A Rose for your Valentine from Good Earth Beauty the "Rose Beauty Box" [Review & Giveaway]

Valentine's Day is just around the bend or coming faster than a blink of the eye. Yep, if you want to get something a bit different than a heart-shaped box of candy or a few roses that will whither and fade away, a box packed with some beauty goodies might be just the thing.

Good Earth Beauty has a wide selection of boxes from which you can choose (even one for the man in your life if you want to "Valentine" them). I thought the "A Rose Is A Rose Is A Rose" box spoke volumes about the sweetness of Valentine's.  These rose scented products are sheer lovliness and the fragrance is that of a beautiful rose.

The Rose is a Rose is a Rose box is $20 and there is NO SHIPPING charge in USA.

The rose scented samples of hand cream (lotion), shower whip, and roll-on fragrance are sheer loveliness and simply do not overpower the senses. Just a lingering gentleness of scent of pure roses. The full-sized lipstick is a red but not too harsh red. The feel on the lips is pleasant and enriching.

BEAUTY BOX - A ROSE IS A ROSE IS A ROSE

A rose is a rose "rose" themed beauty box! One time purchase (not a subscription).  This is a great way to try a variety of rose themed items! Click here to see it online.  You get:

• Rose Hand cream by Good Earth Beauty - sample
• Rose Petal Perfume by Good Earth Beauty/Mod Perfumery - sample roller or full sized roller bottle (add $10)
• Rose shower whip by Cooper Naturals - 1 oz sample jar
• AND a full sized Gabriel lipstick in a rose shade

 Other boxes available, but not all you may choose from ....

The box of the month option is super nice if you want on-going treats for someone.
Or perhaps just a one box or a 3-month subscription.

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ENDS February 13 at 12:01 a.m. EST 

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DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary beauty box to facilitate this review for Good Earth Beauty. Opinions are expressly my own. I was not compensated for this review.

3 Days to Beautiful Skin with Simple 2-Step Program from Élan Rose™

After using these two Élan Rose™ products in the prescribed manner for a few days, I haven't noticed a drastic change in my facial skin. I am thinking these products are best used earlier in life to achieve prevention from the appearances of aging on one's skin. However, I have high hopes that continued use will help to tighten and soften my skin achieving a level of improvement perhaps not available with other products.

This is a simple two--step program using only the two products that Élan Rose™ provides. Noteably, I find the ingredient list of these two distinctly different from that of other similar products. I have never used anythinng with Gorgonian Extract or Chestnut Extract and I'm not familiar with 7-dehydrocholesterol. These are definitely products to pay attention to for this product's effectiveness and that of future items that show up on the market.

After cleansing my face in the evening, I applied the night serum. Sometimes it has left a slight stinging sensation which quickly goes away. The "milky" serum goes on easily and absorbs quckly. A small amount goes a long way.

The next morning I splash water over my face, patting it dry. Then I apply the Hello Sunshine!™ day cream which has a strong SPF 30 to protect from the effects of the Sun. I have been using a high end department store foundation that also has a SPF 30 so this really "double-downs" on protection.

One thing to keep in mind with the Hello Sunshine! day cream is that it shouldn't be used at night. Products with SPF in them are best not used overnight. 

The Élan Rose™ website has a plethora of information about the inception of this new product that has just been on the market for a couple of years. Read the information and find out that the developers of Élan Rose™ are highly qualified and experienced.

Wake-Up Beautiful!™ NIGHT SERUM

The best time for repair and healing is at night when you sleep, and the skin is free from environmental factors such as sunlight and stress. Considered best anti-aging night cream. Wake Up Beautiful! Night Serum works overnight to:

• Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles - wrinkle reducing serum
• Improve luminosity and elasticity
• Visibly strengthen and smooth skin

Active Ingredients:

• Vitamin B3 for DNA repair and energy production
• Gorgonian Extract for soothing and healing
• Melatonin for strengthening
• Chestnut Extract for acid-free natural exfoliation

https://elanrose.com/

Hello Sunshine!™ DAY CREAM BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30

