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Foreo Luna Review

June 23, 2015 13 Comments

Cleansing my skin has been an important part of keeping my complexion clear and radiant. Even though I like where my skin is at right now it can always improve. I am always on the hunt for something bitter, better and brighter which is exactly why I have added a new tool to the mix recently that has taken everything to a whole new level. The Foreo Luna has earned a place into my beauty routine and with good reason.

The Foreo Luna is an innovative skincare device that delivers deep-cleansing via T-Sonic™ technology and anti-aging through lower-frequency pulsations. Available in 3 models tailored to cater to specific skin types. The one I have is specifically catered to Sensitive/Normal skin. There are options for Combination and Ultra-Sensitive skin types as well.

Using your Foreo Luna for just two minutes morning and night will leave your skin looking naturally beautiful with a healthy-looking glow. It also reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. All you have to do is apply your cleanser, wet the Foreo Luna and turn it on. After cleansing your face and rinsing, turn around the Foreo Luna and apply the reverse surface to wrinkle-prone areas in lower-frequency Anti-Aging Mode. They say that in just 3 days, you’ll feel the confidence that comes from having naturally beautiful, youthful-looking skin.

The charger plugs into the back of the cleansing tool and it is fully waterproof. What is even cooler is that it lasts up to 450 uses per full charge and requires no replacement brushes. I really like that about the Foreo Luna because with other cleansing tools I have had to switch out brushes, that honestly were too harsh for my skin to use on a regular basis, which adds on a lot of back end cost to an already expensive intial investment. With the Luna Everything you need is part of the device and there are no surprise costs down the road. The size of it convenient too. It fits right into the palm of your hand.

The Foreo Luna has really been great for me and I encourage you to try it for yourself. You can get yours here.

*The product was provided by iFabbo.

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Prescriptives Super Line Preventor Xtreme

June 5, 2015 Leave a Comment

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As I get further into my 30s I have seen my face morph. I see more lines and wrinkles while also battling acne and I am over it. I have been looking for stuff that allows me to concentrate on my fine lines and wrinkles that doesn’t send my skin into a breakout frenzy and it is hard. I know that 30s isn’t that old, but I feel like this is honestly a transition time. If you aren’t already trying different anti-aging type of products then it could be the time you want to start taking a peek into them.

That being said I am fairly well versed in skincare and anti-aging products as I have been obsessed with using them since I was in my early 20s. I have been pretty inconsistent in my skincare routine as a whole over the last few months, and by inconsistent I mean I have been switching out products for the sake of testing and reviewing and it has done a number on my skin as a whole. I am trying to simplify everything right now and go back to the basics and I have been including the Prescriptives Super Line Preventor Xtreme in my most recent skincare lineup.

Prescriptives Super Line Preventor Xtreme

A super cocktail of targeted antioxidants that diminishes the look of lines and wrinkles by up to 54% in clinical tests.

Armed with our Super Antioxidant System (SAS), Super Line Preventor Xtreme defends against the visible aging effects of free radicals triggered by environmental assaults both immediately after exposure and again up to 72 hours later. It helps strengthen skin and boost its natural defenses by helping skin bolster its collagen production to improve visible skin tone, radiance and diminish the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Skin looks stronger, smoother and more radiant…one step ahead of environmental assaults.

First of all I want to mention the scent of this product. It is super light and natural smelling, sort of like citrus or grapefruit. The bottle actually says it is fragrance free, but I think they mean they didn’t add any fragrance to it. It is oil-free, non-acnegenic, and also ophthamologist/dermatologist tested.

Prescriptives Super Line Preventor Xtreme

The texture of this is so smooth and it is extremely moisturizing. During the day I have been putting this on all by itself and skipping my moisturizer, but at night I layer it under my regular night cream. My skin immediately looks plump and healthy and happy. And I really like knowing that it is protecting my skin for up to 72 hours after application. So if I am thinking about this right then by applying this everyday, twice a day then the protection that I am getting from it is sort of mind boggling.

It is supposed to boost skin’s moisture level by 71% and amplify radiance by 35% IMMEDIATELY after application. After 4 weeks of use it diminishes the appearance of lines and wrinkles by up to 45%, improves visible firmness by up to 28%, and increases skin’s smoothness by up to 36%! After 8 weeks it diminishes the appearance of lines and wrinkles by up to 54%, improves visible firmness by up to 37%, and increases skin’s smoothness by up to 45%. Those statistics were all reached in clinical tests.

