Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum Review

Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum 

I enjoy trying new skincare products, especially anti-aging multi-taskers like serums that I can add to my night-time skin routine that revives my skin while I'm getting my beauty sleep.  The newest nightly skincare routine product that I've tried that works in tandem with skin's natural overnight recovery process is a new serum called Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum.

About the Product
Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum is a transformative retinol serum that fights wrinkles and provides hydration, for visibly smoother, rejuvenated skin.

EXPECTED RESULTS OF USING THIS SERUM:  
Short Term Results;
- Conditions & nourishes skin
- Manages breakouts
- More luminous complexion
Long Term Results:  
- Evens skin discoloration
- Stimulates collagen production
- Diminishes fine lines & wrinkles

The specially selected skin beneficial, natural, organic ingredients that work together to achieve optimum results include these KEY INGREDIENTS:

- Retinol (Vitamin A): Works at the cellular level to stop winkles, manage breakouts, and evens out skin discoloration.

- Vitamin C: Guards skin against environmental free-radicals to prevent premature aging.

- Vitamin E: Provides intense hydration to diminish the drying effects of retinol.

- Squalane: Derived for pure olive oil to soften and condition delicate skin.

My Experience & Opinion: 
So far I've had a good experience with this serum and like it. I apply it as directed after cleansing my face. It comes in an amber glass bottle with a dropper dispenser.  The serum is cream colored, unscented, and has a silky, thin consistency. A little goes a long way - one medium drop is enough for my entire face.  It applies easily, isn't sticky nor greasy, absorbs into my skin quickly. and feels nice on my skin.
As for results....  After using this serum I do notice my skin feels and looks softer, smooth, hydrated, and healthier overall.

My Likes: 
~I like that while it hydrates my skin it doesn't leave it oily.
~I like that it's a quick and easy way to achieve multiple anti-aging benefits for my skin - and it's great at both treating and preventing signs of aging.
~I like that it's made with natural, organic, skin-friendly ingredients so I feel good about using it on my skin.
~I like that it comes in a glass bottle - which I like because glass is the optimal packaging for serums - and has a dropper dispenser - which I like because it makes it easy to dispense the perfect amount of serum without waste and it's also more hygienic.

I don't have any dislikes so far.

Overall, I think this a good retinol serum and a good addition to a nightly skin routine.

Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum 

1.18 fl oz / 35 ml 

(3-5 month supply) 

$35.00 

Can be purchased at Amazon and the Valentia website.  

CONNECT WITH VALENTIA:
To learn more about the Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum, the Valentia Skincare brand and all of their products, visit: http://www.valentia.com

Join Valentia's free Members Club to enjoy special member benefits, including discount promo codes, exclusive offers to try new products for FREE, and Natural Skin Care recipes, tips, and more:
http://www.valentia.com/pages/join

Connect with Valentia on social - they offer generous giveaways, exclusive deals and discounts, free product offers, inspirationals, skincare tips and recipes:
- Follow Valentia's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/valentianatural/
- Like & Follow Valentia's Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/valentiabeauty

REPAIR - REFRESH - RENEW 

with Valentia Skincare 

Learn About the Brand
"Luxurious natural and organic anti-aging solutions combining the purity of nature and the power of science."
"The Roman Goddess of healing, Valentia, relied on nature’s gifts to heal the citizens of Umbria. Whether matriarchs seeking to maintain their youthful look or farmers seeking help for sun damaged skin, Valentia used berries, herbs, barks and other natural ingredients. We also rely on all natural ingredients due to their protective, preventative and corrective powers.
Just like our namesake, Valentia Skin Care products have been formulated with natural and organic cosmetic ingredients that will repair and protect the skin.
After performing extensive research into what skin care customers find most important, we found an overwhelming demand for skin care that is natural, free of toxins and paraben-free. Natural ingredients with an organic base have proven most effective at repairing skin damaged by sun or wind, preventing signs of aging such as wrinkles, dark spots, and reversing the effects of oxidative stress on the skin."

**Disclosure:  Valentia provided me with a complimentary bottle of Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum in exchange for my agreeing to use it and give my honest and unbiased review.  As always, my opinions - positive or negative - are 100% my own, honest, and based on my experiences using the product.

