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Sunday, May 31, 2015

Review: Everlast Nutrition and Giveaway #everlastlean


I was able to test out the Everlast Nutrition program that is Everlast LEAN Weight Management System for Women is a supposed to be a simple, proven two-part approach to weight management and control. LEAN contains patented ingredients that are clinically proven to control appetite and boost your metabolism. I was given a week's worth of shakes to drink in the morning to try out. Let me preface this by saying that the shakes did not taste very good. I know that many of these weight loss programs have diet shakes that don't taste good but I expected more out of this one. I received a week's worth of shakes in vanilla. I tried the first one, mixed with water and immediately thought, blech. I thought I can handle it if it helps me lose weight though.
The system comes with the following. Each box of Everlast LEAN Weight Management System for Women is a 4-Week Kit that includes:
  • Breakfast Shake Mix (28 Packets / 1 Per Day)
  • Vitamin Supplement (56 Tablets / 2 Per Day)
Step 1: APPETITE CONTROL
Everlast LEAN Appetite Control is formulated as a convenient breakfast shake mix to help manage weight and provide complete nutrition support. Contains Fabuless®, a proprietary formula proven to help control appetite throughout the day and a blend of essential vitamins and minerals for women.

Step 2: METABOLISM BOOST
Everlast LEAN Metabolism Boost is a vitamin supplement tablet with Teavigo®, a proprietary formula that helps to enhance the body's metabolism*.

The cost is $48.75 right now for a month's supply. 


Review: Nura Natural Rosehip Oil #nuranaturalrosehipoil




Nura Natural Rosehip Oil is 100% Pure Certified Organic. It is of the highest quality available. Unrefined rosehip seed oil. No fillers, no additives, alcohol free and fragrance free. This oil has been proven to deeply penetrate and nourish the skin, leaving it radiant looking. It makes the skin glow. Hydrates and heals damaged skin, refreshes and revitalizes skin too. Makes it look more radiant from within.  Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Soothes dry, sensitive skin. Significantly improves the appearance of age spots, acne scars, eczema and dark spots. Guaranteed to restore skin's natural glow. Also for use on scars, wrinkles, age spots, burns, dry skin, stretch marks, rashes, dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, radiation, sun damage and hyperpigmentation. It is an anti-inflammatory and is an excellent healing agent. Rosehip oil does have an odor that takes some getting used to but otherwise it works so well on the skin. Great for everything with regards to aging skin. It works wonders on aging skin, especially fine lines and wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. 


This item is for sale on Amazon.com for $19.99: http://amzn.to/1EKTiP5.

Friday, May 29, 2015

New! Luster Premium White Smile Illuminator Kit #SmileIlluminator #teethwhitening



With Summer here, women everywhere are prepping their beachside beauty essentials to achieve that sun kissed glow.  However, once the vacation is over, it doesn't have to mean that your tan has to! Here's how to keep the glow going strong!
  1. Wear White – This is a tried-and-tested trick for giving the illusion of tanner skin for a longer period of time. By simply wearing white or a lighter shade, your face will instantly look like you’ve been basking in the sun for weeks, not just days.
  1. Amp Up Your Smile – A bright white smile instantly adds wattage to your look and brings out the glow you worked so hard for all weekend. Show your teeth some love with  Luster Premium White Smile Illuminator, a foolproof whitening system that polishes, boosts, and revamps teeth. A foolproof solution, the electrifying blue toothpaste contains Bluverite®, a proprietary technology that leaves behind blue micro-particles causing an optical whitening effect on teeth—Perfect for selfies and taking perfect pics with friends!
  1. Brighten Your Lip Color – Lip gloss colors like coral and pink have proven to give your face that extra boost it needs to look like you’ve just stepped off the beach long after the weekend is over.
  1. Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize! – There's no better way to hang on to sexy summer skin than by slathering on the lotion. Post-Memorial Day Weekend you should upgrade to a body butter and moisturize every day. Any product that will keep your skin fully hydrated is bound to give you back your post-beach glow!
  1. Cheat –  Finally, a sure-fire way to keep that tan you worked for all weekend long is by using a tan enhancing product. Whether it’s with bronzer or moisturizer with a hint of self-tanner, the safe, gorgeous tan effect will be the same and no one will question if it’s from the sun at the beach or the bottle in your bathroom!
*NEW* Smile Illuminator Instant Whitening Kit ($17.99)
The new easy-to-use system that polishes, boosts, and revamps teeth to re-energize smiles with zero tooth sensitivity. The Smile Illuminator offers instant results after one use and long-lasting whitening when incorporated into a daily beauty regimen.
Best for—Quick fix whitening with instant and long lasting results. 


