Wednesday, May 14, 2014
It's been a rough two weeks for me at work; training for a new brand, lots and lots of angry customers, and the Mother's Day rush from hell, BUT I made it through and am back with my old brand and happier than ever...guess I'll never complain about too many hours again LOL.
If you've been reading my blog for a while then you probably already know how much I love the Bioré brand, seriously, I'm always super excited when I receive an email from them with new products to try and I almost always end up finding a new must-have skincare product when I do. So naturally when Bioré sent me an email a couple of weeks ago asking if I wanted to try out a couple of their must-have skincare products, I said yes and when they arrived I couldn't wait to give them a try!
I received the Bioré Free Your Pores Pore Detoxifying Foam Cleanser and the Bioré Free Your Pores Makeup Remover Towelettes from Bioré to try out recently and I've had a lot of fun adding them to my skincare routine for a little test run!
Let's talk first about the Bioré Pore Detoxifying Foam Cleanser! This cleanser tones, cleans and stimulates your skin, infused with eucalyptus extract, this self-foaming cleanser detoxifies skin and pores by removing surface toxins. The result: healthier-looking, refreshed skin. Gentle enough to use every day, this cleanser will have you feeling refreshed and renewed with every use. I have to be honest and tell you that I was a little skeptical about the eucalyptus and though the tingling effect it had on my skin did take me a little by surprise, I was pleasantly surprised by how clean my skin felt after using it! I'm a big fan of pore cleaners anyway and this one is no exception! You can pick up the Bioré Pore Detoxifying Foam Cleanser wherever Biore products are sold and at less than $7, this pore cleanser may just be your next beauty must-have!
Next up is my favorite of the two products, the Bioré Free Your Pores Makeup Remover Towelettes. These makeup removing towelettes work to instantly dissolve dirt and pore-clogging makeup, even the tough stuff like waterproof mascara! I'm not typically a fan of makeup removing towelettes, my eyes are far too sensitive to use most of them, but I was very pleasantly surprised by not only how little they irritated my eyes, but by how well they worked! Again, you can pick up the Bioré Free Your Pores Makeup Remover Towelettes wherever Bioré products are sold and at around $7 for 30 of them, they're a steal!
Since I'm a big proponent of "seeing is believing", I thought I'd do a little review video showing you the products in action...you can check that out below!
If you're not impressed by how well the makeup removing towelettes removed all of that makeup, then you must not be a hard-core makeup junkie like me, cause those are freakin' awesome! If you're looking for a couple of new products to add to your skincare routine and you love Bioré products like I do, then you have to check these two out!
Until next time!
Disclosure: I received the products listed above in order to facilitate my review...all opinions are 100% my own!
Friday, August 2, 2013
400 years ago, a convent was built in the village of Mane in the South of France to shelter the botanist monks of the Minims, who used their considerable knowledge of plants to tend a garden of curative herbs and flowers. Centuries later, the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary continued the original convention of cultivating beneficial ingredients to help strengthen and restore those in need through food recipes. The sisters used the power of plants to nourish and heal their community, restoring well-being in a spirit of generosity. This emphasis on nourishing care through nature inspired Le Couvent des Minimes’ own simple yet powerful natural fragrance and skincare recipes, the basis of a collection of efficacious formulas that draw on the heritage and traditions of the convent of Mane.
Every recipe combines proven natural ingredients and is inspired by ancestral traditions to deliver modern benefits. From skincare to bath and body to fragrance, each formula is crafted using age-old phytotherapy and aromatherapy practices honed over centuries, blending effective and pleasurable ingredients to nourish and replenish. Le Couvent des Minimes recipes combine ingredients like floral waters and nutrient-rich plant extracts that have an inherent affinity with the skin for naturally efficacious products.
I recently had the chance to check out a couple of the wonderful products from Le Couvent des Minimes and I couldn’t have been more excited and more thrilled with the results. I received the Hikers Foot Healer and the Eau des Minimes Botanical Fragrance last week from Le Couvent des Minimes.
Hiker’s Foot Healer: Recover from a long day or help give your feet the extra relaxation and pampering that they need with this original recipe of nine beneficial plants that combine to nourish, soften, and soothe hot, tired, dry feet. The all-in-one foot healer includes Borage Oil (traditionally used to treat skin disorders—eczema,dermatitis, etc.), Shea Butter (known for its moisturizing ability) and Grapeseed Oil that combine to nourish and repair, alongside Wintergreen (to soften) and Ivy to improve microcirculation. Hiker’s Foot Healer is available in a 2.6 oz tube for $19.