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Valentia Pure Glow Brightening Moisturizer Review & 20% Promo Code

One of my favorite skincare brands, Valentia Skincare, recently launched a new moisturizer that I had the pleasure of trying, called Valentia Pure Glow Brightening Moisturizer. 

It's a lightweight fast absorbing cream containing the best natural and organic ingredients formulated to provide all-day weightless hydration that never makes you feel greasy, while illuminating the skin and helping to lighten dark spots and even skin tone. 

This Brightening Moisturizer Will:

- Lighten dark spots

- Restore skin radiance

- Even skin tone

- Diminish fine lines

- Provide all-day hydration

It contains a blend of specially selected ingredients work together to achieve optimum results.

KEY INGREDIENTS:

Botanical Hyaluronic Acid: This plant based substance can up to 1000 times its weight in water, making it the 

ultimate in hydration! It penetrates deep into the skin to secure moisture, support skin elasticity, and plumps the 

skin from within.

Kojic Acid: Derived from mushrooms and well known for its properties, this antioxidant helps to naturally control 

melanin production and prevent dark spots from forming.

Ginseng: A symbol of long-life, strength, and wisdom, Ginseng boosts skin firming collagen, fights wrinkles, and 

gives the skin brighter and more energized look.

Safflower Oil: Naturally rich in linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid that helps to repair the skin's natural moisture 

barrier, Safflower Oil provides superior protection against aging environmental factors.

Shea Butter: This wonder nut contains a myriad of regenerative vitamins, nutrients, and essential fatty acids that provide a welcome dose of moisture, hydrating and nourishing the skin.

MY EXPERIENCE: 

I began using this moisturizer a week ago, and so far I like it. 

I apply this moisturizer after cleansing my face. It's a white, lightweight cream, and a little goes a long way - one pump is enough for my face. 

It absorbs quickly and doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy or looking shiny - which as someone with skin that tends to be oily I love that it moisturizes my skin without leaving it greasy. 

As for results, it does hydrate my skin nicely and keeps it hydrated all day. and I do notice my skin looks and feels healthier . 

So I like Valentia Pure Glow Brightening Moisturizer and I plan to continue to use it. And I recommend it to anyone interested in a great light-weight moisturizer. 

Valentia Pure Glow Brightening Moisturizer 

$25 for a 4.0 fl oz / 120 ml  (4-6 month supply)

Can be purchased at Amazon or the Valentia website. 

** As a special thank you to all of you who read my review and read my blog, Valentia has graciously given me an EXCLUSIVE 20% OFF PROMO CODE DVRI5DKQ to share which gives you 20% discount on the purchase of Valentia Pure Glow Brightening Moisturizer or any Valentia product(s). Valid through 10/3/2016.  ** 

CONNECT WITH VALENTIA: 

To learn more about the Valentia Pure Glow Brightening Moisturizer, the Valentia Skincare brand and all of their products, visit: http://www.valentia.com

Join Valentia's free Members Club to enjoy special member benefits, including discount promo codes, exclusive offers to try new products for FREE, and Natural Skin Care recipes, tips, and more: 

http://www.valentia.com/pages/join

Connect with Valentia on social - they offer generous giveaways, exclusive deals and discounts, free product offers, inspirationals, skincare tips and recipes: 

- Follow Valentia's Instagram:  

https://www.instagram.com/valentianatural/

- Like & Follow Valentia's Facebook:  

http://www.facebook.com/valentiabeauty 

REPAIR - REFRESH - RENEW 

with Valentia Skincare 

Learn About the Brand 

"Luxurious natural and organic anti-aging solutions combining the purity of nature and the power of science." 

"The Roman Goddess of healing, Valentia, relied on nature’s gifts to heal the citizens of Umbria. Whether matriarchs seeking to maintain their youthful look or farmers seeking help for sun damaged skin, Valentia used berries, herbs, barks and other natural ingredients. We also rely on all natural ingredients due to their protective, preventative and corrective powers.

Just like our namesake, Valentia Skin Care products have been formulated with natural and organic cosmetic ingredients that will repair and protect the skin.

After performing extensive research into what skin care customers find most important, we found an overwhelming demand for skin care that is natural, free of toxins and paraben-free. Natural ingredients with an organic base have proven most effective at repairing skin damaged by sun or wind, preventing signs of aging such as wrinkles, dark spots, and reversing the effects of oxidative stress on the skin."

