Nail Cone - {Review}

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I love nail art, nail polish and designs. I heard about and got the opportunity to try nail cones which is an easy to use product that protects your skin when applying polish. Instead of just writing; look at the pictures below.

You use the cutouts and place them around and under the nail for the protection. Apply your nail polish as normal.

It is just that easy. As easy as it is to the apply, it is just as easy to remove.

The best thing about it is that you have minimal clean up if any at all. Your edges are protected by the nail cones which shortens the time you take to do your nails. I understand the frustration in doing my nails which I love to change regularly. I always have to either use Q-tips or be very precise with a small piece of cotton bud to remove the excess nail polish. The creator Cindy Christman had the same issues when it came to doing her nails hence she created nail cones. These nail cones make some of my designs so much easier to do (see here).

Nail cones can be bought on their website and each package cost only $5.99 and comes with 4 sheets for a total of 60 nail cones.




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Organic Morocco Argan Oil Hair Treatment Mask {Review}

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I love hair treatments especially those that are organic. I got the opportunity to try Pure & Essential Minerals Morocco Argan Oil Restorative Hair Treatment Mask. With all the hair treatments out there to choose from I tend to look for those that are organic. Looking at the ingredients is the first thing I do and with this hair mask the first listed ingredient is organic argan oil not water. With all the benefits argan oil has to offer I definitely wanted to take full advantage of using this hair mask.

No one likes dry, frizzy damaged hair and no one needs to put up with it. This hair treatment mask provides the hydration the hair needs to keep it strong and also soften your hair. I love the creamy texture that makes it easy to apply and comb through your hair.

This hair treatment mask also contains organic aloe juice, organis castor oil, pro-vitamin B5 and organic coconut oil. Each one these ingredients provide the needed minerals that help restore and maintain healthy hair and also reverse damage hair. All natural product that is free of sulfates and parabens which are not beneficial to your hair in the long run.

Return your hair's natural shine with this hair treatment mask which can be used daily, weekly or anytime you think your hair need some added life. I have seen nothing but positive changes in the way my hair feels and no more dull lackluster color.

 Just apply to hair after shampooing for 5 - 15 minutes, then rinse and you will start feeling and noticing the difference. A little can go a long way once you comb it through with your fingers ensuring that the entire hair gets some.

Another great thing about this, it is cruelty free and also made right here where I live, Brooklyn,  NY. Love products that are made right here in the US.



Get it on Amazon for only $15.99 with free shipping if you have Prime. You will be purchasing with a 30-day money back guarantee.


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100% Pure Emu Oil - Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I love oils, especially when they are in its pure form (i.e. 100% ). I have used argan oil, jojba oil, olive oil and even rosehip among others but never tried Emu oil. I was given the opportunity to try out Emu Oil from Instanatural so the first thing I did was to look up what is an Emu. An Emu is a large, flightless bird from Australia; unofficially considered to be their national bird. The oil is removed from the unrefined fat of the bird. As an all natural oil it claims to be rich in fatty acids and provides moisturizing benefits to the hair and skin.

With all the great benefits that I read upon from:
-  Helps relieve eczema and psoriasis
- Does not irritate sensitive skin
- Holds in moisture
- Reduces bruise marks and stretch marks
- Helps restore damaged hair


I used it as my leave in treatment. My hair is very damaged from constant relaxing and bleaching processes. I am still trying to help restore my hair's true beauty naturally. The results thus far have not been great or outstanding but then again I have only been using the oil for a month and a half and only apply once a week. I only use a couple of drops in my hair after it has been washed and before I blow dry or flat iron. You could tell that the hair has been coated therefore is protected and there is added shine. I am going to continue to use this oil and reap the benefits along the way. I have not noticed a strong smell which is good because lots of 100% pure oils have a raw scent to them. The texture is creamy but light so the few drops that's added goes a long way. Would love to see hair & skin products start adding this oil to their ingredients.

Visit the Instanatural facebook page to learn more..

Read all the positive reviews on Amazon and it costs only $19.99 with a 100 day hassle free money back guarantee..

No regrets on my end and loving the progress...


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Konjac Facial Sponge with Bamboo Charcoal - Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I have personally have never used a sponge to wash my face. I used to just use a wash rag then started using cleansers then moved up to exfoliating cleansers. I am now testing out PureSol Konjac Facial Sponge with added Bamboo Charcoal.

I am almost always willing to try new things especially when it is Natural, Eco-friendly, Biodegradable & Chemical Free. This product was pretty easy to use. When you receive it from the box it is pretty hard (almost rock solid. This sponge feels like a regular sponge after it comes to state. The best thing about this sponge is that it is made from 100% pure vegetable fiber and is processed without any colorings or additives. With that being said, you should feel comfortable using this sponge with any skin including the hypersensitive type. It is also Cruelty-Free which is a plus in my book (*Animal Lover*)

 HOW TO USE:

This diagram to the left, shows how simple it is to use.

1 - Soak in warm water
2 - Massage in circular motion
3 - Rinse and squeeze excess water out gently
4 - Hang to dry in a well ventilated area

I have only had it for a little under a month now, but I have boiled it one time as a tip instructed for keeping it longer.

COMPANY CLAIMED BENEFITS:

- Improves skin texture by gently exfoliating the skin.

- Stimulates blood flow for brighter looking skin while detoxifying and encouraging skin renewal.

