Hello Cutie Mud Mask by Glam Essentials Review + GIVEAWAY

*Hello Cutie Mud Mask by Glam Essentials

If you already follow my blog then you should already know that my all time favorite thing out of everything beauty and skincare related is a good MASK!  I love my masks.  Just ask my husband, our bathroom is overflowing with masks...literally!  I must say, while I love the trendy new sheet masks there is still something satisfying about a good mud mask that a sheet mask will never be able to give me.  Like this Hello Cutie Mud Mask by Glam Essentials.  I have only had this jar for a few weeks and it's almost gone, that's how much I have been loving it!

What I love most it that it's a multi-tasking mask!  It contains Hyaluronic Acid, DMAE, Vitamin B3, Pomegranate and Green Tea Extract, Cucumber, Peppermint, Eucalyptus and Chamomille which all help draw the bad gunk out of your pores, heal any skin issues and hydrate your skin, all at the same time.  It leaves skin feeling super clean, toned, more firm, soft and supple.  It's also free of parabens, petroleums, sulfites or other harmful ingredients which makes it perfect for any skin type.  A little bonus is that it also comes with a FREE Fan Brush, which I also love.  It makes applying the mask much more effective.

Thankfully, Glam Essentials has offered to host a Giveaway so one lucky reader will win their very own Hello Cutie Mud Mask by Glam Essentials!  I am super excited for you to try it out and I hope you love it as mush as I do!  The Giveaway starts 08/31/15 @ 2:00 pm PST and ends 09/16/15 @ 2:00 pm PST.  Sorry this Giveaway is only open to the United States.

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You can also purchase the Hello Cutie Mud Mask by Glam Essentials directly from Amazon.com...

 

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Azure Naturals - New Ultimate Ocean Minerals Products ***GIVEAWAY***

*Azure Naturals - New Ultimate Ocean Minerals Products

I have been a HUGE fan of Azure Naturals products for about a year now.  They only use natural and Organic ingredients and they are continually coming out with new and innovative products.  

They just launched this new Ultimate Ocean Minerals product line and I have been lucky enough to be testing it out for the past several weeks!

All the Ultimate Ocean Minerals products are high end and remind me of something that you find at a nice Spa!  The products consist of Organic Facial Cleanser, Organic Facial Toner, Organic Hydration Creme and a Seaweed Hydration Mask.  

I have aging, oily and blemish-prone skin and these products worked wonders for my skin and did not break me out.

The Ultimate Ocean Mineral Cleanser contains oceanic minerals and micro minerals that deep cleans your skin, unclogs pores, evens out skin tone and soothes redness.  This cleanser melts into your skin, easily rinses away and leaves it feeling super clean, soft and smooth!  This would be a great cleanser for any skin type!

The Ultimate Ocean Mineral Toner contains over 90 powerful oceanic minerals, micro minerals, anti-aging vitamins and vital nutrients!  It smells like a nice beachy sunny day AND helps repair, rejuvenate and deeply nourish your skin!  Skin feels moisturized, refreshed and has a nice healthy glow!  I actually use this throughout the day when I want to refresh my makeup or just to give me skin a little nourishment.  Love this stuff! 

The Ultimate Ocean Mineral Hydration Creme contains phytochemicals, polysaccharides and oceanic minerals and micro minerals working together to activate enzyme promoting skin cell repair & renewal and encourage collagen production to restore firmness & elasticity to help prevent premature aging of skin.  Skin feels nourished, soft and smooth and I love that it helps to repair my damaged and aging skin and leaves me looking more youthful.  Since I have very oily skin I typically only use the Organic Hydration Creme at night since it is a more intense moisturizer than I would normally use during the day but it does wear well under makeup if you would like to use it during the day.

The Ultimate Seaweed Hydration Mask is made with micro minerals, vitamins and vital nutrients that also help repair, rejuvenate and deeply nourish your skin!  I am a HUGE mask addict and I constantly trying out different masks and I am really impressed with this Ultimate Seaweed Hydration Mask!  Somehow this mask not only deep cleans pores, evens out skin tone and helps heal blemishes but it is also very hydrating so skin feels super soft, smooth, supple and rejuvenated!  Love!

Overall, I would give this new Ultimate Ocean Minerals Products by Azure Naturals a 10 out of 10!  Every product is really great quality and I love what each one has done for my skin!