**Disclosure:  Valentia provided me with a complimentary jar of Valentia Skin Pure Glow Brightening Moisturizer in exchange for my agreeing to use it and give my honest and unbiased review.  As always, my opinions - positive or negative - are 100% my own, honest, and based on my experiences using the product.  

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Uplifting Miracle Worker Advanced Firming & Lifting Moisturizer For Face & Neck - Review & 25% off Promo Code

Uplifting Miracle Worker Advanced Firming & Lifting Moisturizer For Face & Neck 
Philosophy skin labs have taken inspiration from professional cryo-rejuvenating treatments to develop our 1st advanced firming and lifting moisturizer with cool-lift technology. 
Our exclusive technology helps boost skin’s natural self-lifting ability by rebuilding a stronger collagen & elastin network to dramatically lift and improve skin’s firmness, while advanced hydrators provide all day hydration.
Uplifting Miracle Worker Advanced Firming & Lifting Eye Cream 
Philosophy skin labs have taken inspiration from professional cyro-rejuvenating treatments to develop our 1st advanced firming and lifting eye cream with cool-lift technology that features a cooling, sculpting tip to help to elevate the contours around the eyes.
Our exclusive technology helps boost skin’s natural self-lifting ability by rebuilding a stronger collagen & elastin network to dramatically lift and improve skin’s firmness. our eye-specific botanicals, including silk tree, reinforce skin’s lifting abilities while minimizing the appearance of puffiness and dark circles. 

MY EXPERIENCE 
I like the moisturizer - it has a light, fresh scent, it isn't greasy (which is a huge plus since I can't stand greasiness), absorbs quickly, and left my skin soft & smooth. 
I like the eye cream - it has a light, fresh scent, is a little thicker than the moisturizer, absorbs quickly, and left my skin soft & smooth. 
The only slight snafu with the eye cream was that if I applied it too close to my eyes it irritated my eyes a little. 

Overall, they are a good moisturizer and eye cream, and great additions to anti-aging skincare routine. 

Use promo code smiley25 to receive 25% off philosophy skincare products!

Learn more about philosophy uplifting miracle worker advanced firming & lifting products here

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**DISCLOSURE** I received free samples of the Philosophy Uplifting Miracle Worker Advanced Firming & Lifting Moisturizer & Eye Cream for testing purposes via Smiley360. 

Silk Nutchello Review

I recently tried Nutchello, a new nut-based beverage from Silk, is a deeply delicious treat which comes in 3 delicious flavors – Caramel Almond + Cashew Nutchello, Dark Chocolate + Walnut Nutchello, Toasted Coconut + Cashew Nutchello.  And they come in 48 oz bottles for $2.97.

Caramel Almond + Cashew Nutchello
What’s smooth, satisfying and 70 calories per serving? New Silk Caramel Almond + Cashew Nutchello!TM We’ve blended up rich caramel flavor, toasted almonds and creamy cashews to create the ultimate pause button in a glass—one taste and you’ll see what we mean.

Benefits
• 70 calories per serving
• 9 grams of sugar per serving
• Absolutely no cholesterol or saturated fat
• Free of dairy, soy, lactose, gluten, casein and carrageenan
• Verified by the Non-GMO Project’s product verification program
• No artificial colors, flavors or funny business

Dark Chocolate + Walnut Nutchello 
What’s smooth, satisfying and 90 calories per serving? New Silk Dark Chocolate + Walnut Nutchello!TM Decadent dark chocolate meets roasted walnuts to create the ultimate pause button in a glass—one taste and you’ll see what we mean.

Benefits
• 90 calories per serving
• 14 grams of sugar per serving
• Absolutely no cholesterol or saturated fat
• Free of dairy, soy, lactose, gluten, casein and carrageenan
• Verified by the Non-GMO Project’s product verification program
• No artificial colors, flavors or funny business

Toasted Coconut + Cashew Nutchello 
What’s smooth, satisfying and 80 calories per serving? New Silk Toasted Coconut + Cashew Nutchello!TM We’re talking toasted coconut flavor and creamy cashews blended up to create the ultimate pause button in a glass—one taste and you’ll see what we mean.

