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Color That Lasts! {Color Me Monthly #Review}

Now that summer is here it is time to show off your toes!  For some, toenails are a forgotten about thing in the winter time.  So pull out your toes, clean up your nails, buff down your heels, and slap a pretty color on those toes!  Color Me Monthly is a great place to help you find the most on trend colors…I should know!  They sent me a few colors to check out.


Color Me Monthly was founded by two sisters, Meghann and Caitlin.  They provides environmentally responsible products with the focus on delivering quality ingredients rather than flashy marketing.  Their products are safe, affordable, and fun!

Color Me Monthly is a subscription service where each month you get a new nail polish color delivered right to your door!  For just $7/month, $40/6 months, or $75/year you will be showing your nails off with the latest, trendiest, and prettiest nail polish around.  Cancel whenever you want for whatever reason!

Color Me Monthly sent me April and May’s boxes.  WOO-WE!  Those colors are b-e-a-utiful!  April’s color is Clear Skies Ahead and May’s color is Monday.


Clear Skies Ahead is this gorgeous sky blue color and Monday is this fun goldish, silverish, bronzy color.  I know that may be a funny way to describe a color but that is what it is.  In some lights it looks more silver while in other lights more gold but yet it has a bronze tone too.

I always put my nail polish to the 5 day test to see if it is any good.  I don’t put a clear coat on the top during the test because I want to test the nail polish and not the clear coat.  Here is how Color Me Monthly compares to the $5 name brand nail polish I bought at Sally’s Beauty Supply.

I will let the pictures speak for themselves.  Wouldn’t your rather your nails look almost like day 1 after a week than look like you haven’t done anything to your nails in a long time?  Remember, I didn’t use a clear top coat!  It could last even longer!!  I would rather spend just $2 more and not have to repaint and repaint and touch up and touch up.  I am lucky to get my nails done and dry before my son needs me so I have to make the best of my at-home manicure.

Isn’t the Color Me Monthly colors killer!?

For just $7 a month you can get beautiful color that lasts and lasts!  Imagine receiving a beautiful nail polish every month…what a FUN package!  The 6 month or year subscription would make for a wonderful, unique present for your favorite lady (mom, sister, friend, or yourself!).  It is the gift that keeps on giving :)

Color Me Monthly is Real Moms approved!

Crissa May 23, 2013 PRODUCT REVIEWS , , , ,

Clear it up! {Clearasil #Review}

So many factors affect skin condition…..hormones, diet, environmental stresses, to name a few…. which make happy skin hard to come by.  Whether experiencing it in adolescence or adulthood, most of us have faced pimples, zits, acne or blackheads.  Combating acne takes a regimen, and fortunately many products are on the market to help.  Clearasil, a leading brand of youth skincare products targets acne/blemishes with their two newly introduced; Ultra Rapid Action Daily Gel Wash and On-the-Go Rapid Action Wipes.  I teamed up with Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Clearasil to test out these products first hand. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participation.

See my video review of these products below.

Benefits of Rapid Action Daily Gel Wash

  • Works fast to open blocked pores
  • Foaming formula rapidly delivers pimple fighting active
  • Visibly clearer skin in as little as 12 hours
  • Available in 6.78 FL OZ Pump
  • Suggested Retail $7.49

Ingredients

  • Maximum Strength Acne Medication (Salicylic Acid 2%)

Benefits of Clearasil Ultra® On-The-Go Rapid Action Wipes

  • Exfoliating action opens blocked pores
  • Dermatologist Tested
  • Available in 30 ct. wipes
  • Suggested Retail $4.49

Ingredients

  • Maximum Strength Acne Medication (Salicylic Acid 2%)

You can find Clearasil products at local retailers, including WalMart, CVS, and Walgreens.

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Christina April 12, 2013 PRODUCT REVIEWS , , , ,

Acne Treatment for Sensitive Skin!! {Skinenergizer Acnetene® Acne Treatment System #Review}

A year and a half ago, I started teaching my oldest daughter how to establish a routine when taking care of her skin.  We opted to use natural based formulations to avoid harmful chemicals, and for a time they worked well.  I’m so glad she got familiar with the routine because it would be helpful as puberty forced her into a stricter regimen.  As Miss M’s hormones have changed with the early signs of puberty, so too has her skin.  Pimples and blackheads have started appearing in patches on her forehead and chin.  She is athletic, so it doesn’t help that she perspires sweats a ton, too!  Up to this point she has used a variety of different products to help with acne, (I still aim to find those with natural ingredients), however nothing has eliminated or improved it for prolonged periods.

