Josie Maran Rosey Mist

I am a huge fan of settings sprays for a multitude of reasons.  I used to use the MAC Fix +, which is still awesome, but I had the Josie Maran Rosey Mist and wanted to focus my attention on using that.  Apparently it's not in the regular rotation at Josie Maran or Sephora anymore, but the travel size is still available and there is one full-sized bottle left on Amazon.  Kind of weird that this product is discontinuing.  Get it while you can!

I'm obsessed with anything rose scented, especially when it's a light fragrance.  This spray has rose oil and it is the most refreshing scent ever.  The spray itself is a light mist that refreshes the skin.  Rosewater is generally detoxifying, so this is great on a hot day whether or not you're wearing makeup.



I like to spray this on my face before adding makeup to get an instant fresh feeling or after creating my makeup look to help the look appear less cakey.  When you spritz your face after putting on foundation, this mist helps blend the foundation into your skin better so it looks less like you're wearing makeup.

What are your favorite setting sprays?

Sunday Riley Good Genes Treatment

I decided to try the Sunday Riley Good Genes Treatment after hearing many youtubers rave about it as a holy grail skincare product that provided amazing overnight results.  I dished out the exorbitant amount of money ($105, although I did get 15% off during the Sephora VIB sale) hoping that I would see the same results for my poor skin that suffers from acne and hyperpigmentation.  Unfortunately, after 2 weeks of using this product, I had to take it back to Sephora because it did not work for me.

This treatment has a lot of claims.  It is supposed to brighten and exfoliate, as well as even out the skin tone, which was what I was hoping for because of my dark spots.  A lot of people complain about the smell, which is of lemongrass, but I found the smell just fine, actually.  There is a very noticeable tingling sensation when you put this on your skin, which can also be irritating if your skin is sensitive.  I've come to realize that's because the pH of this product is quite acidic.  However, I dealt with it everyday for a little over 2 weeks.

The instructions are such that they require you to use 2-3 pumps of this stuff for each use.  That is a lot of product.  I got through half the bottle in just 2 weeks, which was alarming since this product is so expensive - if you follow their direction, it will only last you a month, tops.  I used it during the day at first, because it said "apply daily" but when I didn't see any changes, I started using it at night.  I think I felt some small change in my skin after that--maybe some better texture and softness, but overall the results weren't dramatic enough to justify the price.  So I took it back.  I never saw real change in my hyperpigmentation, although lightening dark spots takes at least 6-8 weeks, in which case I'd have to go through 2 or 3 bottles of this to be able to determine whether it truly works on that end.

I definitely feel like the only person this didn't work for.  Ultimately all this product did was exfoliate, and I can definitely find an exfoliator for way cheaper than $105.  

Have you tried the Good Genes Treatment?  Did it work for you?

Fresh Sugar Lemon Body Lotion

I'm one of those people who never like to use different lotions or perfumes at the same time.  I devote a period of months to one perfume or one lotion.  In my current rotation is Fresh's Sugar Lemon Body Lotion.  Let me first preface my post by saying that I truly enjoy Fresh as a brand.  Their scents are amazing and just about every product I've used from them leaves your skin feeling soft and/or smelling fresh.  So I decided to try one of their body lotions and I have really been enjoying it!

The sugar lemon body lotion smells just as the name suggests - like sugary citrus fruit.  It smells expensive, almost like something you'd find in a five star hotel bathroom.  It leaves my skin feeling hydrated and silky smooth and the scent lingers in a subtle and beautiful way that lasts all day.  The lotion retails for $22.50 and lasts quite a while.  It also works well in the spring and summer months and doesn't feel thick on the skin.  It's a perfect consistency for this time of year and moisturizes perfectly after a nice warm shower.

Do you love Fresh products?  If so, what are your favorites?  Leave a comment below!