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SkinMedica Lytera Skin Brightening Complex Review

Lytera is a yellowish gel-cream with a tonka bean scent.  The formula treats discoloration and uneven skin tone with niacinamide, vitamin C, retinol, and other skin brighteners.  The cream lightly hydrates the skin and absorbs to a sheer natural finish.  After a few weeks of daily use, the skin is brighter and minor discolorations appear lighter.  The formula is gentle enough for everyday use, but sensitive skin types may want to apply the treatment every other night until the skin adjusts.

Gucci Première Eau de Parfum Review

Première is a bright fruity-floral scent.  The fragrance opens with crisp bergamot, sweet blackberries, and a hint of white florals.  
The composition evolves over time into a sparkling white floral bouquet with a backdrop of musk and bergamot.  The floral accord gradually fades to a clean musk base with lingering bergamot and a touch of leather.  Notes include: Bergamot, Blackberry, Orange Blossom, Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood.

Dr. Dennis Gross Age Erase Moisture for Eyes Review

Age Erase Moisture for Eyes is a lightweight moisturizer for the eye area.  
The fragrance-free formula is enriched antioxidants, vitamins, natural extracts, peptides, caffeine, and other skin conditioners.  The moisturizer goes on easily and absorbs rapidly to a weightless matte finish.  The formula works well under makeup, but it may not be hydrating enough for dry skin types.  

Marc Jacobs Honey Eau de Parfum Review

Honey is a sunny fruity-floral scent with only a faint whisper of honey.  The opening is a crisp blend of fresh flowers, pear, mandarin, and a touch of radiant musk.  The opening notes are followed by a soft pairing of orange blossom and honeysuckle with peachy undertones and a tinge of honey.  The fruit and flower medley mellows to a sheer woody-musk finish with a hint of tart pear.  Notes include: Pear, Mandarin, Orange Blossom, Honeysuckle, Peach Nectar, Apricot, Honey, Golden Vanilla, Smooth Woods. 

Estēe Lauder Wood Mystique Eau de Parfum Review

Wood Mystique is a floral-woody scent.  The fragrance opens with woodsy rose, fresh peony, and a hint of spice.  As the composition unfolds, the rose blends with sheer florals and a touch of patchouli. 
The fragrance dries down to a smooth woody base sweetened with benzoin and raspberry.  Notes include: Rose, Peony, Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Mimosa, Orris, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Leather, Benzoin, Cedarwood, Agar Wood, Raspberry.  

Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina Eau de Parfum Review

Signorina is a subtle fruity-floral scent with a sweet cream finish.  The fragrance opens with juicy blackcurrant and a touch of sweet cream.  The opening notes gradually evolve into a bouquet of fresh peonies with rose and jasmine accents.  The floral notes mellow
to a delicate sweet cream base with hints of patchouli and musk.  Notes include: Pink Pepper, Black Currant, Peony, Rose, Jasmine, Patchouli, Musk, Pannacotta Accord.  

Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Natural Sunscreen SPF 30 Review

Soothing Natural Sunscreen is a lightweight white lotion with a fresh cucumber scent.  The formula features mineral sun protection with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.  The sunscreen also contains vitamin E, aloe, green tea, and cucumber extract.  The sunscreen blends into a soft, comfortable finish, but it leaves behind a pasty residue.