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Our Hair Needs Love Too – A Little Hair Care Pampering With Madam C.J. Walker

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“This post was sponsored by Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture, all thoughts and opinions are my own.”

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The Winter months tend to take its toll on my hair and by the time Spring makes its way here, my hair tends to need a little extra TLC.  With Spring in full swing, I want to make sure that my hair is not only protected for the warmer months, but that the frizz that tends to be prominent is kept at bay.  This season I’m treating my hair to a little extra love with the help of Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture.  Our skin and bodies aren’t the only things that need a little finesse, our hair needs some love too.  Do you have curly hair like I do and need a little extra hair pampering come Spring?  If so, keep reading as I walk your through what I do to keep my curls tame and frizz free with a little extra definition.  Call it a tutorial or just some of my favorite tips… whatever your play on words, follow along as I take you through my Spring Hair Care Pampering.

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Over the years, my hair has lost a lot of its curl thanks to my consistent use of heat on it.  Because of this, I try my best to use my hair as natural as possible, using products that not only infuse moisture into my hair, but protect my hair shaft and define my curls.  Most of the products I use are formulated with ingredients like coconut oil (I also use the real thing on my hair all the time) to help keep my hair hydrated and my curls springy.  Recently I have added awesome products from Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture’s Coconut & Moringa Oil line to help combat my frizz and define my curls.  This line has been a substantial difference in how my hair feels and how great it looks.

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The innovation behind the newly launched collections from Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture combines two beauty breakthroughs including:

  • Dual Encapsulation Oil Technology – Dual Encapsulation Technology that infuses hair with two natural oils – one repairative, the other, style-enhancing.  Both delivering nourishment exactly where hair needs it most.  The tiny micro-spheres infuse hair with targeted, time-released nutrients to rapidly boost conditioning benefits.
  • Natural Silicone Alternative – Brassica Seed Oil’s excellent antioxidant profile results in a natural shine, smoothness and silky softness without the potential for buildup.

I specifically chose to use the Coconut & Moringa Oils Collection to help my curls with definition and to help fight frizz.  But, there are more lines available to suit your hair needs like the Jamaican Black Castor & Murumuru Oils Collection, Dream Come True Collection and the Brassica Seed and Shea Oil Collection.  Each of the collections are formulated with six multi-tasking oils that help nourish, condition, detangle and seal in moisture.  You can select each one for specific treatment and conditioning boosts and to help refresh your hair which make Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture’s lines ideal for complete care and pampering or blending the lines for more personalized hair needs.

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A few tips on how I keep my hair looking fresh and pretty.  Keep in mind that these are my tips and you can taper them to accommodate your hair and hair type.

  • I only really wash my hair about once a week.  Each person can decide to wash more if they decide, but since my hair is so dry, if I wash it more often – I tend to have a crazy head of hair full of frizz.
  • When shampooing, I usually concentrate my shampoo towards the roots and scalp and try to stay away from the length of my hair.  If I feel like my length and ends need a little extra cleansing, I will use a conditioner and co-wash those sections.  Or, I will use the shampoo but try to use one sparingly.

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  • Conditioning or a great mask is a must.  Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture’s Frizz Fighting Coconut & Moringa Oils Curl Conditioner is perfect for conditioning the hair and adding in moisture.  Since our curls tend to dry out easily, this conditioner helps to soften and detangle my hair while restoring much needed moisture.  I love that this product is thick enough to coat my hair nicely but still has enough slip to work through my hair, detangle with my fingers and leave my hair smooth, soft and moisturized.

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  • After my shower I tend to use a variety of products that not only lock in the moisture into my hair, but help to define my curls and help with the frizz.  The Curl Defining Milk (Coconut & Moringa Oils) helps to add that extra moisture, fight frizz and define my curls.  It’s like a leave-in conditioner without the weight and helps to form my curls to give them a little extra bounce.

