#Newyorkbiology Arabica Coffee Scrub

First of all, let me state that I have never worked with such a great all around company like New York Biology. They have an amazing range of products from skin care to essential oils. I have tried a lot of products from them and have not been disappointed yet. So when they asked me to try their Arabica Coffee Scrub, I jumped on the chance. One of the things I love about this scrub is that it has my favorite scent in the whole world and that is the smell of coffee. It iw 100% natural so you know that you are going to get the scent of coffee and not the scent of chemicals. Another thing about this body scrub is that it comes from a company where all their products are cruelty free. That is a big plus in my books because I do not believe that beauty productes should be tested on animals. When I take my shower in the morning and use the New York Biology's Arabica Coffee Scrub, it really awakes all my senses. It makes my whole bathroom smell like a coffee shop. Then, once I use it, it feels so good on my skin. I know that I am scrubbing all the dead skin off my body. This leaves my skin feeling soft and supple. It even smooths out my elbows, that are always ruff. One of the things that I noticed that was different about this scrub was on the side of the container, they had a recommendation before you started using it. It says to add 1 tablespoon of a carrier oil and mix thoroughly before using. This makes the texture of this scrub so much easier and neater to use. I used sweet almond oil, and it made it a nice consistency. The New York Biology Arabica Coffee Scrub also contains dead sea salt which is really good for exfoliating your skin and making your skin feel so soft. You cannot go wrong with this scrub. It is totally worth the price of $14.95 off of Amazon as you get a lot of product. It comes in a 12 fl oz jar. It is also an item that you can use your prime on it.I will leave the link below where you can purchase your own. You cannot go wrong. Disclaimer: This item was sent to me for free in exchange for an honest review.

#Newyorkbiology Arabica Coffee Scrub

First of all, let me state that I have never worked with such a great all around company like New York Biology. They have an amazing range of products from skin care to essential oils. I have tried a lot of products from them and have not been disappointed yet. So when they asked me to try their Arabica Coffee Scrub, I jumped on the chance. One of the things I love about this scrub is that it has my favorite scent in the whole world and that is the smell of coffee. It iw 100% natural so you know that you are going to get the scent of coffee and not the scent of chemicals. Another thing about this body scrub is that it comes from a company where all their products are cruelty free. That is a big plus in my books because I do not believe that beauty productes should be tested on animals. When I take my shower in the morning and use the New York Biology's Arabica Coffee Scrub, it really awakes all my senses. It makes my whole bathroom smell like a coffee shop. Then, once I use it, it feels so good on my skin. I know that I am scrubbing all the dead skin off my body. This leaves my skin feeling soft and supple. It even smooths out my elbows, that are always ruff. One of the things that I noticed that was different about this scrub was on the side of the container, they had a recommendation before you started using it. It says to add 1 tablespoon of a carrier oil and mix thoroughly before using. This makes the texture of this scrub so much easier and neater to use. I used sweet almond oil, and it made it a nice consistency. The New York Biology Arabica Coffee Scrub also contains dead sea salt which is really good for exfoliating your skin and making your skin feel so soft. You cannot go wrong with this scrub. It is totally worth the price of $14.95 off of Amazon as you get a lot of product. It comes in a 12 fl oz jar. It is also an item that you can use your prime on it.I will leave the link below where you can purchase your own. You cannot go wrong. Disclaimer: This item was sent to me for free in exchange for an honest review.

