Thanks to Tomoson I got to try out the Shed Ninja 2-in-1 Dog and Cat Shedding brush! The following thoughts are my own.
I
have three dogs in my home. One half Pug half Chow (medium length hair
but sheds like crazy), one Chihuahua (short hair that sheds), and one
Schnauzer/Terrier/something else mix (long hair that not only sheds but
gets knots/mats/etc). I tried this brush out on all three of them as I
have tried and wasted a lot of money on other brushes trying to find one
that works for each dog.
I was truly amazed when I tried this
brush out. I first tried it on my Chi. I have never successfully gotten a
brush to get any of the shedding hair out of her coat. The short side
of this brush did just that. I was amazed at how much hair came off of
this small dog! It left her coat very soft and shiny.
I then tried
it out on my half chow half pug. I used the short side on him as well
and again was blown away. I pulled out so much shedding hair I could
have made another dog! Again, the coat was left soft and shiny.
I
finally tried it out on the crazy mix dog with long hair because I
really wanted to see how well the long bristles worked. She tends to get
knots/mats in her ear hair and this brush gently got those loosened and
pulled out. Her hair was left soft and fluffy!
One of the really
cool things about this brush is that the head flexes so as you are
brushing along the dog it contours with your dogs body! Both sides of
the brush are made of metal but they do not hurt your dog's skin at all.
I highly recommend this brush for anyone who has a dog or a cat that sheds a lot!
You can get it here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NLNE00O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You can choose to get a small or a large brush. I chose large because my biggest dog is about 45 pounds.
This
brush is made by Shed Ninja and you can find their Amazon page here:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_pet-supplies?ie=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Shed+Ninja&node=2619533011
I
received this product free in exchange for my unbiased review. I was
not compensated for my review and all my opinions are my own. One may or
may not have the same results as myself when using this product. I am
disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16
CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and
Testimonials in Advertising.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Hyperbiotics PRO-Dental Review
About the Product
PRO-Dental is brand new concept in the
probiotic world as it focuses on repopulating your oral and nasal
cavities (as opposed to your GI tract).
If you suffer from recurrent sore throats, allergies, ear or sinus infections or from dental issues such as cavities, plaque, bad breath, teeth staining, gum disease, tonsil stones, or sensitive teeth, we recommend this formula.
If you suffer from recurrent sore throats, allergies, ear or sinus infections or from dental issues such as cavities, plaque, bad breath, teeth staining, gum disease, tonsil stones, or sensitive teeth, we recommend this formula.
Learn About the Brand
At Sari Foods, we believe that the
foods we eat have the ability to nourish us fully and completely. And,
that natural nutrition - as opposed to synthetic, laboratory-made
vitamins - provides us with the fuel for life without any of the
drawbacks.
We created Sari Foods with the hope of delivering ancient foods to modern life.
In Indonesian, the word "sari" means essence.
At Sari Foods Company, our mission to bring you the "Essence of Food”, empowering conscious consumers to return to nutrient dense, single ingredient, pure foods as our source of life and sustenance - just as nature intended.
We created Sari Foods with the hope of delivering ancient foods to modern life.
In Indonesian, the word "sari" means essence.
At Sari Foods Company, our mission to bring you the "Essence of Food”, empowering conscious consumers to return to nutrient dense, single ingredient, pure foods as our source of life and sustenance - just as nature intended.
This formula has BLIS K12 and BLIS M18 - two groundbreaking oral
probiotic strains that will help repopulate your oral cavities and put
your oral health back on tract. Read more about it on the sheet provided
- you will be amazed!!!
REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR DENTAL CHECK-UPS. The probiotic S. Salvarius M18 produces an enzyme that helps dissolve and loosen the formation of plaque and bio-film that eventually leads to cavities, staining, tooth sensitivities and gum disease (specifically gingivitis) which can turn into periodontal disease if not treated. Studies show that a special 2% of the population rarely experience plaque or tooth decay (that leads to the domino effect of dental problems) with the only differentiating factor being that they have sufficient S. Salvarius M18 colonies.
TARGET BAD BREATH AT ITS SOURCE. Did you know that when you use mouthwash to prevent bad breath, you kill both the good and bad bacteria? And, did you know that it’s the good bacteria’s job to keep the bad breath causing bacteria in check? In fact, S. salivarius is often found in healthy mouths and is deficient in halitosis sufferers. This means that the best long-term solution to eradicating bad breath is to repopulate your oral cavities with the “good guys” found in PRO-Dental.
REPOPULATE YOUR ORAL MICROBIOME. You might be familiar with your “gut microbiome”, but did you know that different probiotic strains populate your oral cavities? Your mouth is your first line of defense and the entry point for most infections. When your balance of healthy oral microflora is compromised by diet, disease, stress or antibiotics, you can quickly develop oral health related problems. With PRO-Dental, you can finally keep this often forgotten microbiome in optimal shape!
ALLEVIATE ORAL HEALTH ISSUES. PRO-Dental is uniquely formulated with the most effective and clinically proven oral probiotic strains ((including S. salvirus K12, S. salvirus M18, L. reuteri, L. paracasei) to repopulate your oral cavity, helping to break-up plaque and malodor causing bacteria, reduce oral health challenges such as cavities, teeth-staining, tongue-coating, gingivitis, tonsil stones, canker sores and protect against ear, nose and throat infections.
GUARD AGAINST EAR, NOSE & THROAT INFECTIONS. Upper respiratory and ear infections are caused by a buildup of bad bacteria that travels throughout your oral cavities. When your oral microbiome is populated with strong probiotic colonies, you are equipped with natural defenses against these nasty invaders. In fact, studies show that children with S. salivarius K12 have a 50 percent less chance of harboring strep throat bacteria and may experience fewer ear infections.
REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR DENTAL CHECK-UPS. The probiotic S. Salvarius M18 produces an enzyme that helps dissolve and loosen the formation of plaque and bio-film that eventually leads to cavities, staining, tooth sensitivities and gum disease (specifically gingivitis) which can turn into periodontal disease if not treated. Studies show that a special 2% of the population rarely experience plaque or tooth decay (that leads to the domino effect of dental problems) with the only differentiating factor being that they have sufficient S. Salvarius M18 colonies.
TARGET BAD BREATH AT ITS SOURCE. Did you know that when you use mouthwash to prevent bad breath, you kill both the good and bad bacteria? And, did you know that it’s the good bacteria’s job to keep the bad breath causing bacteria in check? In fact, S. salivarius is often found in healthy mouths and is deficient in halitosis sufferers. This means that the best long-term solution to eradicating bad breath is to repopulate your oral cavities with the “good guys” found in PRO-Dental.
