Beauty Tools, High Tech Beauty, PR Sample

Trophy Skin LaBelle Ultrasonic Skin Spatula Review

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About a month ago, I began using the LaBelle Ultrasonic Skin Spatula by Trophy Skin 2-3 times per week as part of my evening skincare routine, because I have been experiencing a multitude of hormonal acne breakouts on my face, neck & chest. Harsh peels, abrasive tools or exfoliants to remove dead skin and unclog my pores were definitely not the answer for my sensitive, irritated skin. I didn’t know what to do, but I knew that my skin needed some extra help. Have you ever skipped a facial because your skin was really sensitive, or you had a breakout… or both? And you knew that some sort of professional treatment would probably help your skin, but you didn’t have the money and whatever you tried at home to help actually caused more irritation or breakouts? It can be a vicious circle, but this tool can help you!

The Labelle Ultrasonic Skin Spatula (ultrasonic skin scrubbing) uses the power of sound waves travelling at 30,000 Hz to transform your skin. It is gentle and extremely effective at dislodging sebum, exfoliating dead skin, increasing circulation and improves skincare absorption. One treatment with this tool takes only five minutes, and incorporating this simple and effective step in my routine has seriously been a savior when my skin is at its most sensitive and irritated. Does it sound too good to be true? It isn’t…

Instead of paying $50-$75 for ONE ultrasonic skin spatula treatment at a spa, you can treat yourself with the same professional technology in the comfort and privacy of your home, and it is simple enough that anyone can use it. I don’t know about you, but I like getting salon quality benefits, while being able to choose when I’d like a treatment whenever and wherever I please.

Get 10% OFF your LaBelle Ultrasonic Skin Spatula purchase with code: NINESACLOUD

Read on for more details about the LaBelle Ultrasonic Skin Spatula!

 

 

Product Details:

The Trophy Skin Labelle Ultrasonic Skin Spatula is a unique 2-in-1 skin care device that features a metal spatula with ultrasonic oscillation technology, a vibration that gently exfoliates the skin to remove oil, dirt and debris while helping extract pores AND infuses moisture and vital nutrients back into the skin. This device can be used on the face, neck and chest. The device comes with a case and power adapter.

Ideal for these Concerns: Acne, Large Pores

Ideal for these Skin Types: Oily Skin, Combination Skin, Normal Skin, Acne-Prone Skin

Acne: Blackheads

Skin Care: Professional Tools and Devices

Application Area: Face, Neck, Chest

Professional Tools and Devices: Cleansing Devices

All Trophy Skin products have a 60 day Satisfaction Guarantee and LaBelle Ultrasonic Skin Spatula has a 1 year limited warranty. Free shipping in the U.S.

 

 

How to Use:

STEP 1: Cleanse your skin to remove makeup, excess oil and debris.

STEP 2: Wet the skin with a water mist, hydrating spray, etc. Turn on the LaBelle Ultrasonic Spatula to “Power/Mode” (peeling/scrubbing) and begin to gently exfoliate the skin and extract blackheads/sebum from pores. Using sound waves travelling at 30,000 Hz per second, the device gently and effectively dislodges sebum and exfoliates dead skin cells.

STEP 3: Dry the skin, and apply your choice of cream or serum without rubbing it in. Turn the LaBelle Ultrasonic Spatula to “Ion/Infusion” mode and penetrate the cream or serum into the skin with the opposite side of the spatula, moving across the skin in a slow, steady motion as if icing a cake. The gentle tapping motion will help penetrate skincare products deeper into your freshly cleansed and exfoliated skin for optimum results.

 

In Summary:

Ultrasonic Facials are safe for sensitive skin, and exfoliates without harsh bristles, chemicals as used in chemical peels or abrasives.

Stainless steel blade that is simple to clean, there are no refills required (like popular cleansing brushes) and does not retain bacteria, dead skin, oil or debris… so, you save more than just money, you’re saving your skin!

For the one time purchase of a LaBelle Ultrasonic Spatula, you will save $100’s to $1,000’s of dollars per year on facials because it is the same professional technology used in spas.

