Dead Sea Salt Soap by Adovia

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This is a bar of soap review. Okay so what is so fascinating about a bar of soap? 

Adovia claims are that to deeply moisturize and hydrate your skin

using over 21 minerals and pure dead sea salts from the dead sea. Minerals needed for the skin to remain healthy. This is great for normal to dry skin. Works great on the face as well. This soap claims to remove the dirt but at the same time moisturize your skin as well. The natural balance of your skin will be restored and have a healthy glow when using this Dead Sea Salt soap.

I do have to say that I have been using this soap for almost a month

now and this is my review of this unique bar of soap. I am a plus size woman with fair skin living in south east Texas. I get rashes from the heat here during the summer often and it is hard to clear up these rashes and the pain can almost cause me to strip and wear no clothing. We all know that can not be done so what does a person do? I have to say that after using this soap again for almost a month, almost daily, I have not even put a dent into the size of the bar. It is a pretty good size bar of soap for the price. The suds up effect is on the mild side but it does clean and leave clean skin when rinsed off. No residue at all. And my rash..... Wow what it does for my rash is amazing. This soap does not sting or hurt the rash and cleans it so well that after a couple

days of washing the rash with it, the rash clears up. Now yes I get them again when working out on our property in the heat, but I just shower with this soap again and the same effect happens. I love this soap. 

Yes it is a little pricey but for the amount of time it seems to be taking to use up the bar of soap and the benefits I am getting from using this soap, I will say it is worth the money.

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.

Meaningful Beauty Creme de Serum

I was so very excited to get the chance to review any part of the meaningful beauty line that I was jumping up and down when it arrived in the mail from Influenster.

I do need to also note that I only am reviewing one product from the meaningful beauty line and not the complete program. 

This is the Creme de Serum, a new addition to Dr. Sebagh's current line of skin care products we have all seen in those infomercials on late night TV. 

You know the one's that keep Cindy Crawford looking the same over the years?

This product is meant to give your skin a boost of hydrating protection with its triple cream combination of the melon complex, anti-aging peptides, and hyaluronic acid all mixed into one tube with a nice pump to give you just the right amount each usage.

All you have to do is pump one pump onto clean finger tips and apply gently to your clean face in the morning or at night. Use once a day.

If you choose to use the formula in the morning, apply it just before you applying your makeup as a primer.

After using this serum for over 30 days, having very fair skin, age, and having what I say is a medium case of Rosacea (the very red cheeks), I am now ready to give you my thoughts on how it worked. Now remember I did not have the complete line of products to rate the program as a whole, only this one item. I do have to say that I believe it did help to make my skin softer and more pliable. I did notice improvement in my crows feet around my eyes and I also notice that my rosacea became less intense. Trust me when I say one pump a day goes a very long way. I have been using one pump a day over 30 days now and still have some left in the bottle. I wonder what kind of results I would have had if I had been testing the complete program.

The right side picture is before use and without any makeup at all. The left is the after usage and only with mascara and a touch of lip color.

So based on only testing the Creme de Serum, the results I did get with the rosacea, and the softer skin, I have to find this product a winner for the price. As for the wrinkles? Well I would need to use the product much longer due to the improvement I saw was slight. The skin being softer and healthier all around in turn causing the crows feet to not stand out quite as much making them less bold to put it another way. But the crows feet are still there.
This serum is more for the over all health of the facial skin and to prevent the appearance of fine lines.
So if you can afford this product for your skin, go ahead and pamper yourself.

Olay fresh effects BB Cream

I was so very excited to get and try this BB Cream, any BB Cream due to I really wanted to see what all the

hype was about. I do not wear tons of makeup and the easier the better for me. 

<<<  It comes in 2 shades of Fair to Light and Light to Medium.

This BB Cream is a skin perfecting tinted moisturizer with sunscreen. A broad spectrum SPF 15.

My thoughts on this BB Cream are :

 I applied this with my fingers and with a makeup sponge. The product went on smoothly and blended well into my skin.

Left-no BB / Right has BB cream

The coverage for me is very light coverage but did feel a little heavy. I could tell it was on my face. I have reddish cheeks and this cream did seem to make it look a little less red but if you are looking for a makeup that con-seals, then this is not the product for you.

The coverage is light for those days when you do not need to hide as much or have that many flaws. I thought the coverage was fine but the way it laid on my skin even after making sure that I completely rubbed it into my face, was funny feeling. If I stayed inside in the a/c, I may have been able to like it better. Once I walked outside, I quickly began to sweat a lot on my face and the BB Cream was dripping off almost like water. So for me I will have to pass on this brand of Olay Fresh effects BB Cream I am sorry to say. I did have such high hopes for this product because again I do have days when I do not want to wear a lot of makeup and thought this could be my quick face and a little mascara kind of days.

I will give this to my daughter in law and after she had used it I will update her thoughts of this same product. 

Take care.

Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Masque

Anti stress! I will try anti stress anything. With all a person goes through in daily life, those little products that can help us relax are great if they work. So this is my next review, a mask that is both cleansing and relaxing. It is the Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Masque from my Influenster VoxBox. It is for normal, dry, and T-zone skin types. It help to hydrate and moisturize your facial skin all while being relaxing at the same time. It also deeply cleans your pores.

The best use of this mask is to cleanse your face with warm water only then apply evenly all over face and neck avoiding the eyes and lips. Lay back and relax for 10 to 15 minutes while the mask dries. Once dried, rinse with warm water and pat dry. Use weekly.