IPSY NOVEMBER 2016

Collective Haul November 2016

#Instanaturals Skincare

"> I have never in my life run onto a better company to work with. Their products range from hair care, skin care, cosmetics, and body care. All of their products are 100% natural and cruelty free. The products I have had the most experience with so far is their skin care line. I absolutely love it and it has become a major part of my skin care routine. I want to describe each of the products I have been using in the order that I have used them. I want to also tell you my thoughts and feelings about each one. The first of the Instanaturals products I use each day is their dual action gel cleanser. I use it with my facial scrub brush. I love the fact that there is no scent, or if there is, it is so light that I do not even notice it. It is a clear gel. Like all of their products it is 100% natural. The main ingredients in the dual action gel cleanser are: Vitamin E, Vitamin B5, Willow Bark extract and Lavender Extract. This cleanser is amazing at taking off all of your makeup. It does not leave my face feeling so dry that if I smile my face might crack. It is even strong enough to remove waterproof mascara, but gentle enough to leave your skin feeling so smooth. I usually use this while in the shower. The price of this cleanser is $17.97 for a 6.7 oz.bottle. and it is well worth the price. It is very affordable as I have seen similar products that are priced a lot higher. The link where you can order it off of their website is below.

Once I am out of the shower is when the next skin care item comes into play. This is when I apply their Cellulite cream all over. I love the smell of this cellulite cream. It also is a wonderful moisturizer for your body. It hydrates your skin and makes it feel so soft and supple. It contains 3% Regu Slim Blend, caffeine, retinol, and safflower oil. I have seen a noticeable reduction in the cellulite on my arms, legs, bum, breast and stomach area. Even if I did not see that it works to help firm you up in these areas, I would want to continue using it for the way that it makes my skin so soft. The price for the cellulite cream is $15.95 for a 4 fl. oz tub. I have only had it for just a little over a week and I am almost out. I just slather it all over as I love the smell and the way it makes my skin feel.

Once I have gotten my body slathered with the cellulite cream, I then apply the toner. I have been using the Dual Phase Mattifying Toner. Once again, there is no scent to it. I do not like any scent in my skin care as I have sensitive eyes and skin. The toner makes my skin feel so refreshed. It also helps to remove any makeup that might have been left behind from the cleanser, which is usually nothing. The toner also helps to keep my face matt and oile free no matter how hot it has been or how much I have been sweating. I also love to use this at night as it makes my skin feel so refreshed, especially if it has been hot out. The Dual Phase Mattifying Toner contains Kaolin Clay, which is what helps to keep your skin oil free and matte. It also contains Willow bark extract, Lavender Extract and Peppermint extract which helps to refresh and soothe your skin. This toner is awesome and I would repurchase this again. The price of the toner is $15.97 for 8 fl.oz. It does not take much at all to cover your whole face, neck, and decolletage. One cotton ball with just a dab is about all you need. It is dual action, so you do need to shake it up really well.

After I have applied the toner and it has absorbed into my skin, I then move on to the Vitamin C Serum. I love the way the bottle is shaped. The white top of the dropper just makes it look so sleek. It does not dry out my skin like some serums do. In fact, since using it, my skin has never looked better. I have also noticed a significant reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. The serum contains Hyaluronic acid which is a main ingredient in a lot of anti-aging serums. It also contains Ferulic Acid which is a powerful antioxidant that defends your skin against the problems that certain environmental conditions can cause. It also has Sea Buckthorn Oil to protect your skin's barriers. And the last thing in here that is listed on the bottle is plant stem cells that help with texture and tone of your skin. Just like the other things, the cleanser and toner, there is no scent or very little. It does not even take a full dropper to cover my whole face, neck, and decolletage. The price of this Vitamin C Serum is $17.07 for 1 fl. oz.That sounds like a lot of money for a small bottle, but this serum will last quite awhile. I do suggest that you shake this well.

And the final product in my skin care routine is their Retinol Moisturizer. I love the style of the packaging. It looks like a shaving cream can, but sleeker. It has a really nice pump that makes this product easy to use. There is a slight scent to this moisturizer,but not strong enough to bother my eyes or my skin. My skin feels so soft and hydrated after using this moisturizers. Sometimes when I use a moisturizer it makes my skin feel tight. The Instanaturals Retinol Moisturizer does not do that. It leaves my skin soft and supple. The ingredients in the moisturizer is Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid which helps with anti-aging. It contains sunflower seed oil and green tea extract. These ingredients help to keep your skin soft, while fighting the signs of aging. I have also noticed combining this with the serum has helped my skin to look and feel younger. The price of the Retinol Moisturizer is $19.97 for 3.4 fl.oz. This is a very affordable moisturizer as it takes very little to cover your face,neck, and decolletage. Sometimes I even rub it into my hands and it makes then feel so soft as well.

