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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26 Jul 2016
by linettefm
in Beauty, Grooming, Health and Beauty, Product Samples, Product testing, Review, Samples, Styling
Tags: #LashesForDays, #LashSERUM, #LashSERUM #UltraLash #Lashes #LashesForDays, 2-Hexanediol, Amazon Beauty, Aqua (Water), ASIN: B01GS9PKJW, Beauty Enhancements, beauty treatments, Brows, Caprylyl Glycol, Cosmetics, CREATE THICKER, Cruelty free, DERMATOLOGIST & CLINICALLY TESTED, Eyebrow Growth Serums, Eyelash Enhancing Serum, Eyelash Growth Serum 3.5ml, Eyelash growth serums, Eyelashes, FULLER, Glutamic Acid (L), Glycerine, Hydrolyed Starch Phosphate, irritation-free and allergy-free formula, Lashes, Lecithin 1, longer lashes, Made in the USA, Malus Domestica (Apple) Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Mannitol, MORE DEFINED BROW, New York Biology, Panthenol (D), Pentapeptide-17, Phenoxyethanol, Phytic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract, skin care, Sodium Chloride Disodium Succinate, Swiss Apple Stem Cells and Botanical Complex Tricholasty®, THICKER, Tropolone, UltraLASH, UltraLASH Eyelash Growth Serum, UPC: 689860970335, Xanthan Gum


I have tried many lash serums in the past and it was mostly for enhancement purposes, since thankfully my lashes are still kicking! Before I was a coconut oil user but a few times coconut oil ended up in my eye and especially at night when you are trying to wind down to go to bed, a burning eye is not exactly pleasant. I was then seeing a TV screen or computer one blurry until the next day, so I have opted for serums that condition and nourish my lashes. The great part about these serums, is their dual job duties. You can also use it on your eyebrows in case you over plucked or just have thinning eyebrows. I found myself using them to fix my boo-boos, when I left myself a spot or shortened them a little too much on the edge. These serums came to the rescue but I quickly found out they are not all made equally.

Retail Price Point: On Amazon, the serum retails for $21.50 and shipping is free for Prime members.

Ingredients (as listed on website):
Aqua (Water), Glycerine, Hydrolyed Starch Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Pentapeptide-17, Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract, Malus Domestica (Apple) Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Mannitol, Panthenol (D), Glutamic Acid (L), Xanthan Gum, Lecithin 1, 2- Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride Disodium Succinate, Tropolone, Phenoxyethanol, Phytic Acid.

Verdict:
New York Biology was kind enough to send me a bottle of their UltraLASH growth serum to try. The serum has a nice brush applicator that is easy to control and holds just enough of the solution to apply as needed. A couple strokes is all that I needed to get full coverage. It’s easy to get in areas from the corners to where the eyebrows may be thicker, like the center area of where my brow arches. I tested the product for about two weeks and while the serum conditioned my eye brows nicely, I did find it darkened them a little so I think this came from the hairs getting a little more conditioning. My brows did not over grow but they definitely improved in condition, sort of like when you use a new conditioner on your hair and your hair appears healthier and improving both in texture and looks. That is pretty much the effect I accomplished here. I was happy with the results and because application is a once a day requirement, I just applied the product at night and it never interfered with my make-up, or did it irritate my skin. I know this serum is geared first towards lashes, but I am satisfied so far how my lashes are doing on their own, so I opted to just focus on my eyebrows. That is what is great about the New York Biology UltraLash serum, you can use is both on your upper lashes and/or brows!
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I received the above product(s) free of charge from New York Biology. 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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20 May 2015
by linettefm
in Giveaway, Health and Beauty, Product Samples, Product testing, Review, Samples, Sweepstakes & Giveaway
Tags: Amazon Beauty, Animal Friendly, Aqua (Water), ASIN: B00UT0AFFG, beauty, Caprylyl Glycol, Conditioning of your eyelashes and brows, Contest, Darkening of the color of your eyelashes and brows, eye lashes, eye looks, EYEBROW AND EYELASH CONDITIONER, Eyebrow enhancers, eyebrow growth serum, eyebrows, Eyelash enhancers, eyelash growth serum, Eyelash growth serums, Eyelashes, Eyes, fuller eyebrows, fuller lashes, Giveaway, Glutamic Acid (L), Glycerine, Good Manufacturing Practices & Made in USA, hair growth, health and beauty, healthy eye lashes, Hydrolyed Starch Phosphate, IncreduLASH, IncreduLash by VIDI, IncreduLASH Review, Item model number: 820103381666, Lecithin 1, longer eyebrows, longer eyelashes, longer lashes, Longer lashes and brows, Malus Domestica (Apple) Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Mannitol, MYRISTOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-17, ncreduLash rapid lash growth stimulator & lengthener, No prescription needed, Panthenol (D), Paraben free, Phenoxyethanol, Phytic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Primers, Product testing, Prostaglandin free, Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract, Review, Review Tags: 2-Hexanediol, serums, skin care, Skincare, Sodium Chloride Disodium Succinate, Speed of growth of your lashes and brows, Sweeps, sweepstakes, THICKER EYELASHES & EYEBROWS, Thicker eyelashes and brows, Tropolone, UPC: 820103381666, VIDI, VIDI Beauty, VIDI Skincare, with no nasty side effects, Xanthan Gum

