Product Reviews & Giveaways
A running index of every product I’ve reviewed on La Vie en May, organized by category. I update this page when I publish new reviews. If you’re looking for honest opinions on a specific product or brand, this is the fastest way to find it.
How I review products
I take real notes. I use a product for at least one week — usually two — before I write the review. I want to know how skincare feels after the new-product novelty wears off, how a lipstick wears through dinner, how a fashion piece holds up after the first wash. I write down both what I love and what I don’t, and the final post is the honest synthesis.
If a brand sent me the product for review, I disclose that at the top of the post. If I bought it myself, I’ll mention that too. I never accept payment for a positive review.
Beauty reviews
- SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 Review — the gentlest retinol I’ve found
- Bite Beauty Matte Crème Lip Crayon
- MAKE Beauty Hair Care
- Sole Patches Skincare
- Fragrance Scent Search — finding your signature
- Lip Magnet vs Smashbox — head to head
- Prepare your skin for summer sun
Fashion reviews
- MM.LaFleur Bento Box subscription review
- Clothing hacks for petites
- Floral Jumpsuit OOTD
- OOTD — Lilac Florals
- OOTD — All Buttoned Up
Lifestyle & DIY
- Summer Pineapple Nail Art Tutorial
- Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in NJ
- 5 Unique Bridal Squad Shirt Ideas
Giveaways
I run occasional giveaways, usually when a brand sends extra product or around holidays. Active giveaways are always pinned to the home page and announced via the newsletter. There are no active giveaways at the moment — check back, or subscribe.
Browse all my product reviews and giveaways. I only review products I’ve actually tried — no sponsored fluff. The good, the bad, and the meh.
Featured reviews
- SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5
- Bite Beauty Matte Creme Lip Crayon
- MAKE Beauty Hair Care
- Sole Patches Skincare
- Lip Magnet vs Smashbox — Beauty Battle
- My Search for the Perfect Fragrance
From the archive
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