Trophy Skin founder Imran Karim was inspired by the amazing effects of non-invasive beauty technology. Every day, he watched as clients of all ages left his spa with renewed natural beauty, feeling truly comfortable in their own skin. While his customers loved their glowing results, many asked Imran for a way to achieve the same benefits without the hassle and expense of visiting the Med-Spa. Moved by this need, Imran sold his business and began work on a line of at-home devices with results that rivaled the in-office treatments he’d once offered.

 

 

 

FTC: This is a sponsored review. I received this product complimentary from Trophy Skin through Revfluence in return for my evaluation, testing and review, but all opinions are 100% honest and my own. My opinion and this review are based on my personal experience with the product. The overall description of the product, benefits and ingredients were adapted or taken from information provided by Trophy Skin.

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HairMax Ultima 12 LaserComb Overview & Demo

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This year, I turned 40. And, since around the time I turned 30, my hair has been thinning in the crown, as well as the parietal ridge, temples and nape. I have used lasers and light therapy devices at-home for hair removal, anti-aging and acne, but had not heard of using a laser device to help regrow hair until I stumbled across a post on Instagram for the HairMax Ultima 12 LaserComb, which is an 8 minute laser light hair growth device, clinically proven and FDA approved for men & women. After seeing the post on Instagram, I immediately began researching laser light therapy for hair growth, looking for scientific information, and scouring the internet for before & after photos. I reached out to HairMax, shared my story with an interest in trying their products, and HairMax graciously sent me an Ultima 12 LaserComb with the 4pc. Den•si•ty Hair Care bundle. I am so grateful to have received these products from HairMax to help regrow my hair. I will be sharing my results with you all here on my blog in the coming weeks.

And, so begins my HairMax journey… After receiving the Ultima 12 LaserComb, I plugged it right away to charge while I began reading the user manual. I have used the device three times so far and it is SO easy to use! Each treatment only lasts 8 minutes, and the device is very lightweight. At first, I was worried that my hand and arm would get very tired and sore, but that is not the case at all. I can use the LaserComb while watching TV, reading a book, or even walking around the house, its that easy. I am so excited to see how well the device works long term and am looking forward to sharing my results over the next 16 weeks trial period. If you are experiencing hair loss and are undecided whether HairMax will work for you, please revisit my blog over the next 16 weeks to see progress photos and additional thoughts that I will be adding to this post. I hope my story and progress updates will be of some help to you. Continue reading, and please feel free to send an email or reach out on social to connect and follow me for updates!

 

 

About the Ultima 12 LaserComb:

The Ultima 12 LaserComb at-home laser device is one of the at-home FDA cleared medical laser devices from HairMax that you can use in the comfort and privacy of your own home. The Ultima 12 LaserComb delivers low level therapeutic light energy to stimulate hair follicles through 12 medical-grade lasers (No LEDs). HairMax laser light treatments revitalize and enliven your hair follicles to stimulate growth factors, reverse the thinning process and help extend and restore your hairs natural hair growth cycle. The laser light therapy that HairMax offers is a low energy that is not hot, which helps to increase blood supply to the hair follicles, decrease inflammation and also increase the energy supply to the cells in the follicles. The patented hair parting teeth allow for maximum delivery of the laser light to the hair follicles for a highly effective treatment. After using this lightweight, easy to use device three times per week, 8 minutes per day, clinical studies show that 90% of users noticed an increase of density and fullness of hair after just four months of continued use. To help boost your results achieved from the Ultima 12 LaserComb, HairMax offers hair and scalp treatments, including dietary supplements, shampoo and conditioner.

 

Watch the Instructional Video below on how to use the HairMax Ultima 12 LaserComb laser light therapy device:

Hair loss and thinning hair isn’t something that most of us like to talk about, but statistically speaking, one in four women will suffer from hair loss. Men may be more likely to lose their hair than women, mostly due to male pattern baldness, but hair loss and thinning hair are also common in women, and no less demoralizing. Reasons can range from the simple and temporary—a vitamin deficiency—to the more complex, like an underlying health condition. In many cases, there are ways to prevent and treat male and female hair loss, depending on the cause. The most common cause of hair loss is androgenic alopecia, better known as hereditary hair loss or female pattern baldness.