 The Smile Illuminator Instant Whitening Kit can be purchased  here: 
http://shop.lusterpremiumwhite.com/products/smile-illuminator-instant-whitening-kit
 

Avoid Faux Glow Faux Pas #fauxtan #selftanner #veroniquemunro #InfinitySun

Avoid Faux Glow Faux Pas

Perfect Your At-Home Tan with Tips from Celebrity Spray Tanner Veronique Munro
















While a spray tan is a safer alternative to hours basking in the sun’s rays, the mess and mistakes that can come with it might seem just as painful as an actual sun burn. To avoid those common at-home tanning disasters, just follow these tips from spray tanning expert to the stars and founder of Infinity Sun, Veronique Munro. With this golden wealth of knowledge, you’ll be guaranteed a sun kissed, even glow – no clean up required.
 

 
 












Stay Streak Free
Keep your tan on your skin, not your clothes. To avoid this mess, ALWAYS take out a hair dryer before applying, as bending can also create smudges where wet skin overlaps. After application, use cool air to dry the sunless tanner onto skin. Once this is done, you’re free to get dressed, but try to stick to somewhat loose and dark clothing.


 







Leave the Prints to the Leopards
To prevent the leopard look, take a little bit of moisturizer and apply a very light film to trouble spots (knuckles, feet, elbows) and allow it to absorb into the skin. This will act as a barrier in those areas. Then apply your sunless tanner and the dry areas will not develop any darker than the rest of the body!

 











Don’t Pull a Ross
There are ways to remove that extra tanner! Fill a bath with warm water and essential oil (Munro’s favorites: eucalyptus in the morning, lavender at night). In a cup, mix ½ cup of baking soda and the juice of one lemon into paste. The lemon will bleach the color out of the skin, as will the baking soda, but the paste will act as a strong exfoliant. Scrub away the color; sit in the essential oil and presto: soft, silky and lightened skin!
 

Review: Benzac Acne Solutions #Benzac #Acne #AcneTreatment

(product photos courtesy of www.benzac.com)

There is a new regimen of acne products on the market called Benzac. This regimen is interesting because it has East Indian Sandalwood Oil in it. This oil helps to heal and soothe skin. It acts as an anti-inflammatory and helps red, irritated skin. The regimen works because it prevents acne before it starts. The regimen was created by Galderma, which is known for treating rosacea and other skin conditions.  

Skin Balancing Foaming Cleanser 6 fl.oz./177 mL $14.92
This Skin Balancing Foaming Cleanser has been clinically proven to gently exfoliate skin, removes excess oil and soothes breakouts without over drying skin. It rapidly clears up breakouts, calms blemishes and is great for oily skin. The cleanser removes excess oil as it cleanses. The instant foam minimizes irritation that blemishes cause, soothing skin. This cleanser is perfect for normal to oily skin. It is free of sulfates, artificial fragrances, and dyes. 
Why does it work so well? It contains 100% pure, pharmaceutical-grade East Indian Sandalwood Oil that has been known to soothe and calm the appearance of red, irritated skin and helps to reduce inflammation. It is the hot, new acne ingredient that has been a best kept secret for many years. The cleanser also contains 0.5% salicylic acid, a great ingredient for acne. This beta hydroxy acid has been clinically proven to exfoliate skin, soothes redness and irritation, is an anti-inflammatory and is an anti-bacterial. This means that not only does it help get rid of the dead skin on your face, it helps kill the bacteria that cause breakouts and pimples. 

Intensive Spot Treatment 0.5 f.oz./14 mL $16.84
Use the Intensive Spot Treatment on blemishes to clear them up quickly. It is a fast drying gel that rapidly clears and calms inflamed, blemished skin all while unclogging, blocked pores/follicles. It has a powerful booster that neutralizes newly forming breakouts before they emerge, as well as taking care of stubborn blemishes that are already on the skin. It contains 0.5% salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid that acts to clear up blemishes, gets rid of dead skin and sebum clogging up pores/follicles. Salicylic acid also has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It kills bacteria that cause blemishes and soothes blemishes. The gel also contains 100% pharmaceutical grade East Indian Sandalwood Oil that has been known to soothe and calm the appearance of red, irritated skin and help reduce inflammation. This gel is free of artificial fragrance and dyes.
Use as a spot treatment once or twice daily on blemishes: pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. Apply to cleansed skin. Start out with using once a day, as this can dry out skin. Leave on, do not wash off skin. If excessive dryness occurs, use only once a day or every other day. 