Now for the fun part!!
Azure Naturals has been gracious enough to sponsor a Giveaway which means one lucky reader will win the entire line of Ultimate Ocean Minerals Products by Azure Naturals!

The winner will receive one each of the Organic Facial Cleanser, Organic Facial Toner, Organic Hydration Creme and a Seaweed Hydration Mask.  The Giveaway starts today 08/18/15 @ 2:00 p.m. PST and ends 08/25/15 @ 2:00 p.m. PST.  Sorry, United States only! :(

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Sheer Texture Shine Spray*****Giveaway*****

*Sheer Texture Shine Spray

Yay, it's GIVEAWAY time and I am so happy that I get to share this really great product with my readers!

This is a Shine Spray by Sheer Texture.  Now, I have tried A LOT of shine type sprays and they usually end up making my hair too oily and heavy.  This Shine Spray by Sheer Texture is unlike any other shine spray I have tried.  First of all, it's really light weight and non-oily which is awesome and for me the most important aspect of this type of product.  Plus, you can use it on wet or dry hair and it instantly detangles, smooths away frizz and split ends!  I like to apply a little at the ends while my hair is still damp and then once it's dry I add a little more if I am having frizz issues and to add more shine.  It's pretty amazing how it can do all that without making my hair feel weighed down.

It contains a proprietary keratin complex that not only helps to smooth out split-ends but actually helps repair them.  Hair feels soft, silky and manageable and has a nice shine to it.  It's not at all greasy or oily!

Go check out sheertexture.com for this and other Sheer Texture products and you can also pick them up on Amazon.com...

 

Now for the FUN part!  Sheer Texture offered to sponsor a Giveaway and give two lucky winners their own bottle of the Sheer Texture Shine Spray!  The Giveaway starts 08/06/15 @ 2:00 p.m. PST and ends 08/13/15 @ 2:00 p.m. and is open to all U.S. and Canadian residents.

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Dancing Pet Best Groomer's Pet Shampoo ~ Giveaway

*Dancing Pet Best Groomer's Pet Shampoo 

I know I am not the only crazy pet owner out there that thinks of my pets as my children or my furbabies as I like to call them!  You know who you are...  Our pets love us unconditionally and bring us so much love and laughter that we always try to do what's best for them.  Expect maybe when we give them one too many treats cuz we love them, that's not necessarily the what's best for them but you know what I mean!  

One way of showing my pets how much I love them is by giving them baths and making sure their fur stays clean, soft, shiny and smelling good.  Most of the pet shampoo that we have tried have been okay and done the job but then I tried this Dancing Pet Best Groomer's Pet Shampoo and realized what's been missing.  This shampoo smells great, it has a light fresh scent that leaves their fur smelling nice and clean and the best part is that their fur feels super soft and it manages to moisturize their skin!  Usually, after I give our furbabies a bath our lab's skin becomes dry and starts to flake off but I didn't have any of that with the Dancing Pet Best Groomer's Pet Shampoo! A grain-free alternative to Oatmeal this shampoo will soothe, heal and restore skin allergies & bring fast relief to scaly dry itchy skin.  It is gentle but effective and will not Topical Flea Treatments and will speed the healing of insect bites, abrasions, and skin irritations.  It is also pH-balanced with botanical extracts, citrus, palm and coconut to soothe, restore, protect, and bring back that soft healthy shine!

Would you like to try Dancing Pet Best Groomer's Pet Shampoo out on your furbabies?  Dancing Pet Natural Products is sponsoring a Giveaway so one lucky winner will win a FREE bottle of their Dancing Pet Best Groomer's Pet Shampoo!!  The Giveaway starts 07/02/15 @ 4:00 p.m. PST and ends 07/13/15 @ 12:00 p.m. PST.  The Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

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This professional strength formula can be used on dogs, cats and even horses!  Go to dancingpetnaturalproducts.com for more information and you can purchase it on Amazon.com...

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Tea Sampler by Enjoying Tea ~ Giveaway

*Tea Sampler by Enjoying Tea

I love, love, love TEA!  I drink tea almost everyday.  Sometimes I drink hot tea, sometimes cold, sometimes in the morning and sometimes at night and sometimes all of the above!

