PAULA’S CHOICE SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA LIQUID

PAULA’S CHOICE SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA LIQUID

What should Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid do for you?

• Makes skin smoother and eliminates dry, rough patches
• Increases skin cell turnover rate
• Allows other skin care products to work better
• Helps fade signs of sun damage, including wrinkles

 (My 1st days with Paula's Choice):
 I wasn't sure about this type of exfoliation. I am use to the typical granular exfoliating creams or scrubs. This type of an exfoliate makes me think that my skin need to burn to get the desired effect. This was not the case at all. I didn't feel any burning or discomfort at all. Surprised at how mild it has been and I am able to use it twice a day as recommended. My skin has had some improvements and so far am loving it. My pours are smaller and my skin feels smoother. I can't wait to see the results in the upcoming days and weeks. I am hoping to diminish my hyperpigmentation.

 (Several weeks after)
I have noticed a significant improvement in my skin's texture and my fine lines diminishing. The biggest improvement was the size of my pores. The area around my nose was the worst and at this point my pores are barely noticeable. Consistency is key for this and any product to work. . 


I apply this every night before bed making sure to focus on my cheeks, nose and forehead. Those are areas of my concern for my fine lines and large pores. In the photos below you can see how my skins texture is smoother and my hyper pigmentation on my checks appear blurred. Even some of my freckles on my nose have faded. It is so impressive to me since I think  my skin looks 

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• head to PaulasChoice.com for more info on what a BHA exfoliant can (and should) do.

The leave-on exfoliant retails for $23 and is available online at PaulasChoice.com, Dermstore.com, SkinStore.com, Beauty.com and Birchbox.com, as well as at select Pharmacy stores

A great investment for an improvement in your skin.

I received this free product and samples from BzzAgent to review, however all opinions are my own.#GotItFree

Amara Organics Vitamin C review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Amara Organics Vitamin C review

I have been trying out Vitamin C serums lately. 
What's different about this one?? 
This one not only has Vit C, hyaluronic acid and Vit E. 
This has been drastically minimizing the size of my pores on my face. Especially around my nose area. 
I apply it day and night. I use a few drops focusing around my nose and my cheeks where I have some hyper pigmentation and around my crows feet. It only takes a couple of seconds to absorb and then you can apply any other serum or moisturizer you desire. I put it right where I have my moisturizer so I don't forget to apply it before it.  

Product information: 

• HIGHEST QUALITY VITAMIN C AVAILABLE: Our potent 20% Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin E is gentle, yet highly effective. We use only the best, plant-based ingredients available, with no parabens, no alcohol, and no animal testing. Made in the USA.
• VITAMIN C WORKS! Vitamin C is recommended by a famous doctor on TV for a reason. He named it as his #1 anti-aging secret that can help drop a decade from your face. He explained that topical vitamin C is 20 times more effective than taking it orally to replenish your skin's vitamin C levels that naturally decline over time. He also added that combining vitamins C and E together gives a "super powerful anti-aging punch."
• POWERFUL ANTI-AGING BENEFITS: Proven to stimulate collagen and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Brightens and smooths skin for a more radiant and youthful complexion. Powerful antioxidants neutralize free radicals to prevent and reverse sun damage and fade sun spots and discoloration.
• MORE THAN JUST ANTI-AGING: In addition to its powerful anti-aging properties, our customers have reported that our Vitamin C Serum has helped to shrink pores, clear up acne, prevent breakouts, and minimize the appearance of acne scars.
• ★ WORKS OR YOUR MONEY BACK ★ Manufacturer's Guarantee: We back our products up with a 365-day hassle-free money back guarantee, no matter where you buy our product. There is absolutely no risk to you when you order now! If you are not completely satisfied, simply contact us and we will give you a full refund, no questions asked (you do not even have to return the bottle). Our #1 priority is to make sure our customers are completely happy.

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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.

Purex Crystals 30 days of freshness Giveaway

Purex Crystals

30 days of long lasting freshness

Another variety of Purex Crystals fabric softener anti-static sheets available. Oh how I am addicted to them. I not only use them for my clothes in the dryer, but all over the house too. 

