Review: Eye Candy Coolers. De-stressing your Eyes!

As a mom of 2 small kids under 5, I don’t get to treat myself to the spa because of the cost. The next best thing is facials, aromatherapy, and eye candy coolers.

They ended up sending me 2 packs of their soothing eye candy coolers- I chose Chillin’ Cucumber (Green) and Tart ‘n Tangy Tangerine (Orange/Yellow). They are amazing. You just pop them in the freezer, refrigerator, or a glass of cold ice water.

I put mine in the top door of my refrigerator as soon as they came in the mail, because I wanted to use them the same night. I got out my face mask, put it on, turned on some soothing music, and put the eye coolers on.

I love that they work to reduce puffiness and fine lines, help to minimize dark circles, stress and tension headaches, and allergy symptoms. I have dark circles and puffiness around my eyes and frequently get stress headaches- so I was more than ready to use them!

The Green Eye Candy coolers are made to resemble the real deal of cucumber eye covers. I love the cool cucumber look! I have done the cucumber on the eyes to reduce swelling and dark circles, but the slimy seedy mess that’s left behind is gross.

Now I can sit back for 10 minutes and relax with the eye candy coolers, put them back in their zippered clear case, and back in the refrigerator. I don’t have to go to the grocery, buy the cucumber, and wash and cut it- and then deal with clean-up. This is TONS better.

The coolness of these little amazing pillow like eye covers help me escape from the tornados that I call my children. My overworked/stressed/black circled eyes were very grateful for these eye covers!

I’ve been using these once a week during my “me” at home spa time, and I’ve noticed that my stress/sinus headaches have gotten less aggressive.

Can you say amazing stocking stuffer or Christmas gift? They come in 4 colors: Sugared Ice Blue, Tart ‘n Tangy Tangerine, Classic Chillin’ Cucumber and Cotton Candy Pink. You can even buy all 4 in a gift pack.. so you can have them for a girls’ night IN.

Life as a mom doesn’t seem so hectic during that short time that you’re relaxing and thinking of floating in a sailboat somewhere in Hawaii.  

If you live a hectic life- you know- where you wake up late, have to rush to get the kids to school, only to get there and realize that only one of them have their backpack. SO you have to go back home, retrieve the backpack, bring it back to school. THEN you have to go home, check your email, only to realize that you have a deadline due for work at the end of the day that was completely overlooked and somehow you haven’t even BEGUN to type it up! YEA- one of THOSE lives!

I’m not promising that this is AS great as escaping to a luxurious hotel, where you get your own massage table brought to your room, a mini fridge filled with cake, and a mini-bar.. but as a mom- it’s closer than I’ll ever be.

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Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, products were sent for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are completely honest and not influenced in any way.

 

Jessica Renee

 

Review: Yves Rocher “So Elixir Purple”

Yves Rocher is an amazing company that has been alive for over 50 years! They were one of the FIRST companies to actually flat out refuse using animals as testing subjects. This is AMAZING. They didn’t do it because it was “the next big thing”. They did it because it was close to their hearts not to include animals as test subjects!

They use earth-friendly packaging and use as many natural ingredients as possible. I was excited when the Yves Rocher company included me in the reviewing of their new product So Elixir Purple.

As you can tell, the packaging and the bottle are both elegant, sophisticated and downright stunning. I love that the bottle has an hourglass shape, it makes for something new in the perfume category.

I love that the bottle is clear, but yet looks purplish because of the very beautiful coloring of the perfume. It looks so classy and actually lets the focus of the beauty remain on the perfume color.

I opened the bottle and was immediately STUNNED by the exceptional quality of the perfume. It immediately made me think of “alluring, sexy, enchanting, and magical.”. They did a GREAT job of making me absolutely LOVE this perfume.

Never in my life have I smelled something so wonderful. If I ever had to think up a smell for a “LOVE potion”, I think it would be similar to this. It is so captivating, yet doesn’t have an overly strong “perfume” smell. It just has such a captivating, intoxicating fragrance that anybody would be sure to love.

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The unique combination of an incredibly feminine infusion of Tuberose with essential Oils of Vetiver and Patchouli in a floral-woody elixir. I love that each of the ingredients being out such a uniqueness.

Bergamot has brought such cool undertone to this perfume. It is well known in perfumes for being able to blend other fragrances together, letting them fully compliment each other. In THIS particular perfume, it makes me think of a purplish midnight moon.

The Tuberose is a night-blooming plant, so this adds to the mystery of the smell. It has a very sweet, exotic gardenia type of smell. It blends very well with the bergamot extract, so it brings a sweet, enchanting, come-hither fragrance.

The vetiver has a smooth, earthy scent. This is what brings the “woody” smell to the floral-woody elixir. It makes me think of a light smoky almost citrusy scent. This is why it blends so well with the other fragrances. They have the same “citrus” undertone, yet each bring something totally different and exciting to the “fragrance” table.

