13 Oct 2016
by linettefm
in Beauty, Grooming, Health and Beauty, Product Samples, Product testing, Review, Samples
Tags: #HydroPeptide, 1, 1-2 Hexanediol, 2-Hexanediol, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-30 (Relaxing Peptide), Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Relaxing Peptide), Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 (Defensive Peptide), Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 (Anti-Dark Circle Peptide), aging skin, aging skin issues, ALLANTOIN, Aminomethyl Propanol, Aminopeptidase, anti-aging, Anti-Wrinkle Travel Set, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Arctostaphylos UvaUrsi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Arginine (Antioxidant Peptide), Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide (Triple Action Peptide), Artificial Fragrance free, Azeloyl Tetrapeptide-23 (Anti-Glycation Peptide), Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, beauty, Bentonite, Bismuth Oxychloride (CL 77163), Bismuth Oxychloride (CL77163), Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), C12-14 Isoparaffin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C12-C15 Alkyl Benzoate, C13-15 Alkane, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Caffeine, Camellia Oleifera (Japanese Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Oil, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinesis (White Tea) Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Ceramide III, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Esters, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Chrysin, Citral, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium (Orange) Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Callus Culture Extract (Orange Stem Cell), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Oil, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Glucoside, Coenzyme A, Copper PCA, Coupon, coupon code, Cucumber Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativius (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Decyl Glucoside, deluxe size, Dextran, Dextrin, DIMETHICONE, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate (Relaxing Peptide), Dipeptide-2 (Anti-Puffiness Peptide), Discount Code, disodium edta, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Echinacia Purpurea Extract, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Exfoliating Cleanser, Eye Authority, Face Lift, Fine Lines, Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Glucosamine HCl, gluten free, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Glycolic Acid**, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Extract, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf Extract, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, hydrogenated lecithin, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein (Black Pearl Peptide), Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (Moisture-Binding Peptide), Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein (Moisture-Binding Peptide), HydroPeprtide Promo Code, HydroPeptide Coupon Code, HydroPeptide travel clutch, Hydroxethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloylodimethyltaurate Copolymer, Hydroxysuccinimide, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Jojoba Esters, Kaolin, lactic acid, Lactobacillus Ferment (Peptide Preservative), Lactobacillus Ferment (Preservative Peptide), lecithin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate (Raphanus Sativus Root Extract) (Peptide Preservative), Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate (Raphanus Sativus Root Extract) (Preservative Peptide), limonene, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Menthyl Lactate, Methylisothiazolinone, Mica, minis, Morus Alba (Mulberry) Leaf Extract, Oligopeptide-68 (Brightening Peptide), ON-THE-GO-GLOW, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide (Lifting Peptide), Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3 (Anti-Puffiness Peptide), Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (Lifting Peptide), Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Root Extract, Panthenol, Parabens free, Pearl Powder (Illuminating Peptide), PEG-100 Stearate, peg-8, PEG’s free, Pentapeptide-18 (Relaxing Peptide), Pentapeptide-28 (Energizing Peptide), Phenoxyethanol, Phenoxyethanol free, Phthalatefree, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polysorbate 20, polysorbate 60, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Pre-Treatment Toner, propanediol, Protease, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides, Pseudoalteromonas Expolysaccharides, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract (Hydration Peptide), Purfiying Mask, retinyl palmitate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, skin care, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein (Foaming Peptide), Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Isostearate, Sodium Oleate, Sodium PCA, Squalane, Steareth-20, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Sucrose Dilaurate, Sulfates free, Superoxide Dismutase, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, titanium dioxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, travel size, Tripeptide-1 (Plumping Peptide), Tripeptide-10 Citrulline (Plumping Peptide), Tropolone, Ubiquinone, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Water, Water (Aqua), wrinkles, Xanthan Gum, Yeast Polysaccharides


In the beauty world there is one thing that has really triumphed when it comes to brand awareness……sample sizes. Whether you call them deluxe size, trial size, travel or just plain samples, being able to try and not invest the full dollar amount towards a product has really yielded dividends both for the consumer and brand-names. I see beauty items like medications, in where you have one popular product that works with many but not all. I have used foundations that get out of the world ratings and then I use it and have a what are they talking about moment. This is why I love being able to try without getting the full sting and not feel bad if a product is not for me.
HydroPeptide believes in the same. A company that is brave enough and confident about what they make, that they decided why not make travel size products for consumers to try and see if they like them. If you become a fan, you can then later buy the full size and also the travel size for those weekend getaways.