Prescriptives Super Line Preventor Xtreme

In the couple weeks that I have had this in my routine I have noticed that texture of my skin has improved and I have seen some of my glow come back, and that just makes me really excited. I also want to mention that immediately upon application I can feel it doing something to my skin. It isn’t a tingle exactly, but it is definitely stimulating my skin in a pleasant way.

You can buy the Prescriptives Super Line Preventor Xtreme at Prescriptives and Beauty.com!

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Five Simple Skincare Tips

June 2, 2015 21 Comments

This post is written in collaboration with Simple® via Lunchbox. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I have said a million times that skincare is THE MOST IMPORTANT PART of your beauty routine. It is. Good skin is much more valuable asset to our appearance than any expensive foundation, so I tend to invest my time in a solid routine and follow five simple skincare tips that pack a big punch.

{one} Drink lots of water. Hydrating your skin from the inside is a step that is too often forgotten. When you are dehydrated it will absolutely show through to your skin. No one wants sad, dried up skin that makes us look older. Hydrated, plump and youthful looking skin is IN!

{two} Get plenty of sleep. Lack of proper sleep can lead to so many issues. Puffy skin, bags under the eye, and an all around sallow appearance. Getting the suggested 6-8 hours of sleep every night will help you look fresh and glowing everyday.

{three} Protect your skin from the sun. I am a huge fan of hanging out in the sun. I love to go to the beach, I love to play in the yard with my kids and I even love to get a tan. There is nothing wrong with soaking up a little vitamin D, but excessive exposure without protection is very unhealthy and can lead to a MULTITUDE of issues. Melanoma, pre-mature wrinkles, dry skin and BURNS. Protect your skin with a decent (SPF 35-50) sunscreen any time you are outdoors.

{four} Invest your time into a solid skincare routine. Going through a complete skincare routine on a daily basis will help your skin TREMENDOUSLY. Notice that I didn’t say invest your money into a solid skincare routine, I said invest your time. Sometimes proper skincare regimens can be somewhat time consuming but they wont always be expensive. Putting forth the time and effort into making your skin look good will always benefit you.

{five} Wash your face AT LEAST twice a day. Yes. This should be part of your skincare routine that I just mentioned, but I want to also say that once a day is not enough when it comes to cleansing the skin. You need to clean dirt and other impurities like makeup from your face at least twice a day. I tend to end up washing and refreshing my face several times a day because it just feels good. I always wash my makeup off before bed, but when I wake up in the morning I always feel the need to refresh my skin with another quick cleanse. A product I have been LOVING for this is the Simple Micellar Cleansing Water.

There are actually quite a few things I LOVE about Simple Micellar Cleansing Water. This advanced, yet gentle cleanser removes dirt and makeup while unclogging pores with no rinsing required. It is specially designed to thoroughly cleanse skin and instantly boost hydration by 90% with skin-loving ingredients and triple-purified water.

The simple goodness that is in Simple Micellar Water:

Triple Purified Water: Our purest possible water to minimize potential for irritation from particles or contaminants that can irritate skin.
Vitamin B3: Known to restore, soften and smooth skin.
Vitamin C: An antioxidant known to soothe skin.

Visit Simple at Walmart to get a $1 off coupon and then share what you think about Simple Micellar Cleansing Water with the hashtag #testthewater.

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Cellumis Age Defying Skincare

May 19, 2015 16 Comments

Thank you Cellumis for sponsoring today’s conversation.

I don’t consider myself “old” by any means but my skin is seriously starting to disagree with me. I can see lines and wrinkles appearing everyday and it sort of freaks me out. I don’t think it is enough to go and have injections or anything like that, but I do want to get my hands on something that cam give me botox-like results without actually having do anything invasive. I recently starting adding the Cellumis Age Defying Skincare products into my routine and I am kinda LOVING them!

As I mentioned a second ago, I just started incorporating Cellumis into my skincare routine. I have been loving the texture of both the serum and the eye gel. They don’t really have a scent, so there is nothing bothering me on that front, and I love how smooth and soft my skin feels to the touch after applying.

You all know I am a sucker for a serum. I have oily skin so their thinner, lighter consistency agrees with my chemistry, but I am also getting their super hydrating benefits at the same time. I also personally feel like serums sit better under a full face of makeup than a heavy cream. What is special about the Cellumis Age Defying Serum is that it is supposed to deliver results similar to botulinum toxin (Botox) injections. Unlike painful injections, Cellumis is an easy-to-use liquid that provides the proper peptides and natural substances to release facial tension and nourish the skin.

