Joey New York Quick Results Bye Bye Blackheads Gentle Peel Cleanser

Hey everyone!

First off, I love coconut anything! So, when I got sent a sample of the Joey New York Bye Bye Blackheads Gentle Peel Cleanser featuring coconut, you know I tried it out minutes after opening up my package. This cleanser is true to its name, it is extremely gentle on the skin with light exfoliating shreds of coconut. The smell is pleasant and quite spa like, so it does feel like my skin is being pampered whenever I use this product.

Here is a bit more information on the product:

Brighten up your complexion with Joey New York Quick Results Bye Bye Blackheads Gentle Peel Cleanser. This luxurious cleanser scrub is enriched with Young Green Tender Coconut Water packed with vitamins and minerals to help restore and soften your skin. Unlike most scrubs, Joey New York Quick Results Bye Bye Blackheads Gentle Peel Cleanser ($22.00 dermstore.com), isn’t harsh on your skin but will give you the deep clean you need. This cleanser relieves the look of dullness and stress instantly, without stripping the skin of its natural oils.

Will you be trying out this product? 

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I was sent this product to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own! Product information provided by PR!

Summer Weekend Travel Must-Haves‏

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Are you planning any getaways these last few weeks of summer vacation? If you are, you might want to check out these little travel must-haves, because nobody wants to sacrifice their beauty routine on vacation. Thanks to Lavanila and UNITE, we know good things come in small packages. These petite versions of allow you to stay chic, even when you travel. Recently, I was sent samples of the mini UNITE Hair shampoo and conditioners to try out, and I can say these little beauties would be perfect for any trip!

Forgo a checked bag with these flight-friendly products:

Lavanila The Healthy Mini Deodorant ($8):

Take freshness on-the-go with mini versions of Lavanila’s best-selling deodorants. The 100% natural product is ideal to keep in a desk drawer or handbag, so you’ll never have to stress about odor protection again!  

Available for purchase at http://www.lavanila.com

UNITE Hair Care Travel-Sized products ($9-$10):

Choose from several UNITE Hair travel products. With suitcase-size versions of shampoo, conditioner and styling items your hair will look good as ever – wherever your travels might bring you.
 

Available for purchase at Unitehair.com

What mini beauty products are your must-haves for travel?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I received samples of the mini UNITE Hair shampoo and conditioner to try and feature with this blog post. I am not associated with any of the brands mentioned above, nor are they paying me to feature their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own! Product information provided by PR!

Trendy Accessories for Everyone!‏

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I am always on the hunt for that super cute accessory that will make my things stand out from everyone else. Recently, I was sent a few samples from the brand Natural Life to try out and feature for you all! I have to say that I truly love these little items, and I'm already making up my wish list for the next time I'm online shopping!

Natural Life Fuzzy Ear Buds- $15.00

These super cute ear buds are perfect to toss in your bag and take with you on the go. Not only are they super stylish and cute, but they really add that little something extra to your iPod or tablet! I'm definitely taking mine to use on my breaks this semester.

Natural Life’s House Key Cap - $5.50

This little cutie is already on my house key, and I absolutely love it! It makes finding my key on my keyring quick and easy, plus it says 'be happy' on the back. How cute is that?!

Natural Life’s Hair Pins- $9.00

All of us girls know that having cute hair pins are a necessity to life... well maybe not, but they're still fun to have! These little hair pins are made extremely well, and feel like luxury items. I've been using these to clip back all my little baby hairs at the base of my neck.

You can check out these items and more at www.naturallife.com!

What do you think of these items?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I was sent these products to try and feature on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to feature their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Protect Your Lips with Sun Bum!‏

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You all know I love my lip balms. My purse must have 5 to 10 lip balms in it at a time, because a girl needs to options on the go! Recently, I got sent a sample of Sun Bum's lip balm in the scent Pomegranate! Now, this little lip balm has an SPF of 30+, so your lips will be well protected from harsh sun rays and sunburns. After all, who has time to deal with chapped, sunburnt lips? Plus, the scent of this lip balm is delicious!

Features & Benefits:

~Relieves the drying effect from sun, wind, and sea

~Restores and nourishes chapped lips

~Contains soothing Cocoa Butter  

~Petrochemical Free  

~PABA Free

How to Use:

Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure.

When to reapply: 
 
~After 80 minutes of swimming or sweating ~Immediately after towel drying ~At least every 2 hours

Active Ingredients:
 
~Avobenzone 2.00%  

~Homosalate 15.00%

~Octisalate 5.00%  

~Octinoxate 7.50%  
  
Sun Bum is available at local surf shops and at trustthebum.com.

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I was sent this sample to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own! Product information is from the brand's website!