I was sent the Anti-wrinkle travel set called, “On the Go Glow“. The set comes with:
- Exfoliating Cleanser
- Pre-Treatment Toner
- Purfiying Mask
- Eye Authority
- Face Lift
- Everything you need and even a beautiful and useful size pouch to carry the HydroPeptide products along with any mini shampoo and conditioners to complete your travel to-go bag.

Verdict:
The regimen is simple. I welcome that not only when travelling but when trying a brand. I always follow the directions to see if the products yield the claims made. This kit left nothing untreated and except for adding my spot acne cream when needed, I just used the HydroPeptide set exclusively. The solutions are light when applied and like the eye cream and face lift, my skin was left feeling fresh after about day 4 of use. By this I mean that I had a natural and healthy sheen without any ill effects of transitioning over to using HydroPeptide exclusively. The mask is out of this world when it comes to clarifying and not over drying. The mask really needs a light application that is thin and even and I am not kidding, your skin’s surface changes after removal. I mean serious positive changes that also helped any acne/blemishes I was suffering from pre to post breakout. The entire set played well with my skin and even though I am not a fan and believer of toners, I can say the refreshing and balanced pH was something that changed my mind about my opinion of toners. This toner is also a “pre-treatment”, so it’s a way to prep your skin for absorption of the coming products after you have exfoliated and washed your face. I get it! It makes sense with this system and I did not view it as an add-on that was wasted. The eye cream is thick but because you use the dab method and a 1/2 a pea size, just with the warmth of my skin, the product quickly was absorbed. I was left with just a thin layer that I call “good left-overs” because it’s there to protect and continue nourishing my skin as needed. This system by HydroPeptide is an AM and PM kit. Many anti aging systems are geared towards only night use because of the ingredients maybe being to harsh for morning and day time use. Some acids tend to activate worse in sunlight but that is what sunscreen is for and I don’t ever skip on treatments of this kind because just one safeguard means you can get double the benefits, so don’t skip on SPF and you will be fine. I noticed the eye area was my biggest improvement and while I would love to boast that just get the eye cream and go, I have to realize I used everything as directed and that unison of products is very likely the cause for the positive effects. Using 1/2 a pea size on the eye cream and just a pea size for the face cream, I could see the deal with the kit. Just look at the ingredients on the site and these are serious products when it comes to results and free from sulphates to artificial fragrances and anything that is added as fillers with most beauty brands designed towards anti aging formulas. I never understood why companies add ingredients that cause aging and/or irritations and still advertise the items as anti wrinkle care. It’s nice when a company like HydroPeptide comes along and removes the fillers and just works on what you want, your skin and getting the most of the results for the money you invested. The “On the Go Glow” kit is just that and a great starter at just $78! I have spent more on nail polishes in one visit and walked away less satisfied.

