Hello, beauty junkies! Let me begin by first confessing my dearest and most deadly (literally? and non-literally) addiction to organic beauty products. I found myself in this craze for beauty product ingredients and went on a hunt/spree to look for products that were going to be good to my skin: meaning no harsh chemicals such as petroleum, alcohol, and silicone, to name a few. I then found myself browsing http://www.saffronrouge.com/, a online beauty product store that dedicates themselves to selling products without harsh chemicals in them; my dream come true! This is where I discovered Suki.
First of all, research! I started researching for more online beauty stores and found that Saffron Rouge overpriced their products. Secondly, they weren't true to their promise: I found products on their site that were far from safe. So, I went over to http://www.essentialdayspa.com. I found great reviews on the site, they offered various brands (from organics to even famous, "chemical" filled ones that are cult favourites), and to add, they offered at regular price, Suki products, at a cheaper price than Saffron Rouge. To top if off, they had a discount code they were offering at the time and promised a good amount of samples. I knew the site was for me. (PS: They currently have a 40% off discount code going now until August 10! Use it! I fully trust their site. They are truly dedicated to their customers! You won't be disappointed by them.)
So, I ordered the Suki Color Tinted Active Moisturizer and the Suki Balancing Day Lotion, and received samples of the Suki Pure Balancing Facial Moisturizer, the Suki Pure Nourishing Facial Moisturizer, and the Suki Intensive Nourishing Masque. (I love how they knew to send me all Suki samples!)
First off, I was super stoked for the Tinted Moisturizer. I have been a long addict of high end products. I've used foundations from Nars, Dior, Mac, Estee Lauder, Clinique, and on and on, but wanted to try an organic alternative that promised to treat my skin, while evening out my complexion and letting my skin breathe. It seemed like a miracle product.
I bought the color Natural, being a olive-y, tanned complexion (a true MAC C4 in the winter and a true Dior honey in the summer).
After applying my Aveeno Baby SPF 50 sunscreen and the Suki Balancing Day Lotion (will review later), the moment came for me to use the product I have been dying to try. It comes with a pump, which allows you to choose the amount of product you want to use, an added plus! However, on the first pump, it disposed some hard residue, very unpleasing to look at, or apply onto your face. I caught it and disposed of it immediately, thank God. With the first pump, it appeared like a foundation, in texture and in consistency- not too liquid-y but liquid-y enough. I dotted my face and began smoothing it over my face.
THE HORROR! THE HORROR! (Heart of Darkness reference... I was studying the book for school and ... This really has no excuse. I'm so weird...lol) I felt like I got a foundation 5 times darker in shade than my skin tone. To add, I looked like I smeared a top layer of oil all over my skin (I have combination to oily skin that is very dehydrated). After fully smoothing it all over my skin, I waited, hoping the product would oxidize to match my skin tone, or something! Nothing... I needed to run, so I grabbed some oil absorbing sheets and blotted away. *sigh* It took about 5 sheets and each sheet grabbed the tinted moisturizer away with it. Hint: the tinted moisturizer does not SET. So, I was stuck with oil still on my face, no coverage, and a darker complexion on my face than my neck and body-- a vile? sight... I was out of time so I had to leave.
Later in the day, I went into the bathroom and checked the mirror. I was still an oil blob and looked extremely dark in my face, although the colour did die down a bit. The tinted moisturizer seemed to highlight large pores and the little miliae on my skin. I was not happy.
An extra detail, every time I touched my face, the moisturizer wiped off. I only noticed because the tinted moisturizer was so dark!
An extra detail, every time I touched my face, the moisturizer wiped off. I only noticed because the tinted moisturizer was so dark!
So, the next time I tried the tinted moisturizer, I mixed the Balancing Day Lotion, I skipped the sunscreen, but to no avail. But yesterday, before heading out to the gym with my friend, I decided I would mix the tinted moisturizer with my sunscreen. Much better... My skin looked illuminated and fresh with the slightest, barely noticeable coverage-- perfect for the gym. Who knew the combination would be such a perfect match. It was just perfect! It looked flawless and beautiful. But, would I repurchase? It's a 50/50 for me, so we will have to see!
