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Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Review: Fresh Soy Face Cleanser #fresh #soyfacecleanser #cleanser

(product photo courtesy of www.fresh.com)


5 fl.oz./150mL $38.00

Fresh Soy Face Cleanser is one of the number one selling cleansers in the US. It is for all skin types, especially sensitive skin and can even be used around the eye area. This foaming cleanser works well at getting rid of dirt, debris, makeup and pollution that is on the skin. Or in the morning, it helps cleanse the skin of overnight residue that forms when your skin renews itself. This cleanser is a pH-balanced gel cleanser for all skin types that has a cult following for the way it removes makeup, even mascara, without drying skin. It leaves the skin soft, and supple. The cleanser is made with amino acid-rich soy proteins, calming cucumber extract, and balancing rosewater. If you have sensitive skin it also soothes and tones, which helps with redness.



In a self-assessment study of 4-weeks:
  • 100% reported it thoroughly removed face makeup
  • 97% felt their skin was more supple
  • 93% said it soothed and softened the skin
  • 90% noticed their skin was balanced and healthy looking

(*self-assessment on 29 subjects for 4 weeks)
To use, wet the skin and massage over the face and eyes, then rinse. Use daily, morning and night. Yes, it can be used over the eye area and the extra-gentle gel formula is not only safe for use around the eyes, but can be used to remove stubborn eye makeup, including mascara!
I received this in my December Boxyluxe and I am very happy with this cleanser. It cleanses the skin well, removing all makeup, traces of dirt and debris as wells as cleanses extremely well. I like that it can removed eye makeup and is gentle enough for the eye area. 
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser retails for $38.00 and can be found online at www.fresh.com, www.sephora.com and any other retailer that sells Fresh. Like Fresh on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fresh; Follow Fresh on Twitter: @freshbeauty; Follow Fresh on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/freshbeauty/; Follow Fresh on Instagram: https://instagram.com/freshbeauty/ and Subscribe to Fresh on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/FreshBeautyChannel.
Until Next Time~
Marie Papachatzis
I Am THE Makeup Junkie

Review: Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum #peachandlily #glassskinrefiningserum #serum

(product photo courtesy of www.peachandlily.com)


1.35 fl.oz./40mL $39.00

Today I want to review a cult status product that sells out every time its on the website. Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum is a serum that promises poreless, luminous, tranluscent skin, which is only achieved when skin is well hydrated and without inflammation and free radical damage. The serum  accomplishes this with a revolutionary cocktail of peach extract, niacinamide, East Asian mountain yam, madecassoside, peptides and hyaluronic acid. Crystal-clear glass skin is yours. And this does not mean shiny skin but skin that is poreless, beautiful, brightened and calmed. This serum helps to hydrate, calm, brighten and firm the skin. Its texture is clear, like glass and it is a very lightweight, hydrating gel that sinks into the skin immediately, leaving behind just radiant, dewy, glassy skin. The serum doesn't have any scent and is suitable for all skin types. This is not a joke, even acneic skin can use this.

Peach extract is a powerhouse chock full of vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids known to help keep skin firm, radiant and resilient. Niacinamide is a Peach & Lily favorite ingredient, is a proven ingredient to help quell inflammation, provide antioxidative benefits and help brighten skin. East Asian mountain yam extract helps to create more supple skin and reduce flakiness for the ultimate glassy skin. Madecassoide is derived from Centella Asiatica extract, it helps to curb inflammation and soothe skin while stimulating collagen production. Hyaluronic acid complex  is a proprietary blend of short-chain, medium-chain and long-chain hyaluronic acid molecules helps provide hydration at every level of skin; short-chain molecules sink into the deeper layers, while medium-chain molecules fill in the layers closer to the surface of the skin, and long-chain molecules lock in moisture on the skin's surface so that skin is plumped up from within while the outer layer becomes radiant  Peptide complex, a proprietary blend of peptides are included to signal collagen production to help fill in the fine lines and deeply etched wrinkles, and firm skin, for an overall smoother, glassier appearance.  

The owner of Peach & Lily created this serum for her sister, who was pregnant and wanted something she could use on her skin that was completely safe but suitable for her skin. She asked her customers for feedback and they wanted something that did a lot legwork without a lot of time involved. Something that refines the texture of the skin and makes it super smooth and illuminated. A product that would make skin look like glass. So she went back to Skincare 101, and being an Esthetician she looked through the latest developments in skincare. Glass skin is describing totally healthy skin that's really well balanced, well hydrated, well nourished, and fueled with active ingredients that bring about an inner glow.  

