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Northern, Virginia, United States
I am a mother of 3, an educated homemaker, a MAKE-UP ARTIST and Fashionista. I love to live life lavishly and enjoy the finer things in life all while saving money...
Come read about how to live FABULOUS while paying FRUGAL prices...

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Acne Free 3 Step Facial Cleansing System Review

WATCH MY REVIEW (First Vlog Ever!!) OR READ AT THE VERY BOTTOM!!!



This is my first vlog to start with so please be kind!

This is me doing my review of the AcneFree, 
"24 HOUR ACNE CLEARING SYSTEM"


Here is some product info from the company sponsored site AcneFree.com:
"DERMATOLOGIST RECOMMENDED FOR:
The most common skin disorder — moderate acne. Occasional breakouts typically include small blackheads, whiteheads and blemishes."
*It caries a 5/5 star rating at "AcneFree.com"*



Here is some additional info about the AnceFree System from the Amazon.com market:
"See results in as little as 3 days! Clinically proven to fight acne 24/7. Breakthrough time-released Benzoyl Peroxide formula. For all skin types and ethnicities. For all ages - teens to adults. Dermatologist preferred 3-step system for acne. A major breakthrough in acne treatments. Time released Benzoyl Peroxide formula works 24/7. Is powerful yet non-irritating. Use the Acne-Free 3-Step System every day, twice a day. Even after acne clears, continue using for preventative care. Step 1 - Purifying Cleanser: Purifies, gently exfoliates dead skin cells and removes clogging dirt, oil and impurities leaving skin fresh and clean. Non-irritating formula, delivers Benzoyl Peroxide directly onto skin to attach and eliminate bacteria. Step 2 - Renewing Toner: Gently remove dead skin cells and revitalize and renew with this skin balancing formula. Deeply penetrates to remove excess oil leaving skin feeling clean, fresh and perfectly toned. Prepares skin for Step 3. Step 3 - Repairing Lotion: Fast working medicine provides the most effective acne prevention available. Attacks bacteria to kill acne and blackheads before they start. Breakthrough Time-Released Benzoyl-Peroxide provides all day oil control and works 24/7 to keep pores acne-free! Made in USA."
*It caries a 3.5/5 star rating at "Amazon.com"*



that I would get some of my re views up as soon as I could!



So here it is!



I would like to note when I bought this from my local shoppers I paid $24.99 for this system, however on their site it is $19.99, with $7.45 shipping for a total of $27.44.....




FOR ALL VIEWERS I PAID FOR ALL THESE PRODUCTS ON MY OWN AND THESE OPINIONS ARE MY PERSONAL ONES, IN NO WAY WAS I COMPENSATED FOR THESE PRODUCTS OR THIS VIDEO!!!



Thanks For Stopping By and I Hope This Helps If Your Considering This Product!!!!



Sincerely,
Megan

BOTTOM LINE 

(in my opinion)!!!

Watch the video, and buy the product, this stuff in my opinion bet ProActive, and Clinique 3 steps butt's!!! 

This product is awesome, I DID notice a difference within the fist 24 hours, and was clear by day 3!!!!

Its $20-$25 bucks and if it works you're looking at $300 a year for a flawless, for me a flawless face means a lot of savings in: Foundations, Concealers, Cover-ups, Blemish Control Tx (once I bought from Bare Minerals it was $27.00 for a 3g jar and didn't even work AT ALL!), skin corrector and blemish pencils!!!
^I'd honestly probably save^

Let's do the math!!
...........
$500 in base/foundation type makeup per year
- the $300 in AcneFree for 12 months 
^ (12x$25)
= $200 saved using AcneFree compared to what was spent covering my blemishes before


!~*BROKEN DOWN*~!
(THIS MEANS I SAVE $200 COMPARED TO THE PREVIOUS YEAR on what I used to cover NOT FIX, and I HAVE CLEAR SKIN!!!)

!!!!WINNING!!!!

A YOGURT *TO DIE FOR* EVERYONE MUST TRY!!!!

I WANT TO WRITE A QUICK THUMBS UP RAVE ABOUT THIS YOGURT I TRIED TODAY AND WAS KNOCKED OFF MY SEAT!!!


LITERALLY IT WAS AN ORGASM IN MY MOUTH!!!
FORGET BETTER THAN SEX CAKE, OR DEATH BY CHOCOLATE!!!


This is an AWESOME TASTING, HEALTHY and AFFORDABLE Treat I Stumbled on @ Walmart in the Manassas Mall...... 





