Immortelle Divine Collection - My Skincare Regimen with L'Occitane

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

PRODUCTS C/O L'OCCITANE 

Let's talk AMAZING skincare!  You all know that I only talk about beauty and skincare products that I truly love and believe in and today I will be talking about my new found love for L'Occitane.  I've always heard amazing things about L'Occitane but it wasn't until this past April that I started trying their products.

I was lucky enough to meet the L'Occitane team at the rewardStyle conference back in April and they were so delightful and I left my meeting feeling so excited to learn even more about their products.  They were very generous and kind...they gifted me some of their most popular products and I couldn't wait to get home to try them.  Let's just say, I immediately fell head over heels for this brand and their incredible products!  The rich history of L'Occitane as well as their values is truly admirable too.

When asked to try their new Immortelle Divine collection, I immediately said YES, YES, YES!!!  There was no doubt in my mind that this collection would be nothing short of amazing and I was right.

Most of you know that I am in my 30's and I get a lot of questions about my skin and skincare routines.  We could chat forever about why I started truly taking care of my skin in my early 20's and the importance of doing so but what I will say today is...if you haven't already started using an anti-aging regimen, NOW IS THE TIME!  And L'Occitane's Immortelle Divine regimen would be a great place to start!

Let's dive into the collection and the specific products that I have been using!

Immortelle Divine Cleansing Balm - this balm removes makeup so easily and it even breaks down waterproof makeup!  It is delicate on your skin and leaves your skin feeling clean and radiant!  I love that it is enriched with immortelle essential oil as well as Vitamin E!  If you are looking for the perfect first step to an anti-aging ritual, this is it!

Immortelle Divine Foam Cleansing Cream - this cleansing cream is simply divine...no pun intended!  Use this after you have removed your makeup with the cleansing balm.  No makeup to remove, no problem as this can be your first step! It left my skin feeling ultra clean yet hydrated.  My skin felt so soft and appeared more radiant after using this cream for the first time.  A little goes a long way with this cream.  This cleansing cream is definitely a MUST!

Immortelle Divine Cream - the creme de la creme of creams!  Award winning, this cream helps fight visible signs of aging.  Being that I am in my 30's, it is so important for me to use an anti aging cream each and every night.  I couldn't be more impressed with the powerful natural ingredients of this cream.  If you are looking for an effective anti aging cream, I highly recommend this one!

Immortelle Divine Eyes - this eye gel helps reduce the appearance of fine lines as well as dark circles and puffiness.  Again...a must in my beauty regimen!  As a busy working Mom of two, I often times don't get enough sleep so I lean on an eye gel that helps conceal my tired eyes and Divine Eyes does an amazing job.  The skin around my eyes feels hydrated and smooth!

Immortelle Divine Youth Oil - this may be my absolute favorite out of the regimen that I have been using.  Although it would be tough to pick because they all play such an important role in caring for my skin.  But the Divine Youth Oil truly makes my skin feel renewed.  I use a couple of drops on my skin before bed and when I wake, my skin looks youthful and has a beautiful glow.  I also use this through the day to waken up my skin if it needs to be refreshed a bit.  I will take just a tiny bit of the oil in my fingers and pat it on my face.  I cannot get enough of this oil!  A little also goes a long way so you can get a lot of use out of one bottle.  I will be using this oil for years to come!

It's easy to see why I love L'Occitane's Immortelle Divine regimen...I've been so happy with each product and my skin has responded so well to this regimen.  I'm truly pleased with my initial results and cannot wait to see the evolution of my skin with L'Occitane!

Have you tried L'Occitane before?!  What are some of your favorite products?

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great day!

Fight the Aging Process with Nerium

Okay folks, let's get real.  I'll admit it, yes, I watch Dr. Phil and he is always telling people to "get real" so today, I am taking his advice, getting real, and discussing the aging process.

I wouldn't consider myself a spring chicken anymore...I'm no longer in my 20's, in fact I'm well into my 30's (gasp...that sentence took my breath away just a little) but I've totally embraced these years and they have been some of my best and most memorable years yet.

I've definitely become more wise over time and taking care of my skin has become so much more important to me.  AND because I have given my skin lots of TLC over the years, I've been able to slow down the aging process and improve my skin over time.

I'm sure many of you can recall baking in the sun (without sunscreen...double GASP there)...I know I am guilty (two hands raised here and head down in shame).  There was a period of time in my 20's when my face was spotted with melasma (dark spots, discoloration, etc) and the fine lines began to show.

It was at that time in my life when I realized that I needed to make a change for the better.  Sunscreen every day, no baking in the sun, wearing a hat and sunglasses when outdoors, etc.  I also began trying various skincare products to see what worked best for me.  

Today, I am sharing a bit about my experience with Nerium.  I've heard about Nerium for a couple of years but never branched out to try it simply because I was already invested in another skincare routine.

When Nerium reached out asking if I would like to try their products, I immediately said YES, OF COURSE!  I'd been hearing some great things about Nerium and I was excited to try their products for myself.  Hearing from others that they had a positive experience certainly drew me in and I was more than willing to give their products a try.  I was also intrigued to learn more about their proprietary ingredient, NAE-8® extract.

MY REGIMEN

I received the Age-Defying Night & Day Creams as well as the Firming Body Countoring Cream and I've been using all 3 products for several weeks now.  It's important to note that I used the Nerium products in conjunction with a different face wash, toner, etc.

In the short period of time that I have been using their products, I have noticed an improvement in my fine lines and overall texture/tone of my skin.

The creams absorb quickly and have left my skin feeling soft and hydrated.  Something that I also really liked was that a small amount goes a long way so you can stretch the product out.

Overall, I have been pleased with my Nerium products and appreciate you all allowing me to share my experience with you.

I always recommend doing your own research before trying a new skincare regimen.  It is important to understand the benefits of products as well as what will work well for the type of skin that you have.  You want to understand your skincare goals and pick products that will help you achieve those goals.

Below is some information on how to contact Nerium and how to stay connected with them on social media as well.  As always, thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

*Please note that Nerium did not sponsor this post, they provided the products for me to try and in turn, share my personal experience with my supporters.  All opinions are my own.