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Showing posts with label Giveaway. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Giveaway. Show all posts

Friday, August 17, 2012

Product Review & GIVEAWAY!: Nuvosa Skincare

Happy Friday!  Any big plans for the weekend?  We don't have any major plans this weekend but we are heading to the beach at Ocean City Maryland for a weekend getaway next weekend.  Then the weekend after that we are heading to the mountains!  That's what I love about living in Maryland, you can go to the beach and the mountains and still be in the same state!  Since I will be out in the sun quite a bit over the next couple of weeks skincare will be a top priority for me including wearing sunscreen on my body and face as well as taking care of my skin at night before I go to bed and when I am not in the sun.

Once I hit my thirties I started to notice those fine lines around my eyes and on my forehead.  Now, using anti-aging products has become an important part of my daily routine.  I'm a firm believer that you should start caring about your skin well before any of those pesky laugh lines start to show.  That's why even when I was in my teens and twenties I took care of my skin and always made sure to use sunscreen and moisturizers.

Today I'm excited to introduce the Nuvosa Skincare line!  What you are seeing below is the bundle deal- all three products.


  The products came shipped in a very pretty and sturdy reusable box. 


 The products were snug in the box so no moving around or shifting during delivery.  This also means that you could use the box to store your products in.  Or, you could be like me and hoard all of these reusable boxes for delivery of Christmas cookies when the time comes!  Seriously, that's what I'm going to do with all of these nifty boxes I have been collecting.

 
I received the the Flawless Age Protection Toner, Reborn Wrinkle Shield Moisturizer, and Deep Wrinkle Remedy Serum.

The first step in the process is the Flawless Age Protection Toner.


According to Nuvosa, the Flawless Age Protection Toner moisturizes, tones, tightens, and protects your skin from damage and aging.  It comes with a very handy applicator!  You simply place a cotton ball on top of the applicator and press down.  After cleansing and exfoliating (if you choose) you apply the toner with the cotton ball onto your face and neck in circular, upward motions.  The toner is colorless and doesn't have an odor which is a big plus for me because I hate applying anything to my face that I can smell afterwards- there's nothing worse than having a smelly face...or maybe that's just me.  You can purchase the toner here for $30.00 or they offer a Replenishment Service for $25.00.

The next step is the Deep Wrinkle Remedy Serum.



As you can see above, the Deep Wrinkle Remedy Serum also has a push down applicator.  The product itself is an interesting texture and color but it does soak into your skin once applied.  According to Nuvosa, the Deep Wrinkle Remedy Serum was formulated to reduce the appearance of Sagging Skin, Lines, and Wrinkles.  You should apply the serum to your face and neck in circular, upward movements using clean hands just like you would a moisturizer.  Again, the serum has no odor.  You can purchase the Deep Wrinkle Remedy Serum here for $98.00 or sign up for the Replenishment Service and get it at a discounted price of $88.00.

The last step in the process is the Reborn Wrinkle Shield Moisturizer.


  
Per Nuvosa, the Reborn Wrinkle Shield Moisturizer minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, protects your skin against the elements, and rejuvenates your skin to make it look exceptionally vibrant.  The formula for this moisturizer is a little thicker than some moisturizers I have tried in the past but not as thick as others.  You apply this moisturizer just like you would any other, to your face and neck in circular, upward movements.  The product is odorless and absorbs into the skin nicely.  You can purchase the Reborn Wrinkle Shield Moisturizer here for $70.00 or you can sign up for the Replenishment Service and get it at a discounted price of $60.00.

In addition to purchasing the products individually you can also join the Club Nuvosa.  You simply choose your products- including the full set pictured above if you wish, select the replenishment service option, and checkout.  You will get an email with your login info soon after.  When you receive your package you will get     a card with your VIP login number.



You can use your VIP membership for things like earning loyalty rewards or "club coins" for every dollar you spend, a members only question and answer section, and many other member benefits that you can read about here.

My Final Impression:  So, I know you are wondering what I thought of the Nuvosa Skincare products right?  I know you are literally hanging on to the edge of your seat just waiting to hear my expert opinion.  Just kidding!  But seriously, I was actually pretty surprised by this stuff.  I loved the way it came packaged and I am a sucker for a reusable box!  I loved the way the products themselves were dispensed and the containers were a very generous size.  These would last a while even with everyday use.  I have been using these products for about two weeks in both the mornings and evenings and I can say that I have seen a slight difference in the lines around my eyes and on my forehead.  None of the products have an odor and none of them made my face feel sticky or greasy.  The products play well with makeup so no need to worry about that.  Overall I think the products rival those of other high end skincare companies and I would recommend them if you are looking for a good anti-aging system.

