Poppy Austin - Green Tea & Vitamin C Eye Cream

Hello Readers! I hope all of you are having a wonderful evening so far. Today, I would love to share with you an awesome new eye cream from a new company I recently had the pleasure of working with. Poppy Austin's - Green Tea & Vitamin C Eye Cream is a great pick me up to add to any routine!

Who Is Poppy Austin?

To read in story behind Poppy Austin, you can read their full story by going here: http://www.poppyaustin.com/our-story/

"Poppy Austin is a new kind of cosmetics company. We are dedicated to creating premium hair and skin products that make you look younger, fresher, and alive.

Women, after all, deserve to be pampered. This is something we feel extremely passionate about, and we hope you do too. Being a good mother, wife, sister, daughter, friend or lover is of course important. But you also need to be a little selfish every now and then, investing in your appearance and more importantly, yourself.

The Poppy Austin philosophy is simple. To prevent the signs of aging by using only the finest, most ethically sourced cosmetics, produced in exact accordance with Poppy’s Code*.

Having set the standard for argan oil cosmetics both in the USA and abroad, we look forward to raising the bar further with our new and exclusive range of natural, eco-friendly moisturizers...."

*Read Poppy's full code by going to the link at the top.

I love that their products are not tested on animals and are eco friendly. I also appreciate the fact that while their products originally come from the UK; they are actually produced in the US. I love products that understand the importance of issues such as these.

The Product/My Thoughts

According to their site...

"An elegantly enriched blend of naturally derived and organic (72%) ingredients, working harmoniously to gently de-puff the delicate skin under your eyes, as well as target dark circles, crow’s feet, fine lines and wrinkles. This product is packed full of natural antioxidants and can be used to smooth, tone and condition your entire face."

When I first saw the bottle, I admit I was a little skeptical. I was like, "How in the WORLD can this little bottle enhance my face?" Don't be fooled though. This little bottle packs a powerful punch! I was really impressed. Just after fifteen minutes of my first use, I noticed my eyes were less puffy and indeed brighter. 

Now, by no means am I saying its a miracle cream but indeed most of the claims of this cream is indeed dead on. I have yet to see if it will get rid of my wrinkles completely, but so far have noticed a huge improvement - and for the price it's a great deal. My eyes and skin is brighter and tighter. I have only used it on my eyes, but am told you can use it on your whole face as well. I think that is pretty awesome, and will be next on my list of things to try.

Below are my before and after pictures after just ONE use....

            Before

        After

I even had my husband look at the pictures, to make sure I wasn't going crazy! Poppy Austin has definitely done a great job creating this eye cream, and I look forward to prolong use of this as well as trying their other products.

To buy their Eye Cream you can currently get it on Amazon for $22.49 by going here: BUY Poppy Austin Eye Cream

What do you think about Poppy Austin's Eye Cream? Have you tried anything similar? Do you think this is something you could benefit from? I love hearing your questions/comments so, feel free to leave them below!

XOXO,

Ipsy - January 2015

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Greetings! I hope everyone is having a super duper day! I just received my Ipsy bag for the month of January, and I am psyched to share with you what I got. This month's theme was "Fresh Start."

If you don't know what Ipsy is, it's a beauty subscription bag designed just for you, (by taking the beauty quiz) that cost $10 a month. The $10 also includes shipping. Beauty Guru Michelle Phan curates the bags, and you generally receive 5 items. 

If you wish to sign up you can sign up through my personal referral link here: Ipsy Sign Up

Each month you receive a bag with your Ipsy items in them. The bag this month was blue on one side, and then white on the other. Inside it opened to reveal a nice bright orange color.

Let's see what I got in my bag this month...

Nourish Organic Renewing Eye Cream - Nourish Organic Renewing Eye Cream provides rich hydration to the delicate skin around the eyes. This powerful product will leave your eyes looking brighter, smoother and younger looking. 

