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Emergin C Tinted Blemish Control Drying Lotion Review

February 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment

We had the opportunity to try Emergin C’s Blemish Control Drying Lotion and couldn’t wait to let you guys know what we thought of it. No matter what age, I am sure we can all relate with blemishes and annoying breakouts. I would want you to share your fave products with me so here I am sharing a fave product with you darlings!

Emergin C Tinted Blemish Control Drying Lotion

Formulated with salicylic acid, zinc oxide and sulfur, this triple-action lotion helps reduce the size, severity and discoloration of pimples for a clearer complexion. Sulfur dries out the pimples while salicylic acid purges the pores of debris. Zinc oxide and camphor fight acne-causing bacteria to reduce inflammation and irritation. With correct use, the complexion will become clearer, smoother and more beautiful.

skin types: For breakouts, problem areas.
use: 1-2 times a day.
results: Rapidly dries up breakouts.
active ingredients: Zinc oxide, sulfur, camphor, salicylic acid.
application tips: Don’t over use.
size: 30 ml

So what did we think?

Dude, this stuff is no joke. At first, I was a little taken aback because I had convinced myself that it was more a foundation than it was a blemish fighter. I had to shake my bottle up to mix it (be careful it doesn’t shoot out at you) so that it’s all evenly dispersed in the bottle. This is tinted, yes, but I am sure is not meant to serve as a foundation because it kicked butt getting rid of some of my unruly blemishes. It zapped my zits in no time, as in I put it on my chin and shoulder before bed (yes ocassionally I have blemishes places other than my face) and it was noticeably reduced in the morning. I used it again after my shower and the redness was even better that evening. This is the real deal. Now in the application tips it says not to overuse and I would assume that is due to it possibly drying your skin out, so that would be my only recommendation as far as what I would think would concern me about this product. I have had GREAT luck with is so far and am definitely going to keep it handy for pesky pimply visitors that come a calling!

About emerginC : A remarkably effective, full line of active, result-oriented products containing a wide variety of pure, potent botanicals and fruit acids, as well as cutting edge medical and cosmeceutical-grade ingredients from all over the world. Our products are paraben-free, as well as free of artificial colors and fragrances, and we try to source ingredients naturally wherever possible. In addition, we do not test on animals or use animal ingredients. And, in our ongoing commitment to the environment, our product boxes are printed on Forest Stewardship Council and Sustainable Forestry Initiative certified paperboard, printed with non-toxic vegetable-based inks. We are also a proud compact signer at safecosmetics.org

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Whish Body Products, Luxury for your Skin!

February 21, 2012 By

Whish body products offered us the opportunity to highlight some of their pretty great products, here on The Fashionable Housewife. We obviously jumped at the chance because as women, we are always looking for the next great beauty product and you won’t find it unless you try all sorts of different stuff. Whish offers a great line of products from body scrubs and lotions all the way to luxury shave products (because we all need those!).

Whish Sugar Scrub, $38.00 EXFOLIATES- Bamboo Powder– an exfoliant that is loaded with minerals and natural silica to moisturize. Raspberry Seed – loaded with anti-oxidants that are a great natural exfoliator. Brown Sugar & Organic Sugar Cane – When brown sugar and organic sugar cane are combined with the bamboo powder and raspberry seed that result in an all natural, effective and moisturizing exfoliant. MOISTURIZES- Organic Shea Butter, Organic Aloe, Organic Raspberry Butter easily absorb into the skin to provide triple the moisture. RENEWS- Vitamin E and organic avocado oil combine to leave the skin young and bright with a daily dose of anti-oxidants.

OUR VERDICT?- Sweet smelling and does a great job of scrubbing off that excess skin for a smooth as a baby’s bottom feel. Also, this product does not leave granules at the bottom of the tub as with some of my other body scrubs.

Three Whishes Body Butter, $24.00 MOISTURIZES- Organic Aloe– a soothing, natural anti-septic with anti-bacterial properties, anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties. Organic Shea Butter – has a high content of non-saponifiable fats that are the best natural skin moisturizers and are also high in anti-oxidants. Organic Raspberry Butter – high in anti-oxidants, this attacks free radicals making it a magical moisturizer. FIRMS- Organic Seaweed Extract– loaded with firming peptides and anti-oxidants. PURIFIES- Organic Rice Bran Oil – very high in tocotrienols; a super anti-oxidant that can be 30 times more powerful than vitamin E and early studies have shown prevents skin cancer and improves sun screen efficiency.

 OUR VERDICT?- Mmmmm, also sweet smelling! While I didn’t notice any huge differences between this “body butter” or other lotions, I definitely love something that has a great smell like this. It also did it’s job as far as moisturizing, so I will give it my thumbs up.

 

 *Whish Beauty products provided us with a sample for review. This does not affect our opinion in any way. We are 100% honest with you because we love your faces!
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Get Luminous Skin with Products from Cane & Austin

February 17, 2012 By

If your skin has been looking lackluster lately, turn to these skin-saving products from Cane + Austin. These specially formulated products are made with pharmaceutical-grade Glycolic Acid to help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and hyper pigmentation, as well as improve the tone and texture of skin with daily use.

Retexturizing Body Pads

Most people ignore their body skin in favor of maintaining a youthful face, but your arms, hands and decollete need love too! Formulated with 10% glycolic acid, these retexturizing body pads help remove dead skin from your torso and limbs to reveal brighter, more radiant skin. They also help rebuild collagen and soften skin from the inside out. When used twice a day, these pads can help reveal smooth, younger-looking skin.

