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It seems like every couple of weeks I’m releasing my thoughts on a new skin care line I’ve tried.  I’ve said it time and time again, but when it comes to skin care, I enjoy testing them, so you may see a lot of it on my site.  Today however, I’m sharing with you a product that I’ve been using now for about a month and I think you’ll definitely enjoy learning about it for yourself.  Eve Skin Rejuvenation Bar is a skin care genius that helps to transform your skin in two minutes time.  Let’s chit chat about it, shall we?

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So what is the Eve Skin Rejuvenation Bar?  Well, with water – the Eve Skin Rejuvenation Bar transforms into a lotion in your hands, replacing your current cleanser with an advanced daily Rejuvenating and Cleansing Treatment from Nature.  It’s a product that can only be matched by professional treatments obtained in Spas & Salons and delivers the key component missing in traditional cleansers that is vital for any skin treatment to be effective.  Deep purging, unblocking and preparation of the skin to receive nourishment and skin transforming active ingredients can all be done with the help of this skin care bar.

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This bar is unique in that it has a non-alkaline soap-free formula which protects you from the harmful aging effects of traditional soaps and cleansers.  This bar also helps to provide the ultimate defense against aging – unparalleled support in the repair and rebuilding of healthy ageless skin.  You need only two minutes of using this product to get your skin back to normal and to overcome dry, oily and problem skin.  In that two minutes, the natural active ingredients interact with the skin to soothe, balance and nourish the skin while gradually returning it back to a healthy Normal condition.  This product is ideal for all skin types, even sensitive and delicate skins which is what I have.

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Now, if you’ve been a reader of my site for a while, then you know I suffer from dry, sensitive skin which is also Eczema prone.  I also have Atopic Dermatitis, which can flare up at any time (especially when my skin is severely dry) and can be irritated through my asthma (which I’ve had since I was a baby) and/or stress in my daily life.  When it comes to trying out new products, I can be quite leery because many different ingredients and products can cause me a Eczema or skin issues to flare up or become much more severe.  A product that claims to help put my skin back to it’s proper state is exciting but I’m always a bit scared.

After using the Eve Rejuvenation Bar just over a month, I was amazed at how much my skin had changed immediately.  After just the first use, I noticed my skin felt hydrated without feeling oily – which is always a huge plus.  This bar is gentle enough for me to use it daily and has taken away the dry patches around my nose and chin, leaving my skin feeling soft and nice.  I tend to have a break out here or there when trying a new product, and I didn’t notice any of them since using this product.  Genius – right?

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Eve Rejuvenation Bar includes some of my favorite skin loving ingredients: like Argan Oil, Manuka Honey, Jarrah Honey, Vitamin C & Vitamin E, Jojoba Oil, Macadamia Oil and Sweet Almond Oil to help infuse moisture, brighten your skin and enrich your skin with all that love it needs.  These powerful natural ingredients provide the body with tools it needs to achieve ultimate recovery and health, so Eve makes no compromises and every ingredient they choose is the most powerful form in nature.

Ingredients (INKI): Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Zea Mays (Corn), Starch, Dextrin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Peat Water (Moor), Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Castor Oil, Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate, Wheat Peptide, Argania Spinosa Kernel (Argan) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond)

Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Peat (Moor), Honey (Manuka), Honey (Jarrah), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Bees Wax, Lactic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Titanium Dioxide

How to use the bar:  

I find it best for me to use the bar at night, since I’m not in a rush and have the time to devote to my cleansing routine.  Consider it your “spa” time, so make sure you are not in a rush as well.  I rinse my skin with warm water, trying to make sure the temperature is warm and not too hot or cold.  Make sure to remove any makeup you have had on prior to using the bar.  Once my skin is wet thoroughly, I then rinse the Eve Treatment bar with water and roll the bar between my hands to create a generous and bubbly lather.  Once that is accomplished, I set the bar on the side (in the drying try or travel box so it can dry) and then transform the bubbly lather into a thick creamy lotion by rubbing my hands together vigorously for about 5-10 seconds.  Make sure you do not skip that step!  Once I have the treatment lotion, I gently apply the lotion over my wet skin to achieve a generous and even coverage.  Make sure you are not scrubbing or continue rubbing once you have achieved an even coverage of the product on your skin.

My little tip is to take the remaining lotion and apply it to your neck, chest, arms and the back of your hands instead of rinsing it away.  Utilize the product on those parts as to not waste.  

