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In case any of you were wondering how the launch party for City Cosmetics latest product, Dragon's Blood Beauty Elixir went I just got word that it was a success! You can check out party pics on Guest of a Guest here. I wish I could have been there it looks like it was a lot of fun! Unfortunatly I found out that our girly girl who won an invite also didn't make it. She sprained her ankle, poor thing! Now that the word is out I wanted to remind you that the Dragon's Blood Beauty Elixir gift set will be available for purchase later this week.
Born deep in the Amazon rainforests of Peru, our Dragon's Blood Beauty Elixir gives you out-of-this-world skin in no time. Made from a special kind of tree sap that is highly prized by natives for its healing and restoring properties, dragon's blood may well be Mother Nature's most closely guarded secret.
If you are looking to get your hands on this, City Cosmetics is hosting a 48 hour presale event starting tomorrow at 9am. Purchase during this event and not only will you be one of the firsts to get to try what is sure to be the next big beauty must have, but you will also get a FREE City Lips Advanced Formula Lip Plumper (retail $35) in their newest shade Orchid.
Don't forget the link to the 48 hour presale event will go live tomorrow at 9am.
Stay tuned for my City Syn Smoothing Snake Venom Serum by City Cosmetics post...
***Monica***
Twinlab the trusted leaders in health and wellness products recently launched a new product called Skin Within. Skin Within is a daily supplement formulated to help support skin from the inside out. While some cosmetic products help reduce the visual signs of aging, Skin Within contains astaxanthin and CoQ10 both of which are key ingredients that are known to improve the health of your skin.
Astaxanthin has been clinically tested and found to significantly reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve the moisture content of dry skin, and significantly improve skin elasticity.Coenzyme Q10, helps to utilize oxygen as part of its important role in cellular energy metabolism. Research has also shown that CoQ10 functions in a number of other beneficial ways including free radical scavenging. Additionally, because levels of CoQ10 naturally decline with age, the addition of this antioxidant to Skin Within provides yet another powerful tool in support of healthy skin.
These are some of the results you should expect to see after 6 weeks of continual once a day use of Skin Within:
Significantly reduced fine lines and wrinkles
Improved the moisture content of dry skin
Significantly improved skin elasticity
Helped reduce oxidative stress
To get the word out about this product Twinlabs invited reviewers to join a 30 Day Skin Within Challenge!. Reviewers were sent a 30 day sample of Skin Within and asked to use the product and then share their results. I was one of those people invited to take the challenge and I accepted! After using Skin Within for 30 days I noticed my skin tone seemed to be more even, my skin felt and looked smoother, and most noticeable of all I did not have a breakout the entire time while using Skin Within. Even as an adult I tend to suffer from the occasional breakout and I have to say during the 30 day challenge I was blemish free! I think this was the main selling point for me. If I can keep my skin looking great by taking one pill a day I am all about it.
A 30 day supply of Skin Within sells for $29.99. These supplements do not contain any artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or preservatives.
Why not take the 30 Day Skin Within Challenge!
***Monica***
The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing them. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.
If you recall I posted an amazing contest that City Cosmetics was having to show their appreciation to their customers, and also share their latest product Dragons Blood Beauty Elixir. I am happy to announce the two Girly Girl readers that won this fabulous contest. Andi Shepherd won an invitation to the preview launch party that was held on August 22. Andi, if you are reading this and made it to the launch party we would all love to hear the scoop on it! And also Veronica Elias who won a VIP Beauty Bag filled with City Cosmetic products. Veronica, we would love to hear about the goodies you received!
Thanks to those who entered and to all our readers stay tuned for more great product reviews and giveaways!
***Monica***
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Have you checked out the latest Justice Rhinestone Initial YoYo Retractable Lip Glosses?
You can find them at Justice shops or online and they are currently on sale for 40% off when you purchase them online using the code 737. I don't know how long you will be able to get them at this screaming deal so don't wait. These are perfect for back to school book bags and backpacks. The retractable clip insures they won't be lost. I was sent one with the letter M initial for Monica and I think it is so cute. I have a couple of tweens in my life that would love one of these. They are available in 17 different initial letters and a peace sign with 3 different color and flavor variations including Cotton Candy ( turquoise), Bubblegum (light pink), and Grape (purple). My M came in bubblegum flavor, it smells sweet and delicious and leaves my lips sheer and glossy.
From now until September 15, 2013 you can win your very own! Like YoYo Lip Gloss on Facebook, follow on Twitter and subscribe to their You Tube channel to find out how.
Yo Yo Lip Gloss is also allowing GGG to give away one Justice Initial YoYo Retractable Lip Gloss to one Girly Girl reader.
