Color Me So Crazy

 December was a busy month for me and I just got this out in the nick of time... well a little late, but still pretty close. These were all of the products that I used this month and if I would buy them again or leave them in the garbage.   First, probably my greatest feat since I have been blogging was finishing 4 mascaras in a month. Well, full disclosure, I didn't start them in the beginning of December but sporadically in the last couple of months. I just happen to finish all of them at the same time- or in the same month. These also all happen to be  Rimmel London  mascaras. I loved the  Retro Glam Scandaleyes  and  Lift Me Up . The other two, I could leave. I actually loved Lift Me Up because it had a light cucumber scent and made my lashes pop!   Paula's Choice Resist Daily Moisturizer . I love, love, loved this! I am definitely buying a new one of these. It is by far my favorite daily moisturizer. It is tinted and so super...

**Press Samples**  I am so excited to share this new product with you. When I got the press release, I read it and thought that it was a perfect match for what I was trying to get my face to do. I wanted to smooth out that uneven skin and I didn't want to put a lot of work into it, either.  It didn't get me flawless, but it took me to a huge step in the right direction. By using the Overnight Resurfacing Concentrate once a night, it can bring you skin to a new level of smooth. It is formulated with the **new** NIA-114 technology only from StriVectin. As you know from my previous StriVectin skincare posts, you will know all about the NA-114. It wakes up the surface of the skin, strengthens, moisturizes and makes the rest of the products you use at night intensify.  For my nighttime routine, I used this after my medication and right before my moisturizer. The difference I have noticed on my skin are really amazing. I have less ice pick scars, less bumps on my...

**Press Sample** Ok, so I have a pretty cool discovery in the beauty world! StriVectin just came out with a line of hair care and it's awesome! Do you remember all of those really great products with their NIA-114 "potion" in it? Well, this hairline has it in it, too. Do you know what that means? Anti-aging for your hair!!!! I mean, come on... how cool is that? I am trying the Ultimate Restore Collection that is for damaged or thinning hair. It is supposed to reduce breakage, while deeply nourishing your hair from root to tip while transforming the damaged strands.  The shampoo and conditioner duo were actually really nice. I was kind of expecting a medicinal smell but they had a pleasant scent to them. I do wish the shampoo had more lather and bubbling action. I like all those suds. Both of these are designed to help improve strength, minimize breakage, give nourishment. The conditioner also targets the hair cuticle and helps prevent against future damage. I ...

**Press Sample** Today, in my skincare files, I have something fun and **new** from StriVectin . Multi-Action Restorative Cream is the newest from the StriVectin family. This is their baby that they have been working on for 35 years and it literally is all the goodness in one jar. This product, along with almost all of their new anti-aging line, has their NIA-114 patented technology. This has PRO-12 youth optimizing complex and delivers 12, YES 12 clinically proven results.  1. Reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles 2. Firmer feeling skin 3. Softer and more supple feeling skin 4. More radiant and less dull looking skin 5. More plumped feeling skin 6. Skin feeling renewed 7. Texture of skin feels more refined 8. Smoother feeling skin 9. Skin tone appears more even 10. Skin looks more youthful and vibrant 11. Skin feels lifted and toned 12. Pores appear minimized   I do have to agree with most of these. I have been using this ...

**Press Sample** Today, I have another lovely item for you from StriVectin. This is the TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream. It is formulated with the power of their award-winning NIA-114 technology and Gravitite-CF Lifting Complex that are super hero fighters in the anti-aging world. What StriVectin claims: 96% firmer looking jawline 96% tighter skin 88% more defined jawline 92% tighter, more sculpted looking neck and jawline This is a thick cream that comes in a jar. It doesn't have a particular smell to it, which is always good in my book. I love that StriVectin came out with this type of product. We often forget about our decollete area when doing our beauty routines and this is an important area because, let's face it, age gets us there too.You can pick this 1.7oz jar up for $95 For a little side experiment, I used this on my post-baby (5 years later) belly to see if it would be my miracle tightening cream. I have lost a lot of weight and work out but I s...

**Press Sample** Large pores is an issue that I happen to have, so I was happy to try this product out. I matched it with the Anti-Wrinkle and Stretch Mark cream as part of my daily routine. StriVectin prides itself on their NIA114 Technology which gets to the route of the problem and doesn't only cover it up. StriVectin says this product visibly reduces pores by 50%. I have been using this product for about 5 weeks now. I use it morning and night. I have noticed this is a very lightweight formula, no irregular smell and easy to apply. Yes, I have noticed that my pores have tightened. My largest pores appear on my cheeks so this is wear I have been concentrating the most. This is a great addition to my facial collection. I love this as my daily moisturizer because not only does it moisturize but it also works on a problem area of mine. The price point for this little baby is about $100. Worth it? I think so. Especially if pore reduction is a goal of yours!

**Product Review** StriVectin is a household name for me. I have been using this brand for ohhh so long. I am sure I have mentioned (oh about a million times) that I am a super busy mom. This time, I am not going to complain about lack of time but I am going to talk about being a mom. I have used StriVectin for stretch marks from the time I found out I was pregnant because that's just what everyone I knew did. I never knew they had a whole line out there that did other things for my skin, as well. I got an opportunity to try out the SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate for Wrinkles and Stretch Marks. There is Collagex-CE and NIA-114 which is StriVectins own wrinkle repair complex. There is two ounces of moisturizer that targets Collagen III or what they call "youth collagen". The claims: -Significantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles  -Target 'youth collagen' for healthy, younger looking skin -Hydrate and visibly enhance skin texture ...