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MD Perricone Cold Plasma Therapy Giveaway
Exciting news: I have yet another fantastic giveaway to announce. Over on Hair On The Brain, one lucky winner will receive a full-size Perricone MD Cold Plasma Therapy! Cold Plasma is a breakthrough in skincare technology from renowned healthy aging expert Dr. Nicholas Perricone. Formulated with Dr. Perricone’s patented delivery system, Cold Plasma addresses the 10 most visible signs of aging: wrinkles, enlarged pores, dryness, discoloration, redness, uneven skin tone, impurities, loss of firmness, loss of smoothness and loss of radiance. This prize is worth $150.00!
Youth Corridor Antioxidant Boost Skin Serum
Most people will be moving their clocks forward on March 14th, but if you’re noticing fine lines, wrinkles and dull, lackluster skin, it might be time to use the latest weapon in anti-aging and rewind the hands of time instead. This serum, seen in W, Allure, Harper’s Bazaar, People and more, is the newest ‘must have’ beauty treatment to get smoother and more radiant skin.
This serum was developed by Dr. Gerald Imber, an internationally recognized plastic surgeon. It delivers a powerful, concentrated dose of antioxidants and melatonin directly into the deeper layers of the skin where they can have the most impact. Vitamins C and E reduces past sun damage and increases collagen synthesis, leading to significant reduction in fine lines and wrinkles for smoother, firmer and tighter skin. Apply three drops to your face and neck before bedtime, and the skin-rejuvenating effects are noticeable within days.
The rules: The promotion is for a limited time. As you prepare for Daylight Saving Time on March 14th, simply visit www.YouthCorridor.com and save 25% on your purchase of the Antioxidant Boost Skin Serum by using the promo code “BOOST”. Online visitors will have one week to participate, so set your clocks to sign up for your discount!
Caudalie Travel Set
Now that I live thousands of miles across the country from my family, I have to travel a lot more… Which means, ugh, packing beauty products of which I own a million. How do I decide what to take and what to leave behind? (Don’t even talk to me about 3-1-1 rule. AS IF. I will check my bag from now until the end of time.) But still, it is convenient to have travel size containers, so I can bring more stuff.
Caudalie has this figured out with their Travel Set. It’s all of your favorite Caudalie products in travel sizes. It includes: 1 fl oz Cleansing Water, 1 fl oz Fleur de Vigne Shower Gel, 1 fl oz Gentle Conditioning Shampoo, 1 fl oz Nourishing Body Lotion, and a clear plastic travel bag all in a cute Caudalie tin case.
Caudalie Gentle Conditioning Shampoo–I love the scent of this product–it has notes of white rose, pink pepper and watermelon. It’s really fresh and bright. This shampoo is true to its name–it’s very gentle and contains nourishing grape-seed and jojoba oil, fortifying wheat proteins, and protecting sunflower oil.
Caudalie Fleur de Vigne Shower Gel–When I’m a rich lady, I my bath will be filled with Caudalie products. So delicious! This shower gel, is sodium laureth sulfate and soap-free. It has a wonderful, fresh melon scent melon, with notes of rose and pepper. It leaves my skin feeling clean but not dried out. Lovely.
Caudalie Nourishing Body Lotion–This lotion itself is topnotch! It’s packed with anti-oxidant grape-seed polyphenols, sesame and borage oils, microcirculation activating ginkgo biloba extract, and moisturizing plant glycerine and sodium hyaluronate. It immediately moisturizes my skin, and when I use it regularly, it gets rid of any dry spots.
Caudalie Cleansing Water–This product removes make-up and impurities from face and eyes, even on the most sensitive skin. You apply using a cotton pad on face and eyes to cleanse and tone the skin. It’s perfect as a make-up remover. No rinsing necessary, so it’s perfect for use on an airplane!
How To: TendSkin & Aspirin Mask
Have you guys ever used TendSkin? It’s a skincare solution for men and women to treat razor bumps, ingrown hairs and razor burn. It’s also kinda expensive at $35 for 8 oz. But I make mine own at home–it’s really easy and super cheap. Here’s how:
Ingredients to Make TendSkin:
- Uncoated aspirin
- 70% alcohol
- Witch Hazel
- A measuring cup/bottle
- Two bottles used to shake mixtures
- One 8 oz or more bottle to keep finished product
How To:
- Pour 5.5 oz of 70% alcohol into one bottle.
- Drop 18 uncoated aspirins into the alcohol. Cap bottle and shake.
- Pour 2.5 oz of witch hazel into the second bottle.
- Drop 8 uncoated aspirins into the witch hazel. Cap bottle and shake.
- Wait (30 minutes to a whole day) for the aspirins to dissolve in the liquids. Shake periodically to help dissolve aspirin and mix. (Not all of the aspirin will dissolve. That’s OK.)
- Now combine both the alcohol and witch hazel mixtures together in one bottle. Make sure you shake both mixtures before you combine them so you get the aspirin residue into the new bottle. This is your TendSkin. Use 1-2 times a day. Reduce usage if you experience dryness, flaking or irritation. Make sure you shake well before each use. Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin.
