March 24, 2014

Feel the Heat with Biore

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I have often said that my children, all over 17 years old, have been using Bioré Skincare products for years and even my husband is in on the act. Bioré Self Heating One Minute Mask is their lastest find. They were telling me about  Bioré One Minute Mask and how it heats up as you massage it on your face. It sounded so good that I had to see for myself and I was really impressed. Bioré Self Heating One Minute Mask is activated by water and once you empty the contents of the packet into the palm of your hand, simply add a little water, mix, and massage gently onto your face. The mask starts to warm up as you massage it in and the best part is it only takes one minute for amazing results.

How does Bioré Self Heating One Minute Mask work? The mask warms up and opens your pores, drawing out and dissolving dirt, oil, and surface toxins better than a basic cleanser. Once you rinse your face, you will feel a very invigorating cooling sensation. Bioré Self Heating One Minute Mask is infused with natural charcoal and as stated by Biore, “this breakthrough mask melts dirt and oil better than the leading competitive mask. So clean your pores from the dirt, oil and makeup of the past and clear the problem.”

What my family liked about Bioré Self Heating One Minute Mask is that it only takes one minute and it rinses off easily. Their face felt clean and refreased and like other Bioré products they use, this one also did not disappoint.

Bioré Skincare products aare available at drugstores nationwide www.biore.com

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March 20, 2014

Kiss My Face makes everyone in my family happy and IT WORKS!

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My family has discovered Kiss My Face Active Life and everyone has chosen a favorite product. Kiss My Face Active Life deodorants are a huge hit, both the roll-on and the stick. Deodorants that stand a chance lasting in my house have to pass a few tests first. The fragrance has to be acceptable and it has to absorb odors, especially since most of us workout on a daily basis and our deodorants must work.

Both Kiss My Face Active Life Stick Sport and the Liquid Roll-On Sport has a fabulous scent and really keeps you fresh all day. My husband enjoys the sporty scent and I like it too, so it really is a unisex scent. While my husband prefers the stick, I prefer the liquid mineral crystal formula found in the roll-on and the best part is, IT WORKS!

The deodorants work because Kiss My Face contains all natural formulas. They have combined “time tested botanicals like corriander, hops and rosemary with odor absorbing ingredients to keep you fresh and confident all day”.  Kiss My Face Active Life deodorants are free of parabens and aluminum chlorhydrate which makes for a healthier deodorant.

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My whole family is also enjoying Kiss My Face Sport Shower Gel Active Athletic. This is a great shower gel which contains natural botanical blends. With its nice lather and  zesty aroma of wintergreen (Birch and Eucalyptus), this shower gel is truly revitalizing.  Kiss My Face Sport Shower Gel is a plant based formula containing healing Arnica and Comfrey as well  Olive Oil, Aloe and Vitamin E, helping to create a rich moisturizing lather.

Kiss My Face products are SLS, paraben, gluten and  phthalate free and contain no artificial fragrances. Kiss my Face products are also bio-degradable, vegan friendly, and no animal testing is involved. You really must try Kiss my Face body products, they really WORK!  Bye the way, I use Kiss My Face Cold and Flu Shower and Bath Gel and that really WORKS too!
You will find other great Kiss My Face health and Beauty products at www.kissmyface
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March 17, 2014

Ouidad Hosts Its First Ever Google + Hangout #FRIZZ101 with Ouidad, the Queen of Curl

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WHAT: Ouidad, the pioneer of the curl category, is excited to host its first ever Google+ Hangout with the Queen of Curl, Ouidad. Renowned hair stylist, global educator and industry icon, Ouidad, is the mastermind behind her namesake brand that caters to curly and textured hair everywhere.

Fans are encouraged to submit questions to Ouidad prior to the event on Ouidad’s Facebook, Twitter, Google + or Instagram pages using hashtag #FRIZZ101. Curl enthusiasts everywhere are invited to tune in and watch as Ouidad answers questions and provides detailed information on what causes frizz, how to prevent it and products that are best suited to address this universal issue.

