Gentlemen Need Exfoliation Too

My husband is a "manly man". He is not a manicure face care kind of guy. I could not believe when I got him to agree to try Valentia Exfoliating Scrub for Men. I honestly wondered if once I got it he would use it one time and never pick it up again. I just hoped if this happened that my son might like it because he does take good care of his skin. As a last resort I hoped it would not be something that was very gritty and horrible smelling so if all else failed even maybe I could put the product to use or my dad. I had a plan you see because I expected I would need it!

I got the scrub and handed it to my husband. He kind of just looked at it like "ok now what?" I asked him to use it and let me know his thoughts. The first few days it just sat there collecting dust. Finally I got him to try it. One use and he was hooked! He liked the product. He said it was very simple to use. Rub it on and then he washes it off in the shower. He did not have to wait for the product to sit like so many of the lady products you use on your face. He was very happy about that. He has been using this regularly since that first use.

The product has a manly smell but it is not over powering. This was wonderful because over powering scents the hubby has trouble with. The smell to me is like a mans deodorant or body wash. It has a nice mild manly scent. The container is simple. Just a black jar with a screw on lid. This was also a plus for my husband. He does not like all the bling or bells and whistles a lot of my products come with.

My hubby does have a beard. So even a beard does not halt the benefit of this product. He said the only thing that it seems like to him is he has to use a little more in the area where his beard is. The product washes out easily and does not leave his beard looking bad. It is not a greasy or oily product that leaves behind a nasty residue. The product goes a long way. Even with needing more for his beard the product is lasting him well.

Since my husband has started using this product regularly I have noticed his blemishes have cleared up. His skin looks clean and clear. His pores are not clogged and look healthy. In my humble opinion this product has helped his skin to look younger.

Women can use this product if they can get it away from their man long enough. It does not hurt a females skin. You can use very little of it. It leaves your face feeling clean and clear. I have tried it a few times just to get a feel for how the product performs. I am leaving it for my hubby however because I have a ton of these wonderful product to use for myself.

I have to give Valentia a huge kudos for making such a wonderful product for men. My husband has never used this type of product before. I am amazed he is using it regularly. He is all about simplicity and this product met those wants and has helped with facial problems that he has been experiencing. It would be crazy not to use it. 

I did receive this product for free or at a discount in exchange for an honest unbiased review. This review has not been influenced by the means I obtained the product or the company making or selling the product. The opinions here are 100% my own after my observation of my hubby's skin and a couple uses on my own.

If interested in this product for a man in your life you can find it here

A Double Doozy

It is no secret that I love Valentia products. You can imagine how happy I was when I realized I was going to get to try two more new products from the brand. I was chosen to try a skin detoxifying mask and an exfoliating scrub.Both products are amazing and here is the reason that I say that.

Both products performed with amazing results. The products are both in easy open and close jars. The exfoliating scrub is in a smaller jar than most Valentia products but there is still plenty of product for your buck. This jar is also a dark color instead of the normal light. I liked the change up. It adds a bit of different look to my Valentia collection. The clay mask had a nice light smell. I think it smells really good but is not full of perfume. The exfoliating scrub had very little smell at all.

Both products are easy to use with a slight difference between the two. When using the clay mask there is an approximately a 20 minute wait while the product works. The exfoliating scrub is much like a face wash. You put the scrub on your face and can then immediately wash it off with no wait time for it to work. Personally I prefer a no wait time but the time spent waiting for the clay mask to work is well worth the results you will get. This being said the clay mask sits up during your wait time. It will turn a white color and it reminded me of a mime. Some ladies will probably want to hide out while the mask works its magic. I chose to go sit with my husband while I waited in which he told me that mamma looked weird. If you call looking like a mime weird than yes I would agree that I did.The scrub goes on clear but can be washed off so you do not have to worry about anyone seeing you. Both products will wash right off with a cloth and warm water. You can choose to shower to get it off or just wash your face at the sink. Either way will work fine.

These products left my skin feeling fresh and smooth. I loved the softness and the glow that I had after using these products. I am once again extremely satisfied with my decision to give these products a try.I had no negative side effects from using either product. The clay mask did get warm on my face when I first applied it and I was worried that I would not be able to use it but the heat soon subsided and I had no further problems. I remain a huge Valentia fan!

I did receive both these products for free or at a discount in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. This review has not been influenced by the means I have obtained these products or by the company making or selling the product. The opinions here are 100% my own after my use and evaluation of both products.

Interested in either of these products?

