New Beauty Test Tube and winner announced

Here are all the amazing items that came in my latest test tube. I am so excited to try these, I love all the face serums and creams! So far, here are reviews on the ones I love: Skinceutials C E Ferulic serum and sunblock. Retail price $146 (serum) $32 (sunblock)

I use this serum daily already and it's super costly (but definitely worth it) so I was very excited to get a sample! I have also never used the sunblock but am always on the lookout for one that is not going to make me break out. This one is awesome! I would recommend both to anyone.

Fleur Liquide Body Cream: Retail price $48

This creamy lotion is so amazing. I love the smell and since it's so thick, it really softens the skin well. "With notes of fresh grapefruit, tangerine, bood orange, neroli flowers and sandalwood, Soleil Liquide takes you back to warm, summery days." 

GlyMed Intense Peptide Skin Recovery Complex. Retail price $79

This cream was in my LAST new beauty test tube, but it was too good to not write about! They now sell this brand at Mario Tricoci, but since it's medical grade you need to purchase it somewhere you get facials. It is one of the best creams I have tried to date. Seriously. It is thick and rich and after using is for 2 weeks now I feel like I have younger looking skin with less noticeable lines. I know 33 is a bit young to start using an age management cream, but now that I've tried it, I'm not sure I can go back to normal face lotion! This is a must try ladies! 

**And the winner of the custom sign by Designs on Signs is:
#22
Katie
I will email your information to Lisa at Designs on Signs and she will contact you from there! Thank you to all who entered and a giant thanks to Lisa for the custom sign giveaway!

New Beauty Test Tube

Here is my latest test tube! I can't tell you guys enough how great it is to switch your creams and wash every month or two. I always use the same serums, but everything else I mix up. The lady who does my facials also says is good to mix it up as your skin is different throughout the year (oily/dry/etc). Anyway, super excited to try all my new treats. ;)
I'll let you know if any of these items are worth buying.

**I was on TV twice over the weekend. Friday morning on NBC's morning news (I had NO idea they were using Rent the Runway footage so I missed it) and again on Saturday night. Here is the clip from NBC's 24/7:
Watch the Show - Sharing Styles on the Runway - 24/7: Secrets of the City

New Beauty Test Tube

Here is my latest new beauty test tube. What a great bunch of loot! This time around had the lowest number of items, but what they sent is all amazing!! I can live with that. ;)
I've been using it for a couple weeks now, so I'll make sure to do reviews on anything that's worth buying (which so far seems like quite a few)!

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Product Review: Macadamia oil

This large 1oz sample was in my last new beauty test tube. I was so excited because the Moroccan oil I use (and buy) is only .8oz and costs $32! My initial thought was SCORE! I actually ran out of my Moroccan oil shampoo and conditioner around the same time and decided to just order the Macadamia oil brand shampoo and conditioner too as their price points were far less then the Moroccan oil.



EPIC FAIL!!! This stuff is horrible! At first I thought I used too much or maybe you shouldn't use all the products at the same time, but after trying 3 different washes with smaller amounts I still got the same result, GREASY HAIR! Not cool. I have thrown out the shampoo and conditioner and will try the oil one last time with different shampoo and hope that helps. I am back to buying Moroccan oil brand and it will take some work now to get me to defer again.
Has anyone else tried Macadamia oil? Did you have similar results or is it just me?

Latest Obsession: Boost- It

This stuff is amazing! It was one of the samples in my last New Beauty test tube, and I think I'm going to have to break down and buy this one in it's full size. I have been using it daily after I put my lotion and serums on, and my complexion has been so much better then usual! Coincidence, I think not!

Boost-It: $24.95 complexionBoost.com

Has anyone else tried this stuff? What do you guys think?

New Beauty Test Tube

My new test tube came!! I was seeking some new moisturizers and man did I get some! I'm already using one and after the first few days already seeing better skin! I'll do my review at the end of the two months after I've used everything! Also very excited to try the Moroccan Oil hair spray! I love that brand and I didn't even know they made a hair spray!
Along with my $20 gift card (when you spend $100) for spalook.com, I also received 2 magazines. The New Beauty magazine and a Spa magazine! Excited to read up on best spas and new products! LOVE my new beauty test tube!
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! I am going to a "murder mystery" themed b-day party on Saturday night and a post will be written next week on that for sure!!!! xo

Review: New Beauty Test Tube

There were a few products in this test tube that I got back in February that I am so sad I am out of! Here are the ones that I highly recommend!

Pevonia Bontanica: Age-Defying Marine Collagen Cream
I am truly sad to be out of this sample! My face is too! I have noticed a difference since I stopped using it! My skin looks dryer not and less shiny. Guess I'm buying this one if the items in the next test tube do not include a great moisturizer!!

Smashbox: Photo Finish Foundation Primer
I do not put makeup on without it! Period! It is amazing and smooths out all lines so no makeup settles into said lines! This is a product I will use forever! LOVE it!

Ahava: Dermud Body Cream
Seriously softest lotion ever. My skin stays moisturized for an extremely long time after applying! Great for winter, elbows, and feet!!!

Can't wait for my next test tube to come. It's already been shipped out. Post coming soon!! ;)

Questions Answered

This question is from AndreaLeigh:

i always thought you were in your mid-20s. you look fabulous. what skincare products do you use? tell me your secrets because I am 32 and look a hot mess.

Okay Andrea, first off LMAO!! Secondly, and of course, THANK YOU! I can't tell you how this has made my day/year! ;)

On a day to day basis, and in this order, this is what I am currently using in the morning (I say currently because I switch up some serums and creams every month):

Face Wash: Brand: Nature's Alternative (Mario Tricoci brand) Pumpkin seed & Vitamin A Eczema Bar
Toner: Brand: BeautiControl Skinlogics (gold collection) tonic
Quick Refiner: Brand: Bioelements (New Beauty Test Tube)
Serum: Brand: Skin Ceuticals Hydrating B5 Gel
Eye Serum: Brand: BeautiControl Regeneration tight, firm, and fill
Lotion: Brand: Pevonia Age-defying collagen cream (New Beauty Test Tube)

At the end of the day after I take my makeup off I put on the B5 serum and on some nights Bioelements night cream.

I ALWAYS use the same face wash, toner, eye serum, and vitamin B5 serum, but since I am a user of New Beauty Test Tube, I switch everything else up monthly. I have been told my a few estheticians that it is good to mix it up to keep skin looking great!
I have always thought of myself as someone with sensitive skin, but everything I try seems to be gentle enough for my skin.

I also think getting facials are super important!! I get anywhere from 2-4 per year (I would love to get more, but it's just not in the budget). I usually go with the pomegranate or collagen facials at Mario Tricoci. Both very hydrating and great at making skin shinny and young looking!

Lets be honest here, genes do play a role in this! Both my parents look super young for their ages! My older sister looks like she's 12, well, all my siblings look young for their ages.  It just runs in the family!!!
I also decided I liked being told I look younger very early on in life and started using "age defying" creams in my early 20's!

Hmmm....what else? Here are some rules to live by! ;)

NEVER go to bed with makeup on!
ALWAYS wear sun screen! (I don't wear lower then 45 on my face)
NEVER fake and bake!
Don't smoke! (seriously, the fastest way to look older! Not to mention give you cancer or kill you!)

Hope this answered your question!