KIND Nuts & Spices - NEW Flavors! Review

Dark Chocolate Mocha Almond: Dark Roast coffee and whole almonds blended with honey and drizzled in dark chocolate to form a bar that, with just 5g of sugar, only tastes indulgent.

Caramel Almond and Sea Salt: A seemingly indulgent blend of savory sea-salt and sweet caramel melted over crunchy almonds, this bar is a delightfully low-sugar healthy snack that only tastes like dessert.

My review: WOW. Wowee wow wow. Is it possible to be in love with a snack bar?? Is it reasonable to be sort of sexually attracted to it??!? Because these two new flavors from Kind Snacks are phenomenal and they make me feel very, very loved.

Kind is a brand I am definitely familiar with and have tried before; their products only use wholesome, all-natural ingredients and are based entirely off of of nuts, fruits, and cereals; no sugary fillers or syrups used here! Prior flavors I've tried never stood out to me in particular, but these two hit it out of the ball park. I was blown away by how delicious they are, and as much of a foodie as I am, that normally doesn't happen to me...

The Dark Chocolate Mocha Almond, as I expected, was fabulous. I am crazy for dark chocolate, so I found that its deeper, richer flavors go perfectly with the subtle hint of coffee in this almond-based bar. It isn't overly sweet, is low carb (only 5 grams of sugar!), is packed with protein, and is made out of ingredients you can actually pronounce—I'm hooked! The only thing I didn't like was how chewy it was. For some reason—maybe it's the honey?—this bar was really, really tough to chew. Beyond the crunch of the almonds and the chocolate glaze—it made my jaw hurt. But it was delicious!!!!

The Caramel Almond and Sea Salt bar was unexpectedly scrumptious. I am not a huge caramel fan; I don't hate it, but won't go out of my way to eat it either, so I wasn't anticipating too much, but I found I loved them equally! The texture is perfect—not too chewy like the Dark Chocolate bar—and the sweet and salty combination is something I never would have thought of, but it's amazing. I was surprised by how much I liked it, perhaps even more than the Dark Chocolate Mocha Almond!! ......nah. I loved them both the same.

Disclosure: these are nut-based bars, so their fat content is actually quite high. If you are on a low-fat diet or watching your calories, these may not be the best for you, as one bar contains something like 25% of your daily fat intake :/
I follow a very low-fat diet regularly anyways, so I can squeeze this bar in, especially as a meal replacement, but just a little warning for anyone else! I love almonds and eat them all the time anyway, so I DEFINITELY will be purchasing these two flavors on my own.


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Simply Essentials's Kabuki Brush Review

The densely packed synthetic brush allows for moderate to full coverage of liquid, cream and powder foundation. The angled brush allows for easy application for the angles of the face. Simply Essentials designed the angled kabuki brush for a flawless makeup application. The dense bristles make it easy to apply your liquid, cream or powder foundation. The long handle adds ease to your makeup application. The brush is also uniquely designed for stippling, contouring, covering imperfections and blending out your makeup. Create a luminous glow with the application of your make up! You will get an even application, natural looking coverage, every time. The synthetic fibers are ideal to be used with liquid, cream and powder products and can be easily cleaned. Vegan-friendly!

My review: Simply Essentials's Kabuki brush is a makeup brush for foundations and other face makeup like primer, BB cream, powder, etc. It has super soft bristles that are compact, so you get good coverage with face makeup, without causing irritation or any streaking or unevenness like you would if you just used your fingers.

I think this is a very reasonably priced brush, and is perfect for beginners. It applies foundation and BB cream very smoothly, and makes your foundation less cakey. I would recommend washing it after every use, just because of the potential bacteria buildup on the bristles if you leave makeup and residues from your face sitting in them for too long. Immediately after usage, just rinse it with gentle soap (like baby shampoo or body wash) and warm water. Scrub the bristles a bit, but don't displace them as they could fall out. Be gentle with it and let dry completely before using again.

I would also recommend you only use this for liquid or cream based makeup products. It isn't a huge fan/powder brush, so it made my powder foundation application a little clumpy. I would not use this with powder foundation or finishing powder again, there are different makeup brushes for that.

