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Review: Hip Peas Hair Detangler

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Tina Bowling

Before I blow dry my daughter’s hair, I always use a detangler spray with a large comb. She has long hair with a bit of wave, so a detangler and good conditioner will ensure a nice result. I have had the chance to use Hip Peas Hair Detangler on Ruby’s hair for a while now and we really like it! Hip Peas is paraben free, sulfate free (SLS free), petrochemical free, phthalate free, and cruelty free.

I typically spray Ruby’s wet hair generously from top to bottom and use a large-toothed comb. Hip Peas makes it so easy to blow-dry, keeps her hair tangle-free and generally makes it look pretty! Blueberry fruit extract makes this detangler smell so good.

Overall, I am extremely happy with the Hip Peas Hair Detangler and actually prefer it over my previous favorite. I find that Hip Peas leaves Ruby’s hair looking and feeling soft, shiny, and tangle-free much longer. It makes it a cinch to blow dry and helps with static. Also, it doesn’t make her hair look oily like some products will. We will continue to use this product and would love to try more from Hip Peas! Amazon, $15.99

Products received from PR for editorial consideration, all opinions expressed are my own.

Have you tried Hip Peas? Do you have any hair favorites I should know about?

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Chicago Event: Victoria’s Secret PINK Debuts Bralettes and Bandeaus

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Tina Bowling

Last Sunday, I was invited to attend an event at the Victoria’s Secret PINK store at Water Tower Place in Chicago. I was all set to attend with my lovely assistant, Cindy, but a dinner event that evening ran late and I did not make it there. Thankfully, Cindy did attend and took some fabulous photos that I can share with you all!

The Lace Racerback Bralettes come in a variety of pretty colors and patterns and are wireless shelf bras. They have adjustable straps, are lined for no show through, and come in sizes XS – L.

The Lace Bandeaus are strapless and also come in many colors and patterns. They are wireless and are also lined for no-show, in sizes XS-L.

Cindy also got to see the limited edition PINK Chicago Collection as well! There were lots of blinged-out Chicago pieces to choose from.

Of course, a visit to Victoria’s Secret PINK would not be complete without a stop in the beauty section. You know I need try everything on these shelves!

You can find the new Lace Racerback Bralettes and Bandeaus at Victoria’s Secret PINK stores and VictoriasSecret.com, priced at $19.50-$28.50.

Have you seen these in stores yet?

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Radiant With Aveeno: Aveeno Intensive Night Cream Review

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Tina Bowling

It’s not secret that I am a fan of Aveeno products, the whole family has been using the brand for many years. I have been an Aveeno Ambassador now for more than a year and have discovered many new favorites since then. Recently, I received the Aveeno Positively Radiant Intensive Night Cream from Influenster for review. I have used it as my night moisturizer for a few weeks now and would love to share my opinion with you all!

Aveeno Positively Radiant Intensive Night Cream is an oil-free moisturizer that contains the “Active Naturals Total Soy Complex boosted with tone-evening vitamin B3″. It sets out to “give an extra boost on all 5 factors of Radiance – tone, texture, dullness, blotchiness and brown spots”.

The consistency of the cream is very lightweight and does have the lightest of scents that does not linger. It is almost a whipped-type of product and I noticed that as I use it, the product settles back down in the jar. Hopefully that gives you an idea of how light/heavy it is and it’s also nice because you can tell how much you have left. Does that make sense?

I like how the cream glides over my skin and sinks in nice and quick. I can actually say I noticed a difference in the way my skin looked the very next morning. Typically I wake up and have some blotchiness on my cheeks and that was definitely reduced with the Intensive Night Cream. Over the course of a few weeks, I thoroughly enjoyed the results of this cream on my skin. It has improved the tone, texture, dullness and blotchiness just as it claimed. I love that the texture of my skin is even throughout my whole face. Before this, I had a real difference in texture on my cheeks and it is now very soft. I also did not have any issues with breakouts while using this, a major plus! I have not noticed a reduction in brown spots though.

I guess the only problem is that I did not like having this cream in a jar where I had to dip my fingers in it every day. Trust me when I tell you that my hands are always VERY clean as I wash them a zillion times a day. Even so, I cringed every time I dipped my finger into this jar. I felt like I was contaminating it each and every day. Weird, right? It may be weird but that is the only thing keeping me from continuing to use my Aveeno Intensive Night Cream going forward. I really like the effects but HATE that it is in a jar. I have since gone back to my favorite moisturizer to date: Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer (full review). Drugstores, mass retailers, Aveeno.com $14.99-$16.99.

I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

Have you tried this new product yet? Do you like it in a jar?