Eau des Minimes Botanical Fragrance: In addition to smelling amazing, this fragrance refreshes the senses and boosts your mood with fresh, sparkling citrus notes of lemon, blood oranges and grapefruit as well as seven plants selected for their beneficial properties.
As someone who tries to buy natural products as often as I can, I set high standards for Le Couvent des Minimes and I’m happy to report that they exceeded my expectations of them. The Eau des Minimes fragrance smells incredible and the Hiker’s Foot Healer has helped to make my feet softer than they’ve ever been before. Le Couvent des Minimes also has a wide variety of beauty and skincare products to make you look and feel as amazing as the story behind the brand, I definitely recommend that you check them out for all of your skincare and beauty needs!
Disclosure: I received the products mentioned above in order to facilitate my review…all opinions are 100% my own!
Monday, April 8, 2013
I’ve been a fan of Olay for years, ever since I can remember my mom has used Olay as her go-to skincare brand, so naturally when I needed a good brand of skincare products, I reached for Olay. In addition to being the reason, at least in my opinion, that my mother ages about 5 times slower than most people her age, I love Olay because it’s just great for your skin, I’ve never had issues with breakouts while using Olay products and for someone with skin as prone to breakouts as mine is, that’s a huge deal. Honestly, I can’t think of a single thing that I dislike about the Olay brand, so I was beyond excited when I was recently asked to try out some of the products from the Olay Fresh Effects line. I received several products (in addition to some other goodies) from Olay Fresh Effects recently to try out and I couldn’t wait to get started! But before I let you know my opinion of the products, let me tell you a little bit about the entire Olay Fresh Effects line.
The Olay Fresh Effects product line includes:
Va-Va-Vivid!- Powered Contour Cleansing System: a powerful tool that you’ll definitely want to have in your skincare arsenal, the Va-Va-Vivid! gives you a micro-facial experience that you won’t soon forget!
Shine, Shine Go Away!- Shine Minimizing Cleanser: this cleanser takes clean skin to a whole new level and it works fabulous with the Va-Va-Vivid!
Bead Me Up!- Exfoliating Cleanser: microbeads and bubbles oh my! This exfoliating cleanser will leave your skin soft, smooth and super clean every time.
S’Wipe Out!- Refreshing Make-up Removal Cloths: who doesn’t love a good make-up removal cloth? Dirt, makeup and even waterproof mascara are no match for these super gentle cloths.
Long Live Moisture!- Satin Finish Lotion: a lotion that keeps your skin soft and satiny smooth for up to 24 hours? This one delivers in a big way and it feels like heaven on your skin!
BB Cream!- Skin Perfecting Tinted Moisturizer with Sunscreen: my absolute favorite of the Olay Fresh Effects products in their BB cream, it makes your skin look and feel flawless and fabulous…it’s a definite must try!
“You’re fresh, fearless, and unstoppable. And we think your skin-care routine should be, too! That’s why we’re excited to introduce Fresh Effects™—the newest Olay® line that’s designed just for you. Fresh Effects is formulated to keep your skin sparkling fresh so you look and feel unstoppable. The entire line is designed to mix and match, which means you can create your own fresh routine.”
I thought that in addition to telling you about these great new products from Olay Fresh Effects in writing, that I’d also make a little video to let y’all know what I really think of these products…check it out!
Can you tell that I really like these products, especially the Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream!- Skin Perfecting Tinted Moisturizer with Sunscreen? Because I totally do. Honestly, all of the Olay Fresh Effects products that I tried out are great and some of them have even replaced a few of my old favorite skincare products. If you haven’t tried the new Olay Fresh Effects line of products, I definitely recommend doing so, they’ll leave your skin fresh and have you ready to face every day looking flawless, fresh and fabulous!
Olay Fresh Effects products are available at Walmart and Walmart.com so make sure you check them out, you’ll definitely be glad you did!
Disclosure: I received the products listed above from Olay in order to facilitate my review…all opinions are 100% my own!
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
A couple of weeks ago I celebrated another birthday, while it wasn’t the one I dread above all others (40), it does put me another year closer to it…and I don’t like it!
The older I get, the more I realize how important it is to take care of my skin, because whether it’s due to good genes or just plain good luck, I don ‘t have really any wrinkles (except for the three deep lines in my forehead that I hate so much) and I’d like to keep it that way Of course, taking care of my skin means that I have to remember not to go to bed with makeup on (I do that way too much) and establish a skincare routine that I can actually stick to and let’s face it, that’s not always an easy thing to do Thank goodness Bioré knows what women need in a skincare routine and they make it so easy for you to take great care of your skin at home and on the go!
