A Skincare Routine for Everyone on your List

Hey There, 

Welcome to my next edition of What Should (NOT) Be Under Your Tree This Year. Today I want to introduce an amazing, most definitely, SHOULD Be Under Your Tree Product line. What is it? Derma E skin care products. These are a huge must. I will elaborate.

Why Should Derma E Skincare Be Under Your Tree?

1.  Derma E offers a product for every skin type by having multiple lines/ collections of products targeted to specific skin concerns; here I have Purifying products, anti-wrinkle, and essential products, but they have so many more available. You can find products for everyone on your gift list!
2. Derma E is 100% vegan, cruelty-free and their products do not contain parabens, sodium lauryl sulfates, petrolatum, mineral oil, artificial colors, gluten, soy or GMOs.
3. Derma E is also Eco-Ethical, meaning they care about our planet! 
4. Derma E uses natural antioxidants, vitamins, and botanicals; rather than those harsh chemicals found in many other skin care products.
5. You get a whole lot of Bang for your buck, meaning they have a great amount of product for an inexpensive price tag.
   
   
   
   What Products Do I Use From Derma E?
   
   I use several Derma E products every day. They really have made a huge impact on the condition of my skin. I adore every product I have used by Derma E and constantly share their products with my family and friends. 
   My Current Skincare Routine is as follows:
   1. I cleanse my face using The Purifying Gel Cleanser ; which uses a blend of Activated Charcoal and other ingredients to cleanse your skin of sweat, oil, and other impurities leaving you with fresh feeling beautiful skin. I sweat a ton at work and have wind blowing so much ickyness at my skin that this is so important for me.
   2. Two times a week I  use the Purifying 2 in 1 Charcoal Mask . This is amazing stuff, you put it on, allow it to completely dry (about 5 minutes) get your fingers wet, rub in a circular motion and it EXFOLIATES. yup this mask is a purifying mask that doubles as an exfoliant. Crazy right! I also will apply a dab of it on any large painful zits, and it relieves so much pressure! The packaging does not anywhere suggest this use, I have just found that it works for me. Who doesn't love a multi-use product?
      
      
       
   3.  After I cleanse my face in the evening, okay I lied, it is at night. Like straight up 11 p.m. at the earliest, I use the Microdermabrasion Scrub. This product says use one or two times a week as well, but in all honesty I use it 3 or 4 times, it is that gentle and effective. I am not lying about how harsh the weather in North Dakota is on my poor skin. This helps keep my face looking refreshed and young, which I kinda am (24 is young right????). Anyways, this is gentle and feels so good when you rub in the tiny circular motion, I have to fight off the vultures in my house who I foolishly allowed to try it (aka my sister and my husband).
   4.  The most important part of my skincare routine is the moisturizing! For this I use the Radiant Glow Face Oil. I am so in love with this, I have 3 bottles (one is open, the other are my back stock). When I get out of the shower I apply three drops to my face, it instantly provides moisture and doesn't feel gross and oily ( despite the product name). I also use this before I apply my makeup. It looks glittery in the bottle, but applied it does not, it makes you look radiant and hydrated hence the name!........ Let me pause for a little story. My sister is always telling me her skin problems. Three weeks ago she came out of her room saying she kept breaking out and her skin was oily...blah blah blah. I grabbed my oil and told her to use it. Her face was priceless, she honestly looked at me as though I were an idiot because she had just said her face was oily. I then casually explained that you skin gets oily because it is overly dry and is attempting to moisturize itself. So she sighed her usual annoyed sigh and took it. A few days later, she still had not used it. So I got on my figurative step stool ( we are short women haha), and lectured her on not complaining if she would not accept my help. So FINALLY she tried the oil. No joke her skin changed COMPLETELY, it looks healthy and hydrated, and not oily at all, amazing what a little moisturizing can do for you.......Now back to me, I notice a huge difference when I go without this for a few days. I get oily and dry patches, it just sucks. I love this product more than I can explain and recommend it to everyone.
   
