Looking Younger With Derma E #DermaE

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This week has been a Derma E-xtravaganza!  I've talked about my experience cleansing with Derma E, and polishing with Derma E, and today, I wrap up this series with some of the things I use to help nourish and moisturize.

On A Personal Note

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If you're just here for the beauty stuffs, then you'll want to skip this post.

Polishing With Derma E

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Yesterday's post was about how I get started cleansing with Derma E.  Today, I'm going to get down and really deep clean and resurface my skin with Derma E.

ClEansing With Derma E

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I have become a real skin-care addict these days, interested about this new ingredient here, or that new formulation there.  There is a special synergy that I enjoy when my skin is rejuvinated by products in one skincare line, though - and I've found some great products from Derma E that I want to tell y'all all about.

Natural Pain Relief with Oils #PhytopiaUSA #PainAway

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I may be young at heart, but there's no doubt that this body is getting old.  After 40, my body decided that it didn't need a good reason to be in pain anymore - maybe, I just sneezed and torqued something.  Or I slept on it wrong.  Or, sometimes, it may be that I didn't *do* anything to it, it just hurts. I don't like the idea of taking pills all the time, so I look to other remedies, and I have found one in Phytopia!

After the Peel is Done, the Pain is Gone... #ceramidefacialcream

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When I first started trying chemical face peels, I really thought that my skin was going to actually peel off, you know, in sheets.  Rest assured - at least with none of the peels I've tried - there's no molting of entire sheets of skin.

Some of the peels, though, especially those with high levels of AHA, can sting and burn, and leave the face red and sensitive for a while afterwards.  So I was really happy when Max Life offered this Ceramide Moisturizing Post-Peel cream for me to try.

Instant Eye Lift! #DynamicSonic

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Do you know that scene in Toy Story 2 where Mrs. Potato Head packs the Mr. a set of angry eyes?  That's how I feel about my one wonky eye.  She's always packed it for me.

Aroma-Blingy Therapy #AromatherapyNecklaceChakraComfify

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Certain smells make me happy, and jewelry can make me happy.  This necklace from Chakra Naturals made me doubly happy!

A Bit of New Zealand in my Shower #buncfarmers

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I grew up in a bar soap house, and while I love shower gels and liquid soaps, you'll always find a bar of soap in my shower, too.  And, while there are certainly some drugstore soaps that I still use and love, there's something special about a rough-hewn slice of artisanal soap, made with unique ingredients like Manuka Honey.

Taking Time To Smell The Oils.. #etherealwellness

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The saying may be to take time to smell the flowers, but sometimes I'd rather smell some nice aromatherapy instead!  This set from Ethereal Wellness has different scents to take me different places.

Doctor Approved Painted Toes with daniPro #daniProNails

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Always an exciting day for me when I get to try new nail polish!  daniPRO is a new, Doctor-created line of polishes that are free from many harmful chemicals, and are supposed to be good for your toenails.

Mystic-al Airbrushing and More from #LuminessAir

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I can't believe I was ever scared of airbrush makeup.  I've been loving all the airbrush makeup I've gotten to try from Luminess, and it just keeps getting better.  I never thought I'd like a full-coverage foundation before, but Luminess Mystic is a game changer for me.

Dismiss That Frizz #Redken

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Last week, I showed you how much I loved having Curvaceous Curls, and this week, I'm dropping the F-bomb. You know, Frizz.

Twisty Rods for Beachy Hair ##HaiRollers

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Hair curlers, you might ask? But you already have curly hair! Why on earth would you review hair curlers?

Glam Glossybox

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I came a little late to the beauty game, and now I feel like I have a lot of catching up to do.  I can't buy everything, but that doesn't stop me from wanting to try everything!  One of the best ways I've found to try a little of all the newest and best stuff is through subscription boxes.  I'd never tried Glossybox, so when I was offered a trial box, I jumped at the chance.  Five deluxe samples from luxury brands? I was hoping for a good experience!

Old School Gaming

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This month's NCC Challenge theme is Video Games.  I'm not a hard-core gamer, but I married one!  We bonded over dates playing pinball and arcade games way back in the day.

Orange Is The New Black

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When I discovered the warm neutral palette, the skies parted, a light shone down, and the angels sung.  I know, I'm *supposed* to wear cool tones, and purples with my brown eyes.  But there's something about a peachy-pink orangey look that just steals my heart.

Curvaceous Curls! #Redken

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When I was growing up in the '70's, I wanted Farrah Fawcett winged hair.  Desperately.  I didn't appreciate or understand how to take care of my weird hair - so thick, with tight coils at the nape of my neck, loosening to ringlets and then waves near the crown.  Since then, there's been a proliferation of moisturizing and curl-loving hair products, I'm happy to say.  Some work better for my type of hair than others, because not all curls are the same.  So, I was happy when Redken sent me some products that I think were tailor-made for my hair!

Purple Watermarbles

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I love watermarbles, but I have the worst time with them.  And worse than trying to create the pattern in the water, is trying to get them cleaned up after I get them on my nails.  Now, I just make watermarble decals!

Light 'em Up - Beauty For Real

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Some things just naturally go together. Peanut butter and jelly, cat videos and the Internet, and nail polish and flashlights...