 

Compared to the expensive cost associated with hair transplant procedures by hair transplant doctors or plastic surgeons, HairMax offers more affordable hair growth solution products that can be purchased online, and deliver the same desired result without the risks associated with hair transplant procedures.

According to WebMD and the U.S. National Library of Medicine:

  • While hair transplant cost will depend largely on the amount of hair you’re moving, it generally ranges from $4,000 to $15,000.
  • Insurance plans do not cover hair transplant cost, as it’s cosmetic and not medically mandatory.
  • The risks of hair transplant include bleeding, inflammation, infection, scarring, and unnatural-looking new hair growth.
  • It’s possible to suddenly lose some of the original hair in the area where you got the new strands, called shock loss. But most of the time, it’s not permanent.

 

HairMax for Den•si•ty 4pc. Thinning Hair Care Bundle FREE ($76 VALUE)

to complement the laser treatment or to use on their own to help support healthy hair:

Den•si•ty Shampoo Lower pH, purifying formula gently cleanses without stripping essential oils. Helps restore balance, optimize scalp health and enhance the vitality and volume of your hair.

Den•si•ty Conditioner Deeply hydrates your strands, retaining moisture to strengthen and protect your hair.

Den•si•ty Revitalizer Scalp exfoliator removes excess sebum, perspiration and product buildup that can clog hair follicles and inhibit hair growth.

Dietary Supplements Blended with clinically proven hair strengtheners to help support healthier hair.

 

 

Helpful information and facts about hair loss:

Did you know that the average woman loses between 50 and 100 strands per day, even up to 150 in some cases? But, if you’re like me, and you feel like you’ve started to lose an excessive amount of hair each day, try this trick: Take about 60 hairs between your fingers and pull, running your fingers through your hair. Usually between 5 and 8 hairs, which is ‘normal’.  An excess of 15 hairs, however, is not as common and means you are losing more hair than you should be.

Read more: http://stylecaster.com/beauty/how-much-hair-loss-is-normal/#ixzz4v88cpo5z

 

Here are some common and not-so-common reasons you might be seeing less hair on your head: physical stress, pregnancy, too much vitamin A, lack of protein, male pattern baldness, heredity, female hormones (contraceptives), emotional stress, anemia, hypothyroidism, Vitamin B deficiency, autoimmune-related hair loss (alopecia areata), dramatic weight loss, chemotherapy, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), antidepressants, blood thinners, overstyling (tight braids, clogged hair follicles from product build-up, Trichotillomania (impulse control disorder), aging, anabolic steroids.

 

Read more: http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20727114,00.html#why-is-my-hair-falling-out–0

 

 

FTC: This is a sponsored review. I received this product complimentary from HairMax in return for my evaluation and review, but all opinions are 100% honest and my own. My opinion and this review are based on my personal experience with the product and is not influenced by the brand or its affiliates. The overall description of the product, benefits and ingredients were adapted or taken from information provided by HairMax.

 

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Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask just launched on Wishtrend.com!

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I’ve partnered with Wishtrend to introduce to you the NEW Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask!

Before the launch, I had the fortunate opportunity to use and evaluate this product for a few days. I really love everything about this mask, and it has become part of my skincare routine. The appearance is like a ‘milky jelly’ and when scooped out of the jar with the applicator, it is a little jiggly. When applied to the skin it absorbs effortlessly, melting like a cooling, milky-water like serum without any sign of residue or oil sitting on the surface. My skin feels SO smooth, perfectly hydrated and brighter the morning after using this mask! I haven’t used anything else like it. Klairs is becoming my new favorite K-Beauty skincare brand. This product is truly unique and the formula is genius!

Order yours here to get 20% OFF during their product launch!