Smashbox Cosmetics' Lip Gloss Round Up

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Smashbox Cosmetics makes some of the prettiest lip glosses out there. Seriously, I think they have a color and formula for any occasion you can think of! Recently, I was lucky enough to get sent a few different glosses to try out, so I thought I would do a lip gloss round up.

Smashbox Cosmetics Lip Enhancing Gloss in the shade Pulse - $19.00

The first thing that attracted me to this gloss is its gorgeous, fun, sheer violet color. This gloss does contain some shimmer, but it's fine enough so that you can't feel it on your lips once applied. I love this gloss, because it gives your lips a kiss of sheer color with a bunch of shine and sparkle. Definitely perfect for summer!

Here is what Smashbox has to say:

Drench your lips in luminous color and shine with LIP ENHANCING GLOSS. This gloss keeps lips soft and smooth. In 3 color formulas for a range of dazzling looks. Enhance your lips like never before. Winner of Allure Magazine's Editor's Choice Award for Best Lip Gloss. SHEER COLOR - Full of shine polymers with a hint of glistening color for gorgeous reflective shine. Brush wand flawlessly coats lips.TRUE COLOR - Vitamin E and sunflower seed oil nourish with a touch of creamy color and soft radiant shine. Velour wand perfectly contours lips. FULL COLOR - Saturate lips with high-impact color and brilliant, three-dimensional pearlescent shine. Velour wand ensures color precision and control.

Smashbox Cosmetics Reflection High Shine Lip Gloss in the shade Candy - $19.00

Let's just take a moment to admire this beautiful color... done? Okay, good! This gloss is stunning with it bright, fun candy pink color. I find it great to wear alone, or paired with a coordinating lipstick. Either way, your lips will look luscious and glossy!

Here is what Smashbox has to say:

Super shiny, extra glossy goodness in a tube! Now available in pout-popping shades from cherry red to shimmery nude for saturated lips that are always glassy-smooth.

• Vitamins and hyaluronic acid deeply moisturize
• Smoothing polymers help fill in fine lines

Smashbox Cosmetics Limitless Long Wear Lip Gloss in the shade Endless - $22.00

This is one of those lip glosses where you apply it and forget about it, because it lasts for hours! The formulation can be sticky, but the color payoff and longevity totally make up for it in my opinion. The shade Endless is a beautiful sheer plum color with a hint of sparkle. Perfect for the upcoming fall and winter seasons!

Here is what Smashbox has to say:

Get gorgeous color and shine for up to 6 hours with this super silky lip gloss! The contoured wand hugs lips for a comfortable one coat application.

What is your favorite Smashbox gloss?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I received these products to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own! Product information is from Smashbox's website!

Lavanila Vanilla Summer‏

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I love Lavanila's fragrances, especially the ones in the roller-ball packaging. They are super convenient, easy to travel with, and purse friendly. Recently, I was sent a sample of their new Vanilla Summer scent, and all I can say is this scent is amazing! It reminds me of the beach and summer nights. The vanilla makes this fragrance warm, while the fruity/tropical notes give it that zing for the summer!

Vanilla Summer:

Sunkissed.  Fresh mango, juicy pineapple, creamy coconut milk, and island sugar cane are steeped in a sultry base of warm Madagascar vanilla, creating a captivating mélange that infuses those hot summer nights with a whispering, seductive breeze.  

Here is what Lavanila has to say:

Discover our extraordinary collection of all-natural fragrances.  Master natural perfumers blend exotic essential oils with skin soothing botanicals for timeless expressions of nature that captivate the senses and nurture the skin. Infused with everything that's good for you and absolutely nothing that’s not, LAVANILA is changing the way you spray. 

How to use:

For a long-lasting scent, apply to clean dry skin. Layer The Healthy Fragrances to create a unique signature vanilla scent. 

 

The healthy difference:

 

Traditional Fragrances are loaded with phthalates, harsh chemicals, chemically-laden alcohol and petrochemicals that can cause dryness, damage and irritation.

The Healthy Fragrance is made with all-natural & organic ingredients and completely free of harsh chemicals. We infuse organic sugar cane alcohol with exotic essential oils & skin soothing botanicals for an authentic and skin safe expression of nature. 100% Healthy. 

Have you tried this fragrance yet?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I received this product to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own! Product information is from the brand's website!

Ouidad Wave Create Sea Spray

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It has become very clear to me that my hair loves sea salt sprays! Since I've started using this sea salt sprays, I think my hair has grown like a weed and feels thicker. Recently, I was sent a sample of the Ouidad Wave Create Sea Spray! Let's just go ahead and say that this bottle is super cool! I love the unique pump spray, because you can either direct it in certain areas on your hair, or hold it back further from your head for a broader covered area. The product absorbs quickly into hair, doesn't leave it greasy feeling, and adds volume and beach waves once dried. Total win-win for this lazy girl right here!