REPOPULATE YOUR ORAL MICROBIOME. You might be familiar with your “gut microbiome”, but did you know that different probiotic strains populate your oral cavities? Your mouth is your first line of defense and the entry point for most infections. When your balance of healthy oral microflora is compromised by diet, disease, stress or antibiotics, you can quickly develop oral health related problems. With PRO-Dental, you can finally keep this often forgotten microbiome in optimal shape!
ALLEVIATE ORAL HEALTH ISSUES. PRO-Dental is uniquely formulated with the most effective and clinically proven oral probiotic strains ((including S. salvirus K12, S. salvirus M18, L. reuteri, L. paracasei) to repopulate your oral cavity, helping to break-up plaque and malodor causing bacteria, reduce oral health challenges such as cavities, teeth-staining, tongue-coating, gingivitis, tonsil stones, canker sores and protect against ear, nose and throat infections.
GUARD AGAINST EAR, NOSE & THROAT INFECTIONS. Upper respiratory and ear infections are caused by a buildup of bad bacteria that travels throughout your oral cavities. When your oral microbiome is populated with strong probiotic colonies, you are equipped with natural defenses against these nasty invaders. In fact, studies show that children with S. salivarius K12 have a 50 percent less chance of harboring strep throat bacteria and may experience fewer ear infections.
Sounds like a pretty awesome product, am I right!? So I have been testing this product out for around a month now. And I have to say I'm really impressed.
The first thing I like about this is that it's chewable. Now, I will admit when I first read that I figured it was going to taste really bad like most chewable products. However, I was really surprised that it has a very nice, pleasant mint taste. And it is not an overpowering, it's burning my mouth mint either.
As far as it helping my teeth, I can't say if I have gotten a better dental check up because I haven't gone to the dentist yet. I can say that my tongue no longer has a gross coat on it in the morning when I wake up. I don't have as much plaque as I normally do. I don't wake up with stinky breath. And I did have a tooth infection (which I did also take antibiotics for) but this helped it clear up faster than tooth infections in the past.
I love that this also guards against ear, nose and throat infections. I can't really say if it has saved me from getting any illnesses related with ENT but I can say I feel much better knowing this is protecting me against them.
I have tried other Hyperbiotics products before, and once again I am very pleased with how amazing their products work!
You can learn about this product here:
Right now it is on sale for about $24 plus shipping and I will say it is worth the cost!
Gold and Silver Flash Tattoos by Voodoo Tattoo Review
Thanks to Tomoson and King Cobra I got to test out Voodoo Tattoos to review for you!
These
are temporary tattoos that are right in line with this new trend going
on for gold and silver temporary tattoos to add flash for a day or night
out. This trend seems to be popular for teen and adult females.
From their Amazon page:
Product Description:
Shine like a goddess in seconds with the Voodoo Tattoo Goddess Set
-FAST - You're sparkling in less than five minutes
-EASY - Simple to apply and maintain
-BEAUTIFUL - Turn heads, and shine like a Mitus Maiden
Shine like a goddess in seconds with the Voodoo Tattoo Goddess Set
-FAST - You're sparkling in less than five minutes
-EASY - Simple to apply and maintain
-BEAUTIFUL - Turn heads, and shine like a Mitus Maiden
Money Back Guarantee
Simply Put - We want the purchase to work for you. If for any reason this product is not meeting your expectations, just send us a note and we'll be happy to take care of you.
Simply Put - We want the purchase to work for you. If for any reason this product is not meeting your expectations, just send us a note and we'll be happy to take care of you.
The
above is the sheet I received to try. But they also have other ones you
can get at
http://www.amazon.com/GODDESS-EDITION-Temporary-Tattoos-Aphrodite/dp/B00PSP4WS8.
They range from 5.99 to 14.99 plus shipping.
Also on their Amazon page you can see pictures of people with the tattoos on such as this:
So
the pictures make them look like they look really good and super
flashy. I personally felt they looked really different than how they are
shown in these pictures. I took one picture with flash and one without
to show how it would look in pictures if you took a picture with them.
To
me, there is a huge difference between their picture and how they
actually look. I do think they would be fun to use for a day or night
out. It says they last for three days, but as you can see in the right
photo, it already started flaking off and I had only had it on for about
an hour when I took this picture.
One
thing I do not like about these tattoos is that the gold and silver
parts can be felt when you move. Most temporary tattoos you do not feel
on your skin at all. But with these you do, I imagine this is because
it's a heavier ink (I'm not sure if they are ink or what).
Overall I personally think these would be best for little kids to use for play.
I
received this product free in exchange for my unbiased review. I was
not compensated for my review and all my opinions are my own. One may or
may not have the same results as myself when using this product. I am
disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16
CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and
Testimonials in Advertising.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Creative Image Adore Hair Color Review
I recently purchased two of these off Amazon.com. I got one bottle of the color Orange Blaze #39 and Violet Gem #114. Each bottle is 4FL oz. The product is a bit thicker than most hair colors, but a little bit goes a very long way.
Each bottle was purchased for $5.50 with free shipping. Buy it here
The package directions are as follows:
1. Shampoo and towel dry hair.
2. Use protective cream around the hair line.
3. Apply hair color 1/8″ from scalp and comb through.
4. Cover with plastic cap and process with heat for up to 15 minutes.
5. Rinse and shampoo completely.
Personally, I did not follow these directions. I graduated from cosmetology school in 2006 and have never heard of shampooing before applying color or putting color on towel dried hair. I washed my hair 24-48 hours before applying the color. I applied it to dry hair. I personally went right to the scalp but that is personal preference for each person as funky hair colors can/will stain the skin. I wrapped mine in foil, as I didn’t have a plastic cap. I left it in for about 30 minutes, no heat. I then rinsed, shampooed, and conditioned.
The color has now been in my hair for about two weeks and it has just started to fade, mostly at the ends. That is amazing, as even Manic Panic starts to fade instantly. This color gives great results. My hair was lightened to a dark neutral blonde before using this color. I ended up with true to swatch & product color. This product also makes your hair very soft. It has a really nice scent to it.
I would say the orange blaze has a nice fruity, citrus scent and the Violet Gem has a floral/fruity scent. But the scent isn’t over powering, it’s just a light pleasant scent.
I do suggest immediately rinsing your tub/shower every time you wash your hair as it will stain the tub (as do most funky hair colors). If you do not remember to rinse it right away just use some CLR (or a like product), it will come right off.
On a 1-10 scale:
Scent: 10
Color holding/fading: 8
Value: 10
Coloring ability: 10
Overall I give this product a 9.
Basically, the only thing that would make it a 10 is if it didn’t fade so fast. I hope you enjoyed this review. If you have any questions, please feel free to post a comment!
