Review: Louise Maelys 32 Piece Makeup Brush Collection

As a licensed Esthetician and Makeup Artist, one of the most difficult things for me was making sure I had enough makeup brushes to use not only on my self, but on my clients. With the Louise Maleys 32 Piece Makeup Brush Collection and roll pouch, you will have enough brushes for absolutely any need!

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This set comes equipped with 32 makeup brushes all individually wrapped and covered with brush shapers which is great so that your brushes maintain their shape. This set includes:

• Brow brush & eyelash groomer: great for brushing your brows into place and combing clumps of mascara out of your lashes
• Spoolie: Perfect for grooming your eyebrows into place or brushing through your lashes prior to applying mascara.
• Flat shadow sponge: helps pack intense shadow color onto the eyelid
• Rounded sponge: perfect for getting right into the lash line and smudging in your shadows or eyeliner for a more smoky look.
• 2 Small flat angled brushes: help fill color into your brows for a more dramatic look. They would also help smudge out the lower lash line for a smoky look.
• Two liner brushes: make applying winged eyeliner a breeze. These liner brushes would be idea to use with a gel liner!
• Flat rounded brush: The perfect lip brush! This brush makes applying your favorite lipstick super simple and gives the most crisp lines with no color bleeding.
• Flat top brush: another perfect brush for filling in the lash line. It helps pack intense color right into you upper or lower lash line.
• Small rounded tip brush: Helps with detail work, such as running a line of concealer underneath your brows and blending it out

• 2 Medium rounded tip brushes: Help pack on more intense color in smaller areas such as the outter corner of your eye. They would also make great lip brushes as well.
• Domed tapered brush: My favorite brush for getting into the crease of my eye and beautifully blending out shadows.
• Large flat angled brush: Creates the perfect super dramatic winged eyeliner.

• Two medium length rounded brushes: I use these to put concealer in small areas such as up under my eyes or underneath my lip for a crisp line
• Small pencil brush: Blends out eyeshadows in the crease and lower lash line
• Flat rounded brush: blends out concealer seamlessly
• Two medium flat brushes: pack intense color onto your lid

• Two thick flat brushes: Blend out eyeshadows for a dramatic look. I use these brushes to make a cut crease when I want a fun makeup look.
• Long flat brush: applies concealer in larger areas such as around blemishes
• Angled stipple brush: Stipples on color on the cheekbones or eyelids.
• Pointed foundation brush: Applies liquid foundation perfectly and gets into the harder to reach places of your face such as around your nose

• Angled fluffy cheek brush: Applies and blends out contour or bronzer perfectly
• Two blush brushes: Apply and blend out blush and bronzer
• Larger blush brush: Applies and blends out blush and bronzer in larger areas
• Powder brush: Applies powder to set your liquid foundations, or applies powder foundations perfectly

• Fluffy fan brush: Applies highlighter perfectly to the tops of your cheekbones, down your nose, onto your forehead, and below your lip easily. It also applies bronzer or contour to the hollows of your cheekbones and blends it out for a dramatic look.

The Louise Maelys 32 Piece Makeup Brush collection is the perfect set of brushes for anyone to have from makeup professionals such as myself to a makeup novice. I appreciate the fact that there is such a large range of brushes included in this set, and it's so affordable! These brushes are made very well and they do not shed, I do keep them in their brush shapers after I use them so that they keep their shape. 

To clean these brushes between uses simply spray on your brush cleaner and wipe them on a paper towel. Once every 2 weeks or so wash them with a mild baby shampoo and let them air dry naturally. Replace the brush shapers after they are dry.

I recommend these brushes to anyone. They would make the perfect gift for someone that enjoys makeup, best of all they come with their own carry case so they are easily transported.

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I received this product in exchange for my unbiased review.

Review: Foxbrim Complete Anti-Aging Moisturizer

I love Foxbrim's products, they are always great and this one is no exception. For those of us that are always busy I know a lengthy skincare regimen might not always be possible, so multi-purposed products are our best bet. The Foxbrim Complete Anti-Aging Moisturizer takes the place of a serum, targeted treatment, and a moisturizer saving us a few steps. This moisturizer has added retinol and antioxidants to target the visible signs of aging and to keep our skin looking healthy. 