Wishtrend’s description of the texture: 

It feels like pudding/custard, but the formal word for this texture is ‘Shape memory cream’. This might be unfamiliar, but basically shape memory means it remembers the original shape, so the product comes back to the same shape as it was. Therefore, this texture helps the product tightly adhere onto the skin, giving an even and flat surface upon application.

  
This mask is SO refreshing and perfect for my acne-prone skin. I’ve used sleeping masks/packs from other brands that do not perform as well as the Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask. With the other sleeping masks/packs, I have awakened to clogged pores or slight irritation, instead of waking up to a hydrated and brighter complexion. And, did I mention this mask has a cooling effect on the skin? 😃
I have also used Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask as a morning moisturizer after my essence, because I love the way it absorbs without any trace of product on the surface of my skin. The lightweight feel is a plus and the fact that I am getting just enough moisture for the day. I can’t express enough how amazing this product is. When I use it as my daytime moisturizer, my powder foundation doesn’t look streaky or pill, because there is no oil or moisture sitting on the surface of my skin, which I have experienced with many other moisturizers that move around on my skin when I’m attempting to buff on powder foundations. Even more, I feel that this mask, when used as a daytime moisturizer, mimics that of a hydrating primer!
Usually, I struggle with finding a good hydrating product that actually absorbs into my skin and doesn’t cause irritation to my sensitive, acne-prone skin. And, because I wear foundation Monday through Friday at work, it is important to me that my makeup doesn’t move around when applying and continues to look fresh throughout the day, which primers can sometimes fail at. I know this product is intended to be a mask… but, when you get this mask, give it a try as your daily moisturizer. I would love to know what you think!

 

Ingredients:

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carrageenan, Gellan Gum, Betaine, Algin, Mannan, Ceramide NP, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Phragmites Communis Extract, Adenosine, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

 

Features and Description of the Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask from Wishrend.com:

Shielding Vitamin E, Healing Vitamin C#goodbye active oxygen #synergetic vitamins #antioxidant networkThe KLAIRS Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask is most effective when used with vitamin C. The two vitamins enhance the effectiveness of each other through the antioxidant network and protect the skin from active oxygen, preventing aging. In addition, vitamin E prevents vitamin C from being oxidized before being absorbed by the skin, intensifying the skin-improving effects of vitamin C.

An antioxidant network that protects the skinWhat does the active oxygen caused by UV rays, stress, etc. do to our skin?
1) Vitamin E becomes oxidized when active oxygen is lost by the primary defenses.
2) Vitamin C reduces the level of oxidized vitamin E to its original state and reactivates it.
3) The reduced vitamin E removes active oxygen again and prevents cell destruction and aging.
4) Vitamin C has a powerful toning effect.

Vitamin coating for an extended hydration#wake up hydrated #the mask for parched skinVitamin E is dissolved in oil, which provides a strong moisturizing power. The pudding-like texture transforms into a rich essence when in contact with the skin, maintaining the moisture for at least 8 hours, even for dry skin.

Upgrade by mixing#vitamin drop+vitamin mask #soothing cream+vitamin mask #the perfect DIY duoWhat if you could enhance all the functions of the current skin care product that works for you simply by adding a vitamin mask? Mix the vitamin mask with your favorite skin care product and enjoy an upgraded version of additional brightening, wrinkle-repairing, and moisturizing with the antioxidant power.
*The mixing ratio can be adjusted freely depending on the skin type and desired texture of the product.

 

FTC: This is a sponsored review which contains affiliate links. I received this product complimentary from Wishtrend in return for my evaluation and review, but all opinions are 100% honest and my own. My opinion and this review are based on my personal experience with the product and is not influenced by the brand or its affiliates. The overall description of the product, benefits and ingredients were adapted or taken from information provided by Wishtrend.
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Bulletproof Favorites

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For almost three years I’ve been drinking Bulletproof Coffee in the mornings, and I don’t think I could give it up. Bulletproof coffee provides clean energy without the crash, keeps me alert, helps with focus, burn stored fat and get a restful night’s sleep among other positive benefits.  Since I began drinking Bulletproof coffee, and learning how to ‘biohack’ my health, Bulletproof has created many more products to help people biohack their health with toxin-free coffee, healthy fats, supplements, protein bars and more!