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Adovia Pure Shea Butter Review

• #1 RATED SHEA BUTTER ON THE MARKET! Natural Relief from Dry Skin, Psoriasis Dryness, Eczema and Acne. Excellent for Stretch Marks for Pregnancy or Other.
• 100% Natural and Organic Pure Shea Butter - Made with Hand Selected Finest Nuts of the Shea Tree in Ghana.
• Deep Moisturizer for Skin - Contains VITAMIN A, VITAMIN E AND VITAMIN F - DOES NOT CLOG PORES - Highly Moisturizing and Long Lasting - Beneficial for Hair & Skin Health and Beauty
• Used by Top Skin Care DYI Experts for DYI Soap, DYI Lotions, Body Butter and More - Highest Quality Guaranteed
• 1 POUND - Packaged in a Resealable and Recyclable Container for Easy Access and Storage

My review: This one-pound tub of Adovia Cleopatra's Choice Shea Butter is 100% pure African shea butter with no added preservatives or chemicals that most lotions and body butters contain. Shea butter is a common ingredient in a lot of beauty products, and it is a natural moisturizer for the body and face.

In raw form, it is quite hard, like a hardened bar of soap, but melts very gently if you press it against your skin, kind of like coconut oil. I had a hard time really rubbing this into my skin, but the trick is to get it warm in between your hands before spreading it on. It does not slather on like a lotion or cream, you really have to rub it in.

While it is a great all-natural way to lock in moisture, it made my skin a bit itchy. I'm not sure why this happened... perhaps it is an allergic reaction? Or maybe I applied too much on my legs. I have never had shea butter sensitivity before so I'm not sure. The formula isn't really greasy like coconut oil, but it definitely makes your skin tacky. I could tell my skin was moisturized but it wasn't immediately soft, it was just sticky and waxy in texture, which I didn't like. However, it kept my legs moisturized for a long time. This stuff is non comedogenic so I will try using it on my face in the future.

I did not care for the scent (or rather, lack thereof). It smells like an unscented candle, waxy and almost woodsy, but it's not a "pleasant" fragrance. However, for not having any added fragrances or chemicals, I suppose I can tolerate it.

A huge advantage of Adovia's shea butter is that it comes in an enormous tub. A little goes a long way with this body butter, so the one-pound tub will definitely last a long time. My only concern is how it is stored. I scoop out a little with a spatula when I use it, but I'm not sure if that is sanitary since the tub is just left in the open, even with the resealable cap. A tube would have been more sanitary.

Overall I'm a little torn over this product. On one hand it is all-natural, relatively inexpensive, and provides long-lasting moisture for dry skin, but on the other hand, it doesn't smell so hot, and did cause a little bit of irritation, because of its raw form. I would recommend this for people who don't want to use regular lotions or creams because of the added chemicals.

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Freedom Superfoods Cacao Powder Review

• Great taste and blends well, just one tablespoon brings a delicious dark chocolate flavor. Customers have said "smells like chocolatey heaven!"
• Perfect for raw treats! Or even baked treats. The secret to a really good homemade chocolate or mocha. Enjoy the smooth rich dark texture in all your recipes.
• Being rich in nutrients, minerals & flavonoids our cacao powder is highly alkalizing. As a result many customers report excellent sleep and energy. Marvel as your chocolate cravings disappear. Some buyers have even noticed their appetite has decreased significantly as well.
• You know this has been created with quality in mind because we only source from small sustainably run family owned farms in the most secluded, untouched, ancient rainforest in remote parts of the Dominican Republic. The result is the purest of raw organic cacao powder. Which is then processed in our FDA approved facility free of the 8 major allergens including GLUTEN.
• Delivered in a heavy-duty, re-sealable stand-up pouch. This makes it easy to store and doesn't take up much space. Also helps your cacao stay fresh. When you order now, know that you're protected by a 60 day, no questions ask money back guarantee - even if you return the pouch completely empty. Your satisfaction is our goal.

My review: Raw cacao powder is great for milkshakes, baking, or anywhere else you just need a protein boost. Gluten and nut free, this comes straight from cacao beans and is RAW, which separates it from cocoa powder, which is roasted. Raw cacao powder maintains all its nutrients and antioxidants from the cacao bean, most of which are broken down when the beans are roasted. That means this raw powder is a much healthier cocoa powder alternative.