All in all, I highly recommend the Instanaturals skincare line. It is amazing, from the dual gel cleanser all the way to the Retinol Moisturizer. This skin care system will make you feel and look younger and it is very affordable. It will not break your wallet to get young looking skin. **Disclaimer: These items were sent to me for free in exchange for an honest review. All opinions stated in this blog are my own.">

#Radha Organics Refreshingly Clean Cleanser

I received the Radha Organics Refreshingly Clean Cleanser last Wednesday. I have only been using it for a week. There are several claims that the company makes about this cleanser. I want to mention each claim that they make and tell you whether it is true or not. The first claim is that it is alcohol free to ensure soft, moisturized youthful skin. I do believe that this claim is true. I have noticed just in the first week of using this cleanser how much softer my skin is. It feels and looks so much better since I started using the Radha Organics Refreshingly Clean Cleanser. The second claim that it makes is that it contains active enzymes that act like a grit-free exfoliator. I have to say that it is not gritty at all. When I use this cleanser, my skin is smoother, and it helps with my skin to be a lot more healthy. One of the other claims is that it deep cleans pores and removes black heads. I do not have that many black heads or acne at all. What I do have is some acne scars. I can definitely see a difference in the way those acne scars appear. They are not as red or noticeable. It also claims to detoxify your skin and to hydrate and moisturize. I am not sure about the detox as I did not pay that close attention to it. It does, however, make my skin feel softer, more hydrated and moisturized. This product is cruelty free, which is a big plus in my book. I do not like the companies that do their testing on animals as I am an animal lover. It is also vegan, 100% natural, soy free and gluten free. One of the other things that make this a great product is that it is sustanibility sourced. Here is a full list of the ingredients as listed on their website. I copied it so that I would not forget anything. Aloe Vera Juice*, Castor oil*, Grape Seed Oil*, Witch Hazel*, Emulsifying Wax, Plant Glycerin*, Fuller's Earth, Gram Flour, Vitamin C, Thyme, Chamomile*, Licorice*, Comfrey, Green Papaya, Pineapple, Lime oil*, Lemongrass oil. Their website also states that their ingredients are not white as they do not decolorize, deoderize, or process any of their plant-based ingredients. Being organic makes it good for all skin types. Here are my final thoughts and feelings on this product. This product does just what it claims. It makes your face feel so smooth and soft. It helps with acne and pores. The only thing I have to say is that I do not like the smell. But then again, I do not like anything on my face that has a heavy scent. All in all this is a very good product. It does not lather, and it takes very little to clean your whole face and neck. It is $14.95 on their website. To me that is not too high a price to pay for great skin care. I will leave the link to the product on their website below.

**Disclaimer: This product was sent to me for free in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

My Review of Ipsy's Bag for October, 2016

First of all, I have to say that I love Ipsy. It is one of the most reasonablly priced beauty subscription services there is. For you that do not know what Ipsy is, it is a $10 a month beauty subscription service. You get 4-5 beauty products ranging from hair care, skin care, makeup, and nail polish. They can be deluxe sample sized or full sized products. You get the chance to try high end makeup such as The Balm, Trust Fund Beauty, Tarte, and other name brands. The products always come packaged in a cute makeup bag. The bag is a different design every month. I know that there are some complaints going around about what is in the bag,but I love it. I do not have the means to try out some of these products, but now I can for just $10 a month. For the month of October the theme was Black Magic. This was a good choice considering Halloween happens in October. The bag itself is so cute. It is a light pink with a bunch of different figures on it ranging from ghosts to witches. The designer for this bag was Valfrie. She did such an amazing job. I use each and every bag right now to help organize my makeup until I can find a better system. The bags are always well made and not of cheap material.

