Azure Naturals Ultimate Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Serum Review + GIVEAWAY!

Tonight I am bringing you a review PLUS a giveaway of Azure Natural's Anti-Wrinkle cream. I'm going to follow this with ANOTHER review from the company, plus another giveaway! YAY dual giveaways!!
I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to try their Retinol Anti-Aging serum via Tomoson, and I'm very glad I got to, because I LOVE it. Let's start with a picture.

*Photo Courtesy of Azure Naturals*

To start, this is the very first Retinol serum I've ever used. I've tried a BUNCH of other serums lately, but this is the first retinol one. It's definitely different than the other serums I've tried out, in that it actually kind of burns my skin a little when I first put it on, if I've just washed or heavily exfoliated my skin. I noticed that if I use the vitamin C serum first, it doesn't really burn. It's mild though, and it could just be my wacked out skin.

I really like this serum. I don't think I've been using it quite long enough to see any real reduction in any wrinkles, however, the added hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E have been leaving my face super moisturized, even in the summer heat where I'm usually peeling. The vitamin A (retinol) seems to make my skin look alot healthier than it previously did. My skin always had little reddish patches and looked kind of weird, but it definitely looks more like its younger self. I highly, highly recommend this serum for anyone looking for a better skintone overall. 

Another thing I noticed, is that my existing acne seemed to clear up really really fast with this product. 

If you're interested in learning more or purchasing this product, please visit them on AMAZON HERE.

There's two different sizes to choose from!

AND here is the giveaway!

Unfortunately open to US ONLY at this time. It was actually supposed to have started last night, but that's my bad. :(  I couldn't get it to set up right!!!

Good luck!!!!! 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

More reviews later this evening when I get done moving!!
Xx Ashley C.
  I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Ipsy July 2014 Unboxing & Review!

Time to take a super quick break from my Tomoson reviews for a minute and bring you my July Ipsy bag before July is over!!! I think this month was a pretty decent Ipsy month, at least decent enough to keep my subscribed!! :)
For those of you who don't already know, Ipsy is a month subscription program that brings you a bag full of makeup goodies for only $10 a month. They can be full or deluxe sized, and are usually a mixture of both! I've been subscribed over a year, and probably won't unsubscribe for a very long time. lol If you'd like to learn more or sign up please use my referral link HERE!

The theme this month was Sensationally Sunkissed and here is what I received!

Everything this month was a little bit small.. Especially the teeny tiny eyeliner. But the bag this month was actually kind of huge for a change. A great new lipgloss bag for my purse!

Another view of when I first opened my bag!

Bare Minerals BB Advanced 5 in 1 Cream Eyeshadow in Divine Wine .03 oz. 

 TINY Sample Value:  $5.40

I really hate cream eyeshadow, yet for some reason I receive it repeatedly. This color is kind of like cement, yet kind of purple. It seems like it would last a really long time, but is definitely too much for me. Cream eyeshadow just has too much potential for creasing for me to even deal with. I love Bare Minerals as a brand, but this just isn't my style at all.

Lord & Berry Black Silk Mini Kajal Kohl Liner

Mini Liner Value: $5 (Est.)

Typically I really hate Kohl liner, but I actually really like this one, even though it's really tiny. It's a good size to carry in my purse for emergency liner. It's a little smudgy but I guess that is how all Kajal liner is. It goes on really black and smooth though, It's pretty nice.

Clear Clinic Labs Vanished Clear Spot Treatment

Sample Value $9.33

I really like this sample. It arrived just in time for a massive breakout too, which was really helpful. This stuff pretty much burns like fire, but it works. It dried up all of my acne within two days.  I really like it alot, and if it weren't so expensive I'd probably buy a full bottle. But I think I'll stick to Murad.

Hang Ten Dark Tanning Oil

Travel Size Value $3

This is probably a pretty decent product. I received a Hang Ten sunscreen last month. If I had gotten this last month I probably would have used it, since I went to the beach, but since I am back home, I don't really tan or go outside all that much now, so this is pretty useless to me.

Model's Own Nail Polish in Red Sea

FULL SIZE value $8.50

So I was super stoked about getting one of these polishes. This is a brand I've wanted to try for a very long time. Unfortunately it is gloop city and I really really hate it. Yuck.

So that's my July bag! Some hits, some misses, but hey, for $10 who really cares?

