My Pearl Of The Day --Tatcha Cleansing Oil

   First, please forgive my shoddy photos. At least you can still see what I'm showing you though. In the little white bottle above is the Tatcha Cleansing Oil. 

  Remember me raving about the beauty papers and the cleansing powders? Well, this cleansing oil combined with the cleansing powders takes you skincare routine a step further. 

  I know most people are hesitant about using an oil on their face, but there's no reason to be. At All. I use olive oil, coconut oil on my face and it's not going to break you out. It's good for your skin. If anything, it will clear things up. Most of the oils for your skin also help prevent signs of aging.

  Unlike olive oil though, Tatcha's Camillia Oil doesn't have the thick greasy feel to it and doesn't leave any residue behind after being rinsed. 

  WHAT DOES THE CAMILLIA CLEANSING OIL DO?
   
 The Camillia Cleansing Oil contains camillia and rice bran oils to removes makeup, and does so quite nicely I might add. Much better than any drugstore remover I have tried. I have used DHC's over-priced olive oil as makeup remover with horrid results before. It always smeared my NON-waterproof mascara and wouldn't pick up the remaining under eye mess. That is why I did not expect this to even remove mascara. I really didn't. I am happy to report that I was wrong. I use this recommended by Tatcha as "step one in your beauty regimen." 




HOW TO USE
The Camellia Cleansing oil came in a bottle with a clear stopper over the top so that it doesn't spill. The stopper has a tiny hole in it so you can squirt the desired amount without over doing it or spilling your prescious oil. It works wonderfull and can be left in the shower without water getting inside the container.


Once it's in my hand, I notice the clear oil take on a white, foam looking nature. I think it's because my hands are always wet. Interesting though.


  Then I rinse and follow up with "step 2" which happens to be the rice enzyme powders I raved about previously.


  After step two, I dab a little Radiant Serum (posted about it earlier). And in the morning, right before putting on my makeup I use the moisturizer/primer from Tatcha. Don't worry, I'll save an entire post just for that product.


  

• Non irritating/Non sensitizing. Can be used on even sensitive skin
• Dermatologist tested -- if that's important to you
• Contains NO PPG's, PEG's, Urea, DEA, TEA
• Contains NO sulfate detergents
• Contains NO synthetic fragrance or color
• Contains NO Pthalates
• Contains NO Parabens
• Contains NO mineral oil

INGREDIENTS

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Algae Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract

  

Ultramarine Nutrient Serum

 The Ultramarine Nutrient Serum is another lovely product from Skin Actives. It comes in a very convenient bottle with a eye dropper style lid so you can easily grab the amount you need in a second. In the second photo you can somewhat see the consistency, texture and color of the Serum. It is white like a moisturizer and somewhere between a thin moisturizer and serum in texture. It's smooth and leaves no greasy or sticky residue behind. 

 This too is a product that can be used by children to the elderly and both male and female. Very versatile and a product that can benefit the whole family. 

 INGREDIENTS:

 Distilled water, Lactobacillus/kelp ferment filtrate (and) Porphyridium extract (and) Laminaria japonica extract (and) Arthrospira extract., Sodium PCA, Alpha Bisabolol (natural), Coconut Endosperm, Natural Active Peptides, Sodium Hyaluronate, Guaizulene, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben (and) Propylparaben.

  The Ultramarine Nutrient Serum applies and dries quickly and easily and can be used before applying makeup as it will not react negatively or roll up in those tiny balls like some moisturizers and serums. I like that this Nutrient Serum never leaves a thick residue on my face. It can be used for dry skin, combination, oily and normal so this will fit most skin types wonderfully. I can't think of any skin type or person that couldn't benefit in some way by the Nutrient Serum.

Like the Ultramarine Sea Kelp mask, this too can be used as aftershave or as a mask. I like to apply some any time I need it, night or day and leave it on all day or night. Since it will go on without peeling or drying you out or leaving residue, it's great for a quick application while giving your skin what it needs.

The Ultramarine Nutrient Serum is amazing for any inflammation, redness or irritation. I just had this enormous cyst like bump come up on my nose and it's terribly painful and it's the type that does not go away no matter what. I decided to try some of the Nutrient Serum on the area as well as another inflamed bump and the huge cyst-like bump has drastically gone down in swelling and I am telling you, it's unbelievably miraculous! That huge bump had the entire side of my nose swelled up and it hurt so bad just to touch it. I applied the serum maybe 12 hours ago and there's no sign of that sucker! No swelling, no soreness, nothing! I love this stuff.

I used to get these cyst-like nightmares on my nose as a teen and goodness they're awful. I've never ever found anything that would actually help those until today. It's pretty amazing! I have no idea what it is that worked such a miracle.

I also added some of the Antioxidant Booster to the area a while after letting the Nutrient Serum absorb and that may have had some great effects on the bump as well. All I know is that if it done something that major, then there's truly no telling what else it is capable of. I won't hesitate to use this stuff daily. 

