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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Review: Nyakio Firming Face Serum with Baobab Complex #Nyakio

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Nyakio Kamoche Grieco founded the Nyakio line. She is a first generation American born from Kenyan descent. She always loved beauty and after working in the entertainment industry, inspired by her family of medicine men, farmers and educators, Nyakio created the nyakio™ brand to share her family beauty secrets. She was most influenced by her maternal grandfather, a medicine man, and by her namesake paternal grandmother, who lived on a sustainable coffee and sugarcane farm. Nyakio carefully selects the best naturally effective African ingredients that have been used by generations for their hydrating, revitalizing, smoothing and anti-aging benefits.

Nyakio Firming Face Serum with Baobab Complex Serum
harnesses the power of the African Baobab Oil. The lightweight concentrated serum helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while improving elasticity and makes skin feel firmer. It is a skin strengthening moisturizer that lasts 8 hours, helping skin to look more radiant and more youthful looking. Nyakio’s Family Secret is that this product was inspired by her medicine man grandfather. The Baobab Oil from the African Tree of Life is a vitamin enriched oil that makes for a powerful anti-aging skincare collection. This serum also contains Marula Oil  (helps to hydrate the skin), Moringa Oil, Peach Leaf Extract and Soybean Seed. It is formulated without sulfates, parabens, synthetics dyes and phthalates. 
After a four week study, 100% of participants experienced moisturizing and firming immediately. They also experienced 8 hours of moisturization. Use this serum after cleansing skin. Take 2 pumps and apply to skin, inhaling the aromas that are inherent in the serum. This serum does leave skin feeling soft, hydrated and more moisturized. I love how it sinks right into the skin leaving no residue. My skin feels completely hydrated without feeling greasy. Fine lines disappear within weeks and skin feels firmer.

Nyakio Firming Face Serum with Baobab Complex Serum is $55.00 for a 1 fl. oz./ 30 mL bottle. It is available from www.nyakio.com. Like Nyakio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NyakioBeauty; Follow Nyakio on Twitter: @NyakioBeauty; Follow Nyakio on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/nyakiobeauty/ and Follow Nyakio on Instagram: http://instagram.com/nyakiobeauty

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(This item was sent for consideration)

I Am THE Makeup Junkie September HIT LIST #IAmTHEMakeupJunkie #HITLIST

I have not been able to do a hit list for a couple of months but this month I am back with a vengance! I have 5 products here that are at the top of the heap for being some of the best on the market. These are not necessarily products I have reviewed but things I might have tried out and loved. So, here we go for September:

#1. Smashbox Cherry Smoke Photo Op Eye Palette $39.00 #Smashbox

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This palette from the Smashbox Fall 2014 collection, contains 8 pigmented eye shadows that are excellent for the Fall forecast: rich, smoky eyes. The shades included are: bare, ebony, shell, oxidize, rustic, topaz, unadorned and dark cocoa. What I really like about this palette are the inclusion of a rich reddish shade and a pinkish copper shade that will look great with green eyes. The rest of the shades are perfect neutral shades that will work for any eye color.
This palette is available anywhere Smashbox is sold, such as www.smashbox.com, www.sephora.com and department stores such as Nordstrom.



#2 Illamasqua Glamore Lipstick in NEW Nude Shades $30.02 #Illamasqua

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Illamasqua recently launched a new type of lipstick called Glamore. This satin finish lipstick has more moisture than their original formula and is extremely pigmented. They also launced 7 new nude shades with this formula that are so hot! I love these new shades and I think you will too! They are Tease (pink beige), Rosepout (neutral pink brown), Naked (creamy nude), Starkers (soft flesh pink), Cherub (warm coral), Minx (warm rose) and Buff (fudge brown). These shades are gorgeous on and I think my favorite is Tease, by far. It is one of the prettiest nude shades I have seen. Illamasqua can be purchased through www.illamasqua.com. Sometimes they offer free shipping to the US. They also came out with some pink shades that are just as beautiful! Pinkie is very cute.