Each bottle was purchased for $5.50 with free shipping. Buy it here
The package directions are as follows:
1. Shampoo and towel dry hair.
2. Use protective cream around the hair line.
3. Apply hair color 1/8″ from scalp and comb through.
4. Cover with plastic cap and process with heat for up to 15 minutes.
5. Rinse and shampoo completely.
Personally, I did not follow these directions. I graduated from cosmetology school in 2006 and have never heard of shampooing before applying color or putting color on towel dried hair. I washed my hair 24-48 hours before applying the color. I applied it to dry hair. I personally went right to the scalp but that is personal preference for each person as funky hair colors can/will stain the skin. I wrapped mine in foil, as I didn’t have a plastic cap. I left it in for about 30 minutes, no heat. I then rinsed, shampooed, and conditioned.
The color has now been in my hair for about two weeks and it has just started to fade, mostly at the ends. That is amazing, as even Manic Panic starts to fade instantly. This color gives great results. My hair was lightened to a dark neutral blonde before using this color. I ended up with true to swatch & product color. This product also makes your hair very soft. It has a really nice scent to it.
I would say the orange blaze has a nice fruity, citrus scent and the Violet Gem has a floral/fruity scent. But the scent isn’t over powering, it’s just a light pleasant scent.
I do suggest immediately rinsing your tub/shower every time you wash your hair as it will stain the tub (as do most funky hair colors). If you do not remember to rinse it right away just use some CLR (or a like product), it will come right off.
On a 1-10 scale:
Scent: 10
Color holding/fading: 8
Value: 10
Coloring ability: 10
Overall I give this product a 9.
Basically, the only thing that would make it a 10 is if it didn’t fade so fast. I hope you enjoyed this review. If you have any questions, please feel free to post a comment!
Fysiko Eyelash Growth Serum Review!
I got to test and review Fysiko Eyelash Growth Serum thanks to Fysiko and Sverve. (Sverve is a social network for female bloggers that gives you the opportunity to try new products for free in exchange for an honest review).
The following opinions are my own.
Before I started using this product I had fairly nice eyelashes, they were longish but a bit thinner than I wanted. My eyebrows however were in a very sad state. From years of over plucking due to anxiety they were thin, and sparse. I mean really sparse. I had bald spots in my eyebrows. The only thing I could do was use eyebrow pencil to fill it in, but that was getting so tiring. So when I saw the opportunity to try this product out I thought “What can I lose?” Here is what my brows and lashes looked like before:
Yup. See those bald spots in my brows? Those have been there for years. Like I said, my lashes weren’t super bad. But I wanted to see if this product really would make them fuller, and longer. Because who wouldn’t want to be able to walk out of the house without having mascara on? (I used to wear mascara everyday even if I didn’t have other makeup on because I felt my lashes looked so tiny).
So this product’s website claims “Fysiko Eyelash Growth Serum made in USA with natural ingredients. Helps to regrow eyelashes, makes eyelashes fuller and longer within 4-6 weeks. Doubles length and fullness of eyelashes in 8-12 weeks. Full results will be seen in 16 weeks”. Yeah a ton of other products claim this kind of stuff too so I wasn’t going to hold my breath.
For the price of $139.00 you get an 8ml tube. Pricey, yes. But that tube has more than enough serum in it to use on your upper and lower lashes plus your brows every day (at least once a day) for well over 16 weeks.
I’ve been using it now for about six months and I still have a ton in my tube. To use: Apply Fysiko eyelash growth serum to the skin of the eyelid as you would apply liquid eyeliner once a day at night. If applied in the morning, use Fysiko eyelash growth serum before applying mascara and/or contact lenses. 10 -15 min wait required before applying mascara, any eye make up or contact lenses.
Yes, it is really simple to use. The applicator is like a liquid eyeliner brush so you can get really close to your lash base. The website does say you can also use this on your brows and lower lashes. I did both. (WARNING: it does say on the website to be careful using it on lower lashes as it is easy to get into your eyes and will cause stinging/burning. This is true. But it doesn’t cause permanent damage to your eyes).
So I also only used this once daily because I would always forget to use it in the morning, oops! But I did use it every night while doing my nightly routine. I would wash my face first, use the Fysiko on my upper and lower lashes, and my brows. I would wait at least fifteen minutes to make sure it would soak in before doing the rest of my steps.
The website does say it’s all natural ingredients. These are the ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Sodium Lactate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Proline, Yeast Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Biotin, Hydrolized Soy Protein, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Hexapeptide-11, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Thyme xtract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Arcyostaphylos Uva Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Olve Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate,Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sorbitol, Triethanolamine, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylamido Dihydro Noralfaprostal.
Here’s what I found for the ingredients listed that don’t say what it is (most of this was found here): HYDROLYZED GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS is a mixture of polysaccharides derived from the hydrolysis ofanimal connective tissue. It consists essentially of glucosamine and glucuronic acid.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative used in cosmetics and personal care products.
PROLINE: This ingredient can contain either D, L, or DL-proline, an amino acid. L-proline is the isomer of proline found in proteins. Hexapeptide-11 is a synthetic peptide containing Alanine, Phenylalanine, Proline and Valine residues. palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 (Pal-KTTKS) is a relatively small molecule. It consists of five amino acids linked together and attached to a fatty acid to enhance oil solubility for the sake of better skin penetration.
SODIUM HYALURONATE: Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in connective tissues such as cartilage.
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE: is a modified cellulose polymer; used as a gelling and thickening agent.
SORBITOL: (glucitol) is a type of sugar alcohol used as a thickener and a skin conditioning agent.
TRIETHANOLAMINE: is a strongly alkaline substance used as surfactant and pH adjusting chemical.
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE: is a widely-used preservative; has been associated with allergic reactions it is a powerful biocide and preservative within the group of isothiazolinones used in personal care products. Lab studies on the brain cells of mammals also suggest that methylisothiazolinone may be neurotoxic (if you are alleric).
Methylamido Dihydro Noralfaprosta: The efficiency of MDN (Methylamido Dihydro Noralfaprostal) has been proven by a variety of studies. MDN is an ophthalmological active ingredient modified for the application in cosmetics which has been used successfully for many years in the US. MDN is able to improve the natural growth of eyelashes and eyebrows and, as a result, to let them become longer and fuller.
I’m no scientist but it all sounds natural to me. And as a bonus: Fysiko eyelash growth serum has never been tested on animals.
So now I will share my after pictures:
From my personal results I would say this is 100% worth the $139 you pay for it. My lashes are now fuller and longer. If I look up my lashes touch my brows! I’m so amazed. Even my bottom lashes have gotten thicker and longer. I am not wearing any makeup in the before or after pictures. You can clearly see with your own eyes how amazing this product truly is. What I’m most amazed with is the fact that the bald patches in my eyebrows have grown back in.