Benefits
• 80 calories per serving
• 9 grams of sugar per serving
• Absolutely no cholesterol
• Free of dairy, soy, lactose, gluten, casein and carrageenan
• Verified by the Non-GMO Project’s product verification program
• No artificial colors, flavors or funny business

MY EXPERIENCE & OPINION:
I tried the Toasted Coconut + Cashew Nutchello and overall I like it as a dairy-free milk option. It can be drinken plain or used in place of milk as a creamer in coffee or tea, in smoothies, and in cereal. I'm curious to try it to make ice cream, popsicles, and creamy ice cubes for adding to coffee or tea.

Overall i think it's a good, healthy, tasty option for anyone looking for a dairy-free milk.


Learn more about Silk Nutchello and all of Silk products at: https://silk.com/products?category=451

Find great Silk recipes using Nutchello: https://silk.com/recipes

**DISCLOSURE: I receive a coupon for the full value of one bottle of Silk Nutchello in exchange for sharing my feedback and experience. Opinions are my own.

Centrum VitaMints in Raspberry & Wintergreen Review

As someone who takes multivitamins daily, I'm always interested when I hear of new vitamins - especially ones that taste good.  The newest I've tried is Centrum VitaMint Multivitamins in the 2 new flavors Raspberry and Wintergreen.

Centrum VitaMints are tasty, chewable adult multivitamins that can be enjoyed like a mint with a unique combination of nutrients that provide your body with essential vitamins and minerals that support energy, immune system, metabolism, and overall well-being. A daily dose is 2 VitaMints. They can be taken anytime with or without food or water.They're smooth, not chalky, and with no vitamin aftertaste. And they come in three flavors: Cool Mint, Wintergreen, and Raspberry.
Benefits:
ENERGY: B-vitamins and chromium to help support daily energy needs*
IMMUNITY: Antioxidants, such as Vitamins C, E, and Zinc, to help support normal immune function*
METABOLISM: B-vitamins to aid in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins*

MY EXPERIENCE & OPINION: 
I was sent 3 sample packets of Raspberry Centrum VitaMints and 3 sample packets of Wintergreen Centrum VitaMints; Each packet contained 1 daily dose of 2 VitaMints.

Based on my trying both flavors,

PROS: 
* flavorful
* smooth
* not chalky
* don't taste vitaminy or mineraly
* their size/form and taste make them seem more like mint or candy than a vitamin
* convenient to take anytime since they don't need to be taken with food or water
* conveniently portable so they are easy to take anywhere

CONS:  
* Artificially sweetened with the artificial sweetener Sucralose
* Can taste the artificial sweetener in them, especially in the Wintergreen flavored VitaMints
* Artificially flavored

Prior to trying them, I anticipated liking both flavors, but thought Wintergreen would be my favorite because it's my favorite type of mint. However, I was surprised to discover that I like the Raspberry better than the Wintergreen because the taste of the artificial sweetener Sucralose is strong in the Wintergreen and I didn't notice it in the Raspberry.

EFFECTIVENESS: 
I didn't notice any noticeable changes after taking them, but perhaps with long-term use there would be.

While I like the concept of a multivitamin that is like a mint or candy, I dislike that Centrum VitaMints contain Sucralose. I dislike the taste and possible adverse reactions like GI upset Sucralose and other artificial sweeteners can cause. So I will not continue taking or buying these again because of it. If they were reformulated to be sweetened with sugar then I may reconsider trying them again.

Centrum VitaMints 
Average Price: $7 for 60-count pack -- $13 for 120-count pack
Come in three flavors: Cool Mint, Wintergreen, and Raspberry.
Can be purchased at Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, RiteAid, Amazon.com, Drugstore.com

Learn more about Centrum VitaMints and get a $4.00 off coupon:
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Receive a $4.00 off coupon for Centrum VitaMints here
http://www.centrum.com/get-vitamints-coupon

For more information about Centrum VitaMints and all of Centrum products click here:
http://www.centrum.com/centrum-vitamints#spring

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DISCLOSURE:
I received free samples of Centrum VitaMints from Centrum & Smiley360. Opinions are my own.

Kellogg's Raisin Bran Crunch Cereal - Review & Recipe

Take breakfast to heart with Kellogg's Raisin Bran Crunch Cereal!  

Kellogg's Raisin Bran Crunch Cereal is a deliciously heart healthy way to start your day.  

I recently got to try Kellogg's Raisin Bran Crunch Cereal for the first time and like it.  Described as "This truly tasty blend of wheat bran flakes, delicious raisins and oat granola clusters glazed with a touch of honey makes every serving sweet, crunchy and unforgettable."

