Triderma MD Pore Reducing Anti-Age Serum

December 5, 2010 by Momstart 1 Comment

Have you ever put off a product review because you wanted to make sure you did a really really good job. That’s exactly what I’ve done with this review for a skin care product by Triderma. Triderma sent me the Triderma MD Pore Reducing Anti-Age Serum for review and one to giveaway to one of my readers. I wanted to do a video review but alas, I really am out of time and way overdo on this review, and I’m about to go out of town on yet another blogging trip so here goes! I promise to do my best Triderma because you do after all deserve it. What a great product!

Triderma MD Pore Reducing Anti-Age Serum is one of the first products I have used on my face that hasn’t caused my face to burn in a long time. I’m not really supposed to review skin care products just because most of them make my face burn. The Pore Reducing Anti-Age serum did not. WOW, that’s one plus right there.

Want to know why I took the risk on this product?

Triderma MD Pore Reducing Anti-Age Serum made some very great claims…

This medical strength creamy serum works like a skin primer but does more than just "fill in" pores. It instantly provides smoother, more refined skin PLUS daily use helps reduce the size of pores to give you a more confident complexion. It helps control excess oil throughout the day leaving skin feeling silky soft. Clinically proven, fast acting RefinaPore™ provides dramatic results without irritating skin.

*NO Cortizone or Parabens

*Fragrance Free

My favorite claim of these:

Clinically proven, fast acting RefinaPore™ provides dramatic results without irritating skin.

Why Do I like Triderma:

Triderma MD Pore Reducing Anti-Age Serum won my heart because it did not burn my face. I have yet to see results, but I have yet to use it consecutively for more than 2 days at a time as it is. My biggest weakness with any regimine is sticking to it. I really should learn to take better care of my face so my New Years Resolution will be to put Triderma MD Pore Reducing Anti-Age Serum to the test. I mean, the first step was for there to be no burn. The second step will be to see my HUGE honking Pores to actually shrink in size. That will take time but I can’t wait.

Thank you to the Family Review Network and to Triderma for sending me samples for this review.

Skin Free Skin Care soothing skin #giveaway

June 24, 2009 by MomStart 261 Comments

I was contacted by Skin Free to do a review and a giveaway. I was happy again to oblige them. They even let me pick out my products to review. I picked:

Lite Moisture for Blemish Prone Skin – 50 ml – $15.99
We stress the need to keep all skin moisturized in order to keep it healthy. This also applies to blemish prone skin. We created the Skin Free Lite Moisture for Blemish Prone Skin formulation specifically for this purpose.

and

Spa Scrub Power Pak – – $22.00
Our clients tells us that our Sweet and Smooth Sugar Scrub becomes even more luxurious and rejuvenating when you blend it with our Extra Moisturizing Liquid Soap! We offer this great combination at a new low introductory price

I love how a good sugar scrub feels on my face. I have to be very careful what I use on my face because many different products cause my face to burn, and then other products make my hands itch so i can’t even apply them to my face. I did not have any issues using Skin Free’s products. They were gentle and did not dry out my face but they made my face feel resilient and clean. These great products are 100% natural and free from toxins, irritants, fragrances, colorants, petroleum derivatives, and animal products. The products are also affordable and effective because a little goes a long way. Skin free makes amazing skincare products.

About Skin Free:

All products distributed by Blue Ridge Gypsy Studio™ are designed and formulated by owner and practicing pharmacist, Julie Hilton, who has over 30 years experience in compounding and natural skin care. “I started the Studio in 2000 when my husband and I moved to the Blue Ridge of Virginia. Our friends were calling us “gypsies”, so the name evolved naturally.”

Win a $30.00 Gift Certificate to Skin Free.

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Visit Skin Free and tell me what you would spend your 30.00 on.

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Win The Best bubbles Mr. Bubbles #giveaway

June 14, 2009 by MomStart 233 Comments

As a mother I do not get much time to take care of myself. Blogging is my hobby and I have dug in deep. I’m always working on something and not getting paid for it. So one way I like to relax is to take a nice hot bubble bath, and I really want my bubbles to stay bubbly for a while so I can relax in the heat for a long time. I actually like to read in the tub.
One of my favorites is Mr. Bubbles, but I thought he was only for children. The Village Company now makes bubble bath for adults as well. Well, perhaps they have been making bubbles for adults for a while now. Well, I have just discovered them. The Village Company sent me quite a package to review. I received Mandarin Lime Milk Bath, White Tea Milk Bath, Mr. Bubbles 3 – in – 1, Mr. Bubbles Bubble Bath in Watermelon, and Mr Bubbles foaming soap.

These products can be purchased at Amazon.com, and in stores like Target. I never noticed them before but last time I went into Target I found them and looked at all the different products. The Village Company makes so many relaxing products. They make the Sesame Street line for children, the Mr. Bubbles line for children and Village Naturals.