The serum turned out to have to involve all forty chemists in her office and is the best product in her arsenal of products. It is a lightweight, refreshing, fast-absorbing clear gel that has a soothing, hydrating and plumping effect upon use. It contains essential vitamins, minerals and fatty acids, thanks to the peach extract and East Asian mountain yam. These deliver the right tools so that the skin becomes healthier. After one application, there's a noticeable inner beam from the deep hydration as skin thirst is quenched thanks to a considerable complex of short, medium and long-chain hyaluronic acid molecules. On day one, some testers noticed reduced redness, others noticed less puffiness and even breakouts being curbed back because of the powerful ingredients that help with inflammation. 

After a few days of use, some began to see a plumping effect from the deep hydration being packed in, soothed skin, and from a balanced nourishment being delivered to skin. They were excited because the results only compounded with this serum, and after a few weeks of use, the best stuff started to happen. Testers saw that skin texture became somehow more refined, more translucent and glass-like like that of a young child's before damage sets in. People said that they kept touching their skin to see if it were still soft and silky later on in the day (it was), and kept looking in the mirror to see if it was just a lighting trick (it wasn't). They knew they would call the serum "Glass Skin", but they added the "Refining Serum" part after all the results came in. They added this part to the name as refining skin texture is something that's one of the hardest things to achieve, as this really comes from skin truly transforming from within and they proudly heard people raving about the refining element of this formula, which is the finishing touch to getting that elusive glass skin that's now within reach. 



This product has become a cult favorite among K-Beauty fans, earning a BEST OF K-BEAUTY AWARD. Whenever it is on the Peach & Lily website it sells out and I was lucky enough to grab it this time and test it out myself. I have been trying it out now for a few weeks and I definitely see the "glass skin" texture that has been forming on my skin after weeks of use. My skin was already soft and silky but this is beyond soft, my skin is baby bottom soft now and it has brightened to levels I have had yet to see. It is calm, with very little to no redness and feels amazing. I am putting this in permanent rotation in my skincare regimen, and will use it all the time now. 

Here is my skin prior to using the serum: 

above: skin prior to using Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Here is my skin after using the serum for 3 weeks:



The Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum is sold online for $39.00 and is available from www.peachandlily.com. Like Peach & Lily on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PeachAndLily; Follow Peach & Lily on Twitter: @peachandlily; Follow Peach & Lily on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/peachandlily/; Follow Peach & Lily on Instagram: https://instagram.com/peachandlily/ and Subscribe to Peach & Lily on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywO5s_Px-g2bNFpOGi29-w

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis



Saturday, December 28, 2019

Review: BLACKSOCKS, The World's First Sockscription Service For Men #blacksocks #sockscription #woolmerinosocks #socks

(product photo courtesy of www.blacksocks.com)


BLACKSOCKS, The World's First Subscription Service For Men
$12.22-$17.50 per pair
$100 per month










BLACKSOCKS was started in 1999 and just recently started a subscription service for its socks. Sporting ankles year-round has just become easier.  Thanks to BLACKSOCKS the leading men’s eTailer for high-end Italian socks, new invisible Merino wool socks are now online, providing excellent warmth and heat regulation. The Merino wool debut follows the successful launch of cotton invisible socks in a variety of colors and patterns.I was able to snag a couple of samples to try out and wear, and I have pictures of them above. I tried out the two Merino wool socks in Invisible and Ribbed. “You may not be able to see your Merino invisible socks, but you will definitely know they are there,” said BLACKSOCKS founder Samy Liechti, who was first to market in selling socks by sockscription 20 years ago. “Invisible socks keep your feet warm when it’s cold and cool when it’s hot, while dutifully hiding themselves in your shoes.”  