If you are interested in purchasing anything from Nuvosa I have a special coupon code to offer just for Honey Do's readers!  This code if for any regularly priced items excluding the bundle deal.  You simply enter the following code at checkout to receive your 15% discount- honeydo

The 15% off is pretty sweet right?  Well guess what?  It gets even better!  Nuvosa has offered to give away a bundle, just like the one you see above to one of our lucky readers! 

You can enter to win below using the Rafflecopter form.  Please remember that we will be checking all entries to see if the instructions were followed so please make sure you follow the instructions.  Also, the giveaway is only open to those in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.  Good luck! 

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Disclaimer: This product was provided to me by Nuvosa Skincare free of charge for my review. I am not affiliated with the company nor was I paid for my review.  All opinions are my own honest personal opinions.  

Monday, July 30, 2012

Joint Reader Appreciation Giveaway!

Happy Monday!  I'm excited to announce that I have joined forces with another blogger, Katie from Gold Dust to provide our amazing readers with a giveaway, just because we love you!  Katie and I will both be providing some prizes to the winner of the giveaway.  Here's what you can win:


From Gold Dust: Lush Lip Scrub in Bubblegum and Models Own Nail Varnish in Emerald City.

From Honey Do's: Ciaté Velvet Manicure Set in Berry Poncho.

There will be one winner and if you win you will receive everything pictured above.  Also, if you win you will receive two separate packages, one from Honey Do's and one from Gold Dust so your prizes may arrive at different times depending on where you are located.  All you have to do is enter using the Rafflecopter form below.  The giveaway will close on Friday August 10th and is open to U.S. and UK residents only.  Good luck!

***Edited to add: Please make sure that you are following the directions for each entry.  For example, if it says "like" on Facebook you need to follow the steps to "like" on Facebook or your entry will not count.  I will be checking the winning entry to make sure that the directions were followed.  Thanks!***

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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Product Review & GIVEAWAY: UltraPure Cosmetics Pressed Perfection Eye Shadow

Happy Wednesday!  Today I am excited to tell you about an awesome product that I was able to try for the first time- UltraPure Cosmetics Pressed Perfection Eye Shadow!


What They Say:

UltraPure Cosmetics is a result-oriented and pure mineral makeup and skin care line.

Established in 2005, UltraPure Cosmetics entered the health and beauty marketplace to satisfy the modern consumer's new paradigm, which requires High Quality Products delivering Unsurpassed Efficacy and True Safety. UltraPure Cosmetics brings you a solution with our pure makeup and pure skin care.

Dedicated to the science of simplicity, we set the standard for unadulterated micro-formulated mineral cosmetics, while stressing that NO formula will EVER contain: Nano-particles, Parabens, Bismuth Oxychloride, Dyes/Lakes, Talc, or Sodium Lauryl Sulfates (SLS), to name just a few!

Informed by up-to-the-minute advances, we use only the cleanest raw materials and bio-active ingredients in our formulations! We are on the cutting edge offering you the best mineral makeup.

Our products are recommended by the National Rosacea Society, Plastic Surgeons, Dermatologists, and Aestheticians for their healing benefits. Source.
Pressed Perfection Eye Shadows:
  • 24 Amazing Shades that stay all day!
  • Silky-soft mineral pigments
  • May be used with our Liquid Liner Fixative to turn any shadow into a liquid liner
  • Gluten-Free
  • No Dyes/Lakes
  • No Bismuth Oxychloride
My Impression:


I am a complete eye shadow junkie!  I have quite a collection of eye shadows so this one fit right in.  I have never tried any of UltraPure Cosmetics' products before and I have to tell you that I was very pleased.  This is one of the silkiest and creamiest pressed eye shadows I have ever tried.  This stuff glides right onto the eye and stays put!  The color I tried was Coffee Bean from the Natural Collection.  The color is very pigmented and rich as you can see from the swatch above.  I think this color would be perfect for creating a dramatic smokey eye however I work in a professional setting so I try to keep my eye makeup light which is why I have actually been using this product as a liner.  By wetting my eyeliner brush and swiping it across the shadow and then applying to my eyelid and under my eyes I can create a liquid eyeliner look that adds just enough drama to my everyday eye look.

UltraPure also offers a Liquid Liner Fixative that you could try as well which will give you more of a liquid liner look as opposed to a soft liner look.

I know I mention this every time but the fact that these products don't contain any Bismuth Oxychloride, a know skin irritant, is a big plus for me! I always try to be mindful of the chemicals that I am applying to my skin which is why I try to find companies that offer products that do not contain harmful chemicals.

The Pressed Perfection Eye Shadow Collection offers 24 amazing shades so you can be sure to find some amazing shades to create your own perfect look. You can check out the colors here.

Now that you have had a chance to learn all about UltraPure Cosmetics' Pressed Perfection Eye Shadow collection I am pleased to offer you the chance to win a full size eye shadow from the Pressed Perfection Eye Shadow collection in a color of your choice. Simply follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter form below for your chance to win. The winner will be chosen by random drawing on July 25th and announced by the morning of July 26th. The winner will have 48 hours to contact me or another name will be drawn. Thanks and good luck!