To Enter: Leave me a comment telling me what initial you would choose. You can get extra entries for following GGG through GFC, Subscribing via email, liking us on Facebook and following via Twitter.
This giveaway will end on August 30, 2013. I will choose the winner using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. US entries only.
***Monica***
The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing them. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.
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Are you planning a wedding? Thinking about a destination wedding? Or Scoping out honeymoon spots? According to About.com, four of the top seven foreign honeymoon destinations are islands, and 40 percent of honeymooners stay at a resort. Additionally, more than half of the top seven locales for destination weddings are islands. Have I got a fun way to start dreaming about and planning your big event, The new Sims 3 expansion Island Paradise. Yes another game review from this girl, but this one is different! Even you girly girls who are not into gaming will enjoy it. Who doesn't like pretending they are relaxing on an exotic island!? Island Paradise offers Sims players a tropical virtual reality. Experiment with the perfect setting for your special day or plan out your honeymoon vacation.
Not sure if you want a small gathering on a beach pier or at an all out no expenses spared resort.
Want to spend your first married week together relaxing in a secluded beach house or snorkeling in clear blue waters? The Sims 3 Island Paradise will help you decide and have fun while you do. Even if you are not planning a wedding anytime soon you will still have fun with this game. I know I have been and I am happily married with no plans to ever get married again. I've still enjoyed playing pretend and creating a tropical oasis for my family to enjoy. If you are not familiar with The Sims games you may have a hard time figuring it out at first. I have played Sims Pets in the past but this game is a lot more detailed and figuring out the controls and commands can be a bit difficult in the beginning. Let me warn you though once you got it figured out it can be a little addictive. Trust me I have spent my fair share of time exploring the Island Paradise world. I even built myself a beach cottage, learned how to swim, went fishing, and yes I bought myself a cute 2 piece! I would never wear a 2 piece in real life!
So whether you need some wedding or honeymoon inspiration or just want to pretend your living out your dream of living in paradise then this game is for you.
How would you like to win a copy of The Sims 3 and The Sims Island Paradise Expansion Pack?
To Enter: Leave me a comment and let me know if you will be using this to plan your big event or just to have fun. You can get extra entries for following GGG through GFC, Subscribing via email, liking us on Facebook and following via Twitter.
This giveaway will end on September 5, 2013. I will choose the winner using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. US entries only.
***Monica***
The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing them. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.
If you are a repeat visitor here at GGG then you may be well aware of my hair woes. I have shared in the past about my flat , thinning, lifeless hair that needs to be washed on a daily basis or it becomes an oily mess. UGH! Recently I was introduced to Bio Follicle and their 100% vegan plant derived premium sulfate and cruelty free aromatherapy lavender shampoo and conditioner. They contain no sulfates, petroleum, parabens, silicones, synthetic fragrance, perfumes, artificial colors, formaldehyde, or sodium lauryl sulfate. All the bad stuff that may contributing to my hair dilemma, I was very excited!
The Lavender Shampoo is a gentle, plant-derived formula that thoroughly cleanses your hair while restoring its natural balance, body and shine. The Lavender Conditioner contains an antioxidant-rich herbal blend of therapeutic lavender oil and rich plant base moisturizers. This exquisite formula will restore hair and scalp in harmonious balance with nature, balancing oil production and normalizing both dry and oily hair. It's all natural plant oil extract base with pure therapeutic-grade essential oils repairs damaged hair while the aromatherapy conditioner provides a complete aromatherapy experience.
Let me just say that I loved this shampoo and conditioner. My bottles are long gone but not forgotten, in fact, I plan on purchasing more of this shampoo and conditioner. Initially I was a little concerned about the aromatherapy lavender scent. I am not a big fan of lavender because I usually find it overwhelming. That was not the case here, the lavender scent was subtle and complimented by a fresh and clean smell. The shampoo was very light and almost runny when I poured it into my hand but lathered up really nice despite not containing any sodium lauryl sulfate. It did an awesome job of cleansing my hair and rinsed out easily. As for the conditioner, I normally use it very sparingly and only on the ends of my hair because it tends to weigh my hair down. I did not have this problem with this conditioner. I lathered up my entire head, left it on for the recommended time, and it left my hair feeling silky smooth but not heavy or greasy. I used this shampoo and conditioner on a daily basis and noticed that my hair was easier to manage. It felt great! It also did not get oily as quickly as it usually does. The only thing that would have made this shampoo and conditioner better is if it had made me grow more thicker hair.
I recommend Bio Follicle Lavender shampoo and conditioner for their gentleness and effectiveness. Get all those nasty chemicals out of your shower and try these instead.
You can purchase these products and more at www.biofollicle.com
***Monica***
The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing them. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.
