“This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.” #betternaturedpartner #goodcleanfun #athomehaircolor #lovemybetternatured Here’s a fact: I am not an amateur in d.i.y hair coloring. I’ve actually been coloring my hair for years now. I like it because it saves me time and money of course, plus I have fine hair so it’s not really that hard for me to color my hair. Another thing is, I know exactly what kind of products that I used for my hair. I also love discovering new hair color brands and one of them is Better Natured™ Hair Color. The great thing about Better Natured™ Hair Color is that it’s naturally derived*. That means it has vegan formulas, with a base containing coconut oil + a Triple Plant Milk Blend of Coconut, Tahitian Palm & White Orchid Milks. It has also natural Arginine to enhance color deposition. The level of ammonia in Better Natured is optimized per shade to ensure the best gray coverage and color result for that level. Better Natured also contains a high pure pigment load for vibrant, perfectly true to tone color. It is also gentle on the hair and scalp and it smells good with its light floral fragrance. So those are the reasons why I love Better Natured™ Hair Color. Feel free to take THE HAIR COLOR QUIZ. *Better Natured™ hold themselves to high standards and use the Global ISO Standard 16128 which defines naturally-derived as a plant or mineral derived material and water which is found in nature and has undergone limited processing. At-Home Hair Coloring Tutorial Better Natured Hair Color can be mixed using a bowl and brush or an applicator bottle. Measure 20 V developer into applicator bottle. 2. Add 2 fl. oz/60 ml of color into applicator bottle or bowl. Shake or mix well. 3. Apply to dry hair. 4. Apply to dry hair. Time it for 35 minutes. Rinse well after application, shampoo and condition. Before and After The after result picture is on the right. I used the Better Natured 5A Light Ash Brown. My hair color on the left looks really rusty and orangey. I don’t like it. I like the tone of my hair color on the right, it’s exactly what I want to achieve. Plus it’s healthy-looking. After I colored my hair, I used Better Nature Hydrating Leave-In Milk to soften, prep, and detangle my hair. Then, I used Better Natured Heat Styling Lotion. It protects hair from heat and humidity, it prevents frizz and preps hair for a soft finish. Then I sprayed Better Natured Beachy Textured Spray to hold the curls, adds volume, and gives a beachy textured look. I really love my hair color, it’s exactly what I want to achieve. Most of all, it’s healthy-looking. No more rusty-orangey hair. It’s just perfect! You can purchase this product at www.betternatured.com. Use **APRIL25 at checkout for 25% off your product order. cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. One per customer. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Offer available while supplies last. Valid only in the U.S. **With Promo Code. Offer valid for any purchase on the Better Natured Site. Continental US only. Limit one coupon per customer. Void if reproduced or prohibited by law. Redeemable online only at https://betternatured.com/ with promo code. Not valid with any other promo code or manufacturer coupon(s), rebates, offers, or discounts. Not valid on returns, exchanges, or prior purchases. Valid beginning February 15, 2021, and expires March 31, 2021. While Supplies Last. Void if expired, reproduced, altered, copied, sold, purchased, transferred, or exchanged to any person, firm, or group prior to store redemption, or where prohibited or restricted by law. Any other use constitutes fraud. Consumer: You pay any sales tax. Henkel Corporation, acting through its Zotos Professional. Thank you so much for reading!
