Showing posts with label products. Show all posts
Showing posts with label products. Show all posts

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Acure Organics

Wooh! New baby is finally here and hubby got me a new laptop so it's time to hop back onto the review horse! Awhile back I received a few products from Acure organics. Unfortunately with the end of my pregnancy and preparing for a new addition all my reviews got pushed aside. I received their Balancing Facial Toner and Argan oil, along with our Moroccan Argan oil + Argan Stem Cell shampoo and conditioner.

"The Balancing toner is alcohol-free, so it will not strip the skin. Instead it is vegetable glycerin based, which is a natural humectant that draws moisture from the air into the skin. It also contains organic witch hazel, which is quite different from the typical witch hazel because it is not alcohol derived, making it much gentler at balancing bacteria and quite soothing to the skin. A toner is so important because it hydrates the skin, soothes inflammation and balances bacteria growth but ultimately, accelerates product penetration. It's the easiest way to up the ante in your regimen."
To me this toner smells and feels like everyday witch hazel but, I love it. I've adopted it into my skin care regimen and I use it every night after washing my face. It is so refreshing and has immensely cut down on my breakouts. Especially with how crazy my skin is right now with post baby hormones.





"Argan oil is such an asset to reduce the congestion in your skin. I know it sounds counter-intuitive but it’s true. Consider the fact that water can’t cut oil, but oil can cut oil. Argan is dreamy because it is over 80% polyunsaturated essential fatty acid and loaded with antioxidants like vitamin E. Vitamin E pushes tons of oxygen into the pores and acne bacteria cannot live in the presence of oxygen. It is also amazing at softening congested debris like blackheads and the essential fatty acids are wonderful at stimulating healthy firming, moisture balance, anti-inflammatory and anti-swelling support. Plus, you can use it for so much more; sunburns, wound healing and scars, adding shine to hair and decreasing frizz/fly-a-ways, cuticle treatment, etc."
I tried this product in my hair, it made it entirely too oily, which I hated. Butttt it's awesome to add a few pumps to a bath! This leaves my skin feeling so moisturized and is great to soak in. I love combining this with lavender salts in a before bed bath. It's BEYOND relaxing.

"The ingredients that make the Moroccan Argan Oil and Argan Stem Cell formulation a rock star include Sunflower Lysine, Argan Stem Cells, and Sea Buckthorn. The Sunflower Lysine acts as natural cortisone and blocks the histamine response in skin so it balances, soothes and provides anti-inflammation support. The Argan Stem Cells help to strengthen hair retention boost moisture content and hair regeneration. Sea Buckthorn contains a ton of essential fatty acids and helps support buildup of the skin's lipid layers. Finally, for those concerned with thinning of the hair or hair loss, the zinc and magnesium from the Pumpkin Seed oil helps block DHT (dihydrotestosterone) build up in the follicle. DHT is the hormone often responsible for stress hair loss and male/female pattern hair loss."
I love this shampoo and conditioner! It as one of the first things I threw in my hospital bag. It has a very mild scent and feels great. I love that I can pronounce all the ingredients and recognize what most of them are.

Over all I would recommend all of these products they are a great organic alternative to the usual chemical laden beauty products.

*I received these products complimentary for review purposes the opinions expressed above are 100% my own.



Friday, October 10, 2014

Eco at Heart Stainless Steel Straws

As Americans we use a lot of plastic disposable straws. Have you ever really thought about how fast those add up in landfills? With more than 500 million straws used A DAY in the U.S. that number is sure to add up fast! These plastic straws are not biodegradable, they just break down into little toxic pieces. So when I saw the opportunity to try the stainless steel straws by Eco at Heart http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K7VGAMO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I jumped on it! They come in handy around the house and even come with a little brush to clean them with. The straws are washable and they get cold with whatever you are drinking. Because of this I wouldn't recommend using them with hot liquids as I'm sure they heat up as well.  I don't like that they aren't flexible and you can jab yourself with them and hurt yourself. Therefore they aren't the best product for children. This kinda sucks since my son is the number 1 straw user in our house.

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.

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Pure Shea Butter

This is the second type of pure raw Shea butter I have been given the opportunity to test. This one far surpasses the first in packaging and in quality.
The packaging on this brand is in a nice easy plastic container!
The first brand of Shea that I tried came in a bag almost like a Ziploc. It was in the form of a brick which is nice if you are only using it to add into other products or as a base for homemade products but this form of packaging, being in a plastic tub is a lot easier to manage if you are using the Shea butter as a lotion with no add-ins. The smell is still a little off putting but I expect that with it being unprocessed. It smells like wood. This is easily remedied with a few drops of lavender oil or other essential oil in your palm before hand. I would definitely recommend this brand!  
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, August 16, 2014

Foxbrim Youthful Radiance Eye Cream

All these beauty creams and products promise the same thing. Better looking, better feeling, and more youthful skin. This product isn't any different and just like the others only has minimal results. Over the month that I have been using it morning and night the only difference I've noticed is that I look more awake. It's organic but that's about the only selling point for me. I haven't used an eye cream on a regular basis before this and don't plan to start now. It is a great moisturizer but in my opinion it doesn't have the wrinkle healing properties the company claims it does.
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.

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Propresser Garlic Press

I was given the chance to try the Propresser Garlic Press. This product looked a bit intimidating when I pulled it out of the box.
It looks like a funky nut cracker. I've never had a garlic press so I couldn't wait to try it out. I'm a perfectionist, when I mince garlic it takes about 5 minutes or more. It must be perfect, this had the garlic minced smaller than I ever could in about 10 seconds. You don't even need to peel the garlic.
my peeled and unpeeled clove

unpeeled

peeled

all that's left of the unpeeled clove :)
It did a perfect job! It's beyond simple just to pop the clove of garlic in place and crush it. I'm the world's weakest person and I have the muscle to crush it. The press is a bit hard to clean, it took a lot of soap and scrubbing to get all the garlic remains off. I'm not sure if it can go in the dishwasher, I didn't pay attention on the box, but I'd rather not. I recommend this product, and I don't think I'll ever hand mince garlic again! I received this product free in exchange for an honest review from Tomoson. You can find this product here: http://www.amazon.com/70-OFF-TODAY-Propresser-Stainless/dp/B00HHLNRVE and this is the company website: www.orblue.com

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.

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

IPSY

I signed up for Ipsy yesterday. If you don't know what Ipsy is yet, it's a monthly beauty box that contains deluxe samples and full sized beauty products for only $10 a month. "Each month, subscribers will receive a beautiful Glam Bag with deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products. Members can watch and play along with the stylists with the same products that they are using. All for only $10 a month."  You can find out more about Ipsy at: http://www.ipsy.com/new/ Unfortunately I won't receive my first box until mid-august. I'm really hoping it lives up to my expectations and I love it! I can't wait to review all the products in it.