 

They now have not only the perfume but spray deodorant, lotion, and shower gel as well. (YUM) Gotta  get me the others! It is fresh, floral, fruity, and herbal all in the same. It makes me have that sexy confident smell. It is warm, soft, and everyone LOVES the smell as I pass by.

It’s great for day, night, and every occasion. This is a brilliantly made perfume, and I LOVE it!

BUY IT: You can buy the So Elixir Purple for only $33 for a 50 ml!

THIS would make an AMAZING Christmas Gift or stocking stuffer!

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Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, products were sent for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are completely honest and not influenced in any way.

Jessica Renee

Review: Color Edge; Pearl Shampoo, Acidifying Conditioner, & Shine Cream

If passion and hair care had a baby it would be Color Edge.

Pearl Shampoo:

Made with Jojoba Oil

Designed to remove excess residue, pollutants and DHT build up, to support healthy follicles. Jojoba Oil filled beads leave hair silky and soft. Our first Poo infused with Chamomile and Aloe Vera to show your true colors.

As I looked up the benefits that Jojoba Oil has on the hair- I realized that these benefits are AMAZING. Jojoba OIl is much in the same as our own scalp oil (sebum).

As I started using this shampoo, I could immediately tell that the health of my hair was improving vastly. Jojoba Oil works awesome for people who have dry, damaged, or brittle hair.

As a trick I’ve learned over the years- when you wash your hair- you NEED to avoid washing your hair in extremely hot water. It damages the hair because it strips it of it’s natural oils. So washing with the Pearl Shampoo in tepid/warm water for the past couple of weeks has provided amazing results.

If you’re used to using hair products that have a lot of chemicals in them- whether it be hair washing products, hair styling products, or conditioner- you know how weighed down your hair can get. This shampoo helps to wash away all those previous chemicals that have been put into your hair.

I didn’t realize how much my hair was being weighed down by the chemicals in my mousse and hairspray. Even using a regular shampoo that isn’t sulfate free. I didn’t only noticed extra weight, but my hair tended to get oily very quickly.

I was washing my hair almost daily because of how oily it looked. Now I don’t have to worry about that. The Pearl Shampoo takes all those chemicals and washes them down the drain, leaving my hair shiny, soft, manageable and CLEAN.

CLEAN as in- No chemicals, extremely moisturized yet not oily, and SHINY. It also has aloe vera and chamomile as ingredients. I also researched the benefit of both of these- and Oh my- I didn’t know the extent of the benefits that these give hair!

The aloe vera can help assist in hair growth, and it can heal and most of the time cure scalp problems. Chamomile helps to make your hair look naturally healthy, while nourishing and providing moisture.

The shampoo smells amazing; a mixture of cilantro, pineapple, and citrus! YUM. I love the silky texture of the shampoo. It is a yellowish color with tiny little blue beads that you can actually SEE inside the shampoo. The beads are filled with Jojoba oil and the beads burst as you rub the shampoo in! It’s amazing.

BUY IT: You can buy the Color Edge Pearl Shampoo for $7/ 2 ounces, $15/ 12 ounces, $38/ 32 ounces, or $78/ 1 gallon

Acidifying Conditioner

pH 3.15 - 3.50

Formulated with the perfect pH balance to lock in color by sealing the cuticle. One single application is effective (not to mention convenient) enough to defend against aggressive alkaline chemicals and neutralize post–coloring odors. Frizzies beware.

Since I have been using this conditioner with the Pearl Shampoo, I have noticed such a HUGE improvement in the overall texture of my hair. It is astonishing what changing it up can do for you!

This conditioner is astonishing and awe-inspiring because it gave my hair such fantastic body. I think it’s because seals the cuticle of the hair. So not only is it preventing frizz, but it has locked in my color to make it more vibrant.

I had literally JUST colored my hair when I started using the conditioner. It still had that “dye” smell to it. After using this conditioner, it was NO more. No matter what I had tried to do to get rid of it before, didn’t work, I could STILL smell it.

BUY IT: You can buy the Acidifying conditioner for $10/ 6 oz., $16/16 oz., or $30/32 oz.

 

Shine Cream

Made with Almond and Carrot Oil

Blow dry, style, or detangle with this multi-tasking weightless cream. Made with almond and carrot oil to bestow shine even on the dullest tresses, ideal even for fine hair.

I have fallen head over heels in LOVE with this shine cream. It really really makes a difference in the smoothness and shininess in my hair. I can blow-dry my hair, rub a small dab on my hair and it lasts all day.

The main thing that separates this from other anti-frizz like creams is this doesn’t really have an oily feeling to it. It feels more like a lotion/conditioner that you rub in your hair.

It’s such a creamy consistency that is basically weightless. It is absolutely perfect for my naturally oily hair.! It smells amazing and is the light blue color that you see in the picture above. 

