Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Apivita

                                     Apivita Online


About Apivita: APIVITA has been creating natural effective and holistic products since 1979 to promote health and beauty.
Nikos and Niki Koutsianas, both pharmacists, first met at a local Athens pharmacy in 1972, where they discovered their shared passion for nature. They were married in that very same pharmacy and together they created their first natural cosmetic products using bee products and Greek herbs.
In 1979, APIVITA was born and was the first natural cosmetics company in Greece. Its sources of inspiration are: the society and the products of the bee, the rich Greek nature and the holistic approach of Hippocrates. The name `APIVITA` means the life of the bee and it stems from the Latin words APIS (bee) and VITA (life). APIVITA`s name reflects identity and our philosophy for an organized, productive and sustainable development modeled as the society of the bee. Our logo is inspired by the Bees of Malia, a rare piece of Minoan jewelry from the 18th-17th century BC. The two bees, together, form a union, symbolizing fertility and harmony. They are also surrounded by an open circle which represents the lyre of Apollo, symbolizing devotion, sustainable development and belief in ancient Greek culture.
Today, APIVITA products can be found in thousands of pharmacies throughout Greece. Internationally APIVITA has physical presence in 11 countries worldwide: Australia, Belgium, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Sweden, USA. Our main milestones in our history since 1979!

I have an oily skin tone and hair and tend to have small breakouts each month. Apivita sent me many different products to review and I must say each item has worked great!



The biodiversity of Greek nature, the invaluable products of the bee such as honey and propolis and the essential oils together with our scientific innovations such as the Bio Cotton Protection system, are the main ingredients of the Propoline product range.

With an amazing scent of Honey and Citrus. Propoline shampoo left my hair silky smooth with an added shine!


APIVITA replaces water in the PROPOLINE range with organic rosemary infusion to offer antioxidant, toning, antiseptic and anti-irritant action.


Condition was not too thin or too thick. Has a very unique scent of Citrus and Honey the same as the shampoo. You tend to find yourself sniffing your hair!!


Cleansing Gel for  Oily/Combination skin. Has an intoxication scent of Citrus and Popolis.

Lemon and tea tree essential oils regulate oil secretion and offered a matte look that my oily complexion needs!


A toning bod milk made out of 91% natural ingredients. 


Body tonic includesGreen tea and propolis extracts offer antioxidant protection with Bergamot and eucalyptus essential oils offer antiseptic, antibacterial and disinfectant properties, while relieving tension and lifting the mood!



97% natural Ingredients with olive oil and cocoa butter



Thick and creamy. Feels amazing on my hands and left them silky smooth for hours.





Made with 92% natural ingredients Express Gold Prickly Peat mask! Fights wrinkles and adds moisture. Feels amazing and smells heavenly!


87% natural ingredients! The Express Beauty with Ginko Balboa mask is for dark circles and eye puffiness. Something that I live! This mask has starting to fade the dark circle under my eyes and am going to need a full supply of this! Scented with cucumber and chamomile extracts gently moisturizes, softens and tones sensitive skin around the eyes leaving it youthful and radiant




With 89% natural ingredients this clay mask deeply penetrates the pores to remove excess oil and buildup. My pores were smaller and Express Beauty with Green Clay gave me a matte super soft face!



With 96% natural ingredients Lip care with Black Currant, Beez Wax and vitamin E help protect from environmental toxins and prevents irritations


Restores cracked lips with blackcurrant oil, alkana extract and avocado oil Leaves lips with a dark red hue! Free of Parabens, Propylene Glycol, Mineral Oil and Silicones. 


Leaves a subtle color, Felt amazing and smooth on my lips. No stickiness!!








Made with 98% natural ingredients the Aqua Vita daily moisturizer is perfect for oily/combination skin.




Ingredients of Chaste tree increases moisture and firms skin. Provides and retains deep 24-hour moisture with oat and lecithin. Propolis helps to regulate oiliness and offers antiseptic action Enriched with organic geranium essential oil, offers holistic care as it revitalizes both the skin and mood. Let me repeat that. Call it miraculous or wishful think BUTTTT, when I apply this moisturize, the scent and the feeling of it on my skins DOES lighten my mood. It such a unique and calming scent!!! 




Apivita products are without:
Apivita avoid using artificial, toxic ingredients that pose harmful effects to your health and the environment:
  • SLS, ALES, ALS
  • Parabens, MIT, BHT
  • Petrochemicals (Mineral & Paraffin Oils)
  • Synthetic Perfumes (Phtalates , PCM)
  • Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
  • Animal Derivatives (excluding bees)
  • Animal Testing
  • Radiation
  • Silicones
  • Propylene Glycol
  • Synthetic Colors

Give your skin the love it needs! You won't regret it! Order Apivita online HERE!!!!!

Without a doubt, each and every one of these Apivita products were amazing. Each scent is simply wonderful and I will be ordering from them soon!! 