Summer Skincare with “For The Biome”
As per Paul the founder of For The Biome (Bi-om) “Your keratinocytes are smiling.” That’s exactly what it is. When I was taking Physiology and Anatomy class way back when I was in dental school, I remember how keratinocytes, the outer-most surface layer of our skin, naturally renew every 30 days or so. When we were younger, our skin renewed a lot more often. That explains why our babies have the smoothest skin ever. As we get older, the skin slows down; factors like sun exposure, the products we use, and our lifestyle play into how quickly the aging process happens. Summer is prime time for age-accelerating exposure, so it’s important to take extra steps to keep your skin protected during the warmer months. Allow me first to expand upon sun exposure—too much sun exposure inhibits the natural renewal of our skin. So if you get a sun burn or got really tan, the amount of UV light exposure you just received could lead to skin damage. And that’s going to speed up the aging process. We all want to age gracefully right? Secondly, the products we use could make it more difficult for your skin to protect itself. For this reason, Paul, the founder of For The Biome, a herbalist, and also the founder of New Chapter, a well-known herbal supplement business purchased by Procter & Gamble in 2012, created a line of skincare products that use 100% active and whole ingredients. He applied his herbal expertise and knowledge by concocting exclusively natural products that visibly and cellularly benefit your skin from the first use. Lastly but definitely not the least, is the lifestyle we choose to have. Every day we are given choices and it’s up to us how to make the choices that benefit us in our lifetime—from the food we eat, our daily habits, activities, and even our emotions. How we perceive things, how we choose to be carried away by our emotions, and how we develop our mindsets. They are all connected and contribute to our life as a whole, not just our skin (although healthy skin is dependent on the health of all aspects of life). I also want to share the step by step process of using the whole kit, The Sentient Starter Set, that For The Biome sent me. I wouldn’t promote or write about products that I don’t believe in. Part of my job is discovering new brands and understanding if they truly benefit everyone. I encourage you to do this too when looking into products and brands. So let’s get to it ! First off, I use the Empower Powder 2-in-1 cleanser which also doubles as a mask. It’s a fermented powder that features aloe vera, ashwagandha, saffron and amla. I haven’t heard of amla before, when I looked it up it says it’s a berry with some of the highest vitamin C content and a very effective antioxidant. Here are some of the benefits of amla, just in case if you are curious like me. Empower comes with a tool kit with a little bowl, spoon and face towel. I swear, it’s super cute. For The Biome includes a free Tool Kit with your first purchase of any powder mask or cleanser. So you just have to use 1/4 tsp of powder with equal parts of warm water. What to do: What to do: For cleanser, use fingertips to massage evenly in circular motions for 15-30 seconds. For mask, apply a thin layer evenly over damp skin and let it sit for up to 10 mins. Then rinse well. You can do the mask once or twice a week. 2. Next, the Restore Essence Spray. There are still a lot of you who that aren’t familiar with essenses and that’s okay. We are moms, we are always busy. That’s why I’m here to explain to you why essences are essential for skincare. While essences tend to be mostly water, this one features New Zealand Manuka honey and Swiss black bee ferment. It has similar benefits to a serum but with a lower molecular weight than most face creams, since it’s in a liquid form like your toner but not really a toner at all. It’s penetrates your skin much deeper. Restore Essence Spray hydrates and rebalances the skin while using highly concentrated levels of active ingredients. This extra hydration allows your skin to absorb all the goodness of your next product even more so than usual. That’s why it is a primer before you add your oil serum. Ingredients: Swiss black bee + New Zealand Manuka honey, 829 MGO Based on my research, Manuka honey is a good antioxidant for the skin. It’s believed to replenish and restore your skin when applied topically. From what I’ve read, it’s also good for acne. To add, the MGO is the ratings on the honey, and that’s really important. A 829 MGO means it has superior antibacterial properties and is potent enough for cosmetic use. That’s a win. What to do: Just spray it on your skin, like a mist. 3. Finally, the Shield Face Serum. Serums are more biologically active than many ordinary creams that we generally use. These are known for faster, better and deeper penetration in the skin and thus giving faster results. Serums are generally used to brighten skin (not whiten skin, that means it evens out skin tone), rejuvenate, revitalize, prevent ageing, moisturize and ease inflammation. So many more benefits than your regular skin cream. But what I love about Sheild Face Serum is the way it makes my skin glow. Oh my god, I love that dewy glow to my skin, it looks youthful. Ingredients: astaxanthin, rosehip seed, marigold, chamomile What to do: Apply 2-4 drops on your fingertips and gently massage onto skin. There you go, that’s my summer skincare routine. Have fun with this! Explore what ritual speaks to you. For best results, please only use the Sentient Starter Set for 14 days. I encourage you to go without makeup during this time and
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
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Importance Of Sunscreen Even In Winter