Chances are that you’re familiar with the Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, but did you know that Bioré also has a great Warming Anti-blackhead Cream Cleanser? I’ve been using the Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips for years, I love them for quickly removing blackheads, but the Bioré Warming Anti-blackhead cream cleanser kicks it up a notch and not only removes unsightly blackheads, but also prevents new blackheads from forming—and it works!
Bioré Warming Anti-Blackhead Cream Cleanser ($7.99): The ideal prep for the most romantic night of the year, the warming cleanser pampers skin as it whisks away buildup and oil. The powerful daily line of defense against clogged, congested pores contains Zeolite, a special mineral clay that warms on contact with water, and Salicylic acid, a powerful yet gentle ingredient that penetrates pores to help fight breakouts by dissolving clogged oil.
Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips ($9.99 for 14 strips): Lift out any stubborn dirt and oil with the ultimate antidote to clogged pores and blackheads. The perfect final step to your cleansing ritual, the hard-working, oil-free pore strips remove deep-down dirt in just one use for a clear complexion. Tea tree oil cleanses skin and rids pores of bacteria as witch hazel reduces redness and inflammation. Menthol minimizes redness and provides a tingling cooling sensation that signals a deep clean.
With five kiddos to chauffeur around and unless to-do lists keeping me busy most days, I can’t always find time in my busy schedule for an all-out skincare routine every night, but Bioré makes it easy to take care of your skin on the go with the Bioré® Skincare’s Daily Cleansing Cloths and Makeup Removing Towelettes. I’m new to these two Bioré products, but thanks to the very awesome PR people who rep Bioré, I was able to try out all of the products above, including the Daily Cleansing Cloths and Makeup Removing Towelettes!
I have to admit, even though I know that I should always remove my makeup at night, sometimes I’m just too tired to do it, enter Bioré Makeup Removing Towelettes and removing my makeup is a breeze! And the best part is that I don’t have to lug around 5 different types of makeup remover when I travel, I can just pop the Bioré® Skincare’s Daily Cleansing Cloths and Makeup Removing Towelettes in my purse or bag and I have one product that does the job of several in a convenient, to-go package—pure genius! Since I definitely believe that seeing is believing, I thought I’d share a video with you of the Bioré Makeup Removing Towelettes in action!
While I did use the Bioré Makeup Removing Towelettes to remove eye makeup, it is recommended that you don’t use get the product in your eyes, but I use them nightly to remove mine with little to no irritation, just wanted to throw that out there!
I’ve always loved the Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, but I’m so glad that I found three more Bioré that work great and make my nightly skincare routine that much simpler—thanks Bioré!
You can find these Bioré products wherever beauty products are sold!
Disclosure: I received the products mentioned above in order to facilitate my review…all opinions are my own!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Try as I might I just can’t stop the effects of aging—it’s happening whether I want it to or not—so making sure that I use the best skincare products available to ensure that my skin stays healthy, glowing and amazing for years to come is a necessity!
Though I have tried several brands of skincare products that promise small miracles inside their bottles; I’ve never found a brand that comes close to providing me with the results that I crave like L'Occitane—the name alone sounds impressive huh?
A friend of mine introduced me to L'Occitane a couple of years ago and though I have only used a few of their skincare products (the Immortelle Brightening Cleansing Foam is completely out of this world), what I’ve seen has been extremely impressive. I am in love with their Pivoine Flora perfume—seriously you would die and come back just to wear it again! You can tell that the L'Occitane products are made with as much care and attention to detail now as when creator Olivier Baussan created the company in 1976! That’s quite a long time to make something absolutely fabulous in the first place, even better!
Though I have never tried it, I hear only good things about L'Occitane’s anti aging skincare products, and the fact that they’re made with ingredients like the immortelle flower (which never fades) and myrtle, a shrub several centuries old, it’s not hard to see why their Divine Cream line is one of their top sellers! And while I’d like not to admit that I need it, I should definitely order a bottle (or three) of the Divine Cream asap!
No one ever said growing old is fun, or glamorous, or easy, but I promise you that there are some amazing products out there that make the journey bearable (and dare I say fabulous)!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Hey y’all! I hope you’re ready for another fabulous product and an awesome giveaway!
There’s nothing HOTTER in the summertime than having healthy, gorgeous skin and I want to introduce you to a skincare line that can help you bring your flawless skin fantasy to reality…Lexli!