Pictured above are a few of my Bulletproof supplements and snack favorites:

1) Upgraded Coconut Charcoal -I take one or two of these capsules after eating a cheat meal, fish, greasy food, processed foods, etc. Activated charcoal is a highly absorbent material with millions of tiny pores that can capture, bind and remove unwanted materials. And now I take Bulletproof Upgraded Coconut Charcoal capsules instead of supplements such as tums or Pepto-Bismol for upset stomach or gas. They do the job!

2) Brain Octane Oil -I carry this with me to add in salads and other foods when I’m dining out or on vacation. Just because I may not have had time in the morning for my Bulletproof Coffee or because I’m on vacation and so not have access to a coffee maker, or have my Bulletproof coffee beans, it is not an excuse to skip out on taking the Brain Octane Oil. This oil is unlike any other medium chain triglyceride (MCT) coconut oil. It is a quick source of energy, helps to burn fat and support cognitive function.

3) Ketoprime -Although I’ve not noticed any drastic changes in weight loss from taking this supplement, it may take more than one month of usage. I do notice fewer cravings when I usually get that mid-afternoon snack craving while at work. But, my diet isn’t completely Keto right now, so I believe that will need to change first in order to notice much better results. What I do not like is the taste and amount of time it takes to dissolve in my mouth, which makes the taste that much more unbearable. For the cost of this one product I could buy one or two bags of coffee and Brain Octane Oil, so I’m uncertain if I will continue using this supplement.

4) Truffled Chocolate Coffee Beans -These are one of the best chocolate covered coffee beans I have EVER had! They are made with Bulletproof upgraded coffee beans and dusted with Upgraded Chocolate for an additional energy boost! I don’t feel like I’m ‘cheating’ when having these delightful morsels.

 

FTC: This post contains affiliate links. I am affiliated with Bulletproof, but I purchased the products mentioned in this post. I was not compensated for this post. All opinions are 100% honest and my own. The overall description of the products and benefits were adapted or taken from information provided by Bulletproof. 

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BECCA Cosmetics Velvet Blurring Primer – Perfecting Base

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Influenster sent me a complimentary FULL SIZE bottle of the BECCA Cosmetics Velvet Blurring Primer – Perfecting Base for testing and review purposes, and I love it so far! This primer is perfect for warmer days to keep your makeup looking fresh. It really does the trick to prevent my foundation from caking up, and it blurs pores and fine lines ALL day. The primer is a liquid-to-powder blurring primer that starts out with a peachy tint, but when you apply it, the tint disappears into your skin and really does give a porcelain smooth, airbrushed finish as BECCA claims it will do.

I have sensitive skin, hormonal acne and scarring from acne and 2nd degree burns that are VERY hard to smooth out with ANY primer… Until I used the BECCA Velvet Primer, I was still searching for the closest to ‘perfect’ primer out there. I’ve tried every type by every brand… drugstore and high-end alike, and I think BECCA has won my vote for the best primer! Although the price tag is a bit high, if it works, it is well worth it. Another feature that I adore about this primer is that it is antioxidant rich and infused with hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and E and it is perfect for all skin types!

 

 

I used to rely on blotting papers mid-day to absorb oil and refresh my makeup during the warmer months, but this primer holds up to where I don’t need blotting papers! You cannot even feel this on your skin, it is so weightless. I do prefer a tube for the delivery method, rather than a pump so I can cut the end of the tube when its almost gone so I can use every drop, but so far so good. 

Purchase on QVC and receive a FREE Opal Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid Highlighter:  http://www.qvc.com/BECCA-Velvet-Blurring-Primer-%26-Opal-Skin-Perfecting.product.A301101.html?sc=NAVLIST

 

PRO Tip: Make sure your skin is gently exfoliated and moisturized before applying this primer to help prevent a flaky or dry appearance AND remember is that you have to shake the bottle well before using.