Using your Eve two minute hourglass timer, leave the treatment lotion undisturbed for at least a full two minutes.  While you wait, the unique organic compounds interact with your skin in an organized sequence during this time.  After the minimum two minutes have lapsed, simple rinse away any of the treatment lotion with water and pat your face/skin dry with a soft towel.  You’ll immediately notice your skin feels much smoother and nourished, looks radiant and brighter but it also feels so clean like it’s breathing.

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The Eve Skin Rejuvenation Bar is sold three different ways so you can pick & choose which will work best for you.  The Skin Rejuvenation Bar (on its own) $59.95, The Skin Rejuvenation Kit ($74.95) which is the ultimate starter kit and comes with the Rejuvenation Bar, 2 Minute Hourglass Time and Drying Tray.  The Travel Box + Rejuvenation Bar set ($64.95) which comes with a rejuvenation bar and the little travel box.

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Overall – I’m absolutely enjoying these Eve Bar and I would definitely recommend it.  I have noticed my skin has changed for the better over the last month and while the cost of the bar may be quite pricey, investing in your skin is surely important and worth the investment.  The bar lasts quite a long time which is a huge plus considering the price tag and you can get a lot of uses out of one bar.  I have been using mine daily and still have my original bar left.

“Great skin in 2 minutes? Yes, sign me up. Eve Moisturizing bar has been a great addition to my skin care regimen and has made a huge difference in my Eczema. I look forward to using it in the winter when my skin needs the extra hydration and benefits.”

Interested in trying out the Eve Skin Rejuvenation Bar for yourself?  Check out the site and see what they offer and decide if it is something you want to check out.

I have two codes that can help save you a little cash – use code: HONEY10 to get 10% off any single purchase at check out or code: HONEY15 to save 15% + free shipping when you purchase any two or more items from the site.  Check it out and try it at least once, I know you’ll enjoy it as much as I do.

Have you heard of Eve Skincare & the Rejuvenation bar before?  If so, what are your thoughts on the product? If not, is this something you think you may check out for yourself.

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Disclaimer:  The products mentioned and featured in this post were sent for review consideration.  All opinions are my own, 100% honest & unbiased.  Affiliate links are posted through out.

 

Happy Tuesday!  I’m excited to share with you my very first Product Empties video.  I have been wanting to do this type of video for a while now, but sadly – I never get around to it and throw out my empty products immediately after using them up.  So, it will be exciting for me if I can keep up with this video and continuously post them.

The products I mentioned in this video are:

  1. Boo Lice Prevention Shampoo
  2. Bath and Body Works Body Cream
  3. Studio 35 Cotton Squares
  4. Dove Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash
  5. So Cozy Cinch 3 in 1
  6. 7th Heaven Cucumber Peel Off Mask
  7. InstaNatural Hyaluronic Acid Serum
  8. MD Sun Super Hydration Serum
  9. Valentia Vitamin C Serum
  10. Reviva Labs Hyaluronic Acid
  11. InstaNatural Age-Defying Skin Clearing Serum
  12. Shiseido Ibuki Multi Solution Gel

 

Click here to watch this video directly on YouTube.

Have you tried any of these products before?  If you have, what are your thoughts about them?  If not, are there any that you think you’ll want to try for yourself?

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Disclaimer:  Some of the products in this video and mentioned in this post were sent for review consideration.  Some products were purchased with my own money.  All opinions are my own, 100% honest and unbiased.

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There is nothing more exciting than packing for an upcoming trip or long weekend getaway, right? Ha Ha!  I know, I know… I don’t like packing for anything, even if it is a little weekend trip or stay-cation.  But, I figured I could help you out with a little something something that could lend to be beneficial.  If you’re looking to pamper yourself on your trip or planning to hit the road this Labor Day weekend, how’s about packing an accessory or accessories that can add to the calm and relaxation?  It’s not going to take up much room in your bags and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.  Luckily for my readers AHAVA Dead Sea Mask Sampler Pack is a freebie you can take advantage of and just in time for your Labor Day weekend or for the holiday travels that are coming up in the next few months.

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Packing toiletries is one of those things I dread doing.  Not only can it be confusing because of the type of product it is, but how much will you need and how much do you want to take?  Will you be able to get it on the plane or will it spill in your luggage and bags?  It’s bad enough that you have to figure out if you need to take a facial wash or shampoo, perfume or deodorant, so getting all this together and ready to go when packing can be cumbersome and frustrating.  That’s why I love that AHAVA is offering this fun deal and I wanted to make sure to share it with all of you.

From a lifting mask, to a facial renewal peel – you get these portable individual mud mask packs that will allow you to freshen up at anytime and anywhere.  All you need to do is add this item to your cart and receive your FREE Dead Sea mask sampler pack (shipping fees may apply).

