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Friday, April 29, 2016

Exuviance Performance Peel AP25 #Exuviance #Neostrata

(product photo courtesy of www.neostrata.com)





This is the best peel if you want to see 100% improvement in your skin. Every user who used this peel saw an improvement in their skin after use. This is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid peel. It contains a 25% blend of AHAs and PHAs including Glycolic Acid, Mandelic Acid, and Gluconlactone that exfoliates dead, dull surface layers of dead skin cells and stimulates the process of cell renewal among all skin layers, to reveal healthier skin cells. Clinical studies after one month of twice weekly sue (when use with an Exuviance PHA Regimen) indicate that 100% of users saw improvement in fine lines and wrinkles and 94% of users saw more even skin tone, texture and radiance. 

I used this peel and definitely saw a difference in my skin tone and texture. The Glycolic Acid And Mandelic Acid make a huge difference in the skin. It is softer, smoother and more supple. This is a great peel for getting rid of dead skin, evening out skin tone, getting rid of hyperpigmentation, getting rid of wrinkles, lines and sun damage. I would recommend this peel for anyone needing a stronger peel than a regular 10% glycolic peel. 

The peel increased my acne in the beginning, which is normal for any peel. However, after a coulpe of uses it was decreased and all was back to normal. I like this peel and would definitely recommend it.It takes time with any peel to get good skin going.

The Exuvuiance Performance Peel AP25 is $75.00 and can be purchased online at www.neostrata.com, www.dermstore.com, www.ulta.com and www.skinstore.com.  Exuviance is one of the brands that is under the NeoStrata Skincare company. Like NeoStrata on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeoStrataCompany; Follow NeoStrata on Twitter: @neostrataskin; Follow NeoStrata on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/neostrata/; Follow Exuviance on Instagram: https://instagram.com/exuviance/; Follow NeoStrata on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf_jdb_vpqIWkgUcNRHIWIA; Follow NeoStrata on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+NeostrataIncPrinceton.

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(This item was sent for consideration)
 








Mother's Day Jewelry and Review Giveaway from Glamulet #GlamuletMotherDay2016 #Glamulet



This Mother's Day show love to your mother with charms from Glamulet
The Charms Brand Glamulet was launched in 2014 to offer to every woman a new range of trendy and elegant quality jewelry at an affordable price. We believe that every woman should be allowed to express herself and to feel pretty. We design glamorous Charms and Bracelets and we use quality materials to manufacture them. Each woman can mix and match the Charms to create her own Bracelet.
Anyone who shares products from this link: (http://www.glamulet.com/share-to-win-a-free- bracelets) will automatically be entered into a sweepstakes to win a Glamulet bracelet valued at $200! 
There is a 15% DISCOUNT CODE FOR ORDERS OVER $70!
Reader Discount: 15% Off
Reader Discount Code: BB-MOM
REMEMBER: http://www.glamulet.com/share-to-win-a-free-bracelets 
Get your mom a great gift! This offer good until 5/31/2016
 

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Review: Dove Detox & Purify Dry Shampoo Refresh & Revive Hair Without Water #DryShampooo

(product photo courtesy of www.dove.com)






Dry Shampoo is a life saver. When hair is a little oily and you really don't feel like washing it, the by all means, use the Dove Refresh & Revive Hair Without Water Dry Shampoo. It is amazing! I love Dry Shampoo. I live by it.  This Dry Shampoo is better than most because it does not leave any residue. Some leave a nasty white residue on your hair that is not attractive. At least this is clean, dry, and perfect. 

How do you use it? Easy. Shake can Well before use.  Then spray on lifted sections of dry hair, 8-12 inches from roots, where hair is most oily. Massage through roots to absorb oil evenly. Brush through hair. it is revived, clean, and volumized. In between washed, Dry Shampoo is a great way to to help hair feel fresh and revived. Hair is not weighed down, limp or oily. The weightless formula removes oil from the roots so that hair feels amazing again. You can have great hair when you skin your regular wash.

Dove Dry Shampoo retails for around $5.49 at Walgreens, CVS, Rite-Aid, Target, KMart, and other mass market retailers. See Dove on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoveUS/?brand_redir=21435141328; Follow Dove on Twitter: @Dove; Follow Dove on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/Dove; Follow Dove on Instagram: http://instagram/dove.