*********GIVEAWAY********

Get your own IncreduLASH Enhancer Serum for Eyelashes and Eyebrows bottle by entering today! The product will be provided by the manufacture, VIDI Skincare and they will ship the winner one bottle (a $39 value) and all you have to do is:
- Like VIDI Skincare’s Facebook page
- Follow VIDI Skincare via Twitter
- Leave a comment on the Review page for IncreduLASH: http://wp.me/p2B5Rd-1oW
and that is all! Winner will be notified on May 25th. I will then forward the information to VIDI Skincare, which will send the winner a free bottle! Good Luck!


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20 May 2015
by linettefm
in Beauty, Giveaway, Health and Beauty, Product testing, Review
Tags: 2-Hexanediol, Amazon Beauty, Amazon Coupon Code, Amazon Discount, Amazon promo Code, Amazon Promo Code TOMO2115, Amazon Promos, Animal Friendly, Aqua (Water), ASIN: B00UT0AFFG, beauty, Caprylyl Glycol, Conditioning of your eyelashes and brows, Contest, Darkening of the color of your eyelashes and brows, eye lashes, eye looks, EYEBROW AND EYELASH CONDITIONER, Eyebrow enhancers, eyebrow growth serum, eyebrows, Eyelash enhancers, eyelash growth serum, Eyelash growth serums, Eyelashes, Eyes, fuller eyebrows, fuller lashes, Giveaway, Glutamic Acid (L), Glycerine, Good Manufacturing Practices & Made in USA, hair growth, healthy eye lashes, Hydrolyed Starch Phosphate, IncreduLASH, IncreduLash by VIDI, IncreduLASH Review, Item model number: 820103381666, Lecithin 1, longer eyebrows, longer eyelashes, longer lashes, Longer lashes and brows, Malus Domestica (Apple) Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Mannitol, MYRISTOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-17, ncreduLash rapid lash growth stimulator & lengthener, No prescription needed, Panthenol (D), Paraben free, Phenoxyethanol, Phytic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Primers, Prostaglandin free, Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract, Review, serums, skin care, Skincare, Sodium Chloride Disodium Succinate, Speed of growth of your lashes and brows, Sweeps, sweepstakes, THICKER EYELASHES & EYEBROWS, Thicker eyelashes and brows, Tropolone, UPC: 820103381666, VIDI, VIDI Beauty, VIDI Skincare, with no nasty side effects, Xanthan Gum


We have all seen the commercials for the product that increases eyelash growth and it’s something that we all want and/or need. Well, more like want! I’m not going to see my doctor to discuss my healthy lashes and then pay for a prescribed product. That is just not happening here! I can see though, like purchasing a mascara doing the same when it comes to using a serum. I buy serums for my skin, so why not buy something for my lashes too?
VIDI is a skincare company that offers an eyelash/eyebrow serum as part of their beauty line. This is my first time working with VIDI and they were kind enough to send me the product to give it a 4-week try, plus a GIVEAWAY*

