Review: Miracalis Anti Aging Facial Serum

These days everyone is concerned with how to prevent the signs of aging effecting their skin. As an Esthetician 90% of the clients I see in for facials on a daily basis say they are concerned with aging skin, so I always recommend a great anti-aging serum, so when I got the chance to try out the Miracalis Anti-Aging Facial Serum I was really skeptical since there are so many on the market. I have been using this Anti-Aging Serum on my skin for about 3 weeks and it looks much brighter and more hydrated! 

What is a serum and why do you need one?

A facial serum is essentially a concentrated jar of goodness for your skin! The difference between a facial serum and a moisturizer is, a serum leaves out the oily or creamy ingredients that are involved in a moisturizer and focuses on driving highly active amazing ingredients into your skin. Think of a facial serum as a treatment instead of a moisturizer. Serums are also great because their thinner consistency makes them absorb more quickly into the different layers of your skin. Once again, as an Esthetician, I will debunk a common misconception- you absolutely DO need to still apply a moisturizer after your serum has absorbed into your skin. 

What Ingredients are in the Miracalis Anti-Aging Moisturizer and what are their benefits?

• D-Panthenol: Reduces inflammation and helps promote wound healing, it also helps restore the outer most layers of the skin. D-Panthenol is also great at hydrating the skin by reducing transepidermal water loss (dehydration of the skin)
• Vitamin E: Promotes healing and helps fight free radical damage, meaning it helps fight the signs of aging
• Vitamin A: Gently exfoliates the skin, in turn fighting age spots, wrinkles, and sun damage
• Jojoba Oil: The best moisturizer your skin can get, Jojoba oil most closely resembles your skin's own natural sebum. This oil is non-comedogenic (it won't clog your pores & make you break out!)

The Miracalis Anti-Aging serum will smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, promote collagen production and make your skin look supple and youthful. In a clinical study 95% of volunteers saw increased suppleness in their skin in 28 days! They also offer a 100% money back guarantee, which shows they know you will love this serum!

My experience using Miracalis Anti-Aging Serum:

I have extremely dry skin, and since I have been using this serum I have noticed my skin has felt more soft and hydrated. I cleanse my skin as normal, then I pat dry and apply the Miracalis Anti-Aging Serum to my face, neck, and decollete. I let that sink in for a few minutes then I apply my moisturizer as normal. My skin especially around my eye area has looked more firm, and overall my skin has a great glow about it. I absolutely love this serum, I find that my skin craves it!

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Review: Btipsy Professional Jumbo Lemon Squeezer

Cooking is one of my favorite things to do, so I am constantly on the search for the next best tool in the kitchen. I don't know why I thought juicing Citrus fruits by hand was easy, the Btipsy Professional Jumbo Lemon Squeezer makes juicing Citrus fruits a breeze, with no waste whatsoever!

How to use the Btipsy Professional Jumbo Lemon Squeezer:

• Roll your Lemon (Orange, Lime etc) on the counter with pretty firm pressure
• Cut your Citrus in half
• Place the cut side down, so it's touching the perforations
• Squeeze the handles together, the weight of this tool does all the work!

About the Btipsy Professional Jumbo Lemon Squeezer: 

• This squeezer is made of high quality stainless steel, so it will not rust
• The Btipsy Professional Jumbo Lemon Squeezer is dishwasher safe, making cleaning a breeze
• It is oversized, making it a universal Citrus fruit juicer, try Lemons, Oranges, Limes, small Grapefruit, the sky is the limit with this!
• Stainless steel ring so you can hang your juicer in your kitchen for easy access!
• The Btipsy Professional Jumbo Lemon Squeezer has some weight behind it, making juicing easy, you can tell that it is a quality product
• If you're not satisfied with your squeezer, the company offers a 3 year warranty! They want you to be happy every step of the way!

With the holidays right around the corner, this could be a great gift for anyone that loves to cook, or even someone that likes to make cocktails!