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(This item was sent for consideration)
 

reVive's Full Fave Beauty Panel Light Therapy for Mother's Day! #reVive

reVive’s Full-Face Beauty Panel Light Therapy is a new device that’s so advanced it can treat your full face, neck, chest, hands and back in only minutes a day. The anti-aging effects include wrinkle/line reduction and prevention, skin tone and color enhancement, hyperpigmentation treatment, and many other skin ailments—resulting in healthy, glowing, youthful skin. In addition to anti-aging effects, powerful infrared (IR) LED lights support skin healing and recovery activity, as well as minimizing damage caused by sunburn, bruising, cuts and scrapes, scarring, etc. This device retails for $399 however with the discount code MOM20 –  readers get 20% off.


Amope Pedi Perfect for Soft, Smooth Feet #AmopePediPerfect #Amope

(product photo courtesy of www.amope.com)

Everyone has seen the commercials for the Amope Pedi Perfect. Let me tell you, I felt very lucky to get my hands on one of these. I had the WORST feet. I had a large callus growing on the side of my foot from where I walk with my cane. I desperately needed this foot file.

I was so excited to try it. The foot file is a large piece of very gritty sandpaper with a handle attached to it. That is basically what it is. All I know is that it worked on my ugly, nasty feet. I was extremely happy. I hate to do this but I have to show you pictures. :(

Prior to using the Amope Pedi Perfect

After using the Amope Pedi Perfect


Prior to using the Amope Pedi Perfect
After to using the Amope Pedi Perfect

It's not perfection, but it is much, much better than how it originally looked. I definitely keep using the Amope Pedi Perfect in that area , which keeps building up because of the way i walk. The Amope Pedi Perfect retails for around $49.95. It can be purchased at Rite-Aid, Walgreens,CVS, Target, Wal-Mart, KMart and other mass market retailers. I am very happy with this product and highly recommend it to those with foot issues. For more information on the Amope Pedi Perfect go to www.amope.com.



This is a great gift for Mother's Day!

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(This was sent for consideration) 

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Perfect Gift For Mother's day: L'Occitane Verbena Gift Set #LOCCITANE #MOTHERSDAY

Mother's Day is May 8th. You had better go out already and start looking for something for your Mother. She deserves the best. L'Occitane has tones of gift sets taht will make her very happy. I shop from their boutiques all the time and I love everthing I purchase from there.

One Gift Set I am going to recommend is the Sparkling Verbena Gift Set, it has the following:




  •  Verbena Shower Gel 8.4 fl.oz (great for bath and shower)
  •  Verbena Body Lotion 8.4 fl.oz (good for dry skin)
  •  Verbena Cooling Hand Cream Gel 1 oz. (also good for dry skin)
  •  Verbena EDT 0.68 fl.oz (best fragrance ever!)
  •  Verbena Perfumed Sachet 1.2 oz. (scent your clothes)
  •   Wrapped in a L'Occitane Signature Gift Box (no need to wrap!)
  •  $10 coupon off 1st online purchase
Verbena is one of my favorite scents. It is fresh, herbal, bright, crisp and beautiful. I love Verbana. This set will be good for the Mother who loves those types of scents too. The set is a great price, only $69.00. It ships FREE. There are easy exchanges at the store, and you can purchase this at the store if you want too. Trust me, buying the perfect gift for your mother is easier than you think.  L'Occitane has EVERYTHING you could want or need for Mother's Day. Head on on over to their boutique or to www.loccitane.com

Until Next Time~
 

Marie Papapchatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(This was sent for consideration)

Friday, April 22, 2016

Review: ColorProof SuperRich Split Ends Mender #ColorProof #SuperRich #SplitEndsMender #Hair #HairProducts

(product photo courtesy of www.colorproof.com)

ColorProof SuperRich® Split Ends Mender

Is your hair frayed at the ends? Do you have split ends? Is your your frizzy at the end? Well, ColorProof SuperRich Split Ends Mender will take care of it!  This super-charged, featherweight, bonding serum repairs split ends and corrects damaged cuticles for a silky, soft, youthful finish. All in a split second! This has been clinically proven to instantly mend 94% of split ends in a single use.* It is a next generation, proprietary Bonding Polymers that fuse frayed ends together via ionic linkage, while creating an invisible protective seal around the cuticle to smooth, repair and protect against future damage. It has a unique moisturizing complex featuring certified organic Geranium Flower Oil. Baobab Super Fruit and Seaweed delivers potent hydration to nourish and restore hair's moisture balance. A proprietary protein power complex including strength-building Keravistm  and Soy lipids penetrate deep into the hair shaft to strengthen, fortify, renew and heal. Delivers instantly softer, shiny resilient strands. Advanced ColorLast System delivers unsurpassed color and heat protection.
*Results based on ingredient manufacturer testing. Actual results may vary.