Go ahead, click on ADD to CART and get you a little travel companion for your weekend getaway.  Offer is valid once per customer and cannot be combined with any other offers.  If you have tried AHAVA before, then you know this will be a fine treat.

Note:  I paid $5.95 shipping / handling for my samples, but I live in Hawaii.

Enjoy your samples & pamper yourself.

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Let’s face it, each time we blink an eye a new product hits the market.  It doesn’t matter what type of product it is, whether it is a new phone, technological device, a book or even a new beauty invention, products are rolled out daily.  The beauty world is one that I love watching evolve to hit new heights and fun, colorful creations.  But, I also love reading and learning about new products aimed specifically for skin care, a revolutionary industry that helps keep women like me looking fab.  Today I share with you Facekins, reusable face pads from a store on Etsy.  This eco-friendly product is definitely something worth looking into so I wanted to share with you some information on the product so you can decide for yourself.

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So what are Facekins?  

Facekins are washable and reuseable fabric facial pads ranging in price from $17 – $20 a pack of 7 pads.  They are soft eco-friendly reusable pads that are a great alternative to cotton pads or cotton rounds.  They were designed to use a non-cotton fabric making it luxuriously soft and great for both women & men.  Facekins was created by Connie Simon when she decide to make her own reusable face pads.  She didn’t like the fact that she was throwing away over 700 disposable cotton rounds a year.  After seeing how cotton pads that others made were not ideal for her, she decided on a softer, more sustainable, eco-friendly fabric.

Facekins are made of sustainable fabric that absorbs less product, which saves you on money – since you are using less toner and cleanser (as well as other products) to get the same job done.  They are made with an ultra-soft material that goes all the way to the edge of each pad (there is no rough stitching) and it’s great for use on the sensitive area under and near the eyes.  The pads are able to be washed and are stain resistant but they also keep their shape and softness after washing.  Pads are available in different sizes and shapes (square and round) and the straight edges are wonderful for getting close to the eyes without pulling out lashes.  What I love the most about this product is that they do not leave any lint on my lashes or in my husband’s case, on his face stubble.  They are comfortable to use and great for travel since they air dry very quickly.

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So let’s talk about some details, shall we?  If you use cotton rounds on a daily basis, you are using approximately 2 pads per day.  That means (when I do the math) that you are averaging approximately 720 pads per person.  It may not seem like a lot considering the price point, but think about all the water and energy used to grow and harvest the cotton.  Facekins is made with a soft polyester fabric.  Because of this, it makes this product less likely to stain than organic cotton pads and is much softer than cotton pads which is great for my sensitive skin.  Did I mention that polyester is also less absorbent than typical disposable cotton pads so you use less product and have less waste.  Each pad is double sided and feels so soft and luxurious on the skin.  They are machine washable (do not use chlorine bleach) and can be tumble dried.  The fabric resists stains (as I mentioned before), shrinkage, mildew and dries quickly.  Each pad is sewn so there is a secure and soft edge and they are Made in the USA and cut, designed, sewn and packaged in Tustin, California.  They are handmade by Connie.

“I absolutely love how soft these pads are, I love how these feel against my sensitive skin.  They are a great companion for any beauty and skin care lover.” – Honey

I have been using these pads to remove my mascara and eye makeup with my micellar water.  I’m a traditional cotton rounds user and have been using them for years but it was a different experience when using the Facekins.  My face didn’t have any sensitivities at all while using the product and I loved how gentle they felt on my eyes.  Until you use the product, you won’t know what you are missing and trust when I say – it feels so good on the face, you can’t help but continue using them.

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I have washed this pad 2x.

What else can you use Facekins for?

You can use Facekins for more than just makeup and beauty.  Mommies can use them as nursing pads – they are soft and easy for that purpose.  They are lint free so they make great camera lens cleaners and are great for First Aid and cleaning cuts, applying oitment, etc. because they are lint free.  Some customers have even said they use it for removing nail polish and with nail polish remover.  The product will stain but the polish washes out.  the options for use are endless.  I love Facekins and I know I’ll be a long time user.  It is a money saver and definitely worth checking out.  I’ve been using Facekins for over a month and find them so convenient and so soft they make using them a great experience.

You can purchase Facekins and learn more about them on their site: https://www.etsy.com/shop/facekins.  My favorites are the 3-3/4″ rounds for cleansing my whole face or removing makeup on the whole face and the square (2″) & round minis (2-3/8″) which I use to gently pull my lower lash line down to apply liner to my water line or even use as a guide for a sharp eye shadow look on the outer corner of my eye.  Of course, I also love them for removing my eye makeup.  I highly suggest you check them out, they are so soft, you won’t want to use anything else.  I’ll need to stock up on a lifetime supply.