 
Blemish Clearing Hydrator 1 fl.oz./30 mL $16.84

This Blemish Clearing Hydrator serum hydrates skin while controlling acne. It has a lightweight formula that controls excess oil and hydrates the skin without over drying it. The formula soothes and balances skin. It is a light, non-tacky serum that absorbs easily and clears clogged pores. The hydrator also improves skin texture. It contains 0.5% salicylic acid to clear up clogged pores, soothe skin, act as an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial. Just like the other Benzac products, this serum also contains 100% pure, pharmaceutical-grade East Indian Sandalwood Oil that has been known to soothe and calm the appearance of red, irritated skin and help reduce inflammation


So, how well do these products work? My 14 year old daughter suffers from mild acne. I also suffer from some mild acne at times. I like to use products with salicylic acid. The icing on the cake is that these products contain the East Indian Sandalwood Oil, which has been shown to be very effective at soothing skin, calming redness and reducing inflammation. There are very few acne products right now that have Sandalwood in them, but I do think it works very well.

My daughter used the Benzac products and her mild breakouts that occurred monthly disappeared. She used the products daily, the cleanser and hydrator mainly. The spot treatment was used only as needed. Her skin was clear for the month she used the products. She definitely liked them and felt that they benefited her. She only had mild acne though. I do not know how this will treat moderate to severe acne. The Benzac regimen works because it gets to the acne before it starts. It makes a great prophylactic program. 

Benzac is available online from the following places: www.target.com, www.soap.com, www.amazon.com, www.drugstore.com, www.ulta.com, www.cvs.com, www.walgreens.com, www.harmon.com, www.walmart.com and www.riteaid.com. Like Benzac on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenzacAcne; Follow Benzac on Twitter: @benzacacne; Subscribe to Benzac on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/benzacacne and Follow Benzac on Instagram: https://instagram.com/benzacacne/

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(These items were sent for consideration)


Thursday, May 28, 2015

Review: Kitopia 12 Pack of Reusable Cupcake Liners #kitopia


#Kitopia 
Kitopia Reusable Cupcake Liners are a great. Have fun with these new silicone liners. They are the new fun, in fashion reusable liners that are for cupcakes, muffins, frozen yogurt, ice cream, etc. Made from silicone that cleans up easily and does not leave a mess. They make cupcakes so easy to bake. Try out muffins too. Also use for other things like frozen yogurt or ice cream to mold. They can be used to bake banana bread, pumpkin bread or things like that. These are easy to clean up and wash. Don't wash in the dishwasher, just clean up with soap and water.

Sold on Amazon.com for $7.49: http://amzn.to/1EA1j9k 

ACURE® Launches The Glamorganic Goddess Beauty Kit To Fund Blogger's Cancer Treatment


ACURE® is launching the Glamorganic Goddess Beauty Kit to support blogger and friend Danielle Messina, the woman behind The Glamorganic Goddess, who is battling breast cancer for a second time. To support the blogger in her battle against breast cancer, ACURE® is donating 100% of proceeds from the Beauty Kit to the Glamorganic Goddess GoFundMe Campaign. The Glamorganic Goddess Beauty Kit will be available from now until the GoFundMe goal is met.

A longtime supporter, fan and friend of ACURE®, The Glamorganic Goddess has provided a wealth of information and been a constant resource for anyone looking for healthy, fun and savvy beauty advice. She began blogging after her first battle with cancer and has become a trusted voice in the industry ever since. Now battling cancer for a second time, she has created a GoFundMe Campaign to cover the overwhelming cost of treatment.

"ACURE® is so proud to offer the Glamorganic Beauty Kit to our customers," says Amy Halman, President & Formulator of ACURE®. "The Glamorganic Goddess has been such a dear friend to the brand over the years, so we are more than honored to support her in her fight against breast cancer so she can continue to reign!"
The Glamorganic Goddess Beauty Kit will include full-size products of ACURE® Facial Toner, Argan Oil, Lip Balm and Argan Oil Facial Towelettes as well as sample sizes of ACURE® Facial Cleansing Gel, Facial Scrub and Day Cream.
The Glamorganic Goddess Beauty Kit is available at Acureorganics.com for $19.99.
For more information on the Glamorganic Goddess Beauty Kit or the ACURE® brand, please visit the ACURE® website.