The Village Naturals has the bath milk that bubbles very nicely. They also have a therapy line for aches and pains and stress or tension. The Naturals line also comes in foot essentials with a foot soak, foot scrub, and foot balm. They also make body scrubs in either sugar or salt.

I haven’t tried all of their products but when I run out of bubble bath, instead of spending a fortune at Lush, I’m going to go to Target and get my satisfaction with out breaking the bank.

The scents that I got to try for bubble bath are wonderful. The Mandarin Orange was sweet but not overly so. I smelled so good after my bath. The scent lingered in my skin while I was falling asleep.

We were fortunate enough to get a large supply of children’s products to try out as well.

Mr. Bubbles Foaming Soap is for ages three and up and I’ll tell you why. My kids can not keep it out of their mouths. I have to watch them like a hawk when they are playing with it but my daughter loves it. She loves how it squirts out of a can. My son also loves to try

and make the sound. I love the way it smells.

Now the Bubble bath is something we’ve been using forever. They have a sensitive bubble bath and a bubble bath with different scents. For instance this was the first time we were able to try the watermelon. It’s a fun scent for the kids and I like it too. I prefer my adult scent like the White Tea but kids verses adult moms you know!

The only issue I had with any of the products was with the 3-in-1. The three in one doesn’t make as strong of bubbles. It still bubbles you know, but they don’t last or fill the tub with bounds of bubbles. It’s just fine as a soap and a shampoo but bubbles are mediocre. All the other products are excellent bubble makers. 😉

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one of each of the products I tried

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Clarisonic Skin Care Brush in Graphite Grey #Giveaway

June 9, 2009 by MomStart 654 Comments

Clarisonic contacted me and asked me to do a review and giveaway in honor of Father’s Day. I wanted to make sure that I did a great job reviewing it so I didn’t get the giveaway up in time for the Father’s Day Event. I got the female one, although, I think it would be fine for a man or a woman.

About Clarisonic:

Clarisonic Skin Care recognizes that men are just as discerning about their grooming products as women are. Created by the inventor of the Sonicare toothbrush, the Clarisonic uses sonic technology and works with the skin’s natural elasticity to unclog pores for deeper cleansing without stripping the skin. Using the Clarisonic prior to shaving will open pores and give your man the closest shave of his life. The launch of their men’s Graphite Gray Clarisonic for Father’s Day in 2008 was so successful that they made it a permanent part of the line. Tinseltown A-listers like Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman and Justin Timberlake have also made Clarisonic part of their grooming routine.
CLARISONIC Skin Care System is the first sonic oscillation face brush that deeply cleanses, stimulates and clarifies the skin. Using any nonabrasive facial cleanser, CLARISONIC works to cleanse skin more thoroughly than manual washing. With its easy usage and waterproof design, no additional time is added to the beauty regimen and it can safely be used in the shower.

Scientific studies have measured Clarisonic’s extraordinary results:
· Cleans twice as effectively as manual cleansing and removes six times more makeup than traditional cleansing
· After eight weeks, study participants reported:
Healthier skin, 83%
Fewer blemishes, 70%
Fewer dry patches, 69%
Decreased appearance of pore size, 68%
Softer skin, 94%
· Effective pre-treatment cleansing for in-office dermatology and plastic surgery procedures
· Through deep cleansing, the Clarisonic increases absorption of topical Vitamin C by up to 61% into the epidermis (compared with manual cleansing)
· Allows for deep cleansing of the pores and skin surface, yet is gentle enough for everyday use at home including for those patients with skin conditions such as acne, seborrhea, eczema and psoriasis

This information was taken from the Clarisonic Website. Be sure to do your own research or consult with a doctor before making medical decisions.

My Opinion:

Mine arrived fully charged so I was able to use it right out of the box. It did say in the directions though that you need to charge for 24 hours before using. Both my unit and the unit that I’m giving away have the same rechargeable base. It’s so nice that we don’t have to go through batteries.

The Clarisonic brush has a nice smooth pulse that feels great to me. I actually noticed a difference in my face after using it twice. A friend of mine said she noticed a difference using hers after four weeks. I think I just noticed my face looked brighter (I’m hesitant to say younger but that was my first thought) I’m not making any claims for this company, I’m just giving you my crazy opinion for whatever it’s worth.

I’m terrible about washing my face regularly so having this brush helps me to remember, because I actually enjoy doing it.

Win the Graphite Grey Clarisonic for Dad

(or yourself)

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Get a Clear Remedy Acne Treatment – giveaway

May 18, 2009 by MomStart 179 Comments

IQ Derma contacted me and offered me a two month supply of Clear Remedy to share the experience of using it with my readers. Now, I would have loved to taken them up on the offer, but my skin only has small issues once a month if you know what I mean.