To me, it tastes the same and I don't think I'd be able to tell the difference between this and dark cocoa powder! You could use cacao and cocoa powders interchangeably, but using cacao would be the much healthier option.

The powder comes in a resealable plastic bag, and a little goes a long way; I made homemade brownies with this and the recipe was much darker and richer with this cacao powder, just the way I like it! I love this powder and will be using it regularly. Next time I will try mixing it with almond butter to make "homemade Nutella" and even with some peanut butter to make "homemade Reese's spread." So delicious! This would make wonderful hot chocolate as well. Can't wait to experiment with the different recipes I can use this in.

My only complaint is that it is pretty pricey. 14 oz. is a LOT of cacao powder, but $18 is also a lot of money. I wish they sold this in smaller sizes at cheaper prices to make it more affordable.

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Green Virgin Soap Nuts Liquid Review

What are Soap Nuts?

They are the fruit of the Chinese Soap Berry Tree. These amazing berries are harvested and then dried in the sun. No chemicals of any kind are added. We only sell Sapindus Mukorossi soap nuts as this is the species that are the largest and have the highest saponin content of any other species.  Laundry detergent with toxic chemicals and carcinogens is replaced with something all natural and totally organic.

The shell contains a natural soap called saponin. It has cleaning abilities equal to toxic chemical detergents. Soap berries are extremely hypo-allergenic and can be used by people who are allergic to all other detergents. They are completely green and don't pollute our planet. 

WHAT IS SOAP NUTS LIQUID?

The liquid is made with our USDA Certified Organic Sapindus Mukorossi Soap Nuts. We extract the saponin using only water. We then remove all the solids and tannins and deodorize it. This is all done using high tech filters using no chemicals only water. This is an important step and one that most of our competitors are not capable of.

Because this is the extract of a fruit, it has a short shelf life of about 2 weeks if no preservative is used. Therefore, a preservative is needed. Preseratives can be toxic. That is why we were hesitant to sell a soap nuts liquid because of our commitment to only selling totally non toxic products. Until now the least toxic preservative for soap nuts liquids has been rated a 3 on the Skin Deep Database. A rating of zero is totally non toxic, a 10 is very toxic. A rating of 3 is not too bad, but it is too high for us. We finally found a pair of non  toxic preservatives that working together make a non toxic and extremely effective preservative. The Preservatives we use are caprylyl glycol and phenethyl alcohol. These preservatives are rated a 0 and a 1 on the Skin Deep Data Base. That is about as non toxic as you can get. Our liquid has at least a 2 year shelf life.

HOW DO I USE SOAP NUTS LIQUID?

The bottle includes a pump top. It dispenses an accurate measured amount each pump. So for an average load in an HE washer (front loader), use 2 pumps for the whole load. For an average load in a top loader, 3 pumps per load will do the job. If your washer has a detergent dispenser you can use that or just pump the liquid onto your clothes that are in the washer.

WHAT ADVANTAGES DOES THE LIQUID HAVE OVER SOAP NUTS?

It has many advantages over the raw nuts. First of all, the liquid is much easier to use. No more wash bags to look for in your washer and you don't have to remember how many loads you have done so far.

The second advantage is the effectiveness. In scientific tests done by an independent lab (Exova), this product out-cleaned raw nuts by a large margin. Plus it out-cleaned our competitors soap nuts liquid by over 300%. That is a noticeable difference. The liquid version is a little more expensive, but it is still a huge money saver and a lot less expensive than Tide and other toxic chemical detergents.

IT ALSO MAKES THE WORDS BEST WINDOW CLEANER.

Dilute 50 parts water to 1 part soap nuts liquid to make the worlds best window cleaner. You won't believe how easy it is to clean glass with this dilution. It is also great for all kinds of light duty cleaning like counter tops. You wont believe how good it is for washing the car too.

Review: I'm really glad I got to try this product. It is an all-natural, eco-friendly, and chemically safe alternative to laundry detergent. The liquid is concentrated liquid from the actual soap nut plants themselves, so it is much more convenient to use (just use it like you would laundry detergent!).

