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Elemis Super Skin Collection

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Deal alert! I’ve just been introduced to Elemis Skin Care, and wanted to share a great deal on QVC with you. You can try out Elemis in their new 24/7 Super Skin Collection for $99. There is an easy pay option, and if you sign up for auto ship you are sent a bonus of the Gentle Rose Exfoliator in your second shipment.
I’ve had this British spa brand on my wishlist for a while, and I’m excited it’s now more readily available here in the US.
I’ve mentioned my acne regimen to you before, so to be completely honest with you, I am not testing the Elemis products on my face. I’m using the Gentle Rose Exfoliator, Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, and Peptide Night Recovery Cream-Oil on my decolletage and hands. I’m also testing them on my husband who has dry sensitive skin, with good results so far! I really like the formulas, which are lightweight but effective. They are lightly scented, and just a pleasure to use. The much loved Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm will go into the giveaway pile.

Have you tried Elemis before? What did you think? Find the 24/7 Super Skin Collectionat QVC. Find Elemis online, on Instagram, and Twitter.

Farmhouse Fresh Organics Collection

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FarmHouse Fresh Organics | daydreamingbeauty.comYou heard right! Farmhouse Fresh has released an organics collection! There are currently 8 skin care products available, with more coming. I’ve been a long time lover of Farmhouse Fresh, and I’m thrilled to be testing some of the new organic products. I love that they are free from GMOs, synthetic herbicides, and pesticides. They are gentle on skin, yet maintain the luscious scents we know and love FHF for. I’ve been using three products from the new collection.

Big Bare Whipped Shea Butter Polish

uses organic sugar crystals to gently exfoliate leaving skin soft and supple, scented with lemon, bergamot, and licorice.

Sweet Milk Body Lotion

is a lightweight moisturizer with organic shea butter, aloe vera, and sweet almond oil. This lotion has been in constant rotation since trying it. I love the softly sweet gourmand scent of sandalwood and tonka beans.

Island Elixir Hand Cream

is a tropical treat for my dry hands and cuticles, scented with pineapple and coconut. The luxe cream has a soothing blend of organic coconut oil, shea butter, aloe vera, sweet almond oil, honeysuckle and cocoa butter.

I’ve been particularly sensitive to fragrance lately, which is a total bummer. I haven’t had any headaches or reactions with the new Farmhouse Fresh Organics line, so I’m pleased! I love this brand, and am looking forward to trying some of the other organic range, like the Blushing Agave Body Oil (FHF body oils are the BEST!) and the Sunflower Honey-Butter.
The new organic line is not only GMO and pesticide free, but also does not contain parabens or sulfates. The Organics range is also vegan, with the exception of the Honey-Butter.

You can find Farmhouse Fresh Organics online, on Instagram and Twitter.

Banish stress breakouts with ZAPZYT

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This post has been sponsored by the PRIMP Network. All opinions are my own.

We all know that stress causes our skin to freak out. I was recently sent a line of ZAPZYT skin care, and had my 17-year-old son test it out. He’s had some stress pimples pop up the past month and needed a quick fix. What makes the ZAPZYT line great for a teen boy? Ease of use!


Let’s be honest, skin care may be the first thing on my mind most mornings and nights, but that is NOT the case for a teenager. I like that he can use just the spot treatment, or a combination of the products. We tested out the following products from ZAPZYT.

  • ZAPZYT Spot Treatment Gel with 10% benzoyl peroxide
  • ZAPZYT Pore Treatment Gel with 2% salicylic acid and aloe
  • ZAPZYT Acne Wash with salicylic acid, soothing aloe and chamomile
  • ZAPZYT Pore Clearing Scrub with 2% salicylic acid

 

Blake has been really impressed with the Pore Clearing Scrub and Spot Treatment Gel, which he uses every night. He loves the Pore Clearing Scrub, because it doesn’t make his face red and dry. The scrub has tiny natural wax microbeads to gently exfoliate skin and get rid of dirt and oil. Treating acne can be painful, but ZAPZYT has given us an effective formula, that is surprisingly gentle on irritated skin. Using the ZAPZYT line has quickly and effectively reduced his stress breakouts.

