I've been struggling with acne and oily skin with enlarged pores for 15 years. Over the years I've lost my self-confidence, and have hidden behind a hanging head or an overload of makeup to get through each day. Since I discovered Memebox, I've really stepped up my skincare game, with an overall goal to get my skin to the point where I can where my usual eye and lip makeup, but eliminate the pore-clogging foundations I've previously been chained to. Granted some foundations are better than others, but all of them I've tried cause me to break out in one way or another.
I've always lived under the mentality that "less is more" and assumed that if I used too many products it would aggravate my skin and make my acne worse. It wasn't until the past few months that I was introduced to Korean skin care products, and (more specifically) Memebox. I jumped into the Memebox craze and started ordering every box that sounded like it might help my skin in some way, and hoped for the best. Soon I found myself with boxes of cleansers, toners, moisturizers and sheet masks. While trying to find the perfect combination of products to use, I happened upon an article about layering. Layering would literally solve almost all the problems I was having with conflicting thoughts I had about the ever-growing mountain of skin care products I had in my bedroom, so I immediately started layering products morning and night.
While using several of the same types of products that offered different benefits to my troubled skin, I quickly found my skin taking advantage of everything, and slowly clearing up. Over the course of about a month I noticed my cystic acne started disappearing and soon I was experiencing fewer whiteheads and my blackheads were fewer as well. While I still experience the occasional whitehead (especially around "that time of the month") and my blackheads have not exactly disappeared, I have been wanting to scream from the rooftop to all of those who feel self-conscious about their acne as I do and share with you the mile-long routine that literally transformed my skin into something new.
Each post will cover products from a new category that I use either in the morning or the evening, and will feature the tag "skin care routine" so they are easy to follow. I thank you for following my journey and I hope that the info to come will help someone else as much as it has helped me.
Saturday, August 30, 2014
#Memebox: Nakedbox #23 #Unboxing & #Review
Name of Box: Nakedbox 23
This box with all of its components revealed from the very beginning is dedicated to you girls out there who feel a little bit shy or hesitant in trying out our our beauty boxes. Nakedbox #23 includes items perfect for traveling! It will insure you bring all travel essentials in your pouch.
Price of Box: $23 + shipping
Estimated Box Value: $68
1. LEADERS MASK PACK 1ea 20ml (full-size product) $3 value
[Randomly selected from BIO Medi-curing Mask Aqua Dressing and Coconut Bio Mask with Tomato]
This mask hydrates and moisturizes your skin to the fullest. It’s a 100% coconut jelly mask, which gives your skin a cooled feeling. It also dramatically reduces any signs of wrinkles!
HOW TO USE
Sprinkle a small amount into the palms of the hands. Press gently into the skin of the face until the essence has soaked in.
2. LAILLY Cooling Pore Pack 50g (full-size product) $28 value
This cooling pore mask reduces the appearance of enlarged pores, helping to keep them purified, refined and smooth. Enriched with strawberry, raspberry, blueberry and acai berry extracts, it also delivers intensive nourishment deep down into the dermal layer. Upon application, it delivers a cooling sensation to the skin as it contracts pores, and cleans out gunk and oil that are trapped underneath. It also contains proprietary mineral complexes that help to tighten and minimize the pores for flawless skin.
HOW TO USE
After cleansing the skin, apply a thick layer of the cream onto the skin. Wait 10 to 15 minutes and you will feel a cool warm tingle across your skin. Thoroughly rinse with lukewarm water.
3. TOSOWOONG Pore Tightening Serum 30ml (full-size product) $19 value
This Pore Tightening Serum leaves skin feeling silky smooth skin and shrinks and refines enlarged pores, all while providing skin whitening, and lifting and firming properties that improve the skin’s elasticity. This product helps to create a smoother, younger look. Pores are XXS sized, as if they had 'snapped back' into shape, so that skin is tighter, smoother and younger.
HOW TO USE
After exfoliating the skin, rinse and pat dry. Apply serum all over face morning and night to shrink pores.
4. TOSOWOONG Black-Head Nose Pack (8 strips) $5 value
-clean your face.
-wet on your nose with water.
-remove water on your hand. detech film.
-apply it on your nose.
-wait for 15 minutes.
-detach it slowly.
5. 23 YEARDS OLD Air-Laynic Pore Mask 12g (sample-size product) $13 value ($35 for full size)
This unique pore mask is in the form of a syringe which contains gel-type ampoule for tightening enlarged pores and fighting against any blemishes on the nose and the cheeks, the most sensitive and oily part of your face. It’s different from other pore masks in that it’s actually a 20 minute long home therapy for a cleaner, more resilient complexion.
