Happy Thursday friends! I hope you have had an amazing week! Today, I am excited to bring you a review of the Silk Therapeutics C Advance Anti-Aging Intensive Serum and The Eye Revive Brightening and Firming Eye Cream!

Let’s first start by saying that I was gifted these products in exchange for my honest review.

The product I was most excited to try was the Vitamin C serum. I am a BIG fan of Vitamin C, so this just popped out to me as something I would like to try. It is innovative in the fact that it uses Activated Silk, 10% Vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid. Sounds like a dream!

A little more info about Activated Silk (from website):

“Made from pure silk protein and water, Activated Silk is a scientific breakthrough born from nature, and it can only be found in our skincare.

Activated Silk:

• Partners with your skin’s collagen to promote a firm, smooth appearance
• Replaces entire classes of chemicals commonly found in skincare products
• Enables clinical-grade performance with just 12 ingredients or fewer”
• Activated Silk Website

Silk Therapeutics doesn’t use parabens, phthalates, or sulfates. They are cruelty and fragrance free. Their founder battled a rare form of Ovarian cancer at 27 and had a difficult time finding products to use for her sensitive skin that were free from harsh chemicals. Thus, Silk Therapeutics was born.

On initial application, this felt so nice. I really felt it tightening the skin, but it didn’t feel like it sunk in. I had trouble with this feeling every time I used it. I was disappointed that it provided a film like feeling. I know it is supposed to tightening, but I also really hoped it would feel like it was in my skin and not on top.

I was reading reviewsabout this just now and many love this! One lady said she was putting it under her eyes, and I thought that was a great idea! I may try that as it has some great ingredients that I would love to see work. I just can’t get past the filmy feeling. Please remember my skin type is on the dry side, so that may have something to do with it as well.

The eye revive brightening and firming cream is soooo interesting. At first I didn’t know what to think, because I opened the jar and it almost reminded me of this gritty texture, but it wasn’t gritty, it was so whipped that it looked that way. It becomes super hydrating once you rub it underneath the eye. I LOVE the way this cream feels. I don’t have terrible undereye problems, but this is perfect for someone who wants to plump and hydrate.

Overall, if I were to recommend one to try, I would try the eye cream. I’ve made a pretty big dent in it, so I am pleased that I have been able to give it an appropriate wear test.

Have y’all tried Silk Therapeutics? I think their ingredients are pretty innovative.

Wishing you all the bright fireflies,

Jnnifer

*Products were gifted in exchange for my honest review

Collab mascara – it’s supposed to be AMAZING. Is it true? Can it be?

I am very excited to share my first impressions for you today! At $12.99 from Sally’s Beauty, I’m thrilled that this is super affordable. It is paraben free, which is a plus, too!

Onto the best part – how does it apply, wear, and remove?

At first application, I was amazed by how many less coats of mascara I needed! I usually pile it on, so for me, just a couple of coats is a major time-savor!

The picture below is my expression after I applied this! WHOA! This stuff is SO nice! It’s easy to apply, very black, and super lengthening. I love the volume it gives too without being clumpy. You don’t need a ton of coats.

I saved my Instagram stories on my profile so that you can go back to see how crazy good this is. I mean, WOW.

Did it come off? YES! It isn’t waterproof, which I prefer. I can’t stand when I can’t get my mascara off… drives me nuts!

A regular old cleanser will do the trick. It is super black, so it may take a wash or two.

Can I also say that I usually do NOT like wands like this? I always poke myself in the eyeball and surprisingly, I DIDN’T! It worked like a charm!

Ok – have y’all tried this? I saw Tati Westbrook try this and I had to see what it was all about. I can say, it does live up to the hype!

Have you been interested in this? Let me know in the comments below!

Wishing you all the bright fireflies,

Jennifer

OH MY GOODNESS. This palette was calling my name and I couldn’t say no.

It was whispering… “Jenn, Jenn… you need me…” haha! No, not really, but it was so pretty and too good to pass up.