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  • After applying the Curl Defining Milk, I add the Flyaway Curl Control Serum which helps to fight frizz, protect the hair and add shine.  This serum smells delicious (as do the other products) and is a water-resistant serum that adds a protective barrier to help block humidity.  One pump is more than enough for my whole head of hair.  I apply to my ends and work my way up my shaft to my scalp to help protect my hair and help with the frizz.

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  • When I’m looking for a little hold, I will add a light weight mousse or gel to help keep my curls defined and in place but most the time, that consists of my hair care routine and the extra pampering I do to treat my hair to some love.  Since I only wash my hair once a week (2x at the most), after my 2nd or 3rd day of hair, I tend to add a refresher to help rejuvenate my curls if they are starting to fall flat.  I have been using the Curl Refresher Mist to help reactivate my curls and redefine them as well as soften and eliminate the frizz that may have accumulated over the last few days.  This curl refresher is a life saver because I do not need to really re-wet my hair as I would normally and it leaves my hair looking like it’s freshly washed.

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Living in Hawaii can do major damage to my hair year round and the colder months, while they can take its toll… the warmer months can really dry my hair out just as bad.  It’s important that I take the extra time and utilize great products to help keep my hair looking great.  It’s no secret that I tend to wear my hair up and out of my face most of the time – if you’ve been a follower of my blog, then you would have seen countless photos of my hair in a bun.  But, that also means that when I decide to wear my hair down, I need it to be on top of its game… looking fab, healthy and shiny.  Since my hair is so long and curly, it tends to get a lot of attention and since all eyes are on it, I want it to look good.  To keep my hair looking great, that means I need awesome products and a good but simple hair care routine I can keep up with.

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While I use a plethora of different brands and products, I really have been enjoying using Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture’s Coconut & Moringa Oils Collection and it has been a great benefit to my hair the last month.  Used in combination with some of my favorite brands and products, it has added additional luster to my hair making it look like I just stepped out of a salon.  As I mentioned previously, the brand offers different collections to suit different hair types, so a little hair love, pampering and TLC is not difficult to obtain.

Want to check out Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture for yourself and give your hair a little pampering this Spring season or year long?  Check out your local Sephora Store to see if the line is sold there (Not available at all locations) or visit Sephora.com to see what stores do carry it.  You can visit MCJW Beauty Culture online for a store locator.

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What collections from Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture resonates with you and your hair?  Do you think that your hair could use a little extra  pampering this Spring and if so, what are you doing to give it life?

 

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Tree Hut Shea Body Butter and Shea Sugar Scrub

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I LOVE body products, especially great smelling body products. I’m always looking for new ones when I’m out and about shopping and love when they are affordable and easy to find in your local stores.  Having not tried anything from Tree Hut before, I was very excited to get the opportunity to try out a few of their products.  Today I share with you my thoughts on the Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub and Tree Hut Shea Body Butter.

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The Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub (Net. Wt. 18 oz / 510g) retails for about $8.00 – $14.00 in stores like Amazon, Walmart, Target, Ulta etc.  This Sugar Scrub (the one I’m talking about particularly) has Brazilian Nut, which offers a sweet scent that kind of reminds me of Caramel.  This sugar scrub offers intense exfoliation and is formulated with Vitamins A, C and E and Brazil nut oil which helps to hydrates and repairs damage skin.  After using this product you will notice a nice healthy glow and smooth skin.  This scrub is gentle, infused with certified organic Shea butter and an arrage of oils like brazil nut oil and natural oils like Evening Primrose, sweet Almond, Avocado, Safflower Seed, Macadamia Seed and Orange oil.  The real sugar grains and ground Walnut shells help to buff away dry and damaged skin, leaving your skin smooth and refreshed.

The light caramel fragrance that this scrub offers is nice and perfect for men and women.  Overall I think the scrub is nice, and I like that even with the Walnuts within the scrub, it’s not harsh or does not scrape my skin.  It really feels nice against my skin, leaves my body feeling moisturized and soft.  I enjoy it.  I would like to try the Coconut Lime or the Honey Almond next.