This frizz-focused hangout perfectly coincides with Ouidad’s Annual Climate Control Sale from now through March 31, 2014. Ouidad’s award-winning frizz-fighting line, Climate Control, will be available for 15% off on Ouidad.com.

WHO: Founder, Ouidad, will share her expertise in a discussion moderated by GorgeousinGrey.com founder and beauty authority, Ty Alexander. Industry recognized for her extensive experience in the beauty community, Ty has established herself as a style expert and a trendsetter.

In addition, several noteworthy beauty aficionados will participate in the discussion including, Evelyn Lugo of EvCurlGurl.com, Renae Bluitt of In Her Shoes Blog.com, Andrea Kerbuski of Blonde Bedhead.com, Crystal Tate of StyleBlazer.com and Christina Patrice of Mane Objective.com.

WHEN:Sunday, March 23, 2014     2:30 – 3:30 PM EST

WHERE:    RSVP to the Google + Event: https://plus.google.com

RSVP to the Google + Event: https://plus.google.com/b/115791409929036885941/events/cmri1dn6men40v2dmpnl4bdrsuk

 

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March 12, 2014

Colleen Rothchild Beauty is Skincare at its Finest

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I recently discovered Colleen Rothchild Beauty, a dynamic new skincare line introduced in January. Colleen Rothchild Beauty has all the qualities I  look for when choosing skincare. Skincare can be tricky because quite often, you don’t see results immediately. I have learned over time that you need weeks and sometimes months before you see results but good skincare is definitely worth the wait. There are certain qualities I look for in skincare products like smell, texture and ingredients and Colleen Rothchild Beauty definitely fits the bill.

Colleen Rothchild, the creator of Colleen Rothchild Beauty is  known for her extraordinary skincare developed for dermatologists, estheticians, upscale boutiques and department stores. Colleen Rothchild has created an exceptional delivery system called Level E3. As she explains, “Level E3 transports and extends the effectiveness and efficiency of every ingredient. In total, It’s a skincare system that’s stunningly simple, yet from a chemistry perspective, incredibly complex.”

“What’s exciting to me, is seeing how my skin care can effect the way women look and feel about themselves.” Colleen Rothchild.    Meet  Colleen Rothchild at: http://vimeo.com/78684106

I am using several of the skincare products in this line and I enjoy everything about it. Radiant Cleansing Balm smells terrific (if my facial cleansers do not smell terrific, I simply can not use them). With just a small amount of cleansing balm massaged into your face, dirt and make-up is dissolved, cleaning pores and leaving your skin looking radiant. Sheer Renewal Cream is a light oil-free moisturizer that is used after cleansing. It is formulated to renew cells, helping to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

For added hydration, Extreme Recovery Cream is a must. This moisturizer can be used over other moisturizing treatments and will help fight the dreaded signs of aging. I apply Extreme Recovery Cream at some point during the day because the cold air right now is drying out my skin and I like to keep my skin hydrated as hydrated as possible throughout the day.

If you like to exfoliate, you will love Dual Enzyme Polish. This polish has fine microspheres which exfoliates to perfection. The fruit enzymes and AHA cocktail give it a fabulous fresh peachy scent, and you already know how I feel about the smell of my skincare and Dual Enzyme Polish smells fabulous.

Don’t forget to detox your face with  the Clarifying Detox Mask. With only 2 or 3 applications a week the key ingredients of charcoal, MicroSilver, Glycolic Acid and Vitamin C works at removing trapped dirt that builds up in your skin. The charcoal acts like a magnet drawing out the impurities from your pores, throughly cleaning your skin. I certainly can not forget about Face Oil N*9. This oil is my secret ingredients for quickly soothing dry skin and cuticles. That right, I have been using Face Oil *9 on my cuticles as well as my face and I love it.. I even carry Face Oil N*9  it in my make-up bag, it’s a serious moisturizer.

