Wella Brilliance Treatment for Fine to Normal, Colored Hair Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

My hair gets so dry sometimes and I don't know what to do with it. I color it, highlight it, use keratin twice a year...you know the whole routine. It isn't so easy on my poor hair. I didn't even mention the hot tools yet either. There are some good options out there to help your hair look and feel softer, shinier and keep the color fresh. I recently had the opportunity to try out one of them from a well known and time-tested brand that we all know and love. Wella Brilliance Treatment is a specialized option to repair fine to normal colored hair.

My hair is actually fine to normal...sometimes a little more on the fine side but pretty average in thickness.  One of the issues I often encounter is that my color fades quickly even though I only wash it 2-3 times a week. I was hoping that I would see my hair color looking fresher in addition to making it softer and shinier as Wella had suggested. 

It was very easy to use. I shampooed it as usual with my gentle color safe shampoo and then applied the Wella Brilliance Treatment. I left it in for 5 minutes as the directions suggested. I rinsed it out and styled it as usual with my round brush and a blow dryer. I liked how the Wella Brilliance Treatment quickly made my hair more vibrant. The color just looked fresh and definitely more vibrant after using it.  It felt soft and had the pretty flowing kind of curl at the bottom that I really like but don't always get even after a good blow dry.  I would use Wella Brilliance Treatment for Fine to Normal, Colored Hair with Diamond Dust on a regular basis to keep my hair soft and the color fresh.

It comes in a 5.07oz container.

Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Silicone Quaternium-22, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Bis-PEG-4 Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, PEG-4 Dilaurate, PEG-4 Laurate, C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, PEG-4, Diamond Powder.

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.

Konjac Facial Sponge w/ Bamboo Charcoal I love that it is 100% Natural & Eco-friendly {Review}

Whether you are 16 or 56 it is always a good practice to take excellent care of your skin. How can you do that naturally though? We all know you need to exfoliate the skin gently but how is the best way to do that while trying to remain eco-friendly?  I recently had the opportunity to try something new that truly gently cleans the skin and leaves it refreshed. This special something is the pureSOL Konjac Sponge.  Konjac is actually a moisture rich, naturally akaline plant fiber. A very cool plant sponge cleanser! A perfect cleansing tool to balance the natural acidity of the skin's impurities and oils. The pureSOL Konjac Sponge has a unique net like structure which gently massages the skin, breaks down dirt.  In turn, this action stimulates blood flow and the new growth of fresh skin cells. I found it to be an easy and simple way to get my skin super clean and refreshed after a long day or work and a workout.

I love that the pureSOL Konjac Sponge is unbelievably soft and gentle. My skin can be fussy and sometimes sensitive but the Konjac Sponge was really gentle. It is effective and gently cleans all skin types! It is made of 100% pure vegetable fiber and processed without any coloring or additives. This really makes it great for hypersensitive skin.

The pureSOL Konjac Sponge offers so many benefits:

IMPROVES SKIN TEXTURE: pureSOL Konjac Facial Sponge gently exfoliates while deep cleansing and removing any toxins and impurities, leaving you with a radiant complexion. It is extremely soft and gentle for everyday skin care. Great for all skin types.

BRIGHTER LOOKING SKIN: The natural woven fibers of the sponge gently massage the skin and stimulate blood flow. It detoxifies and encourages skin renewal while balancing the skins pH, leaving your skin extremely clean and refreshed.

PREVENTS SPOTS, BLACKHEADS AND BREAKOUTS: The added BAMBOO CHARCOAL contains activated carbon and essential minerals to deeply cleanse and absorb excess sebum, toxins and other harmful chemicals from your skin. You will see your pores getting smaller, tightening and brightening your skin.

100% NATURAL AND ECO-FRIENDLY: Why compromise your health with products that contain harsh chemicals and additives on your skin? pureSOL Konjac Sponge is completely natural, eco-friendly and free of parabens, sulphates and chemicals. It is biodegrade, cruelty free and vegan. After use, you can compost the sponge and feel good about the environment....even better add it to your flower pots or your garden! At pureSOL even their packaging is 90% compostable.

EASY-TO- HANG SUCTION HOOK: A must have for you Konjac Sponge.  Perfect for hanging in a well-ventilated space so it's dry and ready for you to use the following day. No more searching for something to hang your pureSOL Konjac Sponge on!


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.

A review of Gold Elements Nail Care Supreme Kit

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I recently heard about the luxurious line of skin care treatments from the Gold Elements line.  Gold Elements offers an amazing array of advanced and effective cosmetic treatments and even customized facials.  The line provides you with over all treatments to the skin and now even the nails. I appreciate how the Gold Elements facial care products aids the reduction of wrinkles and helps brighten the complexion. This is a complete line that was  inspired by advanced cosmetic research. All the products contain effective age defying ingredients combined with trace elements of actual gold to give a youthful appearance to the skin.  I think that is totally novel in skincare to include real gold to enhance the skin.

I recently had the opportunity to try out their new Gold Elements Nail Care Supreme.  

The Golden Nail Kit Supreme provided a totally stimulating beauty treatment for the nails

My nails look amazing after using the kit for the past week. I see a big improvement in how they look. My hands look moisturizing and youthful. Before using the kit my hands looked so dry and my nails were constantly brittle. My cuticles were always a problem but now they look really nice. I have been faithful with using the cream and oil and it has made a huge difference in how smooth my hands look and feel.

These are all the items included in the Gold Elements Nail Care Supreme Kit:

1. Hand and Nail Cream:
   A gentle, protective and soothing hand cream to protect
   your skin.

2. Cuticle Oil:
   Deeply soothe, moisturize and nourish the cuticles. Ideal
   when buffing your nails, your cuticles will be softer and
   your nails stronger looking.