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As I mentioned previously, you’ll be seeing a few reviews and my thoughts on different StriVectin products I’ve been using over the last few months.  The StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles has been a product I have had in my possession for about 4 months now, maybe longer.  And, after using it this long – I’m finally able to share my thoughts with you on this particular product.

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The StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles (30mL / 1 fl.oz.) retails for $69.00.  The claim of the brand is that you will see visible results in just one week and will notice the reduction of fine lines, crows feet, dark circles and puffiness.  I have been using this product over the last four months (or more) in combination with some of my favorite skin care products and have included it in my skincare regimen.  Let me start by saying that I’ve been so happy with how long this tube of product has lasted me.  Since I concentrate the product on the outer corner of my eyes (crows feet area) and on and around the orbital bone area, I have noticed that a little of the product goes a long way and my tube has lasted me a long time.  Used in the morning and evening as part of my skin care routine, I gently pat the product using my ring finger around the eye area.

The cream is light weight and cream-like in texture.  When applied I noticed instantly that the area around my eye seemed much more hydrated and bright.  While I don’t really have much wrinkles, I do have fine lines and I notice that they are not as prominent as they had been.  I don’t suffer from under-eye circles or puffiness, so I didn’t notice much of a difference there, but I do notice that my eye area looks much more bright then before and my eyes look awake.

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Ingredients: NIA 114 Technology & Collagex-CE Complex, Aqua (Water, Eau), Butylene Glycol, Myristyl Nicotinate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Isocetyl Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Bisabolol, Myristyl Myristate, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Squalane, Caffeine, Arachidyl Alcohol, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Plankton Extract, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Isohexadecane, Panthenol, Lecithin, Ceramide NG, Urea, Trehalose, Dipeptide-2, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tetrapeptide-21, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Parfum (Fragrance), Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicetyl Phosphate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 80, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, BHT, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Steareth-20, Sodium PCA, Pullulan, Silica, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Resveratrol, Polyquaternium-51, Triacetin, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Tin Oxide (CI 77861), Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Salicylate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid

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I use a lot of different skin care products in combination with those that I test out and those that I purchase and love.  I have been enjoying this product because I love how awake and how moisturized my eye area looks and feels.  Since I have naturally dry skin, many times an eye cream doesn’t provide the hydration I need from it, but I did notice that this definitely provided great moisture to my eye area.  It doesn’t provide immediate tightening of the skin near my eyes so I don’t use it specifically for that reason… but do use it to hydrate the eye area since it works so well in doing so.  Not only does it provide intense hydration for my eyes, but it doesn’t leave my eye area greasy which is a huge plus.  Using makeup after applying this product is not a challenge as others have been for me in the past.

THE SCIENCE (as stated from StriVectin)

This lightweight moisturizing formula is proven to visibly reduce the look of all types of lines around the eyes, including crow’s feet, squint lines and deep-set wrinkles – starting in just one week. Next generation ocular skin technology powerfully addresses the appearance of under-eye dark circles and puffiness to illuminate and awaken. Patented NIA-114™ technology helps strengthen delicate eye area skin and diminish dehydration.
Optical diffusers reflect light to immediately brighten dark shadows and help alleviate visible signs of screen fatigue.

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“After using the cream for about 3 months, I have noticed my crows feet are not as prominent and my eyes look more hydrated and supple.” – Honey

  • Visibly reduces the look of all types of lines in the eye area
  • Alleviates the appearance of under-eye circles and puffiness
  • Brightens and diminishes visible signs of screen fatigue

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This eye concentrate is a bit on the pricey side, but I think it really is a good price considered how long it has lasted me with daily use.  Of course, with anything I use – it may be a different situation with anyone else, so I may be using a lot less than someone else and therefore it may only last 30 days for someone who uses more.  Overall – it’s a product I do enjoy and have been using daily for the last several months.  Whether or not I’ll continue to purchase it like the StriVectin Multi-Action Restorative Cream, I’m not sure, but so far I’ve enjoyed this product and like what it has done for my eyes.

What about you?  Is this something you would be interested in trying and if so, what would you like this product to help reduce on your end?

You can purchase this product and others from StriVectin at: http://www.strivectin.com/

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Disclaimer:  This product was sent to me for review consideration.  All opinions are my own, 100% honest and unbiased as with anything you read about here on this blog.  Affiliate links are posted through out.