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BEAUTY REVIEW: Derma E Acne Oil-Control Matte Moisturizer

August 18, 2022 luxelifesmallbudget Comments 0 Comment

I don’t know if it’s stress or sweating a lot because it’s summer, but I have been having the worst breakouts lately. So, I did what anyone in my situation would do: I mindlessly wandered the aisles of Ulta Beauty in search of a solution.

I left with far more than what I came in for (read my post about splurging… ), but I also found a moisturizer I feel has been helping keep my breakouts in check. Enter Derma E Acne Oil-Control Matte Moisturizer.

BEAUTY REVIEW: Trader Joe’s Strawberry Lemon Sugar Scrub

June 20, 2022 luxelifesmallbudget Comments 0 Comment

With tomorrow marking the official start to summer, I’m loving all of the summer products hitting the shelves: Watermelon shaped pots for plants at the hardware store, super adorable cat kitchen towels at Kohl’s (you just have to see it…), and, of course, fun beauty products at Trader Joe’s!

I recently scooped up the Trader Joe’s Strawberry Lemon Sugar Scrub and the packaging brightens up my shower.

BEAUTY REVIEW: Trader Joe’s Nourish Microdermabrasion Scrub Exfoliating Cream

April 10, 2022 luxelifesmallbudget Comments 2 comments

My streak of trying out Trader Joe’s products continues!

This time it was the Trader Joe’s Nourish Microdermabrasion Scrub Exfoliating Cream that caught my eye. Something about the blue and white minimalistic packaging felt fancy and spa-like, while still coming in at a budget-friendly price of about $5.

BEAUTY REVIEW: BYBI Night Nutrition Protein Night Cream sold at Target

March 11, 2022 luxelifesmallbudget Comments 0 Comment

After trying (and loving!) the BYBI Strawberry Booster Facial Oil back in August, I was excited when my local Target put BYBI products on a major sale. I ended up picking up the BYBI Night Nutrition Protein Night Cream (among other things.. ) for nearly half the price! Now, that I’ve used the entire tube, I’m ready to share my thoughts. About the BYBI Night Nutrition Protein Night Cream Let’s start with the basics. According to the BYBI website, the…

BEAUTY REVIEW: Pure Daily Care NanoSteamer Sold on Amazon

January 13, 2022 luxelifesmallbudget Comments 1 comment

So, you know how dermatologists say you should NEVER pop your own pimples or pick at other bumps on your skin?

Yeah.. that’s easier said than not done.

But for 2022, I’m making it a goal to establish some healthier skincare habits, which includes trying to leave my skin alone (for the most part!). As part of that goal, I’ve been trying out the Pure Daily Care NanoSteamer available on Amazon. In this blog post, I’ll be sharing my experience using a facial steamer for the first time and my thoughts on whether it’s worth the $49.95 price tag.

BEAUTY REVIEW: Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

October 17, 2021 luxelifesmallbudget Comments 0 Comment

If you’ve spent anytime scrolling through Instagram, odds are you’ve seen the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask.

With its cute pink packaging, the lip sleeping mask looks great in pictures and seems to have a big following.

In today’s post, I’ll share my experience with the mask and whether it’s worth the $22 price tag.

BEAUTY REVIEW: BYBI Strawberry Booster Facial Oil

August 23, 2021 luxelifesmallbudget Comments 1 comment

My personal quest to find the best facial oil continues and in today’s post I’m sharing what could be a very strong contender!

I stumbled across the BYBI Strawberry Booster facial oil during a trip to Target. (Yes, it was one of those trips to Target where I needed one thing, but left with many, many more.) The packaging definitely caught my eye as it’s a mix of hot pink and light pink with gold lettering, which gives off a very chic appearance.

BEAUTY REVIEW: Clean & Clear Lemon Juice Toner

June 14, 2021 luxelifesmallbudget Comments 0 Comment

After talking about my recent obsessions in the June 2021 round-up, I felt like the Clean & Clear Lemon Juice Toner has earned its own review blog post as it has quickly become a staple of my daily skincare routine.

In this post, I’m sharing my experience using the Clean & Clear Lemon Juice toner and the impact its had on my skin.

BEAUTY REVIEW: Trader Joe’s Supreme Hydrating Eye Cream

May 17, 2021 luxelifesmallbudget Comments 5 comments

You know the quote, “The bags under me eyes are designer”?

It’s what I think of every time I use Trader Joe’s Supreme Hydrating Eye Cream.

In this post, I’m sharing my experience and thoughts on the eye cream and whether it’s worth a repeat buy.

BEAUTY REVIEW: Thayer’s Awakening Facial Mist

March 27, 2021 luxelifesmallbudget Comments 0 Comment

You know those face wash commercials where the actor dramatically splashes their face with water from the sink, shooting water literally everywhere?

Well, facial mists deliver that same satisfying clean, cooling feeling without forcing you to mop up your entire bathroom. So… you could say I’m a bit obsessed with trying out new mists.

In this post, I’m sharing my thoughts and experience using Thayer’s Awakening Facial Mist and whether or not it’s worth the price tag.