#3 REN Rose O12 Moisture Defense Oil $80.00 #REN

REN Skincare Rose O12 Moisture Defense Oil
This is an ultra-moisturizing oil that is formulated to help dry and dehydrated skin. It locks in moisture and restores softness, comfort and radiance. By restoring moisture it plumps up the skin. Skin appears renewed, glowing and healthy looking. It protects against free radicals to combat against the signs of premature aging. Radiance is restored, skin is more elastic. It contains Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, which is a powerful oil that can help to refine skin texture, soften skin, keep skin moisturized, hydrate the skin and can calm and soothe the skin.
 
I have used this oil for more than a month and have been very happy with how much softer my skin has become. My skin has also become more supple. Since I use alpha-hydroxy acids on my skin too I tend to become a little dehydrated and using this has helped it keep more hydrated. Facial oils are great for any skin type, including oily skins. I would recommend this for any skin type as it is helpful for basic skin needs. See my review here: http://bit.ly/1rBSWZ0 This is available from www.renskincare.com.
 

#4 Urban Decay Perversion Mascara and Subversion Mascara Primer  $22.00/$20.00 #UrbanDecay

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This new entry into the saturated mascara market gives my lashes than I expected. The folks at Urban Decay say that they have one of the best mascaras that volumizes and lengthens at the same time. I have found this to be true but, I think that is mascara can only be “all that and a bag of chips” with the awesome mascara primer Subversion. Perversion Mascara is only “okay” on its own but paired with Subversion primer it becomes a a superhuman experience that gives lashes a super boost. The mascara comes with a sample of the primer, so you have no excuse not to try it out! I think this is an amazing duo that you will love. I have been using Subversion with other mascaras too and it works great with them (don’t tell Urban Decay this!). Alone the primer is $20.00 and I think is worth every penny. So kick back and allow your lashes to become big, black, long and thick with Urban Decay’s new powerhouse duo!


#5 Michael Todd Organics Wild Berry Exfoliating Peel $34.00 #TruOrganic

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This is a great skin peel for those who want to help diminish fine lines, surface wrinkles, it improves skin texture and tone, unclogs pores and generally improves the skin’s condition. The peel contains a powerful blend of alpha hydroxy acids, a beta hydroxy acid and fruit enzymes such as: wild blueberry, strawberry, grape and raspberry, that combine for a superior exfoliation. This peel penetrates the top layers of the skin to loosen dead skin cells, revealing younger looking skin underneath. The enzymes unclog pores and the alpha hydroxy acids help to lighten hyperpigmentation. It also contains several fruit extracts and aloe to oxygenate and detoxify the skin for an added anti-oxidant and antibacterial benefit. Wild Berry Exfoliating Peel is great for all skin types except sensitive skins. It is a very powerful treatment and those with sensitive skins would find this treatment irritating to their skin. Michael Todd True Organics guarantees that you will see a difference after the first use of this product.

I was surprised at how strong this peel was! It is comparable to a professional strength peel product. I would say that this is similar to a 10-15% glycolic acid peel. The recommendations are to leave it on for at least 10 minutes. The whole time I had it on I could feel it working and believe me, I could not wait to get it off! I do not have sensitive skin in the least but I found this peel to be very strong. I use strong acids on my skin, professional strength products and this is definitely a product I would recommend if you need something to work on fine lines, uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, acne, etc. In fact, I think this would be great for acneic skin. And especially those with hyperpigmentation. If you have sensitive skin do not use this, it could be extremely irritating for your skin. See my review here: http://bit.ly/ZnLztP It is available from www.truorganic.com
 
So these are some of my favorite items for the past month! I think you will like them a lot and if you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask!