Before

I remember getting zits around age 14 (slightly later than my daughter), and they took a toll on my self esteem.  Even though I would get one here or there, I felt like they were everywhere.  Maybe some of you can relate.  Big ugly zit = temptation to pick + use harsh cleansing products + conceal with non breathable makeup (hello,bacteria breeding ground!) = dry, flaky, ready for more zits to pop up, skin.   My experience has made me determined to help my daughter.  Through research, I’ve found that eliminating sugar (and highly processed foods) in the diet is helpful, and has worked quite well…….but try taking away all sugar from a tween/teen!!…..practically impossible.  When I had the chance for my daughter to test Acnetene® Acne Treatment System, a system with natural based ingredients appropriate for young sensitive skin, I was willing!

Excellent for sensitive skin, Acnetene® acne treatments have been specifically developed with the most advanced natural-based ingredients to not only provide effective clearing of pimples and blemishes, but to improve tissue health by encouraging new tissue growth and providing non-clogging deep moisturization to dry and sore facial skin common with many acne medications. ~ Acnetene/ SkinEnergizer

Acnetene® 5-Step System kit for controlling & healing acne, blemishes and pimples & zits!
  • Reduce oil secretions & enlarged pores up to 88%
  • Kill bacteria, germs, fungus & infection in acne-laden tissue up to 76%
  • Moisturize dry, inflamed or cracking skin
  • Effective Sebustop®, Botanical Complex SCA® & botanical extract formulas
  • Excellent for sensitive, swollen or irritated complexion

1 week later

I had M start out using the Acnetene system on just her chin at first, to see if we saw results, and avoid a bigger problem if we didn’t, but after 3 days, she started using it on the entire face because of the positive outcome!  I’m including before and after pictures so you can see her chin.  After a week and a half, a lot of the small pimple bumps were gone along with the blackheads.  She has had a few larger zits remain (although appearing to heal quickly), but I’d estimate that her skin is 75% more clear than it was.  She also has a healthy youthful glow to her skin, I believe from the PimplePaste exfoliant included with the kit.

Here is how the Acnetene kit works: Start with the Acnewash, then exfoliate with PimplePaste, tone with PimplePads and Moisturize with ClearCream.

I used the Acnewash once myself to see if it was drying….nope, I believe the witch hazel and lavender oil in the wash helps remove dirt without stripping skin of moisture. (Bonus:  I recently read that it’s actually better to use an oil based cleaner…..oils dissolve oils and doesn’t strip away natural moisture!?!).  The product also contains “Sebustop which has the ability to limit or reduce over-active secretions of sebaceous glands – a primary contributor to acne and pimples.-Acnetene”

Acnetene AcneWash does not use harsh or abrasive surfactants that can cause dryness, flaking or rashes- making it a perfect acne face wash if you have sensitive skin or skin prone to rashes, eczema and chronic outbreaks of blemishes.  Reduces oiliness and pore size by 50% and Kills up to 76% of harmful infection causing Staph and Acnes Bacterium bacteria.

Acnetene PimplePaste gently exfoliates with very-fine Bauxite to leave the skin polished and smooth.  It also contains Vitamin E and Zinc PCA.  I believe PimplePaste is what helped remove Miss M’s blackheads and overall reduce her breakouts.  The system calls for using it daily until the breakout clears, and then 2 to 3 times per week for maintenance.  Pimple Paste is left on the skin like a mask for 5 minutes before it is gently rinsed off.  M no longer has dry patches and her skin shows her youthful age.  Yay!

Alcohol free Acnetene PimplePads tone the skin and reduce redness using Tea Tree Oil and Sebustop.  M used only once daily before bed with the rest of her routine.  The tea tree gives the pads a strong smell, but they appeared to work at disinfecting before moisturizing.

Acnetene ClearCream is the moisturizing stage.  ClearCream is light in consistency but works at hydrating with its formula of sunflower seed oil, emu oil, zinc and GigaWhite.  Giga White targets spots to even skin tone.  Non clogging and antibacterial.