I leave one in the car and at the end of a hot day my car ALWAYS smell fantastic. They are actually better than those car fresheners. Don't throw out your old used sheets. Use them for dusting, picking up pet hair or cleaning you water faucets too. 

To celebrate the release of the New Purex® Crystals Dryer Sheets, the Purex® brand will be hosting a Sweepstakes. One grand prize winner will receive $500 and a year’s supply of Purex® Crystals Dryer Sheets while 50 2nd place winners will receive a coupon for free Purex® Crystals Dryer Sheets! The Try Your Luck & WIN $500 by clicking here 

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Petit Vour Luxe Vegan Box Giveaway

Petit Vour Beauty Box Giveaway

Jane Scrivner Skin care Full Size $49-$55

Kimberly Parry Organics Creamy Cleanse Full Size $79

Lily Lolo Eyeshadow Quad $32

Harvey Prince in Yoganini Full Size $21

These are some Quick photos from the April Petit Vour Beauty Box.  

Some notes about Petit Vour:

> We launched in May 2013 and as of April 2014 will have our new site running alongside our much anticipated Petit Vour Shop. The shop carries featured brands and makes shopping easy breezy. Each product has a thorough breakdown to give each shopper the inside scoop (to figure out if it's right for her) before she buys. We also offer loyalty points and FREE SHIPPING (no minimum!).

> Our monthly subscription box is an excellent way to try cruelty-free, hand-picked vegan products before you buy. We offer a wide selection of brands and products to expose you to the newest and finest. For only $15, you can sample from incredibly brands, earn points for reviewing the product(s) in our shop and score free shipping. > We're based out of Texas, have a mad love for animals and aim to make a positive impact on an otherwise cruel and senseless industry. How? By drawing attention to those who pour time, research & (most of all) LOVE into their products without harming our furry friends. 

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Vitamin C Serum Skin Care Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Vitamin C Serum Skin Care Review

Product Informaion: 
See The Anti Aging Power Of Vitamin C + E + Hyaluronic Acid & Instantly Gain Brighter More Radiant Beautiful Skin Upon Application with our Professional Anti-Aging Serum.

Our Facial Serum Contains Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Suspended in a Concentrated base of Pure Vegan Hyaluronic Acid For Superior Anti Aging Effects.

-  Vitamin C helps smooth and firm skin and fade brown spots by inhibiting the free radicals that trigger wrinkling, sagging, and other aging changes. Apply Vitamin C in the morning,  to protect your skin from free radicals caused by sun damage.

- With bounds of studies singing its praise, Vitamin E is a skincare superstar. The vitamin has been proven to ease dryness and boosts skin’s UV defense.

- Hyaluronic acid, or sodium hyaluronate as it’s also known, has become a serious skincare staple. It’s the body’s own hydrating molecule, able to absorb up to 1000 times its own weight in water and responsible for keeping our skin plump, smooth and supple. Sadly, our natural levels deplete as we age, so fight off fine lines and a loss of skin tone with our latest Vitamin C Serum.
 
- Vitamin C Serum Is Proven To Stimulate Collagen & Reduce Fine Lines & Wrinkles and neutralizes Free Radicals
- Made in the USA 

Love that there is a dropper to use. I can use the exact amount I wish to without waste. I also do not need to touch the dropper or the opening of the bottle which make it more likely to stay clean and not accumulate additional germs or bacteria. It has a 

Here is what  think: 

I am in love with using vitamin C Serum on my face. truly think it does an amazing job on my pores. My skin's texture has also improved and it not so dry and feeling tight. I was starting to get fine lines moving down to my cheeks below my eyes. I have been using it consistently and am happy to say when I do not use it or forget to apply it I get up and do it right away. I do not want the benefits that have been happening to stop. Take a couple drops and rub in to your face. It dries in a few seconds and  is ready for my moisturizer. There is no burning or irritation. You will not see an immediate improvement in the fine lines. You do have to be consistent and in time you will be happy with the results. 

