Exfolimate the Exfoliating Tool-Review

*Exfolimate

What a cool product!  I am a huge believer of exfoliating and all the benefits that it provides so I was thrilled when Exfolimate sent me their awesome tool for exfoliating.

How does it work you ask?  Basically, Exfolimate uses innovative micro-groove technology etched into the smooth metal edge of the tool. The micro-grooves gently lift and remove lingering skin cells and debris to unveil younger, fresher skin!

I love that they include a separate tool for face and body.  I use mine in the shower following the instructions of gently gliding the tool along the contours of your face/body at a 90-degree angle & to remove the dead skin and debris, simple run the tool under warm running water.  Your skin instantly feels amazing afterwards, so clean & smooth, much more efficient than any body scrub I have ever used!  The key is to use a really good moisturizer immediately after exfoliating.  I also totally recommend using this product if you use a self-tanner.  The Exfolimate preps your skin and allows the self-tanner to absorb better, more evenly and then you don't end up with any streaks or blotchy patches!

Every beauty & skin care lover should have this as part of their tool collection!  You can order your own Exfolimate from any one of the retailers listed on the Exfolimate.com website or Amazon.com.

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.

Even Glow Serum - Antioxidant Skin Treatment - 20% Vitamin C by Valentia Skin Care - Review

*Valentia Even Glow Serum

I have been really getting into facial serum & oils lately and I have been trying quite a few over the past few months trying to find the perfect one.  I have seen the Valentia brand on Amazon.com and I even have it on my wish list so I was beyond happy when the brand sent me a bottle to test out or them.

The first thing you will notice about the Valentia Even Glow Serum is the packaging,  You immediately feel you are getting a luxurious product when you open the simple yet elegant gold & white box.  Thankfully the packaging itself does not disappoint.  The product looks and feels like exactly like you think it should.  The formula itself feels luxurious and it's creamy orange in color and it has a light texture and it's non-greasy.  As a added bonus it smells orange blossoms! 

 I have been applying the Valentia Even Glow Serum in the morning to my freshly cleansed skin & before my moisturizer (always apply oils & serums before all other products) and I have noticed my skin looks more renewed, refreshed and even toned.  Needless to say, I love this stuff!

According to ValentiaSkinCare.com website the Even Glow Serum promises to:

EVENS SKIN TONE: Vanquish dark spots and skin discoloration, replacing uneven and ill-textured skin with smooth, wrinkle-free skin that leaves you looking flawless and ageless.

INCREASES GLOW & RADIANCE: Revitalize your skin with essential fatty acids that leave skin smooth and radiant. Smooth skin capable of reflecting light will give your skin a youthful glow and a brilliant shine for that well-rested and refreshed look.

ABSORBS RAPIDLY: Moisturizes skin due to the capacity of the hyaluronic acid to absorb water, thereby increasing fluid between cells, giving your skin a smoother and younger appearance. This intense water absorption means no more dry, peeling or cracked skin, even in extreme weather.

BOOST COLLAGEN PRODUCTION: The presence of Organic Rosehip Seed oil increases collagen production so your skin retains the elasticity responsible for a youthful appearance and prevents skin sagging associated with aging. Enjoy smooth and supple skin that takes years off your appearance.

REDUCES WRINKLES & FINE LINES: Reduce the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles with the help of our foundation 20 % Vitamin C. Special ingredients such us Sea Buckthorn oil plump up the skin, which reduces fine lines and wrinkles in the skin so it is smoother, clearer and younger.

Check out Valentia's Even Glow Serum & their Organic Rosehip Oil at ValentiaSkinCare.com or Amazon.com

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.

Body Merry Age Defense Eye Cream-Review

Body Merry Age Defense Eye Cream

I am really picky when it comes to eye creams and I always seem to be on the hunt for a new one to try out.  So, when Body Merry sent me some of their Age Defense Eye Cream to try I was more than happy to test it out for them.  