The single worst enemy of the skin is solar radiation. UV damages the skin's DNA, impairs its immune system, hinders energy production. This molecular damage becomes visible because it produces irritations, redness and dullness. Hello Sunshine! SPF 30 Day Cream is a luxurious hydrating day cream providing Broad Spectrum SPF 30 protection that:

• Protects the skin against UV damage
• When properly applied, protects against skin aging and skin cancer
• FDA approved UVB and UVA sunscreens

Active Ingredients:

• Vitamin B3 for DNA repair and energy production
• Gorgonian Extract for soothing and healing
• Vitamin E to protect the structure of the epidermis
• 7-dehydrocholesterol to activate the endogenous anti-stress system

DISCLOSURE: I received complimentary products to facilitate this review based on my actual use of products and freely giving my personal opinion. I was not compensated to review these products.

AGE DEFYING & SKIN CLEARING SERUM with VITAMIN C brought to you by InstaNatural™

My thoughts: InstaNatural™ Age Defying and Skin Clearing Serum is a refreshing product that is designed to protect the skin and aid in preventing the visible effects of aging. It is also intended to aid in clearing skin conditions. My experience with this product is that is feels really good on my skin. The fragrance is citrus and invigorating.

The product is liquid and yet not watery making it easy to apply. I allow it to dry and absorb thoroughly before applying moisturizer. Directions indicate that it should be used nightly. With the inclusion of retinol it is best to avoid use during the day. I have used InstaNatural products in the past and enjoyed them and have liked how this InstaNatural Age Defying Serum works for me.

About the product: Age Defying & Skin Clearing Serum from InstaNatural™ is a comprehensive solution that addresses lines, wrinkles and blemishes on the skin. This lightweight serum contains Retinol and Lipo Hydroxy Acid to increase cell turnover and clear clogged pores, while Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C and Niacinamide defend the skin and visibly reduce the appearance of uneven tone and texture.

• Salicylic Acid, Tea Tree Oil and Niacinamide soothe and clear blemishes
• Retinol and Vitamin C reduce the appearance of lines, wrinkles and discoloration while defending against environmental aggressors
• Lightweight formula is designed to be layered under a moisturizer and is perfect for oily, acneic and blemish prone skin
• Featured in Prevention Magazine, Ipsy, Byrdie and loved by Whitney Port – this serum’s ability to deliver nutrients into the skin to provide skin smoothing and clearing benefits makes it a fan favorite

Directions for use: Massage a small amount onto cleansed and toned skin, allowing the serum to absorb completely. Follow with appropriate moisturizer. For best results, apply this product nightly and follow with an SPF during the day.

Check them out on the instaNatural website, become a VIP, and save 20% - click here

DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary product to facilitate a review of my honest opinion based upon my personal use of the product. I was not compensated for this review.

Good Earth Beauty Natural Exfoliating Shower Whip [Review & Giveaway]

12 oz Tub

Made by Good Earth Beauty Exclusives

My thoughts: The Good Earth Beauty Exfoliating Shower whip is a gentle scrub that is quite refreshing to use. It is not heavily oily leaving skin greasy feeling. The skin feels soft, nicely moisturized, and gently exfoilated.

I used it and loved it. The fragrance of my product was Coconut Lime which is lightly scented with coconut and lime for a brisk experience.

Often, exfoiliating scrubs are too rough and too heavily "oiled" leaving your skin and your bath or shower too slippery. Not so with Good Earth Beauty's product. It has just the right amount of scrub and moisturizing oils.

And please note, this is a natural product that uses only natural ingredients providing you with a safe product that you can confidently use or gift to another.

About the product: Good Earth Beauty's natural Shower Whip will liven up your shower! This natural shower soap will detoxify and exfoliate your skin leaving you feeling refreshed, clean and moisturized!  For use on face and body! Coconut Lime Scent Description -  Sweet Creamy Coconut mixes with tangy lime - a great unisex scent

Ingredients: 

Organic RAW Shea Butter, Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Stearic Acid, Vegetable Glycerin, Powdered Volcanic Ash, Vitamin E, Grapeseed Oil, Natural fragrance and essential oils.

