Givenchy's Hydra Sparkling Velvet Luminescence Moisturizing Cream

Please excuse me for writing nothing about makeup and writing all about skincare. I just haven't purchased anything in a while. This is going to be a quick general review on the Givenchy's Hydra Sparkling Velvet Luminescence Moisturizing Cream for extra dry skin. I've used this once myself but the main prerogative comes from my sister. When I ask her about it, she just tells me that it's good and to stop bothering her. If she though that I was bothering her then, she has no idea what I'm truly capable of. 

This costs around $54 dollars at Sephora and is meant for dry skin. The packaging comes in a sturdy plastic jar and looks luxurious. It's a 50ml jar and only a pea sized amount is needed.

It's a strong scented, thick but lightweight on the skin, kind of cream that does a fairly decent job moisturizing.

Just mentioning the scent again because it is so strong and doesn't really fade. I put some around my dry nose and it was the only thing that I could smell. I tried applying it on the face and it was moisturizing but it broke me out on the chin. It settles in nicely and dries pretty quickly. Remember the Dior review when I stated that Dior left a nice sheen on the face? This doesn't do that. Once it dries, it dries. Look at my dry hands.

Application

Now, this is the final result. It takes care of the dry flakes but it still didn't feel refreshing and moisturizing.  It just didn't feel dry anymore.

I don't think that it was worth the price and honestly, I would spend my money on something else. My sister would defect back to Dior and wouldn't repurchase. I should also mention that the Christmas gift was a hit and now she's stuck between buying their essence or the Lancome's genifique.

It's been a while since I've written a review and I'll try to be diligent about it. I just wasn't interested in this product and didn't care for it. I would also write something witty or anger-filled but no. It's pretty dull here so far. I already have the idea for the next post and it's just a matter of testing and writing it. Lol. That's the whole thing.

Vacation Memories No Makeup

This is going to be a quick recap of what my vacation in Oahu, Hawaii was like. The weather was a bit temperamental and was quick bursts of strong wind and rain mixed with sunshine. I felt like such a tourist there because the locals were wearing long sleeved shirts and jeans while I was wearing everything short. Tried to blend in but it was too humid and hot to even try. I also couldn't zip up my fat pants by the end of the trip and had my jeans unbuckled during the flight back home. Why did I insist on wearing skinny jeans? 

Just to let you know, most of my time was spent with my aunt who lives in Honolulu and we really didn't do much. We went hiking and exploring the scenery more than anything else. I also didn't take many pictures, so bear with my quick recap.

There was a Japanese festival during my stay and since I knew that the Japaneses population is large in Hawaii, I decided to have a look. 

 These older ladies were dancing to choreographed music. I don't know much but they were so adorable. Do you know what's better?

Children playing drums to traditional music. The tiny child at the mid-end was so damn cute. 

Walked around Waikiki beach and saw the tail end of a hula show.

Saw a Nature's Republic and bought some face masks. I regret not getting anything else but honestly,  my skin was horrible and skincare and makeup were the last things on my mind.

Climbed up the horrible vertical steps to the endpoint of Diamond Head.

Also went driving and went past Hanauma Bay for some great sightseeing and pictures.

This was taken near the same spot and look at the difference in the color of the water.

I was planning to hike up to that lighthouse and we got lost. Instead, we ended up in some tiny beach that had a lot of people coming to surf. The water looked a bit too dangerous for us, the non swimmers, so we opted out and looked to hike up the lighthouse trail.

Finally made it to the top and saw some dude para-sailing  I'd be too scared because it seemed that there was no mechanism to help him get down. Imagine him being still stuck up there. 

We also went to the North Shore and drove around but instead of worrying about the pictures, I wanted to enjoy myself. Hopefully the brain won't putter out too early and I'll remember this in my old age. by the way, Look!

Tasted nothing like Spam. Lies and overpriced at the Dole Plantation. Will be back to more reviews later and until then, peace out everybody.