I grew up seeing my grandparents eat Raisin Bran cereal, and while I liked it I always had to add a spoonful of sugar to it to make it a little sweeter for my liking.  What I love about the new Raisin Bran Crunch cereal is that the honey-oat-clusters add the perfect amount of sweetness so I don't need to add sugar.  I like the added texture of the oat-clusters along with the flakes and raisins. And I also like that it's yummy eaten traditionally as a bowl of cereal, dry as a snack, as a trail mix with chocolate chips, cashews, craisins, & dried blueberries added, or as an ingredient in recipes like this one I found on Kellogg's.  

Applesauce Crunch Coffeecake 

From:  http://www.kelloggs.com/en_US/applesauce-crunch-coffeecake-recipe.html

Servings: 12  Prep time: 15 min  Total time: 50 min

INGREDIENTS: 

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

1 1/2 cups Kellogg's Raisin Bran® cereal

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/2 cup milk

3/4 cup applesauce

DIRECTIONS:  

1. In small mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar and 2 

tablespoons butter until crumbly. Set aside for topping. 

2. Crush the 1 1/2 cups KELLOGG'S RAISIN BRAN cereal to 3/4 cup. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

3. In large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar, egg and lemon juice until light and fluffy. Add flour mixture alternately with milk, mixing well after each addition. Stir in applesauce. Spread evenly in greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Sprinkle evenly with topping.

4. Bake at 375° F about 35 minutes or until cake tests done. Serve warm or cooled.

Let Kellogg's® Raisin Bran Crunch® add a little sunshine to your day!

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Kellogg's Recipes:  

http://www.kelloggs.com/en_US/kellogg-s-raisin-bran-crunch-cereal-product.html

Kellogg's Coupons:  

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("Being part of the K-Insiders panel gives you a unique opportunity to collaborate with Kellogg's and to contribute your opinions toward the development of future products and promotions. Kellogg’s is always looking to learn more about our customer’s thoughts and opinions.") 

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**DISCLOSURE:  I received a complimentary box of Kellogg's Raisin Bran Crunch Cereal from Kellogg's and Smiley360 for testing purposes.  As always, my opinions - positive or negative - are 100% my own.  

Valentia Skincare Spring Re-Launch & 35% OFF DISCOUNT CODE

Valentia Skincare

"Luxurious natural and organic anti-aging solutions combining the purity of nature and the power of science." 

I first discovered and tried Valentia Skincare products in February of this year and it's quickly become one of my favorite skincare brands.  So far I've tried 3 of their products - Royal Rose Hydrating Serum, Clear Lift Revitalizing Serum, and Skin Detoxifying Clay Mask - and have been very pleased with the quality of the serums and mask, the quality of the packaging, and most importantly the results I've seen and felt in my skin - both immediate and continued results.  I'm definitely looking forward to trying more Valentia products and taking advantage of this generous discount sale.

On May 16th, Valentia Skincare launched Valentia.com 2.0, with upgrades to their main page, and also their product pages to include Video Reviews from customers and bloggers, as well as personalized reviews as well.

In celebration of this update Valentia wants everyone to share in the fun. From May 16th until June 1st Valentia is offering a massive discount for customers on our entire product line.
Note: These discounts are NOT available on Amazon, they're only on Valentia.com

Choose from our serums, masks, and scrubs to revolutionize your skin care routine.
Buy 1 product or buy all of them... at 35% OFF. :)

Coupon Code is: REFRESH35

Everyone loves a great deal so I just wanted to share this opportunity with you.

All Valentia.com products are made with natural and organic ingredients, they're also vegan, cruelty-free and Made In The USA.

Learn more about Valentia Skincare  and connect with them on social media....
Valentia Skincare:  http://valentia.com/
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/valentiabeauty

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/valentianatural/

**DISCLOSURE:  Valentia Skincare graciously offered me the 35% discount code to share with my blog and social media readers and my family and friends.  They also offered me a 50% discount code as a blogger.  However, I was not required nor compensated to share this.  I chose to share this because I genuinely love Valentia Skincare and their products, and want to share this generous 35% discount code with my readers.