I was sent this Tea Sampler by Enjoying Tea and I have loved trying out all the flavors.  The samples of tea that they sent me included Jasmine Green Tea, Keemun Black Tea, Roasted Mate Chai, Earl Grey Black Tea, Organic Slimming Oolong Tea and Vanilla Rooibos.  My favorite flavors were the Jasmine Green Tea and the Roasted Mate Chai!  So good!  I was familiar with some of the flavors but a few were new to me like the Keemun Black Tea and the Organic Slimming Oolong Tea which were also delicious!  It's immediately obvious that the tea is very high quality because as soon as you open a canister you can smell the lovely scents emanating from within!  Each flavor has it's own unique scent and taste.

This Tea Sampler by Enjoying Tea is not only a great way to try out new flavors of quality tea but it would also make a great gift idea for any tea lover or someone just starting to enjoy tea.  Each tea comes in its own square tin canister and fit perfectly into a decorative box.  It's also very reasonably priced at $21.98 considering I was able to get a few cups of tea from each little tea canister!  You can find 20 different combinations of Tea Samplers on Enjoyingtea.com so you are sure to find something for everyone and there is such a wide variety that I'm sure you'll find something for even the most experienced tea lover!

Go to EnjoyingTea.com for all your tea needs and try some of their Tea Samplers out!  Plus, EnjoyingTea.com is also sponsoring a Giveaway and 1 lucky winner will win a Tea Sampler of their own!  The Giveaway starts 07/01/15 @ 3:00 p.m. PST and ends 07/09/15 @ 3: p.m. PST.  Sorry, U.S. residents only!

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Tosca Clarifying Shampoo ~ Giveaway

*Tosca Clarifying Shampoo

I am pretty picky about what I use on my hair, especially since one of my best friends owns a hair salon.  Since my best friend does own a hair salon that means I have access to a lot of different brands of hair care products and I have tried most of them.  While their are a lot of really good hair care products out there I definitely have my favorites.  My favorites include brands that are Organic, Sodium Chloride free, Sulfate free and Paraben free.  I have found that those are the brands that my hair responds best to.

So, I was really excited to try out the Tosca brand since it is totally new to me!  Tosca is all the things I look for in a brand.  It is made with 100% Certified Organic Botanical Extracts, 100% Sodium Chloride free, 100% Sulfate free and Paraben free.  It's also good for the environment since it's water soluble and biodegradable.  I tried the Tosca Clarifying Shampoo and it left my hair feeling soft and clean but not stripped and my hair also seemed to have a little more shine it it.  I compared this to a similar but much more expensive brand of shampoo that I use and I was really impressed that it did just as good of a job at cleaning my hair and leaving it hydrated and soft for less than half of what the other brand cost.  I also love that the Tosca brand is also Cruelty Free!

Tosca has an entire line of hair care products so I am looking forward to trying out some of their conditioner as well!  Plus, Tosca was nice enough to sponsor a Giveaway for me so TWO lucky readers can win a FREE bottle of Tosca Clarifying Shampoo to test out for themselves!  The Giveaway starts 07/01/15 @ 1:00 p,m. PST and ends 07/08/14 @ 1:00 p.m. PST.  The Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

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You can purchase Tosca Clarifying Shampoo and other Tosca products on Amazon.com...

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42 Bees Professional Slant Tip Tweezers ~ Giveaway

*42 Bees Professional Slant Tip Tweezers

A great pair of Tweezers can make ALL the difference!  I LOVE these Professional Slant Tip Tweezers that 42 Bees sent me to review for them.  Not only are they comfortable to use but the grasp super fine stray hairs really well.  

I have naturally thin and blond eyebrows and I always get those really fine stray hairs that you can hardly see until they have something like eyeshadow on them and then they really stand out. They are super annoying but these Tweezers are able to grab hold of those fine hairs without breaking them and pull them out with ease.  I also love the little eyebrow comb at the other end so you can comb out your brows to make brow shaping easier.

The 42 Bees Professional Slant Tip Tweezers are made from high quality durable stainless steel so you know that these are Tweezers will last a really long time and not loose the tight gripping action.

Would you like some new Professional Slant Tip Tweezers?  42 Bees was nice enough to sponsor a Giveaway so that one lucky reader can win their very own Slant Tip Tweezers!  The Giveaway starts 06/30/15 @ 12:00 p.m. PST and ends 07/14/15 @ 12:00 p.m. PST and is open to all U.S. and Canadian residents!