Key Ingredients: 
     • Avocado Oil - Restores and protects skin, while helping retain clarity and brightness. 
     • Moroccan Argan Oil - Packed with restorative omega fatty acids to intensely hydrate and replenish.
     • Shea Butter - Deeply moisturizes and softens skin.

I am a big fan of Nourish Organic products. I also found this eye cream to be great as well. It goes on like lotion, but absorbs quickly. It is Avocado and Argan, but I can't smell any sort of scent. I went to try and find it on their site, but it seems the item isn't out yet? While it stinks that I can't find the price, it is nice to have an item not released and hope Ipsy will do that a lot more.

BellaPierre Shimmer Powder in "Exite" - Using 100% pure Mineral powder, these beautiful shimmer powders will provide long lasting, vibrant color without any additional filler that can often smear, crease, fade and even cause allergic reaction. Recommended by make-up artists and dermatologists, BelláPierre shimmer powders are 100% Hypoallergenic and are suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive. 

When I first received this, I thought it was white eyeshadow (which for me isn't practical). Then, I realized it was shimmer powder which you can use pretty much anywhere. I even sometimes mix them in my nail polish for extra sparkle. 

Price: $14.99 (Full size!)

(Malin+Goetz) Mojito Lip Balm - (MALIN+GOETZ) Mojito Lip Balm is as soothing to the lips as it is to the senses. Flavored with (MALIN+GOETZ) Mojito, this lip balm is scientifically blended to restore and replenish. This hydrating lip gel easily integrates for daily maintenance, prevention and treatment of dry, irritated lips. Color and paraben free. 

This was my first time trying this company, and so far I really like the formula. It does a great job at soothing and moisturizing the lips. I look forward to possibly trying out other products by them.

Price: $12.00 (Full Size!)

Pacifica  Natural Mineral Coconut Eye Shadow - An incredibly innovative formula that pushes natural makeup and mineral color to new bounds. Rich, lasting, creaseless eye shadows are infused with coconut water for a velvety, cream-like finish. 

Formulated without: Phthalates, parabens, carmine, beeswax, lanolin, mineral oils, propylene glycol, petroleum and FD& C colors (along with other nasties you do not want on your skin). No animal testing. Gluten-free, 100% vegan and cruelty-free. 

I've always heard such great thing's about Pacifica, but honestly wasn't impressed when I first tried their eye shadows. They just had no pigment, and I felt I had to pile it on to get any use out of it. I gave it another try today, and they must have changed their formula because it is so much better! I couldn't find the exact price on this, because I see on their site they only sell it in a palette.

PRICE: $3? 

Elizabeth Mott All Over Shadow Brush - Don’t miss a spot with this ridiculously soft shadow brush. This brush with its 100% synthetic bristles is the perfect multitasker. Use it to highlight your brow bone and place the right amount of color for perfect and even application! Your lids will thank you later! 

I adore Elizabeth Mott's line, thanks to Ipsy I have everyone of her products now. This brush is a great eyeshadow brush, and I hope that she will make more brushes in the future. Also, who doesn't love a pink brush? ;)

Price: $9.99 (Full Size!)

BONUS ITEM

Bonus item's are items you get for redeeming points that you earn from reviewing the products, sharing, and referring on Ipsy.

(500 points)

NYX Butter Lip Balm in Red Velvet - "Dip your lips in a sheer wash of color with NYX Butter Lip Balm. One swipe leaves dry lips feeling supple and hydrated. This Buttery Lip Balm is addictively soft and scrumptious and perfect for adding a subtle hint of color for a naturally flirtatious pout. Apply directly to bare lips or apply it over lip liner for more intense color."

I loved the one I received in "Lady Fingers" so much, that I just had to try out "Red Velvet." It has such a creamy and smooth formula.

Price: $4.00 (Full Size!)

A great way to start the year! What do you think about this month's Ipsy "Start Fresh?" What variation did you receive? I love hearing your questions/comments, so feel free to leave them below.

Until next time STAY BEAUTIFUL by STAYING YOU!
XOXO,