Valentia Skin Detoxifying Clay Mask - Review

Valentia Skincare has quickly become one of my favorite skincare brands since I first began trying their products in February.  Over the past few months I've tried three of their products, the most recent being the Valentia Skin Detoxifying Clay Mask which I absolutely love and am amazed by the positive results it's had on my skin. 

The Valentia Skin Detoxifying Clay Mask removes excess dirt and oil from the skin caused by makeup, environmental toxins, and everyday contaminants. The Kaolin Clay it contains helps pull dirt and oil to the surface, offering a deep cleanse that leaves skin clean and clear. The added Hibiscus and Cranberry Fibers make this mask unique, providing an extra layer of skin exfoliation, leaving skin feeling and looking smoother, and softer. And it reverses and clears away skin damage, giving stronger, firmer and healthier skin.

Expected Short Term Results: 

- Draws out dirt, oil & other skin impurities

- Improves skin tone & texture

- Leaves skin feeling instantly smoother & refreshed

Expected Long Term Results: 

- Enlarged pores will be reduced

l- Firmer & more strengthened skin

- Clearer skin with less breakouts

It says to use this mask 1-2 times a week and generously apply on face carefully avoiding the eye area. Leave on your skin for 15-20 minutes or until mask dries. Wipe it off with a damp cloth soaked in warm water. As the mask has natural fibers use circular motions to remove the mask helping to slough off dead skin and exfoliate.

This mask is formulated with the following specially selected ingredients:

Kaolin Clay: Clay minerals draw impurities, improve skin tone, and tighten pores for smoother firmer skin.

Plant Stem Cells: Naturally decreases the level of pro-aging toxins and works to soother the skin, reduce redness, and improve evenness.

Spirulina: A botanical stimulant full of vitamins that hydrates the skins surface and contributes to tissue regeneration of the skin.

CoQ10: Lessens the appearance of wrinkles by reducing free radical damage and stimulating health collagen production.

Hibiscus & Cranberry Fibers: Both lend their anti-aging properties to firm and reinforce the skin, helping to reduce the creation of new wrinkles.

And as with all Valentia Skincare products, this mask is made with natural and organic ingredients, is cruelty-free and vegan, and made in the USA using sustainable energy. 

MY EXPERIENCE: 

As someone with skin that tends to be oily, I'm always looking for skincare products to try in hopes of finding products to help control my oiliness.  Since clay masks are beneficial for oily skin, I was very excited to try this mask. 

I've been using it twice a week for two weeks and absolutely love it. After cleansing my face, I apply this mask, leave it on for 20 minutes, then wipe it off with a warm, wet cloth.  

It has a great cranberry scent, a slightly thinner consistency than most clay masks I've tried which I like because a little goes a long way and it's easy to apply evenly on my face, it feels nice on my skin, has little exfoliating bits of cranberry and hibiscus fibers, and it's a light tan color when wet and turns white as it dries. It washes off easily, and the little bits of cranberry and hibiscus fibers feel like they exfoliate nicely without being overly abrasive. 

Both the immediate and continued noticeable positive results that using this mask has had on my skin are amazing. It leaves my skin feeling and looking so clean, soft, smooth. and healthy, but what has impressed me even more is how it has balanced and reduced the oiliness of my skin - it literally leaves my oil-free and shine-free for the entire day.  For years I've tried so many products in search of something that would give me these results, so this is a HUGE HOORAY for me!  

I've also discovered that it helps eliminate blemishes - I had the start of a blemish on my nose on the first day I used this mask and it was gone the next day.  Also, when I apply serum after using this mask, I've noticed it absorbs more quickly.  

Overall this is by far the best mask I've ever used, my new favorite skincare product, and a permanent part of my skincare routine. I will definitely continue using the Valentia Skin Detoxifying Clay Mask. And I highly recommend it everyone - including those who have oily skin.  

Valentia Skin Detoxifying Clay Mask 

$25 for a 4 fl oz/120 ml jar (which is a 5 month supply) 

Can be purchased at Amazon or the Valentia website. 