Ingredients: Sucrose, glycerin, polysorbate 20, silica, bertholletia excelsa seed oil, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), ascorbic acid, retinyl palmitate, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, fragrance/parfum, juglans regia (walnut) shell powder, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, sorbic acid, caramel.

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The Tree Hut Shea Body Butter also in Brazilian Nut (Net Wt. 7oz / 198g) retails for about $7.00 to $10.00 is also available at Amazon, Walmart, Ulta and other stores you can find Tree Hut products.  This body butter smells like the Sugar body scrub… it has a light caramel scent.  It’s a rich shea body butter with a blend of natural moisturizers to nourish the skin.  It contains 27% Organic Shea Butter for effective and noticeable hydration in the skin.  It’s Paraben Free and DMDM Free.  Formulated with Brazilian Nut for an intense moisture that leaves your skin feeling soft, smooth and hydrated.  This body butter really helps to soften dry skin, leaving it smooth to the touch.

Due to the oils within this body butter, I definitely suggest using this at night – before bed.  It can leave your skin a little slippery – even if it soaks into your skin.  I love using this at night and then feeling my skin the next morning- soft and silky.  Well the scent is nice, I wish it were a bit sweeter, but ultimately it works okay.  My husband is not really a fan of the fragrance, but he likes the consistency of the products.

Ingredients:  Water (Aqua Eau), Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit (Shea Butter), Glyceryl Stearate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OiI, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG 100 Stearate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter (Cocoa), PEG 8 Beeswax, Lanolin Alcohol (Lanolin), Polysorbate 80, Laureth 4, Fragrance, Bertholletia Excelsa (Brazil Nut) Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum

Both products utilize Certified Organic Shea Butter and Natural Brazil Nut Oil.  Tree Hut products are made in the USA and they do not test on animals.  It’s great to have some body products from brands that are so readily available in stores and easy to purchase online as well.  Overall I have been enjoying both products and look forward to trying out the other lines from Tree Hut.

Have you tried anything from Tree Hut?  If so, which ones have you tried – comment below and let me know so I have options to check out.

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Get Your Grill On This Spring and Summer With Cave Tools Barbecue Grill Spatula

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It’s no secret if you follow me on Social Media that my husband and I enjoy “throwin down” in the kitchen.  We love to cook and consider ourselves self proclaimed foodies.  My husband also loves to grill foods and a great barbecue is always on our minds.  In the past I have talked about other grilling tools and since we are literally prepping for the Spring and Summer cookouts, I figured it would be the perfect time to share this awesome product with all of you.  The Cave Tools Barbecue Grill Spatula with Bottle Opener is a must have for your favorite grilling guy in your life.  Let’s learn more about it, shall we?

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Retailing for $11.99 (currently on sale), this Super Heavy Duty BBQ grill spatula is the perfect tool for your grilling needs.  It is made with thick stainless steel metal (20% thicker than normal barbecue tool sets) so you can easily flip those hamburgers with ease.  Extremely durable and made really well, this spatula will never bend or break when picking up large pieces of meat – which is a huge plus.  We love to cook great big pieces of meat on our grill and many times my husband also has racks of ribs so this works for all of those things and more.

What we enjoy about it is that this awesome spatula is an “all in one” and offers a serrated edge so you can cut through food.  It’s sharp and cuts nicely without any issues.  The tip of the spatular is contoured so you can easily pick up and/or flip your meat (again, perfect for large steaks) and you even have a bottle opener, which comes in great when you are tailgating or having a get together outside with family and friends.

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My husband enjoys the fact that it not only works, works well but is very sturdy and easy to clean.  You can easily put it into your dishwasher (woohoo!) and the wide hanging hook and leather strap fits on any grill tools holder, so it makes storage easy too.  Since this is a sturdy, well made spatula, it can be a bit heavy with extended use – especially for those like me who have carpal tunnel.  So – I tend to put it down after I’m done using it to give my wrists a break.  However, I really don’t mind it so much because it is so well made that I know that it can take the brutality of cooking consistently and I love that it is sturdy.

