VITAMINS THAT NOURISH HAIR, SKIN AND NAILS

**press sample** 

I have found that no matter how much time or money we spend on makeup, the best products, the latest trends, what our favorite celebrity personally recommends beauty does come from within.  All the myths about drinking more water to stay hydrated are surprisingly TRUE!!! I say surprisingly because as a teenager, of course, I never listened to my mother.  If you saw her, you would not believe she is my mother.  Her skin's elasticity and natural glow are unbelievable for her age.  (although on my defense, she was a cosmetologist) :) 

But then there comes an age where a little boost is needed.  That's why I was very happy when Nouráge reached out to me to try their product.  It is a 90-day supplement containing keratin, a blend of essential proteins, vitamins and anti-oxidants to boost overall health, strength and shine for both, hair and nails, as well as improve skin texture and elasticity.  

In the past 45 days, I have gone away to an extremely hot place and a month later to a cold place and back into the States where is now the start of the summer.  If you have experienced this drastic change in climate.  You know that you nails and hair feel it as much as you.   But since Nourage, the changes went unnoticed.

I have used it for 90 days and I am definitely ready to order my next jar.  Even my mother has noticed the change which makes me very happy.  Nourage alone did not do the work.  I also increased my water intake but diet and exercise were pretty much status quo.  The most noticeable changes have been in my nails.  They are strong but bendable, not brittle or dry that crack!  (yaay) 

An idea.  If you have a wedding:  so many things go into prepping a wedding and no one thinks of the toll that the planning will take on the bride.  This is a great way to replenish hair and nails due to the related wedding planning stress.  Nourage understands that to achieve the sought-after wedding glow every bride aspires to have, one must start from within.  

Check it out! 

 

Memebox: Hair and Body #2. From hair to nails

**press sample**

Memebox is currently the #1 beauty box provider in Korea and recently arrived to the U.S. and other 45 countries.  They bring the best-beloved Korean beauty products.   Be aware it is pronounced Mi-mi - box.  Mi-Mi, the name of a Korean doll that is the beauty idol of many little girls in Korea. 

Memebox comes packed with 4-8 full size products and deluxe samples.  Boxes in each Memebox series always contain the same products, and contents vary from hair and body products, to skin-care and makeup products.

Look at the pretty box it comes in.  This is the Hair and Body, Second Edition.  Memebox has carefully selected only the most widely acknowledged, effective and practical hair products to meet our satisfaction.

A closer look revealed a wide array of goodies

1.  Kocostar foot therapy (full size) $9.   This is basically a foot spa treatment to get rid of dead skin cells by gradually peeling off from your feet.  #magic

2.  Label Young Shocking Holjjuki (full size) $21.  A one step body slimming cream.

3.  Hello Everybody spa vita berry shampoo and treatment. $38.  Hair vitamins for coarse, damaged hair.

4.  Vidanail Lvida Lavender Oil (full size) $10.  Nail lavender oil to nourish and protect your nails with real lavender pieces inside.

5.  Evas Cosmetics Body net 7days project.  $6.  Works to pamper your worn out body and soul with this daily body gel.

6.  Boutique Bebe hair salon argan oil essence.  (full size) $31.  Offers a real salon treatment that instantly delivers nutrition and hydration bringing back the healthy glow and luster to your now dry, crumbly hair.

   

Memebox is Maya-approve

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Memebox is shipped directly from Korea to your doorstep.  Regular shipping takes anywhere from 15-25 business days, however it's worth the wait.  Express shipping options are also available and can take from 3 to 7 days.
Currently, Memebox does not offer monthly subscription plans, so each box will have to be purchased upon release.  Register your email at us.memebox.com and an email notifying you of new box release will be sent to you.  

Memebox values its customer and complete satisfaction is the goal.

Click HERE for current offers and discount codes

There are also different boxes... see them HERE

Also check them out on Facebook for further info and offers

 

Sun Protection? Use sunscreen and bangs

As a BzzAgent, I received some products to try and even coupons to share :) 

Coopertone ClearlySheer sunscreens were designed with our skin in mind.  