The products that I received in my bag were really good this month. I know that from watching YouTube videos that some of the other clients were not as lucky as I was. Here is a list of what I received and my thoughts on each of the products. The first product was the one that I was the most excited for. It was the nail polish that was in the bag. the nail polish brand is Kokie and I have never heard of it before. Come to find out, that the same person that brought us Sinful Colors is the one that is bringing us Kokie. The nail polish I received was: Kokie and the shade is called Heavenly. This was a full-sized product. It is a really pretty light lilac. It is opaque in one thick coat. The formula, otherwise, was a little thick and goopy but it wasn't anything that I could not work with. It dries down to a shiny finish. I thought that it was odd to include this particular color in a fall bag, but I do not go by seasons anyway. I wear whatever I want, no matter the season. Kokie Nail Polish link: The website lists about 32 different shades and the price for each one is $6.00. To me, that is not too bad of a price for really good nail polish. Below you will see a picture of the bottle, and the nail polish being worn as that is what I am wearing today.

The next item I received in my October Ipsy bag was the Teeez brand lipstick. This was full-sized. It is called Eve's ready to wear lipstick. I received it in the shade romantic red. The packaging is absolutely gorgeous for this lipstick. It has the word Love in cursive and yellow ink. It then has two pink lips on it that look like they are flowers on a bush. There are humming birds swarming above the lips. The color is stunning and a good shade for this time of year. I do have to say, however it was not very easy to war. I just had to barely bump my lips and the lipstick was all over. It transferred really bad. What was odd, however, was with as easy as it transferred, the color lasted quite awhile. It is so smooth and easy to apply. It is not drying at all to the lips. I do think that at $22.00 that this is a little pricey for this lipstick. Not even MAC is that high. Link for Teeez's Eve's ready to wear lipstick: Cost: $22.00

The next item excited me as well. It is NyX's Vivid Brights eyeliner. It seemed like this was a full-sized product. In the town where I live there is no store that carries NYX. Let me say, that I was not disappointed. This eyeliner is very good. It stays put and it drys down really nice. I got the shade gunmetal. It is a beautiful grey, silvery shade. I like it as I normally only use black. This lets me amp up my eyeliner game. It is not badly priced on their website either. It is only $7.00 and comes in several different colors. The formula of this eyeliner is excellent. Link for NYX Vivid Brights Eyeliner: Cost: $7.00

The next item I was not too thrilled with until I used it. It is the Pur-lisse daily lip nourisher with mango and shea butter. I received a sample size of this. It is amazing. It makes my lips feel so smooth. I love the smell of the mango,but do not make the mistake and lick your lips. It does not taste like mangos,lol. I used it for the first time yesterday and my lips felt so nice and soft today. It also helped my lipstick to look better today. I do think it is a little steep in price, but it is also worth it with the way it worked. Link for Pur-lisse Daily Lip Nourisher: Cost: $16.00 for full size which is 0.38 oz.

The last item I received was also a sample size. It was the Tatcha Pure One-Step Camilla Cleansing Oil. It'sclaim was that it would just melt your makeup off, even waterproof and leave your skin feeling soft. I used it tonight, and I have to say that their claims are true. It literally melted off my waterproof mascara. It also made my skin feel nice and soft. The website says that it is good for all skin types. I have normal to dry skin, and so far have had no problems with it. It does not take much to get your makeup completely. You just put a little bit in your hand and rub it all over your face and eyes to remove your makeup. You then rinse with warm water. It is that simple. The only thing is that when I went on their website, I felt the price was a little bit steep. I can get the same results using almond oil and it is cheaper. Link for Tatcha Pure One-Step Camilla Cleansing Oil: Cost: $48.00 for 5.1 oz.

As you can see from the list that I received some awesome products that more than paid for the bag. I received 3 full sized products and only 2 sample sized. That is the first time for me. October's Ipsy bag was a really great bag and I cannot wait for next month. If you would like to sign up I will leave my referral link. I do not get paid if you use it except that I get points that I can redeem for more products. I did forget to mention, that when you get your bag if you go back into Ipsy and review your bags and contents, you get points. In time, you can redeem those points towards additional products. All in all it is a great subscription service.