TOP 5 | My Amore Pacific Must-Haves Comprehensive Review + Photos

Most of you are probably aware that Amore Pacific is the leader of the Korean beauty product industry. They produce some of my favorite kbeauty essentials, like Sulwhasoo's Brightening Cushion and Snowise EX Masks, but they also have their own signature line of skin care. I tried Amore Pacific's basic Moisture Bound skin care range in the past and couldn't find anything that was compatible with my finicky skin. The Time Response and Future Response products, however, are a completely different story!

Colleen Rothschild Radiant Cleansing Balm, Sheer Renewal Cream, and Clarifying Detox Mask Review

Colleen Rothschild is a fairly new brand in the skin care realm, but I have been using her 3-step regimen in the evenings with surprisingly great results. I like her fuss-free approach, and the simple packaging makes it far less intimidating to those who aren't yet prepared to tackle the layering of a dozen toners and serums. More details after the jump!

BEST OF | My Top 10 Face Masks and Skin Care Treatments Review

As much as I adore skin care basics and skin care layering, my latest obsession has been with masks! I truly find that using sheet masks and treatments like peels can boost the results of my standard skin care regimen, so today I will share my favorites from Nordstrom. Some of these are more budget friendly and others are substantial splurges, but all of them are true gems. All details after the jump!

October 2014 Beauty Favorites [Hits & Misses] feat. Cle de Peau, Burberry, Chantecaille, LORAC, and more!

October has proven to be a tough skin month due to hormonal imbalances, but I have discovered a couple new Holy Grail makeup products! I am so excited to reveal my favorite new mascara as well as the brow pencil I've been loving. I also share a potential candidate for best eyeliner pen, too! Furthermore, I've discovered a gentle but effective skin care duo that helps to calm my temperamental, blemished skin while reducing the chance of scarring. And in case you forgot that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I included my pink GLAMGLOW mask to remind you + a nifty 30% OFF promo code to encourage you to support the cause by shopping your way toward better skin!

Products Reviewed:

Cle de Peau Perfect Lash Mascara

Burberry Effortless Eyebrow Definer

GLAMGLOW YouthMud Mask

*30% OFF all full-size GG + deluxe size sample with promo code RRGG3

Chantecaille Rose de Mai Cream

SK-II Skin Refining Treatment

Dr. Dennis Gross Moisture Cushion

LORAC Front of the Line Pro Eyeliner

LORAC POREfection Baked Powder in PF3

Burberry My Burberry Eau de Parfum 

Armani Si Eau de Parfum [Review + Photos HERE]

Nails:

Dior Pied-de-Poule

Earrings:

DailyLook

Shirt:

Banana Republic (old)

Makeup Worn:

Tom Ford Foundation in Fawn

Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige

Burberry Effortless Eyebrow Definer

Tom Ford Bronzing Powder in Terra

LORAC POREfection Baked Powder in PF3

Cle de Peau Luminizing Face Enhancer in Sand Beige

Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadow Palette in The Rebel

LORAC Front of the Line Pro Eyeliner

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in Pillowtalk

Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick in Hepburn Honey

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Lustre in Seduction

Velour Lashes in Lash in the City

*Use code RAEVELOUR to get 15% OFF

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Equitance Hydrating Brightening Cream Review, Photos + Giveaway

The Equitance Hydrating Brightening Cream ($70 USD, 1.4 fl. oz.) is lightweight yet luxurious cream that keeps my skin soft and supple. I adore the subtlety of the fresh scent, and though I can use it day or night, I prefer to use this at night. The rich texture nourishes my skin without clogging my pores, so I layer it over my other Equitance Brightening products like the toning lotion and serum.

The formula contains patented technology that delivery a blend of brightening ingredients to the skin including Linoleic acid, a natural ingredient extracted from safflower seed oil that has a significant brightening effect. This cream also truly hydrates my skin. As I age, I notice that a basic moisturizer isn't enough. My skin dries out more and more easily, so I am always on the hunt for ultra-light yet luxurious and rich creams to keep my skin comfortable and plump. The Equitance Hydrating Brightening Cream is one of the best I have tried, and it is clinically proven to diminish the appearance of dark spots, so give this multi-tasker a try! 

My favorite Equitance Brightening products are the unique cleanser and toning lotion, with the cream rounding out my Top 3. As much as I enjoy the serum, I think the Hydrating Brightening Cream is just perfect as an evening cream during the hot summer season (plus warm fall for us here in S. California). The bonus is that it truly does make my skin look more even-toned and radiant!

Bottom Line: If you're on the market for a new moisturizer, give the lightweight and efficacious Equitance Hydrating Brightening Cream a try!

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If you have a few extra minutes to spare, learn more about the complete Equitance Brightening range in this interview I did with the lovely Dr. Chiu of The Derm Institute. Also, if enter for your chance to win 1 of 10 Equitance Trial Sets. Enjoy! xo

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Shiseido Benefique Skin Care Review + GIVEAWAY

Shiseido released a brand new skin care collection called Benefique earlier this year, and it is targeted at 20 and 30 year olds to boost skin's health and prevent signs of aging. The finest Asian botanical ingredients meets Shiseido's cutting edge science that boosts skin's inner strength, and revitalizes its outer beauty. Formulated with energizing nutrients like Tiger Lily root extract, Angelica root extract and Ginseng extract, Benefique delivers ideal solutions directly to skin. Check out the individual product reviews and enter the giveaway after the jump!