Until Next Time~
 
Marie Papachatzis
 
I Am THE Makeup Junkie







Saturday, September 27, 2014

Review: Pevonia Stem Cell Phyto-Elite Intensive Line andGiveaway! #PevoniaLife #giveaway




Recently I had the pleasure to try out a new line from Pevonia skincare. This line, Pevonia Stem Cells Phyto-Elite Intensive Line, is an all natural line that delivers intense age reversing results due to the inclusion of plant stem cells. The products work quickly and are a part of a professional skincare range that can be found in spas and salons nationwide and in 100 countries around the world. Pevonia is a well known skincare range that I have used previously and I feel is one of the best professional skincare lines around. It was also the first professional spa range in the market. I used to use the line when I worked in a salon and actually met the owner and founder, Sylvie Hennessey once at a skincare seminar. The inspiration behind Pevonia is traditional European skincare therapy, which use natural ingredients to heal the skin. The entire Pevonia skincare range is all natural too. Pevonia’s mission is to provide maximum holistic wellness, skin rejuvenation and skin radiance through excellent skincare solutions all while maintaining natural green formulas.



The Pevonia Stem Cells Phyto-Elite Intensive Line consists of three products: a cleanser, serum and a cream. They work in conjunction to deliver targeted results in a quick and easy fashion for beautiful skin. 


 Stem Cells Phyto-Elite Cleanser $43.50
Pevonia Stem Cell Phyto Elite Cleanser
 This foaming cleanser works to cleanse and tone the skin. Just apply to the palm of your hand, wet and then cleanse face to take off makeup, dirt and debris. Skin will be cleansed, toned and spotless. This line is for mature skin with signs of severe aging or for those who want to avoid aging. It is great for anyone who wants to reduce lines, wrinkle depth, get a smoother skin surface and repair the skin’s stem cells. 

What I love about this cleanser it how well it cleanses the skin and how it makes my skin feel afterwards. It gets off all of my makeup (except eye makeup, I use a separate remover for that), and leaves my skin feeling fresh and clean.





Stem Cells Phyto-Elite Serum $159.00
Pevonia Stem Cell Phyto Elite Serum
This serum delivers visible age reversing results all while protecting and energizing the skin’s cells. It accelerates repair, targets the signs of aging and protects the skin. It is for mature skin with signs of severe aging or those who would like to avoid the signs of aging. It is also great for lines and wrinkles, a smoother surface of the skin and it protects and repairs the skin’s stem cells. Use 5 drops and smooth over face and neck. Use in the pm and follow with Stem Cells Intensive Cream.

I adore this serum! It helps to hydrate the skin and leave it feeling soft and smooth. It contains sodium hyaluronate, which is a humectant and attracts moisture to the skin. It also contains collagen, glycerin and many plant extracts that are great anti-aging ingredients. This product is all natural but is a powerhouse serum that helps to make the skin look and feel younger. Used in conjunction with the Intensive Cream it is a great way to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

 

Stem Cells Phyto-Elite Intensive Cream $159.00

Pevonia Stem Cell Phyto Elite Cream

 This intensive cream is your first line of defense against the ravages of time. It absorbs right into the skin, is not greasy and leaves it feeling so soft and wonderful. It smoothes away lines and wrinkles while protecting and hydrating the skin. It was formulated to rejuvenated, brighten, protect and “de-age” the skin. This cream contains squalane and collagen to smooth the skin, glycerin for moisture, Royal Jelly to treat signs of aging, Sodium Hyaluronate to draw moisture to the skin and plant extracts and Vitamin E as anti-oxidants. It is great for mature skin and those wishing to prevent aging skin. This cream reduces fines lines, wrinkles, smooth skin, brightens the complexion and makes skin look much younger.

After using it for a few weeks, I noticed that my skin looked and felt younger. My hyperpigmentation has decreased a lot and the fine lines that have started to appear have decreased to the point that I can barely see them at all. My skin looks and feels like that of a 30 year old. I am 43 years old and I can easily say that my skin does not appear older at all. I am very happy with this cream and will continue to use it.



