Dragon's Blood Review

I am back with another City Cosmetics review for all of you. I am pretty excited about this one...
I mentioned in my previous post that I would be receiving one of the latest beauty products that's got Hollywood talking, Dragon's Blood Beauty Elixir. Well not only did I receive this but I was also sent Dragon's Blood Restorative Cleanser to try and share with all of you.

First of all I am not ashamed to admit it but I am a sucker for product packaging. If it looks cute, cool, hip, retro or whatever, that's usually the first thing I notice about a product. Dragon's Blood definitely has the look that makes me say "ooh, what is that?". I mean come on it's called Dragon's Blood and it is deep red, the color of blood, tell me these products don't have "cool" written all over them. Bravo to City Cosmetics and whoever is behind the look of these products.

OK, so the product looks great on the outside but we all know it's what's on the inside that matters, right?

What does City Cosmetics have to say about this duo?

Dragon's Blood is a deep skin renovator, giving you all of the benefits of a traditional chemical peel without the pain

Phenols brighten your skin, evening out your skin tone and reducing the appearance of dark circles and other discoloration, so you always look fresh and alert

The Dragon's Blood has incredible anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties, leaving your skin cleaner and healthier than over-the-counter soaps or scrubs

We've added Bromelain, from pineapple stems, to gently whisk away dead skin cells and other debris, leaving your pores clean and unnoticeable... and reducing blackheads without rough exfoliation!

Caffeine tightens and awakens the skin, making your face look radiant and fresh

Special compounds called Proanthocyanidins repair and renew collagen, lifting sagging skin and filling in lines and wrinkles, preventing the effects of aging

Dragon's Blood is packed with a healing agent called "Taspine," eliminating redness, swelling, and irritation, for the most comfortable peel you've ever experienced!

What do I say?

You know that saying about not judging a book by it's cover? Yea go ahead and judge, these products work as good as they look. I have been using them for a couple of weeks now and I love them. First of all they leave your skin feeling super soft and smooth. They do not leave behind a greasy feeling like some face products do, instead your skin feels refreshed and clean.  My skin tone looks more even and I haven't had any breakouts. I am not the only one that has noticed a difference in the look of my skin, my husband mentioned the other day that my skin looked clearer and more youthful. Ladies, if your husband makes a comment like this you better bet whatever products you are using are working.

You can purchase Dragon's Blood Beauty Elixir's 2-Part Formula online with FREE Shipping and a 60 day money back guarantee.

***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. 

Sainthood Herbs

Sainthood Herbs are one of the newest line of herbal supplements, but what makes them unique is they are designed to target specific health conditions. Based on your personal health goals you can chose from three specific target series; Boost, Solution, and Women.

The Boost series is designed to give you a little push in the right direction and an edge up on your health. Solution series are designed to offer support and relief to discomforts caused by certain health conditions. Women series are designed for relief of common women's health issues. Here is a list of the complete Sainthood Herbs lineup.

Boost – Mental AgilityContributes to healthy cognitive function
Enhances cognitive performance by improving working memory and supporting attention
   
Boost – Weight Management
Helps to promote optimal weight management when accompanied by diet and exercise
   
Solution – Blood Glucose
Helps maintain healthy blood glucose levels already in normal range
Helps to reduce the glycemic index of food*

Solution – Heart & LDL
Potent antioxidant support for optimal heart health
Helps to protect LDL from oxidation
   
Solution – Stress & Sleep
Helps reduce stress by inducing relaxation
Helps with occasional sleeping difficulties
   
Women – Menopause
Helps to reduce hot flashes, night sweats and associated menopausal issues
Supports menopausal hormonal balance
   
Women – Urinary Tract
Helps to support urinary tract health and function

I was given a choice of 2 Sainthood Herbs products to try out. Since I am currently trying to get healthier and lose some weight I chose Weight Management and Blood Glucose.

 

Weight Management is designed to help promote "weight management" when accompanied with a healthy diet and exercise. This is no miracle diet pill. Instead this is formulated with ingredients that are suppose to help keep your weight in check. Sainthood Herbs does not go into specifics about what this supplement should do but I have noticed that since I started taking these my appetite has decreased a little and I have more energy. I have also dropped a few pounds. Since I also started watching my eating a little more I can't really say that this product is the reason but I can say that it has given me a "boost" in the right direction.

 

 

Blood Glucose is supposed to help maintain blood glucose levels that are already in normal range. It is also supposed to help reduce the glycemic index in foods. I thought this would be a good pairing with Weight Management for those days when I couldn't resist those yummy high carb foods. You are supposed to take this with the largest meal of your day. Mine is typically dinner time.

All Sainthood Herbs products are natural, healthy, safe, non-GMO, sustainable, and eco-friendly.

Sainthood Herbs can be purchased online and they are currently offering FREE Shipping from now until September 30th by using the code WOMEN2013 at checkout.

***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. 

Fabulous Beauty Contest!

Want to be a cover girl? Ebony magazine and COVERGIRL are currently hosting a contest to honor the uniqueness in all women. One lucky contest winner will win an all expenses paid trip to New York City, a COVERGIRL makeover, and an exclusive photo/video shoot for Ebony magazine.

To enter the contest visit the entry form and tell how you rock your COVERGIRL look and what you love about yourself. You will also need to submit a headshot and tell in 250 words or less how beauty empowers you.