Here is what Ouidad has to say:

Wave Create Sea Spray gives hair that windswept, sexy and flirtatious look you love after a day at the beach. Our exclusive wave-making complex of natural seawater and mineral-rich sea salt crystals create tousled texture while plant-derived humectants lock in waves. Vitamin-rich seaweed and algae extracts nourish the hair so it's super hydrated – never crunchy or stiff. 

How to use:

Spray evenly and liberally throughout damp hair. Scrunch hair in an upward motion to enhance body and wave pattern. Let hair dry naturally or blow dry with a diffuser attachment. 

Tips and Tricks:

~For added volume, lift sections of the hair as your spritz the Sea Spray from ends to roots. Tousle with fingertips.

~If waves are falling flat and feeling limp during the day, spray Sea Spray to refresh them. Shake out the hair with fingertips massaging hair at roots, scrunch to add texture, and air dry to bring life and sexiness back to the hair. 

This product retails for $23.00, and can be purchased at www.ouidad.com!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I was sent this product to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own! Product information is from the brand's website!

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Contest‏

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Renowned celebrity dermatologist and founder of dr. brandt skincare, Dr. Fredric Brandt, wants to banish unsightly pores permanently with his cult-favorite pores no more Collection. Now through August 15th, every Saturday Dr. Brandt will select one lucky winner and announce him/her on his Facebook page to receive $540 worth of his most-wanted, top 10 dr. brandt skincare products just for using the pores no more line. 

All you have to do is snap a photo buying the beloved pores no more pore refiner at participating Sephora locations and send the shot along with feedback on your skincare experience to dr. brandt skincare’s Facebook or Twitter pages. 

The pores no more pore refiner formula instantly diminishes the appearance of pores, mattifies shine and preps skin for makeup in one simple step. Perfect for oily/combination skin, this product and complimentary pores no more vacuum cleaner blackhead extractor, pores no more pore effect refining cream, and pores no more cleanser harness Salicylic and Glycolic Acid, Tea Tree Oil, and soothing botanicals to deliver flawlessly smooth, even skin. 

WHAT: dr. brandt skincare pores no more Contest 

WHEN: July 24 – August 15

~August 2, first winner announced

~August 9, second winner announced

~August 15, final winner announced 

PRIZES: Over $540 value every week 

· pores no more pore refiner 
· microdermabrasion 
· bb matte medium to dark 
· bb cream flexitone 
· cc glow 
· glow overnight serum 
· laser a-peel 
· cleanser (depending on skin type) 
· moisturizer (depending on skin type) 

HOW TO ENTER: Visit the dr. brandt Facebook or Twitter pages (https://www.facebook.com/#!/drbrandtskincare?fref=ts or https://twitter.com/drfredricbrandt) and enter under “pores no more Contest” 

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Information provided by PR!

UNITE 7 Seconds Leave in Conditioner

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I have a tangled mess of hair whenever it gets wet, so you know leave in conditioners are a must for me. Recently, I was sent the UNITE 7 Seconds Leave in Conditioner to try out and review for you lovely people! This little bottle is a miracle worker, I sprayed it about 6 times on my hair, and within the 7 second time frame, I could quickly and easily run my comb through my hair. Talk about a time and headache saver! I think this is going to be my new go-to luxury hair product.

Here is a bit more information on this Sulfate-Free product:

Removing sulfates from your cleansing products will protect color, and reduce frizz.  The UNITE 7Seconds Condition ($26.25) locks in color, detangles in just seven seconds, offers UV protection and works on all hair types. 

Have you tried this product yet? What is your favorite hair product?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I was sent this product to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Burt's Bees New Revitalizing Lip Balm‏

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I am always in search of that one amazing lip balm to keep within my purse. Recently, I was sent Burt's Bees new Revitalizing Lip Balm to try out. Now, let's just go ahead and state the obvious about this lip balm... it smells like chocolate covered blueberries! How fantastic is that? Who needs dessert, when you can have this beauty to use. As far as the formulation is concerned, I found it to be very moisturizing and long lasting. I applied this first thing in the morning, and could still feel a bit on my lips around lunch time (and I talked a lot)!

Here is what Burt's Bees has to say:

A revitalizing lip balm infused with Blueberry Seed Oil and Cocoa Powder, known for their antioxidant properties, and conditioning Cocoa Seed Butter. A decadent and 100% natural combination for lips that feel soft and renewed.

This product retails for $3.30, and can be purchased at www.burtsbees.com!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I was sent this product to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own! Product information is from the brand's website!