It was so delicious as I was eating it I found myself making mild moans of Ecstasy for the sheer amazing taste in my mouth!! I also started PHOTOGRAPHING the yogurt as I was eating so I could share with my readers.

WHY I AM SHARING OUT OF EVERYTHING A YOGURT!!!! 
Well all the ♥ statements ♥ below sum up the best yogurt I have ever had!!!!

♥ It was so rich and vibrant with colors. 


♥ It comes in diferent varieties: 
 Fage Total Classic
 Fage Total 2%
 Fage Total 0%

  • ♥ Delicious Flavors: ♥ 
  • ......
  • ♦ Classic and 2% 
  • • Strawberry 
  • • Peach
  • • Cherry
  • • Honey
  • • Blueberry
  • • Plain Individual Sized
  • • Plain Family Sized
  • ......
  • ♦  FOR THE 0% 
  • • Cherry-Pomegrante
  • • Blueberry-Acai
  • • Honey
  • • Mango-Guanabana
  • • Strawberyy-Goji
  • • Plain Individual Sized
  • • Plain Family Sized

♥ Their Awesome Website Has Some GREAT LOOKING & EASY RECIPES 
(Everything from Snacks, Lunches, Dinners & Desserts)  
  click the dish name to go to the link  
Caramelized Apple Brulee

TO

Lamb Cutlets With An Herb Crust And Yogurt Dressing

  • ♥ Creamy Texture (Not Like Some Runny Ones I've Had) 

Don't mind my CRAZY sparkly Zebra high tops!!!
  • ♥ Great Value 
(I'd check Wal-Mart fist since they tend to be cheaper than most food retail stores & most mass retailers.)

  • ♥ Healthy and Filling (speaking of 1 serving/container) 

This is a just a few!!!!!
That is the Cherry I ate!!!!

  • ♥ SUPER BONUS!!!!! My 10 month old and 5 year love and EAT IT UP as well!!! 
  • (side note.....)
  • AND THEY ARE PICKY KIDDOS!!!! 

IN MY OPINION:
LADIES & GENTS YOU MUST TRY THIS!!!!!
I enjoyed it as my lunch with some carrots and ranch, not all together of course!!!
I was able to enjoy every bite, and wanted to savor it!!!
I was able to share it with my 10 month old and still feel satisfied!
I HAD THE 2% Cherry, and I am buying the rest of the flavors next time I go grocery shopping!!!!
The only MINOR grip I have is I eat my yogurt by scooping some yogurt then some cherry sauce on the side. (I don't mix it up!) And near the end of the yogurt I had run out of Cherry sauce! So that as I see it is the only small flaw!!!! 
Yet it tasted so good I was OVERALL very pleased...
Those last few bites I fed Baby Aj, and he was full!!!
TRUST ME YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED AND FOR UNDER $1.25! 
CAN YOU GO WRONG WITH THAT PRICE?


LASTLY I RECOMMEND CHECKING OUT THE LINK BELOW TO THEIR SITE THEY ARE SPONSORING AN AWESOME GIVE AWAY!!!!

^CLICK HERE TO ENTER^
♥ Greece is a land of tradition, good living and extraordinary beauty. ♥ 
♥  The place where FAGE all started. Come experience it with us. ♥ 
♥ First-class* round-trip airfare. ♥ 
World class luxury, sea-view hotel accommodations for 8 days and 7 nights. ♥ 
♥ Tour Athens, Crete and the FAGE Factory! ♥ 

Just a Few Quick Savings "Free Redbox, and Coach Code" To Share! And some FAMILY PHOTOS!

THOUGHT I'D SHARE BEFORE BED!!!

So, in my opinion if you are taking the time to read my blog then you want to know who the person you are reading about is, not only because of my thoughts and opinions but as to who I am and my family.....

WELL HERE TO SHARE IS SANTA 2011 PHOTOS

This indeed is my b/f's 5 year old Princess Adrianna, I did her hair and makeup!
YOU KNOW WHAT SHE KNEW SHE LOOKED GOOD!!!!
She is a Very Cute Kid!


THE FINAL PRODUCT,
His daughter, and our son!!!
PERFECT!!!

NOW FOR A FEW GREAT DEALS:
(right before bed)

^click here to sign up^
"25% Off any FULL priced IN-STORE, not including outlets, purchase between Dec. 16- Dec. 19th of 2011"



They, Coach, are calling it their Holiday Fan Event!

What I want you to do is click the link above the photo with the arrow and click here pointing, 

"Like" Coach® on facebook and click the red box in the photo above, which is a screen shot from my facebook.

