Just before the holidays, I treated myself to a mini Sephora shopping spree. It is good to indulge a little bit every once in a while. Over the last month I have been using these products and I am excited to share my mini reviews!
Summer Fridays is the brainchild of Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Gores Ireland, two bloggers/influencers. They were on the hunt for a beauty product that would give their skin “an immediate selfie worthy glow.” After trying A LOT of products, they decided to make one themselves. Their inaugural product is the Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask. I was initially intrigued by their ad campaign, but decided to hold off on buying it until enough people had tried it and reviewed it. Everyone seems to LOVE IT! After hearing several glowing reviews from friends, online reviewers, and bloggers I trust, I decided to take the plunge. This mama could always use a little extra glow!
I have used the mask over the last month or so, and I have been loving how it makes my skin feel. I have been using it at night after work twice a week. After I wash off my day and put on pajamas, I wash my face and put on the Jet Lag Mask. After sitting with the mask for 15- 20 minutes, I wipe off any excess mask and bask in my newly hydrated dewy face. My face feels refreshed! The hype is real! While the Jet Lag Mask is definitely a splurge, if you are looking to treat yourself, this is definitely a great place to start!
I have dry lips. Always have. Always will. When I was younger I really struggled with them and what products to use to effectively moisturize them. When I first saw the Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment at Sephora several years ago, I was intrigued. I figured, why not try it! I am so thankful I did. This Lip Treatment has become a staple of mine. It is actually AMAZING. Not only does it moisturize your lips in the most luxurious fashion, but it also has SPF 15! They now come in a variety of colorful tints. My personal favorite is the untinted version. I usually layer it underneath a lipstick or lipgloss. It gives me the moisture I crave!
Since I love the Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment so much, I decided to try the Fresh Sugar Lip Polish. I thought it could only help my perpetually dry lips, and I was right! I have been using this mask polish every couple weeks. A small amount goes a long way. It scrubs off all of the dead skin on your lips, revealing a soft new layer of skin underneath. Once I have washed off the excess polish, I immediately put on my Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment. They work so well together!
Jo Malone Lime Basil and Mandarin Cologne
I have been wanting to purchase one of Jo Malone‘s colognes for YEARS. I am so incredibly indecisive, though, so I had a hard time picking just ONE of them to bring home. And really, how many colognes do you really need? When I was at Sephora this trip, I fell in LOVE with one of their classic scents, the Lime Basil and Mandarin. It beautifully combines the aroma of peppery basil and fresh citrus. It is so clean and light. It doesn’t overwhelm at all. I have been wearing it almost every day since buying it. It is my new signature scent!