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***Zozae 8-Piece Makeup Brush Set Giveaway***

Zozae 8-Piece Makeup Brush Set

It's so hard to find really good quality make-up brushes and when you do they are super expensive.  I am lucky enough to own a few but there are some really great and much less expensive alternatives out there like this 8-piece Makeup Brush Set by Zozae that I have been testing out!  LOVE!!  Not only are they the professional quality that I look for in brushes but they are perfect for creating a flawless face!  I really love that these brushes have the longer handles that you can usually only find with brushes that a professional makeup artists would use.

Each professional quality set includes:

 Powder Brush: This brush is very soft & fluffy and can be used with pressed, loose or translucent powders to apply or set foundation.

Foundation Brush: Can be used to apply and blend liquid or cream foundation 

Angled Blush/Contour Brush: Can be used to precisely apply cream, liquid or powder blush or bronzer. 

Lip Brush: Can be used to precisely line and apply lip colour 

Angled Eyeliner Brush: Can be used with gel or cream eyeliner to easily apply eyeliner 

Eyeshadow Shader Brush: Can be used to apply eyeshadow all over the lid 

Tapered Blending Brush: Can be used to blend eyeshadow colours for a smoky look 

Flat Concealer Brush: Can be used to blend concealer to precisely cover up blemishes or redness.

The set also includes a travel-friendly faux leather storing and carrying case!  The case provides individual slots for each brush and easily folds up.

 The brushes are synthetic make-up brushes and will not shed after washing when properly cared for.

The best part?  These brushes are at a fraction of the cost of what you would normally pay and they come with 100% satisfaction guarantee!

Wouldn't you love to have this gorgeous, professional quality, 8-piece Makeup Brush set by Zozae?  Just enter my Giveaway!  Zozae was nice enough to sponsor a Giveaway so that one lucky reader could win their very own set!  The Giveaway starts 06/24/15 @ 2:00 p.m. PST and ends 07/07/15 @ 2:00 p.m.  Good Luck!!

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For more detailed information go to zozae.com and you can also purchase on Amazon.com...

 
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Healthy Faces pH Test Strips Review + Giveaway

*Healthy Faces pH Test Strips

I have long been fascinated by how the pH levels in our bodies can effect our bodies from the inside out and the issues that can occur when the levels are off balance.  The actual pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, and 7 is considered as a neutral value.  Every value below 7 stands for an acidic substance, and when the value is higher than 7, the substance is considered to be alkaline, or base.

What does having a well balanced pH level mean for you?  An acidic environment is associated with accelerated cancer growth and more prone to disease, including arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity and skin issues.  Also, when there is an imbalanced pH value the body cannot utilize all of the nutrients from food and this can eventually lead to fatigue.

Not only does the food we consume effect our pH levels but toxins found in everyday items such as our clothing and cleaning products that we use build up in our systems and directly effects our pH levels.

Our bodies can regulate its pH value, but not for long, so you need to help your body reach a pH balance.  The chart below can help you get your pH levels back to where it should be.
Fortunately, I was in the neutral range and my husband was on the Alkaline side!  I would recommend testing your whole family.  The Healthy Faces pH Test Strips comes with 100 test strips for multiple testings.

(Chart courtesy of MindBodyGreen.com)

Want to find out what your pH level is?  Healthy Faces was generous enough to sponsor a Giveaway so one lucky reader will win a FREE package of 100 Test Strips.  The Giveaway starts 06/12/15 @ 2:00 p.m. PST and ends 06/19/15 @ 2:00 p.m. PST.  Sorry, U.S. residents only.

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For more information go to healthyfaces.com or you can purchase Healthy Faces pH Test Strips on Amazon.com...

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LeliaSea Hand Cream Review & Giveaway

*Leliasea Hand Cream

Being a beauty and skincare blogger I'm constantly trying and testing out a wide variety of products.  One of my favorite products to test out (besides masks of course) is hand cream!  I cannot even tell you how many hand creams I have tested over the years.  I'm fairly picky about my hand creams, however, I also like a variety of hand creams to choose from.  Sometimes I want a light hand cream that absorbs quickly and other times I want a nice and thick hand cream that will just sit and kind of marinate on my hands and then eventually soak in.  I also like a hand cream that falls somewhere in between.  Where I am and what I am doing always influences what kind of hand cream I use.

