Bellanca Lorena: August 2016

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Review | Slimming Suzzie Wraps




I received this product for free in exchange for my honest product review.
Where to find : Slimming Suzie wraps on Amazon
******Something happened as I tried to upload BEFORE AND AFTER pics, they were corrupt so I will attempt to upload again tomorrow. I will not edit them but I will crop and resize them to fit the post.

What it is:
This is a wrap you put on your body to 
  • DETOXIFICATION PROCESS HELPS IMPROVE BODY METABOLISM While Toning and Tightening the Skin.

What it claims:
  • USED BY STARS AND MODELS ALL OVER THE WORLD! #1 BEST Body Wrap, Achieve Spa Quality Results. A 5 Application Supply Can Effectively Contour Your Body and Diminish Cellulite & Stretch Marks.
  • VISIBLE RESULTS IN ONE APPLICATION-100% Natural Ingredients-Stop Exposing your Body to Even More Chemicals and Pollutants-Try a Body Wrap with Only Top Quality Pro-Active Natural Ingredients.
  • SLIMMING SUZIE HAS INGREDIENTS THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY ONLY AVAILABLE IN SALONS. Your Body is Full of Metabolic Waste that has Accumulated from an Unhealthy Diet, Cosmetics and the Environment.

What it did for me: 
I did receive these wraps in exchange for my honest review.
I liked the wraps after three uses I saw a difference in my skin texture and in the color of my stretch marks. I know it's meant to use on the belly but I used 2 wraps on my lower belly and the other three on my arms (by cutting each wrap in half and placing half on each arm.n) After having my son , my arms took a toll- they look like bat wings filled with cellulite and stretch marks. This wrap did help diminish the appearance of the stretch marks and cellulite. I will say that these wraps are a little bit small for me. They didn't cover a lot of area. I found it confusing that in different places I read that wait 3 days and somewhere else I read 36 hours. I think this is a great wrap but if you need a lot of help like me, you're definitely going to need 10+ wraps. Five isn't going to do it unless you need only a LITTLE help to tone and repair skin. They also already come infused with the ingredients you don't have to apply and extra product. So there will be less of a mess!

Definitely drink a lot of water because this wrap does help you detoxify! More info/pics : beellanca.blogspot.com
Overall, I think they're great for the price and I would recommend them if you need a little help or a kickstart to detoxifying the body. I will update with more pictures .

Review | Valentia Fresh Mist Calming Toner


I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review.Views are 100% my own.
Where to find itValentia Fresh Mist Calming Toner on Amazon

What it is:
     It's a toner that is meant to be used after cleansing and before serums to help purify, hydrate and balance the skin's ph level.

What it claims:
  • It has pure and refreshing Nano Structured Water enriched with magnesium helps to balance skin's delicate pH level, for more even and clear looking skin.
  • It contains Vitamin C , which is a powerful antioxidant which helps to refresh stressed skin for an all over glow.
  • Infused with Witch Hazel, this gentle astringent banishes skin clogging bacteria, helping to minimize enlarged pores, for a smoother looking complexion!
  •  With the powerful enzyme duo of ALA and AHA, your skin gets both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits to support skin health and calm skin irritation.
What it did for me:
     I love all of the Valentia skin care products! This one is amazing because it is meant to balance the skin's ph level and minimize enlarged pores, it has vitamin C to refresh the skin, witch hazel ( an astringent) that helps seal in moisture and tea tee oil which helps keep skin clear of blemishes. It also has ALA + AHA , an enzyme duo that helps provide anti-inflammatory effects to the skin.

As always all their products are meant to repair , refresh and renew . This product is no exception it keeps my skin hydrated and clear. I also love the way it mists instead of just being a squirt of product. It replaced my Kiehls ginseng mist. I honestly love the scent and feel of this product on my skin! I use it as directed and also through out the day to refresh my skin as I wear makeup often.