   
   
   You can actually click on any of the product names throughout this post, and it will take you straight to the Derma E page with that product. They provide a ton of information on each product. They have so many products available, you can find one for anyone on your list. Happy Shopping =]
   
   
   - Heather "The Dinoess" 
   
   
   
   
   
   

Huda Beauty WInter Solstice Mini Lip Strobe Kit

Hey there,
My second Item in my series is the Huda Beauty Winter Solstice Mini Lip Strobe Kit, it SHOULD NOT Be Under Your Tree This Year. I know you did not see that coming.

Well I know you want some details as to why I say this is a BIG FAT NO. But first lets get some information on these.
This kit retails for $33 on Sephora's website (which is where I purchased it) it comes with 4 Mini (they aren't lying at 0.0068 FL OZ).  It has lovely looking Icy shades. Here are my arm swatches.

Yes I know, They look great here right? BUT now here comes my reasons for it being a HARD NOPE.

1. When applied these go on looking thick and uneven, I spread them out to thin them in this swatch. 
2. They feel SUPER Gritty on the lip, which in a gloss type of product is just not appealing to me. 
3. They are so small! like I know Mini Lipsticks are, but for how expensive they are it is a rip off imo
4. The Biggest reason of all, they instantly burned on my lips. I rushed and took it off so fast, but it was too late. They damaged my lips, so they look way chapped and blistered =[ (my miracle in a jar is helping though).

Please remember this is my opinion and it is also my blog, but I am always honest about the items I try. These really are just not worth it. Yes they have lovely packaging, but if you aren't a Huda Collector or someone very wealthy, they realluy are not something that you need to pick up.Have you tried these? This was my first Huda Beauty Purchase and I am so dissatisfied, I had way high hopes for these. I did return them and picked up something else that I will show you in the future =]

-Heather "The Dinoess"

Beauty Bursts by Neocell

Hey there!
The first Item that Should Be Under Your Tree This Year is Beauty Burst Chews by Neocell!

Who would these work as a gift for?

• ANYONE that loves having Radient and Healthy Skin, or strong healthy hair and nails
• Health Lovers
• Makeup Lovers (good application starts with good skin)
• Individuals who you know that may have aging, dry, wrinkled skin (we all know people like this, as horrible as it sounds)

Why would you want these?
Well, lets start with this. THEY HELP IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE OF YOUR SKIN. You can have great skin, but it can get even better. You know " you might think you like someone, but you could be wrong" ( if you know this quote comment below with your favorite quote).

Want some more information?
Well you could just go look it up ont he internet, but hey I am here to give you some quick easy details so you don't have to.

What It Does not Contain:

• Gluten
• Soy
• Palm Oil

What Makes these so special?

• Hyaluronic Acis (skin hydration and renewal)
• Super Collagen (fine, smooth skin and strong hair and nails)
• Vitamin C (Collagen Enhancer)
• Natural Flavors in 2 options : Super Fruit Punch and Chocolate Mint
• They come in a soft chew form, so it doesn't feel like a chore to take them

Okay so of course you need my opinion on these, which is always honest. These are very good in flavor...for a supplement or vitamin kind of item. No it is not candy, so it does not taste like candy. I don't wish to have that misconception. They have a bit of a vitamin flavor, but it is super light and you can't really notice it too much. In comparison to you typical supplement these are delicious. They really do make a difference in your skin quality, but you should of course still use your moisturizers. But it is always so easy to forget that good skin starts from the inside! So it makes sense that these would help. If you have any questions I am happy to answer them.


Where Can I Buy These?
Well there is a few retailers that carry Neocell products:
Amazon, Neocell, GNC, Thrive Market and Walgreens (there are more).
You can Check out more about these and other Neocell Products by Visiting Their Instagram Page or their  Website (which are linked for you).

Oh And I was sent these to review, but I will be picking up some more! Maybe the Mint Chocolate flavor!

-Heather "The Dinoess" 

What Should (NOT) Be Under Your Tree This Year

Hey Everyone!
Sorry I have been gone so long, Holiday time at the Post Office is a bit crazy! So I work a lot! However, it is Christmas/ Holiday time and a lot of brand new products get released this time of year. Plus there is the whole gift giving thing. Some of us need gift inspiration. For this reason I am creating this series, it will help you see my hit and miss products for gift giving (or wish lists ;]). If you have tried any of the products I review, Let me know in the comments! I would love to hear about your experience using them!

-Heather "The Dinoess"