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I found the best way to sample Colleen Rothchild Beauty is through the Discovery Collection (shown above). This collection includes a 7 piece kit with all the skincare products I have mentioned above. The Discovery Collection contains everything you need to complete you skincare routine both morning and night, all packed in a convenient travel bag. There is also a savings when purchasing this collection.

The Coleen Rothchild Beauty Discovery Collection Includes, Radiant Cleansing Balm, 30 ml (1 fl oz), 1 Muslin Cleansing Cloth, Dual Enzyme Polish, 15 ml (0.5 fl oz), Clarifying Detox Mask, 15 ml (0.5 fl oz),
Sheer Renewal Cream, 30 ml (1 fl oz), Extreme Recovery Cream, 30 ml (1 fl oz) and Face Oil N°9, 4 ml (0.14 fl oz)

View all the skincare Colleen Rothchild has to offer and purchase your favorite skinecare product at colleenrothschild

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March 4, 2014

For Some Serious Fun..There is Always a Man Crate

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What started out intending to be a fun Valentine’s Day gift for my husband, has  resulted in a serious daily shave with Man Crates. It all started at mancrates.com which carries some fun and unique gift ideas for men. When the Man Crate arrived there was a genuine crate  inside (shown above). The gift chosen was “The Clean Shave” and was sealed in a miniature wooden crate along with a laser-etched crowbar. The crowbar made the gift very authentic as you actually needed the crowbar to open the crate. I enjoyed watching the look on my husband’s face as he opened the crate to find “The Clean Shave”  inside (shown below).  It was the perfect gift because he had mentioned in the past that he wouldn’t mind trying a chrome razor along with a shaving brush and soap and now he had one to try.

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The entire Man Crate packaging was impressive. Once he opened the crate he took out the contents, one at a time and inspected each one. I could tell he was really enjoying this gift. The Clean Shave crate includes authentic shaving accessories such as a Silver Tip Badger Brush and stand, a Parker Razor, a 5 Pack of Shark Chrome Blades, Shave Mug, Shave Towel and a leather case hich is perfect to fit many of the shaving items for travel or for storage. Of course The Clean Shave also comes with all the neceassary items needed to use with the shaving appliances such as Imperial Pre-Shave Oil, Glycerine Face Soap, Imperial Pomade and Bergamot Aftershave.

I have told you about the Crate itself, and these are my husband’s thoughts about it: “Prior to using this shaving system I was a dedicated shower shaver. I never thought I could get a close comfortable shave without shaving in the shower. The  brush applicator does a great job of preparng my beard for a shave and  the brushing action helps keep my pores clear, preventing bumps and uneven skin and therefore practically eliminationg shaving cuts. The shave is a close or closer than anything I achieved while shaving in the shower. The shave is so close that I can skip a day of shaving on the weekends and I can hardly notice. The soap has no smell , it’s a plain odorless glycerin soap which I like.”

My husband has been using “The Clean Shave” crate every day now and it appears that the “shaving in the shower” days are behind him. If you are looking for a totally unique gift then you have to check out Man Crates mancrates.com. With over two dozen fun and fascinating crate themes, you are sure to find the perfect crate for that hard to buy for man. How about a crate for the beer lover, or survival enthusiast, maybe you know a golfer, or high roller or whiskey lover. At Man Crates you will find perfect gift.

 

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February 27, 2014

Mascara You Can Leave Home Without…Sensai 38℃

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Everyone has a beauty item that they can not leave home without. Mine is lipstick, I have tubes of it everywhere. Yours might be a favorite fragrance, a piece of jewelry or a favorite accessory. Whatever your favorite beauty item is, I can assure you, with Sensai Mascara, you CAN leave home without it. My daughter’s wear Mascara regularly and Jenna’s lashes are looking better than ever with Sensai 38 ℃ Mascara, one of several beauty products from the Kanebo Sensai Collection.