Video Demo:

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Review | Prefer Beauty 3 stainless steel tweezers





    I lost one of the three HAHAHAH , maybe my husband forgot to "return it" lol ;)

What they are:

  • Tweezer Set Includes 1x Slant, 1x Pointed, 1x Square Tweezers & A Carry Case.
Where to find it : Tweezers Set


What they claim: 
  •  The Slant Tweezers Are Perfect for Taming Those Bushy Brows in Minutes! They are good for applying falsies too. It's also a Perfect Tool For men to take out all Unwanted Hair in The Nose, Cheeks, or Ears.

What I think:

 I believe these are the Multipurpose Pointed Tweezers that  will help you   Accurately Reach and Remove every single hair like a PRO! The Square Tweezer Will Make It Possible To Tweeze a large area, and the slanted will help you tame your brows. I use to never do my brows and now this set is making it easy for me to upkeep my brow shape. At first, it took me some time to learn how to maneuver the tweezers, also they were so sharp tat I kept splitting my hairs. If you're use to plucking you'll be fine because now I have no trouble but before I wasn't really experienced in grooming my own brows.

Brow tutorial coming soon? YASSSS!!!!


Video Review:



Monday, August 29, 2016

Review | Volúm Lashes Natural Authentic Mink False Eyelashes






About the Lashes:
  • Natural Dramatic Lashes: Increase the length and curl of your lashes naturally for any occasion
  • Thin, comfortable, yet durable band allows multiple uses with proper care
  • 100% Authentic Cruelty-Free North American Mink Fur: Stunning mink lashes resemble human hair
  • Long Lasting Lashes: Mink fur lasts up to 5 times longer than synthetic lashes.
  •  Approximately 550 Individual Lashes in every box hand-crafted onto each band
  • These retail for $9.99 on Amazon

Where to Find them: Volùm Lashes Authentic Eyelashes

I really liked these lashes, I was excited to try them out because it also said cruelty free mink lashes on the website. When I received the lashes, I wore them about 11 times before I did the video review. They're still as good as new! I was so happy about this because sometimes lash companies claim an unrealistic expectation of the longevity of their lashes. However, this one didn't specifically state anything, only 5x longer than synthetic lashes. Which is very true , in the picture above would be the 12th time I wore the lashes.  As I was filming I noticed the box said made in China. It didn't specifically say if the lashes were made in China or if the lash container is...etc. So I'm not 100% sure about what to think about this. Just to clarify---> Nothing against China, it's just their regulations on beauty are different from here in the United States. I really do love the style of lashes and I do get a lot of compliments when I wear them! I hope the store will carry more styles of lashes. As for now I only see this particular pair!


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Saturday, August 27, 2016

Phytopia USA | Clinical Collection Pain Away Essential Oil

                                        
I received this item in exchange for a review! However views are 100% my own.

Where to find it: Phytopia USA Pain Away Essential Oil

What it is:
It is an essential oil , part of the PHYTOPIA USA Clinical Collection, that is meant to help alleviate pain.

The bottle  comes with 50ml (1.69 FL) in a Violetglass bottle which protects the inner contents from exposure to sunlight and UV rays, as well as a Euro dropper so it won't be easy to spill. It retails for $39.99.

What it claims:

This essential Oil is an all-natural, pure and organic muscle synergy blend that’s non-abrasive and cool to the touch when applied for muscle pain relief.


What it did for me:


I have to say , this essential oil really got me HOOKED because before this one I honestly didn't believe in essential oils. I've tried a couple that never did anything for me . With continuous use I felt like this pain away has helped ease my carpal tunnel symptoms and it's helped diminish the swelling on my thumb /right arm. It feels cool and warm at the same time and I really like the approach of this company to use natural ingredients to help soothe pain. You have to use it religiously though, I feel, in order for the product to work well. I'm a freelance makeup artist so I work standing up and I also work a lot with my hands. What I found out is that rubbing the Pain away oil in these areas (like my neck, hand , arm , legs and feet) really helps soothe my body when I feel discomfort, pain or soreness. The odor is a little bit strong for my personal preference but it still smells good; I think it's a great product considering it actually alleviates the muscle/help with swollen areas due to activity. 


