EchoVerde Spring 2012 Catalog ~ Review

Check out EchoVerde's Spring 2012 catalog

I had the opinionity to review their EV6003 Versatile Skirt/Dress. Here is a bit from their catalog that tells about it 

Organic cotton/Spandex
Jersey Knit
This super versatile style transforms
from a skirt to a dress! Wear with the
tie around the neck for halter styling,
without tie as banded front with back
slit and detail, or wear as a skirt with
slit at either front back or side. One of
the most adaptable pieces in our
wardrobe – this style is a sure winner
for travel! Double lined waistband,
slight ruching and slit with finished
hem.
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Cherry, Azure, Grass, Black

I recieved this wonderful product in Cherry. The color is beautiful and I love the fabric, it's so soft! You can wear this outfit three ways: two as a dress and one as a skirt.. I like wearing it as a dress better but it still works wonders as a skirt!  

Here is the wonderful dress showing how it can be worn as a dress!  It's perfect for a day on the beach, as a cover up, or just for a relaxing day! I love the cherry color (Pictured on the left), but the Azure color (Pictured on the right) is a nice, cool color for the summer!

 And here is it as a skirt! I love them both ways. Which way would you wear them the most?

 Disclaimer:  I was sent the products mentioned above for free from EchoVerde for the purpose of this review. I was not monetarily compensated in any way for a positive review. The opinions expressed above are my own. Yours experience with this products might differ from my own.

MaMi Skin Care Product Review

Ma Mi Skin Care Sample Kit Overview:
Our sample pack is great way to try a range Ma Mi Skin Care products and take the first step to glowing skin!  Packed in a little green sachel, it also makes for a great skin care travel pack!  Each sample pack includes our Reawaken Cleanser, Glycolic Exfoliator, Nightshift Eye Serum and Satiated Moisturizer.

Steps:
Step 1 - Reawaken – CleanserThorough yet gentle cleansing! Removes makeup and impurities! Hydrates for refreshed skin! An advanced, all natural and powerful cleanser enriched with a combination of rosehip seed, olive oil, seaweed and essential oils to provide a complete spectrum of skin nourishment and protection every time you cleanse.
Step 2 - Radiant - Glycolic Exfoliator Mom could not ask for a more thorough, effective and gentle exfoliator.
Our completely natural Glycolic Wash removes the outer layers of thickened and damaged skin, leaving a smoother and healthier appearance.  It penetrates the deep layers of the skin, increasing the rate of dead cell shedding, new cell production and collagen formation.
Step 3 – Nightshift - Eye SerumA miraculous answer to tired, puffy eyes and dark circles (unfortunately, we can’t promise you through-the-night sleep).  Nightshift Eye Serum contains an active complex of soy and rice peptides, yeast protein, hyaluronic and seaweed extract. Not only does it enhance skin firmness and prevents UV damage, it also decreases free radicals and smoothes coloration of under-eye skin.
Step 4 – Satiated - Moisturizer This wonderful blend of jojoba oil, hyaluronic acid, apricot kernel oil and squalane nourishes, hydrates, oxygenates and improves cellular function. It will slow the aging process, gifting your skin with a more youthful, glowing appearance and leaving it smooth and silky.
Note: Some sample kits will not include all the products listed here.

Ingredients:
Reawaken – CleanserPurified Water, Olive Oil Castile, Vegetable Glycerin, Rose Hip Seed Oil, Oil of Kumquat, Seaweed Extracts.
Radiant - Glycolic Exfoliator Ingredients: Purified Water, Glycolic Acid.
Nightshift - Eye SerumIngredients:  Seaweed Extract, Purified Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Oxido Reductases, Soy Peptide, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Satiated - Moisturizer Ingredients: Purified Water, Jojoba Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid, Polyacrylamide, Laureth-7, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

Price: $6.95

Application: 

Reawaken - CleanserRecommended for dry skin to normal skin.  Wet face with warm water. Lather a small amount of Rose Hip Seed cleanser in your hand and massage it onto your face in a circular motion. Avoid eye area. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. For best results, use daily and follow with exfoliator and moisturizer.