I love to use this before blow-drying and straightening, because it makes my long hair more manageable! I truly truly LOVE this!

BUY IT: You can buy the Color Edge Shine Cream for $15/6 oz. or $28/12 oz.

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, products were sent for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are completely honest.

Jessica Renee

Review: Tatcha Skin Care.

I was sent 5 items from Tatcha Skincare; one step camellia cleansing oil, radiant deep brightening serum, supple moisture rich silk cream, and beauty blotting papers.

Tatcha’s mission is to share with US the secret that has been held for over 200 years- the secret to the beautifully flawless porcelain skin that all Japanese women have.

The one step camellia cleansing oil

I love this cleansing oil. At first I wasn’t so sure that a cleansing oil would be right for my naturally oily skin. BUT this has a natural oil from the Camellia flower. The reason it wasn’t over the top oily is because it is one of the top oils that are quickly absorbed by human skin.

It comes is a pearly white bottle with a dropper style top that makes it easy to get JUST the right amount.The bottle designed to be simple yet elegant.

This Tatcha One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil is more herbal than not. It is a thickish yellow liquid.

On my forearm is Geri G Foundation, CoverGirl brow & eye makers midnight black, Revlon Colour Rush Duo Eye Shadow & Dalton Cosmetics Lash Fix

It doesn’t take scrubbing and scrubbing to get the makeup off. My skin isn’t red or irritated from harsh cleansers or rough washcloths. All I have to do is rub the Cleansing oil directly on the makeup and gently wipe it off with a washcloth and it’s gone. My skin is left silky smooth and completely rehydrated.

The Camellia Oil in this cleansing oil has high levels of omega fatty acids, polyphenols and vitamin E which is very healthy for skin. The bottle is simple yet ornately made. The essential fatty acids help to promote healthy skin and prevent skin problems such as acne.

Acne is caused when skin overproduces keratin and sebum. They end up blocking skin pores and causing infections. Essential Fatty Acids destroy the fatty deposits that block the pores and cause acne, and eventually end up healing skin that was afflicted by the pores and acne.

I love the smell of this. It has a botanical, flowery, herbal scent that is relaxing and yet invigorating at the same time. This wasn’t just staying on TOP of my skin leading to breakouts. This was actually nourishing and hydrating without feeling too MUCH. This only takes about 2-3 pumps to completely polishes my skin and removes all sign of makeup (even mascara).

Who it's for:
All skin types. Non-irritating. Non-sensitizing. Dermatologist tested.

BUY IT: You can buy the Camellia Cleansing Oil for $48

 

Radiant Deep Brightening Serum

Tatcha’s Deep Brightening Serum is made with Rice Extract, Silk Protein, Green Tea leaf extract, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, and tons of other natural extracts to give the skin moisture and to brighten those dark spots.

Rice extract gives both short and long term moisturizing to all layers of the skin. It also boosts collagen to give the skin extra suppleness and firmness. My skin has been beautifully hydrated and satiny smooth since I began using this.

It is a lightweight lotion type of serum, so it seeps into the skin very quickly. My skin felt very refreshed after I used this. Revitalizing AND stimulating? Yes, please!

I didn’t really have any dark spots to begin with, so I can’t really say if my skin has benefited from the lightening aspects of this brightening serum. But my complexion did have a healthy glow after a week of use, that wasn’t there before.

BUY IT: You can buy the Deep Brightening Serum for $150 from the website

 

Supple Moisture Rich Silk Cream

 

Luxurious yet weightless feeling gel-cream of liquid silk, squalane, royal jelly + HADASEI-3 Bioactive Complex.

This is an amazing cream is long lasting and very beneficial to keeping young looking skin. Although it is an extremely great moisturizing it isn’t smothering to my rather oily skin. I can put this on at night and wake up with radiant, non-oily skin.

It doesn’t have any heavy oils in it, is the reason it doesn’t OVERDO the whole moisture thing. It is lightweight and feels more like a gel then a moisturizer. It seeps into my skin very quickly, so I can put this on right before bed and not have to worry that my pillow is going to get ruined.

The texture is delicate and satiny feeling. My skin is nothing but soft and luminous after I put this on!

BUY IT: You can buy the Supple Moisture Rich Silk Cream for $150

Petal Fresh Original Aburatorigami Papers

Removes excess oil and sweat without disturbing makeup or stealing moisture from the skin. A powder and primer alternative that improves the wear of makeup.

These papers come with 30 in each pack. OH my did I fall in love with these. I use these after I’ve put my makeup on. All you have to do is pat your skin with the paper and it soaks up all the extra oils and grime in your skin.

As someone who has oily skin- I have been packing these in my purse to dab on my face throughout the day. My skin and my makeup always looks and feels absolutely fresh and lively. No more waiting to get home and find out my makeup is half gone because of the oils that have formed under my makeup!