 

FTC: This is a sponsored review which contains affiliate links. I received this product complimentary from Influenster in return for my evaluation, testing and review, but all opinions are 100% honest and my own. My opinion and this review are based on my personal experience with the product. The overall description of the product, benefits and ingredients were adapted or taken from information provided by Influenster.

 

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Plump & Shape Lips in 2 minutes!

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Why spend💰💰💰on painful and irreversible lip injections, when CandyLipz lip plumpers are an affordable and safe lip plumpers that have clinical short & long term plumping results!? I’m all about taking the natural route when it comes to beauty. I don’t like the idea of foreign things being injected into my body, so I did a lot of research on at-home lip plumping devices before I decided to purchase the CandyLipz Mini Cherry lip plumper, and I LOVE it!

Since using the Mini Cherry CandyLipz lip plumper, I have achieved a little more fullness in my lips naturally without the need for surgery. It is possible! I use my CandyLipz lip plumper each morning after using a scrub and lip balm. I find that the results are better and the effects last longer after using a lip scrub rub and lip balm. And, I use my CandyLipz lip plumper at night before bed after using a lip scrub and lip balm… and wake up to soft and naturally plumped lips. 💋 Using CandyLipz keeps full up to 2 hours after each application, and after 60 days of use, twice per day, volume is increased by 36% of your lips original size 💏🙌 The immediate results are very satisfying and I’m looking forward to the long-term results! Immediately after using my CandyLipz, any tiny lines around my mouth disappear and the lines in my nasolobial folds are plumped up. Those are just added bonuses to using this product!

If you’re considering getting lip injections or having some other type of surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of your lips, I highly recommend trying a lip plumper by CandyLipz first. This way, you can see immediately what your lips would look like as if you had surgery, and the beauty is that the results are reversible with this! With surgical procedures, there is maintenance, and uncertainty… and over time as you age, your delicate, sensitive lips will suffer from procedures that they don’t deserve. And personally, it scares the heck out of me to think of the possibility of nerve damage from ANY kind of surgical procedures.

 

FTC: This post contains affiliate links. I am affiliated with CandyLipz, but I purchased the product mentioned in this post. I was not compensated for this post. All opinions are 100% honest and my own. The overall description of the product, image, benefits and ingredients were adapted or taken from information provided by CandyLipz.

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Trophy Skin BlueMD Blue Light Therapy For Acne

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For several months, I’ve been using the BlueMD Blue Light Therapy from @TrophySkin and it has changed my skin so much that I could never be without it. For the first 30 days, I used the device 3-5 days per week for 15-20 minutes each session (one session lasts five minutes). Within the first week of use, the redness and inflammation in my skin dissipated dramatically and my acne appeared to be healing much quicker. After the first month of usage, a few old acne scars that looked like sun damage (not pitted scars) had become lighter in appearance. The BlueMD does not irritate my skin, it is non-invasive, and there is no ‘down time’ after a treatment, and I can take it with me when travelling if I need to. If you’re reading this, thinking about cost of the BlueMD, you would pay much more at a MedSpa or Dermatologist’s office. The cost of blue light acne therapy ranges from $40 for a single treatment to about $1,000 to $1,500 for a full treatment package, including several weekly sessions. The BlueMD can be used thousands of times without needing ‘refill cartridges’ and the LED lights are of professional quality. If you’re still on the fence, and thinking about the cost of the BlueMd, I can help you with a discount: Get 10% OFF with coupon code: ninesacloud

Because my acne is usually on my neck and on both sides of my face around my ears, I use the device 2-3 times per week and each session is usually 15-20 minutes. I keep my BlueMD safely tucked away under a table so it is easily accessible whenever I would like to get in a quick treatment. In the mornings, I usually get in a 5-10 minute session, and at night, I may use it for 20 minutes, depending on the severity of my breakouts and how much time I have.

Depending on your skin type and the frequency of usage, your results will vary from the outcome of others that have used this device. You also may notice a little dryness of flaky skin patches. Make sure you follow the user manual and visit the website or call customer service with any questions or concerns you may have about the device.