To use, apply a small amount to the ends of clean, damp hair. Leave in and style as desired. For best results reapply to dry hair. 

Let me tell you, if you have split ends, this is the product for you.  It solves your problem immediately. It actually gets rid of the split ends in one use. How many products can tell you that?  i think this could be classified as a miracle product. Eventually they might come back. I am not sure. 

It comes in a 3.4 fl.oz./100mL bottle.  Like ColorProof on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/colorproofhair; Follow ColorProof on Twitter:@colorproofhair; Follow ColorProof on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/colorproofhair/ ; Follow ColorProof on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colorproofhair/ ; Follow ColorProof on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ColorProofHair.
- See more at: http://iamthemakeupjunkie.blogspot.com/2016/04/review-colorproof-baobab-heal-repair_22.html#sthash.o9hfopTZ.dpuf
This product is sold at fine salons across the country. 

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis


(This Item Was Sent For Consideration)
Like ColorProof on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/colorproofhair; Follow ColorProof on Twitter:@colorproofhair; Follow ColorProof on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/colorproofhair/ ; Follow ColorProof on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colorproofhair/ ; Follow ColorProof on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ColorProofHair.
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Review: ColorProof Baobab Heal & Repair Leave-In Treatment #ColorProof #Baobab #LeaveInTreatment #hair #hairproducts

(product photo courtesy of www.colorproof.com)



ColorProof Baobab Heal & RepairTM Leave-In Treatment


Is your hair dry, damaged and in need of some therapy?  Color-Proof Baobab Heal & Repair Leave-In Treatment leaves damaged hair repaired, rehydrated and revitalized in one single use. Hair is full of life with maximum color and heat protection. Visibly reset hair's age while restoring it back to optimum condition. Based on ingredient manufacturer testing, hair is 375% stronger and has 510% greater damage recovery. This product contains a proprietary blend of the African super fruit, Baobab, along with soy lipids, exclusive proteins, Keravis and rare essential oils that strengthen, fortify and repair from the inside out. Miracle molecules from the Resurrection Plant work at the microscopic level to deeply quench and restore vital moisture to allow for total regeneration. It seals hair 's cuticle for optimum moisture retention, preventing future moisture loss and protecting against breakage. Infuses youthful vitality and heals for instantly softer, shiny, and resilient strands.And it delivers unsurpassed color and heat protection. 100% Vegan, gluten-free. Sufate-free, salt-free. 

To use: apply to clean, damp hair. Comb through and style as desired. For  best results use with Baobab Heal & Repair Shampoo and Conditioner.

What I love about this treatment is how it makes my hair feel. My hair feels extremely silky, soft, and looks incredibly shiny. Using this makes up for all of the damage I do to my hair when I color it. This definitely is worth getting if your hair is in need of some good therapy. 

ColorProof Baobab Heal & Repair Leave-In Treatment comes in a 5.1 fl.oz./150mL bottle and is available in fine salons. Like ColorProof on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/colorproofhair; Follow ColorProof on Twitter:@colorproofhair; Follow ColorProof on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/colorproofhair/ ; Follow ColorProof on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colorproofhair/ ; Follow ColorProof on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ColorProofHair.

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(This item sent for consideration)





Thursday, April 21, 2016

Choix: Sample Your Choice of Makeup Products To Try Before You Buy #Choix #sochoix #makeup

(product photos courtesy of www.sochoix.com)


I was asked to try out a new subscription service that allows you to try out samples of high end makeup before you buy. This service is called, Choix (which means choice in French). The service is quite interesting because it has all kinds of high end makeup that you really want to try and almost never get to because of price or avalability. 

