Beauty Tip Monday! - #1

Hello Everyone...

I thought today would be a great day to get things started off on the right track, by having Beauty Tip Monday! Each Monday I will post some of the best tips right here on Allure By Amy.

Want to contribute? Have some great ideas of your own? Submit them here, and you may just see your tip next Monday!

Monday Beauty Tip #1: Avoid SPF at Night

"While wearing a suncreen or a moisturizer with SPF in essential in summer it can be important to wash it off in the evening.  While it might not be necessary to use a separate night cream to moisturize, one of the reasons why you would is because you might be using one with SPF protection."

"A moisturizer or lotion with SPF should only be used in the day for obvious reasons. If you apply a moisturizer with SPF in it at nigh you risk having your pores clogged in the long term. Remember that your skin is repairing itself at night so it’s better to use a moisturizer formulated to improve the skin’s function."

- Credit to Hanne S.

Until Next Time - Stay Beautiful!

XOXO,

 

Poppy Austin - Green Tea & Vitamin C Eye Cream

Hello Readers! I hope all of you are having a wonderful evening so far. Today, I would love to share with you an awesome new eye cream from a new company I recently had the pleasure of working with. Poppy Austin's - Green Tea & Vitamin C Eye Cream is a great pick me up to add to any routine!

Who Is Poppy Austin?

To read in story behind Poppy Austin, you can read their full story by going here: http://www.poppyaustin.com/our-story/

"Poppy Austin is a new kind of cosmetics company. We are dedicated to creating premium hair and skin products that make you look younger, fresher, and alive.

Women, after all, deserve to be pampered. This is something we feel extremely passionate about, and we hope you do too. Being a good mother, wife, sister, daughter, friend or lover is of course important. But you also need to be a little selfish every now and then, investing in your appearance and more importantly, yourself.

The Poppy Austin philosophy is simple. To prevent the signs of aging by using only the finest, most ethically sourced cosmetics, produced in exact accordance with Poppy’s Code*.

Having set the standard for argan oil cosmetics both in the USA and abroad, we look forward to raising the bar further with our new and exclusive range of natural, eco-friendly moisturizers...."

*Read Poppy's full code by going to the link at the top.

I love that their products are not tested on animals and are eco friendly. I also appreciate the fact that while their products originally come from the UK; they are actually produced in the US. I love products that understand the importance of issues such as these.

The Product/My Thoughts

According to their site...

"An elegantly enriched blend of naturally derived and organic (72%) ingredients, working harmoniously to gently de-puff the delicate skin under your eyes, as well as target dark circles, crow’s feet, fine lines and wrinkles. This product is packed full of natural antioxidants and can be used to smooth, tone and condition your entire face."

When I first saw the bottle, I admit I was a little skeptical. I was like, "How in the WORLD can this little bottle enhance my face?" Don't be fooled though. This little bottle packs a powerful punch! I was really impressed. Just after fifteen minutes of my first use, I noticed my eyes were less puffy and indeed brighter. 

Now, by no means am I saying its a miracle cream but indeed most of the claims of this cream is indeed dead on. I have yet to see if it will get rid of my wrinkles completely, but so far have noticed a huge improvement - and for the price it's a great deal. My eyes and skin is brighter and tighter. I have only used it on my eyes, but am told you can use it on your whole face as well. I think that is pretty awesome, and will be next on my list of things to try.

Below are my before and after pictures after just ONE use....

            Before

        After

I even had my husband look at the pictures, to make sure I wasn't going crazy! Poppy Austin has definitely done a great job creating this eye cream, and I look forward to prolong use of this as well as trying their other products.

To buy their Eye Cream you can currently get it on Amazon for $22.49 by going here: BUY Poppy Austin Eye Cream

What do you think about Poppy Austin's Eye Cream? Have you tried anything similar? Do you think this is something you could benefit from? I love hearing your questions/comments so, feel free to leave them below!

XOXO,

Gurin - Mini Aroma Diffuser + VIDEO

Hello Everyone! Today, I want to talk to you about this cool new product from Gurin called the Mini Aroma Diffuser. It's a very relaxing and vibrant product that I am happy to have in my home. 

 

It's really simple to put together, and come with a ton of cool features. Before we get into the features, let me show you all it comes with. You have diffuser itself, a measuring cup to put the water in, a special AC adapter, the Aromatherapy Oil, and an instruction manual if you get stuck along the way.