BUY IT: You can buy a 30 pack of the Petal Fresh Original Aburatorigami Papers for $12.

 

About Tatcha:

For over 300 years, Japan’s geisha have been held in awe for their enduring wisdom and breathtakingly beautiful, porcelain skin.

Perfected through centuries of timeless rituals, it was widely believed these beauty secrets had been passed down from one generation of geisha to the next by word of mouth alone.

That is, until TATCHA rediscovered their coveted daily regimes in a 200-year-old manuscript, written in the twilight of Japan’s Edo Period.

Traveling back to the City of 2000 Temples (Kyoto), TATCHA has worked with teams of scientists, scholars and geisha themselves to decipher the rituals and ingredients from this text.  What we uncovered is the very foundation of Eastern skincare and beauty.

TATCHA’s formulas pay homage to the icon of Eastern beauty and our own storied heritage

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Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, products were sent for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are completely honest and not influenced in any way.

Jessica Renee

 

Priti NYC Grand Slam Kit Nail Polish Review

My three year old daughter, Adisyn and I love to spend time together painting our nails. We have fun just trying out new colors; dark and light pinks, purples, blues, whites, oranges, greens and any other color we can get our hands on.
It’s a great way for her and I to interact, and I love when she looks at me and says “Oh, mommy- that’s so pretty” in her little toddler voice. It melts my heart. When Priti NYC sent the Grand Slam Kit, which consist of 4 beautiful colors- Adisyn and I were ready and raring to get to using it.

The colors we were sent are; White Ballet Dahlia (Glossy White), Peporomia Pixie (Dark Green), Barbarossa (Light Orange), and Miss Jeckyl (Bright Blue). The Grand Slam Kit is tennis inspired.  
All of these colors are very beautiful and unique to anything I currently had in my collection. The names are different and very thought provoking. They are all very glossy, vibrant, and eye catching. The colors just glided onto the nails with no brush marks in sight!


This nail polish doesn’t chip easily, it held out to me washing dishes daily (2x daily most days). The nail polish dried almost instantly, which is very important when your painting a 3 year olds nails. It is also important when painting my nails because I don’t have time to wait several minutes because there is always something that I HAVE to be doing with 2 kids under 5 in the house. =)

The images on the bottle offer a classy, sophisticated design (which is PRITI NYC’s logo) and then the name of the polish at the bottom on a sticker. The brushes are thick enough to apply a good amount but not too thick as to get polish everywhere on your fingers. The brushes are thick and do not leave marks after the polish is dried.
The formula is actually very luxurious and thick- so one to two coats were enough to look very nice but not gooey and gunky like some polishes. They are all non-toxic and can be used on small children and expectant mothers, which is amazing.
There aren’t many nail polishes that have gone green. I had to avoid painting my nails during both of my pregnancies- I could only find polishes dripping with nasty chemicals.. so completely bare I went. Without ANY nail polish at all.
If you are pregnant or know someone who is and are looking for a great designer nail polish that is completely natural—this is IT! I wish I had known about it, I would have definitely rocked this during my pregnancies. I already had to avoid almost all makeup and hair products because my hair AND face were oily messes.. UGH! So- at least my nails would have looked pretty.
Have you ever heard of PRITI NYC before now? What do you think of these colors?
About the company:

Priti NYC is a 3 free vegan luxury nail care line that offers an fashion forward colors and trends. With the proud pleasure of creating custom nail colors for world-renowned designer runway shows including Stella Mccartney, Donna Karan,Thakoon, Proenza Schouler, Monique Lhuillier, Izaac Mizrahi, Carlos Miele, Tommy Hilfiger, Bebe, and Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, To name a few.

Priti NYC nail polishes were created by Australian born, NYC based Kim D’Amato. In 2005, Kim D'Amato launched Priti NYC with one simple mission: to support organic farmers and to decrease the amount of chemicals poisoning the earth, and it’s inhabitants, one manicure at a time.
Priti NYC is very active in the charity and event world- any and all that support both environmental and women's issues!
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BUY IT: Find A Store tab on the website and you can also orderdirectly from the Priti NYC website.

Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, products were sent for review purposes only. Opinions in this post are completely mine and not influenced in any way.
Thanks for stopping by,
Jessica

Susan Brown’s Baby All Natural Dead Sea Salt Foot Soak & Foot Therapy Cream

If you are a mom or a mom-to-be, you know what foot pain is all about. When your pregnant- your feet and ankles swell so badly that you feel the need to prop them up at all times. If you are already a mother, chasing kids is what makes the pain so bad.

I am on my feet most of the day, except for when I’m writing. I have a really rowdy 3 year old to chase until 3:00, and then after that- it’s a 3 AND a 5 year old. So my feet beg for me to pamper them and make them feel better.

Susan Brown’s Baby and Mama products are all natural, are priced very well, and use only the best ingredients. I received the Dead Sea Salt Foot Soak and the Foot Therapy Cream.