How to use it:

Since this product is 100% Natural , it has NATURAL ingredients so I would do a spot test in order to see you don't get an allergy reaction. Having said that, it's suggested to apply 1-3ml of PainAway  essential oil on your sore areas for fast relief. For me I used it on my right arm, lower back and feet.


My video review :




Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Zooshoo | J. Adams Shoes Mini Review

So I've reviewed these shows on my various social media, I just wanted to share on my blog! I will hopefully be doing more of these in the future! I'm not sure how to format a fashion blog post, if you have any tips please share with me! I can do a video and take pictures but for some reason, I'm not sure on how or what to write in the blog post hahahaa.
I love these Shoes! They came quick , exactly the date stated for arrival (way to go!) and they came in a box individually wrapped in linen bags for protection. I really love the black suede and I love that there are comfortable, not too high (I rarely wear heels and these are my go-to heels now.) I wish I would've ordered a size 8, because 8.5 is a little bit too big. Silly me, I thought the shoe wouldn't fit me so that's the reason I choose 8.5 instead of 8 is because I have a small foot that is wide. There is no problem with these shoes because they lace up so they're true to size if you have a chunky foot like me don't worry about it , get your normal size. I really want the nude now haha!!! I received these shoes with a discount in order to give my honest opinion! xo

Sunday, August 21, 2016

Phytopia USA | Slim Way Body Essential Oil- Weight loss the Natural way



What it is:
  I received this item for review in exchange for an HONEST REVIEW, as always opinions are my own. SlimWay Grapefruit Synergy is an oil that is meant to help you feel better about your body again  because it's meant to promote a healthy metabolism,help with weight loss, cleanse and tone the skin,  and help you be in a better mood. It's made with all-natural 100% organic and therapeutic grade ingredients, therefore, you can use it all over your body BUT it isn't meant to be ingested. I also think it isn't meant to be used in a diffuser. 

where to find : SlimWay Aesthetics Collection on Amazon

What it claims:
  It contains Grapefruit, which in turn can help your body maintain the proper metabolism, get rid of excess fat and water, curb your cravings to prevent unwanted weight gain and flab, cleanse and tone skin and even boost your mood. All you have to do is apply and rub ;)

What it did for me personally:
  I really wanted to try this because I do believe oils penetrate better into my skin and therefore work well and actually help change the body in combination with a good workout routine and diet. I've only used this product for ten days so there isn't much,in my opinion, that can actually be changed. I feel like these things take time, but for the sake of HAVING TO complete this review in a specific time-- I will say how it's worked for me so far. I've only seen a little bit of improvement in my skin texture (where I've applied the oil) but it hasn't actually curbed my annoying appetite! I honestly think it's something I have to work on mentally to curb my appetite. However, it's made my skin feel softer and more smooth, as well as, help me boost my mood. When I smell this oil, it really does make me feel all happy! 


How I used it:

  You should always do an allergy test. If you know you're allergic to any of the ingredients--OBVIOUSLY don't get it, but for those who don't normally get reactions or sometimes get reactions--just to be sure do a spot test before. To do this spot test just apply a small drop on the forearm before using. I would say most allergies show up instantly but I would wait a couple of hours just to be safe!

  So you're meant to apply 3-5ML and rub in circular motions on your palms and skin. It is a little bit thicker than most oils so it doesn't dry right away. After two days of using this I saw improvement on my arms and lower belly. After having my son, I had a lot of texture in certain areas and this has helped to make it appear smoother! 

  This has a shelf life of 3 years but I don't think it will last more than a couple of months because I've used a significant amount in just ten days. The bottle comes with 50 ML/1.69 fl. oz ! The smell is strong but I personally like it, the grapefruit scent really comes through ! I also like that the oil doesn't drip out, it's hard to take some out of it's glass container. I prefer that because if I'm on the go I wouldn't want an oil to be all over the inside of my purse!

I really am enjoying this oil and I hope to revisit this and offer more information on it when I'm completely done with it! I hope you ladies and gents would be interested in seeing an update in the future!





Optional:
It's not meant to be used this way-actually I think it isn't recommended, but when I work out I apply a little extra and use this arm thinga-ma-jig (hahaha) to help me loose my STUBBORN arm fat! 





Video Review:

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