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Aveda Shampure shampoo and conditioner review

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pictured: hair care products c/o Aveda: Aveda Shampure shampoo / Aveda Shampure Conditioner / Aveda Shampure Composition Oil / Aveda Shampure pure-fume mist

The past couple of months, my hair has been so dry! The drier air, combined with the heater pushing out dry air, has wreaked havoc on my hair! I was so thankful when Aveda sent me their Shampure shampoo and conditioner; along with the Shampure composition oil, to test out. These are hair care products I really need!

Aveda’s Shampure shampoo and conditioner have done a great job of replenishing moisture in my hair. I am also using Aveda’s Pramasana scalp cleanser every Sunday to keep my scalp squeaky clean. My hair is so happy!

The Shampure composition oil is great to put on before blow drying my hair. It helps keep my hair from getting heat damaged; and drier!

This new, limited edition pure-fume mist is also so nice to have! I can use it as a room freshener, or spray it in my hair. it smells so pretty!

What are using on your hair this winter season to combat the dry air? You can find out my winter beauty routine here.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*thank you Aveda for partnering on this post. all thoughts and opinions are my own

Perricone MD Cold Plasma review

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perricone md cold plasma review

products c/o Perricone MD: Perricone MD Cold Plasma plus face cream / Perricone MD Cold Plasma plus eye cream

Perricone MD Cold Plasma plus face cream and eye cream are new, more powerful versions of Perricone MD’s Cold Plasma creams. The Cold Plasma plus collection is said to improve loss of radiance, even out texture, even out skin tone, held mend discoloration, reduce redness, reduce enlarged pores, reduce fine line and wrinkles, as well as improve firmness.

As a GenX, Mother of three, my skin has taken a beating over my lifetime. I don’t believe in plastic surgery; but what I do believe in, is taking care of your skin, using masks, and using high quality skin care products to help combat the aging process.

My skin has an uneven tone on the bridge of my nose from years of sun exposure. I have enlarged pores in my T-Zone, and I am just starting to get fine line around my eyes, my mouth, and on my forehead. Anything I can do to combat these issues, I will do!

Perricone MD sent me their Cold Plasma plus face cream and eye cream to test; and boy am I hooked! I have been using these two products for only two weeks, and I already notice firmness in my skin. The lines which have been developing from the edges of my nose to my mouth have been reduced. I have also noticed the lines reaching across my forehead have been reduced. This face cream actually works! I wish I was able to get before and after photos of my skin, but my camera doesn’t pick up the fine lines in my face; so you will have to trust my word!

The Perricone MD Cold Plasma plus face cream and eye cream collection is lightweight, which is amazing! Nothing is worse then using a face cream which leaves a film on your skin, or clogs your pores. I am acne prone, so using a lightweight cream which absorbs into the skin, as opposed to sitting on top of it, is a must-have! Love that about Perricone MD products!

Cold Plasma plus by Perricone MD contains powerful ingredients which help fight the again process such as, Copper Tripeptides, Vitamin C Ester, and Omegas 3, 6, and 9.

Moving forward, I am using the Perricone MD Cold Plasma plus face and eye creams as my nighttime routine. You can see my daytime routine here. I love what these products are doing for my skin, and I can’t wait to see them continue to combat the aging process!

You can find the Perricone MD Cold Plasma plus collection online here.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*Thank you to Perricone MD for partnering on this post

Diorific Emerald nail polish from the Dior Holiday 2017 collection

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dior emerald nail polish holidays 2017 review

pictured: Dior Diorific Emerald nail polish from the Dior Holiday 2017 beauty collection

J’Adore Dior! Ah Dior! Why are you so fabulous?! Diorific Emerald nail polish is an earth-shattering, sparkling holiday green nail polish; unlike any other green polish out there for the holiday season. The entire Dior holiday 2017 nail polish collection is absolutely amazing.

I would have purchased all four colors, but I couldn’t justify repeating hues I already had in my nail arsenal for such a short season. But this green! Dior Emerald is worth every penny; and more!

The photo above shows Diorific Emerald nail polish against a green lawn, so you can see how the color plays against green. The photo below is set against my usual pool water background; and the polish appears to take on more of a blue hue. Emerald by Dior is a true blue-green hue which captures the colors it is around. It may look more blue in one light, and more green in another.

Diorific Emerald nail polish has teeny-tiny sparkles which catch the light and make the polish shine. It is a festive green which is easy to wear with the season’s color palette. This is the perfect nail polish to wear on a daily basis since it doesn’t scream “party!” yet still exudes a festive, holiday vibe. Love that!

I tested out Diorific Emerald nail polish is one base coat, and two coats of color. I did not use a top coat. Dior nail polish tends to be long lasting, so I didn’t feel the need to use a top coat. Two coats of color was perfect. It is not a cream polish, so Emerald by Dior doesn’t streak. It applies smoothly and leaves a shimmering, solid color. My only complaint is the Diorific application brush. I prefer the regular Dior nail polish brush which is better balanced. The Diorific application brush is too short, and the handle is awkward. Applying this nail polish is a chore; but I do it because the color is so fabulous!

You can find Diorific Emerald nail polish for holiday 2017 season online here.

Dior holiday 2017 nail polish collection: Diorific nail polish:

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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