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I am extremely happy with this line and will definitely continue to use it for a few more weeks to see if the positive results continue and my skin gets even better! Having used Pevonia before, I was hoping for good results and I have them. This professional line does offer excellent products that are worth using. I am looking forward to the next couple of weeks to see how my skin will improve…

Purchase Pevonia at salons and spas nationwide or on www.pevonia.com. Like Pevonia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pevonia; Follow Pevonia on Twitter: @pevonia; Follow Pevonia on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/pevonia/ and Subscribe to Pevonia on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/pevonia. 

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie 

#PevoniaLife

This post was created in partnership with Pevonia. I have been compensated and/or given product for this post. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.


Review: Livana Bio-Rejuvenating Anti-Aging Mulitpeptide Face Cream #Livanaskin

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Livana Skin Care is a new company that uses some of the most powerful ingredients in the marketplace for their anti-aging cream. The Livana Bio-Rejuvenating Anti-Aging Mulitpeptide Face Cream consists of peptides, snail serum and protein rich luxe caviar. This cream is for any skin tone and is perfect for those wishing to arrest the ravages of time and sun damage. Livana wishes to create a cream that is affordable, keeps skin looking beautiful and is unique to the marketplace.

The six most potent peptides available are in this anti-aging wonder cream. Peptides are molecular links of amino acids that help your skin to produce collagen. Collagen is essential in that it helps the skin look smooth and wrinkle free. The cream also contains glycolic acid which helps get rid of dead skin cells, allowing for a smooth complexion. Allantion reduces the appearance of scars on the skin, collagen and elastin help to rejuvenate the skin. Protein is there to soften the skin, Vitamin E helps to protect against free radicals. Jojoba oil and apricot kernel oil maintain balance in the skin’s sebum production. Hyaluronic acid and squalane bring moisture to the skin.

Snail secretion is a new ingredient on the market that I have seen in several creams and is a hot commodity in anti-aging creams right now. Livana gets the secretion in a humane way that does not harm the snails. The secretion, called CAS, which stands for "Cryptomphalus Aspersa Secretion”, is a natural serum that is derived from living snails. It has been known to harness the power of human growth factor to deliver excellent skin rejuvenation.
A European scientist discovered a way to extract the mucus and caviar from the snails that allows for a 100% pure extract with no preservatives. The serum is extracted from the snails via a eco-friendly process without any chemicals. Once it is collected the secretion and the caviar are purified and tested to make sure they are free of any agents that could affect the purity of the cream. Around 95% if the extract is used in the final product. The snails are then returned to live out their lives in a biologically pure region. The mucus contains molecules that have powerful proteins, amino complex, antimicrobial peptides, and trace elements (copper, zinc, calcium and iron). These compounds promote the natural healing process of the skin, enhances the skin’s ability to recover and produces antimicrobials that fight off infections. Snail mucus also has the ability to retain moisture which allows skin to maintain its density while feeling smooth and taut. The caviar is fully absorbed by the skin, it evens the skin tone and stimulates the cell’s metabolism to promote elasticity. It also helps to stimulate cells to maintain moisture, regulate pH balance, control oiliness and minimize pore size. Livana’s approach to skincare assures that their product will not cause any peeling of the skin or any feeling of greasiness.

Livana Bio-Rejuvenating Anti-Aging Mulitpeptide Face Cream is the first one on the market that combines six of the most potent peptides currently available with the natural delivery system of snail secretion and white caviar. There are no parabens, color additives or fragrance in the cream. It goes through microbial product testing, microbial ingredient testing and long term clinical product testing to make sure the natural ingredients are safe for use. This cream has had years of research and development. 

I used this cream for a month. I always like to give products at least that long to see results. What I liked most about it is that it really softens the skin and helps with its moisturization capabilities. My skin had been abnormally dry for summer (I’m getting older and there is not as much sebum production to keep my skin as hydrated). So, this cream did help keep it more hydrated. It has all the right ingredients for that, as well as an AHA to help get rid of extraneous dead skin without dehydrating it. The peptides in this product also are great at helping the skin produce collagen and elastin, which are essential to keep away the fine lines and wrinkles. The snail secretion and caviar present are hot right now in skincare products and you will see them in many products from the Asian skincare lines. This is the first time I have seen it in the American marketplace. I think that snail secretion will soon be all over American products as the new “it” ingredient. For me, it remains to be seen if it really does work as a major player in skin rejuvenation but I do agree that this product helped my skin to look and feel great. I am very happy about that. 

