Hey Gals! Happy first of October! October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Getting the news that you or a loved one has a terminal illness is indescribable. Every 45 minutes someone loses their battle to breast cancer. If you want to learn more about early intervention, facts, or support groups check out Beyond The Shock
Many retailers put out special products that are pink to bring awareness to the cause. Before you buy make sure to do a little research to see how much is actually going to charity, and which charities.
Glamulet is releasing 6 Limited edition Pink Charms this year.
These charms range in price from $19.99 to $29.95. Each charm, Fits all major brands of bracelets & 925 Sterling Silver Guaranteed.
Also 50% of sales go to benefit Breast Cancer Network Vietnam You can find these charms and more on Glamulet.
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Hey Gals! So I know this is primarily a nail blog, but if you will allow me to get on my soapbox real quick about your immunity health.
80% of your body's defence against illness is in your intestinal tract. A healthy intestinal tract has about 3 pounds of beneficial bacteria. The best way to help your body fight bad bacteria? Fermented foods, does that sound appealing? Hahaha I didn't think so. But you can take probiotics that have colonizing bacterias. There are a ton of probiotics on the market. To find a good one look for one that has high (in the billions) CFU. CFU means Colony forming unit. Also look for one that has many different strains of bacteria. The variety is important because some bad bacteria will target certain good bacteria.
Probiotics can upset your tummy at first, so take them with food and be sure to look for ones with time release, they are more gentle overall.
OKay onto the review!
Brandbacker sent me these two formulas to review. Both tabs are GMO free. Both are about 3/4 inch long and only one per day is needed.
I've switched between these two for the past month and I really like them both. The Immune formula has the extras in it to help when I'm feeling under the weather, and the Pro-15 ensures I keep my gut flora in optimal condition. I hope this has helped you see how important probiotics are, especially in a world where bacteria is growing more and more immune to antibiotics ! Click here to learn more about Hyperbiotics.
Hey Gals! I've got another sponsored post from Instanaturals! These two formulas are similar to the previously reviewed ones. However this one has a 2.5% solution of retinol as well! I wanted to give the other formulas posted previously a full 6-8 weeks before trying these out. So I can say I haven't personally tried these yet but I do look forward to doing so.
I decided since the formulas are very similar I wouldn't be going over all the ingredients and photos of texture. But hopefully I can give you some info on deciding between the two formulations. Retinol is a derivative of Vitamin A. Its known to decrease dark spots and soften up fine lines. If you're 25 and under these most likely aren't concerns for you. If you are 26 and up these may be things you are looking to slow down or reverse.
Retinol plays well with -most- skin products. However using retinol with benzoyl peroxide or Glycolic acid will inactivate the retinol. Also its important to point out if you use products with salicylic acid then you should be extra careful when considering retinol products, because combining the two can cause irritation.
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The Youth Express serum and eye gel can be used together or separately. Both products are designed to target wrinkles, dark spots and sagging skin. I've worn glasses most of my life and the dark circles are starting to set in. I was very excited when I was selected to try these formulas out.
The Gel can be found on Amazon and retails for $89.99 and is currently a #1 Best seller with 4.5 stars. The Serum can also be found on Amazon and retails for $45.00
Both products do contain hyaluronic acid so do be careful to rock the sunscreen because this can increase the likelihood for sunburns.
The serum is a bright orange and a little thicker than water. It absorbs quickly and has a pleasant orangy smell to it. It feels refreshing the citrus smell lingers for about 10 minutes after applying. This feels soothing and noticeable cut down on puffiness in the 6 days I have used it in the morning.
Key ingredients are:
+ Vitamin C
+ Plant Stem Cells
+ Astaxanthin
+ Kojic Acid
+ Passionflower
+ Caffeine
+ Hyaluronic Acid
+ Niacinamide
+ Matrixyl 3000
The gel has a great pump that just lets out a small amount so no wasting! This product had a tightening feeling to it.
