Sunday, November 29, 2015

Refresh your skincare routine with Neostrata Skin Active Antioxidant Defense Serum - GIVEAWAY

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With the holidays nearing closer and closer, do not forget to treat yourself and your skin to an amazing anti-aging treatment.  A new year is fast approaching, but that new year will be hard to find on your skin with Neostrata's Skin Active Antioxidant Defense Serum...here's a little background...




"Protect skin from future signs of aging with this serum formulated with 8 powerful multi-action antioxidants designed to combat oxidative damage. Patented Bionic and Polyhydroxy Acids trap oxidation promoting metals like iron and help prevent sun-induced cellular damage. The potent combination of Citric Acid and Lilac, Green Tea and Chardonnay Grape Seed Extracts works together to neutralize five different types of free radicals and helps preserve healthy DNA, lipids and cellular membranes. In addition, this super potent source of EGCG Green Tea Extract protects against inflammatory mediators in the skin." - Neostrata Skincare

Would you like to score a full size of the Skin Active Antioxidant Defense Serum for free?  Neostrata is giving one away  25 winners!!!  Yes, you read that right!  This giveaway is only open to the US right now.  International readers, do not fret, as I am working on a giveaway for you guys.  

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY HERE

To learn more about Neostrata as a company, the Skin Active Antioxidant Defense Serum and their other amazing products, go HERE.

Follow them on twitter and let them know how you incorporate serums into your skincare routine... @neostrataskin


Good luck!

Friday, November 13, 2015

Manicures fast and easy with imPRESS Press on Manicure!

*DISCLAIMER - Item(s) sent by company for the purpose of testing and review.  I am not affiliated with this company.  I am not being financially compensated for this post.  All words and opinions are 100% my own*



I don't know about you, but I never have the time, nor did I ever have the talent for doing my nails.  I am indeed envious of those blessed with the talent to turn their nails into works of art...or at least presentable tips!  I also have chronically dry and sensitive cuticles, which makes the process of painting or removing polish painful.  Out of the past and revamped, press on nails have come back in a huge way.  Let us see how imPRESS is helping everyone achieve a salon perfect manicure anywhere at anytime!


imPRESS Press on Manicure is an at home manicure with the added benefits of ease and quickness!
"Through innovation and revolutionary technology, imPRESS manicure initiated a new category and developed into a standalone brand.  The innovative PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive), eliminated key barriers such as nail damage, ease of application and product reliability while UltraHold(TM) technology introduced a safe-on-nails adhesive ending the need for glue and acetone-soak removal.  imPRESS is perfect for women with busy schedules and younger women who cant afford weekly salon visits.  Women in every generation enjoy imPRESS manicure because there truly is something for everyone.  From the French manicure to elaborate designs, women rely on imPRESS Manicure as an alternative to nail polish - without dry time or smudges or dings." - imPRESS


Inside of each imPRESS Manicure kit you receive a set of press on nails, nail prep pad and mini file and instruction sheet.  Some kits as the pink one above shows, contains additional accent nails in a glitter texture.  The other kit I received contained two jewel accents to add to any nail I desired.


The color above is Symphony.  This particular kit contained 30 Ultra Shine Gel nails, 6 of those being glitter accent nails.  The Symphony kit came with press ons that were a very light bubblegum pink and two different glitter accents, criss cross pattern and full glitter.

PROS:
Affordable and easy to find in stores
Many colors and textures to choose from
Super quick and easy to use
Long lasting

CONS:
Sizing to nail beds
Length

The nails have an adhesive backing on them.  When you have properly prepped your nails, you just peel off the protective tab off the nail and press them on.  After you press them into place, your nails are long lasting and WATERPROOF!  No dry time!  Yes, you can wash dishes, your hands, your hair, anything.  I was amazed at how long lasting these really are.

I have wide nail beds so the sizing for some of the nails was slightly off.  imPRESS does provide you with quite a few different sizing options in the kit, so if your sizing falls in there, you are set to go!  The length was also short, which may or may not appeal to those wanting to try these.

imPRESS is all about being on trend, so nail styles, colors and textures will change to suit this.  If you fall in love with a finish, stock up!

Even though sizing was off on a few, I really did enjoy using these.  They make me look and feel polished and pretty.  The process is so quick and rather enjoyable.  And at $7.99 a pack, they are a steal.

To learn more about imPRESS and to see all of their latest styles, go HERE.

*DISCLAIMER - Item(s) sent by company for the purpose of testing and review.  I am not affiliated with this company.  I am not being financially compensated for this post.  All words and opinions are 100% my own*