First, you use the Dead Sea Salt Soak. You fill up a bucket with warm/hot water that is large enough for both feet to fit in. The water should fully cover the tops of both feet. Put the Dead Sea Salt soak into the bucket before your feet. Mix it up a little, and then put your feet in and relax for 10-15 minutes.

The relaxing part isn’t hard to do with this foot soak. It has a peppermint smell, which is very invigorating and relaxing. I could immediately feel myself releasing all the stress from the day. My feet practically broke out in applause!

When you’re done soaking your feet in the heavenly mixture, bring your feet out of the bucket and place them on a dry towel. Wrap the towel around your feet for just a second to absorb the excess moisture, and then pat them dry.

Take each foot and apply the foot therapy lotion. Use as much as you need/want, it is a very luxurious cream that instantly softens and rehydrates the foot skin. Massage this into your skin to give your feet extra relaxation and to give it time to soak into your feet.

My “Me” time is very rare. Usually I have to wait until the kids go to sleep- which can sometimes be pretty late. Thank goodness Aidan started school and I have them on a routine of heading to bed at 8:00. So at about 8:20, I can start the foot soak and unwind.

Adding a foot soak 2-3 times a week makes me feel like I am totally at the spa in my own home. Which is an extra nice addition to my bath routine at night. I am LOVING how smooth and soft my feet have been. I put my socks on right after I get done applying the foot therapy cream. This locks the moisture in!

My feet feel 10x better. I am now able to relax my entire body- feet included! The lotion is creamy and thick and smells incredible; like peaches! YUM! My feet are now smooth as well as pain-free!

From the Website:

Whether your feet are tired, swollen or just need a refreshing break, treat yourself to a relaxing foot soak with Susan Brown’s Baby™ Dead Sea Salt Foot Soak. Natural mint and tea tree oils relieve stress while your feet are cooled, soothed, and moisturized. Our dermatologist tested complex includes Natural Essential Oil Aromatherapy, to calm while Shea and Moringa Butter, and Tea Tree Oil.

Use alone or following our Dead Sea Salt Foot Soak, Susan Brown’s Baby™ Foot Therapy Cream is a rich hydrating formulation infused a dermatologist tested array of rich botanical moisturizers including SHEA, JOJOBA, COCOA AND MORINGA BUTTERS. It helps to relieve the discomforts of over-stressed feet.

BUY IT: You can buy these products on the website.

 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

 

Thanks for dropping by,

Jessica

Avitalin Skin Care Review: Cell Renewal Night Complex

 

Avitalin Cell Renewal Night Complex is a very unique night cream. This is unlike any other night cream that I’ve ever used. WHY? Because it contains Deer Velvet Extract. Deer Velvet Extract is a very unique extract that is used to support the skin cells regeneration and skin vitality.

I have been using this amazing cream for 3-4 weeks now, and can tell a huge difference in the elasticity and texture of my skin. The first week there weren’t any results at all, which is what I expected. To be able to see results in any skin care regimen, you need to continue to use it to see results. Within the second week- my skin looked 10x healthier than what it did! My skin was well hydrated, which makes it look glowing. My face and neck seemed to bask in the glory of this cream.

It contains DMAE which helps to firm skin up and reduce the sagging. Although I don’t have saggy skin, it doesn’t hurt to try and tag it before it begins. I don’t want to get to the age of saggy skin and wish I had done something about it before. My skin is firm, but I still seen some progress in the tightness I seen. I really loved that my skin felt renewed and regenerated. This seemed to create an almost instant plumping effect, which was awesome.

My skin is SO smooth and soft because of this cream. It comes in a little tub with a screw on lid, so it’s easy to just dip your finger in and get as much as you need out. You don’t need very much though. It isn’t THICK but it is very great at spreading easily. I only needed about a nickel size amount to get my entire face and neck. This is hydrating, but yet not greasy or oily in the least bit. I use this with a 3 berry serum from MadeFromEarth, and it still doesn’t make my pillow damp, even if I go right to bed after putting it on.

It has a light pleasant scent, so it isn’t too strong. The ingredients include a ton of nourishing oils (e.g, jojoba, olive, palm, rose hip) and extracts (rooibus tea, green tea, calendula, willowbark - all are conditioning extracts, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory), sodium hyaluronate, and vitamin antioxidants. So it isn’t a huge list of ingredients that are hard to pronounce or have never heard of and can’t pronounce.

I am happy with the results that I’ve gotten in such a short amount of time. I would definitely buy this for myself. It feels so silky and soaks right into my skin without a problem. I’d even go so far as to say that I’d even use this as a day moisturizer because it isn’t heavy at all.