                                                                

Review & GIVEAWAY: Yalmeh Super Youth Eye Cream

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I have been using the Yalmeh Super Youth Eye Cream for a good month now, and I can honestly say my eye area has never looked better! I am a licensed Esthetician, so I am always trying out new eye creams in search of the best one on the market, so when I got the chance to try and review the Yalmeh Super Youth Eye Cream I accepted right away. This eye cream has quite a list of wonderful ingredients, and claims to help all sorts of eye area issues, so let's get into it!

Benefits of the Yalmeh Super Youth Eye Cream:

Treats wrinkles

Reduces dark circles

Treats age spots

Helps produce collagen

All natural ingredients

No pore clogging oils

90 day money back guarantee!

Yalmeh Super Youth Eye Cream Ingredients: 

Vitamin C: Brightens skin and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sun spots. It also produces collagen to make your skin look more plump and youthful.

Vitamin E: Antioxidant that neutralizes the effects of free radical damage, in turn fighting the aging process. Vitamin E is also great for hydrating the skin

Aloe: Naturally reduces puffiness and hydrates the skin. Aloe is also great for the eye area because it is very soothing.

Alpha Hydroxy Acid: Helps gently exfoliate the skin breaking down the bonds that hold dry skin together. This process with reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and promote the growth of new fresh skin.

My experience with Yalmeh Super Youth Eye Cream: 

I have severe dark circles that are hereditary, they are something that I suffer with on a daily basis. Since I have been using the Yalmeh Super Youth Eye Cream twice a day, I have noticed a dramatic difference in my under eye area. The skin is looking much more firm, and my circles aren't nearly as dark. I can't wait to see what my eye area will look like a few months down the line! 

                                                                 

Review: Display Corp Display Sheet Makeup Bag

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I'm a licensed Esthetician and Makeup Artist, so when I was presented with the opportunity to try out and review the Display Sheet Makeup Bag, I jumped on it as fast as I could! The Display Sheet Makeup Bag is made of durable water resistant materials, and can easily fit inside of a handbag to take with you. This bag has a really cool concept, you store your makeup or skincare items in this bag, and there is a sheet feature that allows you to display all your products as you are using them.

When the display sheet is inside of the bag, it doesn't take up much space at all, there is still plenty of room for all of your makeup items.

The display sheet easily pulls out of the bag extending fully without spilling out any of the bag's contents. 

The display part of this bag is so handy especially if you're on the go and need to quickly find a product without digging through the bag forever. The sides of the display sheet are sewn together so your things don't fall off or get misplaced. 

Once you're done with the display sheet, you simply grab the end of the sheet and lift straight up. Your items will all slide off of the sheet back into the bag with no mess and no fuss.

The display sheet itself folds up neatly and is easily tucked back away inside your makeup bag! I love this concept because you don't accidentally misplace an item by digging through everything and sitting things in different places.

The Display Sheet Makeup Bag is then easily closed with a draw string closure. 

I absolutely love this bag for traveling, it's like a makeup bag and a makeup stand in one product. I would love to see this bag in different sizes, colors, and maybe even some cute patterns!

You can get your own Display Sheet Makeup Bag Here

Review & GIVEAWAY: Btipsy Professional Cocktail Muddler

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I love making cocktails and cooking, so when I got the chance to try this Btipsy Professional Coctail Muddler I was ecstatic! This muddler is made of a very high quality stainless steel, and has some weight behind it so you can mash up your fruits easily!

Why do you need the Btipsy Cocktail Muddler?

It's a high quality cocktail muddler made of stainless steel

Easy to clean- just throw it in the dish washer

Textured bottom, which aids in crushing your fruits

Risk free 3 year warranty

How I use my Btipsy Professional Cocktail Muddler

Mashing fruits to add into my cocktails (Mojitos, Sangria etc)

Mashing herbs & garlic to make infused olive oils

Mashing fruits to add to infused waters (strawberry mint water etc)

The Btipsy Professional Cocktail Muddler is a great tool to have in your kitchen or bar! It's streamlined design makes it easy to get into glasses and crushes fruits perfectly. This would also make a great gift for the holidays.