Swiss entrepreneur Liechti founded BLACKSOCKS in 1999 (five years before Facebook) with a mission to tackle men’s sock woes everywhere. No more searching for lost socks—fresh replacements are sent every few months.  BLACKSOCKS invented the online subscription service.  Since then it has expanded its product line to include a range of beautiful sock styles, underwear and shirts—all made in Europe. A budding advertising executive, Liechti found himself flatfooted at a dinner meeting with Japanese businessmen, when he removed his socks as customs dictated and found mismatched socks. The embarrassment led to the creation of BLACKSOCKS, to add convenience for men on the go. Customers can order the quantity and style they desire and the rest is, as they say, Internet sock history. Headquartered in Zurich, with offices in New York City, BLACKSOCKS has delivered over 10 million pairs since 1999 including calf, knee high, cashmere, invisible, and an innovative line of funky socks, offering a lively mix of colors, dots, stripes and circles.


These socks are extraordinary to wear. They are soft and not in the least bit itchy for wool socks. I find them to feel like cotton and breathe like cotton. They are great socks for me and would make great gifts anytime of the year. Try giving a sockscription to the BLACKSOCKS Subscription Service after trying out a fun pair. Don't forget to clean them with Woolite since they are Wool. 

You wake up in the morning, and a quick glance at your alarm tells you that you are already running late. It’s time to get dressed and go, but there’s bad news in your sock drawer: a few pairs of socks, well past their sell-by date, a couple of neglected single socks of various lengths, and even a sock with a gaping hole. Phew. 
But there’s no need to panic, BLACKSOCKS has the solution,and you will wonder how you ever managed without it. Find out more about the benefits of our sockunderwear, shirt and T-shirt subscriptions and discover the right one for you.Today I am only going to discuss sock subscriptions. 
Are you looking forward to your next sock shopping excursion? Whether you are one of the few people who genuinely enjoy sock shopping or not, we all need socks. So, wouldn’t it be a good idea to create a subscription that sends fresh socks to your door on a regular basis? And of course, ideally all the same style, to remove the need for tiresome sorting.
They invented the sockscription in 1999 and have also expanded it to include underwear and T-shirts. Just like a magazine subscription, every few months you will receive fresh underwear in the mail. Declare war on your chaotic sock drawer. It’s about time. Whether you want the same socks or an assortment of colorful socks, T-shirts and underwear, a subscription will give you exactly what you need. The subscription can be customized or cancelled at any time, making it perfect for your needs and able to fit any lifestyle.

A sockscription costs around $100 for 9 pairs of wool merino socks. It is worth it because every wool merino sock costs $17.50 each. You can specify how many socks you want, the types of socks you want as well as the delivery time. I would take advantage of this if I wore socks more. 

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

(These items sent for consideration)

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Review: SATURDAY SKIN Waterfall Glacier Water Cream #SATURDAYSKIN #WaterfallGlacierWaterCream #gelcream

(product photo courtesy of www.saturdayskin.com)


1.68 fl.oz./50mL $39.00

SATURDAY SKIN Waterfall Glacier Water Cream is one of the best gel cream moisturizers, if not the best gel cream moisturizers I have ever used. I love this product because it is so hydrating. I received this in my December Boxyluxe and I am so happy I did. 

This product helps you dive into hydration face first with its Alaskan Glacier Water. It adds refreshing moisture to the skin in a lightweight gel cream formula. Hydrating Iceland Moss extract helps to soothe dry skin while revealing skin's natural radiance. It is has been dermatologically tested, does not contain any parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrance or synthetic color. The key benefits of this product are that it helps to: 
  • improve the skin's moisture barrier
  • promote maximum hydration
  • soothes dry skin and promotes overall skin vitality
To use, place moisturizer into the palm of your hand. Using all four fingers apply in an outward circular motion tapping the moisturizer into the skin. Goes well with Wide Awake Brightening Eye Cream and Press Pause Beauty Essence. 

I did not have high ambitions when I received this cream. I had heard of SATURDAY SKIN before but I didn't expect to like this product so much. I have used gel creams in the past and they just haven't live up to my expectations. However, this cream lives up to them and more. One only needs to take a small amount of product in order to get enough for the face and neck. After applying, the product does not sink in immediately but does start to skin in within about 5 minutes. And once it is absorbed your skin is like the softest, most hydrated skin around. This product goes beyond my expectations and actually absorbs into the skin quite well and does a great service. It helps to moisturize dry, peeling skin or dehydrated skin that is hard to hydrate.

SATURDAY SKIN Waterfall Glacier Water Cream retails for $39.00 and can be purchased online at www.saturdayskin.com. Like SATURDAY SKIN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saturdayskinus/ and Follow SATURDAY SKIN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saturday_skin/.