Radiant - Glycolic Exfoliator Use at night after cleansing. Saturate a gauze pad with Glycolic Acid Exfoliator. Gently buff skin on area to be treated. Let sit on skin for a few minutes, rinse face with warm water to neutralize. Then follow with Hyaluronic Moisturizer to replenish moisture.

Nightshift - Eye SerumApply to clean skin morning and night. Apply a very small amount to finger and gently tap into affected area within the orbital bone.

Satiated - Moisturizer Use morning and evening.  Apply a thin layer to skin and allow to dry before applying make-up.

My Review:

I really like this sample kit, it comes with a large range of products, depending on what you skin is like. You receive four products, along with the other products you receive based on your skin type! They were all very nice product they are exactly how they are told to be like on the website. The products in the sample pack have a very large amount  in each of these products.

None of these products made my skin break out or affect me in a bad way.
I would recommend these products!

Garden of Eve Skin Care Review

About Garden of Eve

Founded in 2003 by health consultant Eve Stahl, Garden of Eve produces natural, safe and 100 percent ecologically friendly skin care products. As a proud signer of The Compact for Safe Cosmetics, Garden of Eve manufactures and provides a safe alternative to products that contain harsh chemicals that can seriously harm a person’s health.

Countless skin care products contain toxic substances that can harm the liver, respiratory and reproductive systems. Our line provides a natural alternative while also providing dramatic results for those seeking younger looking, more vibrant skin.

Garden of Eve offers a wide range of skin care products, including face care systems for all skin types, specialty products for safe use during pregnancy, face care cleansers and moisturizers for men, plus hand and body care items. Our entire line is made with organic aromatic essential oils, herbal extracts and hydrosols of exotic herbs and flowers such as Rose, Jasmine and Neroli. Our products also incorporate organic Oats, Seaweed and carrier oils of Sunflower, Sesame, Kukui and Macadamia which are known to enhance the skin's condition and reduce the appearance of aging without dangerous and unnatural processes.

The harsh chemicals found in many beauty products absorb into the skin when applied and ultimately can travel through the entire body by way of the circulatory system. Alarmingly according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) these synthetic ingredients are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). More than 750 personal care products sold in the United States violate the industry or cosmetic safety standards set by other industrialized countries according to a 2007 EWG letter to FDA.

Unlike these potentially dangerous and toxic products, the Garden of Eve product line does not use any synthetic ingredients such as parabens and pthalates that have ties to breast tumors and liver toxicity. We utilize only organic cold pressed oils, organically grown and wild-crafted herbs and unbleached, unrefined hand pressed butters and waxes.

Face Care Sampler Kit

Face Care Sampler Kit contains trial sizes of the complete face care system. It contains sufficient product to afford the opportunity to experience which products you wish to purchase in full sizes. It is a good travel size for a 1-2 week vacation. This kit is available in formulations for all skin types - mature, acne, rosacea and combination skin, expectant mothers, and Adam's products for Men, and with 'no scent' products. 
It is available with an opotional 2nd face cream for your comparison.
All products in the kit will be matched to the face cream that you select. 

The Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep database hazard score for this product is 0-1
(low=(0-2): based on a scale of 0 to 10.)

Included: Facial Cleansing Nectar, Facial Cleanse or Mask, Eve's Mud Party, Facial Toner, Face Cream and Replensih Eye Cream. For Men Shave Cream included. 

Packaged in an attractive eco-friendly abaca plant fiber gift bag, hand woven in the Phillipines - a fair trade item.

My Review:

I really like these products. This would be perfect for taking on a weekend trip or a week-long trip. They all hold a good amount of product. The only one I have a compliant about is the toner, because I though it was a bit hard on my skin and I hated the smell of it. I really like the cleanser, mask, and eye cream! They were very gentle on my skin and worked very well. I would recommend these products. 

Dermstore Product Review

Eye Pencil - Brown (0.06oz.)

Price: $12.50

What it is:
A smooth, moisturizing pencil liner with a long-lasting finish. 

What it's used for:
Colorescience Pro Eye Pencil adds major definition with true pigment color for defined, contoured lash lines. The soft pencil tip easily glides along your lids with precise application. Enriched with moisturizing plant extracts, its smooth texture will never pull on your skin.

