Review: Origins VitaZing- SPF 15

I have always tried to find the perfect tinted moisturizer for the summer time. Something that wouldn't make my skin look oily and would have SPF. I had very high hopes for the Origins VitaZing that were unfortunately not met. I decided that the only way for my review to be honest and true would be if I finished the bottle, so I waited to write this until I did. 

The idea behind the VitaZing is brilliant: one bottle fits all. At first I was skeptical about this aspect of it, however once you apply the product you will be able to tell that it does match to your skin. If you don't believe me, take a tissue and wipe it down a cheek and you will see that the product matched your skin tone. The idea was not up to par with this product because the texture was just way too oily for me. It didn't sit well and it made me look way more greasy than ever. After applying loads of powder over this product I realized that it was not worth it, and the shine didn't go away. The VitaZing leaves a little bit of residue on your skin making it feel dirty and for the entire day all I wanted to do was wash my face. I was not happy with this product even though it matched my skin, it just made my skin feel oily and made me more self conscious about how I looked.

I don't recommend this product but if you're on the fence, you should always get a sample. It may have just been my skin that it didn't work for or it may have been the product. Just because I didn't have a good experience, does not mean that you won't have a good one. I will not be repurchasing this product! 

How To: Get Rid Of Blemishes

Everyone struggles with the occasional spot or two, but the trick is to figure out how to stop them early. Acne is not a topic that people like to discuss, however I think that it's important to acknowledge it and to learn how to treat it. Lately I have been struggling with keeping my skin clear due to stress and chocolate but once I stumbled upon this little magic, my skin has been forever clear. 

The reason why I call these products magic is because I don't know how it works. I don't know why when I put it on the next day my spot has become smaller. It just happens like magic. These products are from the Tea Tree collection from The Body Shop, the tube is the gel and the small glass bottle is the oil. 

Lets start with the gel. 

The applicator of the gel is similar to one of a lipgloss and the gel is clear. It doesn't feel sticky when applying and it absorbs so quickly. I usually apply this in the morning on any spots that I have and then I apply my makeup on top. The reason why you should apply your makeup on top of this product is because this way while you have your spot covered up, it's being defeated by this magic. I don't even feel the gel when I apply it because it is so thin, but a little bit goes such a long way.

Next, the oil.

I know what you're thinking, but it's true an oil will help your spot. I apply this product after I have washed my face and am not planning on leaving the house. The reason why I like to use this product at night rather than the day is because if you wear it during the day your face may look a little oily, and no one wants that! I simply grab a cotton swab and get a little bit on the end and gently apply it to my spot. 

These products are amazing. Your blemishes will be smaller by the next day and your face will start to glow. The Body Shop has a whole collection of Tea Tree products if you are interested in getting a face wash, toner, lotion, mask, etc. I haven't tried any of their other Tea Tree products, but I highly recommend these two. They are very affordable and are my little life savers. The only negative thing that I have to say about these products is that they have a very strong scent that isn't so pleasing, especially the oil. The gel's scent is much more faint and unnoticeable, but the oil is quite strong. These products are absolutely amazing but to keep your face clean you need to wash it twice a day and make sure you aren't rubbing your hands on your face throughout the day. Blemishes are a struggle for everyone so don't be embarrassed if you have some. We all get them, all we need to do now is treat them.

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Both of these are less than $10- and sometimes you can get a buy one get one 50% off deal!

The Best Is Yet To Be

Sometimes I get a little down. I get so down in fact that chocolate can't even cheer me up. It's not because I am depressed or anything like that, I just sometimes get a bit down. I'm human! What I find usually cheers me up is either a good little shopping trip or a little scribble in my journal. Yes, I have a journal. The only reason that I have a journal is for moments where I just want a piece of paper to let all my feelings flow out of me. I highly recommend doing this, it really relieves you of any stress.

In my last journal entry I was talking about my future. I don't know what the future brings and that scares me a little. The fact that we are all going to die and that every one we know will eventually be gone as well, scares me a lot. I start to question the meaning of life a lot, and I don't really know where to start or end. Life is complicated and beautiful but if you don't treat it right, it won't treat you right.

My mum got me the candle in the picture above for when I graduated high school. I never burned it because it doesn't really have a scent, but I love the message on it. "The best is yet to be!" is such a happy and uplifting thought. When you really wonder about what is going to happen down the road, just keep in mind that it will be the best. There will be bumps along the way, but that's life. I think I just have to realize in those times that I get a little bit down, I need to look at myself from a different perspective. I need to realize how lucky I am and how this moment should be happy, not sad. Sad moments make you appreciate happy ones, but if you have too many sad ones then you don't have that balance. Be happy because after all, the best is yet to be.