Those bald patches have been there for many years, and now they are gone. My brows grow fairly fast now, and both my lashes and brows have gotten a bit darker from using this product. I want to add that when I say thicker/fuller I don’t only mean that more hair is growing in, I also mean each individual hair/lash is growing in thicker. This really surprised me because I didn’t think that was possible, I always thought what you were born with is what you lived with. If you are looking for an eyelash/eyebrow serum to make them thicker, fuller, darker, longer, etc. I suggest using this one. I’m truly blown away by my results. See reviews here. You can buy this product and see more amazing reviews here.
Before I started using this product I had fairly nice eyelashes, they were longish but a bit thinner than I wanted. My eyebrows however were in a very sad state. From years of over plucking due to anxiety they were thin, and sparse. I mean really sparse. I had bald spots in my eyebrows. The only thing I could do was use eyebrow pencil to fill it in, but that was getting so tiring. So when I saw the opportunity to try this product out I thought “What can I lose?” Here is what my brows and lashes looked like before:
So this product’s website claims “Fysiko Eyelash Growth Serum made in USA with natural ingredients. Helps to regrow eyelashes, makes eyelashes fuller and longer within 4-6 weeks. Doubles length and fullness of eyelashes in 8-12 weeks. Full results will be seen in 16 weeks”. Yeah a ton of other products claim this kind of stuff too so I wasn’t going to hold my breath.
For the price of $139.00 you get an 8ml tube. Pricey, yes. But that tube has more than enough serum in it to use on your upper and lower lashes plus your brows every day (at least once a day) for well over 16 weeks.
I’ve been using it now for about six months and I still have a ton in my tube. To use: Apply Fysiko eyelash growth serum to the skin of the eyelid as you would apply liquid eyeliner once a day at night. If applied in the morning, use Fysiko eyelash growth serum before applying mascara and/or contact lenses. 10 -15 min wait required before applying mascara, any eye make up or contact lenses.
Yes, it is really simple to use. The applicator is like a liquid eyeliner brush so you can get really close to your lash base. The website does say you can also use this on your brows and lower lashes. I did both. (WARNING: it does say on the website to be careful using it on lower lashes as it is easy to get into your eyes and will cause stinging/burning. This is true. But it doesn’t cause permanent damage to your eyes).
So I also only used this once daily because I would always forget to use it in the morning, oops! But I did use it every night while doing my nightly routine. I would wash my face first, use the Fysiko on my upper and lower lashes, and my brows. I would wait at least fifteen minutes to make sure it would soak in before doing the rest of my steps.
The website does say it’s all natural ingredients. These are the ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Sodium Lactate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Proline, Yeast Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Biotin, Hydrolized Soy Protein, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Hexapeptide-11, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Thyme xtract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Arcyostaphylos Uva Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Olve Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate,Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sorbitol, Triethanolamine, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylamido Dihydro Noralfaprostal.
Here’s what I found for the ingredients listed that don’t say what it is (most of this was found here): HYDROLYZED GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS is a mixture of polysaccharides derived from the hydrolysis ofanimal connective tissue. It consists essentially of glucosamine and glucuronic acid.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative used in cosmetics and personal care products.
PROLINE: This ingredient can contain either D, L, or DL-proline, an amino acid. L-proline is the isomer of proline found in proteins. Hexapeptide-11 is a synthetic peptide containing Alanine, Phenylalanine, Proline and Valine residues. palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 (Pal-KTTKS) is a relatively small molecule. It consists of five amino acids linked together and attached to a fatty acid to enhance oil solubility for the sake of better skin penetration.
SODIUM HYALURONATE: Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in connective tissues such as cartilage.
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE: is a modified cellulose polymer; used as a gelling and thickening agent.
SORBITOL: (glucitol) is a type of sugar alcohol used as a thickener and a skin conditioning agent.
TRIETHANOLAMINE: is a strongly alkaline substance used as surfactant and pH adjusting chemical.
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE: is a widely-used preservative; has been associated with allergic reactions it is a powerful biocide and preservative within the group of isothiazolinones used in personal care products. Lab studies on the brain cells of mammals also suggest that methylisothiazolinone may be neurotoxic (if you are alleric).
Methylamido Dihydro Noralfaprosta: The efficiency of MDN (Methylamido Dihydro Noralfaprostal) has been proven by a variety of studies. MDN is an ophthalmological active ingredient modified for the application in cosmetics which has been used successfully for many years in the US. MDN is able to improve the natural growth of eyelashes and eyebrows and, as a result, to let them become longer and fuller.
I’m no scientist but it all sounds natural to me. And as a bonus: Fysiko eyelash growth serum has never been tested on animals.
So now I will share my after pictures:
From my personal results I would say this is 100% worth the $139 you pay for it. My lashes are now fuller and longer. If I look up my lashes touch my brows! I’m so amazed. Even my bottom lashes have gotten thicker and longer. I am not wearing any makeup in the before or after pictures. You can clearly see with your own eyes how amazing this product truly is. What I’m most amazed with is the fact that the bald patches in my eyebrows have grown back in.
Those bald patches have been there for many years, and now they are gone. My brows grow fairly fast now, and both my lashes and brows have gotten a bit darker from using this product. I want to add that when I say thicker/fuller I don’t only mean that more hair is growing in, I also mean each individual hair/lash is growing in thicker. This really surprised me because I didn’t think that was possible, I always thought what you were born with is what you lived with. If you are looking for an eyelash/eyebrow serum to make them thicker, fuller, darker, longer, etc. I suggest using this one. I’m truly blown away by my results. See reviews here. You can buy this product and see more amazing reviews here.
Lioele Auto Eyebrow #3 Gray Black Review
I bought this product in shade #3 Gray Black off Amazon.com. It costs $3.97 + $4.50 S&H.
I debated for months if I wanted to buy this or not because I feel the shipping is a tad crazy for a single eyebrow pencil. But I finally gave in, and I'm so glad I did! You can get it on Amazon.
When I first bought it I had my doubts of quality and how well the color would match. I almost instantly regretting buying it and thought about cancelling my order, but decided to give it a go.
I have medium ash brown eye brows, and this matches perfectly! No really, perfect match. I was amazed because I have never been able to find an eyebrow product that perfectly matches.
Usually they are too light, too dark, or too red. (Why do make up companies think everyone has red in their brows!?) The product goes on amazingly well, and blends so good! The color is very rich, and applies very smoothly. The really nice thing is that you only need a little bit because when you blend it, it goes a very long way!
Product stays on all day but easily washes off with face wash and water. It comes with a spoolie on the other end so you can easily blend it. Another thing I really like about this is that one end is really thin, and the other is a bit bigger (shown in picture below). This is really helpful for filling in my brows because the start of my brows are thicker than the ends. It's really nice because most eyebrow pencils are usually a round tip and it makes it harder to apply to the thinner spots.
I'm really amazed as well that this product does not smudge or transfer if you accidentally touch your brows. I had an itch and wiped my finger over my brow and then thought "Oh no!" but I looked at my finger, and there was no color there. I checked my brows in the mirror and they were still there!