It also works as an antihistamine as well as helping with atopic dermatitis, inflammation and sun damage. This, my lovelies, is some powerful stuff! Once it cleared my awful bumps, I was recommending it immediately. The 12 year old has some break outs recently and I can't wait to try this out on his forehead! 

Here's what Skin Actives has to say:

" The objective of our marine serum is to alleviate inflammation and soothe the skin. It helps with mosquito bites, after shaving and sun after-effects.

This is the perfect nutritive base for users with oilier skin types. It is the perfect base for KGF, EGF, and our other water soluble actives. It provides all the advantages of our Sea Kelp Ultramarine but is easier to work with in terms of dissolving actives. It can be layered with our ELS Base Serum to achieve a perfect wet/dry balance. This serum has a beautiful blue tinge, thanks to Guaiazulene, which also gives it anti-inflammatory benefits."

The Ultramarine Nutrient Serum can be used alone or mixed with other actives like the Antioxidant Booster. ALA will not dissolve in this product though.

I absolutely recommend this lovely serum to anybody who wants healthier skin or has inflammation or anything I've mentioned here. Even if all it does is clear up those awful red bumps, I'll be totally satisfied. I'm positive that it'll help in so many ways and will update y'all each time I have results!

You can find the Ultramarine Nutrient Serum at Skin Actives as well as products for any skincare need you may possibly have! Have fun and if you do use any of the products from Skin Actives, share your results! I'd love to have some recommendations from you guys. I've used several of their products, but am always happy to try more!

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Exuberance Beauty - My PeArL Of The Day

 First of all, I would like to give you a little idea of what/who Exuberance Beauty is just incase you didn't know.

 Exuberance beauty is a skincare company, that, in my opinion, is over-the-top-amazing in every way.

 Besides the skincare products, I love that Exuberance Beauty's skincare products are safe, vegan, nearly all organic. I believe all of their products are made with around 70-98% all organic. I could be wrong, but from what I've gathered, that is correct and I did think it was important to add that.

  Some of the Exuberance Beauty products that I've been using contain botanical and Neroli extracts, blue and green algae which "treats skin with high potency bioactive nutrients, resulting in the a reduction of the appearance of the signs of aging and firmer looking skin." From what I've experienced, this is very true.

 I also love that Exuberance Beauty works hard to empower women, that's amazing! I love a company that has passion like that.

  Those are the basics. Now, I'll talk about the first Exuberance Beauty product that I used.

      - TANGERINE AND SUGAR MAPLE BALANCING TONIC -

This lovely little Pearl is paraben, sulfate, and color free. I believe all are. They also are NOT tested on animals, and free of artificial fragrances. How does that sound? Amazing!

  This Balancing Skin Tonic protects your skin against damage from toxins like acne, dullness, aging signs. It also contains Vitamin C for healthier and beautiful skin.

  I really loved the tonic. I could definitely see it working. The vitamin C in it does do a great job. Vitamin C always makes a difference when used in my skincare products.

 It has a light scent. I can't describe it well, but it doesn't linger on your face like a perfume. It's a nice scent though. It's a skin tonic which looks similar to a serum.

PROS

1. It has no greasy, or sticky residue.
2.It gives skin a clean, healthy glow while tightening pores (my experience.)
3. Swiping on a little after a lot of sweating or something similar to that like tanning, excersizing, etc. definitely gives skin a very clean and refreshed look. It is cleaning. I noticed my face looked calm & clean even after lots of sweat.

4. I can see it being great for acne. I haven't had any real breakouts, but I did get a rough burn from a facial product I used and it did not look pretty! My face was fine until I used a weird product that burned it & left it all red and so irritated that a bumpy rash showed up. I used the Exuberance Beauty Tonic and it calmed the burning and inflammation and took care of the bumpy rash.

5. It seems it would be great for days when you get a little too much sun as well.

My overall opinion on the Balancing Skin tonic:

* I'd definitely purchase.
* Would absolutely recommend it for any skin type.
* It delivers so much. Especially compared to any tonic I've ever used.
* I love it. No con's. It truly is a very well made, wonderful product. I'm sure I haven't even discovered all the benefits of the tonic yet.

You can find this Balancing Skin Tonic here or by clicking one of the text links above that say "Balancing Skin Tonic."

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Hawaiian Body

                          ~  A beautiful Pearl of the day ~

                              Hawaiian Body Products


  Packed with fruit extracts and some of the most wonderful, tropical scents, Hawaiian Body Products has some excellent products.

This is a photo of some of the Hawaiian Body products, I will be posting a review for the rest soon so keep an eye out!

  Over the last couple of days, I've been so eager to try the entire contents of my sample kit from Hawaiian Body Products. So far I've gotten to several, but not all. The first Hawaiian Body product that won my heart is the Coconut Lemongrass Cane Sugar Scrub.

  I'm a fan of sugar scrubs, if the product is very well made. I have to admit, in my searching, I've only found 3 sugar scrubs that met my over the top standards. If I'm going to scrub myself with it, it might as well be the best, right?