Disclaimer: This product was provided to me by UltraPure Cosmetics free of charge for my review. I am not affiliated with the company nor was I paid for my review. All opinions are my own honest personal opinions.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Just FAB Cosmetics Review & Giveaway! **CLOSED**

Today I am very excited to bring you a review on a new brand of products that I was able to try for the first time.  As I have mentioned before, I have been using mineral makeup for a while now.  I love how it feels on my face and how it looks after applying.  I'm always looking for new brands to try and this one is a home run!


What They Say:  Just FAB Cosmetics offers all natural mineral makeup. You will NOT find any Bismuth, Talc, Chemicals, Oils, Fragrances, Synthetic Dyes, Preservatives, Parabens, or Additive in the makeup. Everything Just FAB offers is Eco-Friendly, Hypoallergenic, will not expire and because it's a dry powder you do not have to worry about bacteria.

Everything is handmade. There are NO unnecessary and skin irritating fillers in this makeup. Titanium Dioxide, Zinc, and so on are considered fillers. Basically if it's not Mica or Iron Oxide it's a filler. Fillers are used for adding adhesion, slip, and coverage to your makeup.

The "Just FAB Cosmetics" product line currently offers foundation, eye shadow/liner, blush, bronzer, mineral veil, highlighter/illuminizer, concealer/color corrector, eye primer, setting spray, and more to come!

Source.

My Impression: I was so pleased to be able to try this makeup.  I'm always looking for more ways to remove the chemicals from products I use and replace them with more natural versions.   Just FAB Cosmetics' products don't contain any of those additives found in a lot of popular cosmetics.  I was also pleased to learn that the  Just FAB Cosmetics' foundation does not have any Bismuth, you know, the stuff responsible for giving you that "glow" that some other mineral makeup includes?  Well, for me that "glow" always looked "oily".  In addition, Bismuth has been known to cause irritations in some people with sensitive skin.  I have since learned to look for makeup that doesn't include Bismuth.  Another great thing I love about the  Just FAB Cosmetics' products is that you can get them in three different sizes, sample, medium, and large.  So, if you aren't sure if you are going to like the color or the product you can get a sample size and try it out.

Now, all through my teens and even into my twenties I had clear skin and NEVER had a problem with acne but somehow when I hit my thirties everything changed.  For the past couple of years I have been getting acne on a pretty regular basis at least a couple of times a month.  So, I am constantly looking for ways to cover the acne and acne scars.  That's where  Just FAB Cosmetics' Green Concealer/Color Corrector comes in.


This stuff does a great job at masking those unsightly acne scars but be careful because a little of this stuff goes a long way.  If you make a mistake and put it on too thick you might be walking around with little green spots on your face-- I swear I didn't do that...anyway, moving on...

Because I'm super pale I chose the very lightest shade for my foundation- porcelain.


Now, I must tell you that even some of the fair foundations in other brands have been too dark for my skin. Yes, I'm actually that pale, at least during the winter anyway. My skin gets slightly darker during the summer months but just barely because I usually wear sunscreen on my face to keep my skin from burning. I have had a problem with foundations looking orange on my face no matter how light I go for as long as I can remember. The good news is that the  Just FAB Cosmetics' porcelain is about as light as you can go. In fact, its perfect for my wintertime skin color but I may need to move up to the next shade for summer which I believe is Babydoll.

In addition to the foundation, I was also able to try the Eye Shadow Primer as well.


I have a confession to make, I don't always use eye shadow primer but I can tell you it sure makes a difference when you do! Using just a little bit of primer helps to adhere the eye shadow to your skin as well as helps to bring out the color of the shadow.

The colors you are seeing above are Champagne, Hazelnut, and Lilac. As you can see the colors are dense and full of shimmer.  Just FAB Cosmetics has matte colors also if you aren't into shimmer. I have to say that my favorite shade is Lilac, I love the way it shimmers in the light.

After you've completed your look you can finish it all off with Just FAB Cosmetics' mineral veil for an airbrushed look.


So, now that I have told you all about this amazing new cosmetics company I have some exciting news to share, one lucky reader will win three full size shadows of your choice and a full size eye primer!  All you have to do is enter the giveaway below!  The winner will be picked at 7:00 p.m. on June 28, 2012.  

In the meantime, click on the banner below and head on over to Just FAB Cosmetics shop and take advantage of the 50% sale going on now.  I think the sale ends on June 26th so take advantage now while you can.  


Disclaimer: These products were provided to me by Just FAB Cosmetics free of charge for my review. I am not affiliated with the company nor was I paid for my review. All opinions are my own honest personal opinions.

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