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Leonor Greyl & AQUIS Mother’s Day promo

May 6, 2017 by daydreamingbeauty Leave a Comment

My favorite luxury haircare brand, Leonor Greyl, has teamed up with AQUIS Hair Towels. This weekend if you spend $125+ at leonorgreyl-usa.com, you will receive a deluxe AQUIS Lisse Luxe hair towel. I’ve been using this towel this week, and can confirm it’s the best hair towel. It absorbs like crazy and doesn’t leave my hair frizzy like microfiber hair towels do. It works so well, it shaves time off my blow dry routine, and saves my hair from the heat!

I’ve been trying the new Leonor Greyl conditioner, Creme de Soin a l’Amarante and it’s a fabulous conditioner for my dry, color treated hair. It contains proteins and ceramides to protect and strengthen hair, and also guards against UV rays. I didn’t think anything would replace my beloved Masque Fleurs de Jasmin treatment conditioner, but I’ve been reaching for this every time I condition my hair. It leaves my hair soft and smooth, without adding any extra weight.

This is a great promotion to take advantage of for Mother’s Day!

I have many other Leonor Greyl hair care favorites, which you can find HERE and HERE.

May Hair Care Favorites

June 4, 2016 by daydreamingbeauty Leave a Comment

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I’ve been testing out so many new or new to me hair care brands and products lately that I thought it would be a good idea to share with you some of my favorites from last month!

Mitch Stone Essentials Pro Hair Care line is from a well respected celebrity hair stylist who’s list of clients reads like a who’s who in Hollywood. I’ve heard raves about the whole like from fellow beauty blogger friends, so I was excited to try the Lustre Drops. This clear serum is no joke, and it knocks frizz out completely. A must have for Summer in my book. Plus, it smells like freshly squeezed oranges.

IT Haircare 12-in-1 Leave In Treatment is my new go-to post shower detangler+. My daughter and I have already gone through one bottle of this, and I refuse to be without it! It works so well on her super long, thick hair. I also like it as a detangler and heat protectant for my thick hair. The only drawback is the sprayer which seems to break halfway through the bottle.

If you have kids and a pool, you need to try out the new Splash line from So Cozy! My daughter has been using the Swim Leave-In before she goes into the pool to protect her long locks. She also uses it after she showers and throws a braid in. So far this swim season, her hair is much less tangly and dry.

I recently got some new products to try from OGX, which is a line I’ve loved for ages. (Their Renewing Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner is a household staple!) The new Weightless Oil + Lifting Tonic is a lightweight oil with a touch of hold. I haven’t used anything quite like this product before, and I absolutely love it. It’s meant for fine hair, but works just as well with my thick heavy hair. It can be used on wet hair before blow drying to cut down on frizz and add volume, or spritzed on ends to freshen and add shine. A bonus that isn’t mentioned on the packaging? It smells fabulous, and works great as a dirty hair refresher!

I have two new favorite Dry Shampoos this month. My budget friendly favorite is from one of my fave hair care brands, Hask. I pick the dry shampoos up at ULTA when they have BOGO 50% on Hask, which seems to be pretty frequently. I’ve been testing a few samples from Redken out, and I’m loving their Pillow Proof Blow Dry Two Day Extender. I like the scent of this better than the Hask. Redken is buy two get one free at ULTA right now, so it’s a great time to stock up.

What hair care products are you loving lately?

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day 5 in 1 styling treatment

February 22, 2015 by daydreamingbeauty 4 Comments

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Raise your hand if you hate hair washing day! I know I do! Honestly, my hair is thick and unruly and between the washing, deep conditioning, hair oils, root booster, heat protectants….it’s just TOO MUCH. Too much time, too many products. I’ve been able to significantly reduce the amount of products I use post shower, and save some time, since replacing my styling products with the Living Proof Perfect hair Day (PhD) 5 in 1 treatment.

Just to give you a little background on Living Proof, this brand was created by biotech scientists and beauty industry experts using technology discovered at MIT. They offer proof in a bottle. Perfect Hair Day combines Living Proof’s patented Healthy Hair molecule and Volumizing molecule, to create a product that delivers 5 benefits. This creamy treatment delivers smoothness, volume, conditioning, strength and polish to your hair.

