Even Glow Serum - Antioxidant Treatment Review

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What is the Even Glow Serum?

"Our skin is damaged each day due to environmental pollutants, oxidative stress, and chemical laden cosmetic products. The amount of free radicals waging war on the skin quickly depletes our natural protective resources.

Our premier formulation is backed by scientific research into the efficacy of each of the natural ingredients we have carefully selected. 

Our proprietary blend of *skin super oils compliment our 20% Vitamin C base, leading to a powerful antioxidant treatment. Each natural ingredient was chosen to support and enhance Vitamin C’s efficacy on the skin, leading to more well-rounded serum to add to your daily skin care ritual.

Our Even Glow Serum will repair, refresh, and renew your skin; restoring evenness to your complexion, giving you an extra boost of confidence each time you look in the mirror."

What the ingredients does to our skin?

"ORGANIC ROSEHIP SEED OIL & ORGANIC SEA BUCKTHORN OIL - These oils promote skin hydration and lock in moisture to protect your skin from signs of aging and improve its beauty and youthfulness. Rosehip Oil specifically has been used in medical communities around the world for those with serious skin ailments and only recently has North America learned to embrace natural solutions from our ancestors. These two organic oils are full of antioxidants and therefore act as the perfect supporting cast for our best friend - Vitamin C

RESISTEM (Plant Stem Cells) - This provides the perfect mix of protection from stress-related aging and promotes skin detoxification. Resistem will help your skin regenerate faster while protecting it from environmental stressors.

HYALURONIC ACID(Botanical) - Holding up to 1000 times its weight in water and drawing moisture out of the environment and onto the surface of your skin ,there is not a more effective moisturizing agent on the market today. Penetrates deeply, and actives collagen production for a fresher, younger, firmer, and brighter complexion

GREEN TEA EXTRACT- The catechins in green tea are a potent antioxidant which also contribute to the overall anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant benefits of this ancient health and beauty secret."

What are the benefits of the serum?

"EVENS SKIN TONE: Vanquish dark spots and skin discoloration with this new generation Vitamin C Serum. Quickly refresh uneven and ill-textured skin with smooth, wrinkle-free skin that leaves you looking flawless and ageless.

INCREASES GLOW & RADIANCE:
Revitalize your skin with essential fatty acids that leave skin smooth and visibly brighter. Smooth skin capable of reflecting light will give your skin a youthful glow and a brilliant shine for that well-rested and refreshed look.

ABSORBS RAPIDLY:
Moisturizes skin due to the capacity of the hyaluronic acid to absorb water, thereby increasing fluid between cells, giving your skin a smoother and younger appearance. This intense water absorption means no more dry, peeling or cracked skin, even in extreme weather.

BOOSTS COLLAGEN PRODUCTION:
The presence of Organic Rosehip Seed oil to support Vitamin C increases collagen production so your skin retains the elasticity responsible for a youthful appearance and prevents skin sagging associated with aging. Enjoy smooth and supple skin that takes years off your appearance.

REDUCES WRINKLES & FINE LINES:
Reduce the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles with the help of our foundation 20 % Vitamin C. Special ingredients such us Hyaluronic Acid and Organic Sea Buckthorn oil work to plump up the skin, which reduces fine lines and wrinkles in the skin so it is smoother, clearer and younger."

Here is my first day using the serum

Here is my 5th day using the serum

I don't know if you can tell the difference on both the pictures, but I can.  I am in my 30's and my skin was getting dull.  I may not have signs of wrinkles, but I had some spots on my face from staying on the sun.  After using the serum for more than one day, I started noticing the changes.  It brightened up my skin and I just love the feeling of taking pictures without any makeup on.  I use the serum daily in the morning after washing my face and after applying my facial toner.  I also apply my moisturizer from Befine, which I got from my July Ipsy bag.  Just using this two combination is perfect.

If you are looking for an antioxidant treatment, I highly recommend you to go to http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HJD8NLY and http://www.valentiaskincare.com/.

Thank you

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A New Makeup Line By One Direction?

Yes, it is true! One Direction is coming out with a new makeup line.  They are the limited edition The Looks Collection.  They will be releasing in stores on Macy's on August 11, 2014,Stage Store on August 25, 2014,

Dillards on August 25, 2014,Beauty Brands on August 25, 2014, and Lord and Taylor on August 25, 2014

Photos credit to Markwins

One of these collections, I received the Take Me Home Collection.  Inside, it contains 6 items: lipstick, nailpolish, eyeshadow palette, lip gloss, mascara, eye and body crayon, and a 5 decorator stencil.