I would love to have a bottle of this for the winter, when my face and neck skin can become dry and difficult to put makeup on. I can see this helping to keep makeup on in the morning because it helpfully nourishes skin. If you’ve ever had dry skin on your face, you know what I’m talking about when I say that the makeup balls up and comes off a little too easily for me. SO- if I used this at night to renew the cells and rid of the damaged, dry, chapped skin- it could definitely work for me!

The price for this is right on the money. It is a very high quality product with a ton of natural oils and extracts in it. I love how nourishing this is to my skin. The extracts were definitely researched for their ability to heal damaged skin. My skin has definitely benefited from using this!

From the Website: This night cream features our unique marine protein complex and was developed specifically to enhance the vitality of your skin. Completely absorbed by the skin, it restores natural balance and stimulates cellular regeneration of the skin. Ideal for face, neck, and eye area.

-Moisturizes and nourishes the skin

-Repairs skin damage

-Improves skin texture and elasticity

BUY IT: You can buy the 1.4 fl. oz. bottle for $65 on the website

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Disclosure: This isn’t a sponsored post, products were sent for review purposes only. The opinions in this post are 100% mine and not influenced in any way.

Thanks for dropping by,

Jessica

TreeHut Coconut Lime Body Scrub and Lotion Review

TreeHut Coconut Lime Body Scrub


Directions: Apply all over body in circular motions in shower or bath
This body scrub has rated 10/10 on my body scrub list. It is lightweight, yet very moisturizing. You can feel the small grains in the scrub which is awesome, because it exfoliated my skin just perfectly. The texture was amazing!
In the shower, after washing with regular body wash- I scoop this out by a small handful (with my hands of course) and rub it on my skin directly with my hands (or a washcloth).
I love to use this as a shaving cream as well. The grainy texture exfoliates my legs while giving me the closest shave I have EVER had with anything! My legs were so soft, smooth, and supple. I couldn’t believe I had such a close shave with a body scrub.
After my shower, my skin felt awesome! Most body scrubs feel oily to me. Not only did they leave oily marks on my clothes, but they also made my skin retain the oil and give me bumps and ingrown hairs on my thighs.  Not with this one. Because it isn’t greasy, all it left was softness.
It is easy to wash off, and my skin LOVES this. My skin seems to soak up moisturizers now. My skin is nothing but brilliant now! This has even helped my Keratosis Pilaris (chicken bumps).
I got some fake bake bronzing lotion, and you have to exfoliate before using it, so that the bronzer doesn’t stick to your older skin cells. This body scrub was the most perfect thing I could have used with the fake tan.
My skin was so soft and all my dead skin cells were gone, so that all was left was clean skin for the bronzer to cling to. I didn’t have any streaks or really dark spots.
I don’t find It necessary to use this daily, maybe 2-3 times a week. My skin definitely keeps smooth until the next use. I don’t even have to use lotion when using this. That is a big statement coming from me!
The smell is amazing. I hadn’t heard of coconut lime until bodycology launched their line of coconut lime lotion in 2009-10- I got some but I’m telling you- THIS brand smells much better and is cheaper!!

• Certified Organic Shea Butter: skin repairing & moisturizing, anti-aging, promotes elasticity
• Coconut Extract: skin conditioning
• Lime Extract: skin polisher
• Safflower Seed Oil: deep moisturizer
• Evening Primrose Oil: rejuvenating and anti-aging agent
• Sweet Almond Oil: improves complexion and retains natural sheen
• Avocado Oil: reduce sun damage/age spots, hydrates
• Macadamia Seed Oil: excellent skin moisturizer and protector, High in essential fatty acids for dry skin and scarring, effective antioxidant
• Orange Oil: supports collagen formation, detoxifying, repairs sun damaged skin
• Paraben Free and No Formaldehyde donors
• Made in the USA
• Do not test on animals

Coconut Lime Shea Extra-Rich Moisturizing Lotion


Moisturize your skin and surround your senses with the fresh, exotic sent of Coconut Lime. This rich, nongreasy formulation, infused with Certified Organic Shea Butter, Coconut & Lime Extracts, hydrates the skin leaving it smooth and supple. Experience the natural beauty of your skin through Tree Hut's refined ingredients and rich formulas.
Directions: Apply daily; morning and night.
I am in LOVE with this lotion. It is so thick and creamy yet doesn’t leave a greasy oily. This is such a smooth lotion, goes on so creamy. I think my skin has fallen in love. I use this more than I do my Amber Romance from Victoria’s Secret.
I am definitely looking forward to having this in the winter. My skin gets itchy, red, and flaky from the cold weather. This is a gentle lotion that gets the job done. It smells amazing and the smell lasts for a long time.
After taking a shower, I smother my body in this. It just feels so amazing. I have even used this to tame the frizz I get in my hair after being outside sweating playing with the kids. If I am not taking a shower for a little while longer, I’ll just rub a dab of this in my hair and it works wonders!
It contains vitamins A, C, and E. So it’s naturally a skin soother and smoother! Definitely has me hooked. I am addicted not only to the lotion and scrub but the SMELL!!