Cave Tools offers a Lifetime Satisfaction Guarantee on this product.  If at any time you are unhappy with your barbecue spatula, you can return it for a full money back refund.  Considering the price and the customer service you get – I think that’s quite a bargain.  Oh – the spatula also comes with 25 Professional Cooking Recipes with step by step instructions so you can get cooking right away.  You can also check out their detailed tutorial videos on the site.

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I’m always excited to share great “hubby approved” products here and I love when they have something to do with food too.  With Father’s Day a few months away and grilling season at our back doors, this would make a great gift for any man in your life – or woman, who loves to throw down on the grill.

Get this product and more from Cave Tools at: http://cavetools.com/products/barbecue-spatula-with-bottle-opener.  Purchase this product on Amazon and use code: ZTLRH2XD for 15% off your Spatula purchase.  Click here to visit the Amazon Page where this item is sold.

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New L’Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Collection – Review

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When it comes to hair care – I try a lot of different products.  I have hair that tends to be a bit finicky and definitely needs extra care.  While I do have my favorites, I’m always interested in trying out new things and I especially love a good hair product that includes some of my favorite ingredients like Argan and Coconut oils.  With curls for days and long tresses, I do what I can to keep my crazy hair at bay.  Recently I was sent some goodies for my hair – the L’Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Collection and today I’m going to share my thoughts with all of you.

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The L’Oreal Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Collection includes products that are perfect for dry hair – which just happens to be the type of hair I have.  Since my hair is so long and because I live in a tropical climate, my locks tend to be drier than I would like – which means I need to compensate with hair products that will add extra moisture.  The Extraordinary Oil line not only helps to rehydrate and restore my hair, but some of the products like the Extraordinary Oil Curls Re-nourish mask also help with my curly hair.  I received 4 out of the 7 different products I seen on their website and I’ll break it down for you and share my thoughts on each I had the opportunity to try.

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First, you have the L’Oreal Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Shampoo ($4.99 / 25.4 fl.oz. – 750mL).  This shampoo is perfect for daily care to help dry and lifeless hair.  It’s a lightweight shampoo that is non-greasy and when applied to the hair – it left my hair feeling really clean, but not dry.  I don’t have very many lathering products since I try to use sulfate-free hair care, so I really worried that this shampoo would leave my hair stripped of its natural oils.  It actually did really well with my hair and I literally noticed after the first wash that my hair was pretty shiny and soft.

The advanced formula of the Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Shampoo includes an oil complex that has oils + botanical extracts in oil to rapidly propel hydration to the fiber and seal the cuticle.  With the Arginine-K Complex, this system penetrates the hair fiber from the root, to the core, to the tip for healthier feeling and looking hair.  Once you use this product, your hair is just about instantly transformed to silkier, softer – more lustrous hair.  I was not only amazed, but very impressed.  I only wash my hair about one to two times a week so I worried that this product would leave my curls dry and my hair (and my scalp) seemed to like the product overall.  Oh – did I mention it has a soft fragrance?  I actually really enjoy the scent, it’s light – but smells really good… almost floral, though I do not think that is it.  I believe it is a mix of the argan and coconut oil, but I haven’t been able to pinpoint it yet.  I like that the fragrance is light because it doesn’t affect my allergies.

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The L’Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Conditioner ($4.99 / 25.4 fl.oz. – 750mL) can be used for daily care to help with dry, lifeless hair.  It’s lightweight and non-greasy just like the shampoo and includes the same oil complex as well.  After just one wash, I noticed my hair definitely softer and smoother.  I love the thickness of this conditioner.  It is not too thick, but thick enough to coat my hair nicely but still offering a good amount of slip.  This conditioner really is the perfect one for detangling my hair while in the shower, which I like to do.