This Hand Cream by LeiaSea has been my one and only "go-to" Hand Cream for several weeks now!   Which is kind of amazing since I have about 5 different ones that I use on an everyday basis.  It just provides the perfect amount moisture to my overly dry hands without feeling greasy and also leaves them feeling incredibly soft and silky.  I also really like the light, fresh scent and a little goes a long way so that is a bonus too!  I've also been using it on my feet and it has really helped soothe and heal my dry, cracked heels.  The LeliaSea Hand Cream definitely gets a 5-Star rating from me!

Lucky for us, LeliaSea has been producing skin, face, body, hair and healthcare products for over a decade!  Their products are based on Dead Sea minerals and vitamins and their revolutionary patented formulas bring immediate results in skin firmness, elasticity, hydration, texture and radiance, making the skin look, act and feel younger.  LeliaSea products are Paraben free and they combine the minerals taken from the depths of the Dead Sea with herbal extracts, essential oils, and multi-vitamin complexes to create unique and amazing products.

Would you love a chance to try the LeliaSea Hand Cream for yourself?  Well, LeliaSea was nice enough to sponsor a Giveaway so one of my lucky readers will win a 1.7 oz size tube of the healing and hydrating LeliaSea Hand Cream!  Giveaway starts 06/08/15 @ 12:00 p.m. PST and ends 06/15/15 @ 12:00 p.m. PST. Sorry, U.S. Residents only.

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You can also purchase on Amazon.com...

 

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Branch Chain Amino Acids by Natura Formulas Review + Giveaway

*Branch Chain Amino Acids by Natura Formulas

Branch Chain Amino Acids have become an important part of my diet & exercise routine.  Since I started taking BCAA by Natura Formulas I have noticed a significant change in the way I feel, not only while I am working out but especially after.  Before I started taking BCAA I would always experience substantial fatigue after I finished working out.  Now, I just take 2 capsules of BCAA by Natura Formulas about 30 minutes before I work out and not only do I have a better overall workout performance but I experience far less fatigue & muscle soreness afterwards.  Less fatigue and muscle soreness translates into longer and more intense workouts!  BCAA also helps build lean muscles which can help burn more fat and it can also improve strength development with training.

No workout is complete without BCAA!

Are you wanting to take your workouts to the next level?  Natura Formulas is sponsoring a Giveaway and will give one lucky winner a FREE bottle of their Branch Chain Amino Acids!  Giveaway starts 05/28/15 @ 12:00 p.m. PST and ends 06/04/15 @ 12:00 p.m. PST.  Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.  Good Luck!!

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Natural Tripe Sticks by Best for my Pets Review + Giveaway

*Natural Tripe Sticks by Best for my Pets Giveaway

Best for my Pets has become a favorite brand amongst our furbabies!  I was sent these all natural Tripe Sticks for Kosmo (Chocolate Lab) & Karley (Silver PitBull) and they LOVE them!  

These Tripe Sticks are 100% pure beef, free of chemicals, preservatives or additives, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free and 100% digestible.  Best for my Pets also hand-inspects them to make sure our furbabies are getting the highest quality Tripe sticks approved by USDA/FDA.

We are constantly buying our furbabies rawhide's of some kind and these Tripe Sticks are a much better option because they can digest them and they also help keep their teeth clean!  So they are yummy and healthy!  Amazingly, they don't smell as bad as I thought they would considering they are made from Tripe which is they stomach of a cow for those of you that don't know!

We keep our Tripe Sticks in the refrigerator and Kosmo will sit at the refrigerator and bark until we give him & Karley one, that is how much they love them!  If we allowed it, they would eat the entire bag in one sitting!

I also love that part of each purchase helps support dog rescues throughout the USA and Best for my Pets has a double guarantee!  If for some reason your dog does not love their products or if you're not fully satisfied they will refund every penny of your purchase and they will also send you a brand new bag free of charge, no questions asked!

Best for my Pets is was also nice enough to sponsor a Giveaway!!  One of my lucky readers will win a FREE bag of Natural Tripe Sticks for their furbabies!!  The Giveaway starts 05/26/15 @ 6:00 p.m. PST and ends 06/02/15 @ 6 p.m. PST.  Sorry, U.S. & Canadian residents only!

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