Review: Pantene Damage Detox & Deep Cleanse

Hey there!

Your hair does not enjoy your summer adventures as much as you do. Pool, sun and salty water added to the daily toxins everywhere, can cause a lot of damage to one of the most precious and notable parts of your body.

This time I'm reviewing a product I talked to you about some weeks ago [ post here ]. I've been using it for more than a month and have already seen the results.

Deep Cleanse Shampoo and Conditioner:
At first I thought it was making my hair look dull and wanted to go back to the one I tried before, but as I kept using it day by day, I discovered the damage repair was a long-term process. I noticed it was regaining strength and was definitely starting to look healthier and stronger. It felt like giving my hair a boost of proteins and vitamins with each wash.

Weekly Deep Cleanse Shampoo:
Pros, pros and more pros! This shampoo makes my hair feel so weightless and deeply clean... totally/absolutely clean. So fresh you'll wanna wash it every day, even though you can't, because this one is made to use once a week.

Weekly Rehab Cream:
I guess the Weekly Deep Cleanse Shampoo works so roughly on your hair, you have to use this intensive conditioner treatment so you don't lose shine. It's the perfect combination with the weekly shampoo!

You can take a look at my actual hair in [ this post ].


Are you ready to detox your hair this summer?

xx,
Teresa

Review: Lorac Blush/Bronzer Duo

 A couple of weeks ago I was looking for a new blush.  There are two things I would never leave my house without: mascara and blush.  It is my everyday makeup, very simple.  I used to have a pinky blush from Too Faced and a matte bronzer from Rimmel London.  

One day I went through my e-mail and found a great offer from Sephora: With any purchase online you get a bag filled with Sephora samples and you can choose between three options.  This was the perfect time to buy my new blush... and there it was... Pink and Bronzer, two in one!  Then brand? Lorac.  I've never try anything from Lorac, so I decided to go ahead and order.  I chose: In the Glow Kit and with the points I had in my account, I also ordered a Clinique Kit for FREE!  Not to mention other three samples you can always get when purchasing at Sephora... win!

Here's the total for my order:

And this is all I got:

[ good sample sizes and everything smells and works amazingly great! ]

[ The St. Tropez body lotion gives a beautiful soft tan to your skin 

and the Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil leaves your hair shiny and with a tropical smell. ]

 1. Okay, this blush is the best option I could've get!!! 

2. Both colors are matte, with a minimum sparkly touch.

3. I actually place the brush on the center to get both colors and the result is dreamy.

 4. My face looks so natural, but alive at the same time.  

5. Makes my skin look creamy and soft.  

6. Long-lasting... VERY!

7. I found no cons with this product = highly recommended!

This was one of the better beauty shoppings I've done in 2012.

I don't regret anything.

Love,

Teresa

The Body Shop Launch @ Puerto Rico

For the first time ever, The Body Shop, the original, natural, and ethical beauty brand with over 2,700 stores in 63 markets worldwide, made its debut in Sears department stores Puerto Rico on October 19, 2012.  The Body Shop launched four shop-in-shop stores within Sears, whose position as a premier beauty retailer in Puerto Rico made it the ideal partner for this exciting venture.  The first four locations will opened in Plaza las Americas, Mayaguez, Ponce and Hatillo. 

I was invited to the official launch, but I was sick by then and couldn't attend.  That's why they sent me a box filled with some of their amazing products:

 
The Favorites:

 [ feet peppermint treatment and almond scent cream for hands and body = heaven! ]

 The Unexpected:

[ I'm constantly trying new facial cleansers and lately I'm into herbal teas. 
Can't wait to try these, because they seem refreshing and relaxing! ]

The versatile:

[ I don't use bath crystals, but these smell so good, I had to them somehow.
Air refreshers for my car and room!  I placed a little amount inside a fabric piece and close it with a ribbon! 
(will show a tutorial later). ]



Love,
Teresa 

[ Ps. I hope any follower from the East Coast is fine after Hurricane Sandy.. xx ] 

Youth H2O: Another beauty product you should have!

 About two weeks ago I finished trying the new Age Defying Energy Shot: Youth H2O.  They sent me a box before the official launch so I could try it first and be sponsored by them.  This product launched on September 5th and it's a new alternative to look and feel younger. This is a daily caffeine free drink made with organic super-foods that adapts to your body's needs.  

Today I'm sharing my experience with this drink by 
letting you guys know the pros and cons I found while trying it!

Pros:

- The bottle size is cute and perfect to carry anywhere.

- I suffer from migraine and while I was drinking Youth H2O, I had none! 

- More energy during the day.

- Helped me focus and concentrate.

- Actually, my face looked rested and brighter. 

Cons:
  - The after-taste isn't delicious, but it is okay to drink very cold with some ice or mixed with some juice.
- Maybe it has nothing to do with the product, but I felt very hungry after drinking it.
- Heavy on an empty stomach, so accompany it with some snack or lunch.

