ELLA K BEAUTY REVIEW

EmerginC Multi-Vitamin + Retinol Serum Review

Multi-Vitamin + Retinol Serum is a clear gel that holds an assortment of multicolored beads containing encapsulated retinol, vitamins and plant extracts.  The pump dispenser breaks up the beads to deliver the active ingredients into the skin.  The gel and bead mixture absorbs quickly into the skin and leaves it lightly hydrated.  The retinol in this formulation does not produce dramatic improvements in the appearance of the skin, but it’s a gentle option for sensitive skin types. 

Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Peel Pads Review

Un-Wrinkle Peel Pads are saturated with a lightweight peel solution and measure about 2.5 inches in diameter.  The peel solution contains a 20% blend of glycolic, lactic, salicylic and linolenic acids as well as antioxidants, plant extracts and retinol.  You are instructed to leave the peel on the skin for up to 3 minutes before rinsing with water.  The solution tingles upon contact but it’s relatively gentle on the skin.  The peel rinses completely and leaves the complexion silky smooth and with a rosy glow.  This product is fragrance- and alcohol-free.

Dolce & Gabbana 10 La Roue de la Fortune Eau de Toilette Review

10 La Roue de la Fortune is a sweet oriental scent.  The fragrance opens with syrupy sweet fruit and a hint of spice.  The fruit notes permeate into the heart of the fragrance and combine with creamy vanilla, smooth florals and a whisper of woods.  The fragrance dries down to a soft blend of vanilla and patchouli with touches of benzoin and orris.  Notes include: Pink Pepper, Pineapple, Tuberose, Gardenia, Jasmine, Vanilla, Orris, Benzoin, Patchouli.

Dolce & Gabbana 6 L’Amoureux Eau de Toilette Review

6 L’Amoureux is a woodsy unisex scent.  The top notes feature aromatic woods, juniper berry, a pinch of pink pepper and a hint of bergamot.  The opening is followed by a soothing blend of birch leaves and orris root.  The fragrance has a woody base with sensual oakmoss undertones.  Notes include: Bergamot, Juniper Berry, Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Birch Leaf, Orris, Musk, Woods.

Dolce & Gabbana 18 La Lune Eau de Toilette Review

18 La Lune is a fruity floral scent with a soft musk finish.  The fragrance opens with sweet apple and a touch of bergamot.  As the fragrance develops, the apple note is paired with fresh lily and a muted tuberose.  The composition slowly transforms into a powdery soft blend of rose and orris.  The fragrance fades to a sheer musk base with hints of leather and woods.  Notes include: Apple, Bergamot, Lily, Rose, Tuberose, Orris, Leather, Sandalwood, Musk.

Dolce & Gabbana 3 L’Impératrice Eau de Toilette Review

3 L’Impératrice is a fruity floral scent.  The fragrance opens with a juicy sweet blend of red currant, kiwi and rhubarb.  The sweetness gradually mellows and the fruit notes mingle with soft pink florals in the middle accord.  The fragrance dries down to a sweet musky base with a hint of soft woods.  Notes include: Rhubarb, Red Currant, Kiwi, Pink Cyclamen, Fresh Watermelon, Jasmine, Musk, Sandalwood, Grapefruit Wood.

Dolce & Gabbana 1 Le Bateleur Eau de Toilette Review

1 Le Bateleur is a fresh unisex cologne.  The opening features a crisp blend of woods, herbs and a touch of citrus.  The top notes quickly evolve into a refreshing aquatic accord with a whisper of woods in the backdrop.  The woods intensify in the drydown and eclipse the cool aquatic notes.  Notes include: Cardamom, Juniper Berry, Birch Leaf, Aquatic Accord, Coriander, Vetiver, White Cedarwood, Olbanum.

Clinique All About Eyes Review

All About Eyes is a refreshing gel-cream with a pale peach tint.  The silky formula absorbs quickly and leaves a non-greasy, velvety finish on the skin.  The cream contains plant extracts and skin conditioners that moisturize and smooth the eye area but are not very effective against dark circles and wrinkles.  This product is fragrance-free.

Clinique Mild Liquid Facial Soap Review

Mild Liquid Facial Soap is a silky clear gel cleanser with no added fragrance.  The gel produces a soft lather that dissolves most makeup and grime without stripping the skin of its natural moisture.  The cleanser rinses away completely and leaves the skin soft and clean.  The formula utilizes sodium laureth sufate as a cleansing agent, which may be irritating to some skin types.

L’Occitane Bergamot Tea Eau de Toilette Review

Bergamot Tea is a spicy tea scent.  The fragrance opens with zesty bergamot, warm mandarin and cardamom.  As the citrus notes soften, the cardamom blends with a soothing black tea note.  The black tea accord is further enhanced with dry woods.  After the woods fade you are left with a refreshing aroma reminiscent of Earl Grey tea.  Notes include: Bergamot, Mandarin, Cardamom, Grapefruit, Black Tea, Wild Rose, Blond Wood, Black Wood, Musks.