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Review & GIVEAWAY: Old Factory Candles

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I'm definitely what you would call a candle JUNKIE! I buy candles year round and there isn't a single day that goes by that I don't have a candle burning in my home, so I just had to tell you all about the Old Factory Candles. *You can enter the GIVEAWAY at the bottom of this page*

The Old Factory Candles are all natural soy wax, so they don't emit harmful chemicals in the air that you're breathing. They also don't leave that smoggy scent in the air either! These candles burn clean and even for hours, which I love; there is nothing I hate more than a candle that leaves a perimeter of wax around the jar as it's burning.

You can choose from 12 different sets of 3 3 ounce Old Factory Candles, they truly have a set for any person or occasion. 

The Scents:

50 Shades- Leather, Jasmine, Vanilla S**

Coffee Shop- Coffee Bean, Hazelnut, Chai Tea

Fall Harvest- Pumpkin Spice, Cranberry, Autumn Leaves

Fresh & Clean- Lemongrass, Olive Blossom, Fresh Linen

Happy Holidays- Christmas Tree, Candy Cane, Gingerbread

High As A Kite- Canabis, Incense, Bag O' Cookies

Man Cave- Straight Razor, Leather, Mahogany

New Born Baby- Baby Powder, First Blanket, Baby Shampoo

Romance- Rose Petals, Champagne, Dark Chocolate

Spa Day- Cucumber, Lemongrass, Green Tea

Vacation- Sea Breeze, Hawaiian Lei, Awapuhi 

Winter Wonderland- Hot Cocoa, Roasted Chestnut, First Snow

The scent I chose was High As A Kite, mainly because I had NEVER seen a candle company that offered those kind of scents and I wanted to see how it was possible they would make a candle smell that way. I am thrilled with my choice! All of the candles smell amazing, the Incense one in particular smells fantastic. I lit this candle in my living room, and within a few minutes you could smell the candle throughout my home. I work in a spa, and we are only allowed to burn all natural Soy wax candles, and I have never come across a brand that burns as true to scent as the Old Factory Candles.

Why should you try Old Factory Candles?

All natural Soy wax
Hand poured in the USA
No harsh chemicals
Pure fragrance oils
Cotton wick
Burns clean for hours
Burns true to scent
Wonderful Throw
A candle scent for any occasion

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Review: Dot & Dot Large Waterproof Mesh Bag

I have been using my Dot & Dot Large Waterproof Mesh Bag as a carry-all makeup/skincare bag and I couldn't wait to tell you all about it! First of all, it's HUGE it measures 14'' x1 0'' x 1'' which I absolutely love because I can fit all of my every day makeup, skincare toner, moisturizer and sunscreen in this bag and still have tons of room. I leave this bag in my purse and I don't have to worry about any of my products spilling out all over my purse since the Dot & Dot bag is waterproof.

Pros:

Storage for ANYTHING you can think of

Plenty of sizes to choose from

Organize your belongings, no more mess

Waterproof so nothing spills out of, or in to the Dot & Dot bag

Heavy duty zipper so your items stay securely in the bag

Clip to attach your Dot & Dot bag to handles

Great for travel, makeup, the office, school etc

This product definitely over exceeded my expectations! I didn't know it was going to be such a large bag, but I absolutely love the fact that I can store so many items and keep my purse organized. The bag is made of a very high quality material, and I recommend it to anyone that wants to live a more organized life!

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Review: Ashieda Konjac Sponge

I have been using the Natural Clear Skin Cleansing Sponge by Ashieda for a few weeks now and it makes washing my face a breeze, my face feels super soft afterwards. The Konjac Sponge is great for all skin types, and has a very fine texture so it exfoliates without leaving the skin feeling overworked.

How to use the Konjac Sponge by Ashieda:

• soak the sponge in warm water until it re-hydrates
• squeeze all of the excess water out of the sponge
• apply cleanser directly to your skin, or to the sponge (you can even skip this step & use the sponge alone!)
• work the sponge all over your face and neck in small circular motions with mild pressure
• rinse the sponge and squeeze out excess water
• use the sponge to wash the cleanser off of your face
• rinse and squeeze the sponge again
• hang to dry
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Why use the Konjac Sponge by Ashieda?

