MASKERAIDE REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY

These have to be my all time favourite sheet masks to date.  I love the simplicity of unwrapping a sheet mask, applying to my face and chilling out for 20 to 30 minutes to some nice soft music.  This is my home spa treatment and it totally relaxes me.

If you are trying to use only Vegan and Cruelty Free products, these masks are for you!

EACH MASK IS FREE FROM:

• Parabens
• Harsh Dyes & Pigments
• Mineral Oils
• Artificial Fragrances
• Benzophenone
• Glycerins

Surprisingly, alot of noise in the beauty world about Korean Face Masks...well, girls, these masks are made in Korea! Imagine that!

WHY I LOVE THEM:

1. Easy to use

2. No mess

3. Instant hydration

4. Vegan Friendly

5. Canadian Company

6. Affordable - only $5.99 each

7. Eco-Friendly - Production plant emissions and water usage are significantly lower in the production of these masks.

REVIEW:

Check out my Review on Youtube of "I DON'T WANNA GROW UP":

I DON'T WANNA GROW UP - Lift, Firm & Soften Fine Lines

This mask is ideal for very dry skin, especially during the winter months or shortly after winter right before Spring.  Also a fantastic mask for more mature skin types that are starting to experience the signs of aging,  this is the mask I would recommend to use.

This is an intensive, multi-action mask that helps to prevent and combat the signs of aging while nourishing your skin.  It provides deep hydration and delivers a healthy dose of age-defying ingredients including natural Ylang-Ylang Oil, Argan Oil, Vitamin E., Hydrolyzed Collagen and Elastin to help dimish fine lines and bring out your youthful glow.

MY EXPERIENCE: My skin felt instantly hydrated. I did notice fine lines were softened. This was such a simple mask to apply, no mess and you could just lay back and enjoy the benefits of all the oils and nutrients offered in the mask. I did not experience any lifting what so ever. But still enjoyed the mask.

WEATHER WARRIOR - Calm, Soothe & Heal

This mask would be a fantastic mask to apply after a day at the Beach or when your skin is severe dry, flaky and screaming for some help!  This mask contains Aloe, Green Tea, Witch Hazel and Argon Oil to help soothe, calm and heal your skin.

DETOX DIVA - Cleanse, Exfoliate & Detoxify

The Detox Diva mask is formulated with natural Geranium Oil, Seaweed and Green Tea Leaf Extracts which helps minimize pores, absorb impurities and protect from toxins and free radicals without removing your skin's essential natural oils.  Chinese Plum, Strawberry and Lemon Fruit Extracts go to work to gently exfoliate and lift dead skin cells revealing clear luminous skin, while Argan Oil and Honey keep your skin happy and hydrated.

BEAUTY RESTORE - Restore, Regenerate & Repair

We lose essential moisture and nutrients each day in our skin.   This is a perfect mask to put on before sleep while your skin is replenishing it's cells.  This mask is infused with Argan Oil, Super Fruit Extracts, Green Algae and Vitamin E, to work together to restore, regenerate and repair the skin leaving it silky, smooth and supple by morning.  The cooling effect of the mask helps to relax facial muscles easing the signs of stress and fatigue while natural Lavender Oil relaxes your body and mind.  

PRE PARTY PREP - Brighten, Prime & Energize

Everyone wants to have the perfect face for that special event, party, wedding or date night.  This is the perfect mask for when you want to have your skin to be the perfect canvas!  This mask is a silky, lightweight blend of natural Argan Oil, Orange Peel Oil, Super Fruit Extracts, Rice Extract and Honey to energize, hydrate, brighten and prime your skin for a flawless and velvety smooth finish!  Afterwards, you have the best canvas for your foundation, powders and makeup!

ALL NIGHTER - Awaken, Replenish & Refresh

Ok, ladies we all have had those all night benders! The next day..."hello coyote ugly"...well now you can apply the All Nighter Sheet Mask to awaken your tired skin!  This mask awakens, refreshes and replenishes the skin. The cooling effects of the mask will help de-puff and awaken your eyes, while natural Peppermint Oil awakens your senses. Aloe, Argan Oil, Heartleaf (a powerful detoxifer), Honey, Super Fruit and Cactus Extracts work together to erase the signs of the previous night.  NOW I DON'T KNOW ABOUT ANY OF YOU....BUT I'D LIKE A CASE OF THIS MASK PLEASE!

OVERALL

Well ladies, there you have it.  Maskeraide has something for everyone, weather you suffer from dry skin or have signs of aging or stayed up all night gossiping with your girlfriends and drinking one too many glasses of Chardonnay, Maskeraide has you covered.

I personally, am a big fan of this product.  I highly recommend them! I love to describe the masks as a Spa in an envelope.  

THANK YOU TO MASKERAIDE

I would like to thank Maskeraide for sending me these products.  I was already a huge fan, and I feel grateful that they sent me a few of their fabulous masks to share with my subscribers so they can also experience this amazing product.

DISCLAIMER: I am not being paid for my review. This is my personal thoughts and I am always truthful with my reviews and how I feel about products that I use.  

GIVEAWAY VIDEO ON YOUTUBE:

Two Lucky Subscribers will be able to experience some of the masks in this blog!

RULES TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:

1. You must be Subscribed to my Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/PebblesFlintstone67

2. You must be Subscribed to my Blog and make a comment on the Blog as to why you want to try out the MaskerAide Sheet Mask.

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3. You must LIKE this video and make a comment that you want to be entered in this Giveaway.

