Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion {Review & #Giveaway}

If you have dry skin and are looking for relief, you may want to ditch your regular lotion and try Skin MD shielding lotion instead.  It works by providing a natural barrier on top of the skin to protect it from outside chemicals and irritants, and also comes available with SPF 15 for extra protection.  It's manufactured in the United States using 100% solar power, free of animal products and animal testing.

Skin MD Natural is over 93% "natural" and the ingredients that are not "natural" are of food or medical grade quality and on the FDA's most safe list.  Their lotions are made to be free of parabens, petrochemicals, dyes, and other irritating ingredients.  Shielding lotion is a breakthrough in skin care and Skin MD Natural is the #1 shielding lotion wordwide.

Eco Friendly, Cruelty Free & Vegan Skin Care

My youngest daughter, who is 19 months old, has very dry patches on her legs and my hands get very dry and chapped from washing.  The Skin MD natural shielding lotion worked well for my hands, smoothing the ugly dry skin between my fingers.  It does feel a little different going on for me than regular lotion, and a little goes a long way so use sparingly!  I haven't noticed much improvement yet on my youngest daughter's legs, but I think hers is a more difficult case of actual eczema rather than just dry skin.

I zoomed as close up as I could so you could really see the difference.  Look between my fingers... click the images to enlarge photos

before

after

 BUY IT:  You can buy Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion online or find a local store near you (a lot of Walgreen's around me sell it)

WIN IT:  1 lucky reader is going to win a full size bottle of Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion

Ways to enter (leave a separate comment on this post for each entry you do):

•  Follow Skin MD Natural Twitter
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Have dry skin?  #Win a full size bottle of @SkinMDNatural Lotion via @SusieBHomemaker http://goo.gl/3X3KZ #Giveaway ends 5/15

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This contest ends on 5/15/11 at 11:59 pm EST. Open to U.S. residents only.  The winner will be drawn via random.org and has 48 hours to respond to winning notification email before another winner is drawn.  Please make sure your email is visible on your profile or leave with your comment(s).

Disclosure:  I was sent a free product in exchange for my review.  No other form of compensation was received.  The opinions and thoughts I’ve shared with these products are 100% my own and yours may differ.

Revitalize Your Skin with Exuviance {Review}

I'm finding as I get older my skin problems haven't necessarily gotten better, they've just changed to different skin problems.  Being a 30 something mom of 3 kids, I'm now noticing fine lines, wrinkles and age spots, so I'm constantly on the lookout for new products that will keep me looking young.

The Exuviance Rejuvenating Treatment Masque by NeoStrata revitalizes your skin while fighting the signs of aging.  It's dermatologist developed and was named an InStyle Best Beauty Buys winner.

• AHA's & PHA's for anti-aging benefits
• Stimulates cell renewal
• Vitamins A, E, and Pro-Vitamin B Complex moisturize
• Pro-Vitamin C defends against free radicals

So here's how it all works- the Alpha and Polyhydroxy acids offer full strength anti-aging benefits without irritation.  Gluconolactone decreases lines and wrinkles while improving skin clarity, luminosity, and pore size.  Mandelic Acid helps to visibly reduce wrinkled areas, while Vitamins A, C, E and Pro-Vitamin B Complex provide superior moisturization.

It's recommended use is once a week after facial cleansing.  You apply an even layer of gel all over your face and neck (avoiding eye area) and allow it to dry for 15- 20 minutes (you feel your face tightening up).  After it's dry, you can either peel off or wash with warm water.

>> For me, I liked how it felt going on- it was cool and refreshing.  Coming off, it didn't peel very easily- the masque kept breaking, making it a long process to actually peel the entire thing off.  I preferred to use a warm wash cloth- it was quicker and easier.  After it was all wiped off, my skin felt tighter, clean and fresh.  The appearance was smoother and brighter than before.  I didn't notice any change in pore size which was disappointing since that's one of my problem areas, but I'm hoping with continued use my pores will be minimized. <<

A 2.5 oz tube of Exuviance Rejuvenating Treatment Masque can be purchased online for $30 and you get FREE ground shipping!!  You also get 3 Free samples when you spend over $75 plus get a FREE GIFT when you spend over $100.

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Disclosure:  I was provided a product for the purpose of this review, no other compensation was received.  All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own and yours may differ.

Ancient Stones Mineral Makeup {Review & Giveaway} Ends 2/3

Launched in September 2003, Ancient Stones Nurturing Naturals is jointly ran and managed by Gloria Webb-Williams (CEO) and Cathlene Michaels-Brader (CFO).  Gloria and Cathlene bring many years of holistic, beauty, sales and marketing and technology knowledge allowing them to collaborate on the products and services of their company.  Their mineral makeup uses only pure colors from the earth's natural mineral source and they have no additives, fillers, preservatives, dyes, perfumes, or talc in them... truly all natural.

Ancient Stones' Mission Statement:
Our mission is to beautify and nurture the human body through our makeup and holistic products. By promoting the understanding of ourselves as compassionate beings to the world through holistic teachings, we intend to educate the mind, strengthen the body and lighten the Spirit. Our goal is to facilitate these things through improved living, universal prosperity and life appreciation.