Another thing to note is that the Spot Treatment Gel doesn’t leave a dry white film on your skin like most benzoyl peroxide treatments. That means it works really well under your foundation and other makeup. Now you can treat that pesky pimple and cover it up with foundation and concealer, without worrying about a not so glamorous white cast. It will be less red and inflamed by the time you remove your makeup. The Spot Treatment Gel is proven to reduce the appearance of a pimple within 5 hours.

The Acne Wash and Pore Treatment Gel both contain aloe and soothing botanicals that fight stress breakouts gently and effectively without irritation. I love that you can add one product, or several to your existing skin care routine seamlessly.

Find more information about ZAPZYT here. You can find ZAPZYT at Walmart and online retailers for under $10.

Top 5 Repechage Products for Acne Prone Skin

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Last summer I began having some major acne issues with my skin. Now, I’ve been a long time acne sufferer, but things got out of control. I looked to my dermatologist for help, and it turned out I had an infection. Not only that, but it seemed I had been testing too many skin care products that were not right for my skin. It left me with compromised skin, pain, redness, and shame.

As a beauty blogger, I’m grateful for the access to wonderful products that I get sent to try. I’ve learned a lot about skin care, and loved having the opportunity to test out different products. My dermatologist wanted me to take antibiotics, but having just completed my Lyme treatment and detox in April, I couldn’t bring myself to do it. Thankfully, I see a wonderful derm that is sensitive to my need of going a more natural route with my body. She recommended an amazing esthetician that has over 30 years of experience with acne. She’s completely changed how I care for my skin, and by following her protocol I cleared the infection and healed my acne.

I’ve diligently followed her protocol for the past 7 months, and I’m thankfully enjoying the best skin I’ve ever had in my life. Is it perfect? No. But I’m not battling cystic acne all over. It’s healing very quickly, and for the first time in years my cheeks and forehead are clear from acne and the previously red and raw looking skin is healthy and smooth. I also have no blackheads on my nose. My chin, which was the worst area for clogged pores and bumpy skin is healing a little slower. I rarely get new breakouts there, and usually only around the time of my period. The texture of my skin has changed dramatically. My esthetician is blunt and honest, and had told me it would take me a year to heal my skin. I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how quickly I’ve seen results.

I currently only use Repechage products. This natural seaweed based brand was unknown to me until last June. Now, it’s the only brand I will trust on my skin and I’ve repurchased each of these products (and several others) many times over. Repechage is a US based brand that doesn’t test on animals, and is paraben free. The seaweed rich products contain 12 vitamins, 18 amino acids, and 42 trace elements.

Most of the products I use are from the Hydra Medic line which is specifically for acne prone skin. I use two cleansers, the Face Wash, and One Minute Exfoliating Mask.
I love the Sea Mud Perfecting Mask as a spot treatment or all over if I’m feeling like a breakout is coming. It’s the most soothing mask, and doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry.
Next up is my HG acne spot treatment. The Clear Complexion Drying Lotion is no joke as an overnight acne treatment. If you have acne prone skin, you need this NOW. Buy several bottles if you can. It’s a small jar, and it dries out quickly. I use about 4 bottles a month, but my 17-year-old son is hooked on it as well.

The Essential Oil of Seaweed is a nice dry oil that I use for my lips and cuticles, or anywhere that needs a bit of moisture and healing. This is a tiny jar as well, but it lasts forever. I use it daily, and still have half of a bottle left.

I have before, during, and after pics of my skin but to be honest I’m a little embarrassed to put them on my blog. It’s a tough subject to talk about, and I don’t love looking back at how bad my skin was. Thank you for reading my story. I’d love to hear your acne struggles if you want to share, either in a comment or privately. I hope you’ll give Repechage a try if you feel it may be something that can help you. <3

Beauty Spotlight: IT Cosmetics, Charlotte Tilbury, and lots of skin care recommendations!

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Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog is very impressed by Bellatorra Cellular Renewal Serum and Cellular Repair Night Cream because this mighty duo exemplifies potent and effective anti-aging skincare. These ultra-luxe products increase skin cell turnover, deeply nourish and hydrate the skin, and create gorgeous glowing youthful skin.