Last First Kiss

Kiss You

Live While Were Young

I Wish

4+1 Eyeshadow Palette

Little Black Dress

"Last First Kiss" is a nude-pink sheer lipstick.

"Live While Were Young" is a multi-dimensional gold glitter nail varnish.

"4+1 Eyeshadow Palette" has 5 shades in "Back for you" which is a velvet creme,  "Change My Mind" is a peachy shimmer,  "C'mon, C'mon" is a soft taupe,  "Little Things" is a smoky brown, and "Take Me Home" is a  golden glitter creme.

"Kiss You" is a Liquilights Glow Gloss which is an orange glitter rush lip gloss that glows to neon yellow under UV light.

"I Wish" is a warm chocolate brown eye and body crayon.

"Little Black Dress" is a volumizing mascara in perfectly black.

Here are two pictures of myself with One Direction "Take Me Home" Collection.

I love how the "4+1 Eyeshadow Palette" shades are neutral.  It has a really good finish and perfect for everyday makeup.  The lipstick didn't really went with my skin tone, but I added the lip gloss on top of it and I think that it worked out just fine.  The mascara wasn't too bad, it didn't clump up my lashes and I think it did volumize my lashes a bit.  My lashes are just really short and thin.  I would usually wear false lashes, but I wanted to see how the mascara is on my lashes.  The only products I didn't use with this look are the pencil, nail polish, and the decorator stencils, which I forgot to take pictures of.

I hope that you'll try out their new makeup line and feel free to share it on my facebook page @conchico.  Intagram @conchico and tag me.  I would love to see the looks you did with their collections.

Don't forget to Like their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/MakeupByOneDirection.

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ONE DIRECTION Makeup & Concert Ticket GIVEAWAY!!

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ABOUT THE PRODUCT:
"Make-up by ONE DIRECTION:
A range of makeup and cosmetic products celebrating youth, style, and the uninhibited lifestyle of a new generation. Celebrating life with bold shades, unique formulae and infused with limited edition collectable packaging, Makeup from One Direction is fun, bold, often irreverent, with a touch of cheeky mischievousness. Offered at prices that every girl and woman can afford."

ABOUT MARKWINS:

"The irreverent attitude and colorful style of a new generation takes on a glamorous form in Makeup by One Direction. The world’s biggest pop band debuts a limited-edition cosmetics collection by Markwins International, launching mid-August 2014 at Macy’s and select other major retailers worldwide.

Much like the One Direction band members themselves, this prestige makeup line is fun, bold and a tad mischievous, featuring vivid shades, premium formulas and chic, collectible packaging and components"

Here are the GIVEAWAY details:

 Each winner will receive 2 tickets to the One Direction "Where We Are" Tour Concert at Gilette Stadium in Foxborough, MA for Friday, August 8th, 2014, at 7:00pm. Transportation to/from the concert and lodging not included. 

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Winners will also receive 2 Make-up by ONE DIRECTION limited-edition collections of beauty essentials, housed in a collectible keepsake tin. Inside is everything you need to rock all your beauty looks on or off the stage. The 2 makeup tins will be randomly selected from the 3 available collections (Midnight Memories, Take Me Home, or Up all Night). Details on the 3 Looks Collection tins: http://bit.ly/1DMakeupLooksCollection.

Winners will be chosen by random.  Good Luck and don't forget to enter the other giveaway!!!

http://www.facebook.com/MakepbyOneDirection

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Makeup By One Direction Giveaway!!!!

Hello to all my One Direction fan!  Who wants to win their makeup line?

I am happy to host a giveaway for Markwins and it is going to be a new makeup line by One Direction!

Here is what Markwins Beauty is about:

"Building upon a 30-year history of industry leadership and innovation, Markwins International is synonymous with high-quality cosmetics at an unbeatable value. Markwins’ portfolio of brands includes Wet n Wild, Physicians Formula, The Color Institute, and a range of licensed collections. Founded in 1984, the vertically-integrated company pioneered the concept of the all-in-one cosmetics compact, and has received numerous awards for product safety and its commitment to cruelty-free practices."

"Makeup from One Direction is fun, bold, often irreverent, with a touch of cheeky mischievousness." -Markwins.

Here are The Looks Collections:

Up All Night

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Take Me Home

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Midnight Memories

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Makeup by One Direction will be releasing in stores:

Macy's on August 11, 2014

Stage Store on August 25, 2014

Dillards on August 25, 2014

Beauty Brands on August 25, 2014

Lord and Taylor on August 25, 2014

Don't forget to mark your calendar!!

And now for the giveaway!

More details on the makeup line: http://bit.ly/1DMakeupLooksCollection
http://www.facebook.com/MakeupbyOneDirection
Good Luck,
Connie

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