It absorbs in seconds for a clean and light feel, has moisturizing formulas leaving skin soft and smooth, doesnt clog pores or cause breakouts, has a matte finish and it doesnt smell like the beach, so it can be used everyday.

My favorite feature besides sun protection is its matte finish, because it can act as a makeup primer :) 

Funny Story:  Diligently applied Coppertone ClearlySheer sunscreen on my face on a sunny day I knew I would be outdoors.  Applied makeup thereafter and looked at my best! :) 

As the day went on and weather warmed up, my lips were burning, I should have used some sort of spf lip balm but I didnt.  Oh Well!! my face was protected so who cares.  My hair was in a pony tail, my face was clear of hair ALL day... The next day, my face felt great but I did notice that my hairline was RED! as red can be... turns out, I did not apply Coppertone ClearlySheer sunscreen lotion past my hair line.  So days later, the skin on my hairline was peeling.   That could have been my face if I had not used sunscreen.  

Lesson learned:  Let my bangs out and also apply spf lip balm after my Coppertone sunscreen, highly recommended.

How do you protect yourself from the sum??

 

Bye-Bye cellulite and sagging skin: Wellbox Review and GIVEAWAY

As part of a product review, I received the Wellbox, an at-home non-invasive professional beauty care device for Lipomassage and Liftmassage.

Want a naturally thinner and sculpted body, redefined figure, less cellulite and firmer skin?? You'll want this!!!

Since it's MY BIRTHDAY week... I just have to share this with you.  I have come to an age where I started to realize that things are not exactly where they have always been as they start to sag.  I am not very comfortable with the unhealthy habits I have picked up over the years and of course, the signs and proof of these habits.

Not liking to work out and living a rather sedentary life has really taken a toll, specifically with the showing of cellulite that I always said "that would never happen to me".  Well, it has happened! :/

Wellbox is making me feel pretty again from the comfort of my own home.  Without privacy-invasive visits to the spa.  I have been using the Wellbox for about 60 days, 2-3 times per week (not religiously-shame on me!) It basically releases localized fat resistant to diet and exercise. The fat stuck to the body that we cannot get rid of unless we visit a very expensive spa or undergo the knife (the latter is not an option). 

It treats the face and body to fight sagging skin and cellulite. 

"Body Treatment: The Wellbox releases localized fat resistant to diet and exercise. When using the roll heads, Wellbox targets the adipocytes (fat cells) and acts like a mechanical lipolysis."

"Face Treatment: Wellbox efficiently helps to fight sagging skin, smoothes lines and gives the skin a healthy glow on the face, neck and décolleté. By using the face modules, the Wellbox acts as a mechanical collagen activator."

"It offers at-home, unprecedented durable results without surgery. Reinvent your daily beauty routine with the Wellbox!"

Easy to use, easy to read and understand.  The machine is fool proof once you get the hang of it to do this all you need to do is read a chart. 

It also comes with a full instructional DVD that breaks up every functions so it's very easy to navigate and for ease of access instructional videos are also available HERE.

Inside

Comes with five treatment heads... 3 for the body and 2 for the face (the lifters)

Treatment head with rollers

Top Cover stores treatment heads are well marked and fool proof

Everything has its place

To start:  Push the "on" button

Set your time

Intensity

My favorite features are the ab toning and cellulite smoother.  My next phase of "treatment" is going to be face slimming.  Am tired of my stupid double chin showing on pictures... it's just NOT pretty.

And I have the lift head for the job for it too!! :)



and never never use without a filter... look at the yucky "fuzzies" collected.

When finished, simply, put everything back, close the lid and carry your egg-shaped beautifier.  The machine is heavy!!! but I can still lift it :) and store it away or simply leave it tabletop it's very appealing to they eye wont be an eyesore to your home decor.  It'll just look like a pretty thing wherever you put it!