HOW TO USE
Spread the ampoule over the included mask sheets and place it over your nose & cheeks area. You have to be patient for 30 minutes because the ampoule will react to your skin and may actually sting a bit like a real clinic therapy. Then remove the mask and rinse off.
This box with all of its components revealed from the very beginning is dedicated to you girls out there who feel a little bit shy or hesitant in trying out our our beauty boxes. Nakedbox #23 includes items perfect for traveling! It will insure you bring all travel essentials in your pouch.
Price of Box: $23 + shipping
Estimated Box Value: $68
1. LEADERS MASK PACK 1ea 20ml (full-size product) $3 value
[Randomly selected from BIO Medi-curing Mask Aqua Dressing and Coconut Bio Mask with Tomato]
This mask hydrates and moisturizes your skin to the fullest. It’s a 100% coconut jelly mask, which gives your skin a cooled feeling. It also dramatically reduces any signs of wrinkles!
HOW TO USE
Sprinkle a small amount into the palms of the hands. Press gently into the skin of the face until the essence has soaked in.
2. LAILLY Cooling Pore Pack 50g (full-size product) $28 value
This cooling pore mask reduces the appearance of enlarged pores, helping to keep them purified, refined and smooth. Enriched with strawberry, raspberry, blueberry and acai berry extracts, it also delivers intensive nourishment deep down into the dermal layer. Upon application, it delivers a cooling sensation to the skin as it contracts pores, and cleans out gunk and oil that are trapped underneath. It also contains proprietary mineral complexes that help to tighten and minimize the pores for flawless skin.
HOW TO USE
After cleansing the skin, apply a thick layer of the cream onto the skin. Wait 10 to 15 minutes and you will feel a cool warm tingle across your skin. Thoroughly rinse with lukewarm water.
3. TOSOWOONG Pore Tightening Serum 30ml (full-size product) $19 value
This Pore Tightening Serum leaves skin feeling silky smooth skin and shrinks and refines enlarged pores, all while providing skin whitening, and lifting and firming properties that improve the skin’s elasticity. This product helps to create a smoother, younger look. Pores are XXS sized, as if they had 'snapped back' into shape, so that skin is tighter, smoother and younger.
HOW TO USE
After exfoliating the skin, rinse and pat dry. Apply serum all over face morning and night to shrink pores.
4. TOSOWOONG Black-Head Nose Pack (8 strips) $5 value
-clean your face.
-wet on your nose with water.
-remove water on your hand. detech film.
-apply it on your nose.
-wait for 15 minutes.
-detach it slowly.
5. 23 YEARDS OLD Air-Laynic Pore Mask 12g (sample-size product) $13 value ($35 for full size)
This unique pore mask is in the form of a syringe which contains gel-type ampoule for tightening enlarged pores and fighting against any blemishes on the nose and the cheeks, the most sensitive and oily part of your face. It’s different from other pore masks in that it’s actually a 20 minute long home therapy for a cleaner, more resilient complexion.
HOW TO USE
Spread the ampoule over the included mask sheets and place it over your nose & cheeks area. You have to be patient for 30 minutes because the ampoule will react to your skin and may actually sting a bit like a real clinic therapy. Then remove the mask and rinse off.
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Overall I really like this box. It containes mostly full size products, and even the 23Years Old Pore Mask (the only sample size product in this box) contains enough product to use it twice. Everything was useful and an item I would repurchase.
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Disclaimer: The Glitter Chic blog purchased the product(s) mentioned in this post for the purpose of review and evaluation. No monetary compensation was received for this post. This blog contains affiliate links.
Have you tried MemeBox? Get Korea's hottest beauty products delivered right to your door in collaborated boxes packaged in pink! Pick the box you want, whenever you want: http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=V35f2DhFZw0&subid=&offerid=364504.1&type=10&tmpid=17362&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.memebox.com%2F
Find current Memebox discounts here: http://bit.ly/ZUZp6r
Already love Memebox? Want to learn or enjoy even more? Join the "Memebox Addicts" Facebook group: http://on.fb.me/1tdBafP
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Dr Tim's Natural Turkey Chips for Dog & Cats #Review from Chewy.com
Product Name: Natural Turkey Chips
From: Dr Tim's Premium All Natural Pet Treats
Type of Product: freeze dried turkey heart slices for dogs and cats
Price (as of date of review): $15.26
Where To Purchase: Chewy.com
Product Website: http://DrTims.com
About: 100% real, USDA - straight from Wisconsin that are simply freeze dried after washing and nothing else. Dr. Tim proudly presents his line of freeze-dried treats that exemplify the good doctor's message of top quality pet health.