Livana Bio-Rejuvenating Anti-Aging Mulitpeptide Face Cream retails for $79.00 for a 1 oz./ 30 g jar. It can be purchased at www.livanaskin.com. Like Livana Skin Care on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Livana-Skin-Care/139615729575775 and Follow Livana Skin Care on Twitter: @Livanaskin.

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(This item was sent for consideration)

Friday, September 26, 2014

NEWS! Peanut Allergy Sufferers: Add Aveya Beauty to List of Safe Health and Beauty Product Manufacturers #Aveya #AveyaBeauty

If you suffer from peanut allergies, read on:

As a leading health-conscious developer of cosmetics products, Aveya Beauty (http://aveyabeauty.com) has continued to be proactive in educating consumers about what its products do and do not contain. The company's Salicylic Acid Peel 20% Gel Serum, for instance, is free of all major food allergens, including peanuts. Discover more about this gentle, effective and allergen-free product at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GEG0FRM.

"Millions of consumers have allergies that require them to be discriminating in their choice of what goes in and on their bodies," explained Aveya Beauty President Darren Miller. "The health and beauty industry has sometimes been criticized for not providing enough information to these consumers. We at Aveya Beauty are setting a higher standard. Our labeling is unambiguous, and those with serious allergies can be confident and secure when using our products."

Peanut allergies are now among the most common food allergies. The last 20 years have seen a surprising and as-yet unexplained increase in the incidence of peanut allergies. In the most serious cases, even topical exposure to peanuts, peanut shells or peanut oil can result in life-threatening allergic shock. The allergy nearly always develops in childhood, and about 1 in 5 children do outgrow the condition. For most, though, a diagnosis of peanut allergy means lifelong vigilance.

Anyone with a severe peanut allergy knows the importance of reading food labels, but peanut derivatives can also be found in surprising places like cosmetics and household items. Unfortunately, Food and Drug Administration labeling guidelines don't apply to many of these products. When uncertainty exists about what's in a particular product, consumers should call the manufacturer or simply avoid the product altogether.

Virtually any health and beauty product has the potential to contain peanuts or peanut oil. Among the products most likely to include peanut-based ingredients are sunscreens and tanning oils, exfoliators (peanut shells), massage oils, and shampoos and lotions. Sometimes, labels identify peanut oil as arachis oil or arachis hypogaea.

When shopping for cosmetics, it's generally a good idea to look for products with the fewest ingredients. Overall, fewer ingredients means user are less likely to have an adverse skin reaction. Aveya Beauty's Salicylic Acid Peel 20% Gel Serum fits that description, as it contains only water, denatured alcohol, salicylic acid, PEG-8, butylene glycol and hamamelis virginiana leaf extract. The serum contains no fillers or binders and, more importantly, no peanuts, milk, shellfish, eggs or soy.

User reviews of Salicylic Acid Peel 20% Gel Serum have been positive, and Aveya Beauty continues to research and test innovative products that appeal to consumers with even the most sensitive skin. People with allergies can trust the manufacturer to show transparency in its labeling that few competitors can equal.

About Aveya Beauty

At Aveya Beauty we create high quality premium beauty products that are designed to not only maximize your beauty but also to maximize your Confidence and belief as well. Our unique formulations have been used by salon professionals and customers around the world and is now available to you as part of the Aveya Beauty Professional collections.

We have a 100% commitment to ensuring our customers love our products and we back that up with a 100% Money Back Guarantee. If you don't absolutely love an Aveya Beauty product that you've purchased we will give you a 100% refund.