Happy Holidays!

Marie Papachatzis










Monday, December 23, 2019

Review: KORRES Wild Rose Vitamin C Active Brightening Facial Oil #KORRES #WildRose #VitaminCBrighteningFacialOil

(product photo courtesy of www.korresusa.com)

1 fl.oz./30mL $54.00

KORRES products are some of my favorite skincare products in the world, and I am not just saying that because I used to be married to a Greek man. I happen to love the fact that they are made with a lot of natural ingredients, are clean and stay joined to the original method of using Greek pharmaceutical concepts. KORRES has been around for well over a hundred years and when their line grew by leaps and bounds over 25 years ago, they stayed with what they knew would work best. 

Today i am going to review one of my favorite products in the line, the Wild Rose Vitamin C Active Brightening Facial Oil. This product is amazing. Not only is it a great facial oil, but it is infused with real rose petal and boosted with Super Vitamin C, 1000% more stable than pure ascorbic acid, for glowing radiant skin. It pays homage to the Wild Rose Oil that started it all. The Vitamin C in it contains Omega Fatty Acids 3, 6 and 9 and Vitamin A. The oil provides significant antioxidant action while helping to repair fines lines and wrinkles and significantly improving skin's overall texture and tone. This new reformulation of the oil is now synthetic-fragrance free, delivering the same powerful results with an all natural scent. It provides powerful skin brightening results, antioxidant protection against free radicals and improves skin tone. Camapu, a plant derived extract provides anti-thermal aging activity and anti-inflammatory activity while improving skin's luminosity. The silky oil absorbs easily into skin, delivering a beautiful overall glow. There are no silicones, sulfates, SLS, SLES, parabens, formaldehyde, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, tricolsan and triclocarbon in their products. Their products are dermatologically tested. Suitable for vegetarians/vegans. This product contains 92.8% natural ingredients. 

After a 4-week self-evaluation:
  • 100% said skin was softer
  • 100% said skin texture and elasticity was improved
  • 97% said skin looked younger and healthier
  • 94% said skin was more radiant and brighter

How To Use: In the morning apply Wild Rose 15% Vitamin C Spotless Serum and follow by pressing Wild Rose Oil on top to seal in moisture and boost radiance. Or mix in a few drops with Wild Rose Moisturizer for lasting hydration and a dewy glow. In the evening, layer under Wild Rose Sleeping Facial for added moisture, brightening and anti-aging benefits. This product was an Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner in 2016.

What I love about this oil is the fact that you get so many benefits from one products. It provides brightening benefits, moisturizing and hydrating benefits and texturizing and toning benefits all in one oil. It absorbs quickly, leaving skin incredibly soft and silky feeling. There are very few products that work as well as this. You can even see the rose petals in the bottom of the oil! It is definitely worth the money for the benefits it provides. KORRES products are some of the best in the industry, being very nice and working well on the skin. I have quite a few products of theirs, some I purchased in Greece and some here. Every time I go to Greece I always hit up the KORRES store to find the products we can't get here. 

KORRES Wild Rose Vitamin C Active Brightening Facial Oil retails for $54.00 and can be purchased online at www.korresusa.com, www.sephora.com and in SEPHORA stores. It is also available anywhere else that KORRES is sold. Like KORRES on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KorresUSA; Follow KORRES on Twitter: @KorresUSA; Follow KORRES on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korres.skincare/ and Subscribe to KORRES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KorresUSA.

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis

Sunday, December 22, 2019

Review: KYPRIS Beauty Antioxidant Dew #KYPRISBEAUTY #AntioxidantDew #Hydrator

(product photo courtesy of www.kyprisbeauty.com)


1.58 fl oz./47mL $90.00
KYPRIS Beauty Anitoxidant Dew was designed for anyone who desires intense hydration on their skin. It has a featherweight texture and lavishes the skin with quenching encapsulated antioxidants, nurturing amino acids and an array of soothing botanicals. Use as a lightweight hydrator or a a layering piece in your skincare regimen. For best results, use with your favorit KYPRIS Beauty Elixir. This product contains 26 natural ingredients. Antioxidants galore! Phospholipid encapsulated Vitamins C & E and Superoxide Dismutase with Ferulic Acid and herb-derived antioxidants. Sea algae extracts studied for their impressive ability to hydrate the skin. Waltheria indica, a botanical gem from the mallow family known to soothe the skin's appeanance. DPHP, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline is a botanically derived amino acid that smoothes the skin's appearance and it  enhances luminosity. Glycerin hydrates the skin. Aloe leaf juice helps to soothe and hydrate the skin. Damask Rose is soothing and is also an antioxidant that helps to kill free radicals that would age the skin. Comfrey Leaf is a soothing ingredient and an antioxidant. Rosa Cenitfolia is a rose extract that acts as an antioxidant. Sodium Hyaluronate draws moisture to the skin so that it helps hydrate and moisturize the skin. These are a few of the 26 natural ingredients. 