- The BAMBOO CHARCOAL contains carbon and essential minerals to help prevent spots, blackheads and breakouts.

MY USE/EXPERIENCE:

With all that is claimed and instructed, I am pleasantly surprised that this product works extremely well. I use it with or without my daily cleanser and it feel like it is removing all impurities from my face. Because of the shape I am able to massage around my eye area and nose easily. There is no need to rinse your face after use (I prefer to let the carbon and minerals to sit in). My skin looked like I just came from having a facial and you feel your pores tightening (hence its working). The only problem I am currently having with this sponge after 3 weeks now is that it is slowly dropping tiny pieces when I am using it.

Not sure if you can see it clearly but I have pieces of the sponge on my thumb. But this doesn't bother me too much since it is very little and wipes off easy. The sponge cost only $10.95 on Amazon so it is cheap compared to all the products that you would normally use daily. This is an all in one package of exfoliation, brightening and prevention. Definitely recommend.


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Dead Sea Mud Shampoo - Review

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We have all heard about the Dead Sea that is located between Israel and Jordan. And for those who haven't it is said that the dead sea has many healing* properties (*please do not substitute your medical treatment). The Dead Sea Mud has been said to be unique in its form because it contains high amounts of salts and magnesium. Knowing that information, I was given the opportunity to try Dead Sea Mud Shampoo by Adovia and that would have been a first for me. I have used previous Adovia products in the past so I know I was expecting something great.

This Adovia Dead Sea Mud Shampoo has a rich and silky texture that I loved with a scent that is just right. If you are looking for that fruity overbearing smell, you wont get that. I have used this shampoo now for a little over month and it is great. With demineralised water and dead sea water being the first two ingredients, you know the majority of this product is dead sea based. It has been formulated with pure Dead Sea mud and natural moisturizers such as Olive Oil, Grape Seed oil and Aloe Vera. From what I have read, Dead Sea Mud helps with hair loss so I know this product was already on the right path. With added vitamin E to strengthen hair and chamomile to leave your hair soft and flexible, this was a no brainer for me to try.

Once you use this shampoo, right away you can feel the difference in your hair texture; it becomes soft, manageable and not as tangled as before. Another noted difference was the fact that my scalp was not as itchy as before. Anyone with itchy scalp knows how much of a nuisance that can be constantly.

I also noticed that it did not strip my hair of its moisture as I use it. I am not one to constantly shampoo my hair (I prefer to co wash). After use, my hair was still shiny and it was not dry. Lots of shampoos when used constantly (weekly) strips your hair of its natural shine and moisture. My hair is chemically relaxed so it is already stressed.

If you are looking for a shampoo that will aid tremendously with itchy scalp or if you have psoriasis, then this is the shampoo for you. With consistent use, it slowly seems to reverse the damages caused in the past by chemicals. If you have sensitive skin also like I do, this shampoo is for all hair types and it won't irritated.

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Martial Arts for Kids Review - Online Course

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I know everyone out there with kids are always looking to find what else they can do with their kids without bursting a hole in their pocket. I do not know about other states but I am from New York City and you have to pay dearly to get your kids involved in activities. He/She will be lucky if they get chosen to be in an after school program or weekend activity for free. I was given the opportunity to try Udemy - Martial Arts for Kids online course with my 5 year old son.

This course would cost you $27.00 with a 30-day money back guarantee, if you believe this is not something you would love your kid to be involved in. There is lifetime access after you have purchased, therefore you can always refresh their/your skills at any time. It is also accessible with your Ipad, Iphone or Android phones/tablets, so it can be accessed anywhere at anytime once there is internet connection. The best thing about this course also is that your kid gets his/her Certificate of Completion which would look great and him/her will feel proud to display.

In this course your kid would learn the fundamentals of martial arts, which includes the protocols, self defense and anti bullying tactics. Your kid/s will be taught by professional martial arts teachers who have teaching for over 20 years. There are 15 lectures in the course; the videos and handbook is very precise but easy enough for your kid/s to understand. My son is currently on Lecture 5 and I encourage him to do 1 lecture every week with a repeat of the previous so that he stays fresh.

If you would like to learn more about UDemy and their course, please visit their website here.

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Picture Collage Maker Review

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Lately I have been looking for good software to create beautiful collages on my computer.  My family and I have been on a couple of trips and I wanted to put everything into on superb project. I wanted something that was easy to use and had some wonderful features. I got the opportunity to try and review Picture Collage Maker from Pearl Mountain which has downloadable software for both microsoft and mac and even iOS.

I have now made several projects that were so quick yet looked beautiful.

This was the beginning of the first project in which I only used some family pictures and placed them on a blank template. With a few clicks, I added a background, masked the pictures for enhancement and then placed a few clipart photos around. Did not take me more than 5 - 10 minutes. I am not an expert but when I love something I use it over and over again.

Recently went to a family baby shower and was a able to take a picture of my daughter and baby cousin sitting on the couch. As adorable of a picture that may already be, I wanted to give it a few touches. Using a mask rather than a frame and a few clip art photos it made the picture look way better.




There are lots of features to expect from this Picture Collage Maker, such as:
- 140+ stunning templates that can be used for different occasions.
- Lots of decorations which includes backgrounds, clipart, frames and masks.
- Customizables; so that you are able to adjust, crop, rotate, text...
- Easy to share and/or export

Here are a few more completed projects:

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