Register for your code and keep in mind it is 25% Off any FULL priced IN-STORE, not including outlets, purchase between Dec. 16th- Dec. 19th of 2011.



ALSO



^click here to sign up^

About Smile360.com
Directly From There Site, An Explanation of the Program

"Why smiley360.com? Of course, our answer to this question is, "Why NOT smiley360.com?" But you probably want to hear a bit more. No problem :-)


smiley360.com powers your social media networks.

And it empowers you, too. Joining the smiley360.com community gives you something to talk about. It gives you more to share with your network—online AND face-to-face. smiley360.com members get inside and exclusive looks at new brands, new products, and new online content—how cool is that?


Be a Part of Something Big.

The smiley360.com community is 300,000 strong, and growing. That's a lot of consumer power, all in one place. In today's marketplace, brands need—and want —to know your opinion. smiley360.com members provide valuable feedback about popular brands, and that feedback can actually collectively drive the market. 
We matter.


Be Heard. Be Happy.

Do you love to try new things? Haven't you ever tried a new product and thought, "This would be so much better if…" Well, as a smiley360.com member, you can provide that kind of feedback directly to the source. Your opinion matters. And as a fringe benefit, you'll earn status in the smiley360.com community, which has its own perks, rewards, and opportunities. It's a win-win situation, really."

SCREEN SHOT OF SMILE360.COM
(from my account, you can see the Redbox "mission I have on the right side, and my smile bank on the left.)


MY OPINIONS THUS FAR:

I have been signed up since June, 2011, I don't check this site often but both times I have I was able to register for a "mission." 
THIS SITE IS COOL SINCE NO MONEY IS NEEDED YOU GET TO BE PART OF "MISSIONS" and GET TO EARN FREEBIES JUST FOR PROVIDING FEEDBACK AND USING WORD OF MOUTH SHARING!!!!!! 
YOU EARN SMILES AND USE THAT AS CURRENCY on Smile360.com, THESE SMILES HELP YOU TO UNLOCK/ QUALIFY FOR MORE "MISSIONS." 

BASICALLY:
I TOTALLY SUGGEST CHECKING IT OUT!!!


THEY ARE CURRENTLY RUNNING A REDBOX "MISSION" and YOU GET A FREE RENTAL IF YOU TAKE A 2 MIN SURVEY AND QUALIFY!!!!

AGAIN ALL THEY ASK IS AT THE END OF YOUR RENTAL YOU RATE YOU EXPERIENCE AND PASS IT ON! VIA SOCIAL MEDIA, VLOGGING, BLOGGING, SURVEYS, FEEDBACK, and as stated GOOD OLD WORD OF MOUTH!!!






Monday, December 12, 2011

UPDATE!!! NO VOXBOX YET!!!!

SO, I WAS PROVEN WRONG AND POST MAIL DELIVERY, FOUND I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE MY VOXBOX!!! 

SAD TO SAY THE LEAST!!!!


However over the next few days I will be doing a page review for each of the following products:



  • COVERGIRL Lash Blast Mascara Kit
    • Mascara, Liner,& ShadowSmokey Eye Kit
      • Mascara, Liner,& Shadow
        • Glamorous Look
          • Retails around $15.00
  • AcneFree Clear Pores and Skin System 
    • 3-Step Set
      •  (Purifying Solution,Renewing Toners, & Repair Gel)
        • Retails around $24.99


  • L'Oreal Paris Youth Code Regenerating Skincare Kit
    • Day Lotion, Day/Night Cream, Eye Cream
      • Retails around $34.99
  • Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips by Sally Hansen 
    • In Glitz Blitz; SKU #4408-27
      • Retails around $10.00


THIS IS NOT ME THIS WAS TAKEN FROM ONLINE TO SHOW THE ITEM!!!






HOLIDAY
VOX-BOX
PRE BOX REVIEW!!!

ABOUT INFLUENSTER:
(A FREE TO JOIN PROGRAM)

First, You Join Influenster.com, you build your profile and begin unlocking badges that correlate to your lifestyle and preferences. 

These badges are limited on how many you can unlock so choose wisely.

Then based upon your activity with the company and badges you have successfully unlocked, you may qualify for their current or upcoming “VoxBox." 
(HERE IS A SCREEN SHOT OF MY INFLUESNTER PROFILE, you can see my badges on the right and about the holiday VoxBox in the middle!)


Then if you indeed qualify you will receive an email, you then decide to opt in or out. 