The service has different levels of membership. $20 is the Elite level of membership. That is the Monthly level. 3 months is $55.00. 6 months is $110.00. And 1 year of membership is $200.00. Right now, for a limited time you can get a 1 year membership for $120.00, use code annual120 at checkout! *

So, what does a box from Choix look like? You order samples from a HUGE list of products they have available. For my box, I ordered the folllowing: 
  • YSL Fusion Ink Foundation in B10 Porcelain
  • Tom Ford Lip Color in Blush Nude 
  • Hourglass Ambient Strobe Lighting Powder Iridescent Light
  • YSL Touche Eclat Neutralizers-Violet YSL
  • Guerlain Meteorites Pearl Base 
Each product had enough in the container to try about 2-3 times. Not only do they have makeup, but they have fragrances and nail polish too. They have brands like Cle de Peau, Burberry, Tom Ford, Gucci, Guerlain, Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, and a lot more!After you have sampled these you are welcome to purchase them from Choix. Spending $5 on a sample gives you $5 toward a future purchase on these products.

Now, I did have a problem with the foundation they sent me. The entire small bottle back fired on me and sent foundation spitting everywhere. They were nice enough to send me a box of  samples to compensate me for my time and trouble. I thought this was very nice customer service. I told them about the horrible bottle and they said they were going to look into it. All in all I had a very good experience with Choix and would recommend them for those who are interested in getting high end cosmetics. 

Choix is available at www.sochoix.com. Like Choix Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/sochoix; Follow Choix on Twitter:@sochoix; Follow Choix on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/SoChoix; Follow Choix on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sochoix/ and Follow Choix on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sochoix.

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(These samples were sent in consideration)
 

Review: Valentia Clear Lift Revitalizing Serum #Valentia #ClearLiftSerum #Serum #revitalizingserum

(product photo courtesy of www.brandbacker.com)


Valentia was the Roman goddess of healing. She relied on nature's gifts to heal the citizens of Umbria. Valentia used berries, herbs, barks and other natural ingredients. Just like their namesake, Valentia Skin Care products have been formulated with natural and organic cosmetic ingredients that will repair and protect the skin. They also rely on all natural ingredients due to their protective, preventative and corrective powers. After performing extensive research into what skin care customers find most important, they found an overwhelming demand for skin care that is natural, free of toxins and paraben-free. Natural ingredients with an organic base have proven most effective at repairing skin damaged by sun or wind, preventing signs of aging such as wrinkles, dark spots, and reversing the effects of oxidative stress on the skin.


Valentia Clear Lift Revitalizing Serum contains lactic acid (an alpha hydroxy acid), which helps to get rid of dead skin cells, thus making the serum a good anti-aging serum for those looking to help change the appearance of their skin. This serum will renew the texture and tone of the skin, it deeply moisturizes the skin, it minimizes fine lines, it increases elasticity of the skin, it brightens the skin, it decreases fine lines and it evens out hyperpigmentation. 

The serum is made with natural and organic ingredients. The ingredients were chosen to work together to achieve optimum results. Key ingredients are Wakame Bioferment (seaweed), which increases skin oxygen consumption to detoxify and boost anti-oxidant defense. Gotu Kola lessens the appearance of scars and increases skin firmness. Licorice lightens unwanted pigmentation and corrects skin discoloration. Argan oil is naturally rich is Vitamin E, and helps to reduce water loss and protects skin's resiliency and elasticity. 

The serum works really well at helping to turn over a new leaf for your skin.After using it for a few weeks I noticed that my skin felt softer, smoother and my hyperpigmentation was decreased. That is due to the lactic acid and the licorice extract. Skin just looks better all around. 

Valentia Clear Lift Revitalizing Serum is available from Amazon.com for $35.00: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AHWTME0. Check out Valentia on Facebook:www.facebook.com/valentiabeauty; Check out Valentia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valentianatural/.

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(This product provided by Brandbacker)









Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Get Manis and Pedis done in the Pop-Up Amope Beauty Boutique! #doyouamope




 
Spring has finally sprung and today Amopé (www.amope.com), a leading foot and nail care brand in the USA, announced the launch of its pop-up Beauty Boutique tour. The Amopé Beauty Boutique will travel to retail locations in the following 11 cities starting this April: Atlanta, New Orleans, Houston, Dallas, Memphis, St. Louis, Chicago, Richmond, Washington (DC), Philadelphia and New York. The boutique will offer consumers complimentary five-minute partial manicures and pedicures with the Amopé range of foot and nail care products and the chance to experience the brand's newest innovation, the Amopé Pedi Perfect Wet & Dry™ Rechargeable Foot File, the first Amopé product to work on both wet & dry skin. 
 