Jenna told me that one of the features she ikes about Sensai 38 ℃ is its staying power. “I apply it once and it stays on throughout the day, I never have to reapply it”.  She also says that ” It spreads really well and with only one dip in, I can get the mascara on all my lashes.  I can wear it all day without it running or smudging. Also, with the brush bristles being small, I feel like I have more control while appling it and there is absolutely NO flaking”. 

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As stated by Sensai, the “Kanebo Sensai Collection is based on the precious qualities of Japan’s Koishimaru silk combined with the most advanced skincare technologies”. You might be wondering what Sensai 38℃
means, 38 degrees Celcius which is the temperature of water needed to wash the mascara off your lashes. This sensational mascara is formulated to resist gusty winds, tears and humidity, what spectacular features. This formula also makes Sensai 38℃ smudge-resistant and the fibers contained in the mascara separates, strengthens, conditions and lengthens your lashes.  Sensai 38℃ is offered in two shades, it will be a tough decision as both colors are fabulous.


“The Kanebo Sensai Collection is based on the precious qualities of Japan’s Koishimaru silk combined with the most advanced skincare technologies”
. The Kanebo Sensai Collection has an exquisite line of cosmetics including skincare, body care and hair care options. Sensai Cosmetics can be found at neimanmarcus.com

 

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February 24, 2014

Stress-free Shopping and Fabulous Pricing at CVS

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As many of you know, CVS/pharmacy is not just your neighborhood pharmacy, CVS offers so much more. Recently, my husband needed a decongestant and it was off to CVS of course, where else would we go. While he was shopping the cold and flu aisle, I was filling my shopping cart with an assortment of items ranging from beauty care to greeting cards and I took just a peek at the never ending assortment of snack and goodies that my daughters can’t resist.

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I was well aware that CVS/pharmacy carries their own brand of health and beauty aids, I just didn’t realized how many there were. Having four children, I know from experience that CVS/pharmacy brand medicines are much less expensive than name brands. I always found the quality to be the same and sometimes the the quantity was more. I also wondered how CVS/pharmacy brand held up to name brands that we all know and love.

I put my daughters to the test because, like many of us, they are always looking for quality along with reasonable pricing. It was the beauty and shampoo aisle that they headed for first. They chose products like shampoo and conditioner with Argan oil, dry shampoo, make-up removers, nail polish removers and moisturizers. They also found  a facial scrub that they liked and that went into the carriage along with our other products. My hushand even found a sale on diet soda and he was pleased.

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My girls found some of their favorite “must-have” products in CVS/pharmacy brands like CVS Deep Moisturizing Body Wash which is Paraben free, Make-up Remover-Cleansing Cloth Towelettes and SPF 30 Sunscreen, also oil free and won’t clog pores. Other favorites were nail care like CVS Nail Polish Remover, a Nail Polish Corrector Pen and a Cuticle Pen with Almond Oil. The girls enjoy using the products we bought very much.

One of my daughters also made a good point. She said when she runs out of her favorite name brand product and can’t get another one for whatever reason, CVS/pharmacy usually always has a comparable products which works out great for her so everyone wins. Many of CVS/pharmacy brands are 20-30% less than the national brand so why pay more. Visit your local CVS/pharmacy and see for yourself.

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February 24, 2014

Moisturize and Save with Vaseline

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Moisturize and save in seconds with the following deal from Vaseline. Get up to $4.00 off Vaseline® Spray & Go Moisturizer or Vaseline® Men Spray Lotion.

You can get a $2.00 off coupon immediately and then #SprayItForward by sharing the offer with friends and when one friend signs up, you’ll receive an additional $2.00 off (inclusive of the following products: Vaseline® Spray & Go Moisturizer, Vaseline® Men Spray Lotion or St. Ives® Fresh Hydration Lotion).

Visit the direct link below to claim the above offer (valid from 2/10-3/9):
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February 18, 2014

Mama Mio Nexercise is Just What Your Neck Ordered.