Wellbox has an outstanding rate of customer satisfaction.  The device pays for itself in a few months and can be purchased with a payment plan and you'll have it for ever.  Here's a little sample of what my legs looked like before Wellbox in just about 60 days there has been a lot of change.  Consistency  is the key, I haven't been very consistent and I am completely satisfied with the results achieved.  It's was tricky to photograph the back of my legs but it definitely shows where localized problems are.   In my opinion, you need to compliment your Wellbox with diet and exercise for optimal results!

Before

After

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TOGETHER from POUR LE MONDE 100% ALL NATURAL FRAGRANCES FOR BCA

Just received, for review, a sample of Together, an all natural fragrance.

For every bottle sold of Together, Pour le Monde will donate 10% to benefit the Cancer Support Community which just launched the Breast Cancer Experience Online Registry, which tracks the social and emotional needs of breas cancer survivors around the world.  Together is free of harmful chemicals such as phthalates, chemical sunscreens and petrochemicals, synthetic fragrances and dyes.  Perfect for people with sensitivities, pregnant and nursing moms and those who want to live healthy.

Pour le Monde's natural fragrances are recognized by:
Natural Products Association, Coalition of Consumer Information on Cosmetics for being animal cruelty free, Peta's Beauty Without Bunnies, Natural Ingredient Resource Center and Vegan.org.

Together is described to have a top subtle fruity nuances weaved into an exquisite bouquet of  freesia, jasmine and violet with an alluring combination of woodsy back notes.  To me, it has a fruity "after-scent" (as opposed to after taste if you know what I mean) and an earthy scent and is made on a base of blend of woods, madasgascar vanilla, balsam and indoneisan patchouli.

1.7 fl. oz/50 ml eau de parfum (the good stuff) spray is available for $95 at www.plmparfums.com

and nothing beats shopping for a good cause.



A three pack sample set is also available for $18.00

Be sure to check out their Website: www.pourlemondeparfums.com and all of their social media platforms:
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Dfi Aging Antiaging facial toner: Why use toner?

As part of a product review, I received a bottle ofr Dfi Aging Antiaging Facial Toner.  Although you should take care of your skin all year 'round, Summer is a specially rough time for your skin.  One of the things I wish I could do besides become less angry when I first wake up (am really not me until completely awake) is to be able to adhere to a full beauty regimen. 

Clean your skin, apply toner, moisterizer with SPF and make up (face, eyes and lips)  (to get prettied-up).

Me: wake up, be angry, tie hair (when not washing it), compact powder, lipstick and run out.

My face is lucky to get some water when I wash my face. Of course, this is not everyday but it is true most of the time.

With so much to do in so little time, toner has helped the cause by a lot.  My skin was breaking out out-of-control worse than during puberty.  I figured out that it was because I havent been keeping my face clean and acne breakouts were due to clogged pores.  Been using this toner for over a month (not religiously but from 2 to 3 times a week) and no more clogged overloaded yucky pores !
SCOOOORE!!!!

Toners are mostly recommended for people with oily skin and for EVERYONE wanting to be extra clean.  yeah, even after washing your face, dirt particles and makeup stay on, they just stick and dont want to let go.

Toner also helps in shrinking your pores, balancing your pH, refresh and moistereize.  I honestly thought it simply refreshed your skin but turned out very helpful and seriusly revitalized my skin especially when am on the go!

Dfi Aging's toner is made with hibiscus, honey and lavender, smells very pleasant and it's very very refreshing. 

This is my cotton swab after thinking my skin was completely clean because I washed it and used a facial cleanser.  I made sure to use it and clean my face throughout and still, the cotton swab has a gradient of different shades of brown YUCK!!!

And it's worse when I dont really clean my face that good and sometimes even for a few days.

It's past midnight on a hot summer night right now! I've done so many things today and thought I'd sit down and catch up on blogging.  My windows are open.  I've broken a sweat.  Now that I think about it.  I even applied a bit of makeup and now am ready for bed.. and No... sitting here writing about a clean face and I havent even applied makeup remover. !!!