Charlotte Tilbury has released four new Quick ‘n’ Easy Makeup Kits to help you achieve a beautiful look in only 5 minutes. The sets include 4-5 products and are under $100. Perilously Pale shares a review and swatches of them all!

From Prime Beauty: Lancome follows up their popular Paris eye shadow palette with the AUDACITY London Eye Shadow Palette and hits it out of the park-Hyde Park that is!

Natural beauty is all the rage now as we move to more environmentally friendly products. Beauty Info Zone has all the information on a beauty box from Good Earth Beauty that fits these needs.

Looking for a new nude, MLBB or living dead girl lipstick? Courtney at Phyrra shares 30 of the Best Nude Lipsticks for Pale Skin! You’re sure to find the perfect shade.

With so many Beauty Sub Boxes out there it’s hard to decide which is best for you. Blushing Noir is sharing her top 8 in this post (at ALL price points), plus giving you coupon codes to shop with!

Pammy Blogs Beauty is loving the re-vamped Sibu Seaberry Therapy skincare line: Natural Skincare at its best!

Want to feel good about your neck? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty has been obsessed with her neck for years, and she’s discovered new NeoStrata Skin Active Triple Firming Neck Cream – an anti-aging neck cream that’s perfect in all ways.

See what item Shipra of Taneja’s Bride picked up from the ColourPop x Amanda Steele Collection

Amber from daydreaming beauty has the scoop on the IT Cosmetics QVC TSV for 1/14. Spoiler Alert! There’s a NEW foundation and brush! Check out the post, and enter to win the new Full Coverage Solid Super Serum Foundation.

Looking for a new mascara? 15 Minute Beauty has a list of 10 worth a splurge.

Justina’s Gems has been using a holistic skincare routine by Citrus Clear that is working miracles on her dry and acne prone skin. Check it out!

New in beauty tech: HiMirror

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This post has been sponsored by the PRIMP Network. All opinions are my own.

 

One of the most exciting parts of being a beauty blogger is having the opportunity to try upcoming beauty products and tools before they are widely available. The new HiMirror is just such a product! HiMirror is a smart mirror designed to analyze your skin, and track how effective your skin care products are. Ultimately, you will be able to see if that new brightening serum you are using is working. Pretty amazing, right?!

Pardon the mug shot looking pic below. You obviously need to use the mirror makeup free, and I was afraid the mirror would pick up more fine lines than I actually have if I smiled.

The HiMirror weighs 5.5lbs, and is meant to be mounted to a wall or mirror. I chose to prop it against some acrylic makeup holders on my desk in my office. The mirror comes with detailed instructions to set up your new device. It’s easy, and should take around 15 minutes.

  1. Turn on your new HiMirror and download the HiMirror App on your cell phone. Register for a new account.
  2. Locate your HiMirror in your cell, and pair your mirror with your phone. Connect to your wireless network.
  3. Set up facial and voice recognition in the HiMirror.
  4. You’re ready for your skin assessment!

The HiMirror assesses red spots, pores, brightness, fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, and dark circles. You can choose which condition to focus on, and change at any time. The HiMirror has a sensor near the base of the unit, and runs completely by hand motions. You slide your hand from left to right, or up and down to move between screens. This has been a bit tricky to get the hang of for me.

With the recent update, I’ve also been able to get a complete skin analysis marking my problem areas. There have been several software updates already to the HiMirror, and I know they are hard at work getting some fun new features up and running as well. There will be more info to come on those upgrades in the coming weeks. I am excited to be testing out this cool new gadget, and look forward to using it for a longer period of time and sharing my thoughts with you.

I’m really looking forward to tracking my skin daily, and to see what changes I can make to strive for my best possible skin.

If you’d like to find out more information about the HiMirror, please visit them online, on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Beauty Spotlight Team: Pammy Blogs Beauty Loves Kiehl’s Skin Care

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Pammy Blogs Beauty has always been a bit of a skincare junkie. Her love of skincare is what got her interested in blogging! While she loves many brands, a few certainly stand out as favorites. Find out what Pammy’s Top Five Favorite Products are from Kiehl’s. I’m almost embarrassed to admit I have never tried this popular brand. Have you? Any favorites that I should try?

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