• Certified Organic Shea Butter: skin repairing & moisturizing, anti-aging, promotes elasticity
• Coconut Extract: skin conditioning
• Lime Extract: skin polisher
• Safflower Seed Oil: deep moisturizer
• Paraben Free and No Formaldehyde donors
• Made in the USA
• Not tested on animals

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Essie Off the Shoulder Nail Enamel - Review

 

Essie Off the Shoulder Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as “a bold hot pink.” It is a gleamed up pink with an exquisite cool undertone and a glossy cream finish.

This is perfect for summer. I have used this so many different ways since receiving it. I used it by itself to give a naturally glossy beautiful pink which gleams with a natural tan. The tan makes it even brighter and more noticeable. =)

It has an flawless and impeccable coverage in just 2 coats. It applies smoothly and evenly without any trace of bubbles anywhere. There was no streaking at all, or any pooling in certain parts of the nails.

I can get an entire week out of just 2 coats. No peeling, cracking, or chipping and I wash about 1-2 loads of dishes every single day. I am absolutely in love with this formula.

This polish is made to suit all skin tones. My daughter (who is 3) and very fair skinned- always asks “mommy please paint mine- paint mine mommy” So mommy paints hers as well. I only did one coat, but she loved it. She said “Oh mommy, that’s so purrty” lol

Although this has a cream finish, it has a high glossed shine finish. I love the way it looks. You could even skip a top coat if you wish, although it does add more time on how long you can keep it on without the tips fading.

I give this polish an A+ all around. This is part of the Essie Summer 2012 Collection. There are 8 beautiful colors including the Off the Shoulder color I just showed you =)

Disclosure: Thanks to Klout, I was able to review this awesome polish. I wasn’t sponsored for this post, the opinions are 100% mine and completely honest.

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Murad Hybrids- Soothing Skin, Lip and Cuticle Care Review

Murad Hybrids-

Soothing Skin, Lip and Cuticle Care

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For use: For first use, twist pen several times until product is dispensed. Apply to dry, chapped skin, lips and clean cuticles as needed.

This is shaped like a pen. You take off the top lid and rotate the bottom (like a chapstick tube) until the ointment comes out of the top. You can then use it on your lips or cuticles (or both).

This is such an amazing little tool. It intensely rehydrates dry, cracked, and chapped lips and skin. This isn’t just for lips, it is also a cuticle care tool as well. As you can tell the top of the tool is a cuticle pusher.

This replenishes dehydrated skin to give you immediate smooth, supple lips and cuticles. Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs) gently exfoliate to smooth and revitalize while Lanolin protects skin or lips from the damaging effects of environmental exposure.

Vitamin E conditions and helps relieve chapped, cracked skin or lips. This is a gentle exfoliator, sealing in moisture to give you long-lasting moisture. It also protects from future damage. It has a very creamy texture, like a chapstick and lipstick mixed. It also smells great, like it has lavender oil infused inside it, so it’s relaxing as well as healing.

This has a very nice consistency. It’s not so thin that it has to be reapplied a lot, but not so thick that I feel like I have gunk on my lips. My lips are soothed, smoothed, and the dryness is completely gone.

As a cuticle care treatment, it works very quickly as well. My cuticles were cracked, dried out, and red. It has all the ingredients to soothe and treat, which is what I needed. It was to the point where my cuticles were actually hurting.

After using this about 2-3 times, my cuticles were definitely more hydrated and the redness was gone. It is in such a convenient tube, that it can fit inside my makeup bag inside my purse. I can pull this out whenever I need it and use it wherever I am.

 

BUY IT: You can buy the Lip and Cuticle Care Stick for $16.

 

About Murad:

Dermatologist developed and tested. Murad does not test on animals. As a leader in research and development, Murad has long been at the forefront of skincare science. Apply insights from my skin research center, dermatology practice and the Murad Medical Spa, we continue this tradition. Ours in an inclusive health philosophy, based on the water principle, a comprehensive inside and out approach to optimal skin health and total wellness. Healthy skin is beautiful skin.

 

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Chella Skin Care Review

Chella sent me two items from the skin care line, and I must say that I am very impressed with both of these items, and now I can’t part with them. These will definitely be in my daily routine from here on out, not only do they work amazingly well, but they smell absolutely divine.

Balancing Mask: Clay & Seaweed Treatment

Hello detox. This creamy, moisturizing clay mask is expert at going deep into pores to purify with clay then hydrates and replenishes with seaweed. The marine power plants boost moisture and restore elasticity. Apply generously to clean skin avoiding eye area. After 10 minutes, rinse and you're beautiful.

For All Skin Types ~ especially clogged pores & acne prone skin

Deeply Purifying: Clay draws out impurities while leaving nourishing essential minerals.