I love it and am sure you would too!

retails for $59.99 and you can find it HERE

For special sales and promotions, like them on Facebook and be sure to check out more of Dfi Aging luxurious product line.

   

Now am feeling really guilty!!!! am off to clean my face with this baby!

Want a quick facial? O.R.G Skincare

As part of a product review, I received an O.R.G Skincare Organic Mineral Peel.

Using beauty methods and regimens from all over Asia, addressing real beauty issues and using the best active ingredients, O.R.G. Skincare products really speak for themselves.  

I was delighted to be given the opportunity to review this beauty.  It came in an odd-looking packaging very eco-friendly looking :) 

When I saw the word "peel" in its name, I thought it was going to be the normal "skin peel" apply as a mask then peel off and viola! some magical temporary benefit to your skin will appear.  But it was off because it comes in a spray bottle.  

I was amazed by its effects, no magic, not temporary whatsoever, clean skin for ever.  This is a wonderful exfoliant.   I used it about 3 times per week (I went OD) when I first started I then went to once a week and now is less I am enjoying nice sun-kissed skin.  I think this is the time to use it the most but with its brightening effect am afraid I'll peel my tan off and my face will again turn boring olive/pale color.  So am not using it as much.  

eww stuff from my hand

Before and after results

What's even more amazing, is using it before you put on your makeup.  This is like a quick facial just spray on, allow to set a few seconds, exfoliate with a gentle massage and remove and you're done! put on your makeup and wow! 

Click on any of the descriptions for product uses HERE for quick video clips filled with beauty tips. 

This is "beauty in a bottle"  Retails for $44.00 compared to a $70 facial (plus gas getting to a spa and tip).

Time for some glam: Mont Bleu: Review and Giveaway

As part of a product review, I received some AMAZINGLY GORGEOUS samples from Mont Bleu.  A Czech glass nail files middle size company.  But they dont only carry glass nail files.  They also have accessories for everyone and every occasion, beauty accessories, decorative items, glass tiles and more. 

The modern styles and gorgeous items decorated with SWAROVSKI® elements appeal to everyone needing anything from makeup brushes to glassware.

Check it out! 

This is a compact mirror packaged in a beautiful case.  I first thought it was a bracelet :-p because of the elaborate packaging.  

openned it and viola! weights only a few ounces NOT HEAVY AT ALL! this a fit for my purse.  I have a metal hello kitty blinged out mirror but weights about a ton.  I have happily replaced it :)   Although this one is made of plastic they also have metal ones.  

Next up is a pair of gorgeous stud earrings.

I need not to describe them.  They speak for themselves.

and look at the shine.  (indoors/outdoors)

beauty tools:

Who doent need to carry tweezers? 

and it's gorgeous.  Comes with a carrying case so that is not scratched by all the junk in the trunk... #cough cough! I mean your purse... I just wanted to say that :-p

and lastly, the most gorgeous, adorable, useful, perfectly packaged and wow! glass nail file.

Comes in a variety of colors, full and pocket size.

lots of bling, lots of luxury

Glass nail files are an innovative product preferred by a lot of people to be a better option than emery boards because they last longer because they are etched and do not become worn down.  Our nails are made up of many many layers, it is my opinion that metal files are too rough on the nails causing the layers to separate hence, chipping and splitting.  Glass nail files file all layers together without separating them and then avoiding chipping and splitting with regular use.

The nail files come in different colors and sizes.  The Colorful one is a pocket size.  I take it EVERYWERE whether I need to file or shorten my nails and am not embarrassed to whip it out when I need to! it even gives me a different feeling of self when using it.... so glamorous and elegant.  I know it's silly but is true! 

The black and white is a full size file stays on my night stand.  That's where I need it the most :) 

Mont Bleu shops worldwide and all items are reasonably priced.  I would definitely buy from them.

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