Price: $70/75 pads

Retexturizing Cream

Both hydrating and regenerative, this moisturizing cream utilizes the power of ultra-pure crystalline glycolic acid to minimize fine lines and brighten skin for a more luminous complexion. Plus, vitamins A, C, E and powerful antioxidants help skin retain moisture while restoring a softer, more youthful complexion. Use once or twice daily.

Price: $80/1.6 oz.

Ultra Sheer Weightless Sunscreen

This broad spectrum SPF 55 sunscreen is perfect for daily use, and combines powerful antioxidants like green tea and CO-Q10 to help further protect skin from damaging UVA and UVB rays. Plus, it’s alcohol, oil, fragrance and paraben free, making this lightweight sunscreen suitable for even the most sensitive skin.

Price: $38/2 oz.

For a softer, smoother and more radiant face and body, these products from Cane + Austin will help you achieve the results you desire. Products available via CaneandAustin.com. If you’ve used any of these before, please tell us what you think of them!

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Get More out of Your Beauty Products with Beauty Spoons

February 8, 2012 By

Doesn’t it make you NUTS when you’re trying to get the last valuable drops of your favorite (and super expensive) lotion or potion out of the container but it just won’t budge?  I feel like the way packaging is designed these days it is meant to frustrate the consumer and make us wasteful, because there always seems to be at least 4 or 5 days worth of product trapped in the bottle that you just can’t reach.

Well now, thanks to Beauty Spoon you can get every last drop out of your bottle.

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The patent-pending Beauty Spoon® is designed with an ergonomic handle and
flexible stem making it easy to retrieve every ounce of liquid and cream located
at the bottom of your product bottles and containers.  The Beauty Spoon® also comes equipped with a contoured spoon for retaining and scooping out as much liquid as possible.  When finished, simply wash the Beauty Spoon® with soap and water and start bragging to your friends about all the money you saved!It’s the essential beauty tool that maximizes the use of all your beauty products!

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I was given a bottle of La Mer Concentrate that clocks in at a whopping $375 for 1.7 oz (yes, you read that right…) and thanks to Beauty Spoon, I have extended the life of the Concentrate by at least a week, maybe more, because this handy tool always seems to find just a tiny bit more product tucked in the deep recesses of the bottle!  If you are frustrated by tossing bottles and jars that still have days worth of beauty in them, I highly recommend the Beauty Spoon.

Beauty Spoons cost $9.99 for a set of two, and are available for purchase on line at BeautySpoon.com

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Celebrate the holiday of love with LAFACE

February 8, 2012 By

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and because founder of LAFACE Laboratories, Lisa Alexander wants you to feel the love, she is offering a holiday special discount – 20% off on all LAFACE skincare products. The promotion will run from now until February 29th. Use the discount code “lovelaface” to receive this special deal.

LAFACE Laboratories is a certified organic luxury skincare brand that uses only the most natural, raw ingredients of the highest quality. Created by Lisa Alexander because she strived to fill a void in the skincare market, LAFACE Laboratories is made up of the most advanced technological approach towards organic and natural skincare. Derived from the highest quality of raw ingredients, LAFACE Laboratories’ skin care line consists of 5 anti-aging products, each paraben-free and suitable for all types of skin, even the most sensitive.

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Great Deals on Spa Services at Spadia.com

February 7, 2012 By

Who doesn’t love a good facial or massage?    Sometimes when the urge to splurge strikes you want instant gratification, but it can be frustrating if all the salons are booked up weeks in advance.  Not to mention the lingering guilt of spending tons of money to pamper yourself!  Well, to the rescue is Spadia.com, a new web site that launched just last week.  Like Groupon, it offers fantastic deals on a wide variety of spa services, and allows you last minute access to appointments at spas all over the country.

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With Spadia.com’s easy-to-use platform, you can book appointments anywhere at any time.  The sign up process is easy and free.  Consumers looking for spa deals can log on to Spadia.com, enter their email addresses, zip codes, and passwords, and the platform will provide exclusive access to the most sought-after spas and wellness centers in that area.  Upon signing up, you will also receive 20% off your first booked appointment.

Image courtesy of Spadia.com

Spadia.com collaborates with local spas and salons in major cities to offer great deals that you can’t get anywhere else.  With this website, you can save up to 60% off the retail prices.   Spadia.com is now available in the following cities: Austin, Chicago, Houston, New York, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Scottsdale, and Tampa.

To sign up for incredible deals in your city, visit Spadia.com.

 

Copyright 2012 The Fashionable Housewife
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Combat the Cold with These Great Products for Skin and Hair

January 29, 2012 By

The cold weather can wreak havoc on our skin and hair. Luckily, the great products featured below will help protect you from the elements while restoring moisture from head to toe.

Hair

Davines NaturalTech Nourishing Vegetarian Miracle Conditioner will help replenish moisture to even the most dry, brittle hair, with a combination of Rice, Acai, and Passiflora oils.

($30, davines.com)

 

 

Face

Clark’s Botanicals Intense Radiance Mask is formulated with four powerful ingredients designed to boost radiance, increase collagen production and transform even the dullest skin into smooth, bright skin.

($72, clarksbotanicals.com)

 

 

Body

Atopalm Moisturizing Body Lotion is perfect for sensitive or eczema-prone skin, and combines Vitamin E, olive and grape seed oils for visibly luminous, hydrated skin.

($30, atopalm.com)

 

 

Hands

Atopalm Moisturizing Hand Treatment delivers lasting results, and combines powerful antioxidants to promote younger-looking, softer hands.

($18, atopalm.com)

 

 

Feet

Atopalm Moisturizing Heel & Foot Balm will soften and moisturize feet and heels within 5 to 10 days of continuous use. Plus, you’ll instantly feel the moisture sinking in the moment you use it!

($18, atopalm.com)

 

 

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