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I received the above product(s) free of charge from HydroPeptide. I am not obligated to provide a positive or favorable review, just my honest opinion. I received no other compensation in exchange for my review. My review is based on my experience with the product and/or brand, which may differ from yours.
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30 Apr 2014
by linettefm
in Health and Beauty, Product Samples, Product testing, Review, Samples, Swaggable, Uncategorized
Tags: 3 types of Seaweeds, All hair types, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, anti-aging, Apple, Belegenza, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Castor Beans, Citric Acid (Lemon), Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Cocamidopropyl Betaine (Coconut based), Color Safe, Comfrey, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate (Vegetable based), Ethoxydiglycol, extracts, Gelidiela Acerosa (Gulfweed Seaweed) Extract, Glycol Stearate (Vegetable based), Green Tea, hair health, hair improvement, Hair Shampoo, haircare, Honey, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hypnea Musciformis (Hawaiian Seaweed) Extract, ILLustrious, Illustrious Shampoo and Cleanser, natural, nature derived, Nettle, No Sulfates, Paba-free, Panthenol, Paraben free, PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate (Coconut based), Petroleum Free, Phenoxyethanol, Phthalate-free fragrance, Polyquaternium-10 (Cellulose/thickener), Pyridoxine HCL-5-Phosphate (Vitamin B6), Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Review, Rhizome Root, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Extract, Rosemary, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Sage, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract, Sargassum Filipendula (Red Mapleweed) Extract, SD Alcohol Free, Secret Salon Ingredient, shampoo, Shampoo & Cleanser, Silicone-free, Silk Amino Acids, SLS-Free, Sodium Chloride Free, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (Coconut based), Sorbic Acid (Rowanberry distillate), Sorbitol, Sugarcane, Swaggable, Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Rhizome/Root Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA(Mineral chelator), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E

I do not receive that many items when it comes to hair products, but so far the Belegenza line makes any room they are in smell so nice and clean. I have never heard of the brand but I always welcome anything new when it comes to hair care. I have very long hair that is a mixture of normal and fine in texture but not flat or thin…..it’s really just too much hair if you ask me. I pick-up static like a balloon would (frizz central) and the only two positives I can find is it does not break easily and so far no grays (yet) 🙂 You know how people have combination skin problems, well I have those too but also combination hair ones. At least I’m consistent!
I have been using Carol’s Daughter products and very happy but I’m always hunting for something different or better.
I read up on Belegenza and their products on-line. Belengenza’s (bel-a-jen’-za) name is made up of two Italian/Latin words, where Bel meaning beauty and Gen for genesis. The company’s website was very informative and they make hair products that fit everyone’s needs. Their products are gentle but effective and very in tune with nature and using natural ingredients.
Belegenza ILLustrious Shampoo & Cleanser: The shampoo is uses natural extracts that are derived from fruit and vegetables. You have anti-aging extracts like Sugarcane, Apple, Green Tea, Nettle, Sage, Rosemary, Comfrey and Rhizome Root. You also have Castor Beans, 3 types of Seaweeds and Vitamin E and Vitamin B6. No wonder it smells so good but the scent remains welcoming, not over perfume-y. The shampoo is also color safe and free of salt and sulfates. Nothing really synthetic or at all damaging to your hair or scalp. So far I really liked their ingredients and they use an Aloe Vera base versus just selling you products that are just mostly water.
Ingredients as listed on their site:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate (Vegetable based) , Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (Coconut based), Cocamidopropyl Betaine (Coconut based), Hypnea Musciformis (Hawaiian Seaweed) Extract, Gelidiela Acerosa (Gulfweed Seaweed) Extract, Sargassum Filipendula (Red Mapleweed) Extract, Sorbitol, PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate (Coconut based), Glycol Stearate (Vegetable based) , Honey, Secret Salon Ingredient, Silk Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Rhizome/Root Extract, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Pyridoxine HCL-5-Phosphate (Vitamin B6), Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Sorbic Acid (Rowanberry distillate), Polyquaternium-10 (Cellulose/thickener) , Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium EDTA(Mineral chelator), Citric Acid (Lemon), Phthalate-free fragrance.

Performance: The product lathers up really good and even though I do not have color or chemically treated hair, the shampoo worked wonders. My hair was left feeling clean but not stripped. Very calming scent while you shower and a clean welcoming natural fragrance is left when hair dries. I liked how my hair not only looked but felt. The frizz level was very low and my hair just looks healthier. I tried both a natural (air) drying and then the second time used a blow dryer, again happy with both results.
Price Point: $22.00
I was satisfied and happy with the shampoo and it actually made me curious as to how a more suited for me formula would perform from Belegenza’s line of hair care products.
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I received the above product free of charge from Swaggable and Belegenza. I am not obligated to provide a positive or favorable review, just my honest opinion. My review is based on my experience with the product and/or brand, which may differ from yours.
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