I highly suggest this eyebrow pencil to anyone who is looking for a cheaper alternative from the name brands, but also wants something that works very well.
This eyebrow pencil also comes in #1 Natural Brown & #2 Brown. I'm not sure why they don't have a blonde or a black, but they do have browns!
I debated for months if I wanted to buy this or not because I feel the shipping is a tad crazy for a single eyebrow pencil. But I finally gave in, and I'm so glad I did! You can get it on Amazon.
When I first bought it I had my doubts of quality and how well the color would match. I almost instantly regretting buying it and thought about cancelling my order, but decided to give it a go.
I have medium ash brown eye brows, and this matches perfectly! No really, perfect match. I was amazed because I have never been able to find an eyebrow product that perfectly matches.
Usually they are too light, too dark, or too red. (Why do make up companies think everyone has red in their brows!?) The product goes on amazingly well, and blends so good! The color is very rich, and applies very smoothly. The really nice thing is that you only need a little bit because when you blend it, it goes a very long way!
Product stays on all day but easily washes off with face wash and water. It comes with a spoolie on the other end so you can easily blend it. Another thing I really like about this is that one end is really thin, and the other is a bit bigger (shown in picture below). This is really helpful for filling in my brows because the start of my brows are thicker than the ends. It's really nice because most eyebrow pencils are usually a round tip and it makes it harder to apply to the thinner spots.
I'm really amazed as well that this product does not smudge or transfer if you accidentally touch your brows. I had an itch and wiped my finger over my brow and then thought "Oh no!" but I looked at my finger, and there was no color there. I checked my brows in the mirror and they were still there!
I highly suggest this eyebrow pencil to anyone who is looking for a cheaper alternative from the name brands, but also wants something that works very well.
This eyebrow pencil also comes in #1 Natural Brown & #2 Brown. I'm not sure why they don't have a blonde or a black, but they do have browns!
Review – Hill’s Ideal Balance
I’m not even sure where to start with this one. There are SO many things to love about this line of dog food. I’ll start by saying I got to try this thanks to Crowdtap. These opinions are mine, I have not been paid to review this product. It is/was my own choice to write this blog post.
I’ll start off with this – I love that the Ideal Balance line is grain free. The food – wet and dry – and the treats. Zero grains, and that makes me happy. Not only because dogs do not need any grains in their diet, but because my fur baby Tia is allergic to all grains. The food I got to test was the Grain Free Natural Chicken and Potato Recipe.
The first ingredient is chicken! REAL MEAT! I love this. Dogs are meant to eat meat and so many foods on the market have different grains as their first, second, third, etc. ingredient. But as you can see clearly listed above the first eight ingredients are all real food! Foods that are good for dogs. I also love all the vitamins and minerals that are in this food, as well as the fact that there are NO artificial flavors listed. It’s all natural ingredients.
Tia loves this food. Sure, she isn’t the world’s most picky dog when it comes to food. But I am. This is the first food I have fed her where she finishes the bowl and looks at me wanting more! That’s how I know she loves it.
Another thing I like about this food is it doesn’t stink! I’ve found that a lot of the grain free dog foods have a nasty smell to them. Not this one. It actually smells like real food. The bag also has a super cool Velcro press-n-lock seal! Keep that food fresh!
OK so by now I’m sure you get the point on the ingredients, it’s real food & all natural! So, I’ll get to my next point.
All of the Hill’s Ideal Balance products are made in the USA. How awesome is that? These products are all good for my dog and they are made in the USA. Not only can I feel good about feeding it to my dog but I’m supporting an American company. That makes me happy. These days, most dog foods are made over seas and imported in. I have linked all of these so you can check them out on Petsmart’s website. They are available at many other stores as well, I just linked that store because I know it’s a big chain that a lot of people know. So in closing I give this line of food a ten out of ten!
I’ll start off with this – I love that the Ideal Balance line is grain free. The food – wet and dry – and the treats. Zero grains, and that makes me happy. Not only because dogs do not need any grains in their diet, but because my fur baby Tia is allergic to all grains. The food I got to test was the Grain Free Natural Chicken and Potato Recipe.
The first ingredient is chicken! REAL MEAT! I love this. Dogs are meant to eat meat and so many foods on the market have different grains as their first, second, third, etc. ingredient. But as you can see clearly listed above the first eight ingredients are all real food! Foods that are good for dogs. I also love all the vitamins and minerals that are in this food, as well as the fact that there are NO artificial flavors listed. It’s all natural ingredients.
Tia loves this food. Sure, she isn’t the world’s most picky dog when it comes to food. But I am. This is the first food I have fed her where she finishes the bowl and looks at me wanting more! That’s how I know she loves it.
Another thing I like about this food is it doesn’t stink! I’ve found that a lot of the grain free dog foods have a nasty smell to them. Not this one. It actually smells like real food. The bag also has a super cool Velcro press-n-lock seal! Keep that food fresh!
OK so by now I’m sure you get the point on the ingredients, it’s real food & all natural! So, I’ll get to my next point.
All of the Hill’s Ideal Balance products are made in the USA. How awesome is that? These products are all good for my dog and they are made in the USA. Not only can I feel good about feeding it to my dog but I’m supporting an American company. That makes me happy. These days, most dog foods are made over seas and imported in. I have linked all of these so you can check them out on Petsmart’s website. They are available at many other stores as well, I just linked that store because I know it’s a big chain that a lot of people know. So in closing I give this line of food a ten out of ten!
Vichy Idealia Life Serum Review
I got to do the 8 day challenge thanks to Crowdtap & Vichy Usa. The following review is my own thoughts on the product. I was NOT paid to do this review in anyway. It was my own choice…
Vichy’s website says this about the product: “Vichy’s first treatment to combat behavioral skin aging. In just 8 days, skin quality is transformed–tone is illuminated, pores are visibly refined, skin is moisturized and complexion is more youthful-looking.” I feel this is a somewhat vague description of what the product can do.
The first time I used it, I didn’t really notice much of any difference, as expected. But as the days went on I continued to use it morning and night, as it says to do. I did start to notice that my skin had a really nice radiant dewy look to it. I was quite surprised. My skin has NEVER looked so nice.
Moisturizing? Hardly. If anything it made my skin in certain spots drier and flake off. It could just be my skin, as I have sensitive skin.
Refined pores? Not so much. I have noticed zero difference in my pores since I started using this. My skin (most places) does feel smoother and softer. It does look amazingly illuminated or dewy, whatever you want to call it.
You can buy this product on their website (link above) for $44.00. That’s for a 30ml bottle. I personally would buy this product, and would recommend it because of how amazing my skin looks from using it.