Find it & buy it: Click Here

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DISCLOSURE: I was provided a complimentary product to facilitate this review. Opinions are my own and determined after personally using the product. I was not compensated.

Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum [product review & giveaway]

I have found the Valentia line of skincare products to be quality products that feel good on my skin, don't irritate the skin, help my makeup go on nicely, and help manage the affects of aging that we all seem to succumb to whether we want to or not. Valentia helps us age beautifully and gracefully.

Today's product is the Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum. As many of you are aware, retinol is considered one of the best ingredients for skin tone and diminishing wrinkles, but using retinol is not without small risks. It is important that it be used at night only and that during the day you make certain you utilize a UV blocking screen SPF. That isn't hard as many day creams and makeup foundations include SPF for you.

I found the Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum a surprising serum in that it has a thick, milky consistency that spreads beautifully and liberally all over my face and neck. Most serums are thin, clear, and quite watery. This was a nice surprise. It feels so soothing and smooth. I applied it in a rotating upward sweeping motion all over my face and neck making certain to avoid the eye area.

Having used it for just over a week, I think I am seeing a slight lightening of the few dark spots on the side of my face - help to even out skin tone. My imagination? Who knows? I know the reputation of retinol is strongly encouraging for help in this matter. There is virtually no scent and it feels nice.

About the Product Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum - Find it - A transformative retinol serum that fights wrinkles and provides hydration, for visibly smoother, rejuvenated skin. This Retinol Serum Will:

• Diminishes wrinkles
• Stimulates collagen
• Improves skin tone
• Manages breakouts
• Conditions skin

KEY INGREDIENTS - Specially selected ingredients work together to achieve optimum results.

• Retinol (Vitamin A): Works at the cellular level to stop winkles, manage breakouts, and evens out skin discoloration.
• Vitamin C: Guards skin against environmental free-radicals to prevent premature aging.- Vitamin E: Provides intense hydration to diminish the drying effects of retinol.
• Squalane: Derived for pure olive oil to soften and condition delicate skin.

Find it online at: Amazon   Valentia   Instagram   Facebook

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Valentia is graciously providing their Pure Glow Moisturizer

(see my review - click here)

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3 Valentia products I have used. The PRIZE
is the PURE GLOW MOISTURIZER

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DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary product to try so I could write this review of my honest opinions. I was not compensated. This is a sponsored (product) post via Brandbacker.

DERMA E® skin care has a brand new look

Just a few months ago I was privileged to review the Derma E® eye cream and simply loved it. Click here to read my review. I found it a joy to use the product and also that it was one that you can find easily in local stores.

It is great to be able to again represent this company and product line as they launch their new look. Take a peek at what you'll be watching for on the shelves of your local markets. (Beginning September 2016 through March 2017).

 When I look at these products (notice the different colors) I see a plethora of types of products and such a variety of options for multitunous skin types. My skin is pretty basic and normal so I don't need sensitive skin care or oily skin care. But some of you do! Options are available for you.

Just which markets, you ask? Well, take another look at these great stores to see where you'll be seeing the new look of Derma E®. (Of course, it is still the same great product inside the packages!)

Sprouts and Whole Foods carry virtually everything in the Derma E® line of products.
Target, Ulta, and CVS carry pretty full lines of the products,
though not quite all. Walgreens carries a more limited assortment.
It is great to get the products locally!

When I look at this list, I see Target®, Ulta®, Whole Foods®, Walgreens®, Sally Beauty®, GNC®, CVS® - all of which are local to me. What stores will you find Derma E® shelved?

And what do I think about Derma E®? Well, if you read my review of the eye cream (see link above), you'll know that I loved them.

This time around I'm trying two of the products. One has the old packaging and the other has the new look packaging. Same great products inside though!

I found both of these products to be made of ingredients melded into a quality end result that feels nice on my skin that softens and protects. Again, winners!