The first two photos were taken indoors when I had very red, inflamed and irritated active acne. The third photo is me on a ‘good day’ in natural lighting with a smoothing filter, when I only had one blemish on my forehead and a couple under my chin that you can’t see in the photo. The sun damage on my orbital bone appears lighter also.

 
If you suffer from any type of blemishes, I highly recommend that you try the BlueMD by Trophy Skin.

Topicals can only do so much for helping to clear existing breakouts, so sometimes you need extra help to alleviate the inflammation, prevent future breakouts and kill the acne-causing bacteria. That is where the BlueMD comes in. In addition to your regular topical products that you use for clearing your blemishes, the BlueMD will kill the acne causing bacteria. Cleaning up your diet is also another way to help clear blemishes from the inside out.

 

FTC: This is a sponsored review which contains affiliate links. I received this product complimentary from Trophy Skin through Revfluence in return for my evaluation, testing and review, but all opinions are 100% honest and my own. My opinion and this review are based on my personal experience with the product.

 

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Wishtrend. & Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream

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I’m so thankful for the Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream that I received complimentary from Wishtrend to test and review. I can apply a small amount to a few irritated blemishes and in the morning the redness is gone and the irritation calms down significantly! Its even more soothing when put in the fridge before use for an added cooling effect. I have also used this cream after an at-home dermaroller or dermastamp treatment to help soothe and calm my skin, and immediately after hair removal on my upper lip and brow area. It works wonders for calming skin irritation after hair removal! I will be using this cream as long as Klairs continues to make it. ​​

If you suffer from irritated skin, blemishes, etc. I highly recommend this cream as a spot treatment for affected areas!

Wishtrend is my favorite source for the latest in Korean beauty products. They discover products from up and coming brands and offer the best in quality at a reasonable price. Wishtrend is a very informative source for Korean beauty products because they regularly post helpful tips and videos on social media and the Wishtrend website.

My favorite ways to shop Wishtrend are Brand Packages, which include brands like CosRx, Klairs, etc. AND…

Wish Offers which are Top-Rated Special Offers, such as:

  • SOL-KIT or Solution Kit, this offer is made in order to recommend the solutions that help to solve your skin or hair concerns. Its useful if you don’t know what items you need to choose.
  • BEAUTY STEAL, offers items with some gifts at a discounwish-offered price. You would be satisfied with the offer if you want to get more items and samples.
  • WISHBOX, a limited box. Even though you really want it, but you may not be able to get it because Wishtrend limits the quantity. Continuously, it will be compared to various beauty items monthly.
  • WISH RECIPE, Sometimes, Less is more. Wish Recipe is definitely ‘less’, but ‘more’ than expected. Even though its compact, the effects are powerful. It is designed to minimize the complicated steps of skincare and give you ‘the’ special recipe for any skin concerns. Specialized recipes will help you get the skin you deserve.
  • WISH, TRY, LOVE  bundles are limited-time, limited-availability bundles of the most popular deals.

 

FTC: This is a sponsored review which contains affiliate links. I received this product complimentary from Wishtrend in return for my evaluation, testing and review, but all opinions are 100% honest and my own. My opinion and this review are based on my personal experience with the product. The overall description of the product, benefits and ingredients were adapted or taken from information provided by Wishtrend.

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A few bareMinerals faves from QVC

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A huge thank you to @bareminerals & @qvc for offering bareMinerals products on EasyPay! With EasyPay, I’m able to use my debit card instead of credit, get several items home for less and make payments over time, instead of choosing which items to pass up at Sephora or bareMinerals.com when I can only afford one or two items at full price. Its a no-brainer for me to shop QVC. bareMinerals will always be one of my favorite brands. This is a line of cosmetics with ingredients that my skin loves, and I swear by the products now just like I did when there was only foundation, mineral veil, blush and brushes that were only available to purchase by mail catalog or infomercial/phone order.

I’m on my second compact of the barePRO Performance Wear Powder Foundation with brush (Item #A289152) and I am loving the new barePRO Liquid Foundation that also comes with a brush! (Item #A291486) I always check QVC first for beauty TSV’s (Today’s Special Value) worldwide launches, deluxe sizes and Easy Pay offers. Whenever a set includes a free brush for little to no extra charge, its like icing on the cake!