Again, like I said if you'd like to subscribe make sure and use my referral link located at the top of the post! !  

Until later, 

Xx Ashley C. 

Bellafab Skincare Matryxil 3000 Serum Review!

The next Tomoson review I have for you these evening is of Bellafab Skincare's Matrixyl 3000 serum. This is a super powerful serum, and is pretty different from many of the serums I've been testing out.
Here's my thoughts:

*Photo Courtesy of Bellafab*

I like the packaging on this item. It comes in a pretty large tube shaped bottle, and seems to hold a lot of product. You can't really tell by this photo, but you can see as you use it how much is left. It's the little things. The pump works really well also, and I definitely prefer a pump over a dropped anyday.

As for the product itself. I really like it. It's thick and creamy, like a moisturizer rather than a gel substance like many of the hyaluronic acid serums I've had the pleasure of trying out. What I like the most about it, is that it smells really nice, kind of like peppermint, and is super refreshing to use on your face in the morning! It's a little on the sticky side once dry, so I prefer to use a moisturizer over top of it after use. I haven't really noticed all that much improvement in my skin since starting use, but it claims to do alot of things. 

I think I'm going to try and use it solely as an under eyecream next, to see if it helps my dark circles and eyebags that I unfortunately have and want to get rid of. It's basically like all of the individual serums I've tried out combined into one awesome one, and they offer a 100% moneyback guarantee!! 

If you'd like to test out this product for yourself, you can purchase it on Amazon HERE for only $29.99!

Xx Ashley C.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

180 Cosmetics Pure Swiss Hyaluronic Acid Serum Review!

Hi readers!! Today I'm going to be posting a bunch of reviews because I'm kind of super behind on my Tomoson reviews and need to catch up!
A few months ago I was lucky enough to get the chance through Tomoson to try 180 Cosmetic's Pure Swiss Hyaluronic Acid + Peptides Serum. Here's my thoughts!

*Photo courtesy of Expederm*

The first thing I noticed about this product is the bottle. Unlike some of the other hyaluronic acid serums I've tried, it's in a really sleek, slim, glass bottle. I absolutely love it. It looks really nice on my shelf of serums and personally I think it's really classy and looks expensive. I did, however, think that it seemed a bit on the small side, but serious the tiniest bit of this product goes a LONG way on your face. You barely need any of it for it to do it's magic, which is wonderful because it will last me a very long time.

As for the serum itself, I've tried a bunch of these and this is definitely one of my very favorites. It leaves my skin feeling super moisturized, and I think it's the added peptides that really make a difference. I don't think I've been using it long enough to see a difference in my fine lines or wrinkles, but as for moisturizing, it definitely does the trick. I have absolutely no dry skin on my face whatsoever!

I highly, highly recommend this product to anyone who is looking for something that works like an expensive serum but isn't near the price. Currently, you can purchase it on the Expederm site for only $19.95 if you CLICK HERE! And this is a totally killer price. I'd definitely repurchase once I'm done.

Xx Ashley C.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

UNi 100% Argan Oil Review

This evening I have a quick, but unfortunately really late, review of a product called UNi Argan Oil. I thought I'd published it, but apparently not.

I've tried a few different argan oils lately through Tomoson, and this one definitely works really well. This product is excellent for deep treatments as well as a cuticle oil! And we all know my cuticles always need help. A little bit definitely goes a long way though,  the first time I used it my hair was super greasy. Lol live and learn! It's a super rich and moisturizing product, that's for sure!

The packaging is pleasant. It comes in a smaller sized brown bottle with simple, yet classy writing on it. The dropper works well, since the bottle is smaller you can usually gauge how much you need but just one squeeze of the dropper.

The only problem I really have with UNi argan oil is that it kind of smells horrible. At first it I thought it was just me, but I asked my husband and he was like oh my god what is that. It does still perform really well though, so I'd suggest using it as a cuticle oil with lotion after to hide the scent, or as a deep treatment that you can wash out of your hair so it doesn't smell weird the rest of the day.

That begin said, do take into account that some 100% Argan oils can have a weird smell to them. Most I've tried are nutty smelling though. But you can try this one for yourself and see what you think!

I'd definitely repurchase, and if you like to learn more or purchase CLICK HERE!!!

My apologies for the late review!!!  I had written this up over two weeks ago.  :( More to come this evening!

Xx Ashley C.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.