Eye creams are a necessity for me. I have bags and fine lines surrounding my eye. It just so happens that eyeshadow is my favorite product so when I apply it I tend to make that the focal point of my “look”. When my eyes are at their worst so is my eye makeup. The Cellumis Advanced Eye Gel is a serum that is supposed to dramatically reduce the signs of aging. It boasts being able to prevent puffiness and bags under the eyes, boost epidermal regeneration and lessen the appearance of dark circles and fine lines. Sounds awesome right?

I can’t wait to update you guys on my results with Cellumis, so be on the lookout. In the meantime, tell me your biggest skincare concern in the comments below!

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UPDATE: Burt’s Bees 28 Day Face Cleanse

May 2, 2015 3 Comments

This 28 Day Face Cleanse was sponsored by Burt’s Bees. All results are my own!

Hi everyone. You may remember the Burt’s Bees 28 Day Challenge that I started doing a couple weeks ago. As promised, I am going to be updating you on my progress. This is the first check in with you and I am happy to say that I think the products are working fabulously. Yay for the Burt’s Bees 28 Day Face Cleanse!

As you can see, my face has a LOT of freckles and some fine lines, but I think that my face mostly looks smooth and fresh and I am going to say that the Renewal Refining Cleanser has played a big part in that. It really makes my skin feel completely smooth after I use it and it does a good job at not leaving my face dried out like a lot of cleansers do. Exfoliating is such a key component in any skincare routine and I love that this cleanser has that built right in. Did I mention that this stuff smells great? Well, it does! Be on the look out for my next update in this 28 Day Face Cleanse!

Get a $3 off coupon for Burt’s Bees at Walmart and take the 28 Day Face Cleanse challenge with me! Also check out the sweepstakes going on!

Have you ever tried anything from Burt’s Bees before? Tell me in the comments below!

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Aveeno Sheer Hydration | Take The Tissue Test

April 29, 2015 16 Comments

I have become the post child of dry skin. I have never had a huge issue with dry skin before moving to the Pacific Northwest but I have seen my skin just shrivel up and flake away and it is making me panic. I have been using all kinds of lotions, and while I love so many there is something to be said about the ones that feel like you have nothing on your skin. Especially for your hands. Aveeno Sheer Hydration has a feather-light formula and after a few seconds of rubbing it into the skin it feels as though it isn’t there but the hydration definitely is.

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They are actually urging you to try the product for yourself and take the tissue test. I am going to tell you the 4 easy steps.

{one} Apply one pump of Aveeno Sheer Hydration to hands.

{two} Rub in lotion for 15 seconds.

{three} Lightly press tissue onto hand.

{four} Snap your fingers to feel the result: residue-free, hydrated skin that lasts 24 hours.

Excuse my face. I felt pretty awful yesterday and was down in my back so I took a nap after being out and about with my family half the day. I was dry from being outside and I thought it was the perfect time to take the test for myself. HAHA But it SOOO works. Honestly, you don’t need to use the tissue part at all. I applied one pump into my hands and rubbed it into my hands and took the little bit of excess and rubbed it onto my elbows and then snapped. Easy peasy and not greasy! (See what I did there?)

You can find Aveeno products in just about any store these days and also for you Prime lovers, you can even find Aveeno Sheer Hydration on Amazon! Tell me in the comments below: What do you look for in your daily moisturizing lotion?

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Burt’s Bees 28 Day Challenge

April 18, 2015 15 Comments

Tatcha | Japanese Face Massage

April 17, 2015 11 Comments

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I have been a ball of stress since moving a couple months ago. I am tense and sore from head to toe and I just can’t shake it. I have been enlisting the help of my husband with shoulder and back massages, but I wanted to do something in addition to those. That is where the Tatcha Akari Gold Massager stepped into focus. If you have never had a Japanese face massage before, then you are in for a treat.

In case you aren’t familiar, it is a gold-leafed massager whose elegant shape was inspired by Japanese acupressure. The TATCHA Akari Gold Massager can be heated or cooled to maximize benefits to the skin. The 24-karat gold leaf around a thermal core helps to keep the crystal cooler or warmer.

I got this gorgeous facial massager around Christmas time and I was so crazy with getting things organized for the upcoming move that I never had a chance to use it. A couple days ago I was digging through the boxes in my bathroom, half unpacking and half out of curiosity, and stumbled upon it. It felt like Christmas again when I opened the package and revisted it’s beauty.

Everyday since opening this package I have been giving myself a Japanese face massage after I cleans the skin as a part of my skincare routine. I can honestly say that I feel more at ease. I think I was holding a lot of tension throughout my face because somehow it feels more relaxed. The Akari Gold Massager can be used daily to awaken skin, release tension and detoxify through lymphatic cleansing; I feel like it works.

