August, 2015 - sparkleshinylove

Roxymandy August 6, 2015

Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep Recovery Night Gel-Balm

I’ve tried quite a few Vichy products over the last year, and all of them have done exactly what they said they would do.

None of these products have felt as soothing, or had such a beautiful fragrance as the Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep Recovery Night Gel-Balm!

The best time to repair and replenish skin has to be at night because you can let your skincare regimen do the work for you, right?

Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep Recovery Night Gel-Balm does not need to be applied every night – instead it’s to be applied 1-3 times per week generously to the face and neck. It’s a pretty cotton candy pink, and smells yummy as well. Bonus!

It is suitable for all skin types, and is paraben-free and hypoallergenic.

It contains Hyaluronic acid to hydrate and re-plump the skin, Vitamin B3 to soothe the skin and act as an anti-inflammatory, and caffeine (amoung other ingredients) to stimulate micro-circulation, drainage and cellular energy.

In the morning my skin felt a moisturized, and looked a bit more radiant. I can use all the help I can get in the morning, so this was a great benefit. My skin seemed a little more, well, plumper! Normally I would hate to wake up looking plumper, but skincare wise it was a good thing! As I get older I have noticed my face has a bit of more of a hollow look to it, so having a plumper look to my skin make my face look more youthful.

I had no breakouts at all from the product, and it was so soothing to apply! It has a rich gel-like texture. It’s extremely lightweight! It almost feels a little sticky when you apply it (this seems common in other balms I have used), but in a few minutes that feeling was gone because it absorbed into the skin and the moisturized feeling set in.

For a girl with a lack of sleep problem, this product worked for me. It gave my skin an extra hydrating boost, and I just looked like a better version of myself in the morning when I looked in the mirror.

Another Vichy product I was really impressed with! If you are looking to do some skincare recovery while you sleep, check out Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep Recovery Night Gel-Balm. I loved it!

For more details on this product, visit the Vichy website here.

Disclosure: This product was sent to me for review, but all opinions are fabulously my own.

Roxymandy August 5, 2015

Enter the Fresh Families Back to School Giveaway!

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Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm ET on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. Entrants must be residents of the United States or Canada. Promotion is void in Quebec.

Backpacks, mommy clutch and contents will vary from those pictured.

Roxymandy August 4, 2015

Winner of the Rice Krispies for a Year Contest!

Thank you so much to everyone who entered!

The winner is Edmond Leung. Edmond, we will contact you shortly with details on how to claim your prize.

Thank you everyone!

Roxymandy August 4, 2015

Pointed Toe Lace Up Flats

Stores are filling up with cozy sweaters and flannel shirts for fall, and I’m already starting to think about what I need for colder weather. I’m still wearing flip flops, but it’s nice to have some versatile shoes for the transition from summer to fall.

One of the trends coming this fall will be pointed toe laced up flats, and I’ve already picked up a pair for myself.

This pair I’m wearing are from Aldo and are super comfortable!

I think they would look great with a dress as well because of the lace-up detail.

Aldo Colyn

I’ve had a hard time finding them in stores because this trend is so fresh, but an easier time finding them online.

Here are more of my favourites below!

Topshop Kingdom Snake-effect Ghillie Pointed Flats

Topshop Finest Ghillie Lace Up Flats

Loeffler Randall Ambra Flat

Billy Ella Lace-Up Flats

South Bay Shoes

Roxymandy August 1, 2015

14 Days with the Purgo Teatox System

I had never done a cleanse or detox before, so this was a totally new experience for me!

When I had the chance to try a detox with Purgo Tea, I thought I would jump at the chance and see how it went.

The Purgo Teatox System is a cleanse that boosts your metabolism and reduces bloating.

A girl like me who loves her Taco Bell and McDonalds could probably use a good detox.

What I liked about the Purgo 14 Day Teatox was that there were no harsh laxatives or fasting. The last thing I wanted to do was be in the bathroom all day.

Each morning I would have a tea, and every other evening I would have a tea at night. It just sort of became part of my routine for two weeks, amd it was easy to work into my day.

The Morning Detox Tea helps to boost your metabolism. It helps burn calories and gives you sustained energy through the day while the Evening Cleanse Tea works with your digestive tract to help remove toxins and purge impurities leaving you in a more balanced state.

This detox really wasn’t a big change to my life for two weeks which was great, and I actually liked the tea! I definitely had less bloating (and I am pretty much always bloated or feel like I am), and the morning tea seemed to give me more energy! I really liked it, amd I would absolutely try it again. It was a very gentle way to detox.

You can buy the system online here!

For more details visit www.PurgoTea.com.

Disclaimer: This item was provided to me for review, but all opinions are fabulously my own.