After their mani-pedi consumers will have the opportunity to participate in a professional photo shoot to show off their beautiful results. They'll be able to share these photos on social channels and track the conversation using #doyouamope. They might even be featured in the boutique's pop-up photo gallery! 

The boutique will also make stops at five malls where consumers will have the opportunity to interact with beauty experts. Amopé is partnering with a team of top beauty experts, local to each market, who will be on-site to provide top beauty tips for spring, as they share how women can achieve their best at-home mani-pedi.

"All women deserve to feel pampered, so we're launching the Amopé Beauty Boutique to give them soft, beautiful feet that they'll want to show off," said Karen Chisholm, Marketing Director at RB. "At the Beauty Boutique, women can experience the latest innovations from Amopé and see why it's the beauty essential for the perfect pedi all year round, especially summer!"

The full Beauty Boutique tour schedule will include visits to local retailers across the country and the following five malls: 


  • Atlanta, GA
    Friday, April 15 - Sunday, April 17
    Lenox Square Mall
    3393 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30326
    Hours: 1 – 7 pm (Friday), 11 am7 pm (Saturday and Sunday)

  • Dallas, TX
    Friday, April 29 - Sunday, May 1
    The Shops at Willow Bend
    6121 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093
    Hours: 1 – 7 pm (Friday), 11 am7 pm (Saturday), 12 – 6 pm (Sunday)

  • Chicago, IL
    Friday, May 13 - Sunday, May 15
    Woodfield Mall
    5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL 60173
    Hours: 1 – 7 pm (Friday), 11 am7 pm (Saturday); 11 am6 pm (Sunday)

  • Philadelphia, PA
    Friday, May 27 - Sunday, May 29
    King of Prussia Mall
    160 N Gulph Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406
    Hours: 1 – 7 pm (Friday), 11 am7 pm (Saturday), 11 am6 pm (Sunday)

  • Long Island, NY
    Friday, June 3 - Sunday, June 5
    Roosevelt Field
    630 Old Country Rd, Garden City, NY 11530
    Hours: 1 – 7 pm (Friday), 11 am7 pm (Saturday and Sunday)
For more information, visit beautyboutique.amope.com, find Amopé on Facebook or YouTube and track the conversation using #doyouamope.

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Review: Lash Control Mascaras: Volumizing, Lengthening and Clear Coat #LashControl #Volumizing #Lengthening #ClearCoat #mascara

(product photo courtesy of www.lashcontrol.com)


Lash Control is the only mascara available where you can actually squeeze the middle of the tube and take out the excess mascara before you get it out of the tube. I received samples of all three types of the mascaras they make: Volumizing and Conditioning, Clear Coat and Brow Fix and Lengthening and Conditioning. The pink tube is the Lengthening and Conditioning. The Clear tube is the Clear Coat and Brow Fix. And, the purple tube is the Volumizing and Conditioning

Let's talk about the Clear Coat first. It can be used as a top coat on all the mascaras to add depth without adding weight. Or, use it to fix your brows in place, it makes the perfect brow fix.

The Lengthening and Conditioning formula has a tapered brush that helps lashes look their best.  The tapered brush makes it easier to get long lashes.Squeeze out the extra with the Lash Control special squeeze area in the middle of the tube. 

Finally, the Volumizing and Conditioning formula has a regular large round brush for better results. Use it to achieve large, voluminous lashes. And again, use the squeeze area in the middle of the tube to get of the excess mascara. 

I like the mascaras themselves, they work very well as mascaras. I also like the Clear Coat for use as a brow fix. Here is a picture of me wearing the Volumizing and Conditioning mascara.

Wearing Volumizing & Conditioning Mascara
 

Lash Control Mascaras are $25.00 per tube. Clear Coat is $18.00 per tube. Lash Control may be purchased online at www.lashcontrol.com. You can save money and get a duo for $45.00. Follow Lash Control on Twitter: @LashControl and Subscribe to Lash Control on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LashControl.