This is the BRAND NEW Nude on Nude “Haute Nudes Edition” eyeshadow palette by Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. These are the most beautiful rosy brown shades!

I started playing with it today! I filmed an unboxing last night on IGTV and started swatching a lot of the different shades. They are sooo good. The color wheel on this is just amazing. Not too pink, not too bold, not too gold, just right!!!

Have you seen this one? Did you pick it up?

Let me know!

Wishing you all the bright fireflies,

Jennifer

Disclaimer: Affiliate links included which means that at no charge to you, I make a small commission from a purchase if the link is utilized.

Oh this was a tough on to film!!! I love to talk about what I love about beauty products and not necessarily talk about what I don’t like, but I think it is important to share all perspectives. It provides balance and a different side.

Let me know if you like this video! I would love to know your thoughts. I am linking the products I spoke about as well as what makeup I am wearing.

Products Mentioned:

• Function of Beauty Shampoo and Conditioner
• Jergens Natural Glow Wet Skin Moisturizer*
• Bumble and Bumble BB Curl Conditioning Mousse
• R+Co Aircraft Pomade Mousse
• Fenty Beauty Foundation
• Jaclyn Hill X Morphe Eyeshadow Palettes (x4)
• Tartiest Lash Paint Mascara
• Uniful Vegan Mascara*
• Guerlain Cils D’Enfer Mascara
• Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara
• YSL Volume Effet Faux Cils
• Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream
• Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo
• Smashbox Always On Metallic Matte in Vino Noir: Similar here

What I’m wearing:

• Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder Stonestreet
• Charlotte Tilbury Cheek to Chic Love Glow
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Palette
• Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick
• Buxom Plumpline Lip Liner in Hush Hush
• Bobbi Brown Long-wear Liquid Liner (LE) (similar here)
• Guerlain Cils D’Enfer Mascara

Wishing you all the bright fireflies,

Jennifer

*Product Gifted

Disclaimer: Affiliate links included which means that at no charge to you, I make a small commission from a purchase if the link is utilized.

If you don’t know by now, I love the chic Bobbi Brown line. I just think it is classic.

There are a few products that I absolutely love and I don’t speak of enough. Here are some of my favs, but let me tell you, this isn’t all of them! I should do a full brand overview at some point. Let me know if you like that kind of thing!

1. Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base – great primer and moisturizer… sits so well under makeup to provide a great base!
2. Bobbi Brown Extra SPF 25 Tinted Moisturizing Balm in Light to Medium Tint – ohhh this saves my skin in the Winter months, but it is also great for a tinted look in the Summer. I really enjoy this for a light, hydrated look!
3. Bobbi Brown Nude Finishing Illuminating Powder in Nude – Flawless? Did you say you wanted flawless skin? Oh, maybe a bit of a glow too? This one does the trick – not to matte, not too shiny!
4. Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Warm Beige – I have pigmentation that needs a bit of covering. I recently found this in my stash and I forgot how good this is! It covers and lets your skin breathe.
5. Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder in Stonestreet – One of my favorite bronzers at the moment. It gives such a radiant flush of color – like I’ve been kissed by the sun!
6. Bobbi Brown Luxe Matte Lip Color in Razzberry (Really any color!) – this formula is key. It stays on – it is matte, but it isn’t uncomfortable at all. It’s so soft, velvet like, but with a matte finish. I have a couple of colors and they are all fab!
7. Bobbi Brown Luxe Liquid Lip Velvet Matte in Tomboy – Gosh this color is good. This is like they made it for me! (I would love to think that! haha!) Tomboy is this brownie nude, a little darker than your natural lip color, but it makes your teeth look so white! I’m all about that! Formula rocks, lasts, and doesn’t transfer too bad. A+++

These are really great products and provide such a great, natural look. I actually am excited because I have an event with Bobbi Brown on Friday. I’m so very excited!!!

Do you have a “brand?” This has just been a brand that I’ve gravitated towards for forever.

Wishing you all the bright fireflies,

Jennifer

Disclaimer: Affiliate links included which means that at no charge to you, I make a small commission from a purchase if the link is utilized.