Taste of a sweet apple: Nina by Nina Ricci

Most people think of a poison apple when they think of Snow White. However, this apple is not. This pure sweet and warm fragrance is one of my favorites. Nina by Nina Ricci is perfect for a casual day, picnic, shopping or whatever.. This is the magical fragrance that makes you feel young again!

-XOXO Snow White

Dickinson's Witch Hazel VS. Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner

  

I started using Dickinson's Witch hazel after suffering from acne. I don't have severe acne but my face isn't all that perfect.  I found out on Youtube (from many beauty gurus) that Witch hazel toner is great for reducing redness and for acne treatment. It is 100% natural but it contains alcohol (14%). Most acne targeted skincare products contain alcohol so I didn't care much at the time. By the way, the smell isn't that great and I don't even know how to explain the smell but it's bearable  My mom and I loved it after our first use during the summer because it seemed like it treated our blemishes right away. Next morning, redness on my cheeks appeared less. My mom ended up purchasing her own bottle soon after and I also bought their new cleanser and foam wash. I loved all of their products for a while. That is.. until I used it for a month. My skin felt rough and super dry. I mean,.. REALLY rough. I was still in love with the idea of witch hazel so I found a similar product without alcohol and that is Thyers Rose Petal Witch Hazel. First of all, the smell is amazing. It smells like natural rose water. The result was pretty much the same without the use of alcohol and I personally felt like it also lightened my dark spots caused from acne and sun exposure. I used Thyers all summer long until when the weather got colder. My skin still felt super dry so I figured I need to use something else in the winter. I definitely stopped using all of Dickinson's witch hazel products. I still have a new bottle of their toner left, but you can actually use the toner in many different ways, so even if you don't like the product, you can still keep it next to your first aid kit. The second picture above is the picture of their old bottle that used to be located next to rubbing alcohol at local drug stores. They now have a new designed bottle that is yellow. All of their products are in yellow now. In conclusion, I would definitely choose Thyers Rose Petal With Hazel  over Dickinson's. I bought mine online for about 6 dollars but price will vary depending on where you buy. If you want to but it in store, I think they have it at Whole Foods Market around 12 dollars. They also come in many different scents! However, I would recommend using something else in the winter. Use something that is more moisturizing to protect your skin!


-XOXO Snow White

The Secret to Snow White's Shiny Black Hair: Dove Hair Therapy Nourishing Oil

Dove Hair Therapy Nourishing Oil Care; anti-frizz serum is my # 1 go to hair product. I apply it when my hair is damp at night (after shower) and/or in the morning before I leave my house. This product SMELLS AMAZING and makes my hair EXTREAMLY SOFT. Seriously the best hair product I have ever used. & it DOES NOT leave your hair oily/greasy what so ever. ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE.

-XOXO Snow White

Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque VS. Freeman's Facial Clay Mask Mint & Lemon

I first found out about the Freeman's Facial Clay Mask Mint & Lemon on youtube. I heard many great things about how it leaves your skin so soft, reduces your pore sizes immediately and such... I was so thrilled to try it!! However, when I tried the sample size, I quickly knew that I would never purchase the full size. This item will BURN YOUR EYES!!! I don't know if it's because I have sensitive eyes but when I first applied to my cheek, my tears started running down my cheeks and I could not open my eyes. It was as if I had been chopping a basket full of onions.... Yes, the direction says, avoid applying around eyes and I did NOT even go near my eyes!!! Not only that, it appeared to have made my pore sizes LARGER. I was very disappointed. 

I quickly searched for an alternative and I found another product on youtube. I was skeptical of this product because of the price. I purchased the Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque at Walmart for less than $3 dollars. I mean, the Freeman's Facial Clay Masks are cheap too, but after my experience with Mint and Lemon mask,... I was thinking about sticking to my DHC Mask. I purchased the Mint Julep Masque anyways. It's cheap, why not...  I tried it as soon as I got home and oh my... I soon fell in LOVE with this product. I actually applied it to half of my face to see if it would actually make my pores appear smaller and I could see the difference! I regretted only applying to the right half of my face but I was so glad find a product that really does what it says it does! I also leaves my skin feel moist and soft afterwards. It doesn't provide magical noticeable difference in appearance, but I think it's more of "my face is now cleaner" sensation I get from the scent. I'm not sure if I would re-purchase this item but if I had to choose from the two, I would choose Queen Helene. I think it's good as a spot treatment mask. 

- XOXO Snow White