 

The oil it comes with smells amazing, it comes with Lavender which is one of my favorite scents.

 

All you have to do is put water in it, drop a few drops of the oil in, and then put the top back on.

 

 Before it's plugged in                         While it's plugged in

Features

• 6 color LED lights (which can be turned on/off) create a soothing effect with their soft color changing
• Timer - 180 minutes, 120 minutes, 60 minutes, 30 minutes
• Gurin ultrasonic aromatherapy diffuser with 2.4 million ultrasonic vibrations per second
• No heating or burning means the properties of the oil are not broken down or runs out.
• Low energy use. 
• Safe auto off when water is gone 

You can also buy any other oils you want to put in the diffuser, to customize it anyway that you want to. My favorite thing to do is combine vanilla & orange together. I think it smells heavenly. I also love that you can put it in any size room, and it will adapt. I love using the scent it comes with because it also has been a good aid for helping me sleep. It has so many wonderful uses, and is a wonderful addition to any home.

If you wish to purchase this product you can purchase it on Amazon for $32.95 by going here: BUY GURIN MINI AROMA DIFFUSER.

WATCH BELOW FOR A SHORT VIDEO REVIEW & TO SEE IT IN ACTION!

                                 
                              

Adovia - Exfoliating Dead Sea Facial Salts

Hello my BEAUTIFUL readers! I hope all of you are doing well, and having a great week. I know if you follow my blog, you are prolly thinking to yourself, "Haven't I heard of this company before?" Yes, you are right! I recently wrote about Adovia before, and I was so impressed with their first product that I wanted to work with them again. Today, I want to talk about a product I have never tried before at least on my face that is. It's called Exfoliating Dead Sea Facial Salts.


Picture Above: From Adovia's Site - The Sea Salts that make this product

About The Company

"The first skin care line to combine Minerals with Herbal extracts to create a nutritious cocktail for your skin that keeps it healthy and beautiful from the inside out."

"Adovia is a unique skin care line, combining natural ingredients with modern science to formulate an effective blend of minerals and the finest herbal ingredients nature has to offer. The vital nutrients, anti-oxidants and minerals present in Adovia products are responsibly gathered at the place closest to the soul of Mother Earth - The Dead Sea."

What I also like about this company is that they use only the highest quality ingredients, and minerals from the Dead Sea as well as herbs and oils from all over the world. I was really impressed with all of the great reviews they have received on their products.

The Product & Thoughts

I have never in my life used or put any kind of "salts" on my face, and was a little hesitant when I first saw this product. Nevertheless, I went out of my comfort-zone and dug right in. The texture as well as the feel of it feels just like salt (as it should right?). This was my catch 22 as you would call it. This was the one thing I disliked, but the one thing I liked at the same time. I wasn't too fond of how it felt, but I continued on and before I knew it; my dead skin was being scrubbed away. I was really impressed after I cleaned my face off at how smooth my face felt. I have a really bad problem with my skin peeling. I wish I had one of those "high tech" camera's to show you because its very difficult to pick up on a regular camera (but trust me its there). It gets really bad at times and makes me self-conscious, but with this product it takes care of that. Another thing I enjoyed about the product is that you receive a lot of it! It was filled to the rim, which is a rare thing now-a-days when you buy beauty products. My only suggestion with this product is that (if you can) do this in the shower, because if not and your not careful you may get salt everywhere. Yes, the salt sticks well but its still easy for things to get messy. I will be using this product once or twice a week combined with a moisturizer (Im using pur-lisse; any will do)  for the perfectly smooth and healthy skin thanks to this wonderful product. If your looking to buy the product you can buy it on Amazon with free shipping for $19 which is a great price considering how much you receive, (2 months to be exact maybe even more if you don't use it that much) and you can purchase it here: Adovia Facial Sea Salts.

Overall Product Score: 4.4*

There are products for everyone in this skin care line, if you haven't tried any of Adovia Mineral Skin Care Products you should give it a try! If you have tried their products before, let me know below what products you have tried. I love hearing your questions/comments so feel free to chat away! Until next time, remember to STAY BEAUTIFUL by always STAYING YOU. :)

*overall rating is based on a 5 point scale based off of product, pricing, texture, application, and longevity.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.