Just like the shampoo – the conditioner claims to help rejuvenate the hair with weightless nutrition.  The Extraordinary Oil system instantly transforms dry, lifeless strands into silkier, softer, more lustrous hair.  With the Advanced Formula Oil Complex of oils and botanical extracts in the oil – this conditioner helps to rapidly propel hydration to the fiber and seals the cuticle.  It also includes the Arginine K complex to help penetrate hair fiber from root, to core, to tip for healthier hair.  After the first use of using this product, I was amazed at how much I enjoy it.  It did well in moisturizing and hydrating my hair and left my hair very very soft.

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I’m all about a great mask, especially one that is formulated to help my curls so I was intrigued and excited to try this one from L’Oreal.  The L’Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Curls Re-Nourish Mask ($6.99 / 8.5 fl.oz. – 250 mL) is formulated to rehydrate, restore and reinfuse bounce into naturally curly hair.  It’s a rinse-out treatment best suited for very dry and curly hair.  This mask instantly penetrates the hair to quench and calm even very dry, curly hair with hydration and nutrition.  The Re-Nourish mask is made with the Extraordinary Oil system to help defrizz the hair, and infuse curls with bounce.

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The mask itself has a very light scent to it – like the other products in this line and is quite thick, though still manageable.  It includes the Advanced Treatment Oil Complex (AMLA Extract) system with oils + botanical extracts in oil to penetrate the fiber to instantly replenish curls with nourishment and elasticity.  After one use I noticed my hair was shinier, rehydrated and soft but also – my curls had a lot of bounce.

When it comes to masks, I can use a lot of it (just like conditioners) because my hair is nearly past my rear.  I found that this product was thick enough to coat my strands, but also thin enough to be worked into my hair without using a lot of product as I normally would.  It’s easy to use – simply apply this mask to your wet hair after shampooing.  Massage through to the ends of your hair and leave in for 3-5 minutes before rinsing.  This product has to be rinsed out.  It is too thick and has too much oils in it to leave over night in my opinion… I tried it the first time I used it just to see and it left my scalp feeling kind of oily.  I did like it when used as directed and at the price point, I think I may continue to purchase this product to keep on hand.  It really helped to soften my dry ends leaving them looking healthy and smooth.

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Lastly, the L’Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Lustrous Oil Serum ($6.99 / 3.4 fl.oz. – 100mL), is quite a great little product.  As many of you know if you’ve been here reading my posts for a while, I really am a huge oil fan and use coconut and argan oil (to name a few) in my hair consistently and usually daily.  I was so happy to try a hair serum with the oil complex the same as in the other products from this line that I have tried.  This product claims to instantly add shine and a silky-touch to your hair and is lightweight and non-greasy.  It’s a leave-in treatment that is perfect for dry and lifeless hair.

The Extraordinary Oil system instantly absorbs, transforming dry hair strand by strand for weightless silky shine.  It includes the same system of oils + botanical extracts in oil to help rapidly propel hydration to the fiber and seals the cuticle.  With oils like Chamomile, Coconut, Sunflower, Soja, Gardenia and Rose – this oil serum helps to add instant shine and a gorgeous, soft and silky touch.  I apply this product as directed, after using the shampoo and conditioner I apply the serum throughout the lengths of my hair concentrating it on the ends.  I love that this product can be used before a shampoo to help nourish and protect the hair and before styling to help control and discipline hair.  But, most importantly for me it also works well as a finishing touch to any style or hair look for exquisite softness and lustrous shine.