My Review:

I love this eyeliner pencil, the color is perfect for me and it goes on very easy.  The product is smooth and you can easily apply this product exactly how and where you want it.  I would recommend this product to anyone who wants an eye pencil what is affordable, great quality, and good for the skin.

Saving Face Foundation SPF 50+ - Honey (1oz.)

Price: $29.00 NOW $14.50 Save 50%

What it is:
An elegant anti-aging foundation with a potent SPF of 50.

What it's used for:
This beautiful foundation formulation offers moisturizing coverage as well as an SPF of 50 to protect the skin against both UVA and UVB rays. Anti-aging extracts of pomegranate, green tea, Australian daisy and cehami work together to neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation and boost cell renewal, all while soothing and calming the complexion. After application, the skin glows with health and vibrancy, imperfections are disguised and the complexion is effectively shielded against UV damage.Honey is a warm tan shade.

My Review:

I love foundation! It feel great on my skin and as always, I love any skin care product that was SPF, but this product has the most I have seen in foundation. 50+ SPF is GREAT! I can wait till my skin gets a bit "tanner" from the sun for me to use this product more ( unfortunately, I pick a shade to dark for me. :(.. But I love the feel and I know that the coverage is very good).

Blueberry Curl Mascara - #1 Black (1piece)

Price: $9.99

What it is:

A mascara that gives you perfectly curled, voluminous lashes in just one stroke.

What it's used for:
Lumene Blueberry Curl Mascara features an innovative brush and unique Nordic formula to give you incredible volume. It coats every lash individually, resulting in clump-free, separated lashes. Its conditioning ingredients, like Finnish blueberry seed, will leave your lashes lengthened, curled, and flexible, not dry or brittle like some mascaras.

My Review:

If you know me, you know I love mascara. When I first picked this product out I was not sure how it was going to be because the price was ONLY $9.99, and for mascara that is cheap. I was wrong, it is the best, the BEST mascara that I have ever used in my entire life. The only this is that sometimes it is hard to get off, but other then that I love it! 

Raw Color Perfect Trio Mineral Brush Set (3piece)

Price: $49.00 NOW $39.20 Save 20%

This Kit Contains:
Raw Color Maximum Coverage Foundation Brush, Raw Color Concealer Brush, Raw Color Multi-Tasking Retractable Brush   (sizes may vary)

What it is:

All three of Raw Natural Beauty's high-quality brushes.

What it's used for:

Get three professional brushes that blend, conceal and gently sweep powder across your skin for a flawless finish. These three high quality brushes are made with the finest hair and have sturdy refined handles for precise application of your favorite products.

Concealer Brush

Maximum Coverage Foundation Brush

Multi-Tasking Retractable Brush

My Review:

Theses brushes are the best! I love them., they are sooo soft and easy to clean. I don't know how anyone could or why they would complain about theses. These are about the best brushes that you can get, in my opinion. They are perfect for what they are meant to do, I like the blending brush the best because it is so soft and does the job perfect. 

Astara Skin Care Product Review

I have really enjoyed trying these products, especially the masks. I recived the Intro/Travel kit: it had many many products and they were all wonderful! The Botanical Cleansing Gelé and AHA Nutrients Toning Essence were my favorites, except for the Blue Flame Purification Mask.

I enjoyed the Botanical Botanical Cleansing Gelé. This product helps to clear your skin to give your a smooth, clear ,and 'pore-less' glow. This product can be used on all skin :Combination, Oily, and Blemish Prone Skin.

The AHA Nutrients Toning Essence is for all skin types. It smooths your complexion and hydrates your skin so that it give a natural glow. I really enjoyed using this product because it make my skin feel so soft and it felt new after using the product on it.

The last product but by far my favorite is the Blue Flame Purification Mask. This product has so much stuff that is very good for your skin in it that you could easily lose count if you counted them. The first thing I noticed when I used this product was the smell, I opened it up and my eyes got wide because the smell of Tea Tree is my favorite and that is the first ingredient in this wonderful product. It can also be used for acne and many other wonderful things.  