CONNECT WITH VALENTIA: 

To learn more about the Valentia Skin Detoxifying Clay Mask, the Valentia Skincare brand and all of their products, visit: http://www.valentia.com

Join Valentia's free Members Club to enjoy special member benefits, including discount promo codes, exclusive offers to try new products for FREE, and Natural Skin Care recipes, tips, and more: 

http://www.valentia.com/pages/join

Connect with Valentia on social - they offer generous giveaways, exclusive deals and discounts, free product offers, inspirationals, skincare tips and recipes: 

- Follow Valentia's Instagram:  

https://www.instagram.com/valentianatural/

- Like & Follow Valentia's Facebook:  

http://www.facebook.com/valentiabeauty 

REPAIR - REFRESH - RENEW 

with Valentia Skincare 

Learn About the Brand 

"Luxurious natural and organic anti-aging solutions combining the purity of nature and the power of science." 

"The Roman Goddess of healing, Valentia, relied on nature’s gifts to heal the citizens of Umbria. Whether matriarchs seeking to maintain their youthful look or farmers seeking help for sun damaged skin, Valentia used berries, herbs, barks and other natural ingredients. We also rely on all natural ingredients due to their protective, preventative and corrective powers.

Just like our namesake, Valentia Skin Care products have been formulated with natural and organic cosmetic ingredients that will repair and protect the skin.

After performing extensive research into what skin care customers find most important, we found an overwhelming demand for skin care that is natural, free of toxins and paraben-free. Natural ingredients with an organic base have proven most effective at repairing skin damaged by sun or wind, preventing signs of aging such as wrinkles, dark spots, and reversing the effects of oxidative stress on the skin."

**Disclosure:  Valentia provided me with a complimentary jar of Valentia Skin Detoxifying Clay Mask in exchange for my agreeing to use it and give my honest and unbiased review.  As always, my opinions - positive or negative - are 100% my own, honest, and based on my experiences using the product.  

Sponsored By: 

L’Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Curls Review

L'Oreal recently added a new line of haircare designed for curly hair called 

L’Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Curls 

Described as:  

"L’Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil will reinvigorate your dry & curly hair. The shampoo, conditioner, and treatment regimen eliminates dryness in just one wash (compared to one wash with a non-conditioning shampoo) using a formula with 6 luscious, lightweight oils. " 

As a member of Crowdtap's L'Oreal Crowd I got to participate in a sampling of L’Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Curls line, and received these complimentary: 

1 sample of Full Size L’Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Curls Shampoo

1 sample of Full Size L’Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Curls Conditioner

1 sample of Full Size L’Oreal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Curls Re-Nourish Mask 

I've been using Extraordinary Oil Curls Shampoo for 1 week and like it a lot.  

It smells good, lathers well, rinses out easily, and leaves my hair feeling clean. 

Overall it's a great shampoo. I will continue using this and recommend it. 

I've been using Extraordinary Oil Curls Conditioner for 1 week and like it a lot.  

It smells good, distributes easily through my hair, rinses out easily, and leaves my hair soft, more manageable, defines my curls, and doesn't leave any residue or weigh-down my hair.  

Overall it's a great conditioner. I will continue using this and recommend it.  

I absolutely love the L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil Curl Re-Nourish Mask.  

It smells nice, distributes easily through my hair, feels luxurious, rinses out easily, and leaves my hair soft, hydrated, more manageable, defines my curls, and doesn't leave any residue or weigh-down my hair.  

Overall it's an awesome mask. I will definitely continue using it, and I highly recommend it. 

Learn more about Extraordinary Oil Curl collection here

**I received a free sample of Extraordinary Oil Curl Shampoo, Conditioner, and Re-Nourish Mask in exchange for my honest review. Opinions are my own.

Valentia Clear Lift Revitalizing Serum - Review and 20% Off Promo Code

Valentia Clear Lift Revitalizing Serum 

I love trying new skincare products, especially anti-aging multi-taskers like serums I can add to my night-time skin routine that revitalize my skin while I'm getting my beauty sleep.  The newest addition to my nightly skincare routine that works in tandem with skin's natural overnight recovery process is a new serum by one of my favorite skincare brands, Valentia Clear Lift Revitalizing Serum.  

It's a potent and luxurious lactic acid serum that supports natural circulation and reoxygenation, provides needed hydration, renews skin texture, reveals a brighter more youthful and radiant complexion, and leaves skin resilient to future damage.  

This Revitalizing Serum Will:  

- Renew texture and tone 

- Deeply moisturize 

- Minimize fine lines 

- Increase elasticity 

- Brighten and Plumps Fine Lines 

- Evens Hyperpigmentation 

This serum is infused with a unique blend of botanicals, essential oils, and vitamins, specially selected to work together to achieve optimum results.