A final product Acnetene sent us was the ZitStick. This green color stick comes in a twist up tube and can be dabbed onto a pimple before you cover it with liquid concealer.  It contains a formula of tea tree oil, avocado oil, jojoba, shea and rose hip oil to minimize excess oil, and hide redness without causing more inflammation.  I tried this as well and it does even the tone.  Be sure to use a liquid moisturizer over it. I dusted the concealer with my mineral makeup and my blemish looked disguised.

I am encouraged by the results my daughter has seen so far with Acnetene!

Real Mom Recommended!

You can purchase the  Acnetene® Acne Treatment System at SkinEnergizer.com.  

Right now SkinEnergizer is offering a Coupon Code for RMRV Readers to take a 35% discount on purchases of Acnetene……just enter “Acne35″ at checkout!  Also take a 15% Lifetime Discount on other SkinEnergizer products by entering “skincare” at checkout!!

SkinEnergizer often advertises sales on Facebook, so check them out and give a “Like”. 

 

Christina April 3, 2013 PRODUCT REVIEWS , , , , ,

Fashion With A Purpose {Good Work(s) Make A Difference Accessories #Review}

My oldest daughter is at the age where she understands the importance of accessorizing.  She realizes that an addition of a bracelet or scarf can enhance her outfit and express her personality.  I am loving this stage of life.  Now, my daughter and I can share accessories and I am not as hesitant to spend money on a piece of jewelry since it will most likely be worn twice as much!!  Both of us make the piece our own too, depending on what we wear them with.  The latest addition to our accessory collection is a bracelet from Good Work(s) Make a Difference.

Faith is central to our family, so I was excited to find Miss M a scripture bracelet that is a reminder of her beliefs.  With its “stacked” look the Inspiration with Crystals Wrap Around Bracelet is right on trend.  Made of leather, the bracelet comes in a variety of colors and scripture verses.  It was so difficult to choose one scripture as all of them were encouraging, but we decided on the magenta leather inscribed with Matthew 19:26…..”With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible”…when Miss M looks at her wrist she’ll know not to give up and to trust her Lord as she journey’s through life’s challenges of growing up.  The attached crystals lend a sweet feminine touch and add sparkle.  I love how the bracelet winds around the wrist and fastens with a buckle clasp, making it unique and artsy.

Good Work(s) Make a Difference is founded on the principles of its namesake; “we can do good- and doing GOOD always WORK(s)”.  A quarter of their net profit is spread toward charitable causes and campaigns. Some of their accomplished acts include moving homeless into fully furnished homes, renovating an orphanage in Mexico and providing holiday gifts for underprivileged children in Los Angeles.  I love Good Work(s) mission “Fashion with a purpose”.

Good Work(s) Make a Difference® aims at helping foster underprivileged communities through acts of volunteerism, charity, and advocacy. Our company works diligently to continue its persistent efforts towards serving a wide range of in-need groups in 2013 through a litany of ambitious programs, events, and campaigns.

Purchasing from Good Work(s) Make a Difference is a win-win-win situation.  You get to add a fantastic, stylish new accessory to your collection, someone in the world will be encouraged and helped through Good Work(s) amazing efforts, and of course the company will be able to keep on doing good through your patronage.  Thank you Good Work(s) for making a difference!

Want to hear more great feedback?  Below my fellow Real Moms share their thoughts:

I was generously given the opportunity to select a piece from the Good Work(s) collection and I picked the trendy Divine Torino Leather Wrap bracelet. I absolutely LOVE it! It comes in a wide range of colors, but I chose this neutral camel color. I love it because it looks great alone or perfect paired with other bracelets and/or my watch. The camel color is perfect and goes with pretty much everything! I also love the jewel and metal details, and the inspirational works add a touch of whimsical charm. This is the perfect bracelet to pair from everything from jeans to skirts. ~AUDREY

