Malin + Goetz 1oz Essential Kit

I have been eyeing this Malin + Goetz set at Space NK for a while now and finally took the plunge.  I don't travel that often but, when I found out I was going on vacation with my family I knew I had to have it.  The kit includes six 1oz travel size bottles of the essentials you will need; body wash, body moisturizer, face cleanser, face moisturizer, shampoo, and conditioner.  I used this all four days I was away and I was so happy I did.  I hate going to a hotel and not knowing what kind of products they provide you with.  Most hotels have some crappy stuff so, I have learned to bring my own.  I was very pleased with this Malin + Goetz set.  The shampoo and conditioner are my favorite.  They left my hair feeling squeaky clean and extra soft.  The body wash and moisturizer was great too!  They smell so good and the moisturizer was so nourishing.  The face moisturizer was also nice.  It was a bit on the lighter side which is fine for my summer time skin but, in the fall and winter I would totally need something heavier.  The only product I was disappointed in was the face cleanser.  It smells amazing but, I like a cleanser that lathers up a bit.  This just didn't do the job for me.  It did clean my face but, I wasn't jumping for joy.  Overall I really enjoy this kit.  It retails for $30, which is $5 a bottle.  I know this will last me a while since I don't go away that often.  But, if you are a constant traveler I would say this isn't for you unless you want to try out a few items from this range.

What are your favorite travel items ?  Where are you going this summer ??

Love,
City Styles 

Travel Skincare

I am back from vacation... womp, womp.  But it is what it is.  So before unpacking I thought I would show you guys what I brought for skincare.  I was pretty minimalistic since I wanted to mainly focus on using the Malin + Goetz items (review coming next week).   I love to bring along deluxe sized samples when traveling.  It is the perfect time to try them out.   

I hate not knowing what brand of haircare a hotel uses so I always bring my own.  This trip I used the Malin + Goetz Peppermint Shampoo and Cilantro Conditioner.  Absolutely love!  I also used the Malin + Goetz Grapefruit Cleanser.  It did the job but, I wasn't really impressed.  For moisturizer I brought two the Malin + Goetz  Vitamin E moisturizer and the Caudalie La Creme.  I used La Creme was so moisturizing.  I kinda feel in love with it.  And of course to take my makeup off I brought along the Clarins Gentle Eye Makeup Remover.  Love this to take my eye makeup off.  It isn't too oily which is also amazing. 

Will you be traveling this summer ??  If so what do you want to bring with you ?? 

Love, 

City Styles 

Fresh Sugars VIB Rouge GWP

My Sephora order just arrived a day or so ago and I was so excited to open these goodies.  They were a gift with purchase for VIB Rouges.  If you aren't already signed up for Sephora's Beauty Insider program then you totally should.  I'm not going to see its the best points program around but for Rouges it rocks.  I get shipping for free and my products arrive in 3 days.  And I get emails all the time about special deals like the ones above.  I had to spend $35 and I got some travel size Fresh products.  I'm loving these and I was so excited to try the Sugar Shine Lip Treatment!

What has been your most favorite perk from Sephora ?? Who do you think has the best points program ??

Love,
City Styles