KEY INGREDIENTS: 

- Wakame Bioferment (Seaweed): Increases skin oxygen consumption to detoxify and boost antioxidant defense.

- Gotu Kola: Lessens the appearance of scars and increases skin firmness.

- Lactic Acid: A natural Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) that increases skin cell turnover, for healthier renewed skin.

- Licorice: Lightens unwanted pigmentation and corrects skin discoloration.

- Argan Oil: Naturally rich in Vitamin E, this oil reduced water loss and protects skin's resiliency and elasticity. 

And as with all Valentia products, this serum is made with natural and organic ingredients, cruelty-free, made using sustainable energy, vegan-friendly, and made in the USA.  

MY EXPERIENCE 

I've been using this serum as part of my nightly skincare routine for nearly 2 weeks and like it a lot.  This milky-colored, light-weight serum is packaged in an amber colored glass bottle with an easy to use pump dispenser – which I like because it keeps the serum air-tight, germ-free, and dispenses the right amount of serum with no waste.  

It's quick and easy to use. Each night after I cleanse my skin, I apply 2 pumps of the serum to my face and neck, let it absorb for a couple minutes, then follow it by applying a light moisturizer.  

The serum is light-weight, non-greasy, absorbs fairly quickly, and has a refreshing citrus scent that I absolutely love because it smells so good.  It feels nice on my skin, and it leaves my skin soft, smooth, moisturized , and less dull, and gives it an overall healthier look and feel.  And as someone with skin that tends to be oily, I was happy to find that it doesn’t add to my oiliness or clog my pores, 

I'm happy I tried Valentia Clear Lift Revitalizing Serum.  It's become part of my night-time skincare routine, and I plan to continue using it. 

I highly recommend it to anyone interested in a high-quality, effective anti-aging, multi-tasking serum. 

Valentia Clear Lift Revitalizing Serum - 1.18 fl oz / 35 ml  - $35 - 

Can be purchased on: 

- Valentia's website: http://valentia.com

- Or on Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AHVGZNM 

(I ordered mine on Amazon and it arrived via standard shipping in 4 days.) 

** As a special thank you to all of you who read my review and read my blog, Valentia has graciously given me an EXCLUSIVE 20% OFF PROMO CODE MDNTEAT3 to share which gives you 20% off the purchase of any Valentia product(s). Valid through 5/13/2016.  ** 

CONNECT WITH VALENTIA: 

To learn more about the Valentia Clear Lift Revitalizing Serum, the Valentia Skincare brand and all of their products, visit: http://valentia.com

Join Valentia's free Members Club to enjoy special member benefits, including discount promo codes, exclusive offers to try new products for F-R-E-E, and Natural Skin Care recipes, tips, and more: http://www.valentia.com/pages/join

Connect with Valentia on social - they offer generous giveaways, exclusive deals and discounts, free product offers, inspirationals, skincare tips and recipes: 

- Follow Valentia's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/valentianatural/

- Like & Follow Valentia's Facebook:  www.facebook.com/valentiabeauty 

REPAIR - REFRESH - RENEW 

with Valentia Skincare 

Learn About the Brand 

"Luxurious natural and organic anti-aging solutions combining the purity of nature and the power of science." 

"The Roman Goddess of healing, Valentia, relied on nature’s gifts to heal the citizens of Umbria. Whether matriarchs seeking to maintain their youthful look or farmers seeking help for sun damaged skin, Valentia used berries, herbs, barks and other natural ingredients. We also rely on all natural ingredients due to their protective, preventative and corrective powers.

Just like our namesake, Valentia Skin Care products have been formulated with natural and organic cosmetic ingredients that will repair and protect the skin.

After performing extensive research into what skin care customers find most important, we found an overwhelming demand for skin care that is natural, free of toxins and paraben-free. Natural ingredients with an organic base have proven most effective at repairing skin damaged by sun or wind, preventing signs of aging such as wrinkles, dark spots, and reversing the effects of oxidative stress on the skin."

**Disclosure:  Valentia provided me with a complimentary bottle of Valentia Clear Lift Revitalizing Serum in exchange for my agreeing to use it and give my honest and unbiased review.  As always, my opinions - positive or negative - are 100% my own, honest, and based on my experiences using the product.  

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