4. You must comment on my video reviewing the MaskerAide Sheet Mask telling me why you want to try out the MaskerAide Sheet Masks. My link is below, and LIKE that video.

http://youtu.be/rczCk4xK-MQ

5. You must LIKE MaskerAide's Facebook Page and make a comment that pebblesflintstone67 sent you.

https://www.facebook.com/MaskerAideBeauty

I will qualify the winners based on the criteria above.  You must meet all criteria to be eligible to win.  Winners will be chosen at random.  You will have 48 hours to contact me with your contact information. If I do not hear back within 48 hours, I will chose another winner.

♥♥Giveaway ends on May 30, 2014 at midnight!♥♥

INFLUENSTER VOX BOX - CANADIAN EDITION - imPRESSManicure

I just received my Influenster Vox Box.  I was really excited when I received the email notification advising that I had been selected to receive a Free Influenster Box to review and try out.

This box is all about PRESS ON NAILS.  BwayNails - imPressManicure

The are self-adhesive nails that are preformed and have a removeable strip on the back that when you peel off, they will automatically adhere to your nails.

The colours and nail art selection are endless, and they are so adorable.

I received two packages:

BLACK AND SILVER CRACKLE

NEON ORANGE

MY THOUGHTS
I have tried alot of press on nails in my day. Unfortunately, I'm no so "imPRESSed" with this brand.

PROS: 
Lots of colours and designs to choose from.
Easy to use.

CONS:
Did not fit my nailbeds. They were way too short and my nail tips protruded beneath these press-on nails.
When I applied these to my fingers, the area that should be flushed to my cuticle area, did not lay flat, and therefore left a gap..it would get caught on clothing and moisture would get into the area. It just did not look attractive. Lastly, I'm not a fan of the tacky sticker/glue on the back of these nails....I feel that they are tough on your natural nail and when trying to remove them, if you are not careful, you can remove layers of nail from your natural nails.

WHO ARE THESE FOR:
I am sure these nails would be ideal for a tween or young teenager. I feel they are at a manageable length and are ideal for those who have a smaller nailbed.  My nailbeds are not super long, so I was surprised at how small these nails are.

I will be giving these nails to my 14 year old niece who I think will enjoy them and at least they will have some fun with them.

WOULD I PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT:
I would not purchase this product, nor would I purchase these as a gift. I don't find the quality really there.

HERBAL ESSENCE NAKED HAIR CARE LINE

I have often been skeptical of "affordable" haircare lines.  We are conditioned by our stylists that you should never colour your hair with a box colour, or you should never use store shampoo and conditioners because they are so bad for us.  Sometimes, I feel it's a BIG CONSPIRACY just to get us to invest in a $30 bottle of shampoo, which promises us the world and most often falls extremely short of our expectations.

Who are these people that make us believe this?  Well, I have to tell  you, I've been conditioned to believe that I need to over spend on my hair care, and honestly, all these expensive salon shampoos and conditioners have left me short on change, and not just in the monetary sense, but also in the way of NO RESULTS. My hair, in a nice way of putting it..."looked like caca/shit/merde/crapoola" you get the drift.

I recently have been fortunate enough to be accepted in a BuzzAgent Campaign for Herbal Essence Naked Line Shampoo, Conditioner and Mousse.

Although I received these products for free from BuzzAgent to review, my experience with the products and my review are completely my own opinion.

ABOUT THE PRODUCT AND WHAT THEY ADVERTISE

Why are they called "Naked"?
They are FREE from silcones, parabens, and dyes. This product does have Grapefruit and Mossa Mint Oils.
The above line does come in the following formulations: SHINE / MOISTURE / VOLUME
The formula does not strip the hair of it's natural moisture and cleanses the hair leaving it at it's natural state

MY EXPERIENCE

SHAMPOO: Left my hair manageable, shiny and I had less tangles after cleansing. I do suffer from alot of tangles, so no shampoo that I've tried has ever not left me with some tangles.  The scent has a fresh, mint and citrus fragrance, which was pleasant. However, the Shampoo, after further inspection on the ingredients does have sulfates in it....not sure how "naked" this really is. If you are trying to go completely natural, read the label to ensure you are good with these ingredients.

CONDITIONER: Surprisingly, this is the true test for me, I need a good conditioner that will detangle my hair and give it a nice conditioning.  This conditioner did eliminate some of my tangles, not completely, I did have to use my conditioning spray "It's a 10", but then again, I have to use that with any product that I've used.  However, I liked the conditioner and it did compliment the shampoo and did condition my strands.  The conditioner does contain "Dimethicone", which is a type of silcone.  Again, I question the "Naked" truth about the label.

SOUFFLEE / MOUSSE:  It is a medium consistency, not watery, and it indeed added volume to my hair.  It is a little difficult to get out of the container, you really have to press down hard onto the tip to get the product out.  I am a little concerned that I may experience issues with getting the product out of the nozzle down the road, however, for the time being, all is good.

OVERALL CONCLUSION:
My hair was left with incredible volume which actually lasted for about 3 to 4 days in my hair.  I don't wash my hair everyday, typically every 3 days, and my hair still has alot of fullness after the 3 days going onto my 4th day. I love the results that these products have provided my hair, however, the "Naked Truth" about these products, is that they are truly NOT COMPLETELY NAKED.  So read the label, decide for yourself if you can live with the ingredients.  I honestly am happy with the results, and I can live with few ingredients still in these products.

Surprisingly for a volume shampoo, it did leave my hair soft, shiny and manageable. Typically, volume hair care lines tend to dry out my hair. Thus far, I'm doing great!

RECOMMENDATION:
I would recommend trying this line out. It is an inexpensive line and the results that I have experienced are worth a try.  Below are a couple of photos after two different times using this line and how my hair turned out....