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DHC’s New Premium Lipstick GE Review & Swatches

February 20, 2014

DHC Premium Lipstick GE Swatches Rose Gold Petal Pink First Blush Bold Persimmon Velvety Red Rich Raspberry Review — DHC Premium GE Lipsticks

DHC has released a new line of lipsticks (Premium GE) that promise satiny color & hydration. These lipsticks are formulated with macadamia, olive, and rice bran oils to moisturize, collagen and sodium hyaluronate to hold hydration, oat kernel extract to minimize the look of lines, and vitamin A and germanium for revitalization. I don’t think I’ve ever found a lipstick with that many beneficial ingredients! This brand new lipstick comes in 6 colors: Petal Pink, First Blush, Rich Raspberry, Velvety Red, Rose Gold, and Bold Persimmon. Keep on reading to see my swatches and see what I think!

DHC Premium Lipstick GE Swatches Rose Gold Petal Pink First Blush Bold Persimmon Velvety Red Rich Raspberry Review (2) — Rose Gold, Petal Pink, First Blush, Bold Persimmon, Velvety Red, Rich Raspberry Swatches

All of these shades have a really nice pigmentation that is a bit sheer, without being streaky. DHC says these lipsticks have light-diffusing pearls for a 3-D pluming effect. I personally can’t see any visible shimmer or notice any plumping. On the lips, they are very moisturizing and look natural. They have a touch of a satiny sheen, similar to applying a thick layer of lip balm. They feel super comfortable on the lips. I think my favorite shades are Bold Persimmon & Rose Gold. If anything, I’d say I wasn’t a fan of Petal Pink, because it’s a little too light for my skin tone. First Blush and Rose Gold are perfect for neutral lovers. And if you want a natural version of a red try Velvety Red or Rich Raspberry!

I think this collection of lipsticks is great for the everyday gal who wants to wear lipstick without being too bold. Personally, I prefer bold lip colors, so these aren’t really my type. However, I think the majority of people don’t want to be walking around with bright orange lips, I’m just a little different- ha! These lipsticks are available now at DHCcare.com for $19- I find this price to be a bit steep for a natural looking lipstick, but they can be a great option for those with an issue with dry lips. So if hydration is your thing, these are worth the price!

**This post contains products that I have received for free– for more information, please read my Disclosure Policy**

DHC Kakonjuka Skincare Collection Review

March 3, 2013

DHC Kakonjuka Skincare Collection Lotion,Essence,Cream — DHC Kakonjuka Lotion,Essence,Cream

Yesterday DHC launched their Kakonjuka collection, a line that is composed of Japanese and Korean botanicals to soothe, hydrate, and fight fine lines. This 3-piece collection includes a lotion, essence, and cream that are intended to be used together to fight aging and dry skin. These products contain Maitake mushroom, Platycara strobilacea, Licorice leaf, Great burnet, Purslane and Reishi mushroom to help hydrate and prevent aging.

DHC Kakonjuka Skincare Collection Lotion,Essence,Cream (2) — Kakonjuka products

The Kakonjuka Lotion is a hydrating toner that is intended to be used after washing your face. The Kakonjuka Essence is a rich, milky booster that is similar to a serum in my eyes. The last product, Kakonjuka Cream is a fine-line fighting moisturizer. Each of these products retail for $32 each, or as a set for $79.

The Kakonjuka Lotion is a nice gel toner that works well to prep the skin for the other products. All of these products have no added colorants or fragrance, so it’s all natural color, a brown, is kind of hard to get used to. It’s also hard to tell if it’s removing any extra grime from my face! It does the job, but wasn’t a standout for me.

The Kakonjuka Essence is a creamy serum that is applied after the lotion. It kind of looks like a foundation when you pump it out, because it does have the natural brown color. I find that it just moisturizes my skin and not much more.

And lastly, the Kakonjuka Cream is a perfect nightly moisturizer to use on any skin type. I find that using it in the day would be too much for my oily skin, but at night it’s perfect because I wake up with ultra-smooth skin. I’d say that this product was the winner for me, because it did the job well. The other products are great too, but this is the one I saw the most difference with. But, when using all of the products together you will wake up with super smooth skin.

DHC Kakonjuka Cream (2) — DHC Kakonjuka Cream

Again, this product is a natural grey-brown color, which is kind of strange and hard to get past. All of the products smell a little strange too because there is no added fragrance, which is actually a good thing, because fragrance is known to cause breakouts in skincare products. If you can get past that, you will love what these products do for your skin. I will say that I find myself avoiding these products if I don’t feel like dealing with the smell! I’d recommend these to mainly people with dry skin that are looking for anti-aging, but it works for my 20 year old oily skin as well, just when used at night.

Find the Kakonjuka line starting March 1st online!

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DHC Deep Cleansing Oil Review

November 25, 2012

I recently got DHC’s Deep Cleansing Oil in a goodie bag, and I was so excited to try this product out, as I had yet to try a cleansing oil to remove makeup! You may have heard of people using olive oil or other oils to remove all of their makeup, which honestly didn’t work for me because it leaves an oily residue. What’s different about this product is that it includes an ingredient that helps the oil be completely removed when rinsed. The oil is applied dry to the face to scrub off any makeup, and once it touches water, it turns white and washes off completely. I find that this removes all of my makeup really well, except for mascara. Afterwards, my face feels silky smooth and moisturized. I’m a fan! The full 6.7 oz size (this is a 1 oz sample) retails for $28. I think once I run out I’m going to have to purchase the full size, or try a new oil!

Do you remove makeup with oil? Which would you recommend?

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