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.

100% Pure Organic Argan Oil by foxbrim Review + Giveaway

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
100% Pure Organic Argan Oil by foxbrim Review + Giveaway

I have heard so much about Argan Oil. It is talked about every where, mostly for our face and hair. I recently purchased a shampoo and conditioner with Argan oil in it. It is showing up in so many products by many huge companies.  

I have been using a two drops added to my nightly facial moisturizer and using the residual left on my fingers for my elbows. Then i use a couple drops for my feet (toes and heels).  

This helps give me the extra moisture I need during the night. The dropper is easy to control what you need. There is no odor to deter you from using it. By adding Foxbrim's 100% Pure Argan Oil to your products on your own you know that it is in there and you can add as much as you like to get the result you want. 

Product Info: 
This is 100% pure certified organic argan oil. Sourced directly from Morocco with no additives, fragrances or parabens. This is 100% Arginia Spinosa.

Foxbrim's 100% Pure Argan Oil is an excellent option for those looking for the all-natural solution for radiant beauty. Argan oil provides multiple benefits for both skin and hair. Rich in Vitamin E and essential fatty acids, argan oil has become known as 'liquid gold' by cultures the world over as the ultimate beauty oil. 
Reduces & heals inflammation, redness and scaring. 
Just a few DROPS is enough to see results in DAYS. 
If you are consistent with use, your skin will show you the changes. Of course upon application to you legs it give you a great glow.

The best thing is that here are no added fragrances, additives and parabens. 

If you are interested in winning one for yourself enter in the Rafflecopter below. 


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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.

Birchbox April 2014

Here is another Birchbox.

I have been battling with myself to continue on or not with Birchbox. It is hit or miss monthly and more misses than hits. Lets see what we have this month. This is just a run down of what's in here more than how each one performs. 

This is the only thing in the Box I have tried so far. Since I just got the box in.

This is one I am so so excited to try and HAVE. theBalm cosmetics sample of How "Bout Them Apples? Cheek & Lip Cream. The full size has 6 shades and is $32. I am not one for these lip pies in a pan, but I really love the color and how it looks like my lips are just flushed. Not to mention the velvety feel. I thought it would have a fruity scent to it, but there is none. 

I am a ColorClub Fangirl. However when I heard we were going to be getting a shade from ColorClub's the Gala's Gems Collection I was hoping for another shade, but I got the "Heirloom Pearls"  ($3.25). It is available in the BirchBox Shop in a set of 4 for $13. It's not a bad deal considering you will be getting 4 shades. I personally prefer to get smaller bottles of polish since I don't think I have ever used a whole bottle of andy color polish up before. ColorClub usually have very opaque polishes and I am hoping this will be no different.

AMAZING coverage! One coat will do it, but this is 2 coats in the picture. 

•  Breakfast At... is an emerald pearl that bears a striking resemblance to a certain iconic jewelry box. 
• Heirloom Pearls, Gala’s admitted favorite of the whole collection, is an opulent off-white. 
• Gold Struck is an understated, soft gold that’s subtle enough for daytime wear.
• Aquamarine Azulino is a pearly sky blue with a hint of shimmer .

This one I have never heard of before. Nazelie Moisturizing night cream. The full size is a WHOPPING $58 for a 1oz size. This sample size is approximately $13.94. WOW!! I am shocked!. I cannot wait to see the miracle it is going to do for such a price. It is an Olive Oil based night cream. Wish me luck!

Number 4 High Performave Hair care, Clarifying Shampoo and Reconstructing Masque. So it is a clarifying shampoo and masque. I hope the masque is to dye for! The full size Clarifying shampoo is $32 for 8.5 oz.  (sample size $3.76)

Reconstructing masque is $58 for 5.1 oz. (sample $2.84)

Shampoo - Extremely thick and gooey and takes a little work to mix in your hair, but leaves your hair soft and silky which is completely the opposite of what I expected from a clarifying shampoo. It had a residue on my hair. it was good, but too expensive for me. 