Apply several drops of the Antioxidant Dew to clean skin morning and night. For the best results, combine with your favorite KYPRIS Beauty Elixir in the evening. During the day also combine with at least a broad spectrrum SPF30.

After using this for several weeks I noticed my skin was more hydrated, definitely felt softer and more moisturized. It is smoother and all around feeling better. It really helps to soothe and soften the skin.

KYPRIS Beauty Antioxidant Dew retails for $90.00 and can be purchased online at www.kyprisbeauty.com. KYPRIS Beauty products are cruelty-free, sustainable, vegan, clinically proven, co-op grown, wild-crafted, organic, made with local ingredients, come from small farms, synthesized with green chemistry, have no petroleum by-products, are natural and nature derived, and are certified sustainable by ECOCERT, Non GMO, RSPO Certified, Members of the Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade, Fair for Life, 1% for the Planet, Certified Therapeutic Grade. 

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis








Saturday, December 21, 2019

Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Wild Spirit Discovery Set #holidaygiftguide2019 #wildspiritfragrances #discoveryholidayset


Even though it is December 21, 2019, it isn't too late to get a holiday gift for the beauty junkie in your life. If you are a last minute shopper, this is the perfect gift for you to get. I have a great gift idea here sent to me from Wild Spirits Fragrances. It is their Wild Spirit Discovery Set. The set contains five of their rollerball perfumes in their most popular fragrances and it comes in this cute box with a beautiful star inside it. 

The fragrances are as listed: spring jasmine. driftwood, chill, first snow and rosy glow. I will describe each of them to you so you can get an idea of how they smell. They come in cute little .24 fl./oz./7mL x 5 bottles and do not contain any sulfates, parabens or dyes. They do contain natural essential oils though. They are clean, fresh fragrances. 

Spring Jasmine is my favorite. I love jasmine and this has a strong floral scent to it. Enjoy the fresh green apple, vanilla, creamy jasmine, and hints of black currant and clove with a hint of Sichuan pepper.  It is definitely reminiscent of jasmine and smells like a beautiful summer day. It is strong and definitely not a weak fragrance. Driftwood is a more subtle fragrance and reminds me of a light floral and musk scent. Embrace the fresh airy scent of salty ocean notes, star jasmine, wild freesia, cedar, and whisper soft musk. It is fun and definitely still feminine. Chill is citrusy and floral. Chill out with delicious note soft notes of golden apples, vanilla, cinnamon, and hints of creamy salted caramel. It is reminiscent of candy. First Snow is a light scent that reminds me of how quiet snow is when it falls. Spice things up with this adventurous scent of juniper berries, black pepper, creamy vanilla, and smooth Bushman's Candle. It is yummy and sweet. Rosy Glow has roses and is a floral scent that also is powdery and light. Be joyful with this optimist scent of succulent peach, lychee rose, and bergamot with a pinch of pink pepper for subtle spice. It might be my favorite too!

This product can be ordered online at www.walmart.com and picked up in the store or just go and pick it up in the store. It is $14.98 at Walmart. Wild Spirit Fragrances are also available at www.wildspiritfragrances.com. Like Wild Spirit on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildspiritfragrances/; Follow Wild Spirit on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/wildspiritfragrances/; Follow Wild Spirit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WildSpiritFragrances/ and Subscribe to Wild Spirit on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbwNCFG1vit_h_O8fw4EAcg.

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis


Friday, December 20, 2019

3 ways to recognize counterfeit cosmetic products #cosmetics #counterfeitcosmetics #counterfeit

3 ways to recognize counterfeit cosmetic products

The industry of fake beauty products produces billions of dollars a year. There are certain departments within the police who deal particularly with people trading fake goods. But as a consumer, how to recognize these goods? They are certainly cheaper than the brands they pretend to be, however, when it comes to makeup and face care, counterfeit cosmetics can also be dangerous.


