Sunday, November 16, 2014

Oleavine Facial Moisturizer Review #oleavine



 


It seems like every year that goes by I start using and buying more and more natural and organic products. It started with fruits and vegetables and has moved to the beauty and cosmetics. I really prefer to use natural products and feel more confident when I am putting things on my skin or in my body that I know just what is inside them. I recently had the opportunity to try a new facial moisturizer by Oleavine. They are a leading Anti-aging and Skincare Beauty Company who has their products in large natural foods stores and online. I have tried their products before and had a really nice experience, I was excited about this moisturizer.

Hello, first things first. What is NOT in this moisturizer. There are no harmful chemicals in here. You can feel good that this Oleavine Facial Moisturizer has organic and natural ingredients in it. No icky chemicals. It is free from Preservatives, Parabens, Petroleum, Phthalates, Sulfates, Silicone, SLS, SLES, PG or PG Derivatives, Synthetic Fragrance and Dyes.) Cruelty Free, Gluten Free, Allergy Friendly, Fragrance Free.

 I am one busy mama so I totally look for moisturizers and serums that can do double duty. This Oleavine Facial Moisturizer is an anti-aging serum and rejuvenating moisturizer all wrapped up in one bottle. Happy day.  It has powerful active ingredients that penetrate deeply into your skin. Some of the ingredients you would expect in an Anti-Aging Serum like this include Inflammation Reducing Omegas 3, 6, 7 & 9. Wrinkle Fighting Argan Plant Stem Cells, Powerful Antioxidants Vitamins A, B, C, E & Alpha Lipoic Acid, Skin Plumping Hyaluronic Acid, Soothing Rooibos Tea Extract, Avena Sativa Oat Extracts and Aloe Vera.  I love all the natural elements in this powerful moisturizer.

Even smarter, this Oleavine Facial Moisturizer uses a proprietary cold process technology that protects the active ingredients. Most moisturizers use heat. Oleavine uses a special process that uses little to no heat to carefully create their finished facial care product. Heat during manufacturing is the enemy to sensitive active ingredients in moisturizers and serums. They go even further to protect their formula by using their elegant Airless Pump to shield it from oxidizing air and outside germs and contaminants.

Oleavine makes it easy to get luxuriously smooth, hydrated, youthful glowing skin in just minutes a day. That is about all this busy mama has so that works perfectly for me. This is truly a non-greasy formula that delivers rapid moisturization and locks it in all day or night long. Carefully combined botanicals address all aspects of aging skin that I need. I love that it contains naturally occuring phytoceramides and skin healing liquids from botanical oils and exotic butters. Think grape see, coconut, almond, jojoba, almond, argan, olive, squalene, sea buckthorn, rose hip seed, borage, cranberry, pomegranate, pumpkin seed, flax seed, murumuru butter and mango butter! It sounds almost delicious enough to eat but of course it is just for external use on your skin.

I feel really confident in knowing this new moisturizer is all natural, preservative free, paraben free, Petroleum Free, Phthalate Free, Sulfate Free, Silicone Free, Cruelty Free, Gluten Free, and allergy friendly.
 

You can follow Oleavine on Facebook and you can find out more by visiting the Oleavine website right here.  You can find this lovely Oleavine facial moisturizer right on Amazon which makes shipping a cinch anytime of the day or evening. 

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.


Saturday, November 15, 2014

Beauty Box Five November 2014 Subscription Box Review @beautybox5 #afterfeather #dentek #haskhair #lauraashley #OneShowerChallenge

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



I love it....Beauty Box Five has the most amazing outlook no matter what the season and always stays gracefully grounded.  I can manage to keep it all together at work and at home with BB5 to help out my glam look.  BB5 shows you how you can project Heaps of beauty right into fall with a smart new beauty look.  Check out all the trendiest of fall fashions and hot colors...don't forget to bookmark your fave finds and share with friends too. Everyone loves getting the inner scoop. I like trying new beauty products from sunscreens to lipsticks and find that I often find new faves.  That is one of the great things about BB5.  You can try lots of new things and sub in new favorites without being stuck with a huge bottle of this or that. I happens to the best of us even with green intentions. Sometimes I look at a product in the store but 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.  Who needs something else to sit on the bathroom shelf or take up more room in a drawer? I would always feel guilty. 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.  That is the premise behind BB5.