• Save time! The Konjac Sponge replaces time consuming skincare gadgets, it can be used in place of your exfoliator, as well as your wash cloth or facial wipe.
• Exfoliation: The Konjac Sponge will gently exfoliate your skin during every use leaving it feeling soft and smooth, and making your skin bright and youthful. It is gentle enough to use every single time you cleanse your skin unlike a traditional facial scrub.
• Refines pores. While you can never reduce the size of your pores, the Konjac Sponge will exfoliate and clear out your pores which in turn makes them appear a little smaller.
• Naturally moisturizes with the addition of collagen to the sponge. This will help your skin feel soft and supple after cleansing.

My experience with the Konjac Sponge:

• Immediately after soaking my Konjac Sponge in water and squeezing it out, I noticed how soft it felt in my hands, it almost felt like it was going to slip right out because it was so soft! I cleanse my skin with this sponge twice a day morning and night, and I have to say it glides across your skin in a luxurious way. My skin is always bright and smooth after using this sponge, I can see why everyone loves it!

Where to get your Konjac Sponge?

• You can get your own Konjac Sponge here

Review & GIVEAWAY: Yalmeh Glory Eye Bright Gel

I have been using the Yalmeh Glory Eye Bright Gel for a couple weeks, I am a licensed Esthetician, and I would love to give everyone my professional opinion on how this gel performs. This gel is used for the eye area, and is used to treat puffiness, crows feet, and dark circles. **Rules for entering the giveaway are at the bottom**

The Pros: 

All natural ingredients NO harsh chemicals or parabens

• Hyaluronic acid for its anti aging and moisturizing benefits. Hyaluronic acid binds 1,000 times it’s own weight in water for intense moisture. Moisturized skin tends to show less wrinkles than dehydrated skin, so this is perfect for helping those crows feet!
• Matrixyl 3000 for it’s skin firming properties
• Vitamin E for it’s antioxidant properties, it also helps moisturize as well.

The Gel formula itself

• It is proven that a gel will be absorbed into the skin much faster than a cream, this is due to the molecular structure. This is especially nice in an eye gel, because it sinks in and you can feel the firming results almost IMMEDIATELY.

The Scent

• The Yalmeh Glory Eye Bright Gel has a very light, refreshing cucumber scent, I love that because it makes me feels like I’m putting cucumbers on my eyes.

90 day money back guarantee

• The Yalmeh Company offers a no questions asked guarantee on their eye gel, if you’re not satisfied for any reason, they will reimburse every penny.

The Cons:

• This product claims to reduce dark circles, but it doesn’t contain any Vitamin K. Because of my profession, I know that Vitamin K is one of the ONLY things that can reduce the appearance of dark circles.
• The packaging- I’m not entirely sure if it was only my product, but the tube of the Yalmeh Glory Eye Bright Gel is about 3 1/2 inches tall, and just by feeling around I can tell that there is only about 1 inch of product actually in the tube. I thought this was a little disappointing. Again, I’m not sure if every product is like mine was, but I still thought it should be disclosed.

How this product worked for me & my final thoughts:

Overall, the Yalmeh Glory Eye Bright Gel works very well with my skin. I cleanse my skin as I normally do, then I apply a small amount of this gel to my eye area up to my eyebrows and down to the tops of my cheek bones. Immediately this gel is absorbed and I can feel the area getting tight. I have definitely noticed a slight change in the firmness around my eyes.

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Reblog & like this post, then comment done. This giveaway will be open until November 20th, I will personally message the winner!

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

Review: Sano Naturals Vitamin C Serum 20%

I would love to give you all my opinion on Sano Naturals’ Vitamin C Serum 20%. I have been using this product 2 to 3 times a day on my skin and I have been noticing a major difference. I am a licensed Esthetician so I have a vast knowledge on skincare products. 

Sano Naturals Vitamin C Serum 20% has a great list of ingredients, the most amazing being of course the Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, and Jojoba Oil. 

Vitamin C: Helps fight the signs of aging by brightening up the skin, fights free radicals, helps combat dryness & collagen loss.

Hyaluronic Acid: despite it’s name, it does NOT hurt it actually feels very soothing to the skin. Hyaluronic Acid binds 1,000 times it’s weight in water, so it helps moisturize the skin, and it helps drive products down deeper into the different layers of the skin.