I wouldn’t say I am a goodie goodie by any means, but I do go to church and I do try to do my best.  I try to read the scriptures daily but more often than not I forget, am too tired, or choose to watch The Bachelor instead.  So for me it is always good to have a little extra help and a few extra reminders throughout the day.  I received the Inspiration Metallic with Crystals Wrap Around Bracelet in black with the scripture Matthew 7:7 on it.  It says, “Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you.”  This bracelet is a good reminder to me when I am struggling with life’s little tests that if I will just turn to the Lord I won’t be alone.  I will receive hope, comfort, and peace.  Besides the little reminder it gives me, I like that it is fashionable and super comfy to wear.  Metallic black with crystals is trendy, a little rocker, and a little classy all in one.  I especially like that it is adjustable…good for my chunky 7″ wrists. ~CRISSA

I really loved looking through all the beautiful bracelets at Good Work(s) Make a Difference. So many gorgeous choices it was really difficult to pick a favorite. You can find everything from prayer bracelets to mens cuff bracelets; something for everyone; tweens to adults! I have been on the hunt for a nice leather cuff bracelet so that helped me narrow down the selection a bit, and I was able to find the perfect one in the Good Work(s) Make a Difference shop! Their Hope bracelet from their Faith Bracelets collection came in a soft mocha color with “hope” stamped in the leather. It has a nice feminine width and the brushed nickel finish is really pretty. It also has a snap closure that is easy to get on and off by yourself; so nice! I have worn it a bunch since it arrived and it is so comfortable, pretty, and I have really been enjoying it and all the compliments I have been getting! Not only does Good Work(s) Make a Difference provide a gorgeous variety of jewelry but they also donate 25% of their profit to charitable causes! Gotta love a company that gives back and puts such positive energy out into the world! ~AMANDA

Good Work(s) Make A Difference is REAL MOMS RECOMMENDED!!

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Christina March 19, 2013 PRODUCT REVIEWS , , , , , ,

Lovely Locks {Vidal Sassoon #Review}

I many not always love my skin.

My clothes aren’t very trendy.

I could stand to lose 10 lbs.

My finger nails aren’t perfectly shaped and polished.

One thing I do like about myself is my hair.  It is the longest it has EVER been!  It goes to my lower back and is bone straight.  Not an ounce of wave or curl to it…not sure if that is a plus or not.  It may take a really long time to blow it dry, it costs a pretty penny to keep it blond…sigh.  No, I am not really this blond….and I go though shampoo and conditioner like it is going out of style.  If I had my druthers, I would wash my hair every other day.  Day 1 looks pretty good, day 2 not as hot as one but I get to sleep in!  The only problem is that I go to the gym every morning and run.  Running = Sweating.  Therefore, I wash every day unless I sleep in and don’t go to the gym.  Since I am washing so often (and I know that isn’t totally healthy for your hair) I know the importance of having a great product to use on my hair.  I was given the opportunity to try out Vidal Sassoon on my locks.  First the shampoo went in.  I got a really nice, rich lather that had a bit of a sweet scent to it.  It rinsed really clean, almost like it was a shampoo + conditioner.  Since it wasn’t, I then used a bit more than necessary of the conditioner.  I have this thing with conditioner.  I use a lot of it in hopes that I don’t get tangles.  It doesn’t always work out for me, but it helps me get the shampoo tangles out.  I let it set on my hair long enough to shave my legs then rinsed.  I was amazed at how smooth it felt as I rinsed it.  Not a single tangle in my hair!  When I got out, I wrapped my hair in a towel (like I always do) and put on my makeup.  When that chore was complete, I took the towel off expecting to see Medusa tangles throughout my hair like I usually do.  Then I try and comb it or brush it all while trying not to rip my own hair out!  I was super excited to see that my hair came out of the towel much like it went it.  Very few tangles and snarls.  My blow drying went well.  I noticed that I didn’t have quite so many fly aways as I usually do.  In fact, I usually run a flat iron over my hair really quick just to settle it down, and I didn’t even need to do that.  I have included a picture right after I got done blowing dry….no flat iron or product.  Only Vidal Sassoon shampoo and conditioner.

I was amazed at the amount of product Vidal Sassoon offers!  There are products for Extra Moisture, Smoothing, Volume, Color, Repair and then just General Care.  Plus they offer coloring products, too.  Anything you need hair care wise, they have it.  One product that really caught my eye was the Color Protect Gloss Cream.  It protects colored hair while giving it that glossy shine, too.  SOLD!!  I will have to pick that up next time I am at the store.  In all honesty, I hadn’t used Vidal Sassoon in years.  No reason.  I just use what is on sale and kinda stick to the same brand.  But after giving it a go, I would love to venture out and try more of their products and you can bet next time I need shampoo and conditioner I will be sure to purchase Vidal Sassoon!