The ideal solution for all of us is brought to you by Beauty Box 5. They understand  and 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 is always on the lookout for the latest 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 November Gracefully Grounded Box this week.  The team at Beauty Box 5 wants to remind you to stayed on the ball and keep up your self care no matter what the season.  Don't forget about yourself as you start thinking about sales, Christmas and Hanukkah! Take a few minutes and take good care of yourself with some of these goodies. If I can stay Glamamama Gracefully Grounded then you sure can. Sometimes it is a challenge, yes it sure is but I do it. You have only one YOU and each one of us is special in our own way. We deserve to take a little bit of time to beautify and keep our look fresh. Beauty Box Five is here with a few special treats to help you along the way.  Here is the scoop on the amazing treats that were in this sweet sea blue November box:

As always It was chock full of amazing goodies that I could not wait to try. There were goodies for my hands, hair, skin, teeth and body tucked in there this month.  Lots of special items to keep me looking fresh and alluring wherever my fall days take me.  They take me all over too....from the the mid-Atlantic to Florida and who knows where else this winter. We will have to see. I am one busy mama!


The first treat in this box is an AfterFeather Refillable Travel Bottle.  The perfect solution for a traveling mama like me. Who hasn't been in this situation where you have your fave creams, shampoos, lotions or potions and you want to bring them on the trip.  I buy some luxury products and I want to use them on the go too. I love that these are TSA approved and the perfect size for a long weekend or more. What an amazing invention. I will be squirreling this little bottle away for my next business trip or vacation...I am sure it will be soon. Retail: $8.95/2 Refillable 2oz bottles


The next product in the box is perfect for my on the go lifestyle. How did they know?  DenTek Floss Picks are an amazing product. If you have never tried them, you just must give them a go. They came in the cutest little case that will fit perfectly in my purse. These are great to keep your mouth cleaner and fresher and it works so easily between the teeth. No more embarrassing smile. Consider that this is a great size to stash right into any makeup bag ready for a long work day or a business trip.  A super steal at $2.49 for 4 count


Have you ever tried HASK hair products? They are great and HASK has been around forever for a reason. Macadamia Revitalizing Shine Oil is going to make you nutty for healthy hair. Heehee. Really though this stuff works beautifully. The bottle lasts forever too...all you need is a few drops and you apply it to your ends after conditioning and the dull hair just comes back to life. The price is super reasonable at $2.99 5/8 oz


Who doesn't love lavender? It is one of my favorite scents. Laura Ashley Body Butter smells just wonderful in Spring Lavender.  This is a winner for me especially during the cold winter days. It keeps my hands and body soft and moisturized and smells so amazing. It actually comes in a set of 6 different fragrances so you can grab them all. This is staying right on top of my makeup bag...ready when I need it!   An amazing deal at $20.00/set of 6 body butters 1.75 oz each


The last item in this exciting November box for a final moisturizing treat is the old favorite that is with a new twist,  Dove Deep Moisture Nutrium Body Wash.  I have to hand it to Dove....I have been using their products since I was a little girl and they never stop innovating. I really like their soaps, creams and body washes, I tried this one yesterday and my skin felt so good after my shower. I love the rich lather and loved my smooth skin after the shower even more. Retail: $6.49/22 oz

So, are you ready to get in on the fun? The ladies from BB5 have put together another really amazing box full of beauty fun perfect to take you straight into Fall. Don't forget to join Beauty Box 5 and get in on the goodies to keep you looking fab all four season.



After you join, you can even spread your good fortune via 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 that it was you spreading the love around!

 





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."