One small bottle of Soap Nuts liquid (8 oz.) will last you 120 loads, but an average half-gallon tub of Tide would only last you about 30 laundry loads. You're saving money AND time because with soap nuts you don't need to use fabric softener. It's a detergent and fabric softener in one!

My experience with these were great. The liquid has as a slightly strong, medicinal plant scent to it, but it isn't intolerable and it doesn't add fragrance to your clothes. This would be great for people who are sensitive to the strong laundry detergent scent, because it cleans your clothes without making it smell like a perfume shop. I could tell it cleaned my clothes well, and they felt much softer without feeling stiff or "waxy" like some fabric softeners tend to do.

My only problem with it is that there are no instructions on the bottle! There is a description of soap nuts but no indication of how much or where you should add the soap nuts in your laundry. Thankfully, I found instructions on Green Virgin Products's website, but they really should include the info on the bottle itself so I don't have to look it up while doing my laundry. 2 pumps are recommended for a HE front-load washer, while 3 are recommended for traditional top-load washers. Then you dry as usual (no fabric softener sheets needed!). I didn't know the instructions prior, so I only used 1 pump for my entire load, but it was a pretty small load so things were okay. I will follow the regular instructions next time!

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Pure Luxe Vitamin C Serum Review

This is not an actual review as I have not received my vitamin C serum yet, despite my multiple messages to the company about the problem. I was told a product was sent to me, but it's supposed to be delivered this week, which is obviously issue as my review is "due" today. Tomoson has strict review deadlines otherwise bloggers are impacted negatively. I will update this link with a real review once I receive and try out the product.


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Number One Nutrition Advanced Probiotic Dietary Supplement

• NUMBER ONE PROBIOTICS WORKS! Dr. Oz says probiotics are "Essential" to the body. A guest doctor at the Dr. Oz show said "Taking the pill form probiotic assures you to consume the right probiotic strains and the right recommended dosage". Taking probiotic pills saves you from consuming excess dairy and sugar present in many probiotic foods.
• MORE THAN JUST IMPROVING YOUR DIGESTION ! Did you know that the GI track is responsible for 90% of the immune system`s health? When we improve the digestive function we are also giving a great BOOST to the IMMUNE SYSTEM. Fighting off the bad bacteria present in the GI track will also help the body to fight off INFECTIONS. Bringing balance to the Intestinal flora will also aliviate digestive discomfort, inflammation and BLOATING.
• DO YOU THINK YOU CAN improve your DIGESTION ? Do you suffer from Digestive Discomfort? Irritable bowel disease? Bloated belly? Acid Reflux? Crohn`s disease? Cronic Fatigue Syndrom? Stress causing gut illnesses? Inflamatory Conditions? Do you want to improve your immune system? Do you want to manage your weight? If you can say YES to any of these questions or if you just want to improve your intestinal flora and be HEALTHIER you must try Number One Probiotic. EASY to do it. Two capsules a day with a light meal and you are on your way to a healthier life! No side effects. Our product is made with TOP QUALITY ingredients. 10 Billion CFUs. 7 extremelly effective strains. Made in the USA at a FDA approved manufacturing facility. 100% SAFE. Years of research went into perfecting this product to achieve best performance.

Review: Taking a probiotic supplement never really occurred to me until a few days ago when my friend, who was instructed to take antibiotics, got really really sick off them. Probiotics can balance out antibiotics' negative digestive side effects, so I told her to eat yogurt because yogurt is known for having probiotics—healthy bacteria. However, she told me she NEVER eats yogurt, which is probably why she may have had a sensitivity to the antibiotics.

When she started taking probiotic supplements, I realized I probably should too, especially since I seldom eat yogurt, and since I've had digestive issues like heartburn in the past. Number One Nutrition Advanced Probiotic is a reasonable option. Each vegetarian capsule should be taken with a meal—up to two times a day—and the probiotics can help aid digestive and immune system functions.

So far, I have not had any adverse effects with these, and am happy to take them as a supplement to better my health.

I've only taken a few capsules so far, so the long-term effects are uncertain, but hopefully they will be positive.