What is Lexli?
Lexli skincare products are available at select spas, physician offices and salons. To purchase products or to find a listing of participating retailers, visit www.lexli.com. Because Lexli is unlike any other over-the-counter skincare brand, it is advised that consumers use the product line under the guidance of a licensed skincare expert.
About Lexli International, Inc.
Lexli International, Inc. skincare company provides pharmaceutical-grade, potent Aloe-based skincare products to international skincare professionals and consumers. Founded in 1996 by Dr. Ahmed Abdullah, a board-certified plastic surgeon and nationally recognized aloe researcher, Lexli® offers a line of professional skin care products created to achieve healthier, younger-looking skin. All Lexli product formulations, including AloeGlyC®, the brand’s patented and celebrated daily exfoliant, and the Lexli Acne Kit, the most potent and focused over-the counter acne treatment available, are developed with certified organic, pharmaceutical-grade aloe vera as their principal ingredient. Formulations incorporate additional natural ingredients, including pH-balanced humectants, masking agents, protectants and botanicals.
For several years, the skincare industry has been driven by the latest fads, trends and celebrity endorsements. Popular culture has dictated that several times a year, a new “miracle ingredient” will burst onto the scene, promising unrealistic results. Just as quickly as the miracle ingredient grows in popularity, it is inevitably replaced by the next big thing.
A trendsetter in the beauty market, innovative skincare brand Lexli International is leading the way with a line of skincare products supported by scientific research and formulated with a base of certified organic, pharmaceutical-grade aloe vera, one of the most clinically effective natural ingredients in the world. Through meticulous research and development, scientific advances, professional expertise and the understanding of a customer’s well-being, Lexli is continuing to change the world of beauty.
Why Aloe Vera?
Aloe Vera is a nutritional powerhouse, it contains over 75 nutrients such as minerals, amino acids, and a number of vitamins including B12, enzymes and more. Aloe Vera is currently the only known natural source of vitamin B12. Key health benefits and uses of aloe vera:
ü The common advantages of aloe vera include moisturizing dry skin and maintaining the healthy skin
ü A natural anti-inflammatory, aloe cleanses gently and penetrates deep into the tissue to heal damaged skin
ü Products that contain aloe vera contain high concentration of a curative agent which is useful for the skin
ü It is the best moisturizer that keeps the skin flexible by providing oxygen to the skin cells improving the synthesis and strength of skin’s tissue
ü Lexli product formulations also utilize vitamins and other proven effective ingredients to achieve healthier, younger-looking skin regardless of skin type, tone or age
All skincare products start with a base. Most over-the-counter and physician dispensed moisturizers and exfoliants are water-based. In fact, 99% of the skincare products on the market today start with water as the base then add other ingredients to make the product. There’s just one problem – not only does water dilute the active ingredients, your skin cannot absorb water.
The Lexli System
The Lexli Skincare Collection is based on a simple four-step system designed to rejuvenate and restore the skin back to health. Lexli’s unique formulation uses 100% pure pharmaceutical-grade aloe vera as the base of each product. According to Dr. Abdullah, “skin care doesn’t need to be a complex ritual. There are many companies who claim different methods to solve common skin challenges like acne or wrinkles. We believe good skin care is more about frequent, preventative care. The key is basic cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing and protecting.”
Wanna make your skin look it’s best for summer? Here’s your chance…check out the details below to see how you could win a Lexli 30-Day Starter Kit valued at $84!
Lexli's 30-Day Starter Kit is an easy, inexpensive way to try our skincare line and make sure it's right for you. Each kit provides a month’s supply of products featured as a part of Lexli’s Simple 4-Step System. Included in the travel-friendly kit is: Aloe-Based Cleansing Lotion (2 oz.), Aloe-Based AloeGlyC® Renewing Exfoliant (0.50 oz.), Aloe-Based Day Moisturizer with SPF 15 for Normal to Dry Skin (0.50 oz.), Aloe-Based Tone and Balance (2 oz), Aloe-Based Night Moisturizer (0.5 oz).
Buy it!
To find out more about Lexli including how to order the products mentioned above and many more check out Lexli’s website!
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This giveaway ends on Wednesday 25, 2011 at 1:59 PM EST. One (1) winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced in a separate winner’s post shortly after the giveaway has ended. Winner will have 48 hours to claim his/her prize, failure to respond to winner’s email in a timely manner will result in winner forfeiting his/her prize and me choosing a new winner. Giveaway open to US residents only please!
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