3. Nail File:
   To smooth away rough nail edges and shape your nail
   faster and easier.

4. Buffing Block:
   A fantastic buffer which grants a beautiful gleam to your nails
   and assists in stimulating the blood circulation underneath
   your nails, which encourages healthy growth.

Try it out for yourself and see the difference it makes in your hands and nails. I am a business professional and it really is important to look the part every single day. I don't always have time for that mani-pedi but with Gold Elements I can treat yourself anytime I like and feel like I am in luxury.  It is important to take care of your skin and nails..people notice.  This is an easy way to give yourself some luxury.

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.

Beauty Box 5 May Subscription Box Unboxing Event @beautybox5 #bb5fave

Disclosure: I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample of the product for review purposes. The opinions are my own, based on my personal experience with the product.

I really like trying new beauty products from lipsticks to creams and washes and even scent.  Sometimes I look at a product in the store but just can't pull the trigger because I worry it might not be for me and I don't want to spend all that money if I don't know that I really like it.  Every once in a while you get lucky and the store has a sample or perhaps a beauty company sends you a sample and you get to try it first. The ideal solution for all of us. Beauty Box 5 understands that and that is why they created their great sampling box program. Beauty Box 5 is an amazing subscription beauty box sampler that is delivered right to your doorstep (or mailbox) filled with a combination of 5 brand new cosmetic samples monthly, quarterly or annually. You can start out at just $12 a month or save more by getting a longer subscription. Signing up to receive Beauty Box 5 each month is a great new way for anyone from teens to moms to sample new cosmetic products and see what works for you.  Each month they include tips and tricks for the products on the back of this little card below to help you get the most out of your beauty samples each month.

Beauty Box 5 shared with me that they are always looking for the inside scoop on hot new items to make the best matches for your own personal taste and lifestyle.  The prices are reasonable too. You can get a Beauty Box 5 monthly for $12, quarterly for $30 or annually for just $99.  Shipping is always free.  A fun way to check out lots of the new beauty stuff out there without a whole lot of $$ investment. The great part is that if you like something, you can just up and buy the full size item, right?  Much better than buying a full size you-know-what-beauty-item and paying a fortune and then it sits in the makeup bag gathering dust because it doesn't work for you.

Beauty Box 5 mixes it up with their brands and keeps things adventurous. They source from a mix of niche, luxe, regular drugstore, vegan and eco-conscious brands.  One month you might get hair care, nail care, makeup, skin care, fragrances or even beauty accessories or a mix of any of the above.  I love the suspense!  You will get a carefully curated blend of travel, full-size and deluxe samples from their most current collection.
 

I just received the May Fresh and Focused Box this week.  The team at Beauty Box 5 knows that sometimes we all need a little beauty boost. Perhaps we are daydreaming about the beach and summer fun or pinning our summer outfits on our Pinterest boards but we need to stay in the zone at least to get through the workday! Beauty Box 5 is here with a few pick-me-ups to keep you going.  Here is the scoop on the fresh goodies that were in this cute little box:

Ban Total Refresh Cooling Body Cloths are just what I need to stash in my purse post-gym or anytime I need a to feel a little more confident. Those HOT spring days when I am working and running all over?  Already here and I tried Ban Total Refresh and they are so cool and refreshing. My skin feels clean and fresh after using these. After my yoga class they worked well enough so I could run to the grocery store and not feel confident. Sometimes I love to get together with friends after work and it is a challenge to freshen up and I see these as a good solution. Right in the purse or tote bag for me! Retail:  $2.97 for 10 cloths

The next product in the box totally new to me and perfect for spring...Harvey Prince Hello is a really pretty floral fragrance that kind of made me go, "Aaaaah, yes!" A really light citrus scent with some of my fave fruits and flowers:  mandarin, grapefruit, forsythia and plumeria all suggest spring in a friendly and sweet way.  The cute little sample size I received is perfect for traveling and will be toted on my upcoming business trip. I will be looking for the full size bottle of this fresh spring scent because at $55.00 for 5.7oz it is an excellent deal. 

H20 Plus Aqualibrium Marine Cleansing Gel is the perfect way to deep clean your skin and get it really clean. I love the scent and the fact that it is totally oil free. It got all my makeup off including the long wear lipstick. One huge benefit is that this cleanser also gently exfoliates while cleaning all the impurities off your skin. I feel good about using products with marine botanicals and sea salts. It makes my skin feel and look super clean after a warm day. It is  $18.00 for 120ml.

CATTIVA Precisione Eye Liner is a waterproof eye liner that totally made my eyes pop. It went on super smooth and I love how it retracts so there is minimal issue with getting squished when you close it. I have used it with a light touch for day time and added more for a more smokey evening eye kind of look. My husband thought I looked amazing so it worked for me.  It has some serious staying power even through a few drinks and a long dinner. Bonus is that it contains no parabens. $20.00 for 0.012oz .

The last item in this exciting May box for a little bit of extra fun is the MaskerAide Hydrating Facial Sheet Mask. If you have never tried this before you are in for a total treat. You can squeeze this baby in during lunch or before a big night out. I used it before a big date night with my hubby. Totally paraben free, vegan friendly and easy to use. They are even biodegradeable. I LOVE this. You open it up, apply it to a clean face and smooth it on. It looks silly but feels delicious. Leave it on 10-20 minutes and you look so refreshed like you just had a facial. $5.99 for 1 mask

Another amazing box full of beauty fun from BeautyBox5. Don't forget to join Beauty Box 5 and get in on the fun.  You can spread the news on Instagram and have an opportunity to win full-size versions of these products too! Don't forget to tag @beautybox5 and #bb5fave so they know who was spreading the love!

Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe would be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255:  "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."