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4 ways you could be Winning Your Sensitive Skin Game

I recently had the opportunity to try out VL Pure Skincare.

I didn't know much about them but had heard that they were eco-conscious, that their products were all natural, paraben free and most of all cruelty-free. (I would think by now, with all the intelligence we posses, all cosmetic companies would be cruelty-free, but unfortunately that's not the case.)

Before I get up on my soapbox, let me tell you about these products!


All Natural Rose Hip and Seaweed Facial Cleanser

There's so much I love about this cleanser!
First of all,  this is by far one of the most gentle cleansers I have ever used. However, don't let the fact that it's gentle make you think that your skin is not getting absolutely clean. I have used so many cleansers in the past that make your skin feel "squeaky" clean, but here's a little hint, save that for your pots and pans, if your skin feels "squeaky" clean, chances are you are stripping it of the essential oils it needs.
a picture of All Natural Rose Hip & Seaweed Facial Cleanser

 This is a different kind of clean.
It doesn't feel tight, it feels nourished and healthy.
You know that feeling you get after you've had a facial, and spent a lot of money on your skin?
Hours later you're still touching it trying to justify how much you've spent?
Now imagine that feeling in a bottle, waiting for you by your sink every day.
That's what it feels like!!!!

 I also like the fact it's all natural and made with ingredients I can pronounce.



Dark Circle and Wrinkle 
Vanishing Eye Cream

a picture of Dark Circle and Wrinkle Vanishing Eye Cream in a bottle
What I liked about this eye cream was that it didn't feel heavy. Most eye creams feel like they are just sitting there, this was smooth and light and blended right into my skin without that heavy, sticky feeling.
What I loved about this, is that I noticed a huge improvement in the puffiness that used to be there.  I always looked like I didn't get enough sleep, but after using this for 2 weeks, I don't have to use concealer to hide the dark circles anymore.





a bottle of Rejuvenating Stem Cell Serum

Rejuvenating Stem Cell Serum

To be honest, the name scared me at first. Who's "Stem Cells" was I about to put on my face?
Luckily, they are only talking about the cells of Swiss apples! All these products are natural and cruelty free.
I did notice a visible difference in the texture of my skin, it feels smoother, and my makeup glides on now.







a jar of VL PURE Nourishing Moisturizer
Nourishing 
Moisturizer



I'm really picky about moisturizer. I have had oily skin most of my life so, I usually make the mistake of buying a thin liquid moisturizer that does nothing, because I am always worried that if I use a cream, It'll feel greasy and heavy. This cream is lightweight and absorbs right into my skin instead of sitting on top of it. I'm very happy with this whole line. My skin feels and looks amazing!



                                                                                                                                                 *special thanks to the people at VL Pure who                                                                                                                                                           provided these products for free so that I could try                                                                                                                                                       them and write an honest review. 





                          You can find VL Pure products here:        https://www.vlpure.com/

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