1. One entry per person.
2. Complete entries must be submitted by 11:59PM CST on September 25, 2013.
3. Winners will be notified on September 28, 2013.
4. NYC trip and photo/video shoot occur on October 4-6, 2013.

I am hoping one of our Girly Girls is the big winner, good luck!

***Monica***

Travel Friendly Beauty Products & Supergoop Review and Giveaway

 

 

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Winner #19 CatOLuck

 

 

 

Yes, summer is ending and autumn is quickly approaching but that doesn't mean vacation time is over. Whether you have a long trip coming up or a short weekend getaway, I have some travel friendly products to share with you.

 

From Antica Farmacista their Grapefruit Conditioner will keep your locks clean, strong and smelling great.

 

Hitting the hotel pool? This conditioner will help revitalize you hair after being in the harsh chlorine water. Pair this conditioner up with the Grapefruit Shampoo and your hair will not only be smooth and moisturized but it will be squeaky clean too.
$25 at AnticaFarmacista.com and Nordstrom stores nationwide 

Want to give your face a vacation while you are on vacation? Keep it makeup free but still looking great with Mineral Fusion SPF 30 Brush-On Sun Defense.

This oil free powder is transparent and offers protection from the sun. Formulated for all skin types it will keep your skin shine free and looking its best.
$24.99 at Ulta stores nationwide and Ulta.com

I don't know about you but I often forget about my lips when it comes to sun protection. Yes, your mouth needs some cover up from the sun as well. Protect your pout with Supergoop's SPF 30 Lip Balms.

These lip balms provide high sun protection while hydrating and repairing them from previous damage. They come in both ACAIFUSION and MINTFUSION. While the Acai fights free radicals, the mint will freshen your breath and cool stressed out lips.
$8.50 at Nordstrom, Nordstrom.com and Supergoop.com

I was sent Supergoop! ACAIFUSION Lip Balm for review and I love it. As a lip balm junkie it totally meets my standards. First it is not sticky, it goes on smooth, leaves my lips soft, and has the added bonus of protecting them from the sun.

While all three of these products would make great additions to your travel necessities I have been given an extra Supergoop Lip Balm to share with one of you.

To Enter: Leave me a comment telling me if you have any vacation plans coming up. 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 28, 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. 

Vaseline Spray & Go Giveaway

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Winner #39 Tammy Woodall

 

 

 

Last weekend Vaseline Spray & Go was a hit at STRUT, The Fashionable Mom Show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center! Models and celebrity moms showed off their super soft, super smooth skin after spraying themselves down with this convenient spray lotion.

Amber Sabathia, wife of New York Yankees CC Sabathia moisturized with Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer before strutting down the runway on behalf of the PitCCH In Foundation.

The new Vaseline Spray & Go comes in a spray bottle. It's quick and effortless and leaves your skin moisturized and show off ready. Vaseline Spray & Go comes in 3 varieties; Total Moisture, Aloe Fresh, and Cocoa Radiant.

How would you like to strut your stuff with Vaseline Spray & Go? One Girly Girl reader will get the chance to do just that.

To Enter: Leave me a comment telling me which variety of Vaseline Spray & Go you would most like to try. 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 21, 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***

I will be receiving the  featured product{s} in this post  free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing them for writing this post. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.

City Syn by City Cosmetics Review

 

A few weeks ago I mentioned I would be posting a review on City Cosmetics, City Syn anti-aging skin smoothing serum. Initially I had planned to use and review this product myself and share my thought with all of you, but I happened to be staying with my mom when I received my bottle of City Syn. When I told her about the product and it's claims she asked if she could be the one to test the product instead. She buttered my up a little by saying things like "you're too young for anti-aging products", "your skin is so smooth", and so I gave in and let her be the skin tester for this. So why did my mom want to try this product so bad? What is City Syn? Believe it or not it is an anti-aging product made with ingredients that mimic snake venom.

 

City Syn has revolutionized the way we treat wrinkles with its silky, lightweight formula infused with SYN-AKE, a rare form of synthetic snake venom. Celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Moss, and Victoria Beckham are all abuzz over its anti-aging, wrinkle-reducing properties. By mimicking the reactions that cause muscles to move or contract, this serum effectively reduces the look of lines and wrinkles, providing the ultimate skincare experience, without the pain or risk.

 

City Syn is made to replenish skin, reverse age and sun damage, smooth out creases and surface wrinkles, and leave you with a youthful complexion. Recent clinical trials show that SYN-AKE can reduce wrinkles by as much as 52% in just 28 days.

 

So what did mom have to say about this product after using it for a little over a month now? One of the first things she noticed was how nice the initial application on her skin felt. It was very lightweight, absorbed quickly, did not leave a greasy feeling, and it left her skin feeling soft to the touch. She said she could tell it was a high quality product. I asked her if she has noticed a difference in her skin since she started using City Syn and she said that the she has noticed her skin looks and feels smoother. She also has not seen any more creases or wrinkles creeping up since she has been using the serum.

 

 

Here is a picture taken of my mom just a couple of weeks ago. She is 58 and has been blessed with always looking younger then her age, she is always looking for products that will help keep her looking youthful. Her opinion is that City Syn is one of those products. You can purchase City Syn and other great products by visiting City Cosmetics.

 

***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.