How To: Aspirin Mask
You can also use aspirin to make a skin clearing mask. (I’m doing it right now!) All you need plain, uncoated aspirin. Take about 5-8 aspirin and place them in a small bowl. Drip a small amount of filtered water on the aspirin and allow them to sit. The aspirin will get soft and mushy and then you can mix it with a binding agent. Typically, I mix mine with another mask, like a tiny bit of Origins Out of Trouble and then add a little more water if it is too thick and apply. You can also mix it with pure honey, which is a good binding agent and will be a bit more moisturizing. Aspirin is an acid, so you shouldn’t use it every day, but it’s safe to use every three days or so. But it depends on your skin–for me, once a week is good. The salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid, that’s in aspirin works to slough off dead skin. It will unclog and clear pores and reduce production of oil, too.
Have you guys tried at how TendSkin or the Aspirin Mask? Let me know what you think in the comments!
RareMinerals Active Triple Treatment Eye Cream
I’m always looking for a good eye cream, which is no easy task when your skin is as sensitive as mine. I was a little nervous to try RareMinerals Active Triple Treatment Eye Cream–when there are too many words in the name, I get scared I’m going to have an allergic reaction. So far so good though, and I’ve been using it for about three weeks now.
Here’s the deal: RareMinerals Active Triple Treatment Eye Cream is designed to minimize the look of fine lines, restore firmness, reduce puffiness, and brighten skin around the eye area. It’s infused with ActiveSoil Complex, which according to RareMinerals, uses mineral electrolytes and marine peptides to rejuvenate skin around the eyes instantly and over time. The eye cream is also ophthalmologist- and dermatologist-tested and formulated without the nasty stuff, like parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances and dyes, petrochemicals, phthalates, GMOs, and triclosan. Also, according to RareMinerals in an independent six-week consumer study:
- 100% of women agreed that the cream applied smoothly and absorbed well.
- 94% agreed that it refreshed the area around the eyes, making them look brighter and more awake.
- 72% agreed that it helped to instantly reduce the look of crows’ feet and fine lines around the eyes.
- 91% agreed that, with continued use, the eye area looked firmer and more youthful.
- 86% agreed that, with continued use, they saw a reduction in puffiness around the eyes.
My Take: As I said, I was happy this didn’t irritate the skin around my eyes, although it’s worth noting that I have been using it in the evening only because I’m so prone to eczema in the eye area and wanted to be careful. RareMinerals Active Triple Treatment didn’t irritate my skin, though, so I will probably bump up my use to morning and night. I notice a tightening/firming feeling when I apply the cream, which is kind of nice. It goes on smoothly and sinks in very fast. It smells like nothing, which is very important in an eye cream. I didn’t notice a significant improvement in the lines around my eyes, but I don’t have too many yet. My major issue is dark circles, but I’ve never used a product that really seems to help with that! (Aside from concealer.) Overall, I’m enjoying this product and will continue using it. If you try it, let me know what ou think! It’s available at Sephora, BareEscentuals, Ulta and select Nordstrom locations. Price: $28.00 / 0.5 oz
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Perricone Amine Complex Face Lift Giveaway!
Over on Hair On The Brain I am giving away Perricone Amine Complex Face Lift! It delivers a lifted, defined and radiant appearance, combing Dr. Perricone’s most effective anti-aging ingredients in higher levels. It is ideal for those with dry skin, deeper line and wrinkles, and loss of firmness. It retails for $95.00, but you can win a full-sized bottle for FREE! Head over to Hair On The Brain to find out how to enter.
This contest is now CLOSED. Check back soon for more great giveaways!
V-Day Gifts For Him From Gents
If you’re still searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift to get the guy in your life, check out Gents, an online store that offers natural and organic men’s products. They carry natural shaving and skincare products, as well as a great line of hair products by Simply Organic. Below are some of the stand out products from Gents that would make a perfect V-Day gift. And just think, you can always “borrow” these for you own skincare regime! It’s a win-win.
Earth Science Shave Cream — Super-moisturizing formula for a closer, less irritating shave without drying the skin. Contains allantoin, aloe and vitamin E to soothe and heal skin while preventing razor drag. Packaged in a non-aerosol tube that lasts twice as long as regular aerosol can. Your guy will love this scent! And it will keep his skin feeling great for hours. Price: $6.00 / 4oz
IntelliGENTS Formula Lev8 Aftershave Gel — This top-selling after shave gel contains tea tree oil, which cools skin on contact and acts as an anti-bacterial. Lactic acid exfoliates the skin so that you are left with a refined, moisturized smooth texture while preventing ingrown hairs. Free of artificial color, artificial fragrance and artificial preservatives. Cruelty free. Price: $39.00 / 1.7 oz
Osea Ocean Cleanser — This chemical-free, marine-based cleanser works effortlessly to remove dirt and impurities. Naturally derived foaming agents will not leave skin feeling dry or tight. Dual action cleanser cleans and exfoliates. Packed full of essential minerals, proteins and amino acids to provide optimum levels of hydration and nutrition. Perfect for normal, normal/oily skin. Price: $39.00 / 6 oz Continue Reading…
Obagi Medical Products
I went to a taping of The Ellen DeGeneres Show last week and courtesy of Obagi Medical Products, everyone in the audience got a $500.00 gift card! Pretty sweet, right? We also got a little sample box of four Obagi skin care products: a gel cleanser, toner, exfoliating product, and a sunscreen. I’m going to testing them out and report back to my Beauty Girl Reviews readers. Have any of you used Obagi? I hadn’t even heard of the line, but now that I’ve done a little research, I realize they’re kind of a big deal… Stay tuned!
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