 

NEWS! eSalon Wins 2014 Allure Best of Beauty Award #eSalon #Allure

eSalon, the at-home hair color company that has revolutionized the home beauty experience, is thrilled to announce that its Made for You Custom Hair Color has been named a winner in the 2014 Allure Best of Beauty Awards.
"We are overjoyed that Allure has recognized eSalon's Made for You Custom Hair Color as the Best Home Color, Single Process," said Francisco Gimenez, visionary ecommerce entrepreneur, who co-founded eSalon in 2008. "Our product stands out, and we're extremely honored that eSalon's breakthrough approach to home color is being recommended by Allure's editorial staff and veteran beauty experts."
With only 242 winners selected out of thousands of entries, all tested by Allure's editors and vetted through independent experts, the Allure Best of Beauty Award is one of the most coveted in the beauty industry, awarded only to those products deemed truly innovative and effective.
In addition to winning this exclusive award, eSalon reached another milestone just last month when the company proudly shipped its 1,000,000th hair color formulation.  
Each bottle of eSalon pigment, unlike pre-mixed box brands, is individually blended based on the client's personal hair profile. Clients are asked about gray percentage, hair texture, natural color, color history, and more, and they can also upload photos for review. Then, eSalon creates their most flattering shade. eSalon's quality hair color and proprietary mixing technology ensure a perfect match. The color is bottled, labeled with the client's name (because it's made for her and no one else), and delivered within days – and the product costs less than $20.
eSalon also offers a complete line of salon-quality, color care products formulated to work in conjunction with its custom-blended color.    
Visit www.esalon.com for exclusive hair coloring tips, how-to videos, and to learn how the company's pro colorists achieve a client's ideal match. Find additional company news and product information on eSalon's social media sites:
(Facebook) facebook.com/eSalon.com; (Instagram) instagram.com/esalon; and (Twitter) @eSalon.
I have used eSalon and was fairly happy with it. In fact, I am going to go back to using it after I finish the color that I have at home now!









Thursday, September 25, 2014

Review: Michael Todd Organics Wild Berry Exfoliating Peel #TruOrganics

wild_berry_peel-contI’m a big fan of the Michael Todd True Organics line. This line leads the way as some of the best organic skin care I have ever had the pleasure of using. What is so unique about their products is that they do not have any water as the base of their products, instead using aloe vera juice as the base. Aloe vera juice is known to be a great anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral ingredient. Also, there is not any alcohol in the products to dry out or irritate the skin. The line has as much as 95% organic ingredients. Michael Todd True Organics products do not have any parabens, triclosan, phthalates, sulfates, mineral oil, artificial color or synthetic fragrance, nor do they do any animal testing. All of the products are tested on the founder, Lewis Hendler who also founded SCUNCI International, the well known hair accessories brand! Please see my review of some of the other Michael Todd True Organics products at http://bit.ly/ZeoYjz

Today I am going to discuss the Wild Berry Exfoliating Peel. This is a great skin peel for those who want to help diminish fine lines, surface wrinkles, it improves skin texture and tone, unclogs pores and generally improves the skin’s condition. The peel contains a powerful blend of alpha hydroxy acids, a beta hydroxy acid and fruit enzymes such as: wild blueberry, strawberry, grape and raspberry, that combine for a superior exfoliation. This peel penetrates the top layers of the skin to loosen dead skin cells, revealing younger looking skin underneath. The enzymes unclog pores and the alpha hydroxy acids help to lighten hyperpigmentation. It also contains several fruit extracts and aloe to oxygenate and detoxify the skin for an added anti-oxidant and antibacterial benefit. Wild Berry Exfoliating Peel is great for all skin types except sensitive skins. It is a very powerful treatment and those with sensitive skins would find this treatment irritating to their skin. Michael Todd True Organics guarantees that you will see a difference after the first use of this product.