ABOUT ACURE®ACURE® is a family owned and operated company founded on sustainable principles and accessible price points to steer people away from toxic chemicals, proving that you don't have to sacrifice your health for beautiful skin and hair. Each of our products is gluten free and free from animal testing, parabens, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, harmful preservatives and artificial colors. Our plant + food based formulas are clinically driven to provide optimal performance at a cellular level. Because it's not enough to be natural, it also has to work. Available at retailers nationwide and at www.acureorganics.com.

ABOUT GLAMORGANIC GODDESSThe Glamorganic Goddess is a healthy beauty and lifestyle site written by Danielle Messina – a sassy, young Breast Cancer Survivor with an incredible drive to become part of the solution. In 2009, Danielle was diagnosed with both aggressive and non-aggressive Stage II Breast Cancer at the age of 31, with no history, known cause or cure. She has undergone 2 surgeries and 33 radiation treatments with conventional Cancer treatment, but opted against Chemo and Tamoxifen after learning that the side effects included other forms of Cancer. Danielle has since chosen a natural approach to healing and an integrative path to prevention. Determined to turn her pain into purpose, Danielle has publicly documented her journey on The Glamorganic Goddess as a young Breast Cancer Survivor on a mission to find clean beauty products – without carcinogens, and without sacrificing her standards.


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Q & A With Dermatologist Dr. Douglas Altchek #DouglasAltchek #DrAltchek

Recently I had the opportunity to ask some questions to Dr. Douglas Altchek, a renowned dermatologist. He has a great product line that includes no nonsense products that work great, do their job and are excellent at what they do. I asked several questions to the doctor. I asked questions about aging, sun care and what is at the forefront of skincare today.  His answers are very thorough, discussing not only his excellent products, but the necessary items that we need to help keep our skin looking young, how he feels about dermarollers and what is at the forefront of the skincare field, etc. Read on for some great information from Dr. Altchek.
1. What is the minimum SPF that we should be wearing every day? Should we increase this SPF in the summer because the sun is stronger? 
The minimum SPF that should be used for everyday use is 30.  Very often SPF 30 is incorporated in every day products such as the Altchek MD Daily Moisturizer  SPF 30.  In the event that due to summer activities such as all day boating, golf, or tennis, a stronger SPF is advised.  It is also necessary to reapply if you participate in extensive swimming or sweating.  
2. Which is better, a mineral sunscreen or a chemical sunscreen? Why? 
Although both are effective sunscreens, there have been concerns about chemical sunscreens.  Mineral sunscreens or physical sunscreens such as zinc oxide or titanium are not believed to penetrate the skin.  Non-mineral suncreens such as octisalate, oxybenzone, and avobenzone, are considered to be hormone disruptors, allergy producing, and capable of penetrating the skin.  These have been used since 1978 without any scientific proof of their causing damage.  
3. What exactly is a peptide? Why does it work on aging skin so well and what does it do for the skin?
Peptides are proteins derived of amino acids.  They are essential building blocks of proteins. They are moisture binding agents of the skin and are thought to help the skin repair itself.  They also may help in anti-aging.  For this reason, I incorporate peptides in the Altchek MD line.  The products which contain peptides are:  Night Treatment Restorative Treatment, Daily Moisturizer, and Brightening Serum.  
4. Are AHA's still considered to be very helpful for aging skin? Would you recommend AHAs/BHAs for aging skin?
AHA's and BHAs are at the forefront of skin care regimens today.  They are the best daily skin care home treatment that encourage exfoliation and rejuvenation of the skin.  Although topical chemical peels have been in use for decades, if not centuries, the AHA's have been refined for at home use.  Cleopatra used glycolic acids derived from grapes to create one of the earliest AHA's.  The AltchekMD products which contain glycolic acids are:  Brightening Serum, Daily Exfoliating Cleanser,  and Glycolic Renewal Pads.
5. How do you feel about Dermarollers? Do you think they really do any good? Do they actually make "channels" in the skin that can transport skincare into the skin or is it hype? Do they cause an increase in collagen production? 
The Derma Roller is a new devise which is purported to be effective in treating wrinkles, aging, and hair loss.  They are promoted to increase the collagen and elastin in the skin.  Although this devise may give the user a sense that something is being done for aging or hair loss, this has not been verified in double blind, double ended clinical studies.  
6. What is the most new and exciting ingredient in skincare that everyone is talking about right now? 
Resveratrol is a relatively new ingredient in skincare, although it has been used for thousands of years in the form of wine, a known anti-oxidant.  The Altchek MD skin line has several products which contain resveratrol and has been shown to be effective in retarding premature aging and wrinkling.  These are: Brightening Serum, Night Treatment Restorative Serum, and Daily Exfoliating Cleanser.
7. What is the most natural cosmetic procedure that a woman could do to keep herself looking younger without having to look like she had work done? 
The conservative use of fillers and botulin toxin to the wrinkles and lines of the face gives the most natural appearance to the face.  It is most important not to overdo the use of these products, which may give way to a "frozen forehead" and flattened expressionless face.  I very often have to convince my patients that "less is more" in treating wrinkling and aging.  Nothing ages a woman more than overtreatment.  
8. What are you excited about in the field of skincare Dr. Altchek? 
I am excited about the use of stem cells to regenerate organs, including the skin, the largest organ in the body.  I believe that in the future, stems cells will be used to create truly dramatic, rapid, and effective skincare topical treatments.
Dr. Douglas Altchek is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) and a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He established his practice in New York in 1980. He uses his unique clinical knowledge and expertise on his patients and applies it to his product line. The product line has been developed to be a high-performance formula line that provides anti-aging results. Altchek MD is changing the future of skincare with preventive and corrective products that are formulated to reduce the visible signs of aging. These products are available at www.altchekmd.com.