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The L’Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil line has been such a great asset in my hair care needs.  I have used products from the L’Oreal Feria line (for hair coloring) and that is basically it – so I was not only impressed by my first use of the hair products from this line, but also with the quality considering the price point.  Each of the products offered a light scent – almost floral, that made use quite pleasing and didn’t leave me nauseous as other hair products can do and I liked that it worked so well with my curly hair.  Since I tend to have drier hair than usual, I love a product line that really replenishes my hair and keeps it looking great for longer periods of time, especially since I usually only wash 1-2 times a week.  Since these products have oils that help to seal the cuticle and hydrate your natural hair fibers, I think they would make great products for those who color their hair consistently.  I noticed that after using these products, my red didn’t fade as quickly and I didn’t have as much bleeding of color in my shower after a wash.  These products have helped to keep my hair color lasting longer as well as keeping my hair looking great.  Since all four products are infused with vitamins and antioxidants, my hair feels so soft and shiny and has felt this way after just one use.

Overall, I’m really liking them – loving the price, and after a month of using these, I look forward to repurchasing some of my favorites.

You can purchase these products and more at: http://www.lorealparisusa.com/ as well as your local drugstore, Target, Walmart or other stores where L’Oreal is sold.

Have you tried any of these products from L’Oreal Paris before?  If so – what are your thoughts?  If you are more of a makeup lover, then hair… be sure to check out my thoughts and review on the L’Oreal True Match Lumi Cushion Foundation, which includes my thoughts as well as swatches.

Have a wonderful day! Smooches!

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Valentia True Glow Eye Cream and Ultra Plumping Hydration Mask

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If you have been reading my blog for a while, you may probably already know that I love Valentia Vitamin C Serum and it is one of my favorites for skin care.  Because of this, I was so excited to try Valentia’s True Glow Eye Cream and the Valentia Ultra Plumping Hydration Mask.  I’ve been using these two products over the last couple of weeks and I’m finally ready to share my thoughts with all of you.  Have these products become some favorites of mine as well?  Do they work for me as much as the Vitamin C serum?  Read on to get all the details.

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Valentia is a skin care brand that offers products that have been formulated with natural and organic cosmetic ingredients to help repair and protect the skin.  With these products they offer an organic base that is proven to be effective at repairing skin damaged by the sun or wind, preventing signs of aging such as wrinkles and dark spots and reversing the effects of oxidative stress on the skin.  Valentia Skin Care is becoming a brand that people are loving for it’s quality and affordability.

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The Valentia True Glow Eye Cream ($25 – 1.18 Fl.oz. / 35mL) is an intense corrective eye treatment that helps to reduce wrinkles, nourish, hydrate and tighten the eye area and brighten dark circles.  The claim is also that it will restore the radiance of your skin near the eye area.  The True Glow Eye Cream is luxurious feeling and an antioxidant rich eye cream.  It helps to lock in moisture for a youthful looking glow and leaves your eye area looking fresh, awake and younger.  I have tried MANY different eye creams from a variety of different brands and companies so I didn’t think that I would experience much difference with this particular cream.

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First, let me say that I’m impressed with the packaging.  I love when creams or gels are in a pump making it easiest for application.  The pump is easy to use and you get just the right amount of product – so you don’t have to worry about wasting.  Second – you get a lightly scented product, nothing too drastic or too strong for you to smell, which makes it great for me since I have fragrance sensitivities sometimes.

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And, third – this product feels great under my eyes and around my eye area.  It’s a cream product that is light weight and feels really soothing as you apply it.  The area where I apply the product is left soft and hydrated with an almost dewy finish but a smooth texture that I really enjoy.  Furthermore, I really like that it soaks into the skin nicely – but doesn’t leave behind a funky residue like some of my eye creams can and it doesn’t weigh down my under eye area.  I really enjoy this product.  I love how hydrated my under eye area looks and feels and you will notice these results instantly.  I didn’t notice any firming or tightening near my eye area immediately but after several uses and a few weeks time, I started to notice that the area around my eye definitely looked more plump, firm and tighter.  That result was not immediate, but I did notice a difference after a few weeks.  I love that this product has Arnica, an ingredient I use when my eyes are swollen from my allergies because it helps to reduce swelling making this just an awesome product to use.