Jojoba Oil: this is the closest oil to the skin’s natural sebum. It is VERY good for the skin, great for moisturizing, and it won’t clog your pores!

My opinion:

I have extremely dry skin year round, so Sano Naturals Vitamin C Serum 20% is the perfect product for me. I cleanse my skin, tone, and apply the serum all over my face, neck, and decollete, then I follow up with my regular moisturizer. Adding a moisturizer on top is NOT a necessary step, for most people the serum would be amazing on it’s own, but my skin is so dry I add it as an extra measure. The Vitamin C Serum has made my skin wonderfully soft and smooth, as well as feeling moisturized. My skin looks bright and supple, this serum is in my daily routine!

The serum comes in a dark colored bottle, and has a little dropper attached so you squeeze the perfect amount into your fingertips to apply it to the skin. The serum is a little watery feeling, but as soon as it touches your skin it’s instantly absorbed! Also it has no harsh scent!

If you’re looking to prevent the signs of aging, or give your skin a refresh try Sano Naturals Vitamin C Serum 20%.

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.

Review: Foxbrim's Advanced Formula Vitamin C Serum

 I recently received a bottle of Foxbrim’s Advanced Formula Vitamin C Serum to review from Tomoson, and after testing it out on my skin, I would love to give you my thoughts on how this product performs! 

    First things first, I am a licensed Esthetician and Makeup Artist, so I have an in depth knowledge of skincare, and how different product ingredients work on the skin. Foxbrim’s Advanced Formula Vitamin C Serum has a wonderful list of ingredients:

    1. Organic Aloe: great for soothing as well as hydrating the skin, perfect for people that might have sensitive or sensitized skin.

    2. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C): Antioxidant that fights free radical damage to the skin including fine lines and wrinkles, dryness, and collagen loss. Vitamin C also helps soothe sunburns, and brighten and smooth dull damaged skin.

    3. Botanical Hyaluornic Acid: Hyaluronic Acid is a great moisturizer and really helps hydrate the skin and it’s known as a water binder. Hyaluronic acid can actually bind 1.000 times it’s weight in water. It is a great product to help drive moisture deep into the layers of the skin.

    4. Witch Hazel: acne fighter, natural astringent, locks in moisture

    5. Organic Jojoba Oil: Jojoba oil is the closest oil to the skin’s natural sebum, meaning it most closely resembles what naturally comes out of our pores, it is also highly moisturizing to the skin and it’s non comedogenic (it WON’T clog your pores!)

How to use:

    1. 2 times daily morning and night cleanse with your favorite cleanser.

    2. Tone your skin to balance your PH

    3. Add a couple drops of Foxbrim’s Advanced Formula Vitamin C Serum to your fingertips and rub it in on your face, neck, and decollete, it absorbs VERY quickly.

    4. Add  your favorite moisturizer on top.

    5. Follow up with sunscreen and your makeup if it’s the start of your day, the serum works great under makeup!

My thoughts:

    This is an amazing product! I noticed a difference in the texture of my skin immediately after applying the serum to my face. It leaves your skin feeling smooth and hydrated without leaving any kind of residue or sticky feeling. Foxbrim’s Advanced Formula Vitamin C Serum is great for ANY skin type, and will get you looking glowing and youthful in no time!

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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.

5 Hour Energy Review

I have been drinking 5 Hour Energy here & there since I first learned about them and I am a HUGE fan. They give me the little kick I need sometimes throughout my day, and they don’t make me feel jittery or sick like some other energy drinks do. I also love the fact that I never “crash” after taking a 5 Hour Energy Shot, they wear off nicely. 

The makers of 5 Hour Energy have teamed up with the Living Beyond Breast Cancer organization & have put out some specially marked bottles of 5 Hour Energy. Now, through December 31st they will donate 5 cents from the sale of every specially marked bottle of 5 Hour Energy to the Living Beyond Breast Cancer organization. Give these a try, & make a difference at the same time! 

I received this product for free from Smiley360 for review purposes, but these are my honest opinions.

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