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(These were sent for consideration)



Monday, April 18, 2016

Review: StriVectin Hair Volumizing Line #StriVectin #Hair #Volumizing

(product photos courtesy of www.strivectin.com)

Recently I had the opportunity to test out StriVectin's new entry into the hair care realm. I tried out their maxiumum volumizing hair line. It contains 4 products that are supposed to help keep hair from being limp and lifeless. It's called Max Volume. They also have a Color Care line and an Ultimate Restore line for hair that needs some extra care. Below you can read about the 4 products and see how well they work for me. One thing that is common to the products is the Protensile Amplifying Complex. It is a powerful combination of hydrolyzed soy and vegetable proteins that promote hair's ability to retain moisture without adding weight.



Max Volume Shampoo 8.5 fl.oz./250 mL $23.00

This shampoo removes extraneous product buildup that stays on hair. It  is for fine or flat hair. It provides maximum body and volume to hair. It delivers radiance and luster without weighing hair down. This shampoo has been formulated with the patented NIA-114™ and Protensile Amplifying Complex™, so it protects the hair strands as it amplifies body and bounce while providing weightless shine. It delivers softness, lift and luster to even hair that has the worst problems. This shampoo is free of : sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and synthetic dyes. It is safe for color or chemically treated hair. 97% agreed
shampoo gently cleanses hair and scalp*, 97% agree scalp feels soothed*, and 93% agreed hair feels clean and not stripped*. (*after one evaluation use)


I found this shampoo to be absolutely lovely.  My hair is color treated, fine and very thick. I like that it helped to make my hair feel voluptuous, soft and full of body. My hair did not have any buildup from products after using this. It felt lighter, almost "fresh". 

Max Volume Conditioner 8.5 fl.oz./250 mL $23.00



The conditioner is also for fine or flat hair. It increases the strand thickness for maximum volume. It amplifies body and bounce to the hair. And, it delivers radiance and luster without weighing hair down. It weightlessly nourishes and increases strand diameter for improved thickness and strength. Formulated with patented NIA-114™ and Protensile Amplifying Complex™,  proteins form a a film around the hair shaft and panthenol penetrates strands to amplify body and bounce while providing weightless shine and luster. Hair is left full, soft and radiant. It is fragranced with bursts of fresh citrus. This product is free of: sulfates, phthalates, phosphates, and synthetic dyes. Safe for those with color or chemically treated hair. To use, massage into wet hair and then rinse. 97% agreed hair felt soft and smooth*, 97% agreed hair feels moisturized and nourished*, and 90% agree hair looks and feels shiny*. (*After one initial evaluation use)

The conditioner left my hair feeling so soft and  yet it was not flat  or limp. My hair had bounce and manageability. I liked that my hair had lots of volume with these two products. Definitely made a difference than other products I had used in the past. The conditioner left my hair in great condition. 


Root Lifting Spray 5 fl.oz./150mL $26.00


This spray instantly delivers volume at the roots that lasts all day long. It plumps strands weightlessly so that they are full of body and bounce, transforming even the finest strands of hair. Formulated with NIA-114™ and Polymer Plumping Complex™, the spray lifts from the roots and delivers touchable hold, transforming even the finest hair strands.Hair is left soft, shiny and smooth so that is more manageable. Fragranced with a fresh burst of citrus.
This product is free of sulfates, phthalates, phosphates, and synthetic dyes. It is safe for color or chemically treated hair. 90% agreed hair has more volume and is not weighed down*, 84% agreed hair feels plumper*, and 81% agreed hair is lifted and is full of body*. (*After one evaluation use)


What I love most about this product is how well it works. You spray the roots and INSTANTLY they are higher. It is a miracle product. I love how much more body you get with this product. How much volume you get. Hair is on steroids with this stuff! It is amazing. I never get so much lift at the roots with any other product. This is the best root lifting spray I have ever used, bar none.  

Bodifying Radiance Serum 1.7 fl.oz./50 mL $35.00



This serum enhances body, volume and shine to even the finest strands of hair.  It transforms UV rays into visible light for increased radiance without weighing hair down. And, it delivers softness, luster and enhanced lift. It actually remodlels hair strands for enhanced fullness. Formulated with NIA-114™ and Lumiphyto Complex™, it transforms UV rays into visible light for increased radiance and enhanced volume and body. Hair appears fuller and shinier, without being weighed down. It has a fresh burst of citrus. This product is: free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and synthetic dyes. It is safe for color or chemically treated hair. 90% agree hair feels weightless*, 90% hair has a healthy glow and looks radiant*, and 87% agree hair looks fuller*. (*After one initial evaluation use)

This makes my hair feel amazing. It makes my hair feel like silk. Hair is soft, shiny and silky. Hair looks radiant and has mega volume. 