UPDATE 8/25/2017: I love the formula and wear of the barePRO Liquid Foundation, but there are a couple of important factors that I must mention. If you do not gently exfoliate and properly moisturize before applying, your lines and pores will be more apparent. Whatever shade you think will suit your skintone the best, you should go lighter because it oxidizes quite a bit after applying on the skin. For example: I wear DAWN in the barePRO Performance Wear Powder Foundation, but the same shade in the barePRO Liquid Foundation is much darker than the powder.

If you love bareMinerals as much as I do, you really should check out QVC for product exclusives that you can only buy from QVC, Value Sets, Super-Size items only available on QVC, and TSV’s, which are sets which usually contain product launches that QVC offers before they are even available in-store or on the bareMinerals website… And QVC has a no-hassle returns and exchange, which is another bonus!

 

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I am affiliated with QVC and BareMinerals, but all products mentioned in this post were purchased by me. I was not compensated for this post. All opinions are 100% honest and my own. The overall description of the product, image, benefits and ingredients were adapted or taken from information provided by QVC and bareMinerals.

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Ocha & Co. Matcha Green Tea Powder & Tea Accessories

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Ocha & Co. offers award winning Japanese Green Tea, Matcha Powder & Tea Accessories. Today, I made a matcha tea latte with almond milk with the organic Matcha green tea powder, and it was perfection! I have tried several Matcha tea powders from other brands, and the quality is nowhere near the quality of Ocha & Co. You can use Matcha powder in smoothies, lattes, recipes, or drink it straight.

Matcha contains antioxidants, catechins. One specific catechin called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg) makes up 60% of the catechins in Matcha Green Tea. Out of all the antioxidants, EGCg is the most widely recognized for its cancer fighting properties.

In addition to being widely recognized for its cancer fighting properties, Matcha has so many more positive health benefits. Matcha enhances calm, boosts memory and concentration, increases energy and levels of endurance, burns calories, detoxifies the body, fortifies the immune system, improves cholesterol, and provides sustainable energy without the crash that the effect that caffeine in coffee can have.

Ocha & Co. Japanese Kyoto Uji Matcha Green Tea Powder

Kyoto Uji Matcha is Ocha & Co.’s highest grade matcha, prepared from young, first green tea leaves at Uji in Kyoto, the birthplace of the Japanese tea ceremony. The flavor is mild and mellow, with a slightly sweet aftertaste and none of the bitterness found in lower grade Matcha tea powders. This is truly a top quality matcha, the closest you can get to a ceremonial grade without the price tag. The color is a vibrant green and has the smoothest taste of any other Matcha powders I have EVER had.

Ocha & Co. Organic Japanese Matcha Green Tea Powder

Ocha & Co.’s Japanese organically certified Matcha green tea powder is from Shizuoka, Japan. Young, first flush green leaves are picked and quickly steamed to seal in the goodness before processing and are 100% natural without any additives. The tea is grown in perfect conditions for tea production in some of the highest plantations in the Japan. The value is incredible for a high-quality organic Japanese Matcha.

 

HOW TO MAKE MATCHA THE TRADITIONAL JAPANESE WAY

Why not make Japanese Matcha the traditional way using a Chasen (whisk) and Chashaku (scoop) and drink it the way it is enjoyed in Japan. Follow the instructions in the illustration using only hot water to make Ushicha (light matcha drink); add extra powder and make Koicha (thicker matcha drink) used in Japanese tea ceremonies. Slow down and savor the intense flavors and aroma of these drinks and focus on the day ahead. Sipping from a Chawan (Japanese matcha bowl) will heighten the experience.

FTC: This is a sponsored review. I received this product complimentary from Ocha & Co. in return for my evaluation, testing and review, but all opinions are 100% honest and my own. My opinion and this review are based on my personal experience with the product. The overall description of the product, benefits and ingredients were adapted or taken from information provided by Ocha & Co.

 

 

 

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