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Adovia Exfoliating Facial Salts Review

Exfoliating Dead Sea Facial Salts - for Oily Skin - 2 Months Supply Natural facial salts improve your complexion, refresh and firm your skin while leaving it thoroughly cleansed. These salts will infuse your skin with Dead Sea minerals while removing dead skin cells, leaving your face radiant, smooth and refreshed. Eliminates Bacteria and excess oil Exfoliates dead skin cells and pore clogging particles Revitalizes and refreshes skin, revealing a new, healthy layer. Stimulates facial skin circulation and tightens pores Directions: Apply salt to a clean wet face and massage gently. Rinse off with warm water. Follow with Adovia Moisturizing Cream or Nourishing Night Cream. Tip for Normal to Dry and Dry skin types: Although this Facial Dead Sea mineral salt were designed for oily skin, a long-time client of ours who has a dry skin type gave us a great tip which she works great for her. She told us that she mixes the facial salts with some olive oil and exfoliates that way with the combination of olive oil and facial salts. She said that she gets the exfoliating effect and the benefit of the minerals going in her skin, and her skin stays moisturized and smooth.

My review: I love using Adovia's Facial Salts as a salt scrub. I definitely have oily skin, especially when I go to bed and wake up in the morning, so this is a nice nighttime treatment that exfoliates the all-natural way. It's just regular salt without any added chemicals or fragrances; however, it is special because it is a mineral salt from the dead sea. This is the finest quality of salt you can get for beauty!

Since I have sensitive skin, I didn't want to risk rubbing the salt too harshly on my face. I mixed about a teaspoon of it with a squirt of my regular face wash, then mixed the two together to create my own scrub. When I washed it off, my skin was smooth and did feel a little dried out from the salt, but that wasn't a problem after I applied toner and moisturizer. It did not cause any irritation, thank goodness, so this product gets my approval for sensitive skin! I will need to use it a few more times to see the long-term effects of it on my face, but I think if I use it a couple times a week, it would be a great natural exfoliant.

A warning would be that: since this is pure salt, it will obviously dissolve in water. Do not dispense the product with wet hands or try to mix it with water. You will just get salt water! I used a little plastic spoon, then stored the spoon in a ziploc bag with the jar of salt for future use. This is sanitary and ensures your salt will not get wet and dissolve.

This is obviously a better option for salt scrubs than table salts, but it is a tad pricey considering it's just salt. My only quibble with it is the packaging; it is filled to the brim (more product, yay!) so upon unscrewing the wide lid of the jar, much of it spills out. I scooped a third of it out and put it in a clean Mason jar so I wouldn't have this problem, but I was disappointed that this mess happened in the first place, and that there was no seal or anything to protect the salts from spilling.

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Simply Vitamin C Serum Review

The Power To Looking Younger and Having Perfect Skin Is In This 2 OZ Vitamin C Bottle

Get compliments on your skin and look younger. Get rid of fine lines, wrinkles, and brighten your skin

Simply Vitamin C Serum is a very potent and high quality product that is proven to help you look and feel younger.

Don't waste your money on expensive products, facelifts, lasers, or chemical peels. Vitamin C is proven to stimulate collagen and reverses the effects of environmental damage.

What Will Simply Vitamin C Do For Me?

- Improves your skins texture to give you a glowing, smooth, and vibrant complexion.

- Increases the body's natural collagen production, making your skin look younger.

- High quality ingredients of Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin E diminishes fine lines and wrinkles.

- Reverses the damage caused by smoke, bad products, chemicals, pollution, and the sun.

- Brightens your skin.

- Hydrates and moisturizes.

Why Choose Simply Vitamin C Over Other Brands?

- Our Vitamin C comes in a 2 OZ bottle compared to others with 1 OZ.

- We guarantee high quality natural and organic ingredients.

- We guarantee your satisfaction or your money back.

- Proven and immediate results.

My review: Simply Vitamin C Serum's serum was a pleasant serum to try. It contains both hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E on top of Vitamin C, so it helped absorb my moisturizer better and made my skin soft. I love the huge 2 oz. bottle as well; it is bound to last me a several months!

My only warning against this product would be to those who have sensitive skin. This did not make me break out terribly (you may experience exacerbated acne at first, just because your skin is getting used to it) but it did feel slightly irritating at times and made my skin redder than normal. It is an acid after all. If this happens to you, discontinue use or use more sparingly! 