. Douglas Altchek is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) and a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He established his practice in New York in 1980. He uses his unique clinical knowledge and expertise on his patients and applies it to his product line. The product line has been developed to be a high-performance formula line that provides anti-aging results. Altchek MD is changing the future of skincare with preventive and corrective products that are formulated to reduce the visible signs of aging. These products are available at www.altchekmd.com.

(photo courtesy of www.altchek.md.com) 

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie
 
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Review: Michael Todd Eye Eraser Duo #MichaelToddUSA #EyeEraserDuo

I have been a fan of Michael Todd for a while now. Every product that I have tried I have been happy with. What is so special about this line is that the line does not have water as its base, but instead has aloe vera as its base ingredient. This makes a huge difference in performance. Products are not watered down but are more potent and definitely work. Aloe vera works well as a base ingredient because it is an anti-inflammatory and it is a very powerful anti-oxidant. This helps all of the products work to be intense anti-aging products.
 
Today I am reviewing the Michael Todd Eye Eraser Duo. This contains two items that are available separately but can be purchased together for the same price. The Eye Eraser Duo contains IntensiveTM Cream Eye Treatment and the Eye Eraser Anti-Aging Serum Infusion Device. The Eye Eraser is an anti-aging infusion device that maximizes the absorption of serums and creams applied to the face and eyes. It can be used anywhere on the face. The result you get is a more youthful and well-rested look. Combining sonic, ionic and thermal infusion technology in one device, the Eye Eraser promotes collagen and elastin production in the skin with a series of gentle micro-massages, while ionic infusion and thermal warming maximizes the effectiveness of serums and moisturizers applied to the skin. The warming action temporarily relaxes the pore lining for increased product absorption. It improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Natural collagen and elastin are formed in the skin. It gently infuses product into the skin at more than 150 sonic movements per second. 
 
Used in conjunction with the IntensiveTM Cream Eye Treatment, skin beneath the eyes is deeply and evenly infused with Haloxyl®, Eyeliss® and Matrixyl™ 3000. These 3 powerful, clinically validated and patented ingredients are known to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles. Haloxyl®, Eyeliss® are cutting edge 90% organic advance treatments for each aspect of eye aging. They are proprietary formulas developed in Europe to reduce bags and dark circles beneath the eyes. Together they work with the other ingredients in this cream to fight all the signs of premature eye aging. Collagen and elastin production is supported also, helping the skin to “bounce back” instead of sagging and wrinkling. This cream is especially suited for dry, sensitive and wrinkled skin types but can be used by any skin type.
Below you can see the results of the Eye Eraser (photo taken from the www.michaeltoddusa.com website). The photo shows a before photo, results after 10 days of use and then after one month of use. The results are that her fine lines and wrinkles have become less apparent. Her bags have dissipated too. She did not have any dark circles or puffiness, so there was nothing there to speak about. 

 

(above: results of Eye Eraser use showing before, after 10 days and after one month of use)
 
The first thing I noticed when I used the Eye Eraser was the warming effect. I found it very soothing to the skin. The Eye Eraser is very easy to use and glides along the skin easily due to the fact that the cream has been applied already. The directions say to apply the cream and use the Eye Eraser for a minute on each eye. With use, eyes will have reduced dark circles, puffiness, bags, fine lines and wrinkles. My eye problems tend to be light dark circles and puffiness. I do notice that this cream, used in conjunction with the Eye Eraser, did help with the dark circles and puffiness. Lately I have not had to use any concealer when I apply my foundation. None. Nada. My eyes look very clear and even the puffiness has disappeared. I think that this Eye Eraser Duo does the trick. You can see below in the bottom photo that the dark circle looks lighter than in the top photo. It definitely helped. I would highly recommend this treatment. 

