Coconut Oil Facial Wipe

Coconut Oil Facial Wipe
You can find it Here.
My amazon review.
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So.. we've all heard about coconut oil right? How it is good from diaper rashes to global warming. Well this coconut oil product isn't as hot as unicorns are right now. I must say, I do use coconut oil for other things. But this is a no-go on the face. I just can't. I tried to have the love and it just isn't working out. While this one isn't for me, it might work for others.

Ok so what is this..
It is a travel sized coconut facial wipe. The packaging is a metallic gray with white writing and when you tilt it there is colored writing. Kinda cool. When you first open the wipe it appears to be dry. It feels dry. But when you rub it across the skin you see the oil mark. It is supposed to remove dirt and makeup. I did not have that experience. It didn't remove anything for me. To be fair, I ONLY wear eye makeup though. I can't stand the feeling of foundation, concealer, or any of that other stuff. It really makes me feel icky. After wiping my face with this wipe I felt really oily. To be expected somewhat I figured given that it is made from coconut oil. But it was way too oily for me. I could not stand it and it started to run into my eyes and make them burn. So I had to wash it off. I had hoped that it would improve my skin somehow. Make it less dry? Smoother? Softer? None of the above sadly. 


However, this product is not all bad. There is the fact that it is a quick and easy travel sized product for those that can handle oils on their face. It smells like coconut. Which was nice at first but became annoying after a while for me. Because of the coconut (and I couldn't find other ingredients or statements) smell I have to think this is unrefined oil. The company states "Infused with the same radiance boosting properties as our RMS Raw Coconut Cream" and so I looked up the aforementioned Raw Coconut Cream. Still no real mention if it is refined or unrefined, because there is a difference. I am going to give them the benefit of the doubt and assume that it is infact the unrefined kind. Which earns them 1 star, (-2 if it is not and they are being sneaky.)

Pro
Smells like coconut (if you like coconut that is a good thing)
Easy to pick up and go with

Con
Did not clean for me
Left me feeling like an oil slick
The coconut smell started to bother me after a while
Cystic acne appeared after first use


So basically I have to conclude that all this is, is a wipe soaked in coconut oil. You can do that at home, yourself, cheaper. I'm all about saving money and buying wisely. Go out and get yourself a tub of unrefined cold pressed virgin coconut oil. You can find it almost anywhere. If you bring it home, use it, and notice no smell.. then it is not the right one. Refined has no smell and is not as good as unrefined, which will have the coconut scent. Use a makeup pad (the round or square ones that are like $1.50 for 100 or something) and swipe it in the tub of coconut oil. Presto! You have just made yourself one of these wipes and you can control just how much coconut oil is on each wipe. 

I received 3 of these wipes to test and review free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. My opinions are based on me having the product in hand and personally testing it. I have no relationship with the seller. 

ElriqueNaturals Niacinamide Serum

ElriqueNaturals Niacinamide Serum (Vitamin B3 5% serum)
You can find it Here.

This is my first time trying a Niacinamide serum and I have to say that I really like it. I am 34 and can start seeing lines and wrinkles popping up here and there. Especially since moving to Florida not long ago. I really want to ward off the aging process if I can. Since starting this serum I have noticed subtle differences in my skin. I'm sure with prolonged use the benefits I am starting to see will only increase. I appreciate the company putting the expiration date on the bottle. It makes me more confident in a product when I can see that I am actually receiving something not expired or close to expiring. Also please read the directions on the bottle. They do have important tips. My first time trying the serum I used way to much. Greenness on my part. I felt like an oil slick. Had I actually read the directions it specifically says if it feels that way then you've used to much lol. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. My review is based on my personal experience with using the serum.

Art Naturals Peppermint Oil

Art Naturals Peppermint Oil
You can find it Here.

Art Naturals Peppermint Oil. I have a few different essential oils from this business to review for you. I am always skeptical of EO's until I have tried several oils from a company. You never know if you just got lucky once and got a good shipment.. or if you got an expired or sour batch. But, since the box this huge EO bottle was shipped in has the MFG and EXP date right on the front of the box, I was impressed to start. So it passes step 1. Step 2. Packaging. And that can mean anything from how it is packaged to any safety/freshness measures. Check! It was sent in a sturdy box and packed in bubble wrap. No leakage here. I recently did get a small bottle from another company that did not make it past this. The darn thing leaked during shipment and my mailbox is now heavily scented with a not so nice fake "peppermint" smell. Maybe Art Naturals should deserve an extra point for their diligent quality standards.

Very nice quality peppermint oil. I use essential oils almost daily and this is one of the finer oils on the market. With other lower quality ones you get a scent that feels fake. Not so with this brand. This one is 100% pure virgin distilled peppermint oil. This essential oil is concentrated so you can mix it in whatever medium you like making it very versatile. Some EO's will already be mixed in a carrier oil to either dilute them or make them only usable in one way or two.I also liked that this particular company/seller has the expiration dates visible. This way you know you are getting a quality, unexpired, safe, product.

I found this useful in my laundry, shampoo, diffuser, along baseboards to keep spiders away, and in a spray bottle with distilled water. I really tried this one out for a good solid amount of time before reviewing. It has held up and because it is such a big bottle I still have lots left. Highly recommended! I purchased this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. My review is based on my own personal experience having this product in hand and personally using it.