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Blacklight Flashlight Review

This is a temporary review for linking purposes and will be updated with my real review once I get the chance to try the product.

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Foxbrim Vitamin C Serum Review

Get the GLOW! It's never been easier!

Foxbrim provides you the most Advanced and Complete Vitamin C serum on the market. Are you ready to Glide your Hands over Smooth Supple Skin?

• Foxbrim's Unmatched Advanced Formula puts the HIGHEST QUALITY All-Natural and Organic Ingredients to Work For You. 
• Achieve That Youthful Glow! 
• Reduce and Diminish Fine Lines and Wrinkles. 
• Soothes and Hydrates Under-nourished skin.

You at your beautiful skins best - Foxbrim's potent Vitamin C serum puts nature on your side!

• Our Customers Rave About Their Results - Even From The First Use! 
• Rejuvenating aged and worn skin has never been so easy. 
• Brighter and younger looking skin - It's GUARANTEED!

Review: Foxbrim's vitamin C serum is a great anti-aging and anti-wrinkle serum. I have been using it for a few weeks now and it always makes my face very smooth. It does feel slightly tacky even though the serum is completely clear and liquid-like, resembling water, however it is not sticky or irritating, which is what matters. As long as I put on moisturizer on afterwards, like you are supposed to, my skin feels fine.

I like this product because it did not break me out or cause any rashes or anything like that. I will definitely be using it regularly!


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Bedtime Bliss Sleep Mask and Ear Plugs

Do You Have Trouble Sleeping? Here's The Secret to a Better Sleep from Bedtime Bliss

Have you ever purchased a sleep mask that's poor quality, lets the light in, is uncomfortable and worst of all, breaks after a few uses? Do you struggle to sleep at night because the street lamps are too bright? Does your husband watch T.V late into the night or does your wife like to read in bed into the small hours?

Problem Solved!

With the Bedtime Bliss mask, you can block out the light and get to sleep quickly. There's no skimping on quality and no discomfort or your money back, GUARANTEED!

Get the Best with Bedtime Bliss

The contoured design of our sleep mask means that it's much more comfortable than the traditional style masks. It blocks out the light while still giving you the freedom to open your eyes and allowing REM sleep. It's the perfect solution to ensure that you get a good night's sleep and wake up feeling refreshed the next day.

The Benefits of the Bedtime Bliss Eye Mask

-Contoured design allows for complete eye movement

-Ideal for men, women and children

-Won't smudge makeup

-Adjustable straps to fit all head sizes & won't put pressure on your eyes

-Won't interfere with REM sleep

-Perfect for shift workers or a nap during the day

-Easily fits into your bag

-Lightweight and easily washable

-Oeko-Tex certified

-Includes Free Earplugs & Carry Case

My review: I was very impressed with Bedtime Bliss's sleep mask. Every eye mask I've tried is just a strip of fabric (silk or cotton) that is attached to an elastic string, but this mask is made out of foam, and so it contours to your face exactly. There's a little raised notch for the bridge of your nose so that light does not get in—I love that! It's a very effective sleep mask.

The material is super soft and molds to your face perfectly. I also love how the "eye sockets" are slightly elevated so that the fabric is not directly up against your eyes; thus there's room to blink and it doesn't smudge makeup if you are wearing any.

The strap is super easy too. It's a velcro strap so it's easily ADJUSTABLE. The ear plugs that come with it are just standard earplugs, and I carrying case that comes with it is cute as well. Overall this is a superb sleep mask for light sleepers, frequent travelers, and those who have trouble sleeping. I recommend it!

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Azure Naturals ULTIMATE HYALURONIC ACID Serum Review

• ULTIMATE HYALURONIC by Azure Naturals is Made in the USA and Contains the Highest Quality Natural and Organic Ingredients Available, 98% Natural, 72% Organic! Recommended for Use With Azure Naturals ULTIMATE VITAMIN C.
• Our Hyaluronic Acid Serum Will Deeply Hydrate Your Skin, Removing Fine Lines and Wrinkles!
• Softens and Smoothes Skin, Visibly Reduces Appearance of Fine Lines, Wrinkles and Age Spots
• Contains No Alcohol, No Parabens, Plant Based, No GMO's, Cruelty and Gluten Free, Made in the USA In Our Advanced FDA Registered Facility
• ONE YEAR MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: We are so confident that we have created the best Natural and Organic skin care products available we back all of our products by a 365-day, 100% Hassle-Free, Money Back Guarantee. If you don't absolutely love any of our products we will give you a full refund, including shipping, no matter where you buy the product!