I also wouldn’t classify this as a serum. To me it is more of a lotion, a thin lotion. It does have really tiny glitter in it. But it doesn’t make you look like a sparkly vampire. I don’t see the glitter on my face at all, just a nice dewy look. It also has a really nice light scent to it. The scent does disappear after it soaks in and dries. It does not leave your skin feeling greasy or sticky, which is a bonus in my opinion.
I give this product an 8/10
Vichy’s website says this about the product: “Vichy’s first treatment to combat behavioral skin aging. In just 8 days, skin quality is transformed–tone is illuminated, pores are visibly refined, skin is moisturized and complexion is more youthful-looking.” I feel this is a somewhat vague description of what the product can do.
The first time I used it, I didn’t really notice much of any difference, as expected. But as the days went on I continued to use it morning and night, as it says to do. I did start to notice that my skin had a really nice radiant dewy look to it. I was quite surprised. My skin has NEVER looked so nice.
Moisturizing? Hardly. If anything it made my skin in certain spots drier and flake off. It could just be my skin, as I have sensitive skin.
Refined pores? Not so much. I have noticed zero difference in my pores since I started using this. My skin (most places) does feel smoother and softer. It does look amazingly illuminated or dewy, whatever you want to call it.
You can buy this product on their website (link above) for $44.00. That’s for a 30ml bottle. I personally would buy this product, and would recommend it because of how amazing my skin looks from using it.
I also wouldn’t classify this as a serum. To me it is more of a lotion, a thin lotion. It does have really tiny glitter in it. But it doesn’t make you look like a sparkly vampire. I don’t see the glitter on my face at all, just a nice dewy look. It also has a really nice light scent to it. The scent does disappear after it soaks in and dries. It does not leave your skin feeling greasy or sticky, which is a bonus in my opinion.
I give this product an 8/10
Zep Review
I got chosen by Crowdtap to try out and review some Zep cleaning products.
I got sent Zep All-Around Oxy Cleaner & Degreaser and Zep Quick Clean Disinfectant. I have not been paid to write this review, I will not receive any compensation. The following is my own opinion.
Before I got to do this mission, I had never heard of Zep products. By looking around their website I see they have a lot of different products for many different things.
You can use this product on almost any surface without fear of damage. It foams up a bit when you spray it on to break up any type of grime. You let it sit for one minute and like magic, you just wipe away the ick.
I also used this on my stove and was amazed at how easily this broke up the burnt on food and grease. The Quick Clean Disinfectant not only cleans, it disinfects, deodorizes, cuts through pretty much any grime and kills the cold and flu virus’. Normally a strong cleaning product such as this has a very strong chemical smell to it. This product does not. It actually smells really pleasant.
After trying out these products, I am definitely going to start purchasing Zep. These products cleaned better than anything I have used in the past and neither had a strong chemical smell. They both work amazingly and I highly recommend them.
I got sent Zep All-Around Oxy Cleaner & Degreaser and Zep Quick Clean Disinfectant. I have not been paid to write this review, I will not receive any compensation. The following is my own opinion.
Before I got to do this mission, I had never heard of Zep products. By looking around their website I see they have a lot of different products for many different things.
You can use this product on almost any surface without fear of damage. It foams up a bit when you spray it on to break up any type of grime. You let it sit for one minute and like magic, you just wipe away the ick.
I also used this on my stove and was amazed at how easily this broke up the burnt on food and grease. The Quick Clean Disinfectant not only cleans, it disinfects, deodorizes, cuts through pretty much any grime and kills the cold and flu virus’. Normally a strong cleaning product such as this has a very strong chemical smell to it. This product does not. It actually smells really pleasant.
After trying out these products, I am definitely going to start purchasing Zep. These products cleaned better than anything I have used in the past and neither had a strong chemical smell. They both work amazingly and I highly recommend them.
Fast Acting Advil Film-Coated Review
Wow! This stuff really is fast acting! If you need quick pain relief, use this! Compared to anything else I’ve taken, I’d say it takes about half the time to start working. This film coating helps it to go down so easy and it has a nice sweet taste to it too.
I tested this out thanks to Crowdtap and I have now found my new favorite pain reliever. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed.
I also got to share with seven friends. They all reported back about how much they loved it. They all said the same thing, it works super fast and kills the pain completely.
I don’t have much else to say about this! I love it!
Review: IntstaNatural Cellulite Cream
About the Product:
InstaNatural's
Cellulite Cream is a powerful solution that tightens and tones the skin
so you can achieve a smooth, supple appearance. Our superior blend of
ingredients - such as Caffeine and Retinol - deeply nourishes the skin
to decrease the appearance of cellulite and dimples. Caffeine tones and
tightens, while Retinol repairs and restores, so you can obtain
long-lasting results for a firm and supple appearance.
Key Ingredients:
+ Caffeine + Retinol + Cocoa Butter + Shea Butter + Vitamin C + Vitamin B5
Key Ingredients:
+ Caffeine + Retinol + Cocoa Butter + Shea Butter + Vitamin C + Vitamin B5
I have been using this product for about a week now and I have to say I am quite amazed with the results.
I
have used it morning and night (as suggested on the bottle) everyday. I
have already noticed that my thighs, butt, stomach and arms are indeed
firmer, it looks better than it ever has and is very soft and smooth.
The
cream itself feels much like a body butter and has a very pleasant,
light scent to it. You do not have to use much as a little bit does go
quite a long way. It does not make your skin sticky, tacky, slippery, or
anything like that. It soaks right in and leaves it feeling smooth.
I
see the dimples in my thighs and butt caused by cellulite diminishing
at a very nice pace. I have never used a product like this before, but I
have heard of them and see there are many out there that are two or
more times the money than this. This product works and I am very happy
with it.
For the price you pay you
get a 5 oz. bottle and in my opinion, it is worth every penny as this
product truly does work. The ingredients seem to be all natural from
what I looked at and a lot of them are also organic, so that makes it
even more worth the money.
Learn About the Brand
InstaNatural
is a leading online and global distributor of more than a dozen nature
inspired beauty and cosmetics products. Our products are one of the top
sellers on Amazon and can also be found in leading spas, salons and
aesthetic centers in the US, as well as internationally in UAE, UK and
Canada (coming soon). We are constantly in search of wonderful natural
and organic ingredients from the around the globe, so we can bring you
the absolute best products, no matter the cost. In addition, we strongly
believe in treating our customers the way we would want to be treated.
This is why our lifetime satisfaction guarantee and our customer service
is unlike any other company in the industry.
We
manufacture and distribute high quality natural and organic beauty and
skin care products, while focusing our attention on our customers.
I received this product free in exchange for my unbiased review. I was not compensated for my review and all my opinions are my own. One may or may not have the same results as myself when using this product. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
InstaNatural's Youth Express Eye Serum Review
I have been using this products for a few
weeks now and I have to say I am really impressed with it. The company
claims that the product helps the under eye area by decreasing the
appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, dark circles and puffiness.