You can see additional info and how well Venus likes these treats in the video below:
My Thoughts: I love these treats, and as you can tell in the video, Venus does too! They are single-ingredient, healthy, soft and easy to chew, and cause no digestive upset. They have very low odor as well. I'm very impressed and will be trying out more products from Dr Tim's with Venus soon!
Disclaimer: This blog received the product(s) mentioned in this post for the purpose of review and evaluation. This blog is not responsible for prize delivery. No monetary compensation was received for this post. This blog contains affiliate links.
From: Dr Tim's Premium All Natural Pet Treats
Type of Product: freeze dried turkey heart slices for dogs and cats
Price (as of date of review): $15.26
Where To Purchase: Chewy.com
Product Website: http://DrTims.com
About: 100% real, USDA - straight from Wisconsin that are simply freeze dried after washing and nothing else. Dr. Tim proudly presents his line of freeze-dried treats that exemplify the good doctor's message of top quality pet health.
You can see additional info and how well Venus likes these treats in the video below:
My Thoughts: I love these treats, and as you can tell in the video, Venus does too! They are single-ingredient, healthy, soft and easy to chew, and cause no digestive upset. They have very low odor as well. I'm very impressed and will be trying out more products from Dr Tim's with Venus soon!
Disclaimer: This blog received the product(s) mentioned in this post for the purpose of review and evaluation. This blog is not responsible for prize delivery. No monetary compensation was received for this post. This blog contains affiliate links.
Monday, August 25, 2014
#honestkitchen Halcyon Duck Dog Food #Review & #Giveaway
Product Name: Halcyon Duck Recipe
From: The Honest Kitchen
Type of Product: dehydrated dog food
Price (as of date of review): $1 for 1 oz, $59.99 for 4 lbs, $119.99 for 10 lbs, or $469.96 for 4x10 lbs.
Where To Purchase: http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/dog-food/halcyon
Find more information as well as a demo in the video below:
My Thoughts: I absolutely love this dog food, and I think it makes a great addition to The Honest Kitchen family. Venus is always iffy on soft food, but she will always eat some Honest Kitchen.
FOR A LIMITED TIME YOU CAN ENTER TO WIN YOUR OWN SAMPLE OF THE HONEST KITCHEN'S NEW HALCYON DUCK DOG FOOD. GIVEAWAY OPEN TO US RESIDENTS ONLY, ENTER VIA THE GIVEAWAY FORM BELOW:
Disclaimer: Baby and the Chi's blog received the product(s) mentioned in this post for the purpose of review and evaluation. Baby and the Chi's is not responsible for prize delivery. No monetary compensation was received for this post. This blog contains affiliate links.
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.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
#GetNoticed with NEW Dial Coconut Water Refreshing Mango Body Wash!
Welcome to the newest member of the Dial family, Coconut Water Refreshing Mango body wash! It contains coconut water and mango to give you clean, healthy, and hydrated skin and to give you a tropical escape right in your own shower.
Coconut water is known to be rich in antioxidants and electrolytes that provide replenishing hydration to your skin, and mango is rich in nutrition while adding a hint of tropical freshness.
This luxurious foamy body wash smells amazing. It cleans without drying, leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth, and also works as a bubble bath for the kids! Dial has really mastered this product, and I can't wait to try more from the Coconut Water line now.
I love this hydrating body wash so much, I want to share it with you! Leave a comment below to enter to win a coupon good for one free bottle of Coconut Water Refreshing Mango body wash (open to US residents only, age 18+). I will draw a winner from the comments below on September 9th. Leave a valid email address along with your comment so I can contact you if you win.
Disclaimer: Baby and the Chi's blog received the product(s) mentioned in this post for the purpose of review and evaluation. Baby and the Chi's is not responsible for prize delivery. No monetary compensation was received for this post. This blog contains affiliate links.
Coconut water is known to be rich in antioxidants and electrolytes that provide replenishing hydration to your skin, and mango is rich in nutrition while adding a hint of tropical freshness.
This luxurious foamy body wash smells amazing. It cleans without drying, leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth, and also works as a bubble bath for the kids! Dial has really mastered this product, and I can't wait to try more from the Coconut Water line now.
I love this hydrating body wash so much, I want to share it with you! Leave a comment below to enter to win a coupon good for one free bottle of Coconut Water Refreshing Mango body wash (open to US residents only, age 18+). I will draw a winner from the comments below on September 9th. Leave a valid email address along with your comment so I can contact you if you win.
Disclaimer: Baby and the Chi's blog received the product(s) mentioned in this post for the purpose of review and evaluation. Baby and the Chi's is not responsible for prize delivery. No monetary compensation was received for this post. This blog contains affiliate links.
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