                                                      






The Valentia Skin Detoxifying Mask can be found here











Eternal Youth Exfoliating Scrub can be found here 

Mime Going to Say You Should Check It Out & Get Yours Today!

Would You Like Bright Eyes in the Mornings?

 Ladies regardless of age we all suffer from dark circles and puffiness around our eyes at some point. The as we age throw in the wrinkles to go right along with the bags and big purple circles. We look like Halloween has come early and we don't even need the face paint to touch up our costume. Well if it is not Halloween and you would like to get rid of those horrid eyes I know a product that can help!

Valentia True Glow Eye Cream is just what you need! This is a wonderful product that I can honestly say I enjoy using. The cream comes in a dark bottle with a pump top. The first time you use the product you may think the cream is never coming out but I promise if you keep pumping the lid it will come out. The cream is yellowish in color with a nice subtle smell. It is not a perfume smell just a hint of scent. The cream is smooth and silky.

I apply the cream below my eyes and on top of my eyelids as well. Immediately as I rub I feel a warm tingly feeling. It is not painful or uncomfortable, just enough that you notice it. My eyes immediately feel refreshed and look brighter.  My eyes feel soft and silky smooth. The bags and circles begin to vanish. The longer you use the cream the less and less problems you will see each morning when you look in the mirror. This cream is very quick and easy to use! It takes less than 10 minutes to be completely done and I look tons better for those few quick minutes.

I have used other Valentia products and though they too were amazing this eye cream has totally amazed me. I knew that it would work because this is an exceptional company but I had no idea it would work miracles in the very first use. I now use this product every morning and love the results I am seeing.

I give this product a 5 out of 5 stars. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who suffers from dark circles, puffiness, wrinkles, or just tired looking eyes. I would recommend it because I love the results that I am seeing. Other eye creams may work but most require time to really show results, Valentia True Glow Eye Cream begins to work the very first time it is used. That is what all us ladies need before we head into another stressful day at work!


 Like to try Valentia True Glow Eye Cream for yourself please see the Amazon listing here.


I did receive this product for free or at a discount in exchange for
my honest unbiased review. How I received this product, the manufacture, or company selling this product has in no way influenced this review. The opinions here are 100% my own after my use and evaluation of this product.

Ultimate Smile Professional At-Home Teeth Whitening Kit

Who of us don't want a nice pearly white smile? How many would love to be able to get professional results without the expensive price tag and time at the dentist? If this is you read on!

The Ultimate Smile Professional At-Home Teeth Whitening Kit is a great addition to a brushing routine. The kit comes with a upper and lower tray, 2 tubes of gel, a plastic case to keep your trays in when not in use, and simple instructions on how to use this product. The trays are great because you can heat them in hot water and then mold them to your mouth for an exceptional whitening experience tailored to fit your teeth. Once you have the trays molded simply add a bit of the gel and insert the trays in your mouth from 5-15 minutes depending on your teeth sensitivity. When the time is up take out the trays and rinse your mouth! That is it and the results are immediately noticeable. Of course don't forget to wash out your trays and put them back in your case for safe keeping until your next whitening! Set up your routine on how often you want to use the kit depending on how sensitive your teeth are. Those without sensitive teeth may want to use it a couple times a week while those with more sensitivity may only need to whiten ever week or two. The choice is yours!

This kit is very simple to use and only requires a bit of time. The taste is not horrible but not a tasty treat either. The trays though never comfortable can be trimmed to make the experience as bearable as possible. The results are fantastic! Since you should only use a little bit of gel each time you whiten the product lasts for more than just 2 uses. If you do end up accidentally using too much gel in the tray there will be a spill over into your mouth which is neither tasty or pleasant. You will drool and not look at all like a cute St.Bernard puppy while you are doing it!

All this being said this is another product that I received at a discount in exchange for an honest unbiased review. The opinions here are 100% my own after my use and evaluation of this product. This post has not been influenced from the discount or the company who makes this product. If you would like to know more about this product please click here 
 

Do You Want to Tan Your Hide? Glow2Go Self Tanning Towelettes

 

I have to say this was one opportunity that I had to think on before I accepted because self tanning is something I don't normally do. I have a fear of an orange glow, an uneven tan, or nasty looking ankles and knees. These things have to be done just right you know. I did decide however with summer around the corner and me with no plans on getting much sun or using a tanning bed that this might be a favorable option to get a little glow on this pale skin of mine. Here is what I have discovered about me and self tanning.