All in all, I loved  the StriVectin Max Volume Hair Care line. It did a lot for my fine, unkempt hair. I would definitely recommend this for those with fine, flat hair. If you have color treated hair you can use this line without worry. The line is a great buy. StriVectin has done it again!  

StriVectin Max Volume Hair Care is available online at www.strivectin.com,
www.ulta,com, www.qvc.com and www.nordstorm.com. It can also be purchased at Ulta and Nordstrom stores.  Like StriVectin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StriVectin; Follow StriVectin on Twitter: @StriVectin; Follow StriVectin on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/strivectin/ and Follow StriVectin on Instagram : https://instagram.com/strivectin/.




Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(These items were sent for consideration)

L'Occitane is GIVING AWAY FREE Shea Butter Collector Sets! #LOCCITANE #sheabutter #handcream #skincare #comfortingcream

Starting now, all you have to do is visit this link, enter some information and L'Occitane will send you a Collector's Tin with Free mini Shea Butter Hand Cream and a Free Shea Light Comforting Cream, in an exclusive collector's tin.



http://usa.loccitane.com/shea-starter-kit,82,1,76163,864313.htm


All you have to do is access the above link and follow the prompts that will encourage you to complete these three simple steps:
1)      Enter your email address
2)      Check your inbox for an exclusive email
3)      Present email at any L’Occitane boutique nationwide and redeem your FREE Shea Starter Kit


(P.S. the deal runs through the end of April, but if you can’t make it in by then not to worry! We’ll also be selling the set after the promotional period for just $6.)

Review: philosophy take a deep breath cushion color for cheeks #philosophy #takeadeepbreath #cheekcolor

(product photo provided by www.philosophy.com)




philosophy's take a deep breath is a cheek color designed to give life to your cheeks. Just a small dab will do, apply and instantly you have gorgeous color on your cheeks. It is like a breath of fresh air for your skin. This was created with clean-air technology, it has a breathable sheer color that instantly brightens the complexion and has an antibacterial bouncy mesh filter that ensure clean application every time. The reason it is so good for the skin is that the clean-air technology oxygenates the skin every time you use this product, making the skin better. More oxygen in the skin means that the skin's complexion gets brighter with each use.

It comes in four shades: bright pink, coral, rosy bronze, and plum. I tried out rosy bronze. The color is buildable, from sheer to deep. It starts out light and can go very dark if needed. I liked the rosy bronze color but think the bright pink or coral color would more up my alley. The rosy bronze color would look good on someone with a medium skin tone or a darker skin tone.But, it did not look that bad on me! It gave me that kind of glow like I had just been out in the sun. I have a very light skin tone and the bright pink would compliment it much better. 

wearing take a deep breath on cheeks

To use, gently press finger onto mesh filter; tap onto apples of cheeks, and blend upward toward hairline. The very first application will be a sheer wash of color. For more intense color, just apply more. 

take a deep breath comes out as part of a whole line of skincare/makeup that is related to getting more oxygen into the skin, so that the skin can breathe more and look better. So that the complexion looks better. The line contains: take a deep breath oil-free oxygenating gel cream, take a deep breath sheer liquid sunshine with clean air technology, take a deep breath eye oxygenating eye gel cream, take a deep breath cushion foundation with clean-air technology broad spectrum spf 20, take a deep breath broad spectrum spf 30 sunscreen oil-free oxygen moisturizer and purity & take a deep broad spectrum spf 30 sunscreen oil-free oxygen moisturizer. It is a full line of products.

take a deep breath retails for $30.00 and is available from www.philosophy.com, www.sephora.com, www.ulta.com, www.beauty.com and www.skinstore.com.It is also available anywhere philosophy products are sold. Like philosophy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophy; Follow philosophy on Twitter: @lovephilosophy; Follow philosophy on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lovephilosophy ; Follow philosophy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovephilosophy and Subscribe to philosophy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/philosophy.

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(This item was sent for consideration)

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