag for carry-on liquids, and the glass bottle can be reused to house favorite ( Valentia ) skincare.   Follow them on Instagram and Facebook .   Try out their skincare, take a photo,...

Image courtesy of valentia.com Valentia has some pretty effective products that are made in the USA and are also vegan friendly.  Their Royal Rose Hydrating Serum is one of them.  It is a lightweight, lightly-fragranced serum that delivers soothing hydration to skin.  I have been using this product day and night for the past 30 days, and am quite pleased with the results.  One pump is all my face needs.  After cleansing and toning I applied one pump of the serum, patted it all over my face, then rubbed it in.  The formula is fast-absorbing and virtually weightless.  I noticed a hint of rose scent, but that quickly dissipated.  Damask rose essential oil is one of the ingredients in the serum, which is known for its moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties.  Vitamin B, which reduces sunspots and hyper-pigmentation, is also included, as well as primrose oil for moisture along with its other quality ingredients.  Within the secon...

Overall, I like the products that LUSH Cosmetics supplies.  Every so-often, there's a product that I can't wait to try, and it totally disappoints.  One of those happened the Full of Grace face moisturizer/serum solid. It's small (fits in the palm of my hand & I have to wear youth gloves, so it's VERY small!) and pricey, both of which I could have cared less about had it worked. Reading the positive reviews, it sounded promising.  Image courtesy of lushusa.com You heat the product up in your hands to soften the bar, then apply it to your face after washing.  The ingredients include chamomile, portobello mushroom, and murumuru butter, among others (I'll have the complete ingredient list at the end).  The bar is moisturizing (though many say it is greasy) and lightweight; pluses!  Full of Grace also contains calamine powder, and I use calamine all the time.  It is especially effective on clearing my skin of any pimples; also a plus....