I’ve been using the PhD on wet hair before I heat style. I was hesitant the first time, since you are supposed to use it from root to tip. I was afraid it would weigh my thick heavy hair down. The floral-fresh scented cream does what it says, pure and simple. It adds bounce, while smoothing my frizzy areas and protecting from heat. I don’t need to use anything else to style my hair when I use the Perfect Hair Day.

One more benefit that I get is an additional day between washings. It holds a bit of style, and bounces back more easily. I also like that the scent lingers for the next day. Perfect Hair Day can be used on all hair types, and works for blow drying and air drying. It protects hair from heat up to 450 degrees, and against damaging UV rays.

Living Proof products are sulfate, silicone and oil free. Find Living Proof online at Sephora and ULTA. You can also find them on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.

InstaNatural – organic, natural skin and hair care

January 5, 2015 by daydreamingbeauty 7 Comments

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I truly believe that you can have a wonderful product, but if you have terrible customer service, your business is not long lived. There’s a reason you are going to see a lot more of InstaNatural in the beauty and skin care blog world. Their natural and organic formulas are top notch, and priced very reasonably. Aside from the great products, InstaNatural’s customer service is just the best in the biz. I couldn’t be more delighted to review several products and share with you!
My first introduction to InstaNatural was their eye serum and gel. This combination has been a welcome addition to my skin care routine. The serum is orange in color and is applied under the gel. The duo packs a range of good for your skin ingredients. It not only moisturizes well, but it tightens my under eye area. I had no irritation or sensitivity issues.
notable ingredients:
+ Vitamin C
+ Plant Stem Cells
+ Astaxanthin
+ Kojic Acid
+ Passionflower
+ Caffeine
+ Hyaluronic Acid
+ Niacinamide
+ Matrixyl 3000
I have only been using InstaNatural’s Retinol Moisturizer and serum for about 2 weeks. I honestly don’t think that’s long enough to comment on the efficacy. What I can tell you is that I love the feel of the serum and moisturizer. They don’t irritate or dry out my skin, so I’m hopeful this will be a good combination! Here’s some info from InstaNatural on the Retinol formula. The Retinol Moisturizer contains a robust formula of handpicked ingredients designed to transform older, damaged skin into a healthier and youthful appearance. Retinol is a powerful antioxidant derived from Vitamin A, one of the strongest and most trusted ingredients for anti-aging skin care. Once absorbed, Retinol is converted into Retinoic Acid, which starts working to help restore skin and diminish the appearance of sun damage and signs of aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, hyperpigmentation, rough texture, and more. Vitamin C – another powerful antioxidant – works synergistically to aid in this process of battling early signs of aging, as well as repairing existing damage to promote healthier skin. This intensive moisturizing cream is the perfect addition to your regimen to restore and renew firmness, elasticity and thickness of the skin for a flawless and radiant complexion.
Key Ingredients:
+ 2.5% Retinol
+ Vitamin C
+ Hyaluronic Acid
+ Jojoba Oil
+ Shea Butter
+ Green Tea
InstaNatural’s Age-Defying Retinol Serum contains a proprietary blend of antioxidants and nutrients that nourishes your skin while helping it to look younger and healthier. The serum contains Retinol (Vitamin A), which is an antioxidant that protects against free-radical damage that causes your skin to look and feel older. It is highly effective in reversing the appearance of sun damage and signs of aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, hyperpigmentation and rough texture. Vitamin C works synergistically to aid in this process of repairing and restoring damaged skin, while also stimulating new healthy skin to appear. Meanwhile, Hyaluronic Acid traps moisture in the skin to prevent further loss so you can enjoy a younger looking appearance with firmer, plumper skin.
Key Ingredients:
+ 2.5% Retinol
+ 20% Vitamin C
+ 10% Hyaluronic Acid
+ Plant & Fruit Acids
InstaNatural’s Argan Oil Hair Mask is a deep conditioning treatment that I’ve been obsessed with this winter. It smells like a sugary orange creamsicle, and leaves my dry color treated hair soft and without frizz. This intensive blend full of organic ingredients also serves to strengthen hair to defend against heat damage and other external aggressors.
Active Ingredients:
+ Argan Oil
+ Amino Acid Complex
+ Coconut Oil
+ Shea Butter
+ Vitamin B5
InstaNatural’s Vitamin C serum isn’t a run of the mill serum. (I know they are everywhere these days!) Think of this serum as the Rolls Royce of VC serums. Check out the ingredients:
20% Vitamin C
Hyaluronic Acid
Ferulic Acid
Sea Buckthorn Oil
Argan Oil
Rosehip Oil
Plant Stem Cells
Pomegranate

I also have a large bottle of argan oil that I use for just about everything (hair, skin, cuticles…) and I am SO glad someone finally put it in a container with a pump. I’m clumsy, and I have knocked my fair share of slippery beauty products over before!
I can’t speak highly enough of this wonderful brand, as I’m sure you can tell! I am looking forward to trying other products from them!