First impressions are everything and I have to say that I really liked the packaging for the eye cream.  The Age Defense Eye Cream comes in a great little bottle with pump that allows you to dispense just the right amount of product needed.  Of course the most important thing is the actual product and thankfully that was pretty awesome too!  I have been using the eye cream for a few weeks now and I'm pretty happy with the results so far.  I use it every morning & I love that the light cream absorbs really quickly into my skin and leaves it soft & smooth and takes away my morning eye puffiness.

The Body Merry Age Defense Eye Cream is filled with lots of Antioxidants, Natural and Organic components like the ones listed below:

Aloe, Witch Hazel, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter, Vitamin C, Cucumber, Beeswax, Jojoba Oil, Tamanu Oil, Green Tea, Licorice, Eyebright, Avocado Oil, Flax Seed Oil, Rose Hip Oil, Lemon, Lemongrass, Vitamin B5, Lavender and Chamomile and they have also packed in cutting edge peptides like Matrixyl-3000 and Tripeptide-5 with an ocean based Retinol and botanical Hyaluronic Acid. 

 I also love that this product is proudly made in the USA in an advanced, cruelty-free, FDA registered & GMP compliant facility.  Body Merry Age Defense Eye Cream also offers a 100% 90-day Money Back Gaurantee so you really can't go wrong trying it out.  You can purchase your own bottle of Body Merry Age Defense Eye Cream at Amazon.com on sale now for only $19.99!

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.

***Total Beauty-Better Than Black Friday Warehouse Sale***

Total Beauty is having a "Better Than Black Friday Warehouse Sale"!

You can pick from a selection of Total Beauty Collections or Grab Bags for $30.00 with coupon code 2FOR30 or save 20% off one with coupon code SALE20!

Here is a peek at the different Collections & Grab Bags...Get them before their gone!

Better Than Black Friday - 2 for $30

  Better Than Black Friday - 20% Off

Get the best prices of the year at our Better Than Black Friday Sale at TotalBeauty.com

Thursday Thoughts-"I've got the POWER!"

So long doom & gloom, you have no power over me!  I have never really been one that stays in a funk for very long.  For one thing, I have too much going on in my life to sit around and feel sorry for myself, for another I have way too many people that rely on me.  

So, I am back & I have a new focus.  I decided I needed to set some new goals for myself and my family and rearrange my priorities.  With life being so hectic it's easy to forget the things that really matter and that it's really important to stop and take some time for yourself.  For me, some time for myself was what I was in desperate need of.  Even though I really wanted to escape by myself for an entire weekend I decided that, that was not really an option so I did the next best thing and took a personal day off work.  I finally able to get caught up on a few things that I had been putting off which in turn allowed me to FINALLY have a full day on Sunday to just RELAX.  I realized that I had not felt relaxed or that I have not allowed myself to relax in the past 3 months (no wonder I was feeling full of doom & gloom).  I have been living on adrenaline and no sleep for so long that I think my body and mind finally just had enough!

My advice...if you do anything this week, make YOU a priority, everything else will fall into place!

Deals & Steals **Valid 08/28/14**

Deal & Steals Valid 08/28/14

It's Thursday and that means it's Deals & Steals day!  This week it's all about sweets & treats.  There are some interesting things to choose from, some things I have heard of and some things I haven't.  One thing is for sure, I would like to try everything!  The following are my two picks...

HannahMax Baking: Cookie Chips

Tastes like a cookie and eats like a chip.  This sweet treat is just the right amount of indulgence. HannahMax Baking’s Cookie Chips are made with high-quality ingredients including milled cane sugar, pure creamery butter, farm-fresh eggs, fine chocolate, and pure vanilla.  There are no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, trans fats or GMOs in any of the Cookie Chips.  A pack of 4 (6.0oz) bags are available in Chocolate Chip, Cinnamon Sugar, Dark Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Original Flavor, or Sea Salted Peanut Butter.  Or, try each flavor with pack of 6 (6.0oz) bags. Shipping is included into this deal price of $17.97.  Use coupon code GMA2014.