My review: Azure Naturals's Hyaluronic Acid Serum was the first hyaluronic acid serum I'd tried, and so far, it's my favorite as well. I love the company's commitment to using natural products at professional strength, but still make the formula gentle enough for everyone, even people with sensitive skin.

Hyaluronic acid isn't as common in the beauty market as Vitamin C is (yet!) so I'll give you a little intro on it first. Hyaluronic acid, in pure form, is commonly used as acne treatment, but in this serum, it also targets anti-aging. The acid, which sounds scary, but is still gentle enough for your face, holds a lot of moisture, so it's great under lotions or facial moisturizers. Basically, it makes your moisturizer penetrate your skin more deeply.

I use it on top of my vitamin c serum (after cleansing and toning) and let it dry a bit. It does feel slightly tacky and sticky, but it's supposed to feel that way. After moisturizing, you can't feel it at all, and I can definitely tell my moisturizer gets absorbed into my face well.

This product makes my skin sooo smooth and hasn't done wonders on my acne, but it hasn't made me totally break out either. So if you have sensitive or acne prone skin, don't be afraid to give this a try! I love how Azure Naturals makes their products AFFORDABLE too. This hyaluronic acid serum and their Vitamin C serums are actually not as expensive as others I've seen on the market, which just shows their dedication to making beauty products accessible to everyone!

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Azure Naturals ULTIMATE VITAMIN C Serum Review

Azure Naturals ULTIMATE VITAMIN C Serum

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! Made in the USA With The Highest Quality Natural and Organic Ingredients Available: 98% Natural, 72% Organic. Contains No Alcohol, No Parabens, Gluten Free, Plant Based, No GMO's, Cruelty Free and Never Tested On Animals! Key Ingredients: 20% Vitamin C + Vitamin E + 11% Hyaluronic Acid + Ferulic Acid. Also contains Organic Aloe + Advanced Amino Complex + Organic Jojoba Oil.

ONE YEAR MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: We are so confident that we have created the best Natural and Organic skin care products available we back all of our products by a 365-day, 100% Hassle-Free, Money Back Guarantee. If you don't absolutely love any of our products we will give you a full refund, including shipping, no matter where you buy the product!

HOW DO YOU RECEIVE OPTIMAL RESULTS? Just like exercise, it is very important to use your skin care products consistently. VITAMIN C serum can be applied twice per day in the morning and at night. If you only use the serum once do so in the morning. Vitamin C serum will help protect you against future sun damage and other environmental stressors, but it is definitely not a substitute for sun screen! Your skin's texture should start to improve with the first application, but give your skin at least 30 days of consistent use to see the optimal results. Follow with our ULTIMATE HYALURONIC Moisturizer, ULTIMATE RETINOL, or another good moisturizer.

VITAMIN C WORKS! Our serum dramatically boosts the production of collagen, which increases your skin's rate of cellular renewal. Improved cellular turnover refines your skin's texture, while visibly plumping and firming your skin. With consistent use this will start to minimize fine lines and wrinkles. Our serum is also perfect for sun damaged skin. We have combined three of the most powerful anti-oxidants available into one serum! Vitamin C, Ferulic Acid, and Vitamin E when combined can provide up to eight-fold antioxidant protection, a 96% reduction of sunburn cells, and prevent the formation of new free radicals in sun exposed skin. This will fade age spots and dramatically improve discoloration leaving your skin with a youthful glow!

WHY AZURE NATURALS? Our ULTIMATE VITAMIN C is 100% guaranteed to be the fastest working and most effective Vitamin C Serum on the market today. Compare our ingredients to similar product from Skinceuticals, Obagi, and PerriconeMD. Not only will you find we have superior organic and natural ingredients, but our Vitamin C serum is $80 to $130 less expensive per bottle! More expensive does not mean it works any better! If you don't care about wasting money, you should still buy our product because it works better! You can always donate the $100 you save to charity!