Real Mom Approved!

Great hair doesn’t have to cost a fortune. At Kroger, you can achieve salon-inspired results, brilliantly priced, when you purchased new Vidal Sassoon Pro Series hair products. Download coupons for the already affordable products, now through March 2. Happy shopping (and shampooing)!

{I was selected for participation in this campaign as a member of Clever Girls Collective.}

Erin March 2, 2013 PRODUCT REVIEWS, Uncategorized , , , , ,

Traveling Jewelry Case {Gentle Jewelry Case #Review}

In the past, I’ve avoided taking jewelry with me when traveling because it’s a hassle to untangle the mess it gets twisted into by the time I reach my destination.  Accessories often set an outfit apart though, and make me feel coordinated, which is especially how I desire to appear while vacationing, so I want to bring them with me.  The last time I traveled, I placed a few pieces in a drawstring bag, which ended up a mess, and even scratched a necklace.  I won’t be frustrated anymore with my new Gentle Jewelry Case!

Our cases offer soft, secure protection for your valued fashion and fine jewelry. A light and attractive zippered portfolio great for travel. Patent pending.  It’s light-weight, portable, packs easily into luggage or your purse, and protects your pieces from tangling, scratching, twisting, kinking, and falling out. ~Gentle Jewelry Case

Gentle Jewelry Case is making it less complicated for me to decide on bringing extra necklaces and accessories on trips.  Its durable black nylon exterior keeps my jewelry safe while its cushioned interior protects my jewelry from tangling and scratches.  The case reminds me of a cd binder or planner; easily packable, zipping around three sides of its 10″ by 7″ perimeter.   When the case opens, both sides have about 3/4″ of foam padding with a velvety feeling top layer to keep jewelry scratch free.  When opening the Gentle Jewelry Case the first few times, I noticed that the bind needed to be broken in a bit to stay laying flat.  Because my case wanted to make a slight “v” shape, my jewelry slid toward the middle as I opened the case.  Once broken in however, the case laid more flat.

Gentle Jewelry case is great for traveling but just as handy on shorter excursions.  It would be perfect to hold your accessories when you’re at the gym…..nobody would probably even know that it was a jewelry case.  Or, if you change into evening wear after work for a night out, Gentle jewelry case would be useful to hold a pretty pair of earrings or delicate necklace.  As you can tell by my picture below, quite a few pieces can be placed on the foam area.

Thank you Gentle Jewelry Case for creating a solution to help me bring along fun accessories while traveling.

Real Mom Recommended!

Gentle Jewelry Case is introducing fun new colors & textured products soon, so keep up with their news on Facebook.

Christina February 25, 2013 PRODUCT REVIEWS , , , ,

Salon quality hair care in your own home! {Barbar 3800 Ionic Charger Blow Dryer #REVIEW}

I love going to the salon. Everything is so fancy and I leave feeling like a new woman with a fresh hairstyle. Why not have hair care tools the quality of professional salons right in your own home? Recently I started having some trouble with my blow dryer and figured it was time to start shopping around. Only this time I was going to go with a higher quality blow dryer…pretty sure I will get more than a few years of use out of it. I was thrilled when Barbar Inc. sent me their BARBAR Italy 3800 Ionic Charger Blow Dryer!
Barbar, Inc. is worldwide and our working philosophy is simple: provide the stylist and consumer with incomparable quality products and customer service at the best available price. BARBAR, Inc. is based in Beverly Hills, CA and has been in operation since 2000. With over 20 years of experience as a former stylist, the company’s founder, Dominic Barbar, has applied his years of technical know-how to turn his passion into reality by creating a premium line of hair care products that simplify the hair stylist’s job. ~Barbar, Inc.
The BARBAR Italy 3800 Ionic Charger Blow Dryer is pretty much a dream machine! It is equipped with an ionic charger and imported AC motor that heats the air while circulating air to ensure a soft and shiny finish all while adding volume and cutting your drying time in half! I have been enjoying my new Barbar 3800 daily when drying my hair and Ava’s hair! It is so awesome; everything from it’s compact size and great power is absolute perfection! {the ruby red finish doesn’t hurt either…it’s so pretty!} I have long, thick hair so it usually feels like it takes forever to get it dry. I definitely can tell a difference when I dry it with my new Barbar 3800. My hair dries much quicker & I love saving time wherever I can so this was a huge deal to me! The BARBAR Italy 3800 Ionic Charger blow Dryer does come with a little bit of a larger price tag than most blow dryers you will find in your local retailers but I truly feel like it is a fabulous investment. It is salon quality, made for the high usage that a salon requires which I feel means it will last a lot longer than an average blow dryer. I have found that spending a little more on a salon quality tool definitely pays off in the long run.
  • 2,000 WATTS
  • Ionic Charger
  • Imported AC motor
  • 110V-125V
  • Multiple Heat & speed settings
  • Lightweight/ideal for travel
  • Ten-foot professional cord
  • Cool shot button
  • Available in red/black
  • One year limited warranty