You can pick the Tatcha Akari Gold Massager to give yourself a Japanese face massage up at your local Barney’s!

So tell me in the comments below: Have you ever been so stressed you felt it in your face? Is that a thing? Have you ever tried Tatcha or their skincare products before?

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Stemology | Cell Reboot Ageless Mask

April 9, 2015 7 Comments

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As you know, I am a skincare mask FANATIC. It has been a while since I have mentioned a new mask here, but today I want to talk to you a little bit about the Stemology Cell Reboot Ageless Mask because I am kinda obsessed with it. Afterall, the warmer weather is peeking in here and there and I want my skin to be ready since I wear less makeup during the Spring and Summer. Masks are honestly a big bang for your buck because they usually contain tons of great ingredients and they can do a multitude of things at once, which is definitely true for this one.

The Stemology Cell Reboot Ageless Mask is an innovative skincare mask that contains a breakthrough formula to help exfoliate, tighten, lift and cleanse the skin all while helping reveal radiant skin once washed off. Hyaluronic Acid is included in this mask and I have said before that it is an amazing ingredient for moisture. It actually attracts and binds moisture to the skin leaving skin fuller, plumper and more youthful looking. Who doesn’t want that?

It also contains ingredients like Squalane (which is amazing), Carrot seed, Meadowfoam Seed and Argan Oils that provide regenerative support and restructuring for smoother skin and optimal cellular function.

It has been SUPER easy to add into my regular skincare routine. I do masks 2-3 times a week after cleansing and before the other steps like toning and moisturizing. Sometimes I just pop on the mask and write a blog post. It calms me. And I LOVE to pop on a mask and just walk out into my living room and give my family a good scare on a regular basis, except my family totally expects to see me with something smeared all of my face nowadays so the fun has kinda ran dry there.

A bunch of my friends within The Beauty Council are also reviewing this mask today and as a special thank you to our readers, Stemology is giving YOU a 25% off discount by using the code COUNCIL25 also FREE shipping on all orders over $100. Thank you, Stemology! Follow the hashtag #ForeverAgeless on twitter to see other reviews!

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Rodan + Fields UNBLEMISH

April 2, 2015 26 Comments

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It is no secret that I suffer from acne and discoloration. I have been plagued with this problem since puberty and here I am in my 30s still dealing with this problem. I have oily skin and my pores get clogged and all the other gross stuff that comes along with acne-prone skin. I have heard good things about Rodan + Fields skincare lately and was admittedly a little curious. I took the quiz that helps match you into a product range and it matched me with UNBLEMISH. I have been using the Rodan + Fields UNBLEMISH line for the last few weeks and I think they are solid products with proven ingredients!

1 Acne Treatment Sulfer Wash

The first step is the Acne Treatment Sulfer Wash. It is a medicated cleanser with 3% sulfer that unclogs the pores and helps reduce redness. I like the creaminess of this cleanser mask; it really is like a traditional face mask. I apply it to the areas of my face, let it sit for a minute or so and then move it around like a regular cleanser. It is like a little spa moment in my shower every morning!

2 Spot Fading Toner

Post-acne spots are so annoying. The Spot Fading Toner is an alcohol-free toner that contains 2% hydroquinone to lighten and prevent post-acne marks and spots. Salicylic acid removes dead skin cells, keeps pores clear, and prepares skin for treatment. And it is also no secret that I am a huge fan of salicylic acid! I have seen some stubborn spots simply disappear in the course of a few days with using this toner.

3 Dual Intensive Acne Treatment

The Dual Intensive Acne Treatment is a dual chamber delivery system to ensure maximum efficacy of benzoyl peroxide, helping prevent the development of new acne blemishes. The two pumps in one really appeals to the gadget lover in me. I have no idea why I like weird little things like that, but I do. Anyway… This treatment is a godsend. I use it morning and night and LOVE it!

4 Oil Control Lotion

I am extremely oily and the Oil Control Lotion is formulated specifically for acne-prone skin. It is a lightweight formula that controls oiliness as it protects against UV rays that intensify post-acne marks and uneven skin tone. It is the main reason my makeup has stayed looking good all day long lately. I wish it were bigger in size because it has become a staple.

My personal experience with Rodan + Fields has been great. I can only speak for the UNBLEMISH line, but I have friends that have raved over other lines. Reach out to my friend, Renee and she can get you going with whatever you need! Don’t forget to take the quiz so that you can be matched with the right product line for you!

Rodan + Fields UNBLEMISH is a fantastic skincare line for people that suffer from adult acne and dark spots. It is a 4 step regimen that works.

Tell me in the comments below: What is your biggest skincare concern?

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