I was surprised at how strong this peel was! This product is not for the faint of heart. It is comparable to a professional strength peel product. I would say that this is similar to a 10-15% glycolic acid peel. The recommendations are to leave it on for at least 10 minutes. The whole time I had it on I could feel it working and believe me, I could not wait to get it off! I do not have sensitive skin in the least but I found this peel to be very strong. I use strong acids on my skin, professional strength products and this is definitely a product I would recommend if you need something to work on fine lines, uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, acne, etc. In fact, I think this would be great for acneic skin. And especially those with hyperpigmentation. If you have sensitive skin do not use this, it could be extremely irritating for your skin. It would burn your skin right off I think! I really like this product and I think it is one of the more potent products in the Michael Todd True Organics arsenal of products. Also make sure to wear a sunscreen after using this product, as it will increase your sensitivity to the sun.

Wild Berry Exfoliating Peel comes in a 100ml / 3.4 oz. bottle and retails for $34.00. It is available from www.truorganic.com. Like Michael Todd True Organics on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelToddTrueOrganics; Follow Michael Todd True Organics on Twitter: @MichaelToddSkin; Subscribe to Michael Todd True Organics on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelToddOrganics; Follow Michael Todd True Organics on Instagram: http://instagram.com/michaeltoddtrueorganics and Follow Michael Todd True Organics on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/michaeltoddskin/.

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(This product was sent for consideration)



Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Review: Mia Beauty Flashion Flowers Headband With Lights #MiaBeauty

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Mia Beauty is at the forefront of hair fashions. Right now what is really hot are the floral headbands. Women are wearing them to music festivals, concerts and clubs. They are also wearing them to weddings, in weddings and anywhere that some extra femininity is desired. The headbands are not just for summer but are great all year long. 

These headbands can also contains lights so that at these nighttime shows can be turned on and will pop! Below my 13 year old daughter has on an orange rose headband with white flowers  and lights. In the first three photos she is wearing the headband with the lights off but in the second set of photos you can see her with the lights on. It is a little bit harder to see the lights but they are visible. She likes to wear the headband to school dances.

Flashion Flowers™ - Large Orange Roses with Orange Lights $29.99

 

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Flashion Flowers Headband with Lights On: 

 

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The floral headbands are available from www.miabeauty.com. Follow Mia Beauty on Twitter: @MiaBeautyInc; Follow Mia Beauty on Instagram: http://instagram.com/miabeautyinc and Follow Mia Beauty on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/miabeautyinc/.

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(This item was provided for consideration)

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Review: Nad’s Waxing Kits for Face, Bikini and Body #Nad’s

When I first saw the commercial for the Nad’s brand years ago on television in 1992, I must say that I was intrigued. A natural hair removal product that would actually work? Well, let’s say that is worth its weight in gold. Sue Ismiel developed Nads’s for her daughter’s super sensitive skin. Hair removal is a serious business to women. And many men. It can be embarrassing for many of us and we want products that work. I have used wax strips before and reviewed them from another brand. I liked how well they worked. Does the Nad’s brand live up to that standard? Let’s see…


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These strips make it every easy to remove facial hair. There is no heating required. First make sure skin is dry, clean and free of any oils. Just rub the strips between the hand for around a minute to kind of melt the wax, separate the strips, apply them to the area that needs the work, using pressure to make sure the wax adheres to the hair (in the direction of hair growth) Then hold the strip with one hand while the other takes the skin and holds it taut. Pull the strip parallel to the skin and rip it back quickly. Remove any residue and calm the skin with the enclosed Calming Wipes. The Facial Wax Strips are made with beeswax, which is a great all natural way to remove unwanted hair. The kit contains 20 strips and 4 calming wipes. Hair needs to be between 2-5 mm long for the best results.

These strips actually do work. They remove a good amount of hair, even fine hair. I found that I did have to go back and do a second attempt to get any remaining hairs. My lip hair has a few very dark, coarse hairs and it did get those but some of the finer hairs needed the second attempt to be removed. All in all, I was happy with the way it worked. As long as it gets the hair off, I am happy. I love that it includes azulene wipes to get the skin clean and to calm it down. That is very important, as sometimes skin becomes very red and irritated after waxing. Azulene comes from chamomile and is a great soothing agent that is perfect for after waxing. 

