Botanics Tinted Lip Balm

My free full size sample came of Botanic s Tinted Lip Balm in Sheer Guava.  It has a smooth consistency which glides over your lips.  Staying power isn't too long, but a nice lip quencher.

Power of Love

I received a free full sized sample of Pacifica's Power of Love Natural Lipstick in the shade of Tender Heart.  This is a VEGAN product.  I don't really care for the smell or texture of the lipstick, as it isn't smooth and creamy but rather has a mud consistency.  It smells like old cooking oil.  Maybe my sample is old.

The product does have a good cause - for every one purchased, one goes to women in need.

I tried this Apple Cider Vinegar Treatment and my hair was shiny and had less frizz

I decided to see if this really worked.  I washed my hair, used conditioner then poured this mixture over my hair and let soak in while I finished showering.

I used a slightly different recipe than below and did use conditioner first.  I used a 2-2 ratio: 2 ounces of tap water to 2 ounces of apple cider vinegar and a few drops of lavender.

My hair usually resembles the model's photo below on the left after blow drying. After treatment and a swipe with the flat iron, my hair was shiny and less frizzy, but not as shiny as the model below on the right. However, definitely worth trying before investing in expensive products and treatments.

Ingredients:

2 cups of boiling water

2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar

Herbs of choice - Lavender and lemon add fragrance and cut down on the vinegar smell.

Preparation:

First boil the water and then add the herbs and vinegar. Allow it to cool down for 30 minutes. After that, refrigerate the mixture for later. You can use the mixture after you have finished with rinsing the shampoo. Just pour the mixture and massage the scalp, and then rinse with fresh water, or you can leave it in and towel dry for extra conditioning benefits.

Here is a list of all the health benefits using the apple cider vinegar:

Improves porosity * Conditions naturally * Treats hair loss

Clarifies the scalp * Removes the dandruff * Reduces frizz

Balances the pH of the scalp * Prevents split ends * Treats itchy and dry scalps

My stylist started carrying DAVINES hair care products in her salon.  I used the OI Shampoo and Conditioner for the first time yesterday.  Day two and my hair is still amazing - I mean amazing!  I complain about the texture of my hair all the time, but have to say I am hooked on only one use. I want to try their other products...

Burt's Bee Facial Cleansing Oil is a GREAT product for only $16 (less at Walmart).  One pump massaged into face literally removes all makeup.  It leaves your skin clean and moisturized.  I've been using for two weeks and my complexion is looking good and acne is greatly reduced!

Juvesa ProSkin

Last week my friend and co-partner in this blog sends me an invite to her niece’s skin care party.  I don’t really read the flyer, but immediately respond, “Girl’s Night Out - of course I’ll go!”  As the day arrived I start thinking – what have I gotten myself into?  I know she was studying to be an esthetician or something in that field, but I’m not sure if she’s graduated or her current skill level.  Do I really want to be a guinea pig for some type of dermabrasion treatment???

We arrive at their friend’s salon – still not knowing really what we’ve agreed to – and enjoy meeting old friends and new acquaintances.   After some small talk, we’ve figured out that we would receive some type of a facial.  As I had washed my face per the request prior to arrival, I volunteered to be the first ‘victim’. 

I have a ‘before’ photo taken and then lay on the table while a very nice lady who I think is training the niece prepares my face.  We make small talk as she applies different serums and creams and begins a very pleasant type of dermabrasion that does not use the gritty granules as I’ve used in the past.  More concoctions, different tools with lights and currents, basically focusing on one side of my face.

Half way through my procedure the niece hands me a mirror.  Honestly expecting to have to lie and say, “Oh yeah, I see a difference,” I looked at my image.  OMG – the right side of my face was lifted what looked like an entire inch higher than the left.  I looked like I had just had half of my face pulled back to what it was 15 years ago.  I anxiously said, “Do the other side!”

They explained that as time passed, I would see more improvements.  For best results you should have 3-6+ treatments, about 3 weeks apart and then only maintenance is required.  We received the ‘Red Carpet’ treatment which is what the stars have prior to big events. 

When I woke this morning, my skin felt soft, smooth, the indents around my mouth where no longer so prominent and my eye area is lifted.  The acne I had yesterday is gone.  One very skeptical person is sold on this machine and I can’t wait for my next treatment!!! 

Juvesa ProSkin

 

 Tuesday Night Before                                                                                             Wednesday Morning

TOO Faced Lipsticks

Apparently I like the different color options offered by TOO-FACED LA CRÈME

Color Drenched Lipstick, as I have several in my collection.  Although it does hydrate your lips very nicely, the staying power is minimal.  After an hour and a half of my morning shake, fruit and water it’s time to re-apply.  In addition to their online shop, it is also sold at both Ulta and Sephora for $22.

PERFECT LIPS liner is fantastic.  Goes on smooth and creamy and sold for $17.

Also good for the purse is their Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick.  It does last longer but is a bit drying.  Also available in a lot of colors for $21.