 (above: showing eye prior to use of Eye Eraser Duo)

(above: showing eye after use of Eye Eraser Duo)
 

 
And another thing that is nice about the Eye Eraser is that it can be used anywhere on the face, not just on the eye area. It helps with collagen and elastin production, which helps get rid of fine lines and wrinkles. Use it on the brow furrows, use it on smile lines or fine lines around the lips. Use it anywhere you have fine lines and wrinkles.
 
Michael Todd Eye Eraser Duo is a special bundle that retails for $89.00 and can be purchased online at Ulta.com and Ulta stores. Like Michael Todd on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelToddUSA; Follow Michael Todd on Twitter: @MichaelToddUSA; Subscribe to Michael Todd on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelToddOrganics; Follow Michael Todd on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/michaeltoddskin/ and Follow Michael Todd on Instagram: https://instagram.com/michaeltoddusa.
 
Until Next Time~
 
Marie Papachatzis
 
 
(This item was sent for consideration)
 

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Review: Agless Derma Super Green Moisturizing Serum

ageless derma super green moisturizing serum

This serum is organic and natural. It is supposed to protect, repair and restore the skin to a more youthful appearance. It should have the ability to repair the effects of polluting toxins on the skin, which is a major cause of premature lines and wrinkles. This Super Green Moisturizing Serum is specially formulated to maintain the skin’s appropriate moisture balance, keeping skin hydrated and healthy.  It promotes skin firmness and revitalizes dullness to its previous natural glow. This serum contains organically grown certified ingredients.
Some of the ingredients in this product are certified organic by Ecocert, a respected certification body established in France, or by the Natural Product Association. All of the other ingredients are classified by the Environment Working Group Cosmetics Database as 100% natural, non-toxic and safe.

This serum is supposed to give the skin a soft radiant glow, silky skin and has anti-aging properties. It contains Aquaxyl™, a natural sugar derivative. Clinical studies indicate that Aquaxyl™ improves water reserves and limits their loss. Another importatnt ingredient is Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil, which has high concentrations of naturally of antioxidants. These antioxidants protect skin from the damage caused by environmental toxins and damage. Other ingredients include moisturizing essentials such as shea butter, sodium hyaluronate and certified organic extracts of chamomile, aloe leaf, and olive leaf.

I found that this moisturized and hydrated well. It did give my skin a soft and silky effect but not really a radiant glow. I like that it moisturized so well. I do not feel that it was better than some of my other serums that I use. I think if you try this you might like it but I have other products that work just as well that are not as expensive as this serum is.

It retails for $44.00 on Amazon.com: http://bit.ly/1Kknh5e.

Review: Farmhouse Fresh Brandy Pear Sea Salt Body Polish #SeaSaltBodyPolish #FarmhouseFresh

(product photo courtesy of www.farmhousefreshgoods.com)

farmhouse fresh brandy pear sea salt body polish
A few months ago I wrote a review about some skincare products from Farmhouse Fresh (http://bit.ly/1LChzMn). These almost entirely natural facial, bath and body products are a great way to help you relax in the bath. The brand has cleansers, scrubs, body polishes, body cream, hand cream, candles and more. Today I am going to review their Brandy Pear Sea Salt Body Polish.

This scrub is virtually brimming with a mouthwatering pear-infused brandy that comes from Bartlett pears grown in California. The scent that it has is ripe, sweet and succulent. It takes 1 pound of pears, crushed and fermented, to help distill the brandy in each jar of Brandy Pear Sea Salt Body Polish. This scrub also includes fine grain sea salt and rice bran oil, not only does it leave your body fragrant, but skin is left extremely soft with a glistening finish. The sea salt is perfect because when skin is dry it goes on nicely and you scrub, then wet the skin and the salt dissolves, leaving only a lovely finish with the rice bran oil. It also contains sugar, which provides a great exfoliation. This product delivers a very smooth exfoliation. The product is 98% natural and, like all Farmhouse Fresh products, is paraben-free and sulfate-free.
To use, apply to dry or damp skin, scrub all over gently then rinse. Enjoy your newly exfoliated beautiful skin. You are now ready to show off your smooth, soft, exfoliated skin that is ready for self tanner, summer, shorts or any number of things!