So I asked them if I could give the two month supply away on my blog to one of my readers. After deliberating for a few days they agreed.

What is Clear Remedy?

Clear Remedy is a long-term skincare regimen that is gentle enough for daily use. Acne can negatively impact anyone’s social life and self esteem, but now there’s something you can do about it. Clear Remedy fights acne at the source and is clinically proven to heal and help prevent breakouts.

How does the three step process work?

Step 1:

Unclog Pores with the Purifying Cleanser that contains Multifruit BSC which helps exfoliate and clear away dead cells, surface oils, debris and other pore cloggers.

Step 2:

Kill Bacteria with the Acne Treatment Lotion that provides oxygenating agents that prevents acne bacteria to grow.

Step 3:

Hydrate & Clarify with the Hydrating Lotion that delivers an Advanced Moisture Complex to boost skin’s hydration level.

Benefits of using Clear Remedy:

Purifying Cleanser washes away impurities and dead skin cells to keep pores clear.
Acne treatment lotion fights acne at the source
Hydrating Lotion helps keep skin soft and smooth.

Discount Purchase Code

The Clear Remedy team also asked me to share this coupon code so that interested readers & friends Mom Start could try Clear Remedy at a discount (only $94.50). Promotion code GETCLEAR30 for 30% of your order (no minimum) and free ground shipping

Enter:

Visit Clear Remedy and tell me why you think it would work for you or your child?

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Skin Care RSF Age Management giveaway

May 14, 2009 by MomStart 216 Comments

RSF Skincare contacted me about doing a review and I asked if I could do a giveaway. They actually agreed to both. I’m pretty excited about this even though I haven’t used all of the samples yet. The one I have spent the most time with is the stretch mark cream. It smells really good and it’s nice to think it’s working. I haven’t had it for very long only more time will tell, but I really like the smell. So since I can’t tell you enough about the products, I don’t have wrinkles yet but I’m sure this stuff prevents, let me tell you what you about the company and about what you can win and you decide if you want to enter. I also don’t feel qualified even to paraphrase the technical aspects of these products, I mean, peptides, tripeptide, dipeptide

About Age Management Skincare

RSF Age Management Skincare, a division of renowned RSF Pharmaceuticals of San Diego, California, takes a medical approach to age-management by researching and formulating customized skincare for optimal results. The product line contains high concentration cosmetic-grade peptides that have clinical, evidence-based results. Refined formula makeup of the line ensures restoring solutions coupled with superior ingredients. The product line is of the affordable luxury skincare industry comprised of paramount quality ingredients and guaranteed results. RSF Skincare products are developed by seasoned clinical pharmacists and physicians who have shaped the science of skincare.

Sample of Caviar Daily Cream

The RSF Caviar Daily Cream is extracted from the desirable delicacy of caviar, an exclusive cosmetic ingredient due to its rich essential amino acids, peptides, proteins, essential fatty acids and oligoelements that have high regenerative properties and result in the ultimate skin damage repair. The enriched RSF Caviar Daily Cream contains pure caviar extract, Dead Sea salts, and a high potency of tissue growth factor (TGF-Beta) peptide for maximum collagen synthesis. The Jojoba and sweet almond oils balance skin nutrition. As the most potent caviar cream on the market, RSF Caviar Daily Cream is best suited for firming and lifting the skin and stimulating collagen activation as the cream soaks into the pores to supply deep moisturizing benefits. The protein rich caviar contains authentic properties that plump the skin and relax wrinkles, leaving a glowing youthful appearance.

Sample of Eye Serum

RSF Eye Serum contains the highest concentration of peptides, vitamins and oxygenating factors to stimulate the production of skin-forming fibers, collagen and elastin at the cellular level. The RSF Eye Serum contains an intensity of peptides at 50%, compared to competitor products that boast “17% potent peptide” concentrations.

Sample of Stretch Mark Cream

RSF Stretch Mark Cream invigorates the cell regeneration process occurring within the skin to manufacture optimal visible change on dermal scarring while simultaneously thickening the epidermal layer to regulate the skin’s surface and diminish the appearance of stretch marks. Skin inflammation is reduced preventing damaging effects that cause stretch marks.

Sample of Anti-Wrinkle Cream

The elevated measure of peptides within the RSF Anti-Wrinkle Cream is formulated to aid in the prevention of premature aging in the delicate area surrounding the eyes, face and neck. Daily use of these products is proven to slow the effects of aging and reduce the appearance of wrinkles all well softening and moisturizing the skin.

So take the information they provided and that is smells good and feels nice on your skin. Well it also has organic ingredients

Enter:

Visit RSF Age Management Skincare and give me your favorite fact.

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