There are 20 individually wrapped towelettes in the box I received. Each one is simple to open and simple to use. Open the dispense side of the box, take out one packaged towelette, tear the package open and then you are ready to begin rubbing on your tan. I only used these on my legs and feet to begin because I wanted to see how well I could do with application before I tried to tan anywhere that might actually be seen. When I first used the towelette I didn't think it had done very much but by that night I could easily see where that I had tanned. The next day I tried to even up the tan with the areas that were a bit lighter. I continued on this path seeking my even tan however I have a couple spots that just refused to take the tan despite me using the towelettes in these areas first. The parts that tanned looked nice but the spot that would not tan kind of just messed up my whole mojo!

 I did like the product and really don't think my tanning spot problem is related to the problem but more over something about my skin. One towelett did both my feet and legs. I would just try to alternate where I started with each towel because the first part of the application was when the towelett was the wettest.

 If you are an experienced self-tanner who uses this type of product this one is wonderful for its ease of use and convenience. I did not have any orange look to my skin. I would have liked a little more freedom to add even amounts of product each time I used it but rotating out the areas I started with seemed to work pretty well. I would suggest using gloves during application so that you do not turn your hands any odd colors. Overall I was pretty happy with this product I would say a 4 out of 5 stars. I have just decided until I can figure out why I have a spot that will not tan maybe I should just halt with the applications.

 If this is a product that you are interested in please see their Amazon listing here.

 I received this product for a discount in exchange for an honest unbiased review. This review has not been influence from the discount or company in any way. These opinions are 100% my own after my use and evaluation of the product. I would not recommend or endorse in any way a product that I did not try and like.

 

Dark Spot Corrector...Erasing Time & Damage...

Well friends I am back with yet another review of another product that I am fairly fond of. Dark Spot Corrector by Belle Peau Beauty really does help improve the look of your skin. I love using the product under my eyes where I have some fairly dark spots but I also use it on my entire face to make my whole face glow and shine with an even complexion.

 The bottle is a convenient pump which makes dispensing the product very easy. You can do your entire face with only a few pumps of the product. The corrector is a clear looking gel once dispensed. I usually pump it onto my hand and not just my fingers because the product is a bit thin and can be a bit runny. I usually apply this right out of the shower. Once I have it on my face I rub it in and spread it quickly because it absorbs quickly into the skin. The end result is nothing pasty or heavy. Once it absorbs you do not feel like you have even put anything on your face. The product is gentle enough to use everyday. It does not dry out the skin or cause irritation.

I would recommend this product to my family and friends or anyone who would like to get an even skin tone and glowing skin. If this is a product you would like to check out just click here

I did receive this product from a review site at a discounted price in exchange for an honest unbiased review. This discount or the company did not influence this review in any way. These opinions are 100% my own after my use and evaluation of this product which I have tried and honestly liked. I would NEVER recommend a product that I did not like or that did not perform as it is supposed to.

 

Even Glow Serum- Sweet Skin Until Day's End

I am going to be honest when I first saw my invitation to join this Tomoson task I was excited but very skeptical. The product made many promises but I did not know if it would ever live up to the promises made. I also did not know if I would like using the dropper in place of the pump bottle. Since receiving the product I have completely changed my mind about what works in a beauty routine and what will probably be more trouble than it is worth.  

The dropper design works great with this product because it is a thicker serum and not so thin it runs all over your face during application. The serum is thick enough to put on your face and then rub in, not try to rub in as you are trying to cover your face. The smell is not too bold but a light pleasant smell. The color is yellowish so it is easy to see just where you have put the serum and also know just how much you have used. A full dropper is a bit too much for my face. Once the serum is applied it only takes seconds to rub into your skin. The serum is fast absorbed with no sticky or pasty residue left behind to make your face feel heavy or pasty. Once applied and massaged into the skin you can go on about your normal beauty routine whether that be a moisturizer or makeup.  

 I have fallen in love with Even Glow Serum because it is so simple to use and the results are already noticeable. My skin tone is more even, my skin has a healthy glow, and though I have had a few pimples while using the product they soon disappear and my face is clear. You can even use your normal acne medicine while using the serum if you need to. My skin no longer has dryness or any flakes. Since a little of this serum goes a long way the product is lasting very well, so it is not something you are going to have to purchase all the time. This is a product that I would recommend to my family and friends who suffer from splotchy skin color, dry skin, wrinkles, or who just wants a product to make them feel great about their skin!  

I did receive this product at a discount in exchange for an honest unbiased review. This review is in no way influenced from receiving the product discounted or by the company. This is 100% my opinion after using and evaluating Even Glow Serum.

 

Herbalist Vitamin C Serum Worth the Price....