My Glam: September

This is one of my least favorite boxes since I got MyGlam.  The cosmetic bag is strong and elegant, but the contents inside didn't impress me as much as the past months.  One of the reasons may be that I don't get impress by small-sized products and that I don't like lip-gloss (especially pink).

Inside the box:

1. Circus Nail Polish
2. Mirabella eye-shadow
3. Jane Lip-gloss
4. MONOI Repairing split and sealer
5. London Soho New York Smudge Brush

Box highlights:

[ I ADORE hair products, so this is definitely a plus.  

The smell is deliciously warm and makes my ends look shiny. ]

[ This matches my cosmetic bag because they are the same brand.

I can't stop using it.  It makes it so easy applying light to my eyes in the mornings.

Soft, big and cute! ]

[ It looks like pink, but the real color is intensely purple.
I'm not a fan of this color, but now I have the entire Circus collection! ]

Love,
Teresa

My Glam: August

This is only getting better.

Each month I got more and more surprised by My Glam. 
The color this month was definitely PINK and the theme: Endless Summer.

 Inside the box:
- Eclos Plant Based Beauty is a line of non-greasy-refreshing 

creams that are perfect to keep your face moisturized during the the hot weather.

- The Demeter roll on perfume is the right shape 

and size for the tinniest purse.  Okay smell.

- The Salty Cosmetics glitter-ish shadow is great to carry on your bag as 
well and this tone gives a glowing-alive touch to the eyes.

[ more reviews below ]

  
Box highlights:

 [ From the same line of July's box, this Circus bright-super-girly color is perfect for the summer closure, but I'm only wearing it on my feet, since it may be too much for work.  ]

[ I prefer matte lipstick instead of the glossy ones, but this one smells like 
bubble gum and it is irresistible. ]

How was your Labor Day weekend?!
xx
Teresa

Review: Sephora Mini Shopping

 I visited Sephora last week in search of a new face powder.  I didn't know which one to choose and that's why I decided to ask one of the employees, who put me in a chair and started to apply make-up to my almost nude face.  He teached me what a primer does to the whole make-up.  It is a gel-base to make powder last longer and also absorbs oil.  I had some accumulated points in my Sephora card, so I redeemed them to get the face primer and then I bought the face powder he used: Hello Flawless from Benefit.  I loved the final result and it was a better shopping day thanks to the job he did.  My mom told me my face looked healthy and even.  Too bad I didn't take any pictures of me, meh!

Pros:

1) Really good texture.
2) The color is perfect for my skin tone.

2) One brush for a natural look and a sponge to cover up imperfections.

3) Very cute case.

Cons:  

1) A bit expensive: $35.

2) When you use the brush it gets kinda messy because lose powder gets everywhere.

 The Primer:

Love,
Teresa

My Glam: July

 I literally screamed when I saw this month's bag.  The best one so far.  

Good sizes, useful stuff, summer-sexy products!  Here's the review...

 1. This was the less impressing item from the package.  Even though it has a great smell, there's nothing that special about it.  Great size to bring to the beach...

2. Leaves hair very shiny, but the smell is kinda strong.

3.  Once I tried Say Yes to Carrots Hair Conditioner.  I stopped using it because it was very expensive and not that easy to find at the drugstore.  These facial towelettes are refreshing and gentle to the skin, since the base is cucumber and most of us are beach-burn.  I'm actually thinking about purchasing them!

4. In my opinion, one of the highlights of this month's gift.  This is a magic marker that works as blush and lipstick.  When I saw it, I said to myself: IMPOSSIBLE!  Then I was shocked to find out it really works and how beautiful the color is.  It is more resistant than regular lipstick and has a perfect size to carry on your purse.

5.  The second highlight of the package.  I fell in love with this one!  Here's the review I made last week: [ click ].

Box Highlights:

Ps. How cute is the cosmetic bag?!

Love,

Teresa

My Glam: June Box

This is the first month I only receive My Glam, since I cancelled my subscription with Birchbox on May.  As always, the box was AMAZING!  Sample sizes?  BIG!  I actually think some of them are regular size.  Everything in this box works for me: semi-permanent eye-liner, pink lipstick & frizz control cream?  I think that's screaming out loud my name.  

Here's a review of  every single piece...

 [ Let's start with the cosmetic bag... way too pretty!  

The theme this month was "Out All Night" ]

[ This intense black eye-liner is so easy to apply it's ridiculous. I tried it some days ago and it really stays on all night. I only noticed that it may stain the upper part of your eye while it is still wet, so wait 'til it completely dries before opening your eyes. ]

 [ This rose tone lipstick is very smooth and gives a shine to your lips that's perfect for summer.  The color is named Georgia. ]

 [ I really don't know if it's my new conditioner: Renewing Maroccan Organ Oil, or is this frizz control cream, but my hair is very shiny and manageable lately.  The smell is refreshing and clean. ]

[ The cream is very nice and as it says in the package, looks like really works against pollution and sun burn. ]

What's your opinon about this box?
What did you receive?


Love,
Teresa