With
the first few uses I did notice that the puffiness and dark circles
started to go away. Mostly the puffiness went down and the dark circles
started to lighten.
After a week I noticed the fine lines (crows feet) around my eyes started to diminish.
I was truly shocked!
Now
that I have been using it for a while, I'm noticing amazing results! I
have no under eye puffiness, even if I don't get enough sleep. The dark
circles are at least sixty percent lighter and the crow lines and fine
lines are barely noticeable now.
The
product itself is a very orange color, like carrots. But it has a very
pleasant, light scent. It does seem a bit sticky on the skin and does
take a while to soak in. But once it does soak in and dry, the skin
feels very smooth.
The
price you pay for a 1 FL Oz. bottle is definitely worth the price as
you use so little every day. You only need about one drop twice a day
and you pat it into the skin under the eye from corner to corner.
As
with all of InstaNatural products, from what I see on the full
ingredient list it is all natural and a lot of it is also organic.
I
would recommend this product to everyone. Whether you have wrinkles,
fine lines, puffiness, dark circles or all of the above. This product
will work for you.
About the Product
InstaNatural’s
Youth Express Eye Serum is a highly concentrated blend of invigorating
ingredients designed to restore a youthful appearance to the eye area.
Our serum contains an advanced Peptide Complex - along with Plant Stem
Cells, Matrixyl 3000, Astaxanthin, Kojic Acid, Caffeine, Passionflower,
and Vitamins C and E - which help to deliver exceptional results to the
under eye area, resulting in a decreased appearance of wrinkles, fine
lines, dark circles and puffiness.
Key Ingredients: + Vitamin C + Plant Stem Cells + Astaxanthin + Kojic Acid + Passionflower + Caffeine + Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide + Matrixyl 3000
Learn About the Brand
InstaNatural
is a leading online and global distributor of more than a dozen nature
inspired beauty and cosmetics products. Our products are one of the top
sellers on Amazon and can also be found in leading spas, salons and
aesthetic centers in the US, as well as internationally in UAE, UK and
Canada (coming soon). We are constantly in search of wonderful natural
and organic ingredients from the around the globe, so we can bring you
the absolute best products, no matter the cost. In addition, we strongly
believe in treating our customers the way we would want to be treated.
This is why our lifetime satisfaction guarantee and our customer service
is unlike any other company in the industry.
We
manufacture and distribute high quality natural and organic beauty and
skincare products, while focusing our attention on our customers.
I
received this product free in exchange for my unbiased review. I was
not compensated for my review and all my opinions are my own. One may or
may not have the same results as myself when using this product. I am
disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16
CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and
Testimonials in Advertising.
Hyperbiotics Immune Review
About the Product
Many
of the products marketed for immune system strength only stimulate or
boost rather than fortify the immune system. This formula is different
in that it addresses immune function on multiple levels, promoting
authentic and whole-body wellness.
We have successfully created the dream team when it comes to staying well all winter long, during times of travel or elevated stress levels.
Hyperbiotics Immune is uniquely formulated for advanced immune support:
5 Broad Spectrum Probiotic Strains to counter the nuking effects of today's broad spectrum antibiotics, repopulate your gut and keep you well
.
500mg of EpiCor, a fermented (deactivated) yeast superfood that works in three ways - first, it helps strengthen your body’s first line of defense, your skin and mucous membranes. Second, it stimulates the three major types of immune cells. And third, it supports the production of T-cell and B-cell immune factors.
500mg of EpiCor, a fermented (deactivated) yeast superfood that works in three ways - first, it helps strengthen your body’s first line of defense, your skin and mucous membranes. Second, it stimulates the three major types of immune cells. And third, it supports the production of T-cell and B-cell immune factors.
* To learn more about
how EpiCor works, watch this short video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV76LfT6hC4
The Immune System Triad. Using controlled-release technology, this formula delivers a powerful punch of bioavailable Vitamin C (500mg), Echinacea (100mg) and Chelate Zinc (100mg).
Normally
I take a generic Acidophilus Probiotic once a day. After switching to
try this one out I am really impressed. Not only am I more regular with
my visits to the bathroom, but I feel better in general. Before I
started taking this I had a dreaded stuffy nose for about a week. After
about five days of taking this it went away and has not come back.
This
product is loaded with ingredients that are great for your body, not
only to help regulate yourself, but also to help keep your immune system
up so you do not get sick. This is a great item for anytime of the
year, but really great for winter! Keep the colds, viruses, and flu
away!
Learn About the Brand
Before
founding Hyperbiotics, I was an avid traveler and lover of life. After a
trip abroad for a friend’s wedding, I became gravely ill. Nausea,
extreme fatigue and severe bloating kept me in bed for nearly 6 months.
The future seemed bleak as no doctor was able to give me a clear answer –
and I saw at least 15 different specialists.
After months of my own personal research, I began to understand the importance of gut health and that everything – from chlorine in our water, rounds of antibiotics and not being breastfed as a child, to the antibiotics in our livestock – had left me severely deficient in my most important weapon against illness: probiotics. This had left me extremely susceptible to disease, namely parasites.
Finally, after a colon biopsy, I got an accurate diagnosis – the parasite Entamoeba Histolytica. The road to recovery began, but little did I know that the path of illness had opened my mind to a whole new world of health. I was now empowered with knowledge about the role of gut health in our overall health wellbeing and I began to understand that probiotics are the future of medicine.
My next quest was to formulate a better probiotic – the one I wish I had access to before and after I became ill. Hyperbiotics was born. Our mission now is to educate the world on the truths surrounding gut health and probiotic supplements.
Using two patents, we were able to overcome the greatest challenges with probiotic supplementation - ensuring the beneficial flora are indeed alive when you get them and ensuring they will survive the harshness of your stomach acids in order to colonize within your small and large intestine (where you actually need them).
You can get this product in these two places:
I
received this product free in exchange for my unbiased review. I was
not compensated for my review and all my opinions are my own. One may or
may not have the same results as myself when using this product. I am
disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16
CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and
Testimonials in Advertising.
Frosty VoxBox Review
I was lucky enough to receive the Frosty VoxBox from Influenster to
try out new products and review them! The following opinions are all my
own, I have not been paid to do this review. I only received free
products.
The first product in the box I will talk about is Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner in 001 Black. I like how rich of a color it is and how smoothly it goes on. However, it is extremely hard to remove.
As you can see you can do thick or thin lines, I really like that about it. I tried tight lining with it (show in bottom picture on right eye) it does not work very well for that. If you want an eyeliner that stays on all day, this is a good one.
However, it WILL smudge and create a line on your upper lid. This is easily fixed with putting a black eyeshadow over the liner.
The next product in the box was Rimmel Gentle Eye Makeup Remover. I'm actually quite dissapointed in this. I tried it out twice. Once when I just had eyeshadow and mascara on. It removed the eyeshadow amazingly, but not the mascara.
