Category: Beauty

StriVectin HAIR

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A couple months ago, I was sent StriVectins new Ultimate Restore Hair products and have been using them for the last several weeks. I knew they had a skincare line and heard great things about it and I’ve seen their products in Sephora, so I was really excited to hear they came out with some fabulous hair care products! I’ve been platinum blonde for most of my life and I’ve noticed in the last couple years, it’s been a constant battle of keeping it conditioned, hydrated, and healthy. As most platinum blondes know, it’s pretty high maintenance! I’ve had naturally white hair since I was a baby, but when I got older (20’s) it changed to a dirty blonde shade that I tried rocking for awhile but just didn’t feel like myself. So, although it requires using more products to keep healthy, it’s super worth it to me. I have to say I’m pretty impressed with these products! I’ve been using the shampoo and conditioner 2 to 3 times a week and love it! I felt a difference just after using it once and my hair felt much stronger and softer! I also noticed less breakage when I brushed my hair. The shampoo doesn’t lather up too much, since it’s free of sulfates (which dry out your hair) but my hair and scalp still feel really clean and soothed after I use it. Both the shampoo and conditioner have a really nice pleasant floral scent to them too which I love. The Deep Repair Mask was incredible. I’ve only used it a couple times and the day after I used it, my hair felt really silky and soft, and I had zero tangles when I went to brush it. I’m pretty bad about remembering to do hair masks, so I’m going to try to use it once or twice a week since it worked so well. The Densifying Foam Treatment prevents hair loss from breakage and also thickens and re-densifies hair with each use. I can tell the more I use it, the more results I will see.  All StriVectin hair products are free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, phosphates, synthetic dyes, and are safe for chemically and color treated hair. Each formula combines NIA-114 technology with skincare inspired ingredients to optimize the signs of ageless hair.  I highly recommend all these products in the Ultimate Restore line, not just for platinum blondes but for any one with dry or damaged hair. You can find these products and the rest of the StriVectin line here: www.strivectin.com.

Derma E – Natural Skincare

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  A couple months ago, I was sent a box of derma e skincare. I’m 6 weeks in to all these products and I’m totally a fan!  After just a couple weeks, I noticed my husband start to make compliments about how much my skin glowed and how pretty it looked.  My skin is softer, smoother, brighter, and clearer! My absolute favorite product so far is the Microdermabrasion Scrub. I use it once a week in the morning before applying my makeup. It’s leaves my skin so refreshed and soft and makes for a very smooth makeup application. It exfoliates using sea salt and has a really fresh lemon citrus scent.  The Purifying Gel cleanser works like magic! It removes all my waterproof makeup without striping my skin and works wonderfully with my Clarisonic brush head. It really feels like an effective and deep cleanse after using it. After washing my face I’ve been using the Purifying Youth Serum every morning and evening and have noticed a big change in the overall appearance of my skin. It looks brighter, smoother, and more even.  After that, I apply the Firming DMAE Eye Lift underneath my eyes as well as my eyelids, and I’m definitely loving the way the skin around my eyes feel more hydrated and firm. I highly recommend letting it absorb for a good 10 minutes before applying makeup to prevent your foundation from balling up. The makeup remover works well with normal makeup, but I found that the face wash was removing my waterproof mascara more than this did. So a tip for long wear makeup is to leave it on for 15- 30 seconds before wiping it off. The Overnight Peel is another fav for sure. I’ve been using this product once a week, but I’ll probably start using it 2 times a week because I just love the way my skin looks and feels after rising it off the next day. My skin truly has never felt softer. Every derma e product is paraben-free, phthalate-free, GMO-free, gluten-free, sulfate-free, petrolatum-free, mineral oil-free, cruelty free, 100% vegan, and never tested on animals. You can find these and other derma e products here: www.dermae.com.