Herbalist Vitamin C Serum was the first serum of this type that I have tried. I did receive the product at a discount in exchange for an unbiased honest review. That is what you are about to read here, this review is in no way influenced by the purchase of this product at a discounted price and is in no way influenced by the company. The opinions are 100% my own after my use and evaluation of this product.

 I must admit I do like this product very well. It is very simple to use and the bottle is designed as a pump. This is great because there is no mess during use and no left over product to have to waste or try to get back into a bottle! Applying the serum is very simple, pump onto your finger or hand and apply to your face and neck. The skin will absorb the serum very quickly and there is no pasty icky feeling left behind. The serum itself is a great texture for applying and does not run or is not so pasty it will not smooth onto your skin.

The only slight con that I have is that the serum needs to be kept cool for it to stay at its very best. It is actually recommended that you refrigerate the product after use. This is all fine and dandy as long as you remember to put the product back in your fridge after each use. The feel of the cool serum is actually quite nice on a fresh clean face but I do admit easy to forget to keep that way in the rush rush day to day busy cycle of life.

 If you remember to take proper care of your serum it seems that a bottle lasts a good deal of time. I can tell very little is missing out of mine and I use it every day and have for the past week or so. I can tell a difference in the softness and smoothness of my skin. I can also see a more even color and less redness around my cheeks. This leads me to believe that the product is doing its job!

 Interested in more information about Herbalist Vitamin C serum here is a link you can check out!

CLICK HERE Herbalist Vitamin C Serum

SensatioNail Gel Starter Kit Follow Up Week 2

Well I am a few days late with my promised follow up to my first review of the SensatioNail Gel Starter kit but here it is.

 I learned many valuable lessons this week with this gel polish. Number one when the polish starts hanging on everything on the upper part of your nail you probably should not pull on it or else it will peel back and then when you try to push it back in place it breaks. Next I learned one should not soak hands in 100% acetone, because first it will burn, then skin will turn a ghostly white, then nails will become brittle and break if you look at them. I began removing the polish with half a small glass bowl of acetone sitting in a slightly larger bowl of warm water and I finished with much less than half a bowl of acetone and a bowl of cold water. Where the acetone went I have not idea but I suspect probably my skin and yes the water was honestly no longer warm, it took that long to remove. I applied the polish in probably less than 30 minutes and it probably took an hour to an hour and a half to get it off. The acetone was taking forever so I cheated and used an electric manicure set to speed up the process. Had my patience not ran out and I continued with the acetone I would have probably been there for at least 2 hours removing polish. This is my biggest gripe about this product it takes much too long to take it off once it is applied even after weeks of wear. I am considering purchasing the removal tool but am not sure I want to invest that much time in removing polish. On another negative side my nails were very brittle and a few broke once the polish was removed.

On an up side the polish was two days shy of staying intact for 2 weeks. On day 10 I had the major chips begin because I picked at the polish when it was hanging on things around my cuticles. My nails had grown a good deal while wearing the polish but sadly many broke once the polish was removed.

 Overall I must retract my first rating and submit this review with a 5 star approval. I loved that the polish lasted but did not love that it stayed even when fighting with 100% pure acetone to get rid of it. If the company could invent a better removal method I would be happier with the product. As of now I have not talked myself into applying more of the polish because I can not stand the thought of time I will have to invest to take it off. Was it pretty, shiny, and did it last? Yes it was and yes it did. The shine lasted until the final removal, it was just missing in a few of the chipped off places. The only chip I had the first week was a thumb nail (pictured in my first post) that I did not seal correctly with the primer and polish. The second week I added chips when the polish began to hang around my cuticles on everything I touched. Had I left the polish alone I believe I could have managed another day of wear before I had to remove it but it was just getting on my nerves too bad.

 If you have plenty of patience to sit and apply and then sit even longer to remove nail polish this starter kit is going to be for you. If you are however like me and like instant gratification you are probably not going to find this kit the perfect answer to all your nail troubles. This my friends, is my opinion of SensatioNail gel polish starter kit. 

Polish peeling from the cuticle of my thumb nail around the end of week 2

See how much the nail started to peel from the cuticle

Look at how much nail there is before the paint, this is the growth while they were painted with the polish

Do You Know Who Invented Neutrogena Hand Cream?

As I said earlier this has been a great year for me with bzz agent, right before the end of the year I got chosen for yet another campaign, yes you guessed it for Neutrogena Norwegian Hand Cream. Just as before I am only sharing my opinion on the product and its performance, I am in no way profiting from this post by either bzz agent or Neutrogena.