When I tried the makeup the containers were a tad messy so I had to lean over the sink while applying it to make sure I didn't get any on the floor or my clothes.  You start with the Super Soft Focus (SPF 50+ and gives a slight glow) as your base coat and then apply the mineral foundation, I was sent Jean's Jewell.  I thought the foundation felt a little heavy on so gently blotted with a tissue to remove any excess.  I am not one to wear much makeup though and do also have a dry complexion so that could've created the feeling.

For eye shadows they have over 50 shades to choose from- and you can also blend colors to create your own.  I received the Butter Cream and Sheba's Sigh, both colors were beautiful and shimmery.  I used the lighter shade as the brow highlight and then the darker color on my eyelid and crease.  When I first saw the Sheba's Sigh I wasn't sure if I was going to like it as I've never used a shade that color, but I absolutely loved the way it looked.  I thought the complete look was fresh and natural and just enhanced my face.

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After applying your desired makeup, they also have 10 different blushes for your cheeks and 16+ lip shadows for beautiful lips, you finish it all off with the Ancient Elixir Setting Spray.  The spray seals in the makeup and gives an airbrushed look.  It's meant to set your makeup so that even after working out, swimming, or just daily activities it won't smudge or run off.  I'm not sure I really noticed a difference with or without it, as the makeup stayed on all day without wearing off either way.

Key Benefits 
1. Gives the skin a beautiful glow 
2. Seals the makeup 
3. Prevents makeup from coming off the face 
4. Antibacterial (silver is an anti-bacterial) 
5. Elasticity (the copper gives the apperance of more elasticity to the skin) 

Ingredients: Distilled water, silver and copper

**EDIT:  The Ancient Stones Mineral Makeup website is a tad confusing and hard to use (as commenters have noted) so I wanted to add a few things.  From their homepage, if you click the link that says How Do I Select My Colors, it gives recommendations based on skin tone and color.  Then to view the foundation and concealer colors, you click the tab at the top called 'All about the Face' and scroll thru the pages until you find the one that was recommended for you and it'll show you a picture, though not that great of quality.  Also before they sent me my samples she asked for a recent photo of me so they could see my face and skintone.  I think if you were unsure of what colors to pick, you could email them at ancientstonesmineralmakeup@yahoo.com and they'd be more than happy to help.  They also have a money-back guarantee if you were unsatisfied with anything.

WIN IT:  3 lucky readers are going to win a Super Soft Focus & Ancient Elixir Setting Spray

Ways to Enter (leave a separate comment for each entry):
•  Visit Ancient Stones and tell me a shade you'd like to try

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Disclosure:  I received a free product for the purpose of this review.  All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own and yours may differ.

Bronzed Envy- Can Tan {GIVEAWAY} ends 8/14 (U.S. ONLY)

**CLOSED**

With the end of summer nearing, it becomes harder to maintain that bronzed glow and keep a tan throughout the winter.  Your tan always eventually fades, unless you're constantly going to the tanning salon- but who wants to do that with a foot of snow on the ground?  And tanning in the sun, as we all know, isn't good for our skin anyway.  Well here's a great company, with awesome products to keep that summer glow all year long and in a safe way- Bronzed Envy.

Here's more info. on the company and it's creator, Blakeley Smart- a Certified Sunless Specialist:

My name is Blakeley and I live in Austin, TX.  I am a stay at home mom of two boys.  I always knew I wanted to start my own business, but I didn't quite know what.  After doing some researching for a family member about safer, quicker ways to tan I came across Airbrush Tanning.  I instantly fell in love with the idea and wanted to start my own Mobile Airbrush Tanning Service.  I started Bronzed Envy in October 2008 and the rest is history.  People were calling right away!  I make my own hours, and am able to be home for my kids during the day.  After 4 months I had to hire my fist "helper" and after 6 months, I was so busy I couldn't believe it!

This service is so popular and women all over the place are attaching the word "addicting" to this service.  All it takes is ONE tan and you are addicted!  The results are a natural toasted almond bronze, with NO orange or red undertones in the solution!  I know, because I've developed the color myself.  I knew exactly what my clients were looking for, and what I couldn't find in a solution.  I have clients coming to me after trying other places and stay with me mainly because they adore my color!  I want to share this great opportunity with other women as well.  I believe its the perfect business for stay-at-home moms wanting some extra income, or someone just like me, looking for something unique to start of their own.  Its a fun, easy, low investment and high profit business!  Make your own hours, be your own boss, and stay as busy as you would like!  I can help you with everything you need to get started.  Please feel free to check out my website or email me for more information!

One of Bronzed Envy's most popular products is their Can Tan- it's just like a "Tan in a can"!

• It's the next best thing to an airbrush tan!
• It gives you instant tan/color right away AND also develops into a darker tan over the next few hours!
• This stuff Rocks and is a best seller!!
• Your very own jump start on Healthy looking beautiful skin!!

Blakeley has offered a full size bottle of her best-selling Can Tan to 1 lucky reader!!

Mandatory Entry:  Visit Bronzed Envy and tell me something else you learned or a service Blakeley offers.  Or  Tell me 1 of her sunless tanning tips.

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