What makes Derma E® special besides the facts that 1) It works and 2) It is available locally? Well, it is an environmentally conscious brand. Ethical Beauty: Since 1984, our passion for health, wellness and environmental sustainability has grown strong. We have high ethical standards and never compromise on skin health and safety. Our 100% vegan, cruelty-free formulas do not contain parabens, sodium lauryl sulfates, petrolatum, mineral oil, artificial colors, gluten, soy or GMOs. Now that’s honest-to-goodness skin care. Purchases support global communities and the environment.

So watch for the lovely lotus in your favorite store for whichever Derma E® product most suits your skin type. Find them online at www.dermae.com

DISCLOSURE: I received complimentary products to facilitate this review as a sponsored post which was powered by Brandbacker. Opinions are my own. Branding images provided by Derma E with the exception of those labeled as "Vera's Pictures©".

Devera Naturals ~ SNOW FLOWER CRÈME and MIRACLE EYES [Review & Giveaway]

The world of cosmetics is vast, confusing, intriguing, compelling, entrapping, alluring..... and lots of other things that one's mind conjures. Simply said, ladies are particularly prone to delve into cosmetics to enhance and beautify themselves. It was true in ancient times and it is true today.

The products available for us to use for our beautification can be high dollar or home made and they can break-the-bank and still do nothing for you, or you can spend a little and achieve wonderful results.

The story behind the Devera line of skin care product is compellingly touching and especially moving to me. You see, it involves a family struck by breast cancer and how a natural line of products brought good, quality skin care and beauty to a cancer survivor. That product line's history begins with old world secrets from Switzerland that were passed down to the founders of DeVera. Click here

Now a look at two of the Devera Naturals products I had the grand opportunity to try....

SNOW FLOWER CRÈME

Edelweiss plant stem cells have created a new generation of anti-aging products. Edelweiss plant stem cells have been shown to decrease wrinkles by up to 15% in 22 days. Devera Naturals has combined this breakthrough ingredient with Goji Berry Extract for immediate and long term smoothing, lifting and firming.

My thoughts: This facial skin créme has a distinct scent which is not a perfumery type. I can't identify it, but assume it is from an ingredient or combination thereof. Not unpleasant nor overpowering and fades quickly, just different. The skin takes on (mine does) a matte appearance with the use of this créme rather than the shinny, oiled or "dewy" look of other crémes . The feel of the créme is pleasant throughout the day. With continued used I can only expect softening of wrinkle lines (Oh! Those devilish "gifts" of aging!). My skin feels good, soft and supple when I use this and there are absolutely no irritating elements to it.

The lovely Edelweiss flower is a major player
 in this face skin créme. 

MIRACLE EYES

Give this age-defying eye cream one hour and it will reward you with superior hydration and fewer fine lines, thanks to Edelweiss plant stem cells, Goji Berry Extract, hyaluronic acid, and marine extracts which smooth and firm the delicate eye area, while green tea and cucumber reduce puffiness and dark circles.

My thoughts: This is an absolutely lovely eye cream. Totally non-irritating. Refreshing. Silky feeling to the eyes upon application. Refreshing to the skin around the eyes after application and through the day.

I love it.

As a retiree I wear less makeup than during my work years. So Snow Flower Créme and Miracle Eyes with just a touch of blush pretty much completes my day-to-day look.

Where to purchase these products.....  "Since the establishment of Devera Naturals, we have experienced success  connecting with recovering cancer patients at post mastectomy boutiques and hospitals across the country." Please note that many of these vendors are located in cancer center boutiques which may attest to an endorsement that breast cancer patients may be able to beneficially use these products during and after treatment. CLICK HERE

Devera Naturals products contain only naturally produced ingredients and are 100% natural. Maintaining the ‘pure is best’ philosophy You can count on their products will never include harmful ingredients - parabens, petroleum, petroleum derivatives, pesticides, phthalates, or synthetic dyes, colors, or fragrances

One Chat With Vera reader will win these 2 Devera Natural products - "Miracle Eyes" and "Snow Flower Créme"

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ENDS October 5 @ 12:01 a.m. ET

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DISCLOSURE: I received complimentary products to facilitate this review of my honest opinions without compensation. Giveaway prizes will be provided and sent directly to the winner by Devera Naturals. Value of prize ~ $80.