Find InstaNatural online here and on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

Get Voluminous Hair with Voloom and Zotos 180PRO

November 11, 2014 by daydreamingbeauty 10 Comments

I know many of you also struggle with getting your hair to be voluminous, like I do. I’m going to share two of my favorite ways to easily add volume! I started using a new line from Zotos earlier this fall, to try to repair some of the hair color damage I’d created over the summer. There’s a whole line of 180PRO products, but what I’ve been having great results with is the Zotos Professional 180PRO Intense Reconstruct Discovery Kit.
The kit contains 3 oz shampoo and conditioner, and 1.7 oz Miracle Repair Damage Eliminator Treatment for $7 with your Sally Beauty card. The shampoo is a gentle color safe cleanser, the conditioner is lightweight in texture with heavy duty moisture and finally a leave in treatment that is a serum-leave in conditioner hybrid. It will smooth your hair and give you some heat protection.

One my hair is cleansed, conditioned and fully dry I heat up my Voloom Hair Volumizing Iron. You are going to be blown away by how quickly you can add volume to even the flattest, thick hair. This unique hair tool has ridges that easily add lasting volume by creating crimps in the hair. It’s really easy to use. All you need to do, is section off your hair so you are only using the voloom on the under layers. I usually only do one or two crimps for my short hair. If you have longer hair, you may want to use the iron until you are at ear level. Once you have given the under layers some oomph, place the smooth upper layer of hair back over the treated area.
Once you have achieved the desired volume, smooth your hair out (I brush through it) and add a bit of hairspray if you’d like. I’ve been loving the Zotos Professional 180PRO Flawless Finisher Firm Hold Hairspray. Unlike teasing or using hot rollers, the Voloom volume lasts until you wash your hair. I am SO glad to have this in my hair arsenal!

second day hair, before using Voloom

After using Voloom on a few sections of my hair.

Find Voloom online: Voloom website, Facebook, pinterest, and You Tube

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Darshana Natural Hair Oil

October 25, 2014 by daydreamingbeauty 3 Comments

*sample for review*

Darshana is a natural Indian hair oil, the creation of a husband and wife team who were inspired to create this restoring treatment after their travels to India. Darshana boasts Ayurvedic ingredients, rich with anti oxidants, vitamins, and omega oils to moisturize and smooth your locks. This oil is ideal for all hair types, and can be used as a pre wash treatment, post wash smoothing oil and heat protectant, and to tame any flyaways. This oil has become important in my hair care routine, to combat dryness and frizziness. I’ve also been using my Darshana as a cuticle oil. I love that it’s a multi purpose oil, for use on hair or skin. It’s not a greasy, or heavy oil, and it sinks in quickly. It also has an amazing scent, like freshly squeezed oranges!

Here’s the ingredients in Darshana:

organic sunflower seed oil – rich in omega 6&9, moisturizes and conditions hair
coconut oil – contains vitamin E & omegas for soft healthy hair
olive oil – rich in omega 3 for smooth, frizz free hair
apricot kernel oil – vitamins A, B & E and omega 6&9 to nourish and moisturize
vitamin E – antioxidant to repair dry, damaged hair
Indian gooseberry – vitamin C to promote hair health
Fenugreek Seed – conditions hair
castor oil – locks in moisture and adds softness and shine
acacia extract – detangles, strengthens and conditions
henna extract – protects hair color
linseed extract – soothes, moisturizes, adds radiance to hair and skin
Chinese hibiscus extract – antioxidant, softens and promotes thicker hair
water hyssop extract – provides nourishment and vitality
Indian pennywort extract – rich in vitamin C and stimulates hair follicles
saw palmetto extract – gives the appearance of thicker hair
red clover extract – improves strength of hair
orange and grapefruit peel oil – aromatic essential oils for fragrance
Does NOT contain: mineral oil, parabens, silicones, sulfates, artificial fragrance, petroleum, artificial color and not tested on animals!
Darshana is available in a 6oz bottle for $38 or 2oz for $18. There is currently a BOGO sale on the 2oz bottle.
Find Darshana on Facebook and Instagram.