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BeautyWithNeutrogena #CollectiveBias When i was living in the Philippines, there is no doubt you have to wear sunscreen every waking moment of your life. It’s always hot and humid there. When i immigrated here in Michigan, i thought you didn’t need sunscreen during winter. Wrong. I thought it’s just an option and not a necessity. Wrong. You have to wear sunscreen even in winter and I’m sharing with you the reasons why it’s important! Snow reflects up to 80% UV light from the sun. During winter the sun is closer to earth and its rays are even stronger than when it is warm. UVA is the type of exposure we get and that contributes to skin cancer and age spots. It penetrates through clouds and windows. So even we are all bundled up all around this season, our face, ears, and hands are still exposed. I recommend using NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost City Shield™ Water Gel with Broad Spectrum SPF 25. It is a face level skincare for your body. This hydrating water gel protects skin against sun damage, pollution, and environmental stressors. It is formulated with Hyaluronic Acid that hydrates and quenches dry skin, leaving it looking smooth and supple. This water gel has SPF for every day, not just summer sun care. Apply this evenly to cleansed face and neck every day to instantly quench and help protect skin. Thinner ozone layer. Do you know that ozone is the earth’s sunscreen? It filters and protects us from harmful UV rays. Sometimes we think the warm rays of the sun during winter is good because it feels good but little did we know that we are less protected. We are much more protected by the ozone during the summer. For us living in the Northern part of the globe, ozone level drops from December to March. Aside from this altering change of weather that causes the thinning of the ozone layer, one man made factor is pollution as well. Pollution is everywhere and it’s also one of the causes that makes our skin dehydrated. So the solution for this, after we applied our NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost City Shield™ Water Gel with Broad Spectrum SPF 25, spritz some NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost CITY SHIELD™ Facial Gel Mist. A unique facial gel mist hydratesl, refreshes, and replenishes dry and pollution-stressed skin. Ideal for on-the-go, spritz the facial mist spray bottle during the day for refreshed, dewy skin. I love this after i put my make up on. It gives that dewy glow, it feels refreshing as well. You still get enough Vitamin D even if you wear sunscreen. You only need a little amount of sun exposure to get Vitamin D and sunscreen protects you more from the harmful UVA rays, than you need your Vitamin D. Plus you can take supplement Vitamin D. UVA is higher on high elevation. When your in the mountains skiing, sledding or any winter sports that take place on elevated areas, keep in mind that UV increases nearly four percent for every 1,000-foot increase in elevation. That’s more than the amount of exposure you get when you are at the beach. So sometimes we think we are more protected in the winter because it’s cloudy and the sunshine feels good. We are wrong, we are actually more at risk to skin cancer and premature aging. So it’s always important to wear sunscreen even in winter. Here’s the difference between UVA light and UVB light. UVA – the long-wave light or also known as the silent killer between the two. They are present all day long and all year round, even if it’s cloudy. You don’t feel them unlike UVB but it penetrates more in the skin thus losing our skin elasticity and firmness. They are the leading cause of skin cancer and wrinkles. They penetrate through glass, unlike UVB. UVB – the smaller range wave light. It doesn’t penetrate as much as UVA but it also powerful because these are the ones that contribute to sunburn, skin discoloration and skin cancer. They have higher levels during summer months and to tropical areas. UVB is reflected in sand, water, and snow. It’s 80% higher on snow, especially at high altitude. So it’s extremely important to wear your sunscreen. I bought these 1.7-oz of NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost City Shield™ Water Gel with Broad Spectrum SPF 25 and 3.3-fl. oz spray bottle of NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost CITY SHIELD™ Facial Gel Mist at Meijer. They have a NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost event on 12/9 and Beauty advisors will be handing out product samples and educating consumers on the benefits of the line. Beginning 12/9 through 12/15, Buy One Get One 50% off on NEUTROGENA® Body Wash and Hand & Body Lotion. Beginning 12/9 through 12/15, Buy One Get One 30% NEUTROGENA® Facial Care. See your Meijer store for additional savings, or Meijer.com
Transitioning Skincare Routine for Fall Using K Beauty
This post is sponsored by iHerb, all thoughts and opinions are mine. Fall weather is finally here ! That means chilly weather, pumpkin spice, holidays and let’s not forget, time to transition our skincare routine. I’ve always been curious about the Korean skincare routine and products also known as K beauty. I’ve heard a lot of amazing results about it. Actually, i’ve been using some K beauty products and i love the results on me. I always wanted that “glass skin” in other words for clear, poreless and dewy skin. That’s the main goal of this Korean skincare routine and i’m curious to try. I’m going to break it down for you step by step. Now there are various and different versions of step by step K beauty skincare regimen. Most common are the 10 steps k beauty skincare. I’m going to share 7 steps that i follow daily. You might say i’m cutting corners, well kind of but not really because i include very important ultimate skincare products that has to be included daily and it also saves you time. But the foundation of k beauty skincare regimen is there. First, i purchased all these K beauty products at iHerb. They have tons of products not just K beauty. They have over 7,000 bath and beauty products that can be shipped to over 150 countries. Their Customer Service team also provides support in 10 languages. It was an easy check out when i ordered these products and it arrived on time in great condition. Customers can get a discount at their iHerb order and new customers can get an additional $5 off your minimum $40 order by clicking here . Now, let’s do this!