 Pros: Great value, easy to find to purchase, a little bit goes a long way, comes in two varieties, helps chapped skin and moisturizes.  

Cons: A bit sticky when first applied.

 Neutrogena Norweigian Hand Cream really does live up to the slogan on the bottle "just a dab heals dry skin" and as a bonus it goes a long way. I have been using the fragrance free Hand Cream I received in my bzz kit for a few days and my skin is really thankful for it. Though the lotion is a little sticky when you first apply it the feeling does go away after a while leaving your skin feeling moisturized and conditioned. If you have chapped, dry, flaky skin just a dab of this product and it begins to disappear!

 If you like scent with your product you might want to consider purchasing the Original formula because the fragrance free has little smell and the smell it does have is more like Vasoline than perfume. It is a great choice if you have sensitive skin or allergies to fragrance but will do little to get compliments on smelling good. The hint of smell it does have will not carry with you and vanishes after a few minutes of rubbing.

As an added bonus Neutrogena Norweigian Hand Cream helps heal broken cuticles for a beautiful manicure or can be used to help protect your lips from harsh climate. You know it is gentle if it can be applied to the delicate skin of your lips!

Another benefit this product is a super value retailing at approximately $4.99 for a 2 oz bottle expected to last for approximately 200 applications. If you purchase a hand lotion and chap stick you will spend about the same or more than one bottle of this awesome hand cream will cost you!

 For a little history lesson and some "now you know knowledge" can you guess who invented this super product, I bet the answer will shock you.

Answer: FisherMEN off the coast of Norway according to legend! Told you it was a shock who would have thought men would invent a product like hand cream to stand the test of time for forty years?

 Now for your knowledge: Neutrogena Norwegian Hand Cream received the 2012 Good Housekeeping Seal award, heals 6 signs of damage with just a dab including chapping, dryness, dry cuticles, splitting nails, scaliness, and roughness aka (alligator skin). Last but not least it was the first hand cream to use concentrated glycerin to heal the skin.

Overall I have to give this product a 9 out of 10, which I do rarely. I give this rating because I feel this product lives up to the promise it makes, is a great value, and has multiple uses, making the product not only a good deal but a wise purchase.

CoverGirl blastflipstick Color Combos to Smile About

I am one happy bzz agent this year! I have been invited to and received many campaigns to try new products this year. One of the recent campaigns I received was for the CoverGirl BlastFlipStick. Before I begin my review I want you to know that I am not associated with CoverGirl in any way and I will not profit from the sale of any of their merchandise. I am just a consumer who has received one of their products through the bzz agent corporation and I want to share that experience with you to help guide you in your own purchase decision.

 Pros: Ease of use, two colors in one tube, easy to find to purchase, smooth light texture.  

Cons: A bit expensive, requires reapplication fairly often.

To begin my review I want to note that the color selection is awesome. The tubes are designed so that you do not receive just one color but instead two. This can be real sweet for those ladies who like to change their look throughout the day, grab a bite or drink with friends after a day at the office, or who just likes to freshen up their look. The color goes on smooth and rich with little effort and without using a ton of the product. This is a plus because even if you do not have a mirror if you are talented with your lipstick you can still apply a fresh coat and using less means the product lasts longer. The downside is you will have to reapply after meals and if you sip drinks often.

Another plus for CoverGirl BlastFlipStick is the ease of finding the product in stores. Most of your local mass merchandisers and pharmacies will have a selection of the beautiful colors right in their cosmetics department. This means no extra stops to pick up that to "smile for color." On the downside expect to pay slightly more for BlastFlipStick than you do for a normal CoverGirl lipstick, prices I have seen are running around 8 bucks. Just remember you are not getting just one color but two, that is as long as both colors in the tube are those that you really like and will wear.

The BlastFlipStick makes wonderful gifts for the ladies in your life. I gave my mother one of my 3 free tubes that I received in my bzz kit for a Christmas gift. I felt a twinge of ouch as I parted with a beautiful pink shade but quickly realized it was worth it when I saw the smile on her face. In her own words she "absolutely loves her BlastFlipStick!" In a side note confession I have one tube laying on my bathroom sink for easy access in the morning and I have one in my purse to take along with me through my day. Between the two my smile remains softly shaded and conditioned.

 Overall I would give this product an 8 out of 10.

 I hope this review has helped you learn a bit about the BlastFlipStick by CoverGirl. I hope if you are wishing to purchase this review has helped you make your purchase decision. Good luck to you and keep that smile shaded and conditioned!