Barbar Inc. Hair Tools are Real Moms Recommended!

Amanda February 15, 2013 PRODUCT REVIEWS , , ,

Getting a 3D Smile {Crest and Oral-B #Review}

Everyone notices smiles.  Whether they are good or bad, they get noticed.  If they are going to get noticed no matter what, wouldn’t you want to make sure yours is getting noticed because it is good??  A great place to start on that smile is with Crest and Oral B.  Crest has entire line of 3D White products that all work together to give you the whitest smile possible.

Whiten

The six different Crest 3D White Whitestrips teeth whitening systems such as Crest 3D White 2-Hour Express Whitestrips use the same enamel-safe ingredient dentists use to give you whiter teeth by getting at the stain build-up below the tooth’s surface. The level of this type of whitening varies per product, so you can decide which is best for your 3D White smile.

Clean

The Crest 3D White line of toothpastes such as 3D White Advanced Vivid Enamel Renewal Toothpaste give you whiter teeth by removing surface stains, while the Oral-B 3D White Advanced Vivid Toothbrush removes plaque buildup on a daily basis, helping to maintain the beautiful smile that 3D White Whitestrips can give you.

Protect

A 3D White smile doesn’t end with brushing alone. When you add Crest 3D White Multi-Care Whitening Rinse to your brushing routine, you’re actually protecting your teeth against future stains, helping to ensure your 3D White smile stays that way.

We were given the opportunity to try out the Oral-B 3D Advanced Vivid Toothbrush, Crest 3D White Multi-Care Whitening Rinse, and Crest 3D White Advanced Vivid Stain Protection Toothpaste.  When I say “we” I mean Josh.  As soon as he saw the package and the goods inside, he willingly volunteered to do the review for me.  He loved the mouth wash, and I loved that he came to bed smelling so fresh.  I tried out the toothpaste (when he wasn’t looking) and love the foamy freshness it puts out.  I did not try the toothbrush, cuz GROSS!  He thought it was great, though.  After about a week, I was beginning to notice that his teeth seemed a little brighter.  It is a very gradual lightening, but it is there.  Overall, very impressive and very fresh!!  All three products will have a permanent place on my shopping list.  With 4 kids, we go through a lot of “tooth products.”  I have noticed that if I buy mouth wash, they use it.  They enjoy the swishing and washing.  So, why not??  If I but the mouth wash that is a few bucks, it’ll save me tons on filling cavities!

Real Mom (and her Hubby) Approved

 

 

Erin February 5, 2013 PRODUCT REVIEWS , , , , ,

Fresh Face {Belletto Studios Airbrush Makeup System Video #REVIEW & Giveaway}

Every day I look forward to putting on my make up even though I don’t wear a lot. I always shoot for a very natural look, but definitely don’t leave home without it! After I put on my make up I just feel good and ready to go out into the world. Oh my goodness! I was so excited to receive an Airbrush Beauty Basics Starter Kit from Belletto Studios! I have never experienced airbrush make up until my kit arrived and after watching the instructional video on the Belletto Studios website and a few test runs I really got the hang of it and really enjoy applying it each morning as part of my daily routine! The variety and vibrance of the colors offered by Belletto Studios is so wonderful and definitely has something for everyone and every occasion or mood! Bright, bold, neutral, soft, pretty; these are all words I think describe the variety of colors you can find! Perfect for girls and women of all ages!