Intro/Travel Kit   Description: Get started with 2 ounces of Botanical Cleansing Gelé, Daily Refining Scrub, AHA Nutrient Toning Essence, 1.3 ounces of Activated Antioxidant Infusion, and a trial size of all six masks.

Disclaimer:  I was sent the products mentioned above for free from Astara Skin Care for the purpose of this review. I was not monetarily compensated in any way for a positive review. The opinions expressed above are my own. Yours experience with this products might differ from my own.

Vapour Beauty product Review

Stratus Instant Skin Perfector

Vapour's most revolutionary offering: a 3-in-1 moisturizer, primer, and no-color foundation. Give your skin the Vapour glow with status. 

Vapour's Light Reflective technology immediately perfects the appearance of your skin - you instantly appear younger and refreshed. Use Struatus Instant Skin Perfector along or under either Atmosphere Foundation formula for a flawless finish.

Made with 70% Certified Organic ingredients and 30% natural mineral pigments & vitamins Stratus. nourishes skin with Organic Evening Primrose, essential amino acid Lysine and skin supportive silica. Stratus is infused with Vapour's face specific infusion of anti-inflammatory Frankincense, antioxidant Tulsi and moisturizing Lotus flowers.

All the performance of a luxury moisturizer and primer with none of the silicone or chemicals. 

My Review

I love this product.. But then I love all of theses products.. Okay, What did I like about this product? It feels wonderful of your skin and makes your skin feels wonderful! I have combination skin, but more dry then oily, so this product was perfect for my skin! The smell was not strong, but I could smell a tiny bit; the smell did not bother me at all, actually, I enjoyed it a lot.

Atmosphere Luminous Foundation
Effortlessly achieve the look of radiant, healthy skin and more even complexion with Atmosphere Luminous Foundatoin. Atmosphere is like nothing your've ever tried - a foundation you'll adore waering. Atmosphere Luminous is designed for normal, dry, mature and sensitive skin. It gives a luminous, flowing, natural finish and comes in a NEW precision stick for maximum control.
With Vapour's Light Reflective Technology the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pores are diminished. Skin becomes instantly smoother, softer and more even. 
Made with 70% Certified Organic ingredients and 30% natural mineral pigments & vitamins. Nourishes with Vapour's face specific infusion of anti-inflammatory Frankincense, antioxidant Tulsi and moisturizing and calming lotus flowers.
All the performance of a professional luxury foundation with none of the chemicals!

My Review

I like this foundation! It was soft and very gentle on my skin. I was able to blend it in with the Stratus Instant Skin Perfector. The foundation's color was perfect for me skin, it gave it a wonderful glow that looked very natural. My skin could breath with the foundation and I could not find anything that is wrong with it, except that I wish the product had more "staying" power. I used a make-up stay spray and with it was perfect! I would buy this product again and again

Torch 203 Aura Multi-Use Blush - Classic
Aura Multi-use Blush - Classic gives a natural flush of color. Theses universally- flattering core colors work on all skin tones and all ages. Give the Vapour flow to cheeks, lips and eyes with one convenient stick. Aura blends like a dream for a polished look in second. No wonder Aura is the darling of top beauty editors everywhere!
Vapour Aura Multi-Use Blush is made with 70% Certified Organic ingredients and 30% mineral pigments & vitamins. Nourishes with Vapour's face specific infusion of anti-inflammatory Frankincense, antioxidant Tulsi and moisturizing & calming Lotus Flowers. All the performance with none of the chemicals!

My Review

I not sure about this product. I like it, but then I'm not sure if I would buy this again. The thing I did not really like about it was the color and the product also does not bled with the foundation as well as I would have liked. I think this product is worth trying, I probably would like to had have gotten a different shade of the blush, the shade was a bit to red for me. I would recommend  this product to others, I think it is a very good idea, and overall a good product

Beguile 315 Elixir Plumping Lip Gloss

Named People Style Watch's #1 Lip Gloss! Elixir Plumping Gloss offers versatile color, dimension and shine. Hydrating botanicals and organic plumping liposomes lock in maximum moisture for ulta hydrated, voluptuous lips. Never sticky or tacky, Elixir delivers superior body and shine.

