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Super Sale on Method Baby and Kids

Sharnell — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:33:55 +0000

If you’ve never heard of Method products, allow me to introduce you. The Method line is a collection of “green” products created for body and home care. This innovative line made from naturally derived and biodegradable ingredients offers adult body care products such as body wash and hand sanitizer as well as baby and kid products like buble bath and diaper cream. There is also an extensive line of home care products ranging from soy candles to dish soap to floor cleaner. For a more detailed description of the Method products and to explore their amazing line, visit Method Home. If you find something you like, particularly in the baby or kids collection, be sure to make your purchase through drugstore.com as there is a fantastic sale taking place right now on these items - buy one and get one for free! Don’t wait too long as the sale ends on March 13! And remember, free shipping everyday at drugstore.com on orders of only $25 or more!!

Happy Bargain Shopping!

Juice Beauty, Organic Skincare

Sharnell — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:00:08 +0000

I recently discovered Juice Beauty while browsing the all natural skincare lines on skinstore.com. I was impressed by more than a few of their products and decided to give a couple of them a try. With the changing climate, my skin began to also change a bit and I felt the time was right to switch from a cream to a gel cleanser. Since I am now five months pregnant, I really wanted to stick with something as natural and organic as possible.

Unlike most organic skincare lines which use a water base, all Juice Beauty products are made with a 100% certified organic juice base. This organic juice base is up to 50% higher in antioxidants and nutrients than non-organic juice also and surpasses the benefits of a water base by more than a mile. Juice Beauty products not only contain powerful antioxidants, but also offer age-defying ingredients such as polyphenols, hydroxy acids, DMAE, alpha-lipoic acid and coenzyme Q10. In addition, Juice Beauty products helps to create beautiful and glowing skin with exceptional ingredients like vital phytonutrients, Vitamin C and essential fatty acids and vitamins.

For the past two weeks, I have been using the Juice Beauty Green Apple Cleansing Gel and Juice Beauty Green Apple Antioxidant Moisturizer. So far, I love them both! The texture of the cleanser is fantastic. It is a gel base, but doesn’t get foamy. Even so, my skin is left with a nice and fresh feel after cleansing, minus the tightness. The moisturizer is perfectly light and gives my skin just the right amount of moisture and hydration. Overall, my skin feels soft and smooth and has a much brighter complexion. I definitely plan on using the Juice Beauty products throughout the summer. I eventually want to also purchase the Juice Beauty Green Apple Nutrient Eye Cream and Juice Beauty Green Apple Hydration Mask. I look forward to using the entire Juice Beauty Green Apple line and can’t wait to tell you all about it!

Oh, and I forgot to mention, with any purchase of $75 or more of Juice Beauty products, skinstore.com will send you a free travel size of the Juice Beauty Green Apple SPF 15 Moisturizer!

Dermalogica or SkinCeuticals? Part Two.

Sharnell — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:50:44 +0000

It has been a little over two weeks now since I received and began using my new SkinCeuticals skincare products. So, what’s the verdict, you ask? Here it goes…

Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution vs. SkinCeuticals Cleansing Cream

These two cleansers are very similar in many ways. They both have a nice and creamy texture and offer a very gentle and smooth cleanse of the skin. They are great for winter skin because of the moisturization they provide. One difference between the two is that the SkinCeuticals cleanser uses AHA extracts, while the Essential Cleansing Solution does not. There is also a slight natural fragrance to both products, with the Cleansing Cream having more of a citrus scent. I would have to say my vote on this one is… a tie!Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner vs. SkinCeuticals Revitalizing Toner

Again, these two products are very similar. Both toners leave my skin feeling incredibly hydrated and refreshed. However, there are some differences in their ingredients that will offer your skin slightly different results. For instance, SkinCeuticals Revitalizing Toner has more ingredients that help to brighten the skin’s tone, while Dermalogica’s Multi-Active Toner concentrates more on soothing and conditioning the skin. I actually love both of them, but I will continue using the SkinCeuticals because I like the AHA extracts which aid in keeping my skin’s texture smooth and bright. That’s one for SkinCeuticals!!Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream vs. SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture
I immediately noticed a difference in the texture of these two moisturizers. The Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream is a bit heavier, which is not necessarily a bad thing. If you need a little more moisture than not, than the Skin Smoothing Cream is a better choice. However, if you prefer something lighter, but with same benefits, then the SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture is the right one for you. Both moisturizers contain essential oils, which are completely healthy and non-comodegenic, so you will get the moisture necessary to keep your skin hydrated. When it comes to packaging, I definitely prefer Dermalogica. I like the convenience of a squeeze bottle versus a tub in which you have to use a spatula or clean finger to scoop up product. I just don’t like sticking my fingers into product… it’s a personal preference. So based on all of these factors, I would probably use the Skin Smoothing Cream during the fall and winter and then switch to the Daily Moisture in the spring and summer. I guess this one is a tie as well!Overall, I really like both Dermalogica and SkinCeuticals. Of course, I still have a special place in my heart for Dermalogica and will probably always have a preference for their product, but SkinCeuticals has definitely found a friend in me. If you are an avid Dermalogica user, I highly recommend trying out some SkinCeuticals skincare. Sometimes our skin needs a change, even if it’s just a slight change. And if you are afraid to venture out to find new product, then use me as your guide and test out my recommendation for SkinCeuticals. I am certain that you won’t be disappointed!

Dermalogica or SkinCeuticals? Part One.

Sharnell — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:02:15 +0000

Since the start of my career, I have remained dedicated to the Dermalogica skin care line. While having many opportunities to use other product lines, I always find myself going back Dermalogica. Dermalogica continues to produce quality and effective skincare products that never cease to amaze me both professionally and personally. However, with the new year, I thought I might venture out a bit and try something new. Since my stock of skincare is in dire need of replenishment, my quest for some new product couldn’t have come at a better time.Where else to begin my search but with skinstore.com? This website offers a variety of “top notch” skincare products at a great price with everyday free shipping! During my search, I came across a skincare line called SkinCeuticals. While reading up on their line of cleansers, I noticed that their ingredients were very similar to the Dermalogica brand. One of the reasons I am so devoted to Dermalogica is because they use very natural and pure ingredients. SkinCeuticals is formulated with the same type of natural ingredients. Also like Dermalogica, SkinCeutical conveniently lists ingredients on their product with both the cosmeceutical term as well as the more familiar or “consumer-friendly” term.

For example, the cosmeceutical term Santalum Album Wood is also listed as Sandlewood Extract, a term we are all more familiar with. In addition to the two product lines sharing similar ingredients, their sizes and prices are comparable. The Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution, which is my all-time favorite cream cleanser, is sold for $29.50 in an 8.4oz bottle, while the SkinCeuticals Cleansing Cream costs $26.00 for an 8oz bottle. The only difference I did find between the two lines is that Dermalogica offers most of their products in two sizes, either eight or sixteen ounce bottles, while SkinCeuticals is only offered in the eight ounce size. I can deal with that!

So after discovering the many similarities between Dermalogica and SkinCeuticals, I thought why not give SkinCeuticals a shot. I ended up ordering just “a few items”, the SkinCeuticals Cleansing Cream, SkinCeuticals Revitalizing Toner and SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture. I am eager to receive my new skincare products and can’t wait to tell you all about them! As with all new skincare, I will use them consistently for at least two weeks before forming my final opinion. Has my beloved Dermalogica found it’s match?

Stay tuned to find out!!