Now these masks come in many forms from peel to creams and in many scents and flavors. Yes flavors. The one I am reviewing for you here is the Chocolate Masque and what person does not like chocolate. Now you can not eat it but the smell is soothing and no calories or sugars to go to the hips. lol. 

My thoughts on this mask are good. It was very easy to apply and smelled great. I was relaxed and enjoyed the feeling. It did have a slight tightening effect also. Now when it came time to rinse it off, it did take a little effort to remove all of the mask but did not leave any residue. My skin was softer and looked more perky. The cost on average is $2.00 and I feel it is worth it. It did what it states it will do and the bonus is that I was able to get 2 uses out of one 0.7 oz package. I would like to try some of their other masks.

 These mask are not tested on animals and are vegetarian approved.

These can be purchased at http://www.montagnejeunesse.com/ or Walgreens and Walmart.

Influenster Holiday VoxBox 2012

I received my second VoxBox from www.influenster.com. This is a website that sends out what they call a VoxBox full of different products from tons of companies that want to get their products out there in the public eye with reviews, tips, and word of mouth. Some you may know and some new. All you have to do is go to www.influenster.com, sign up, do some surveys so they can get to kind of know you and build up what they call badges. Its up to you. Now the items are free but you do have to go back to their site and fill out surveys and questionnaires about the products in order to remain an Influenster. I also must tell you that no one is guaranteed to get a VoxBox at anytime. It did take me a little time to get my first box and yes it was worth the wait, and this may be the only one I get for a few months. They will email you stating that you are being considered for a box are you still interested. Then once you reply to that email you will get another email soon after letting you know if a VoxBox is on its way to you or not.  Just stick with it and you may be one of the lucky ones.

I received my box in late December 2012 and this is what it has in it. First a notice about S O L E S O C I E T Y.
A very generous offer from www.SoleSociety.com that if you go to their website and use the code INFLUENSTER25 upon checkout, you will $25.00 off your first purchase. What a wonderful jester. Hurry the coupon expires January 31, 2013 (also posted on my YouTube channel).

Below are pictures of all that was in this Holiday VoxBox and each of their reviews are to follow.

Goody Quickstyle Half Round Brush

EBOOST in pink lemonade

Montagne Jeunesse Face Mask

Kiss Nail Dress

Quaker Real Medleys Oatmeal

NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine

So be on the lookout for each of these reviews here and on my YouTube channel at
www.youtube.com/user/mom2momproductreview.

No7 Beautiful Skin Night Cream

Now for my review on the No7 Beautiful Skin Night Cream Normal/ Dry. I have also been using this product for about 3 weeks. Another sample size 0.33-oz tube from my VoxBox (reviewed earlier). To be applied after the No7 cleansing lotion, (reviewed just below this review), but before you go to bed. This moisturizing cream is meant to help restore the skin while you sleep and waking to soft smooth skin. It also helps to make the skin look younger and has helped to lessen my crows feet around my eyes. 

This is also a No7 product that a little goes a long way. It has a very light scent and goes on without any sticky or gooey feeling. The skin just drinks it all in leaving nothing to get on your pillows while you sleep. So no worries about that. 

How to Use
Use at night after cleansing and toning the skin. Spread a small amount between the hands and massage into the face and neck, using upward movements. Avoid the eye area. I sometimes just dab it on until it is all dabbed into the skin.

Full size is 1.6-oz at the cost of $20.99 and remember this is a rich moisturizing cream that a little goes along way so start out small and then adjust according to your skin and preference.

How to Use
Use at night after cleansing and toning the skin. Spread a small amount between the hands and massage into the face and neck, using upward movements. Avoid the eye area.

Now that nagging question - Is it worth the money? My honest thoughts are yes it is. This is one buy I feel you will not regret.

I also have to say their products are not tested on animals. They test their products on millions of women and men who trust boots, to ensure each and every product provides the desired results before offering into stores. They also test on different skin types and in different environmental conditions.

This product is Hypo-allergenic

http://www.shopbootsusa.com/product/32541

No7 Beautiful Skin Cleansing Lotion

No7 is hypo-allergenic and dermatologically tested.

This review is about a skin care product called No7 Beautiful Skin Cleansing Lotion. I also received this in my VoxBox (reviewed earlier). It is a very easy nourishing product for your skin. A little will go a long way so start out small and adjust accordingly. I have been using the 1 oz size bottle for about 3 weeks now and I have to say my skin is looking and feeling much better. I had some very dry skin around my nose area and between my eyebrows and after using this cleansing lotion and their night cream (review next) those areas are almost gone. The scent is mild and does not linger or smell bad. It also does a really good job cleaning your face of all the dirt collected during a day. I even will sometimes wash my face with it twice in one evening.

                                  How to Use:

This wipe-off cleanser is creamy and moisturizing therefore no water is required as part of your facial routine. Best applied to dry skin, massage upward and across the skin using cotton or wool, avoiding the eye area, and wipe off.

I would have to say that for the 6.7-oz bottle at $8.49 and the small amount needed to cleanse the face, the moisture it puts back into the skin, and the ease of use, it is worth the money.

I also have to say their products are not tested on animals. They test their products on millions of women and men who trust boots, to ensure each and every product provides the desired results before offering into stores. They also test on different skin types and in different environmental conditions.

http://www.shopbootsusa.com/product/32508