There are 3 ways to recognize and avoid buying these products:

Price
Number 1 on the list is of course the price. These products are often manufactured against industry standards, in bad conditions, using cheaper alternatives to the proper ingredients. This is reflected in the retail price which could be half or even a third of the original price of the brand name we are used to seeing in drugstores.

Place
Avoid buying products from unknown or unlisted retailers other than the ones specified on the brand’s website, or in distributor locations around the world. If you do buy a cheaper product from let’s say a market on the street, you are more likely buying a counterfeit product and could harm yourself – there have been many reports of people using fake cosmetics with many health complaints.

Packaging
Last but not least is the packaging – even though many producers in China and around the world who make counterfeit cosmetics have really mastered the art of imitation, there are hints that suggest a product is fake. Slight package discoloration, the illustrations and logo are not right, the social media icons are off, and for example, if you buy an eyeshadow palette, the color pigments inside are also the wrong tone.



All in all, it is important to avoid purchasing these products because health comes first – brand name cosmetics will remain, but there is a time and place to buy it.



Text: beautypress.com
Mandatory to quote source when using it.

Pantone Reveals Color of the Year 2020: PANTONE® 19-4052 Classic Blue #PANTONE #COLOROFTHEYEAR #CLASSICBLUE #COLOROFTHEYEAR2020

Pantone Reveals Color of the Year 2020: PANTONE® 19-4052 Classic Blue





A reassuring presence instilling calm, confidence, and connection

Tapping into sight, sound, smell, taste, and texture Pantone makes PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue the first multi-sensory Color of the Year in the company’s history.

Pantone, provider of professional color language standards and digital solutions, today announced PANTONE 19-4052, Classic Blue, as the Pantone® Color of the Year for 2020; a timeless and enduring hue elegant in its simplicity. Suggestive of the sky at dusk, the reassuring qualities of the thought-provoking PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue highlight our desire for a dependable and stable foundation from which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.

“We are living in a time that requires trust and faith. It is this kind of constancy and confidence that is expressed by PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue, a solid and dependable blue hue we can always rely on,” said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. “Imbued with a deep resonance, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue provides an anchoring foundation. A boundless blue evocative of the vast and infinite evening sky, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious to expand our thinking; challenging us to think more deeply, increase our perspective and open the flow of communication.”

Imprinted in our psyches as a restful color, PANTONE 19-4052, Classic Blue brings a sense of peace and tranquility to the human spirit, offering refuge. Aiding concentration and bringing laser-like clarity, PANTONE 19-4052, Classic Blue re-centers our thoughts. A reflective blue tone, Classic Blue fosters resilience.

As technology continues to race ahead of the human ability to process it all, it is easy to understand why we gravitate to colors that are honest and offer the promise of protection. Non-aggressive and easily relatable, the trusted PANTONE 19-4052, Classic Blue lends itself to relaxed interaction. Associated with the return of another day, this universal favorite is comfortably embraced.


Text and images: Pantone®

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Review: COVERGIRL Full Spectrum Lash Ambition Mascara #covergirl #fullspectrum #lashambitionmascara #mascara

(product photo courtesy of www.covergirl.com)


This mascara provides drama and bold volume for your lashes. It has an hourglass shaped brush that that curls lashes from root to tip for a gorgeous, wide-eyed look. Defines, separates and lengthens lashes, curls lashes from root to tip. Best of all it is smudge-proof and flake-proof. Has intense color payoff that provides very black color. 

Here is a photo of my eye without any mascara:

above: eye without mascara

Here is my eye with the mascara: 


above: wearing COVERGIRL Full Spectrum Lash Ambition Mascara



Here is a photo of me wearing the mascara with a full face of makeup





COVERGIRL Full Spectrum Lash Ambition Mascara retails for $10.99 and can be purchased online at www.amazon.com, at www.cvs.com and at mass market stores such as Walgreens, Rite-Aid, CVS and ULTA. Like COVERGIRL on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/covergirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Twitter: @covergirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/covergirlxo/; Subscribe to COVERGIRL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoverGirl; Follow COVERGIRL on Instagram: https://instagram.com/covergirl/; Follow COVERGIRL on Tumblr: http://covergirl.tumblr.com/; Follow COVERGIRL on Vine: https://vine.co/u/907771872836456448, Follow @COVERGIRLXO on Snapchat and Follow COVERGIRL on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+covergirl/videos