Hydration: Seaweed, 80 % comprised of vitamins and minerals, forms a gel that is easily absorbed into the skin and has a profound moisturizing effect.

Prevention of Breakouts: With bi-weekly use of this treatment, the skin is cleared and detoxified providing powerful protection against future breakouts. Ideal for use as a spot treatment on occasional breakouts.

To use: After cleansing, apply a generous amount to face and neck, avoiding eye area. For best results, leave on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Use once a week and as a spot treatment for blemishes.

My Thoughts*

This Clay & Seaweed mask is light green and smells amazing. I love how a little bit spreads very well. You don't have to put a big giant glob into your hand for this to work.

It dries quickly but yet doesn't stop working after it has dried. I leave this on for the whole 10 minutes and sometimes a couple minutes longer. My face doesn't feel dried out but my pores seemed smaller and more clean than they were before using this.

It dries up acne and reduces redness. I haven’t had one breakout the entire time I’ve been using this. It has reduced the size of my pores significantly. The pores on my nose are the ones I have the most problem out of. They are the biggest, and seem to always contain blackheads.

I have tried many, many products specializing in blackheads, and only a few of them worked, but none worked as well as this did about drying the pores out and seemed to shrink them in size.

This is only a once a week treatment, because it dries up acne and blackheads, and if used too much, can dry out the skin. So it’s recommended that you only use it once a week and as a spot treatment when needed.

I have used this for about a month now, and am super impressed with it. I have used it as a mask and as a spot treatment, and it has worked well with both. It reduces the redness of the zit, as well as shrinking it in size, so it’s easier to hide beneath makeup.

I love this mask, not only for it’s quality, but for it’s quantity. I only needed about a dime size to rub over my entire face and neck. You leave it on for about 10-15 minutes and then wash it off with warm water.

I would advise you to buy a muslin washcloth, because since I’ve been using one- It seems like I have less of a mess to clean off my face when working with any face cleanser or mask. You just wet the cloth with warm-hot water and then rub the cloth in circles. Not only it is designed to also help with acne and blackheads but it feels amazing.

I have used the muslin cloth every time that I’ve put the mask on, and my skin feels as smooth and silky as a babies, without any overproducing oil or blemished popping up.

I praise Chella and their skin care line. They know how to make a woman feel absolutely beautiful and like they have a spa right at home waiting for them, whether it be after a hard days work, sweaty workout, or just to have some form of relaxation!

 Hydrating Tonic: Mineralizing Mist with Amino Acids

Hello Moisture. This refreshing tonic wakes up make-up, skin, senses and self-preservation. The secret: Tri-Amino complex shown to increase collagen production four-fold while retaining moisture and energizing skin. Allantoin and Copper reaffirms tissue health and elasticity. For post-cleansing, setting make-up or refreshing throughout the day. Firm. Fresh. Beautiful.

To use: After cleansing, mist over face and neck. Allow to absorb into skin. May also be used to refresh your skin as well as to set makeup.

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This is so easy to put on. I've never had a moisturizer come in a spray bottle, and this fits my needs so well. I can either keep this on my shelf, ready to be used when I need it, or keep it in my makeup bag so I can take it with me where ever I go.

How can you pass up on this offer? It isn’t only a moisturizer, but it can set mineral makeup as well. It smells fantastic and the bottle is beautiful. It is never hard to spray, doesn’t leak, and never creates a mess. I love having this handy!

I loved how it sprays directly where you want it to go. I can already have my hair done or washed and air-drying and spray this directly on my face without having to worry that it will spray my hair. It goes where it should, and makes me feel like such a QUEEN!

This does amazing effects with mineral makeup. I can do mineral face makeup and eye-shadow, and then spray this on my face and have it set perfectly. It never smears or makes It run. I’ve never had such an amazing smelling makeup primer.

I use this tons throughout the day. Even though I have naturally oily skin, this doesn't leave my face feeling greasy, no matter how much I use it throughout the day. It's like a natural skin refresher. It rejuvenates my face, wakes up my skin, and smells amazing.

The packaging is absolutely beautiful. It comes in a white/ deep orange that also goes with the bottles of the product. Even the box that it was mailed to me in had a deep orange coloring inside.

Customer Service was absolutely wonderful at all times, emailing me to make sure I had received the items and were enjoying using them. I really did. I also loved that the company went above and beyond to make sure that their customers are satisfied. YES! I was and will be a continuing customer for as long as I live.

There are so many other products that I hope to be able to try in the future. They all look amazing and offer something different. I want to first dry and day and night creams. They offer 2 types of day cream (one for combination to dry skin and the other for combination to oily skin). It has the daily dose of Vitamin A, Provitamin B5, C, and E nourish, while grape seed extract softens and fight free radicals.

Disclosure: Products were sent for review purposes only, this isn’t a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% mine, and totally honest!

 

Thanks, Jessica