The Ingredients:

• Vitamin A: Will gently exfoliate the skin from the inside out making it look for youthful and radiant. When using a product that uses Vitamin A always wear a sunscreen and let your Esthetician know before getting any chemical peels! Retinoids degrade in sunlight, so use this moisturizer at night right before bedtime so you can get the most out of this moisturizer! 
• Jojoba Oil: The closest natural oil to your skin's own sebum, this oil works great with your skin to deeply hydrate without clogging your pores.
• Aloe: A natural moisturizer and anti-inflammatory agent, Aloe will soothe and hydrate your skin.

Pros:

• This is a light moisturizer and it sinks into my skin almost immediately
• It leaves absolutely no residue on my skin
• My skin feels noticeably tighter after using this moisturizer
• I like that this moisturizer comes in a pump so you don't have to dig your fingers in a jar and contaminate the whole moisturizer
• My skin looks much brighter and feels baby soft

Cons: 

• This is a very lightweight moisturizer, so if you suffer from extremely dry skin this may not be enough moisture for you. This would still be a great treatment for anti-aging, just add a heavier moisturizer on top.
• This has absolutely no scent to it, for me that is a con because I like a refreshing scent to my facial products. Some people however would see this as a good thing it's all about preference!

You can get the Foxbrim Complete Anti-Aging Moisturizer below:

                                                     


                                

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: Yumi Beautiful Asteria Anti-Aging Facial Serum

It seems like everyone is concerned with aging skin, so they immediately turn to a Retinol product because they think it will give them fresh youthful looking skin, but most of them aren't aware of the risks of using a Retinol product. As an Esthetician I see women come in for facials that have been using Retinol products for far too long, to the point that their skin is as thin as paper or has a shiny plastic look-not a good thing! There are many risks to using Retinol products such as peeling and flaking of the skin, hypersensitivity, thinning of the skin after prolonged usage and they can happen with any skin type.

Yumi Beautiful has come out with a Retinol alternative Asteria Anti-Aging facial serum, and it has just the same benefits without the harsh side effects. Yumi Beatuiful's Asteria Anti-Aging facial serum will brighten and firm the skin while promoting cell turnover resulting in bright young looking skin. 

The Ingredients and what they do for your skin: 

• Aloe: Great natural skin moisturizer, Aloe will also help soothe the skin.
• Starfish Coelomic Fluid Extract: This fluid is rich in cell signaling molecules which will help restore youthfulness in the skin and promote the cell turnover.
• Hyaluronic Acid: A moisture binder, it will drive moisture deep down into the different layers of your skin. 

This is a great facial serum, I love the fact that it's a Retinol alternative and it doesn't have any harsh effects. I have been using this serum on my skin and it has really helped moisturize and brighten. The Yumi Beautiful Asteria Anti-Aging Serum comes in a high quality pump so you can administer just the right amount of product to your fingertips without wasting anything. The serum itself is a light blue color and to me smells slightly like the sea, and when applied to the skin gives a refreshing cooling feel. The Yumi Beautiful Asteria Anti-Aging facial serum would be great for any skin type! 

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Review: Sieva Stretch Mark & Scar Removal Cream

My skin scars very easily, so when I saw a product designed to help treat scars & prevent stretch marks I was intrigued. I have been using the Sieva Stretch Mark & Scar Cream for about a month now and I have noticed that my scars aren't as raised and they are more hydrated. I can't wait to see what the results will be in a few months time.

The Sieva Stretch Mark and Scar Cream uses Collagen Fix Technology, so over time it helps produce collagen in the skin making it look more plump and youthful. This technology will also help improve skin's elasticity and reduces discoloration that occurs in scars and stretch marks.

I have been using the Sieva Stretch Mark & Scar Cream a few times a day on an old scar I have from abdominal surgery, and the scar is much more smooth and looks quite a bit lighter. I think this product would be great on fresh scars, or even on pregnant women looking to prevent stretch marks!

                                                          

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: 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: 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.