Colleen Rothschild Skincare Review

You guys know I love drugstore makeup, but when it comes to skincare, I don't mind spending a bit more for high quality formulas that really work and give great results. My philosophy is..."if your skin looks good, your makeup will too", and that holds true, whether you buy drugstore makeup or the fancy stuff from Neiman Marcus. It's taken me a long time and tons of trial and error to figure out what products work for me and I finally have a skincare routine that's been giving me great results.

I'll be doing a separate post on my entire skincare routine, but today I wanted to go a bit more in-depth on two products I discovered more recently by Colleen Rothschild...the Radiant Cleansing Balm ($65) and Sheer Renewal Cream ($55).  Plus, don't miss my 20% off code at the end of this post that you can use at ColleenRothschild.com if you're interested in any of the products.

First, who is Colleen Rothschild? 

I'm a bit of a geek when it comes to beauty products and I always like to know a bit about the person behind the brand, especially when it comes to skincare. I'm more likely to buy a product if I feel that the creator is a true expert in their field, versus a person who just wanted to slap their name on an product without being a part of the actual development. Colleen Rothschild is an industry veteran who has been developing high-quality niche skincare brands for over 20 years, including one of my favorites, C. Booth (her maiden name is Booth). Colleen wanted to develop a line that is "effortless, beautiful, and highly effective" using "time-tested proven ingredients and today's cutting edge technologies" and I think she has definitely done that with the Colleen Rothschild line.

Also I want to mention how much I love the packaging! The frosted jars and brown tubes are simple and minimalist, yet really elegant and luxurious-looking.

Radiant Cleansing Balm: 

I was really excited to try the Radiant Cleansing Balm after seeing a lot of people on YouTube and Instagram raving about it. It contains a beautiful aromatic complex of warm cloves and rosemary plus luxurious oils such as Marula, Moringa, Loofah Seed and Black Seed to give your skin a dose of antioxidants, clear congested pores, and renew the outer layer skin cells. It feels really soft and melts into an oil when it comes in contact with your skin to remove all traces of makeup easily.

Here's how to use it:

Scoop out a little bit of the balm and massage it into dry skin. Wet the muslin cloth (which is included) under hot water and wring it damp. Then, place it over your face for a minute and breathe in the aromatic complex. It's so soothing and feels like a spa treatment! Then, use the cloth to remove the balm and all your makeup comes off with it.
After using this balm, my skin feels super soft, smooth and hydrated. Using the soft muslin cloth helps to remove the balm so there's no oily residue and I don't feel like I have to double cleanse.

Sheer Renewal Cream: 

After cleansing, I've been using the Sheer Renewal Cream on top of my other face serums. This is the perfect daytime moisturizer! It hydrates my dry skin, yet it sinks in immediately and has a matte, powder-dry finish that any skin type (especially those of you who are oily) will appreciate. It's perfect for wearing under makeup and keeps my skin from feeling greasy even in warm, sticky weather. It's oil free and provides continuous all day hydration...my skin never feels tight or dry despite this being so lightweight and breathable. It also contains multiple fruit acids, as well as lactic acid to pack a serious exfoliating punch, brightening up dull skin and softening fine lines. I noticed brighter skin the very first time I used it and it just keeps getting better. The scent is a soothing blend of lavender and sandalwood...again very spa-like and inviting.

Last month, I posted a no-makeup selfie on Instagram and I got a lot of comments and questions about my skin and the products that I use. I had been using these two Colleen Rothschild products for about a week at this point and when I looked in the mirror that day, I realized that my skin looked so good, it was the first time I felt confident enough to post a picture with no makeup. It's not perfect, obviously but it looks better now at 38 years old than it did when I was 30 (I never really took good care of it when I was younger).
Before working these two products into my routine, I felt that my skin looked pretty good, but using these made it even better!

Overall, I am loving everything about Colleen Rothschild skincare...from the luxurious packaging and ingredients to the awesome results I've been getting, I couldn't be happier. I can't wait to try more!