Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Gel Creme and Micro Creme

 

New from Chanel in the Hydra Beauty line are two  moisturizers, Micro Gel Creme and Micro Creme. 

I like a  light formula this time of  year and the The Hydra Beauty Micro Gel Creme is a refreshing , light  moisturizer. Great for  warmer days when you need moisture but want something that's not heavy.  It's a more gel than creme  and is a thicker formula with micro beads in it that burst as you apply. It feels cool and light on skin and a little tacky for awhile but moisturizes well. It's not for drier skins  , you'll want the cream version for that . The scent is light but astringent herbal and it sinks in pretty quickly. Also you don't need a lot each use. A small amount goes a long way.  This has been just right for my skin  in this weather, it's moisturized well but doesn't seem like I've added much. 

Ingredients include white camellia extract, camellia seed oil and hyaluronic acid . 

The Micro Creme is a heavier but not a greasy, heavy moisturizing cream formula. It's thick and hydrating  with the micro bubbles 

Both are available now at Chanel.com for $110 each 1.7 oz.  and both are refillable. 

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Brown Bee Self Tanning Mousse and Gradual Tanning Moisturizer

 

Brown Bee is a  new self tanning line from Argentina .  Founded by two women as a professional self tan inspired by spray tans  with sugar cane and DHA as the active tanning ingredients.

There are two mousses , one with a built in bronzer color and the other clear. I used the bronzing mousser with instant color, Self Tanning Air Mousse. 

The  Self Tanning Air Mousse goes on pretty deep ,  but looks natural and tanned on my fair skin.  The color deepens a little as it dries but doesn't look too dark or orange. Not all built in bronzer self tanners have a lot color after washing off this one does.After washing there is still a lot of color left  and the color lasts .  The mousse is  highly fragranced.   Not a self tanner scent, and  it does fade fairly quickly .  It's somewhat moisturizing too with aloe, glycerin and vitamin E.  This was easy to apply with the brands self tanning mitt , I had no streaks and no missed spots. 

There is a gradual tanning lotion , Gradual Tan Daily Moisturizer if you want to build color slowly or use every day. The gradual lotion goes on with no color and is very moisturizing with hyaluronic acid, shea butter and jojoba oil . It can be used as body lotion and self tanner.  The first application leaves  a little color.  You can see it but it's not too deep.  Maybe two shades than skin tone.   It dries fast and you have color with about 6 hours.   There is  a light floral fragrance in this much less than the mousse has. 

These  are both are top self tanners and I have used a lot of them. Easily one of the better ones I've used and will keep me and The Mom tanned for Summer. 

Brown Bee is available at their website www.brownbeeshop.com  and on Amazon. 

Self Tanning Air Mousse is $ 52

Gradual Tan Daily Moisturizer is $38

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Dove Pro Retinol Firming Cream Serum

When you think of a retinol body lotion you might not think of Dove.  Their Pro Retinol Firming Cream Serum might make you think otherwise. 

Winter is a good time to get skin in shape and use retinol products. I didn't know Dove had these until I saw them in store. I've been using the Cream Serum for a  couple months now and am super impressed.

This has my my skin smoother and brighter while also being moisturizing.  I used it when the temps were below freezing  and it was enough but it's also light enough now that we are in Spring.  It  has very little to no scent and sinks in quickly. Skin looks hydrated right off  and the brightness is there quickly after a few applications.  

 The amount of retinol isn't listed but it's in there on the ingredients list as is niacinamide . For moisture it has glycerin and rosa canina fruit oil . 

The price point is $9.99  for a large 8 oz tube and you don't need a lot each time. If you're looking for a retinol based lotion and want one that works and is well priced  give this a try. It's worked  better than the high end ones I've used. 

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Chanel Chance Hand Soap and Body Lotion

Love a high end hand soap?  Chanel has launched hand soaps and body lotions in all the Chance fragrances.  This will up your guest bathroom look. 

The Liquid Soap comes in a large 13.5 oz  bottle and can also be used as a body wash. It's lightly scented and not drying. 

The  Body Lotion is the same size 13.5 oz bottle as the soap, listed with 95% naturally derived ingredients. It's lightly moisturizing. More than many scented lotions but not heavy. The fragrance is strong but blends down as it dries. A great way to get lotion and scent in one step.

There is also a body and hair oil . 

Chanel Chance Hand Soap is $95

Chanel Chance  Body Lotion is $100 at Chanel.com 

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