Ulta Haul #1

I decided to place an order at Ulta.com- the Naked2Basics had just come out, I needed a new thing of Too Faced Shadow Insurance to have as a back up (plus, it was 1/2 off that day, thanks to Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty!), and there were a couple of other things I wanted to get with my $3.50 off of $10.00 for the month.



I am almost out of my Biore Charcoal Cleanser, and that is now a must-have item for me, so I had to pick it up. I also wanted to try the Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash because I've heard it's great for dry skin, and my skin has felt super parched. I also picked up a black eyeliner from Ulta. It's not waterproof, and the one I'm used to is, so I'm reserving judgement on it until after I open it, but I'm not opening it until after my other one is used up.

And I almost always opt to get the variety sampler, and this is what I got. I just put it with my other samples I get like this, to try out "one day".


I am intrigued by the Deodorant Wipe, though.


FTC: All products have been purchased by me with my own money.

Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser Review

Today I'm going to be reviewing the Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser.

I initially received this as one of those magazine samples on a card in the mail, and really liked the way it made my skin feel, so when I noticed they had a $3.00 off coupon (!) attached to the sample, I jumped on this when I saw it at Target for $5.99.

How To Use: For optimal results, use daily. Wet face. Pump cleanser into hands, gently work into a foam. Massage over entire face. Rinse thoroughly.

How It Works: Skin acting up? Meet Charcoal. The new secret weapon from the Bioré® Skincare Experts. Draw out and trap 2x more dirt and impurities than a basic cleanser with this innovative black cleanser that foams white and rinses clean. Infused with Japanese Skin Purifying Technology, this facial cleanser gives you results after just one use!

Initial Impressions: My initial impressions were pretty great- I bought it based on a tiny sample in a magazine (I was able to get two uses out of it). I liked the cooling sensation from the menthol, and I thought it really appeared to clean out my pores. I figured for $2.99, it was worth the shot! After purchasing it, I decided based on some reviews I had read to only use it at night- it says it's okay to use daily, but not twice daily, so I figured that would be the best time.

Final Impressions: After using this nightly for a month (other than my once weekly face mask), I still love the way my skin is responding to it. I really do feel like it's getting my skin clean and I love the cooling feeling (especially since it's starting to become very, very hot where I live). I feel like my pores are cleaner than they were previously, but this doesn't irritate my skin like some other cleaners that promise to remove dirt and impurities but instead just leave my sensitive skin irritated. I can honestly say that I haven't noticed anything wrong with this cleanser- it does exactly what it promises to do, I did see results very quickly, and I feel like my skin is very clean. This product is a winner, and at the price, it would be hard to pass up!  I will definitely be repurchasing this product.



You can purchase this product at your local Target (like I did), or purchase it from amazon here.

FTC: This product was purchased by me with my own money. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post contains an amazon affiliate link. Please see my disclosure policy for more information.