 
Nad’s Body Wax Strips $7.99

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The Body Wax Strips are also made with natural beeswax, allowing for a natural hair removal method that can remove unwanted hair anytime is just a few minutes. They use a soft contour weave technology which is more flexible to conform better to the body’s curves. The strips are designed to work better at removing hair from tricky, hard to reach areas. The strips are tested by dermatologists. What is so great is that they remove even short, fine hairs. These strips are perfect for legs, arms, underarms and even the bikini area. The kit contains 24 strips and 4 calming wipes. 

I used the strips on my legs. I have fine, light hairs on my legs. I thought that they would not come off because the hairs on my legs tend to be tricky. Luckily, I was mistaken. Not only did they come off, they come off with one swipe of the strip. I did not have to go over the area again. Using the strips are pretty easy. It is the same as with the facial strips: start by warming them up by rubbing them between your hands. Then apply the strips to the direction of the hair growth and apply pressure to the strips. This gets the hairs embedded in the wax. Then when you are ready to take them off, with one hand make the skin taut and with the other pull the strip up parallel to the skin very quickly. Reapply if necessary. Use a calming wipe to remove residue and calm the skin. For best results hair needs to be between 2-5 mm long. For bikini and underarms, cut the strip to the desired size or try the kit designed for Bikini and Underarms


Nad’s Brazilian and Bikini Wax $11.99

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The Brazilian & Bikini Wax Kit is a hard wax formula that has been designed specifically for the sensitive area that has extremely coarse hair, like the bikini. Since a visit to the salon for a bikini wax can be very costly and a little bit embarrassing for some women, the Nad’s Brazilian & Bikini Wax Kit is the perfect way to get a perfect bikini wax. It has a mango and peach scent that gives smooth results that last for weeks, while shaving lasts only for days. The kit comes with a tub of hard wax that you melt in the microwave, applicators, templates in various shapes to give you the look you want and post-waxing calming wipes to help calm skin after waxing.

The directions are easy: make sure the bikini area is clean and dry. Trim the hair to be waxed to make sure it is not too long. Go online to www.nads.com to view the demonstration video if you are unsure of the directions and need a good idea of how to proceed. Microwave the wax for several seconds until it is like thick honey. Do it 10 seconds at a time. When it is the right consistency, stir it with the applicator. Check the temperature on the inside of the wrist to make sure it is not too hot. If using a template, apply by removing the backing and place it firmly onto the area where you will be waxing. With one hand hold the template in place and apply wax in direction of hair growth. Leave a small amount of wax at the end at the end so that it will be easier to remove. When wax has hardens, grab the area left with one hand and hold onto the skin with the other. With a quick motion, pull off parallel to skin and immediately afterwards apply pressure to the skin to stop pain. Then apply calming wipe to clean skin and calm any remaining pain, Do not reuse any wax. Do not leave spatula in wax. Each tub can do 2-3 bikini waxes.

For a home kit, the directions are easy to follow and the wax is very good. I found it easy to use. I decided not to do any shapes, just did a regular bikini wax. I think this is a great way to do a home bikini wax if you are not of the faint of heart. It does hurt, as you are pulling hair from the roots. But, if you don’t mind that, then there should not be any problems. The kit comes with everything you need to do a successful bikini wax and it is a great price. I think the templates are cute and are definitely something that most women would love to do.
Nad’s also has many other hair removal products: Nad’s Dry Skin Hair Removal Crème, Nad’s Facial Hair Removal Crème, Nad’s Sensitive Skin Hair Removal Strips and Nad’s Natural Warm Wax, to name a few. Today Nad’s is at the forefront of the hair removal business. I am very happy with the products that I tried out. Nad’s is available from all major retailers including Walmart, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Target, CVS, Harmon’s and Ulta. Like Nad’s on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nads; Follow Nad’s on Twitter: @Nads and Subscribe to Nad’s on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nads.
Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(These items were sent for consideration)


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