Vapour takes lip care seriously. Research shows that what we put on our lips IS ingested into the body. Elixir's pure plant ingredients are vacuum processed, without chemicals, to produce a superior lip gloss

Elixir Plumping Gloss is made with 70% Certified Organic ingredients and 30% natural mineral pigments & vitamins. Elixir rejuvenates lips with anti-oxidant rich Acai and Goji berries and ultra hydrating, vitamin rich Organic Lecithin and Jojoba oil. Elixir contains Vapour's lip specific infusion of hydrating Myrrh, healing Lemon Balm, antioxidant Green Tea and anti-microbial Iceland Moss.

Cosmetic Features

•  Supremely hydrates for plumper, younger looking lips
• Non-irritating, non-inflammatory way to achieve fuller pouty lips.
• Superior body, never sticky
• Versatile fun palette
• Enhances your natural lip color
• Wear alone or layer over Siren lipsticks

Skin Benefits

• Moisturizes with organic plumping liposomes
• Contains revitalizing protective antioxidants
• Allows skin to breathe 

Organic purity 

• Revolutionary non-petroleum, chemical-free formula
• No chemicals to ingest by mouth or through the skin

My Review

One of the best lip-glosses I have tired. It was very soft and I LOVED the smell. I would defiantly buy this product again, I would also try the other shades. The lip-gloss has NO chemicals so, it will not hurt or harm you if your ingest it. I really can't say much more about it because I don't see any Cons in this product at all.. I highly recommend your trying this product! 

Then Sings My Soul Book Review

Then Sings My Soul, Book 3 is the third book in a trilogy about hymns. The author, Robert Morgan, takes us on a historical journey of the church and how hymns have changed over the years. The book covers these various segments:

• Biblical Hymns
• Medieval Hymns
• English Hymns
• Ancient Hymns
• German Hymns
• Gospel Songs
• Contemporary Praise

I Can't sing, nor play all of the song in this book, but I sure did enjoy reading about each of the hymns. The Author tell us about each hymn: it tells us who the author is and about the author, it also tells why the song was writting. I thought this was very interesting. I love learning about things like this. If only in my classes did I learn about facts like these. 

The author wrote about several hymns I already knew, but  there were as well many, many, many more I had never heard of. I enjoyed reading about the hymns I did not know, but I also liked reading about the songs I did know. 

I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in hymnology, or in using hymns as a part of their daily devotions.

I received a copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their book review program. I was not required to write a positive review; the opinions expressed are my own.

Lucy and the Red-Tailed Hawk ~ Book Review

About The Story 

Writer Diane Cerone, inspiration was not what she saw, but what her two-year-old granddaughter Gretchen saw: a big bird dangling from a tree.

The big bird turned out to be a rehabilitated red-tailed hawk now working in nature-education programs. The hawk had escaped its handler that morning, and the bird’s leash was tangled in the branches of the tree. Thanks to Gretchen’s sharp eyes, the bird was rescued.

Cerone turned this real-life event into Lucy and the Red-tailed Hawk, a little book for children and for adults to read to children. Lois Auer, who has a federal permit to rehabilitate birds of prey, drew the illustrations.

My Review:

I loved this story.. It was very sweet. This is a great book for kids to read once they know a few words. It will help them to read better. The plot of the story is very simple and in my opinion it was very cute and would be a great book for young kids to read. You should check this book out.. I would recommend this book!

More Beauty Less Beast Book Review

About the Book: With her own offbeat brand of wit and near-wisdom, inspirational humorist Debora Coty addresses heart needs of women struggling to tame that out-of-control inner beast that unexpectedly pounces, roaring and shredding, as it threatens to destroy the divinely beautiful princess hidden within. In More Beauty, Less Beast, women will find simple, practical techniques for embracing the true beauty rightfully theirs as cherished daughters of the King. Whether jaded by emotional wounds, unrealistic standards, or lack of confidence, this laugh-out-loud, girlfriend-to-girlfriend encouragement will help women transform their destructive inner beast into the exquisite beauty they were always meant to be.

