Last minute stocking stuffer: Algenist Kiss & Wink Collection

If you're a last minute shopper and still in need of one final stocking stuffer or two, I've got the perfect thing for your skincare and beauty loving pal. (pssst.... here's a couple other ideas if you need a little more help)

Algenist has a handful of affordably-priced and amazing gift options, one of which I have to show you today. If you're not familiar with the brand, Algenist offers anti-aging skincare products made from high quality ingredients. If you've heard rave reviews about Algenist, it's for good reason. 

The Kiss & Wink Collection ($25) comes with two anti-aging products that are formulated with patented Alguronic Acid and Microalgae Oil. These two ingredients help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkes, restore firmness, and soothe and nourish the eyes and lips.

This set, which is a $45 value, comes with the Complete Eye Renewal Balm which hydrates the under-eyes, decreases puffiness and dark circles, and reduces fine lines. It also comes with the Lip Renewal Balm SPF 15, aimed at nourishing dry lips, minimizing the look of lip lines, and providing UV protection. 

This is a really nice set if you want to try out a couple Algenist products and give your skin some line-reducing encouragement. You can find this set at Sephora, Ulta, Sephora inside JCP, and online at sephora.com or algenist.com.

Insta Natural Vitamin C Toner & Eye Gel | Review

I am a self-professed skincare junkie. As much as I love makeup, I thoroughly enjoy washing it off at the day's end and pampering my skin. So naturally, when given the chance to review Insta Natural's Vitamin C facial toner, and Youth Express eye gel, I couldn't say no. 

Insta Natural's Vitamin C facial toner is comprised of three main ingredients: sulfur - to penetrate deep in the skin and increase elasticity, witch hazel - to purify the skin and reduce the size and appearance of pores, and vitamin C - to strengthen the skin and reverse signs of aging. 

I am always looking for products to minimize the appearance of pores, as I do have noticeable pores, and I found this toner to be a nice addition to my skincare regimen. I didn't notice any extreme pore-minimizing properties, but my skin definitely felt tighter and my pores were less noticeable. My one qualm with this toner is the smell. If you are sensitive to smell, this has a very strong orange-pine type scent (can't quite figure out exactly what it smells like to me). 

The real gem of these two products is the Youth Express eye gel. I am continually trying new eye creams in the hopes of finding something that helps with the dehydration lines I am prone to, and I have to say I was blown away by how this eye gel performed.

Right off the bat, I assumed this wouldn't work for me. How is a gel going to work for a girl who battles dry under-eyes? I don't even know how, but this gel dramatically reduces the appearance of fine lines underneath my eyes. I use a little dab on my ring fingers and smooth it gently on to my eye area. It dries, and leaves kind of a sticky feeling that does go away after an hour or so. I use this morning and night and have had such a positive experience with it so far. It also performs well under makeup.

I would highly recommend trying out this product if you have fine lines you want to diminish. 

Both the Vitamin C toner and Youth Express eye gel are available for purchase on Amazon. 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.