I love this scrub. It is easy to use, for me I prefer to apply to damp skin rather than dry skin. It makes the scrub flow easily on the skin. Then I scrub and rinse off. Boy does the skin feel and smell divine! This scrub is one of the best I have ever used. I love the combination of sea salt and sugar. They give the skin a great exfoliation that leave skin feeling extremely soft and then the rice bran oil also sinks into the skin to hydrate it. Use this scrub daily or 2x-3x a week as needed for best results. You will love how it makes your skin feel!

Farmhouse Fresh Brandy Pear Sea Salt Body Polish retails for $34.00 and is available from www.farmhousefreshgoods.com. Like Farmhouse Fresh on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farmhousefresh?ref=br_tf; Follow Farmhouse Fresh on Twitter: @farmhousefresh; Follow Farmhouse Fresh on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/farmhousefresh1/ and Follow Farmhouse Fresh on Instagram: http://instagram.com/farmhousefresh

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(This item was sent for consideration)




Review: LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask and Firming Sleeping Mask #LANEIGE #mask #sleepingmask

I recently had the opportunity to try out two masks from LANEIGE Skincare. LANEIGE is known for its targeted skincare that is based on the science of water. I tried out the Water Sleeping Mask and the Firming Sleeping Mask. It is nice to use these masks instead of my regular skincare routing once a week or so. These masks are used in place of a skincare routine to hydrate, soften and soothe the skin. They have advanced ingredients that are used to take skin into deep hydration. They firm the skin. In the morning you wake up with a new outlook and revitalized skin. 

LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask 2.7 fl.oz./80 mL $23.00
La Neige Water Sleeping Mask
This mask is a thick gel, soothing, hydrating mask that is applied at night before sleeping to hydrate dry, dehydrated skin. It is great for all skin types. LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask is an overnight revitalizing gel mask that is infused with Orange Flower, Rose and Sandalwood. It also has brightening anti-oxidant Hunza Apricot Extract. Chestnut Extract acts to retexturize skin. These ingredients are just a few of the many ingredients in this overnight wonder mask that help skin re-hydrate, become softer and soothe the skin. Dry, dehydrated skin does not stand a change with this mask, it instantly softens and moisturizes the skin. You wake up with skin that is definitely different. The mask contains SleepscentTM, a combination of aromatic relaxing ingredients to help with sleep.

How to use: Apply to clean, toned skin. Apply evenly across face. After product is absorbed, leave treatment on overnight and rinse off in the morning. Use once or twice a week in place of regular skincare routine. 

I used this product several times. I applied this only, using no other skincare products. I found that this is an excellent product to use for a nighttime mask. I love how it makes my skin feel. It adds intense hydration, taking my dry skin and making it feel extremely soft and it soothes at the same time. This mask is a winner, hands down. The ingredients in this mask make it a winner. It has many ingredients that are great for softening, hydrating and soothing the skin. I love using it once a week instead of my regular skincare routine. I look forward to a night off and using the LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask

LANEIGE Firming Sleeping Mask 1.6 fl.oz./50 mL $30.00
La Neige Firming Sleeping Mask
Another great overnight mask from La Neige, is the LANEIGE Firming Sleeping Mask. Also a thick gel mask that helps to improve the skin overnight, it has peptides that firm and soften the skin. This mask visibly strengthens the skin’s texture overnight. It is infused with a moisturizing, soothing, peptide-rich ingredient called SleePOPTM. Another great ingredient that helps restore elasticity is called Memory Form Gel. And this mask has the aromatic, relaxing SleepscentTM, a combination of relaxing ingredients to help with sleep. This mask is great for all skin types. 
 
How to use: Apply to clean, toned skin. Apply evenly across face. Leave treatment on overnight and rinse off in the morning. Use once or twice a week.
Skin will feel firmer and softer. It firms up the skin, helping with the elasticity. In the morning after rinsing the mask off skin feels firm, hydrated and softened. As with the Water Sleeping Mask, the LANEIGE Firming Sleeping Mask is a great way to take a break from your regular routine while actually treating skin to an intense treatment at the same time. Wake up to firmer skin. You will definitely notice a difference, skin’s texture is improved. Skin is softer too. And more moisturized. Do not worry, you will love this mask!
 
Both of these products can be purchased at www.target.com. Like LANEIGE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Laneige.USA; Follow LANEIGE on Twitter: @LaneigeUS; Subscribe to LANEIGE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LaneigeUS; Follow LANEIG on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/laneigeus/ and Follow LANEIGE on Instagram: https://instagram.com/laneige_us/.
 