  Now that the Coconut Lemongrass Cane Sugar Scrub is my #1 top favorite, there will be room for no other. This one totally blew the rest out of the water by a long shot!

  With it's tropical, clean scent, the scrub made me feel just like I was on the beach! It has the most beautiful scent and feels oh so good on my skin.

  This body scrub contains tropical butters, coconut milk, organic local honey, hawaiian cane sugar. It all smells so beautiful!

  It's the perfect texture, rough enough, but not so rough that it irritates or makes your skin raw. I have a slight redness, bumpy texture on my upper arms after going so long with no sun and it's nearly impossible to clear that up without tanning, but with a gentle rubbing of the Coconut Lemongrass Cane Sugar Scrub, it was completely gone! It has stayed gone too, which does matter.

  Unlike most scrubs, I didn't have to apply a whole lot of pressure just to get scrubbed and exfoliated. I really love this scrub! It's so nice.

  Like the Coconut Lemongrass bath soak, it leaves your skin so smooth. The lemograss and coconut scent really complimented each other well. With the coconut giving the tropical feel and lemongrass giving an energetic feel.

  I felt so soft after using the Scrub and Bath Soak.

PROS:
1. Smells so amazing. Really made such a wonderful bath!
2. Ingredients are vegan.
3. Not tested on animals.
4. Contains natural ingredients such as fruit extracts, etc.
5. Doesn't dry out skin.
6. Hydrating.
7. Leaves a slight glow to skin.
8. Isn't greasy/won't clog razor.
9. It doesn't irritate or scratch skin.
10. Soothed and took away redness.
11. Rejuvenates skin (awesomely!)
12. Exfoliates very well!


No CONS! When, I can't find any CONS, then it must be a pretty goood one!

Check them out! http://www.hawaiianbodyproducts.com/

Dna Renewal Foaming Cleanser

Hay there my lovies,

I've heard a lot about the Dna Renewal Foaming Cleaner, but just now was able to try it. (Very excited, I am)


                                        WHAT IT DOES

  The very gentle, exfolliating Dna renewal cleanser gives your skin everything it needs without having to use a hundred different products. If you're like me, you're used to spending a lot of time each day exfoliating, cleansing, polishing, toning, etc. This is the only product I've ever used that provides your skin with everything in one bottle!

  I was more than shocked with the entire results. As of right now, I've used it once & it was only several hours ago. The foam was really soft, almost velvet-y on your skin. It's not harsh at all. I love that I got such beautiful results without having to use a rough exfoliator and a fishy-mixed-with-amonia-scented seaweed cleanser. I'm not lying when I describe the seaweed cleanser. It's almost stomach turning to use something like that on your face.

  With the oh so soft Dna Renewal Cleanser, I didn't experience any stomach turning sensations due to the scent. In fact, it barely smelled at all. It didn't feel as if my skin was raw.

  I honestly, have never had such soft skin before. I really am just ecstatic over this stuff. I don't get too excited over most skincare products. My skin is so demanding that I often have problems with any skin care product. It either leaves my face extremely dry, or so oily that it's almost wet!

   It actually cleans away all dirt, makeup, etc. I used a wet muslin cloth to wip my face after cleaning with the renewal cleanser because the muslin will catch even the slightest little lefover dirt or makeup. There was nothing at all showing up on the muslin, so the cleanser does do an amazing job at cleaning very well!

  It certainly lives up to it's claims, I'd even go so far to say that it exceeded my expectations greatly. My skin is vibrant & that's only with one use!

                           ~Let's get down to the specifics~

- It's the perfect cleanser for any skin type. I'd definitely recommend it for any type, including sensitive skin as it contains no artificial frangrances, parabens, or sulfates and isn't harsh.

- Contains amino acid glycolic complex which promotes cell turnover.

- Cleans all impurities, dirt, oil, make-up. With this cleanser, you won't need any extra make-up removers at all. It cleans it away easily and quickly.

- Didn't leave my skin dry at all, but very glowy and vibrant!

- I have not used any other products since I used the cleanser because it left my skin with no dryness so no need for moisturizer & my skin is extremely dry at all times. I didn't feel the need for any toner or extras that I normally use to enhance my skin's glow, tighten pores, etc. The Dna Renewal Cleanser did everything.

- Makes my pores much less visable.

Over all I would give this product a 10. It delivers results & goes above and beyond. I couldn't be happier. I haven't ever had these kind of results before with other products. I absolutely love it.

* So tell me, have any of you lovelies tried this stuff? Please do check this one as well as the others such as the SPF cream out at: http://www.dnaegfrenewal.com/


UPDATE:
This post was written about a week ago when I first used the Dna Cleanser. I've now been using it for a week & I'm still very happy with it! The results have become better and better over the week. I find that a lot of facial cleansers will seem to lose their touch & not work as well with time. I was so happy that the Dna Cleanser holds up with every use delivering more & more results each time.  I just thought I'd add the update on how it's went for me after using it a while.



Don't forget to let me know your thoughts and results!

Much love,
Kendra