***Products in this post were provided for review. I was not paid for this review and all opinions are my own*** 

Enjoy!
Sandra




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Week of 8/26/12


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Enjoy

Sandra






Tuesday, August 28, 2012

TIOT OPI Pompeii Purple






                              


Being in Nail Technician School I have had many clients ask if I had a specific polish to use on their service. I have a pretty good "school" collection (I'm greedy. They can't use any of my collection at home) and one of my first clients requested OPI Pompeii Purple. As a new student and being the person I am I told her I would get my hands on it one way or another for her. After searching a few stores with no luck the ever so popular Copius HAD it one day. I thanked my stars for the credit I needed to spend so I got this baby for 1 penny!!! Yahooo, it was destined to be mine.

OPI Pompeii Purple is a vibrant semi magenta metallic. What I love about it is it has a purple undertone. Gives a beautiful shift of color as you turn your hand. I now own a couple polishes and lip sticks with a slightly similar look. I love it!!! This is 2 coats :-)


What did you dust off today for Try it on Tuesday????


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Enjoy!
Sandra


Friday, August 24, 2012

NOTD Fun Friday with Zoya Wednesday and Trixie



Happy Friday Lovelies!!!

Hope you all had a wonderful and polished week! Today I wanted to share my mani with you all. I wanted a fun manicure so I decided on random art on each pointer!

Tools used:
Zoya Wednesday
Zoya Trixie
A striping brush
A double sided dotter
Silver rhinestones











Have a great weekend

Enjoy!
Sandra


Tuesday, August 21, 2012

OPI Barefoot in Barcelona :TIOT

                                    


From OPI's 2009 Fall Collection (Yes, 2009). I can't believe I haven't owned this color sooner. I have honestly have had this shade for just a few weeks but seeing it just laying there hurt my heart. I had to wear it today for my Try it on Tuesday (TIOT). I would describe this cream shade as a pink/slightly brown nude. Application was beautiful. This is 2 coats!

It make me hungry to look at my nails. Barefoot in Barcelona reminds me of chocolate mousse! Mmmmm!!!




Maybe it's just me, but YuM!!


Enjoy!

Sandra


Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Manna Kadar Cosmetics Sheer Glow




MANNA cosmetics






I contacted Manna Kadar Cosmetics a few weeks ago because I was very interested in trying and reviewing their new products. I figure one of these days I will find that perfect brand of foundation and other face cosmetics. Yes, there are amazing brands out there and I love many different products but deep down I know I would love to tweak something about it to make it more suitable for my problem oily skin. So I was very excited to contact this up and coming cosmetics company. They responded very quickly.  I LOVE trying new things and I LOVE doing reviews.

About Manna:
MANNA Cosmetics was founded on the principle of keeping “Beauty Simplified.” Founder, Manna Kadar, has taken a life long journey trying to find the perfect products to create a makeup regimen that is simple and efficient without sacrificing the fun, femininity and function of cosmetics. After years of research & development, Manna Cosmetics was created and is set to revolutionize the cosmetics world as we know it.


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Full size retails for $29 



Manna Kadar Cosmetics Sheer Glow Lotion is an incandescent liquid that lights up skin with all over radiance.  Mix with foundation or wear alone to provide a luminous glow for all skin types.  





Jar was not closed properly so I believe the product dried a bit. This is before use and how I received the product.

Arm swatch. I have a medium tanned-liked skin tone so this shade may not be best for me. Also I love how "sheer" the Sheer Glow is. The lotion has a great shimmer!



Sheer glow definitely gives off a dewey sheer glow. I for one have oily skin so this product works best for me as a highlighter to accentuate my cheeks. I love a glowy cheek!



HI!!


Overall I am neutral on the Manna Kadar Sheer Glow. I was pretty turned off with the state of the sample. The jar in my opinion may not be the best option. I live in very hot Arizona, the fact that the lid was not properly sealed did not give the product a chance. Also the size of the sample was hardly enough to work with. Although it did get me enough to swatch on my arm and cheeks. 


Order your Manna Kadar Sheer Glow HERE
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***Products in this post were provided for review. I was not paid for this review and all opinions are my own***


Enjoy!
Sandra


Monday, August 13, 2012

Try it on Tuesday ....... OPI A Grape Fit

                                    




Purple, purple, purple. uhhh I love PuRple!!! I have owned OPI A Grape Fit for a few months. Poor little thing has been sitting in my "client polish" bag. I have had a few clients request it but I have not gotten around to wearing it myself. Do not ask me why because it must mean that I am crazy. This is an amazing dusty, mid-toned, pastel purple cream. Amazing application and opacity. i do believe this color will be going on my toes very soon. Definitely before Fall :-)



What have YOU dusted off today for Try it on Tuesday?????


Psst....P.S. Anyone notice that I rounded out my nails? Probably not but it's something VERY new to me. I have always been a square/squoval kind of girl!!!

Enjoy!

Sandra





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Week of August 12, 2012


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     Beach & Surf Summer 2012 Nail Polish Collection by Zoya

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Feel free to comment or contact me via Email if you have seen a deal that needs to be seen!

Share the savings :-)


The best deals that I have found this week are above. Please keep in mind store prices and items may vary. Always reference your local ad for any regional differences. Also some stores listed may require a store reward type card. Happy Shopping!



Enjoy

Sandra