First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Review

First aid beauty is a well-known brand in Sephora, but the most famous product is the Ultra Repair cream. This has somewhat of a cult following it. It’s said to good for people with eczema and very dry skin.

What the company says,

 This quick-absorbing Ultra Repair Cream is recommended for anyone with severely dry, scaly skin due to harsh winter weather, aggressive cosmetic treatments, or any of the following conditions: atopic dermatitis, irritant eczema, allergic eczema, and keratosis pilaris. With the help of colloidal oatmeal, shea butter, soothing eucalyptus oil, and ceramides, its luxurious, ultra-hydrating formula provides immediate relief and visible improvement for distressed skin. The FAB Antioxidant Booster—comprised of licorice root, feverfew, and white tea—defends skin from free radical damage. Great for all skin types especially dry, irritated skin, it leaves skin smooth, hydrated, and comfortable. 

 I have bought this cream twice the first time I noticed how thick the consistency was but I said so many people like it, it must be good. Well my first time applying it I noticed it sort of felt like a paste, I previously washed my faced and applied this and left it on overnight. The next morning my skin felt like there was a film over it. After 3 nights and 2 days I saw random bumps rise on my face in areas I don’t usually get them like my forehead and chin. So I gave it to my cousin, for her oily skin it worked nicely.

So I repurchased this again 3 months later thinking perhaps I had just gotten one that wasn’t on point. So I tried it again and it still had a waxy feeling, it wasn’t super hydrating, so I tried it after exfoliating and it began to irritate my skin. It clogged my pores. So I turned to using it on my body after self-tanning, and it wasn’t bad. It helped seal in my tan and give my legs a shiny appearance. But I wouldn’t use this on my face.

I think one of the most interesting things about this product is that it doesn’t have a scent and you can get a 1 oz sample for $6 USD.

 

Whish body butter in blueberry

I received this sample in a Birchbox , I had previously tried their shaving cream and I have really enjoyed it. So given the chance to try the body butter I was very happy.
The company says that it's a moisturizing organic shea butter, Organic raspberry butter, organic aloe and firms with organic seaweed extract and purifies with organic rice bran oil.
At first opening, I was not impress. it was the smell. It reminded me of artificial blueberry yogurt. But I can look past it, it wasn't too bad. when is it I noticed that it's white consistency on the skin because it turned into a waxy film which made my legs look very nice but I wasn't a fan of feeling like I haveing wax paper for skin. 
So it magically became a shaving cream which I really did like. It didn't let the razor irritate my skin but the smell didn't stick in my bathroom after I used my body wash. As a body butter it was a fail but as a shaving cream it was ok

St. Ives Fresh Skin Invigorating Apricot Scrub

 I really like this product I tried it on a whim in 2014 and that was a great choice. 

I had gone to a closeout store and had seen this Apricot scrub not seeing any review or anyone telling me what they knew about it I bought it for $5 to try it out.  Well this was great so good I began to

use it 3 times a week.

They have different ones that help with acne, or pores, refreshing skin to shower exfoliators and body wash. The price is also great some ranging from $4-6, ranging from 1.5 oz. to 2 oz to . They can be found in any drugstore or online on amazon.com/ drugstore.com.

The one I have using lasted me for around 6 months and it’s a gigantic tube containing 10 oz. This directed towards any part of your body and face so when summer comes around I use this on my skin to remove winters harsh grasp. I dampen my skin in and then rub this gently in circular motions and then just rinse it off. 

I currently introduced this to 3 friends of mine who love this as well. One of which has very fry skin, another very oily and they all like it. They claim it keeps their skin looking nice and smooth. The smell is amazing and some people say if you mix a little of the scrub and coconut oil it will leave your skin looking like you drank a gallon of water every day.

So I truly recommend this as a multiuse product that can help you save money, and is readily available.

What the company says:

This scrub gets its cleansing power from 100 percent natural apricot extract, corn kernel meal, walnut shell powder, and glycerin. These ingredients work together to reveal a healthy, radiant complexion. Apricots contain high levels of purifying carotenoids (like Vitamin A) and anti-oxidants to gently nourish and moisturize skin. Glycerin further replenishes moisture so skin feels soft and smooth. Corn kernel meal comes directly from dried corn and is a gentle but powerful exfoliant that promotes cell turnover and regeneration for softer, brighter skin. Walnuts have a hard shell that once ground serves as another all-natural, effective exfoliant.

Sulfate-Free and Hypoallergenic
Designed to be gentle and non-irritating, St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub is free of sulfates and paraben. Its creamy formula is also oil-free, non-comedogenic (so it won't cause breakouts), and dermatologist tested, making it a great choice for all skin types.

 

Vasanti BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator Review

So I got this in my birch box.
4.23oz for $34
what it claims:

This powerful exfoliator mimics the results of professional microdermabrasion, minus the potential for redness and sensitivity. First, papaya enzymes break down dead cells while evening out your skin tone. Next, dermatologist-approved microderm crystals fade the appearance of fine lines and acne scars, leaving skin smooth and free of imperfections. Finally, aloe vera, coconut, and vitamins B and E nourish fresh skin to keep it free of irritation.

For those who don’t know much on the concept of derma-abrasion it’s essentially making small cuts in the skin to allow new fresh skin to take its place allowing the production of collagen and age reversing cells to float to the top, also allowing more access to blood.

For me I did feel it working, I did feel it taking off the dead skin and making small but not painful removal. It contained super small granules that really did the work. The reason why I’m not too happy is the after affects. It claims to be non-irritating but I get small red bumps. Sometimes more acne appears and I personally don’t like that but I still try to use this once a week as a deep exfoliator. If you have dry skin and you have an exfoliator do follow this with a serum or facial oil of your choice and then a moisturizer. This s is because the oils will help your skin repair itself, and still breathe. Because I know those who have dry skin tend to use heavy moisturizers that sometimes do worse.

Would I recommend this?

            Maybe, it depends on you, if you need a good exfoliator this is one but I can be a little harsh. Plus there’s a more affordable option called Saint Ives apricot scrub/ green tea that does the same thing only with bigger granules that don’t cause as much irritation, and it smells delicious.