Mommy “Me” Time with Robin McGraw Revelation Mask
Anti- Aging Light Therapy System with Rejuvalite MD
*This post is sponsored by Trophy Skin, all thoughts and opinions are mine. I only use and talk about products and services that would benefit my readers. Let’s face it, whether we like it or not everyone ages , but like what they said age is just a number and nowadays it is possible to slow down the signs if we take good care of ourselves. If we practice good skin care habits and incorporate a healthy lifestyle, we will definitely be feeling our best as we age. Now that i’m in my 30’s , i have noticed some signs and it’s hard to ignore it. I really wanted to do something about it. I’m glad that i discovered Rejuvalite MD – it is an anti-aging light therapy system. What is light therapy? Light therapy is a groundbreaking technology used by dermatologists to support the skin’s natural healing processes. Safe visible and infrared light wavelengths penetrate the skin, stimulating the reduction of wrinkles on the face. Rejuvalite MD comes with a custom Led panel that emits 4 powerful wavelengths of light proven to effectively use wrinkles. It has an adjustable position arm so that you can easily swivel the Led panel.
5 Things You Need To Know About Eyelash Extensions
This post was originally posted at SEEN Magazine In this fast-paced world, most of us don’t have a lot of time and patience to curl our lashes and put on mascara daily. Not many have the dexterity to apply false lashes either. We barely have enough time just to do the basics. That’s why eyelash extensions have been gaining popularity. It really cuts time for our daily beauty routine and what a great feeling to wake up every morning with lusciously long, thick and full lashes that enhance our facial profile with minimal or no effort. You can literally say, “I woke up like this!” I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Marley, a certified lash specialist from The Lash Lounge in Rochester, to learn all about lash extensions and everything you need to know before you go. 1. What is an eyelash extension? It is a procedure done at the salon by a certified trained lash specialist. The lashes are individually applied to the natural lash 0.5 to 1 mm from the base of the lash line using a mink or silk extension. It is not applied to the skin. They can be customized to suit your face, your desired length and fullness of your lashes. 2. What should you expect on your first visit? Arrive at your appointment without any eye makeup on and don’t curl your lashes. At The Lash Lounge, they have a four-part training system that all of their services follow. First, they do a thorough consultation using a proprietary face mapping technique. Your lash specialist uses a unique custom design code that is tailored to each client’s eye profile. By doing this, they are able to determine appropriate lengths, curl and thickness based on desired results and expectations. For the application, you will lie on your back with your eyes closed. For initial application, it takes an average of two hours. (This is the best time to take a nap.) For fill-ins, it takes about one hour. It really depends on your technician, but that’s the average time of the procedure. 3. How long do eyelash extensions last and how do you take care of them? We naturally shed 10 percent of our lashes every week, which is why refills are necessary every 2-4 weeks. To help keep them as long-lasting as possible, keep your lashes as dry as possible for the first 8 hours after application (Avoid steamy hot showers, the sauna or a really sad movie!). Try not to touch them, and make sure to use oil-free products for the face, especially oil-free eye makeup remover. You can still use mascara, just make sure to use a water-based mascara safe for eyelash extension. Lash Lounge offers several products that help maintain the longevity of eyelash extensions. Additionally, they offer two types of oil-free makeup remover, two types of life-coating sealer and two types of mascara. The mascara is an ultimate volume mascara that contains fibers that build thickness and also a lengthening mascara that contains keratin to help with the growth of natural lashes. They also have lash and brow enhancing serum, oil-free eyeliner, long-wearing liquid eyeliner, along with many other products. 4. Where can you get eyelash extensions? Lash extensions should ONLY be done by a certified trained lash specialist. So visit a reputable salon that specializes in lash extensions. The Lash Lounge provides a comfortable environment to ensure a peaceful, pain-free, relaxing experience while receiving their services. They offer mink and silk lashes, classic and VIP lashes (aka volume lashes), three different curls, 10 lengths, five thicknesses, six colors besides black and three types of adhesive, depending on each client’s needs and sensitivity. 5. Are eyelash extensions safe? Eyelash extensions are completely harmless when done properly. You have to make sure that your technician is certified and trained. At The Lash Lounge, technicians go through a very intense certification process to ensure quality and safety. It is also important to have them removed by a certified and trained lash specialist. Do not try taking them off yourself, or you could risk damaging your own lashes. My Personal Eyelash Extension Experience I went to the salon with no eye makeup on and very light foundation. Marley, my eyelash specialist, greeted me with her beautiful smile and asked me what kind of lashes I wanted. I chose the classic because this was my first time, and I didn’t want to do anything too shocking. The first thing she did was face mapping, where she measured and determined the appropriate length, thickness and curl of my desired lashes. After that, I laid down on my back on their spa bed, which is super comfy. They have headphones to listen to music so you can just relax during the whole process. A lot of people usually fall asleep during this procedure. Marley then gently isolated my lashes and applied lash extensions, one by one, on my lashes using a safe and non-irritating adhesive. BEFORE AFTER For your first full set, it will take two hours or more. It depends on how many lashes you want. My procedure took two hours. It was totally painless, and I didn’t feel anything at all. I didn’t feel the lashes touching my skin nor the tools used. After the application process, I instantly felt my lashes had volume, but they weren’t heavy. Some may experience a little discomfort because there is something new attached to your body, but trust me, fake eyelashes are way heavier than lash extensions. The material they use for lash extensions is mink or silk, which is lighter than synthetic fake eyelashes you buy from the store. In a couple hours, you will get used to it — I did. Marley also gave me my new best friend — a brush for my new lashes. It looks like a mascara wand except there is no tint. You brush your lashes every day so they look pretty and stay curled. You can use a mascara,
Easy Summer Hairstyles for Mid Length Hair with Schwarzkopf Keratin Color
* This shop has been compensated by Schwarzkopf. #KeratinKbondPlex #sponsored We finally hit a summer weather today and it’s such a great feeling to go out and enjoy the sun. When you live in the Midwest, beautiful weather like this is such a blessing. Today, i’m going to share to you easy hairstyles for the summer for mid-length hair. But first things first, we have to achieve our hair color choice for the summer. Do you want to go lighter, darker or just to freshen up your existing color? For this summer, i think i want to go a little bit lighter , freshen up my existing color and evens out my regrowth hair. I achieved that by using Schwarzkopf® Keratin Color 6.5 Light Golden Brown. My original hair is really jet black. So by using the 6.5 Light Golden Brown from Schwarzkopf® Keratin Color , it gives dark to medium brown hair results. My previous color have already faded and made my hair super dry. So i freshen up and revive my locks using Schwarzkopf® Keratin Color, it has K-BOND PLEX™ it is a salon inspired anti-breakage technology that repairs the inner hair structure for strong and healthy looking hair. A professional quality hair color at home that is easy to use and produces beautiful color results that last.
Viicode Eye Cream
This post is sponsored by Viicode. All thoughts and opinions are mine. Today, I’m going to talk about an eye cream particularly Viicode. Before i was introduced to this brand, i am already a big fan of eye creams ever since i had my second child. With my first born, i was a little bit young then and i didn’t really care much of how my eyes looked at that time. But when i hit 30’s that’s when i started to notice my puffy and dark under eye circles. I was totally freaking out. So that’s when i started to buy eye creams of all kinds. Some works good , some don’t. But there is nothing like Viicode eye cream. At first i was hesitant to accept the project because I’ve never heard this brand before and also i want my readers to benefit on the brands that i talked about. So i used it for two weeks and crossed my fingers that hopefully it works. I’m so glad that i love it. The cream is so rich and totally moisturized your eye area. It has a soothing effect but not stingy. Also, it smells so good ! I usually apply it at night before going to bed or sometimes in the morning when i forget to apply it at night. Since using this eye cream, i noticed that my under eye circles is getting lighter. To be honest, i haven’t been using my concealer lately just my foundation. Since it’s very rich and creamy, it will actually make your eyes moisturized thus reduce visible fine lines and wrinkles because of its anti aging ingredients called T2 Oxygen Eye Cream O3.0 uses an “exclusive ‘T2’stone mortar extraction process”, which helps in healing damaged cells around your eyes. During application, you only need a very little amount. I still have quite a bit left after two weeks. The bottle is so small though, it’s only 5 ml but like i said, a little goes a long way. This eye cream really helped on the fine line under my right eye. I have a very stubborn fine line there. When i use foundation or concealer, it makes it look work worst and cakey around it. I was so worried. But not anymore because of Viicode eye cream. Now i want you to give it a try and let me know what you think. Thank you so much for reading !