IncreduLASH is a product that nourishes your own natural eyelashes and promotes growth, plus it comes with 0% of the risks and side effects, which are associated with other products on the market, including the prescribed brands. Permanent darkening of my eye’s skin is not something I am willing to risk when the dark circles look is not my cup of tea! It’s a serum that can be applied to encourage growth to your eyebrows in case you plucked one too many in your lifetime or with age, we tend to start getting growth that is no longer fuller or longer in length. I’m so far so good when it comes to my lashes and thankfully I was blessed with both eyebrows that are as full as my lashes. I just wanted to enhance the look and also test how effective and how quick it worked. It took me 3 months to get Coconut oil to show it’s effects on my eyebrows when I read they need to be moisturized too. Eyebrow gels, cosmetics, and anything you use to temporarily darken or make your eyebrows look fuller and thicker……well, they tend to stress them out too. Yup, that means you get thinning and just loss of hairs and lashes, which then means you need more cosmetics to get the look you want that is being compromised by the product(s) you use (the never ending cycle). I use a clear eyebrow gel and I noticed that my skin, plus the hairs get dehydrated over time. I then started to apply oils to my eyebrows but this is only something I can do at night, as oily eyebrows is not something I have heard is the “gotta have it” look at the moment :).
Ingredients (as listed on the website): Aqua (Water), Glycerine, Hydrolyed Starch Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract, Malus Domestica (Apple) Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Mannitol, Panthenol (D), Glutamic Acid (L), Xanthan Gum, Lecithin 1, 2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride Disodium Succinate, Tropolone, Phenoxyethanol, and Phytic Acid.
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Application:
Simple to apply and like anything you use in that area, just watch it when it comes to getting it in your eye. Hey, even Coconut oil hurts when it starts travelling into my eye! You simply take the wand and brush along the eye’s skin where your lashes start (the root, per say). One continuous stroke on each eye and done. You also apply the serum after freshly washing your face because the surface must be clean and free of anything else, like with most serums should be applied to any skin area (i.e. thinner product in texture gets applied first). You only use it once a day too, so it really is easy to work into any beauty regimen. For eyebrow use, the same application principle as your eyes applies and make sure the product dries and absorbs before applying anything else.
Retail Price Point: $39.75 via Amazon and one bottle lasts up to 6 months.
Verdict:
I added IncreduLASH to my nightly beauty routine and used it only once a day on my lashes. I use the product as a “spot corrector” on one eyebrow because I had an “oops” while plucking and created a spot that was missing 2 to 3 hairs. Yes, my spot would eventually yield hairs again but I’m a girl that has little patience when it comes to my boo-boos being corrected. The serum by VIDI states most start seeing results within 2 weeks. I can say by 2.5 weeks, my lashes felt and looked nicer. I had zero stragglers like when you have those mini lashes that began to grow and they are too short to notice before you apply mascara, but then obstruct your vision once you do! Those mini lashes drive me crazy and I then have to use the mascara wand’s tip to make them stick to a lash-buddy that is of normal length……I have also plucked them when they don’t play nice. Yes, it starts the process of growing again but I then hope the new lash heard the screams of the last lash being plucked and will behave :). It was nice not having to deal with shorties, so that was a definite positive that I saw from IncreduLASH’s results. I also found the texture of the hairs were enhanced I lost less when I curled my lashes and/or washed the mascara off. Sometimes I even lost none! Next, the spot on my eyebrow. What spot? By week three the spot was a thing of the pass and from my experience, it would take me a month and a half to see those mistakes show any hairs that are long enough and I did not need to blot some eyebrow pencil to cover it up. IncreduLASH does work and because you use so little product upon application, it makes the investment sting less when it comes to sticker price. I use less mascara and like this natural fuller lash look that did not need a doctor’s visit to get. I’m a DIY gal and especially when it comes to beauty solutions and IncreduLASH is a soultion that works, plus VIDI guarantees it!
Start your Summer with lashes that flutter and brows that WOW at:
****GIVEAWAY***** Details:
I will posting a giveaway soon, so stay posted but start by liking VIDI’s Facebook page and Twitter page, and leaving a comment on this review. That means you have a head start on entering!!!
I received the above product(s) free of charge from VIDI (IncreduLASH). 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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