DIVINO: All Natural Gelato Filled Fruit

Handcrafted by Italian artisans on the Amalfi Coast, each fruit has its pulp spooned out and turned into fresh gelato.  DIVINO’s gelato is then placed back into the two halves into the original skin of the fruit. Gluten-free, non-GMO and preservative-free, each gelato is individually packaged with a spoon.  Select from 5 flavors including Amalfi Lemon, Black Diamond Plum, Ciaculli Tangerine, Roman Kiwi, and Apulian Peach.  Each flavor comes in a pack of 12. DIVINO has an 18-month shelf life if stored properly in the freezer.  I am dying to try these but they may just be too pricey for me.  Even at 50% these are at $49.50 + Shipping is $13, promo code GMA.

Check out these yummy treats and see what else they have for Deals & Steals this week!

***Autographed Make-up by ONE DIRECTION Giveaway***

Autographed Make-up by ONE DIRECTION

The Wait is Over! Makeup by One Direction is now available at Macy's and to celebrate the much anticipated launch you can enter to WIN a Limited Edition Make-up by ONE DIRECTION autographed by all the members of One Direction! (insert teenage screams here, lol)

Winners will receive a Make-up by ONE DIRECTION limited-edition collection of beauty essentials, housed in a collectible keepsake tin.  Inside is everything you need to rock all your beauty looks on or off the stage.  The tin will be autographed by all the members of One Direction.  One of the 3 available collections (Midnight Memories, Take Me Home, or Up all Night) will be sent.  Check out the official rules to see if you're eligible.  Winners will be selected at random.  Filling out the form below gives the brand consent to contact you about winning, announcements, and other promotions. No Purchase Necessary.

"Midnight Memories"

The Midnight Memories tin holds all the essentials for you to look more rock and roll than Zayn in his leather jacket, with some intense blacks, bold red lip and metallic nail polish.

• Through The Dark’ Liquilights glow gloss: Electric glitter poppy lip gloss that glows to neon red orange under UV light
• Eyeshadow palette containing:
  Little White Lies – palest warm grey
  Don't Forget Where You belong – Soft pink shimmer
  Half A Heart – Metal grey
  Strong – Charcoal black matte shimmer
  Midnight Memories – Silver glitter creme
• ‘Best Song Ever’ – Crimson red creme lipstick
• ‘Little Black Dress’ – Volumizing black mascara
• ‘Right Now’ – Metallic steel nail polish
• ‘Better Than Words’ – Black eye and body crayon

"Up All Night"

This one’s for you if you love super cute colors and more of a fun, flirty side to your girly beauty look.  It’s packed with bubblegum pinks, summery shades of blue and flattering shimmers. 

• ‘Taken’ Liquilights glow gloss: Powerhouse glitter pink lip gloss that glows to neon orange under UV light
• Eyeshadow palette containing: More Than This – Soft blushing pink
  Gotta Be You – Silvered taupe shimmer
  Save You Tonight – Shimmering turquoise blue
  Another World – Royal blue shimmer
  Up All Night – Sapphire glitter creme
• ‘I Should Have Kissed You’ – Bubblegum pink creme lipstick
• ‘Little Black Dress’ – Volumizing black mascara
• ‘Na Na Na’ – Aqua blue metallic chrome nail polish
• ‘Stand Up’ – Dark denim eye and body crayon

"Take Me Home"

This one’s a little bit more bronzed up, with softer, more golden shades to make the effortlessly gorgeous, girl-next-door sorta beauty look completely foolproof.  Peachy shimmers, sheer lips and sparkles all over the place.

• ‘Kiss You’ Liquilights glow gloss: Orange glitter rush lip gloss that glows to neon yellow under UV light
• Eyeshadow palette containing: Back For You – Velvet creme
  Change My Mind – Peachy shimmer
  C’Mon C’Mon – Soft taupe
  Little Things – Smokey brown
  Take Me Home – Golden glitter creme
  ‘Last First Kiss’ – Nude pink sheer lipstick
• ‘Little Black Dress’ – Volumizing black mascara
• ‘Live While We’re Young’ – Multi Dimensional gold glitter nail polish
• ‘I Wish’ – Chocolate brown eye and body crayon

For more details on the Autographed Make-up by One Direction check out the OneDirectionMagazine.com or Make Up by One Direction.  (Post Sponsored by BrandBacker)

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