I also tried it with the Rimmel eyeliner that I received in the box with no luck of removal.
I put it on a cotton ball as instructed. I swiped once, twice, a million times and got nothing. So I would say this isn't the best for removing eyeliner or mascara unless you want to end up with red, puffy eyelids like I did.
The next product is NYC New York Color Expert Last Lip Color in Sugar Plum. I absolutely love this lipstick. It goes on very smooth. It does not bleed. And I feel it is a color that could work with any skin tone.
It also has a really nice sweet scent to it when you first put it on. For being as inexpensive as it is, it actually stays on for quite some time. Even with eating and drinking, you don't have to reapply all the time.
As you can see, I am very pale white, and I feel it looks really nice on me.
The next product is Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane Decaf Green Tea. I personally am NOT a fan of candy canes, so naturally I did not like this at all. I also don't like green tea. However, if you like both of those I think you would really like it.
The flavoring isn't so strong it makes you feel like you just sucked down straight peppermint.
The next product is Boots No7 Protect & Perfect ADVANCED. While I only did get a small sachet of this to test, I really did like how it made my skin look and feel. I personally cannot comment on how well it works for reducing fine lines and wrinkles. But it did make my skin look more radiant and feel very soft.
I also got McCormick Gourmet All Natural Thyme. I personally used it once to make Parmesan chicken with the thyme added to it. I found out I do not like thyme, so I can't say much on that. I can say however, that my fiance loved it.
My favorite thing I got in this box was Fruit Vines Bites Strawberry. Boy are these tasty! I'm normally not a huge fan of licorice type products because I get sick of the cherry flavor.
These truly do taste like strawberry, a little bit like fake strawberry flavoring, but still tasty none the less.
The final product I got was EcoTools Sleek + Shine. I LOVE this brush. I first tried it on dry hair and was really surprised how smooth and shiny it made my hair.
Then I used it to blow dry my hair. They do claim that it makes blow drying 20% faster, and I would have to agree with that. It has really nice, wide vents in it to help the air flow through.
This is how shiny and smooth it made my hair after dry brushing, and what the brush looks like.
I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.
The first product in the box I will talk about is Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner in 001 Black. I like how rich of a color it is and how smoothly it goes on. However, it is extremely hard to remove.
As you can see you can do thick or thin lines, I really like that about it. I tried tight lining with it (show in bottom picture on right eye) it does not work very well for that. If you want an eyeliner that stays on all day, this is a good one.
However, it WILL smudge and create a line on your upper lid. This is easily fixed with putting a black eyeshadow over the liner.
The next product in the box was Rimmel Gentle Eye Makeup Remover. I'm actually quite dissapointed in this. I tried it out twice. Once when I just had eyeshadow and mascara on. It removed the eyeshadow amazingly, but not the mascara.
I also tried it with the Rimmel eyeliner that I received in the box with no luck of removal.
I put it on a cotton ball as instructed. I swiped once, twice, a million times and got nothing. So I would say this isn't the best for removing eyeliner or mascara unless you want to end up with red, puffy eyelids like I did.
The next product is NYC New York Color Expert Last Lip Color in Sugar Plum. I absolutely love this lipstick. It goes on very smooth. It does not bleed. And I feel it is a color that could work with any skin tone.
It also has a really nice sweet scent to it when you first put it on. For being as inexpensive as it is, it actually stays on for quite some time. Even with eating and drinking, you don't have to reapply all the time.
As you can see, I am very pale white, and I feel it looks really nice on me.
The next product is Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane Decaf Green Tea. I personally am NOT a fan of candy canes, so naturally I did not like this at all. I also don't like green tea. However, if you like both of those I think you would really like it.
The flavoring isn't so strong it makes you feel like you just sucked down straight peppermint.
The next product is Boots No7 Protect & Perfect ADVANCED. While I only did get a small sachet of this to test, I really did like how it made my skin look and feel. I personally cannot comment on how well it works for reducing fine lines and wrinkles. But it did make my skin look more radiant and feel very soft.
I also got McCormick Gourmet All Natural Thyme. I personally used it once to make Parmesan chicken with the thyme added to it. I found out I do not like thyme, so I can't say much on that. I can say however, that my fiance loved it.
My favorite thing I got in this box was Fruit Vines Bites Strawberry. Boy are these tasty! I'm normally not a huge fan of licorice type products because I get sick of the cherry flavor.
These truly do taste like strawberry, a little bit like fake strawberry flavoring, but still tasty none the less.
The final product I got was EcoTools Sleek + Shine. I LOVE this brush. I first tried it on dry hair and was really surprised how smooth and shiny it made my hair.
Then I used it to blow dry my hair. They do claim that it makes blow drying 20% faster, and I would have to agree with that. It has really nice, wide vents in it to help the air flow through.
This is how shiny and smooth it made my hair after dry brushing, and what the brush looks like.
I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.
Wonderpeil Konjac Facial Sponge With Activated Bamboo Charcoal Review
I got to test out the Wonderpeil Konjac Facial Sponge with activated bamboo charcoal and review it for you!
The package says it gently exfoliates, kills acne causing bacteria, balances the pH of the skin, naturally moisturizes the skin and is great for sensitive skin.
The instructions are:
Soak the sponge in water for a while and press it several times to expel excess water before using.
Massage gently in circular motions on the face or body.
Rinse the sponge and press it with two hands until dry, store and hang it in a cool and well ventilated place to air dry.
So I did as instructed, and while I was using it, I seriously doubted it could exfoliate in any way because the sponge was so soft. It also felt slippery and kind of gooey. I decided to try it out on my face. After I was finished I was actually very surprised.
Personally, I have very dry skin on my forehead that will flake and peel off. This sponge actually exfoliated those flaky dry pieces off and left really smooth skin after. In fact, my whole face felt amazingly smooth after I used it. I mean baby butt soft and smooth. I was truly amazed.
I also noticed all the black heads on my nose and chin had been exfoliated out! I decided I wanted to really test out how well the whole naturally moisturizing thing really worked, and even the next day my skin was still super soft and smooth. And still clear of black heads. I didn’t even have to put on moisturizer like I normally do!
I have been using this for a few days now and am still very amazed at how amazing this sponge is. I would highly recommend this to anyone. The thing I love the most about it, is you do not have to use a cleanser with it as it naturally cleanses the face. And yes your face feels really clean after using it too.
Along with the clickable link above you can also click: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R1WOYC0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 to order your own off of Amazon. They are $10 a piece plus shipping.
They suggest using it for three to four months and then replacing it. For how well it works and cleans, I say it is definitely worth that price!
I received this product free in exchange for my unbiased review. I was not compensated for my review and all my opinions are my own. One may or may not have the same results as myself when using this product. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
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