I will continue to use both of these products because I do feel they are working. There is no huge difference in just the few days I have used it. Most products have to be used several weeks before you can see a change. I like how the two compliment each other well. I also love how this is not tested on animals. :D You can find out more about the InstaNatural product line here.
Hey Gals! Recently I was selected to review this adorable candle trio from Old Factory. Right now there are 12 sets to choose from on Amazon. (link takes you straight to the Old Factory Amazon listing) I had a hard time choosing which one to pick because they all sound great!! Heres a picture from the site to help you see all the choices at once:
I ended up picking the Coffee Shop Trio: Coffee Bean, Hazelnut, Chai Tea. All the trios have complementary scents. Therefore you can burn one, two or all three at a time. The sets retail for $25.00 plus tax and shipping. My order was placed November 27th and arrived December 4th. They were well wrapped and come in this box.
The scent is perfect, not fake, and not overpowering.
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Kiss sent me the InstaWave and I was SO excited to try it out! :
Over all I love this! I think it is best for longer hair. My hair is short with layers so the awesome barrel curls didn't look as great on me. However when I had super long hair a few years ago i would have LOVED to have had this curler. You can see in this video below how well it works on longer hair:
Hey Gals! Recently I was sent three kits from Brandbacker to review. The first is a trio of Liquilights glow gloss. You can find it at Macy's for $16.50 plus shipping. The trio is very sparkly brilliantly during the day and illuminates under UV black light after dark. Enriched with natural oils and vitamin E to keep your lips soft and hydrated all day and all night. Gloss can be worn alone for a pop of sparkle and color, or paired with One Direction crème lipstick for a bolder look.
From left to right: Through the Dark- Electric glitter poppy lip gloss that glows to neon red-orange under UV light Kiss You- Orange glitter rush lip gloss that glows to neon yellow under UV light Taken - Powerhouse glitter pink lip gloss that glows to neon orange under UV light The second set is a trio of polish and glitter toppers! They also are at Macy's and retail for 16.50 plus shipping. Varnish: Happily– UV iced blue glitter Moments- UV neon pink Diana- UV 3D holographic Glitter Toppings: Kicks- UV snow cone blue Not afraid- UV electrified pink glitter Star-- UV holo glitter
I had a ton of fun playing around with this kit. Heres a few of the looks I came up with:
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The glitter does darken a bit with a top coat. I really like the layering of the blue and pink to make a squishy purple. The las kit is the Electroglam Mascara. This can be used to create color streaks in your hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes. Why don’t we go there- Shock of blue Does he know?- Pinkest hot pink Story of my life- Amped canary yellow
Makeup by One Direction will hit the follow stores November 15th!
Hey Gals! If you are a fan of ONE DIRECTION then I've got something to show you! Brand Backer sent me some lovely LE Makeup Pallets to share with you. **Sponsored Post Powered by BrandBacker **
Sears has it in stock for $12.98 plus shipping. These tins have a band member on the front:
The tin opens up to reveal shadows, liner, liptints, gloss and varnish.
Eye Shadows:
Nobody Compares- Metallic silver
Tell Me A Lie- Metallic nude pink
Same Mistakes- Metallic mint
I Would- Smokey brown shimmer
Summer Love- Smokey purple haze
Everything About You- Smokey black shimmer
Eye Pencil:
I Want- True matte black
Nobody Compares- Metallic silver (right)
Tell Me A Lie- Metallic nude pink (middle)
Same Mistakes- Metallic mint (left)
I Would- Smokey brown shimmer (right)
Summer Love- Smokey purple haze (middle)
Everything About You- Smokey black shimmer (left)
This is the inside of the metal tin. I love how they decorate it. I also am very glad it is a metal tin. Lots of pallets coming out this year have been paper/ cardboard.
from left to right:
Loved You First- Bubble gum pink
One Thing- Frosted pink ice
Irresistible- Shimmered pearl
Heart Attack- Creamy rose shine
Lip Gloss Top Coat:
Over Again- Silver glitter sparkle
As you can see I used the eyeliner to draw the circle and the heart <3
These new sets are available in stores November 15th at:
