Adovia Cleopatra's Choice Brand Shea Butter Review

I love natural skincare products with simple ingredients. Unrefined Shea Butter is one natural moisturizer that I really like. I’ve tried several skincare products from Adovia and recently used their Shea Butter. This Cleopatra’s Choice brand Shea butter from Adovia is pure, raw, and unrefined. It is good used by itself or it can be mixed into recipes for DIY skincare. Some people even use it as a hair conditioner.

It comes in a handy tub, which keeps it fresh. I got the one pound tub of Shea butter, and it is great!   The one pound tub is perfect for me and will last me a while. This pure raw Shea Butter is unrefined and uses the highest quality Shea nuts. It’s 100% organic. Shea butter contains many nutrients, like vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin F, and essential fatty acids. It has many uses, including uses on skin and hair. Relieves dry skin, psoriasis dryness, eczema, and helps to lessen the appearance of stretch marks.

Before trying this product, I had never used straight Shea butter, although I’ve used many lotions and body butters that include it as an ingredient. I’ve really come to appreciate Shea butter after this experience. It’s wonderful! I love it because it provides deep, long-lasting moisturizing. I used it on my body, my dry especially loved it. It is gentle and many skin types can benefit. I can’t wait to use it this winter, when my skin suffers from the cold temperatures.

To use the pure Shea butter as a body cream: get a small amount in your hand and rub it back and forth to soften it. You don’t need much. After it heats up in your hands it is easy to massage in wherever you want to apply it. At first it feels somewhat oily, but it absorbs in a few minutes and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth.

Cleopatra’s Choice brand Pure Shea Butter from Adovia Mineral Skin Care is available at amazon.com.

Check out these recipes for Shea Butter from Little House Living.


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Day By Day Beauty Hyaluronic Acid Serum Review

During the day I try to avoid anything that will add oil to my skin, especially in the hotter summer weather. So products that hydrate and moisturize my skin without oiliness are awesome. At night I use creams or beauty oils for their anti aging benefits. As I've gotten older, I've really grown to value products that have ingredients with  anti-aging properties. So, when I had the opportunity to apply for a hyaluronic acid serum promotion with Tomoson , I jumped at the chance. I’m grateful to have been able to try Day By Day Beauty’s Hyaluronic Acid Serum because this great serum is a wonderful addition to my beauty routine.

About Day By Day Hyaluronic Acid Serum

This great serum from Day by Day Beauty contains hyaluronic acid and antioxidants. It moisturizes skin and is said to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is also supposed to increase collagen production. Its ingredients are 98% natural and 72% organic, and it doesn’t contain any alcohol or parabens.  It is also cruelty-free. It is made in the USA and is FDA approved.

The bottle comes with a pump, that despenses a generous amount - plenty to apply to the face, neck and décolletage. The hyaluronic acid comes out with a gel-like consistency which is easy to apply.

What Do I Think?

I’ve been using it for about a month, and so far am pleased with the results. My skin feels good and smooth, with a nice glow. The light gel feels refreshing after I put it on. I do like how it feels on my skin. My skin feels tighter and firmer. My complexion has really benefitted. It keeps my skin feeling hydrated without any heavy, oily feeling.

There has been a slight reduction in the appearance of fine lines. I suspect that results appear over time and are dependent on consistent use.

I experienced great customer service form Day by Day. They’ve sent follow up emails with instructions for using the product and after I’d had the product a couple of weeks to make sure I was enjoying the product.  I even got a card enclosed with information to download a complimentary e-book with information about vitamin C serum and hyaluronic acid serum usage, instructions, information about acne, and healthy skin habits to achieve beautiful skin.

The serum is available on amazon.com. It comes with the “Pamela’s Promise” guarantee: try it risk-free because “Results or your money back.”
Find out more by watching this video from Day by Day Beauty:



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UNi Argan Oil Review

I’ve tried many oils for skincare and hair care, and I think I like argan oil the best, with coconut oil coming in second. I like argan oil because it is light and absorbs quickly. Heavy oils feel greasy and give skin and hair an oil slick. There’s nothing worse than having clean hair and trying hair oil that only makes you go around with the appearance of having not washed your hair for over a week. 

Organic Argan Oil

Through Tomoson, I was given UNi Argan Oil to try and review.

UNi Argan Oil is 100% pure organic argan oil, which is cold pressed and never roasted. It is USDA and ECOCERT certified, confirming its high purity and authenticity.

I like products that are organic because I can feel assured there are no added ingredients that could have potentially negative effects. I like to avoid phthalates, parabens, and other undesirable or irritating ingredients.

Uses for Argan Oil

Argan oil is a jack-of-all trades when it comes to beauty uses. Use it to hydrate dry, damaged hair and tame fizziness. Use it to moisturize skin and cuticles.  Argan oil has a wealth of essential fatty acids, like Omega 3, 6, and 9, and is full of antioxidants, including vitamin E to nourish skin, hair and nails. It is gentle enough for those with sensitive skin.

I’ve tried this oil for just about everything: all over body moisturizing, softening my feet, on my hair, o my face for nighttime moisturizing, and on my nails and cuticles. If you’ve never used argan oil, start with a tiny bit and then add more as needed.  I only tried a couple of drops and it was enough to tame my frizzy, split-ends and give my hair healthy shine. 

About Uni

Uni Argan Oil has no detectable odor, at least that I could tell. It comes with a great dropper that helps you get the right amount.

Each bottle comes with the manufacture date on the bottle and has a shelf-life of 36 months. UNi Argan Oil is available from amazon.com.

 I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

InstaNatural Argan Oil Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
InstaNatural 100% Pure Argan Oil is lightweight and versatile beauty oil.  There are no added ingredients, no preservatives, and no artificial fragrance. The oil is cold pressed and  certified organic.

Argan oil comes from argan tree fruit, which is grown only in Morocco. The oil is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin e, and other nutrients.

There are many ways to use argan oil. It can be used for hydrating and softening skin. It can be used to moisturize nails and cuticles. A few drops can be added to bath water for moisturizing skin. One of its best uses is to decrease hair frizz and give hair shine. Below are the ways that I’ve used argan oil.

Face
I massaged a small amount on my face at bedtime and woke up to soft, supple skin with less noticeable lines. My skin wasn’t excessively oily and my skin felt great in the morning.

Feet
My feet love argan oil, too. It helps my feet get ready for summer, which means going barefoot more and sandals. It helps to soften the rough bottoms of my feet and makes nice foot massage oil.

Hair
This argan oil from InstaNatural comes with a convenient dropper that gives the right amount. Many other hair serums that I’ve tried give me way too much. When using it as hair oil, start with two drops and rub it into the ends of your hair. You can add another couple of drops, depending on the needs of your hair. I find that a little goes a long way. When using oil on your hair it takes a little experimenting to figure out what the right amount for your hair is.

 I like argan oil because it is light and absorbs quickly. I’ve used it both on wet hair and dry hair. Used on wet hair, it acts as a good conditioner and helps it to style nicely without frizz. When used on dry hair, later in the day or on the in between days that I don’t wash my hair, argan oil is a nice treat for the ends of my hair to smooth split ends and reduce fly-aways. It makes my hair shiny and healthy-looking.

InstaNatural 100% Pure Argan Oil can be purchased on Amazon.com. InstaNatural has a money back guarantee, if you are unhappy with the argan oil.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

InstaNatural Hyaluronic Acid Serum with Vitamin C, Vitamin E & Green Tea Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
I ordered InstaNatural Hyaluronic Acid Serum with Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Green Tea, and by the time it came in the mail, I had developed quite a bad cold. My skin was dull and dry from all the tissues that I had been using, and since I hadn't been sleeping well I looked tired. This serum was such a boost for my tired skin! It brightened, moisturized, and softened my skin. My skin was glowing! I may have felt awful, but my skin looked good. I’ve been continuing to use the serum for just over a week and am happy with what I see. This serum is not greasy and absorbs quickly. It brightens and softens skin, leaving it with an improved texture.

 Hyaluronic acid helps skin retain moisture, which keeps it supple and plumper. It smooths out fine lines and helps improve skin’s texture. Vitamin C, vitamin E, and green tea are antioxidants, which help protect skin from free radical damage. Antioxidants play a role in protecting skin against pre-mature aging, as well as being great nourishment for aging skin. Use InstaNatural Hyaluronic Serum with Vitamin C, Vitamin E & Green Tea on clean skin. Allow it to dry completely (which doesn’t take long), then use any moisturizer or other cosmetics that you wish to use.

InstaNatural Hyaluronic Serum doesn’t contain any alcohol, and it doesn’t have any parabens. It has 98% natural ingredients and has 72% organic ingredients. The hyaluronic acid contained it the serum is botanically derived. It is available on Amazon.com, and has a money back guarantee.

 I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Dickinson's Witch Hazel Oil Controlling Towelettes Review

Witch Hazel is an astringent that comes from the twigs and bark of the witch hazel tree or shrub. It is used to clean skin, unclog pores, and to soothe skin irritation. Dickinson’s Witch Hazel has been a top name in bottled witch hazel since the 1800s. Dickinson’s has a full line of skin care products that includes Pore Perfecting Toner, Gentle Skin Cleanser, Foaming Facial Wash, Oil Controlling Astringent, and Oil Controlling Towelettes.

Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Oil Controlling Towelettes are one hundred percent natural. They remove oil, without any harsh or drying ingredients. Skin is left smooth and soft. They are good for all skin types — oily, dry, sensitive, and combination. The towelette itself is especially designed to trap dirt and oil, with spun lace fibers for deep cleaning pores. Along with witch hazel (containing natural grain alcohol 14% and witch hazel extract), they contain aloe and sodium benzoate. My skin felt clean, yet soft — not tight or dry like occurs after using some other alcohol based cleansers. 

These wipes are convenient and easy to take along for travel, camping, or trips to the gym. A box of towelettes comes with 20 moist wipes that are individually wrapped. Each wipe is five inches by seven inches. I find each wipe is plenty to clean my entire face, thoroughly removing traces makeup that get left behind after washing. They are also good for calming the irritation of mosquito bites.

my blemish free skin

I received a complimentary box from Influenster. Would I buy more? Absolutely — I did like these and think they did a great job. 

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

Three Natural Beauty Essentials

Anyone who wants to avoid chemicals and synthetic ingredients in their beauty regimen should consider these three natural items. They are indispensable in my regular beauty routine. Read more in this article Suite101: Three Natural Beauty Essentials