There are so many things about Belletto Studios make up that I love; but nothing makes me happier than the fact that it is essentially minerals and water!

Belletto Labs Airbrush Makeup is specifically designed with your skin’s health in mind, promising breathability along with an impeccably smooth, even finish. Their formulas are always:

  • Paraben Free
  • Silicone Free
  • Oil Free
  • Fragrance Free
  • Alcohol Free
  • Dye Free
  • Cruelty Free
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Comedogenic (will not clog pores)
I feel great about putting Belletto Labs Airbrush Makeup on my skin knowing that there are no harmful chemicals or even fragrances that could potentially irritate or harm my skin!

Check out my video showing just how amazing and simple the Belletto Airbrush System is to use!

Belletto Studios is offering our readers an exclusive and generous discount! Enter the code ‘realmoms60′ and receive 60% off your order on their site!

Now get excited, because today there will be TWO winners! Two of our RMRV readers will win a Skin Secrets Airbrush Kit from Belletto Studios!

Want to enter to win? Here’s how!

Mandatory 1st Entry:

Go to Belletto Studios and take a look around! Come back and tell us your favorite feature of the Belletto Studios Airbrush Makeup Kits!

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Belletto Studios Airbrush Makeup Kit is Real Moms Recommended!

You have until February 1st @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA & Canada only. {excluding Alaska & Hawaii}

Amanda January 18, 2013 PRODUCT REVIEWS WITH GIVEAWAYS , , ,

#WIN All Better {Earring Doctor #Review & #Giveaway}

Every since I was a little girl I have been allergic to nickle.  If I wear earrings with nickle in them the hole become completely red, crusty, and even sometimes puss filled.  Gross huh!?  It doesn’t stop there.  If I wore a bracelet or a ring with nickle in it the skin that the metal rubbed against became red, bumpy, and itchy.  Sometimes it would even crack and bleed.

So, you say, don’t wear nickel.  Well that is a simple solution but can also be an expensive one.  Cheap jewelry is often made with nickle.  My mom had a had time justifying spending a lot of money on a kids jewelry and I didn’t want to blow all my allowance on a pair of earrings.  So I either didn’t wear jewelry or I just sucked it up and wore it.  If I wore it I knew I had to really clean my skin with cleaner (like the kind you get when you originally get a piercing) and I understood that I couldn’t wear jewelry the following day.

If only I has known about Earring Doctor 20 years ago!


During his 30 years in the jewelry industry Ira Carlin, aka the Earring Doctor, discovered a multitude of earring problems. “Since the 1980s [Ira's] mission has been to not only provide quality products that solve problems, but to supply you with your everyday hard to find ‘basics’ for simply wearing your earrings comfortably all day, while making them look good.”

One of the many products EarringDoctor.com carries is Reaction Block.  Reaction Block is designed to “provide a hypoallergenic shield insulating your skin from metal irritation.”  It other words, Reaction Block makes it so if you are allergic to metals (like me) you can wear any jewelry.  Simply brush the coating on your jewelry or any metal touching your skin.  Any metal touching your skin?  Well believe it or not some people, me included, can even be allergic to the top button on jeans!  (Isn’t that the craziest thing!?)

Use Reaction Block on:

*Earring posts, clips, and backclasps
*Rings
*Watches, buckles and case backs
*Chains and clasps
*Pendants
*Eyeglasses (metal frames)

I decided to put this to the test.  I ran right out and bought a cheap pair of earrings from Forever XXI, a pair that I knew I could never wear more than two days in a row.  In fact if I wore them my ears would itch by the end of the night.  I put the reaction block on the earring post and wore the earrings all day.  The next day I wore them again.  Then the next.  After three days of wearing them I didn’t have any reaction to the metal.  Works like a charm!

EarringDoctor.com is giving a lucky winner…


Reaction Block

Want to win?  Here is how to enter:

Go to Earring Doctor and tell us another product (not Reaction Block) that would solve your earring problems

Once the mandatory entry is completed you can gain additional entries from the following:

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You have until January 22nd @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.

 

Crissa January 8, 2013 PRODUCT REVIEWS WITH GIVEAWAYS , , ,

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