More often than not, we forget about a very important part of our body, our Neck. I know many of us are so focused on cleansing, exfoliating and moisturizing our face that we forget to care for our neck and chest area, a/k/a Décolleté and they need TLC too!

Mama Mio Nexercise is just what your neck ordered. This is an amazing  High Protein Neck and Jawline Concentrate containing Peptide Technology, designed to stimulate collagen and elastin production. Elastin is a protein that keeps the skin flexible and collagen is the major structural protein in the skin that gives the skin its strength and resilience so we definitely want to  improve both. Mama Mio High Protein Neck and Jawline Concentrate is basically formulated to lift and smooth sagging skin around the neck and chin. As stated by Mama Mio, ” With a one-two punch of this powerful neck-firming formula and 60-second Face Fitness regime, Nexercise is designed to define your jaw and slim your chin taking years off your neck”.

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Besides containing the important ingredients that improve collagen and Elastin, High Protein Neck and Jawline Concentrate also contains Amino acids for protein building, Vitamins and Antioxidants which protect and repair and finally, moisturizers, to help plump, hydrate and oxygenate your skin

High Protein Neck and Jawline Concentrate is an extremely light serum that is easily applied to your neck and chest every night. The aroma is very relaxing too. This amazing skincare is formulated without any Parabens, petrolatum and colourants and Mama Mio products are never ever tested on animals.

Let’s not forget about Mama Mio Nexercise Little Book of Confidence which is part of Nexercise. The Little book of Confidence (which fits in your back pocket),  is a fun approach to skincare as it contains two “easy to do”,  “no equipment necessary” exercises targeting your neck and jawline. These  simple neck  exercises will make your face and neck look and feel great in as little as a few days. The exercises are explained in detail and consist of “30 Seconds of Chin Up,” a double chin fighting exercise and “30 Seconds of the Audrey” geared to tighten your jawline. They are easy to do, and you can do these exercises any place, any time.

Visit www.mamamio.com and start you Nexercise today!

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February 12, 2014

This Valentine’s Day Celebrate with BCBGMAXAZRIA bon Genre

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It was the elegance of the perfume bottle that caught my attention. The vibrant purple bottle, (my favorite color) was resting on a glass shelve at a local fine department store and I just couldn’t resist. I never bought a perfume based on its color or design but when I smelled the fragrance, I loved it. The amazing fragrance in the purple bottle with an open flower adorning it is called BCBGMAXAZRIA bon Genre.

I was very curious as to what the name stood for. I do know that Max Azria is a french fashion designer, based in Los Angeles and  founded the women’s clothing line BCBGMAXAZRIA.  The letters BCBG translated in French  means “bon chic, bon genre” in other words, “good style, good attitude”, and BCBGMAXAZRIA bon Genre is a  true reflection of its name.

I found the fragrance to be quite elegant and sophisticated and can easily be worn both day time and evening.  BCBGMAXAZRIA describes this newest fragrance as, “A seductive scent with an alluring air of mystery – bold notes of Lychee, Red Berries, Bergamot and Black Pepper ORPUR, result in a kick of attitude and a vivacious fashion energy.”  Mid notes of Jasmine, tuberose, tiger lily, cardamom and Base notes of Australian sandalwood, golden amber, black vanilla and patchouli make this ultra feminine fragrance a “must-have” for every woman who loves to smell elegant.

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This is BCBGMAXAZRIA’s third fragrance in this amazing collection (shown above). They include BCBGMAXAZRIA FragranceBCBGMAXAZRIA Bon Chic Eau de Parfum and the newest scent, BCBGMAXAZRIA bon Genre. It’s not too late to surprise your special lady on Valentine’s Day with a BCBGMAXAZRIA fragrance or gift set. This irresistible fragrance gift set includes a 3.4 fl. oz. Eau de Parfum Spray, 3 fl. oz. Shower Gel, 3 fl. oz. Body Lotion and .33 fl. oz. Travel Spray.

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BCBGMAXAZRIA fragrances can be found at bcbg.com or macys.com which is where I found mine.

 

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