Specially selected ingredients work together to achieve optimum results.
– Astaxanthin: A powerful antioxidant that increases moisture levels, smooths fine line and wrinkles, and restores elasticity to the skin.
– Resistem: Natural Plant Stem Cells repair and protect the skin from harsh environmental pollutants and stress related aging.
– Vitamin C: Leaves the skin smooth and visibly brighter for a well-rested and bright eyed look.
– Organic Rosehip Oil: Provides intense hydration to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
– Arnica: A key anti-inflammatory agent to the restorative process that works to diminish the appearance of dark circles.

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The Valentia Ultra Plumping Hydration Mask ($25.00 – 4 fl.oz. / 120 mL) claims to help boost collagen production, increase skin radiance and reduce fine lines.  It also helps to secure skin’s moisture and is suitable for all skin types.  With key ingredients like Japanese Green Tea (an anti-oxidant rich ingredient that helps anti-aging and anti-inflammatory effects to the skin), Aloe Vera (a nutrient rich botanical that helps to moiturize the skin and fight aging by improving skin’s natural firmness and Organic Rosehip Seed Oil (a fatty acid that works to lock in moisture by hydrating the skin and keeping it soft and supple), this mask offers a variety of benefits for our skin against every day battles.

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The texture and feel of this mask reminds me of a hair mask I use to use on my hair a few years back.  It’s squishy and cream like with a texture similar to smashed jello, but applies to the skin fairly easily.  You apply it to your face avoiding the eye area and leave it on for about 15-30 minutes.  That’s quite a long time period for me to leave a mask on so I make sure when I apply it that I have a thin layer so that it stays in place and doesn’t run down my face.  I did feel a slight tingling sensation though it wasn’t uncomfortable at all and I didn’t have any sensitivities to the product that I can recall.  Removing it was easy – I just used a damp cloth and warm water and removed the product with ease.  Since I only apply a thin layer, a little of this product goes a long way.  After the first use I noticed almost immediately that my skin seemed much more hydrated (especially during the winter) and softer.  I also noticed there was a brightness to my face – like it had stripped the dull and really awakened my face from a sleep.  With a blend of silk protein amino acids and botanical hyaluronic acid, I definitely felt the additional moisture my skin lacks during the winter months.

Specially selected ingredients work together to achieve optimum results.
– Silk Protein Amino Acid Blend:These natural miracles increase moisture content and help in the production of collagen and elastin which decreases the appearance of visible lines.
– Botanical Hyaluronic Acid:Penetrates deep into the skin to secure moisture and plump skin from within.
– Organic Sea Buckthorn Oil:An anti-aging wonder berry that results in fewer fine lines, diminished sun spots, more even skin tone, and firmer more supple skin.
– Japanese Green Tea:Contains catechins that provide anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and anti-irritant effects to the skin.
– Aloe Vera:This botanical moisturizers skin and fight aging by improving skin firmness.

I have tried many similar products before but I’m quite amazed with these two.  I have always been a fan of Valentia Skin Care and the fact that they are made in the USA so it is nice to know that these products not only work, but they are affordable and easy to purchase.  For a full list of ingredients in each of these products, visit: http://www.valentia.com/.  Overall – I think these products are really nice.  Considering they are affordable, they offer luxurious results for a fraction of the cost making great skin care available for anyone.  Both products are Alcohol and Paraben free and the brand also offers a variety of other products you could try.  I highly recommend the Vitamin C Serum and Rose Hip Oil (two of my faves).  If you are looking for a good eye cream that will offer great hydration to the eye area and a mask that may feel odd on the skin but really leaves your face feeling supple and youthful, I definitely recommend these too.

How about you?  Have you tried anything from Valentia before?  If so – what are your favorites?  If not, what products are you interested in checking out?

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Disclaimer:  The products mentioned and featured in this post were sent to me for review consideration.  All opinions are my own, 100% honest and unbiased – as with anything on this site.  I was not paid to provide my thoughts but affiliate links are posted through out.

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