My review: Azure Naturals's Ultimate Vitamin C Serum has become one of my regular skin care additions. I use it right after applying toner, and right before my other serums/moisturizers so that it can penetrate my skin the deepest. It is a watery, colorless solution, but has a slightly medicinal smell to it. There is no added fragrance, which I love; the slight scent is hardly noticeable, and I'm certain they just come from the natural herbs and vitamins in the serum.

For an all-natural vitamin serum to help with fine lines and sun damage, you should give this serum a try. I love the frustration-free packaging as well; the pump, rather than a dropper bottle, allows you to dispense just enough product into your hands without spilling. It's much more sanitary too. No mess or fuss!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Joyal Beauty Super Brightening Vitamin C Serum Review

Joyal Beauty Super Brightening Vitamin C Serum

★ Made by our Advanced FDA-certified Facility in strict accordance with GMP and Whole Foods standards. 98% Natural 72% Organic. Paraben Free. No harmful chemicals. No artificial flavor and dyes. Highest quality healthy ingredients. 100% Satisfaction. 30 Days Money Back Warranty.

★ CONTAINS MOST EFFECTIVE AND STABILIZED 20% VITAMIN C- Boosting collagen production and increasing elasticity and firmness. Help to counteract wrinkle formation by increasing collagen production. Reduce the number of sunburned cells as well as reverse age-related damage to skin. Protects against and repair UV damage like discoloration and fine lines.

★ PROVEN TO REDUCE AND RESTORE SUNBURN CELLS UP TO 96%; Prevention of the formation of free radicals in sun exposed skin;Fade sun spots and discoloration;Refine skin texture and reduce wrinkle formation;Plump skin cells and increase elasticity;Prevent and treat UV-induced damage;Brighten and restore the skin cells to its natural radiant glory.

★ FERULIC ACID DOUBLE THE FUNCTION!- Ferulic Acid is a potent antioxidant with synergistic interactions with Vitamin C. Its incorporation into a topical solution of vitamin C+E improved chemical stability of the vitamins C+E and doubled photo-protection to solar-simulated irradiation of skin from 4-fold to approximately 8-fold as measured by both erythema and sunburn cell formation.

★ PUMP DISPENSER IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN DROPPER!- The fact is all antioxidants, including vitamin C, are vulnerable to deterioration in the presence of air and light, our dark container with pump can prevent light and air degrade quickly. With pump you do not need to open the serum cap every time when you apply, while using other brands dropper usually increases possibilities of ingredients exposure to air and light.

Review: Joyal Beauty's Super Brightening serum is a nice addition to my vitamin C serums. I love that it has all-natural ingredients and can help restores sun-damaged skin cells. The serum itself is very liquidy, almost like water or a toner, but is meant to be used on top of cleansed skin and toner. Then, you should follow with a moisturizer as the serum is not a moisturizer itself.

One thing that makes Joyal stand out from the rest of the other Vitamin C Serum companies is the excellent customer service. I had issues with the packaging (the shrink wrap had come off and the product had spilled all inside the box) and when I contacted Joyal, a new bottle of serum was sent to me right away, as well as a bottle of their Hyaluronic Acid serum, which I'm also loving! They are a great company committed to making everyday consumers feel their best, which is what I love.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Adovia Dead Sea Salt Soap Review

Infused with 100% Pure Dead Sea Salts from the Dead Sea

Dead Sea Salt Contains over 21 Minerals Key to Skin Health and Beauty

Deeply Moisturizing and Hydrating Soap great for Dry and Normal to Dry Skin

Dead Sea Minerals Essential to Skin Function Contained in the Soap Include Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc and More.

Great Value and Benefits for A Daily Moisturizing Facial Cleanser

Review: I love this soap but I don't think I could use it on my face because it seems a little harsh. The ingredients are all natural but it seems like a very strong soap.

The lather is white and creamy, but not very thick or bubbly, so you have to use quite a lot of it. However, it definitely gives your skin a clean feeling, not with any tacky residue leftover. I keep using this in the shower because it's a good body cleanser. However, because it is expensive ($11 for one bar is pretty steep), I would not store it in the shower, but rather in a soap dish away from water (maybe in a cabinet or shelf).

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