Until Next Time~
 
Marie Papachatzis
 
I Am THE Makeup Junkie
 
(These items were sent for consideration)







Monday, May 25, 2015

Cup Verde 2.0 for Keurig Brewers


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If you love your Keurig brewer but don't love spending a fortune on coffee, look no further than the Cup Verde 2.0. This works on all systems, even the 2.0 brewer. Use your favorite coffee with it, save up to 80% off of the cost of coffee pods, can be used with or without EZ-Cuo disposable filters, easy to use and dishwasher safe, rinsed clean, economical and eco-friendly, no waste, extra thick BPA plastic, 100% satisfaction guaranteed, permanent micro etched stainless steel filter with stylish Eco-Fill embossing, K-cup holder stays in place, just insert Eco-Fill 2.0 as you would a K-cup, limited lifetime warranty with Proprietary patented design by Perfect Pod.


If you have a Keurig coffee maker and a home coffee grinder you can make your own custom k-cups and get the perfect coffee pods. These coffee filters make owning a Keurig more affordable. Now you have the choice of coffee blends, coffee grids and coffee brew strength. If you want your favorite cup coffee day after day or need a variety of individual servings our reusable coffee pods will improve your Keurig coffee experience.












Sunday, May 24, 2015

Review: Beauty.com Lela Rose Clutch GWP #LelaRose #GWP #beauty

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I was given the opportunity to review the latest GWP offered through Beauty.com. It is a Lela Rose embroidered bag filled with many samples from various brands. The bag is yours with a $150 purchase while supplies last.
This is a designer bag from Lela Rose, a beautiful black clutch featuring embroidered roses in shades of grey and white on a black background. Lela Rose is a fashion designer who graduated from the Parson’s School of Design in 1993. Her career has been by the aesthetic of adding whimsy to elegance through brilliant color and hand crafted details and has brought a fresh view to modern American fashion. The Lela Rose collection philosophy is to create hand finished clothes that exude casual luxury and refinement with embellished fabrics that act as the foundation, all with a nod towards the era of elegance and glamour. 

So what fun and wonderful things are in the bag? So many amazing samples! Below is a list of the samples that literally fill up the bag.
The Lela Rose GWP for Beauty.com contains the following samples:
  1. H2O Face Plus Oasis Shine Neutralizing Gel
  2. Origins Mega Bright Night Mask
  3. bareMinerals 5-in1 SPF 15 Barely Nude
  4. Phytocitrus Mask
  5. L'Occitane Almond Supple Skin Oil
  6. Paula's Choice Vitamin C Spot Treatment
  7. Nick Chavez Beverly Hills Plump N' Thick Creme Conditioner
  8. Alterna Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil
  9. Beautyblender Mini Liquid Blender Cleanser
  10. Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum
  11. Skyn Iceland Eye Firming Gels
  12. FusionBeauty LipFusion XXL
  13. Frais Pocket Sanitizer
  14. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream
  15. Hugo Boss VOC
  16. CLEAN Fragrance VOC, Skin
  17. Alessandro Nail Polish (shades vary)
  18. A gift to you from Beauty.com: $10 off a purchase $50 or more!
Lela Rose embroidered clutch for beauty.com GWPsamples for beauty.com GWP_1samples for beauty.com GWP_2

A few of these products I have tried before and really like, such as the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream, the Beautyblender Mini Liquid Blender Cleanser, the Phytocitrus Mask, the L'Occitane Almond Supple Skin Oil and the Skyn Iceland Eye Firming Gels. The product samples in this GWP are very nice. These are all things that I would use. Sometimes you get one of these bags that have samples in them with stuff that you would not use, stuff that is not your shade or items that are not your taste. Well, this bag is not like that at all. What I love about this GWP is that all of these samples are fabulous. They are all high end products in deluxe sample size that are of use to me. 

As you can see from the photos above, the bag itself is quite cute too. It is a bag that I would use for on a night on the town because I usually wear black and this is a nice black bag. The embroidery on it is beautiful too. Very chic and nice. The bag is large enough to be accommodating for quite a few things, such as a small wallet, sunglasses, keys, a cell phone and a lipstick. There is a small pocket on the inside of the bag for placing an item or two. Definitely a useful bag.

So next time there is a GWP, take advantage of the offer to get a nice bag with some samples. This offer has expired, as I found out they ran out of bags.  But Beauty.com comes out with these GWP bags every couple of months. If I were you, I would save up for some of the items I want, wait for one of the GWP specials and then purchase from Beauty.com. These bags are definitely a great special gift to get. I think the sample sizes alone are worth it but add in the bag and that just makes it an even better deal. 

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(This item was sent for consideration)




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