Hask Argan Oil Hair Care

January 31, 2014 by daydreamingbeauty 35 Comments

Hask hair care has recently come out with some new products that I am just in love with! What’s not to love, when Hask uses great ingredients for my hair like; Argan and Monoi oils and is made in the US. Not to mention it’s cruelty free, and contains no sulfates, parabens, phthalates, gluten, alcohol or artificial colors. The Hask Argan Oil line leaves my dry and color treated hair soft, shiny and looking healthy.

I love the shampoo, and would never guess it was sulfate free. The majority of sulfate free shampoos I’ve tried leave my hair feeling weighed down. The Hask Argan Oil shampoo has a nice lather and smells like fresh squeezed oranges! The conditioner feels lightweight, but is quite moisturizing. I use the oil after my shower, and before blow drying and flat ironing. The oil also smells amazing, like fresh oranges. It works great as a heat protectant and for reducing frizz.

You can find out more info on Hask Argan Oil, and their other lines at Hask Beauty online.
I have been able to find 0.625 oz vials of Hask treatment oils at Sally Beauty Supply for around $3.30. They also sell the deep conditioning mask packets for the same price. The deep conditioning treatments are amazing! I always use them before and after I color my hair.
I’m hoping that Sally’s will eventually carry the whole line. Amazon sells the shampoo and conditioner for about $7. That’s a great price point, and well worth the money! Hask is about the same price as my former favorite Organix Argan Oil line, and I like the Hask better! The Hask website says their products are available at select Wal-Mart, Walgreens, KMart, Family Dollar, CVS, Rite Aid, Harris Teeter, Shop Rite and Drug Mart stores.

I haven’t seen the shampoo and conditioner in any of the above stores. If you stumble on any of the Hask products, I would grab them! I also have the Keratin Smoothing line, which I haven’t tried yet. I’ll be sure to post a review once I’ve tested it. 🙂

So, are you sulfate free or no? Let me know what your favorite shampoo and conditioner are in the comments!

TGIF!! xo Amber

Mark Hill MiracOILicious Intensive Treatment

October 1, 2013 by daydreamingbeauty 14 Comments

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A few months ago some of my beauty blogger friends were raving about the new hair care line from world-renowned celebrity hairstylist, Mark Hill. I was excited to stumble on the line in Walgreens a couple of weeks ago.
The first product I’m reviewing is the MiracOILicious 2 minute Intensive Treatment with Moroccan argan oil.

This deep conditioning treatment is part of the repair range for over styled and heat damaged hair. It’s thick and creamy, and smells ahhhh-mazing!! I left it on longer than the suggested two minutes, as I knew my damaged hair could use a little extra tlc. I styled my hair like I typically do after I used the treatment, with the hair dryer and flat iron. My hair was bouncy and light, and much softer and less frizzy than it has been. I really noticed a difference in the texture and look of my hair!

I would highly recommend Mark Hill’s MiracOILicious intensive treatment if your hair needs a major moisture boost, and some repair! It’s a total drug store steal, at $11.99 for 6.7fl oz. The ingredients are listed below.

Mark Hill MiracOILicious Intensive Treatment ingredients:

Aqua (Water) , Cetearyl Alcohol , Behentrimonium Chloride , Glycerin , Cetrimonium Chloride , Amodimethicone , Lactic Acid , Isopropyl Alcohol , Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein , Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil , Panthenol , Sodium Benzoate , Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol , Vanillin , Cananga Odorata (Flower) Oil , Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange Fruit) Extract , Tricedeth 12 , Phenoxyethanol , Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot Fruit) Oil , Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil , Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil , Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil , Juniperus Mexicana Oil , Cymbopogon Martini Oil , Ricinus Communis (Castor Seed) Oil , Potassium Sorbate , Maltol , Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil , Pogostemon Cablin Oil , Artemisia Pallens Flower Oil , Dimethylhydroxy Furanone , Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract , Betula Alba Oil , Linalool , Limonene

You can purchase MiracOILicious Intensive Treatment at Walgreens or on Amazon Mark Hill 2 Minute Intensive Treatment

Have you tried anything from the new Mark Hill haircare line?

xo Amber

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