Are These Beauty Favorites Overhyped? Our No-Sponsor Review Tells All
MONINA WRIGHT
Are These Beauty Favorites Overhyped? Our No-Sponsor Review Tells All
In this hands-on episode, hosts Velia and Monina dive into skincare, body care, and a surprising accessory. Get ready for raw, real-world feedback—no sponsorships, no filters, just honest opinions.
1. Farmhouse Fresh “Finely Awake®” Body & Face Scrub
- Formulation: A mechanically exfoliating scrub featuring bamboo, silica, pumice, apricot powder, bentonite clay, and polylactic acid. Natural and botanical-based.
- Texture/Feel: Medium-grain exfoliant with menthol for a refreshing, pore-opening sensation.
- Results: Both hosts rate it 10/10, praising its effectiveness, natural composition, and refreshing scent.
- Best For: Oily or combination skin, those needing moderate exfoliation, and body areas like knees and elbows.
- Why They Love It: Detoxifies with clay, smooths skin, and leaves a fresh, spa-like feel.
- Go check out Finely Awake®!
- Don't Forget to shop Velia's Beaches Be Salty scalp scrub and Body Positive Shampoo with bentonite clay!
2. Finny Rute Facial Oils (Day & Night Blends)
- Blend Ingredients: Rich mix—jojoba, cherry, blackberry, cranberry, apricot, grape, meadowfoam, soybean, ceramides, rose hip, and Blue Tanzi oils.
- Key Benefits: Hydrates without greasiness, repairs skin barrier, calms redness, nourishes all skin types—especially oily, acne-prone, rosacea, and dry.
- Texture & Absorption: Light, silky, absorbs beautifully into the skin, leaving a natural glow.
- Real Testimonials: Clients noticed radiant, makeup-free skin after use.
- Usage Tips: Apply after hydrating serum and before moisturizer/SPF. Use both day and night—swap freely.
- Go check out Finny Rute!
3. "Viral" Olia Vita Anti-Aging Serum
- Marketing Claims: Promises to fade lines, brighten skin, firm, moisturize, smooth, and rejuvenate.
- Ingredients Raised Concerns: Includes collagen (not hydrolyzed—too large for absorption), hyaluronic acid, ceramide, vitamin C, and surprisingly, botulinum toxin.
- Host Experience: Pleasant texture but
no visible improvements in lines, brightness, or hydration over two months.
- Verdict: Doesn’t live up to the hype—felt nice, but didn’t deliver meaningful results.
4. Tactical Raptor-Claw Hair Clips
- What They Are: Regular hair-clips turned mini survival multitools—features include serrated edge, box cutter, flat-head screwdriver, wire stripper, wick holder, ruler, and key-chain hole.
- Performance: Cuts, unscrews, strips wires—not toy-level; genuinely functional.
- Style/Etiquette: Espionage black finish, blends into dark hair. May cause curiosity at security screenings.
- Best For: Travelers, campers, survivalists, and EDC (everyday carry) fans.
- Caution: Can snag hair; not safe for children.
- Go check out the clips!
Final Thoughts
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Loved: Farmhouse Fresh Scrub and Finny Rute Oils—natural, effective, and glow-enhancing.
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Disappointed By: Olia Vita serum—didn’t live up to claims or ingredients list.
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Delighted By: Tactical clips—quirky, cool, surprisingly practical.
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