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis


(This item was sent for consideration)



Review: Good Bacteria For Healthy Skin by Paula Simpson #microbiome #prebiotic #probiotic #bacteria #healthyskin

(photo courtesy of www.amazon.com)


Good Bacteria For Healthy Skin by Paula Simpson
$15.95 US/$7.88 Kindle

The term "microbiome" is the hot new word this year, and it should be. Our microbiome is what protects us from pathogens and helps keeps us healthy. With the use of prebiotics and probiotics, our body stays in tip top condition and actually can take care of itself, without much need from us to interfere. All we have to do is eat the right foods. 

The term microbiome comes from the meaning that we as humans have living organisms on our body that are way too small for the naked eye to see and these organisms helps keep our body in check. They are microbes, that coexist in symbiosis with each other to help our body stay in a state of homeostasis. This means that essentially everything is going along well. 

It all starts in the intestines with the good bacteria that live in our gut. If we did not have these bacteria, our food would not digest well, we would get yeast infections (called thrush) and we would get sick. The same goes for our skin. We have a micobiome on our skin too. It needs to be taken care of or our skin breaks out, becomes ill and the skin becomes red and inflamed or has fungal infections, eczema, dandruff, acne, etc. Stress often puts our body's microbiome to the test and helps to make it dysfunction. That is why people who are stressed out get sick so much easier. Nutrition plays a key role in this case because you are essentially what you eat. So if you are stressed out or having issues, make sure to eat a diet high in prebiotics and probiotics. This includes yogurt and Kefir. Also eat foods that are high in antioxidants, such as berries and dark green or red vegetables. 

How do you keep your skin healthy? Good question! That is essentially what this book is about. Now that we have started with the intestines lets move to the skin. First, make sure you wear sunscreen daily (even in the winter and when it is cloudy outside). You may think that when it is cloudy the UV rays are not getting through but they are. A broad spectrum SPF of 30, preferably a mineral one, is essential to keeping skin looking good and helping to keep the microbiome in place. Also, find a gentle cleanser, like Dove or one that protects the natural moisture barrier. That is something that will help. Protect the skin from free radicals with antioxidants, such as Vitamin C and E. Collagen peptides are good for strengthening skin and helping to firm it. Then finally we have prebiotics and probiotics, which are now becoming more common in skincare products. 

Most probiotics tend to fall into the category of ingredients from lactic acid producing foods, such as yogurt and fermented milk. They help stabilize the intestines, detoxify/neutralize the bad bacteria and help restore the good pH level of the vagina. They are also great for the immune system. 

Prebiotics are dietary fiber found in fruits, vegetables and legumes. They offer bacteria that is found through the process of fermentation. When consumed as food, they help provide a source of fuel for the microbes in the intestines. By increasing your intake of fiber, you increase your intake of prebiotics.

When you have an imbalance of both of these in your system, you could easily have a chronic skin condition, such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, sensitive or reactive skin, thrush, rosacea or dandruff. A lack of these can also speed up photoaging. When looking for skincare that has prebiotics or probiotics in it, try to make sure they or all natural or organic. Also, make sure there is an expiration date on the label. One prebiotic to look for is oligosaccharide. A probiotic to look for is lactobacillus. Supplements are good too. Currently there are many products on the market, supplements and skincare products to choose from. 

The author, Paula Simpson is a holistic beauty expert who has integrated her expertise in biochemistry, nutrition, natural health and beauty to drive innovation within the medical, wellness and personal care sectors. With global recognition as a formulation expert for nutrition-based skincare (nutricosmetics,) Paula has dedicated her time in innovating and educating both the medical aesthetic and personal care industries on the importance of nutrition to promote healthy skin and natural beauty. She has combined her scientific and holistic background to create some of the most successful nutricosmetic and beauty wellness brands available today. Regularly sought-after as an expert, she has contributed her time to programs including E! NewsEntertainment TonightMSNBCGood Morning AmericaKTLAABC and Fox News and publications with AllureAlternative MedicineHuffington PostInStyleMindbodygreenNew Beauty MagazinePopSugarReaders DigestRefinery 29Rodale Organic Life and more.

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Marie Papachatzis

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