Ultimate skin repair and hydration combo: Valentia True Glow Eye Cream & Ultra Plumping Hydration Mask

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The weather here in the Midwest cannot make up its mind.  Technically, it is winter still.  But we have been up and down with days that are super cold or unusually warm for the season and it is wrecking havoc on my skin.  Thankfully, Valentia came through with this amazing duo that has quelled the dryness beast!

Ultra Plumping Hydration Mask and True Glow Eye Cream are two powerhouse hydration products from Valentia.  Here are the facts:

Ultra Plumping Hydration Mask:
*contains 4 fl.oz/120ml of mask product
*plastic, screw top jar

True Glow Eye Cream:
*contains 1.18 fl.oz/35ml
*glass jar with pump topper

Ultra Plumping Hydration Mask...let us get to know you!
"Silk Protein Amino Acid blend: These natural miracles increase moisture content and help in the production of collagen and elastin which decreases the appearance of visible lines.

Botanical Hyaluronic Acid: Penetrates deep into the skin to secure moisture and plump skin from within.

Organic Sea Buckthorn Oil: An anti-aging wonder berry that results in fewer fine lines, diminished sun spots, more even skin tone, and firmer, more supple skin.

Japanese Green Tea: Contains catechins that provide anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant effects to the skin.

Aloe Vera: This botanical moisturizes skin and fight aging by improving skin firmness." - Valentia

This mask is nice and cooling on the skin.  When worn for the allotted time, you get a really nice brightening effect.  And this softens too!  Once done, skin is plumper, softer, bright and dewy.  This mask is on the gelatinous side and is easy to spread on the skin.  There is a moderate level scent of facial cream and citrus.  I experienced no tingling or irritation.  Played very well with my other skincare.

Shiny, slightly orange mask goodness!

Now, we can't forget the eyes...can we?

True Glow Eye Cream
"Astaxanthin: A powerful antioxidant that increases moisture levels, smooths fine lines and wrinkles, and restores elasticity to the skin.

Resistem: Natural plant stem cells repair and protect the skin from harsh environmental pollutants and stress related aging.

Vitamin C: Leaves the skin smooth and visibly brighter for a well-rested and bright eyed look.

Organic Rosehip Oil: Provides intense hydration to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Arnica: A key anti-inflammatory agent to the restorative process that works to diminish the appearance of dark circles." - Valentia

This "cream", more like a thicker, opaque serum, is a moisturizing, quickly absorbing wonder.  Water and Aloe juice are high on the ingredients list and your eye area will definitely tell the difference.
Now, I do not know what it is because I cannot find anything else on the ingredients that would constitute a shine/shimmer/glitter, but this stuff really brightens!  It just wakes the under eye area right up!  Once absorbed, the area of application is left smooth and ready for makeup/other skincare.  I am happy to report this also played well with my other skincare and has not caused my various concealers/correctors to crease!  Do note, this cream is also scented, more of a muted citrus scent than the mask, but does dissipate after application.

Creamy, glowy, and oh so nice!

I am really happy with the quality of the products Valentia offers.  Natural ingredients, cruelty free and just effective.  I look forward to seeing what else this company has to offer and hope that they keep releasing amazing products.

To learn more about Valentia, please go HERE...
Check out the True Glow Eye Cream HERE...
Check out the Ultra Plumping Hydration Mask HERE

Thanks for stopping by!

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RevivSerums TelomErase 6 in 1 multicorrective Serum

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I know...I get what you might be thinking..."another multi-use product that probably does nothing that it states it does...".  Well, I am going to break it to you.  We have found one that finally does what it states and the returns you get are fantastic.  Let us see how RevivSerums TelomErase Serum can benefit your skincare and anti-aging needs.

"TelomErase Triple Telomere Targeting Serum is a next-gen age-defying technology: a 6-in-1multi-corrective that erases, tightens, brightens, blurs, moisturizes and regenerates.  It contains the most powerful combination of new ingredients available to visibly reduce the appearance of sags and bags, dark circles, fine lines, sunspots, redness, pore size and laxity." - RevivSerums

"A study from Harvard Medical School showed that telomere shortening is a root cause of cellular aging.  An enzyme, telomerase, has been shown to slow or even reverse telomere shortening that occurs as we age, but the amount of telomerase declines as we get older.  TelomErase Serum is the first product of its kind with three proven age-erasing telomere targeters: Cycloastragenol + Renovage(TM) + Telosomyl." - RevivSerums.

So what exactly does all this science speak mean?

RevivSerums TelomErase Serum

 TelomErase Serum comes in a 2oz/60ml bottle and retails right now for $149.00 USD.

This serum is completely lightweight.  It soaks into the skin quickly, which is nice if you wanted to combine it with other products.  It never left my skin sticky.  The serum does have an herbal scent that is quite apparent upon application, but dissipates after it has soaked into the skin.  For the first couple of applications, I did feel a slight tingle, but nothing that was ever worrisome or painful.  Further applications were tingle free.

How to use:
"Apply a thin layer to clean dry skin (face, neck, chest and hands) once or twice daily for two to three months, then three times weekly thereafter for maintenance.  A slight initial tingling sensation upon application is normal." - RevivSerums

Before

Before use: Skin is dry, texture issues such as bumpiness, dullness, thick patches and lackluster color.  I was using a moisturizer suitable for my combo skin, toner and eye cream  before introducing TelomErase.

After

After use: Skin is looking brighter, tighter and more even.  Skin feels soft and after product soaks in, there is a definitive difference in the texture of skin...much more smooth, glowy, never greasy or shiny.

You can definitely see and feel the science behind this product.  I feel as if my results should be further along, but that is not the fault of the product at all.  Dealing with stress from university and impending holidays caused my skin to freak out, break out and the winter has not helped keep it supple or moisturized.  TelomErase helped bring my skin back to a normal state and added moisture, brightness and tone to my skin.

An investment?  Yes.  But the science here is truly remarkable and very evident in its results.

To learn more about TelomErase and purchase, go HERE...if you use the discount code TIGHT10, you will get 10% off the sale price right now!  Perfect for a holiday gift!  Expires 12/31/2015

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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.

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