About the Author: Debora Coty is an occupational therapist, a piano teacher, and a freelance writer. She’s also involved in the children’s ministry at her church and is an avid tennis player. Debora began writing to fill the void when her last child left for college, and it has since become a passion. Debora has a real knack for getting across sound biblical concepts with a refreshing lightheartedness as attested in her monthly newspaper column entitled “Grace Notes: God’s Grace for Everyday Living.” Visit www.deboracoty.com for more about Debora and her books.

My Opinion:

This book is broken down into four sections, with several chapters in each section that have such interesting titles. The sections are:
1. Outer Beauty
2. Inner Beauty
3.Undergarments by Fruit of the Spirit (Not The Loom)
4.Beautifying my world
 This is one of those book that I really, really like. I'm sure not everyone could or would have related to this book 100%, but I'm sure 99% of the population would. People like to look good, not bad, right? There are many things in this book that will build your self esteem, Actually one of the best self esteem builder in a book I have ever read. the author put many bible verses in each section to uplift and inspire you. I really enjoyed reading this book..


I would recommend this book to friends. 

Emu Shampoo & Conditioner ~ Product Review

 Healthy Hair Plus sent me their Emu Shampoo & Conditioner. I was very excited to try this product. The only thing that I was disappointed about was some of the ingredients. I should have looked closer for the ingredients, but unfortunately I did not.  A few of the ingredients in this product I do not approve of.

With the down side of the product lets look at the good side:
I love the feel of this product on my hair, it lathered very well and washed off easy too. I really loved the conditioner, it made my hair very soft and smooth. I would really like to see a product like this with 100% natural ingredients.

The best moisturizing shampoo and conditioner for dry or fly-away hair! Add body, bounce and manageability with the best hair treatments for dry hair! Adds body and control to dry hair Omega 3, Panthenol and protein-building formula Reduces breaking and split-ends Replenishes moisture and hydrating List Price: $35.35  Our Price: $31.75  Size: 12 ounce, 8 ounce Product Code: HHPHHESCC020

From the WebSite:

Emu Shampoo and Conditioner Deep Moisturizing Shampoo & Conditioner for Dry Hair Emu Oil Shampoo and Conditioner - Our best shampoo and conditioner for dry, brittle hair. Super-moisturizing dry, fly-away hair while adding bounce and manageability! Save with this top-selling combo! Moisturizing shampoos and conditioners help hydrate your hair deep down into the scalp. Emu oil shampoo is the best shampoo that I have ever used. I had done a lot of research on omega 3's for skin and hair and found that emu oil has one of the highest contents. I could not find it in 99.9% of the shampoos out there. When it comes to conditioner this is the best moisturizer for dry hair. Replenishes moisture for dry, brittle or fly-away hair Infuses Panthenol, Emu Oil and amino acids for strength and body Reduces breaking, spit-ends, and snapping Helps repair and protect from heat damage Helps lock-in color and moisture Best moisture shampoo and conditioner set Emu Oil penetrates deep into the scalp, hair shaft and follicle bulb to moisturize and hydrate. Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties soothe scalp and skin while deep cleaning and promoting healthy hair growth! These are the best set of moisture shampoo and conditioner that you will find anywhere. Our best selling moisturizing shampoo and conditioner for all hair types and styles! The best hair treatments for dry hair! Helps repair damage from styling tools, heat, UVA/UVB and from chemical or coloring treatments. Moisturizing shampoos and conditioners naturally help strengthen your hair as well. Naturally derived Jojoba Oil for healthy follicle structure Rice and Wheat Germ proteins for improved strength Hydrolyzed Keratin increases cellular structure bonding and improves healthy growth Gentle Sodium Laureth Sulfate surfactants deep clean oil and oil Paraben-free preservative Our most popular shampoo and conditioner for dry, brittle or weak hair Best moisturizing shampoo for dry hair

Disclaimer:  I was sent the products mentioned above for free from Healthy Hair Plus for the purpose of this review. I was not monetarily compensated in any way for a positive review. The opinions expressed above are my own. Yours experience with this products might differ from my own.