Joyal Beauty Timeless Skin Renewal Serum Review #JoyalBeauty



This product is for external use only. Not for internal use. Keep reach out of children. Allergies: This serum is natural, healthy and safe. But don’t use this serum if you know you are allergic to any kinds of bee products; Bee products might occasionally cause allergic reactions in some small group of people with extremely sensitive skin type. If you do not know your allergy, a simple test can be performed by applying a small amount of the preparation to the inside of the underarm. This sensitive area should reveal any allergic potential within 24 hours.

I am always looking for things that will enhance my facial skin. Laziness is not an option for me as my job requires me to look good every single day and my career depends on it. I had the opportunity to try out Joyal Beauty Timeless Skin Renewal Serum recently and I really liked this. The ingredients are unique...it is enriched with Royal Jelly, Bee Propolis, honey, powerful natural anti-oxidants and plant bio-actives from certified reliable source.  I didn't realize that Royal Jelly and Bee Propolis formulas preserve and restore proteins and enzymes for anti-aging action in the skin, as well as amino acid protein building blocks for younger skin. Honey formula has humectant properties and is enzymatically active for a gentle cell renewal boost that tones and lifts the skin.  This is really different to be using natural bee products that work to beautify my skin.

I know you will want to know so the company has shared that this is a 98% natural 72% organic serum.  I appreciate that this is an advanced non-comedogenic formula too. It really moisturizes and keeps my skin looking soft, vibrant and smooth. It has been effective as a softener for my dry skin. It also has a dual toning action. Joyal Beauty shared that this is excellent for firming relaxed, stretched or stressed skin. My skin is always stressed. This serum has a unique non-greasy light small molecule formula which gets absorbed quickly and penetrates the nutrition into skin dermis. I love that it can be used under any moisturizers,sunscreens and even makeup products.  It worked beautifully in the morning under my makeup products.

It really works to help boost collagen levels which is important to me because I know it helps me stay looking younger. Quickly and effectively remove lines and puffiness and fades facial wrinkles as a super antioxidant. Royal Jelly contains natural minerals that lead to increased collagen production. It also contains specific anti-oxidants and nutrients that support skin renewal such as flavonoids, nucleic acid, decanoic acid, enzymes, and hormones. Numerous vitamins and minerals such as B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, acetyl-choline and zinc can be found in royal jelly which are excellent for skin health. The acids found in Royal Jelly contribute to its collagen production and promotion.

Another aspect of this serum that I really thought was exciting is that it is enriched with Centella, Asiatica Herb. Centella Asiatica is a herb that has potent antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It has traditionally been used by many people as a treatment for skin conditions such as psoriasis, dermatitis, and minor burns. Centella asiatica supports the healing of wounds and burns because of its ability to increase the blood supply to the affected area, elevate the level of antioxidants in the wound, and encourage the production of fibroblasts, the cells that synthesize collagen. Its collagen-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties mean that centella asiatica can diminish the appearance of stretch marks and keloid scars. Centella asiatica has a toning and tightening effect on the skin when applied topically. Due to its ability to stimulate collagen production, centella asiatica can improve the appearance of aging skin affected by fine lines and wrinkles.

The combination of ingredients in this serum work as a natural antibiotic agent to stop bacterial growth. Think about how this can help your skin in the areas of anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-acne, anti-inflammatory issues. Many skin problems are caused by fungi bacteria and virus. This serum is a natural non-medical treatment for your skin problems. Serum, in contrast to moisturizer, has small molecules which can penetrate deeper into skin layer to deliver nutrition. Serum is highly concentrated and extremely potent, containing around 10-15 times more of the active ingredients than cream or lotion moisturizers; While moisturizer is made of larger molecules which usually form barrier on skin surface to lock the moisture. Serum functions on deeper layer of skin to repair cells, while moisturizer functions on skin surface to prevent moisture loss.