Masque - Very disappointed. I expected something amazing. The texture was odd, it was white and almost like elmers glue and actually kind of smelled like it too. I left it on for at least 5 minutes and my hair was not soft and silky. I was softer after the shampoo and before this masque. My hair was actually difficult to brush through. :( Not good.  

Sorry there was one more item, but I ate it! I guess it was yummy cause I ate even the little crumbs. I have to say the salty crumbs were the best part too. It was a KIND BAR, Maple Pumpkin Seeds with Sea Salt. My first KIND BAR ever. It was so with it. So sorry but I promise it was yummy! 

A pack of 15 - $11.88 (approx. 78cents or one)

The entire box is with over $25 join here too

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If you are interested to join click the link above!
Ultimately the BirchBox points keeps me hooked to Birchbox! I love earning the points every month and then spending them on high dollar items I probably wouldn't buy otherwise. On to the next month!

Cool Way Review

True Smooth by Cool Way

The packaging is snazzy. It is something that calls to you when it is on the counter. I have to say since it is shiny I tend to notice it sitting on my counter and think, I am going to use that. Other items on my counter just blend in and tend to get forgotten or I think about using it when I am already done with my hair routine. 

The nozzle is easy to use since it is in a trigger fashion. 

The pics above are at the end of my work day. Still looking great and shiny

I really love the look and the easy of doing my hair this way. I like that I do not have to use the DIRECT heat from my flat iron to achieve my daily look. I would normally flat iron every morning and I dread it since I feel like I am frying my hair on a regular basis. Cool Way lets me do the same thing with less heat directly on my hair and still has a healthy shine. I need to have this in my life always.

My hair is not curly, but is wavy. The above picture on the left is my hair when not straightened and the right is straightened using the True Smooth from Cool Way.

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I was very surprised how well the Cool Way worked.  My hair was so smooth without a flat iron. I notmally have to seal it with a flat iron to get this shiny finish.
It also claims to cut drying time down. I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised that this was true. I normally do not blow dry my hair cause it take too long to do since I have very long hair and I really do not have the patience for this. I normally wash it at night and flat iron in the morning. I decided to try it out and instead of taking 20-30 minutes it really took just under 15 minutes! Ok I want to know how does this work?

I had a bunch of complements on my hair at work as well. It's nice to get compliments!

Interested in saving your hair from a lot of heat damage?? Check it out !

Use CODE: BeautyStat14 to receive a 10% discount on all °Coolway purchases at getcoolway.com  (not including shipping revenue and taxes).

This item was provided for review courtesy of BeautyStat.com.

Purex No SORT Review and GIVEAWAY

Oh yes! The label says NO SORT!

I have to say I was very hesitant about this. Of course when I wash the laundry I ALWAYS sort them. Colors or darks and Whites with very lights. When my other half does the laundry it's a free for all. It never fails that something White comes out dingy or with the rainbow effect and is COMPLETELY RUINED!!

Example Top is WHITE!! bottom is DINGY 

I almost think he does the laundry like that on purpose or maybe because he has no important "Whites" that it makes no difference to him. I of course decided to go the safe rout for this challenge and use my son's T-Shirt. Why risk ruining a perfectly good shirt (just in case).

Well the shirt wash't ruined and it was washed with all the black, dark blue and some very colorful items of clothing.

While this left the tested shirt safe from rainbow land I think I won't stress so much about him doing the laundry. Although when I do the laundry I will probably continue to separate my clothes like I prefer to do.

On the other hand, my other half is kind of too lazy to open the drawer under the washing machine to choose a detergent, so I will leave this one right on top of the washing machine for his washing days. Better be safe than sorry right?!

Well yes this is definitely the best part for you!! That's right as it says in the title, It's a GIVEAWAY too! You know the drill. Fill out the rafflecoppter below and Good Luck!

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The Purex brand provided me with a sample of Purex No Sort for Colors detergent in exchange for a product review. However, all the opinions expressed are my own