I used it as Joyal Beauty suggested and I applied a small amount of serum to my face twice a day in the morning and at night after cleansing and toning if you use toner too.
They said I can apply it around my eyes so I did but I avoided my eyes as directed. 
I massaged it into my face as they suggested using a circular motion with fingers for 1-3 minutes because I wanted the best results. Joyal suggested that the act of massaging will stimulate blood circulation and new cell generation and also the nutrition ingredients present in the serum will be able to penetrate deeper inside the skin. I will try anything.
I used my moisturizer after that. In the mornings I also used my sunscreen which is always important to prevent sun damage. I have been trying to get more sleep which is also critical. Joyal Beauty reminded me that many skin problems are actually caused by spiritual pressure and lack of sleep. Meditation is very good for the skin and you can do it simply by visualizing beautiful, healthy skin as you fall asleep and your body will go in that direction.  They remind me and everyone that usually skin renewal process needs about 4 weeks so you can't expect to see major results overnight but keep up with it and you will see benefits.

This is a great serum to try out this holiday season. Start now and you can look more beautiful by the time Christmas rolls around. It is gentle and effective and it has been working well for me. I really like using it because of all the unique ingredients combined into one product. It is easy to find Joyal Beauty Timeless Skin Renewal Serum right on Amazon for the easiest shopping convenience ever.

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.

Power Tek Fire Talon Multi-tool Pocket Knife Review #PowerTek



There are some things that you just have to have yourself and then after you buy it, you think, hey, this would be good for Dad, Grampa, Uncle Harry or your best friend Mike. The Power Tek Fire Talon Multi-Tool is that useful.  This is one heavy duty multi-tool. It has not one but two built-in LED flashlights  too, one on each end. It has a Combo Knife, Spring-loaded Needlenose Pliers w/Wire Cutters, Wire Strippers and even Spring-loaded Scissors.

The Power Tek Fire Talon Multi-Tool is constructed from strong black oxide stainless steel for maximum durability and maximum coolness.  It has built in rubber inlays in the handle for sure grip and easy handling comfort for any task. It even comes with a nylon sheath for storage and a 1 year limited warranty. In a perfect world, you'd only have to deal with DIY tasks in well-lit conditions. This is not a perfect world of course and things happen in not so convenient locations.


How many times have you been stuck trying to make a repair in poor lighting? It never fails... when you need to take care of a repair, the flashlight you keep in your toolbox has mysteriously disappeared. One of your kids, your spouse or your best friend, who knows but it can be maddening and very frustrating.  Even if you locate your flashlight, there's the daunting task of trying to shine the light on your work area with one hand while you make repairs with the other.


The The Power Tek Fire Talon Multi-Tool offers a better solution that requires no extra hands... no juggling tools and flashlights trying to get the job done.  Fire Talon is the only solution that gives you a full range of essential tools plus a built-in LED flashlight on both ends to make performing repairs faster and easier.

Here's what you get with the Fire Talon Multi-Tool:

  • Two strategically placed LED flashlights that give you full illumination for any task
  • Large 3-inch, self-locking, stainless steel 3Cr13 knife blade for even the toughest cutting tasks!
  • Professional-grade scissors to make trimming and cutting a breeze
  • Easy-to-use wire strippers to make electrical repairs simple and safe
  • A built-in can opener to take the frustration out of camping trips
  • Phillips and flat-head screwdrivers tough enough to handle any problem
  • Spring-loaded pliers to take the frustration out of installs and repairs
  • Sure-grip rubber handle inlays to give you full control, even in dark and rainy conditions 
  • When closed, this tool measures 4 in. long and weighs 9.8 oz

My thoughts:  I used this to open my drain in my basement. It is inside a cabinet and a challenge everytime with the flashlight trying to light the area.
The Power Tek Fire Talon Multi-Tool made it so much easier and faster to open that drain, clean it and screw it right back in properly.  This tool would be a great gift for anyone.

The Fire Talon Multi-Tool comes with a 1-yr warranty, so you know you'll have everything you need to perform repairs and installations right at your fingertips.
You can purchase the Fire Talon Multi-Tool right on Amazon for super easy gift buying any time of the year. Don't forget to pick up an extra one for your car, home or to keep in the house for an emergency gift anytime.

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.