IF YOU OPT IN YOU WILL GET THE BOX!!!!
You will then receive email updates as to the start date of the VoxBox, the VoxBox send dates and it is all for FREE, YES FREE!!!!

The only requirement is that you REVIEW THE PRODUCTS HONESTLY AND THROUGH WITH BLOGS, VLOGS, and GOOD OLD WORD OF MOUTH....

The VoxBoxes contain full-size products all based around a certain theme, hence you unlocking applicable badges is an integral part of the process.

ALSO DEPENDING ON HOW ACTIVE YOU ARE:
FACEBOOK,
TWITTER,
VLOGGING,
COMMENTING,
BLOGGING,
WORD OF MOUTH,
and YOUR REVIEWS....
CAN ALL HELP YOU QUALIFY FOR NEW AND UPCOMING BOXES!!!!



Check out some of the products THIS HOLIDAY VOX BOX SEASON, I'll be testing when my box finally arrives: 

Introducing imPress, the revolutionary way to apply nail polish!  Featuring advanced technology, this product delivers a salon-perfect manicure in seconds - simply peel off, press on, and you’re done (no drying time!).  imPress comes in 36 colors and patterns, including trendy brights, fun prints, classic darks and animal prints.   

As seen right here, this is the TRY ON APPLICATION (in a SCREEN SHOT) on the website linked above, feel free to go play around:




Also if you go to the link attached for imPRESS nails and scroll to the bottom right of the page you will see an Icon that looks like this!
CLICK IT, PRINT IT, BUY IT and TRY IT!!!!!



Renew the skin with NEW Softsoap® Coconut Scrub bar soap. Enriched with crushed coconut extract, this bar soap gently exfoliates to renew your skin’s surface, while helping retain natural moisture for soft, supple skin.  Also comes in two other exotic fragrances: Juice Pomegranate & Mango Infusions and Sweet Honeysuckle & Orange Peel.



Montagnue Jeunesse’s face masks are jam packed with the most delicious natural ingredients and are bursting with luscious juicy fragrances. Influensters will receive one of the following flavors: Strawberry Souffle, Cucumber Peel Off, Passion Peel Off, Dead Sea Mud, & Fruit Smoothie. 




I will take detailed photos and write a complete review, in the meanwhile if your excited and want to try their products they have an online special as follows:

FYI: The sample sizes can be found at most drug stores and mass retailers that carry beauty products!

Straight from the city that never sleeps, New York Color’s Liquid Lipshine is uptown style at a down-to-earth price.  With pure pigments that create a 3-D gloss effect and vitamin E that provides shine and moisture, this product is perfect to keep lips looking and feeling fabulous this season.  Comes in 10 shades from neutral nude, to berries & fuchsias.

I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT COLOR I WILL BE TESTING BUT I WILL GIVE A DETAILED BLOG!



Whether it’s before a holiday party, date or meeting, pop Mentos Pure Fresh Gum for a quick refresh!  The crunchy outer shell conceals a green tea extract core that provides an immediate burst of coolness for long-lasting fresh breath.  Its unique container keeps gum protected in your purse! 




Made from only 2-9 ingredients, each LĂ„RABAR is a delicious blend of just fruits, nuts and spices. Pure and simple, just as nature intended. I find the review @http://walking.about.com/od/snacks/gr/larabar.htm to be the most appealing!!!! 


"The Larabar is a tasty raw food energy bar whose ingredient list is so short you can't believe it - fruit, nuts, and a spice or two. No gluten, no dairy, no soy. The consistency of the bar is excellent - no coatings to melt, easy to break in half, but it doesn't crumble, easy to chew. Really perfect for munching while walking. And the taste - fantastic, with no weird flavors from additives.""


-They come in 19 flavors and is a gluten free energy bars made from minimal, pure ingredients. 





Some Influensters will receive:

The makers of Proactiv, America’s number one acne system, announce the launch of a new unique one-step Wash-in Treatment that washes powerful breakout fighting medicine into pores to help kill bacteria that causes pimples and treat existing ones while moisturizing to protect the skin.  With no parabens or sulfates, this product is suitable for all skin types.



Take lashes from fine to fabulous. Simply brush on bare lashes, let dry, then apply mascara. Lengthens and thickens lashes; conditions them so they're healthier, too. Small brush simplifies application. 

THIS IS THE PICTURE FROM THE PRODUCTS SITE!!!

THIS IS THE PRODUCT ITSELF from the site as well!




Test a sample of Garden Botanika’s light, sheer breeze of fragrance to refresh you throughout the day. Heart fragrance blends the sheer scent of florals with tones of cedar, citrus and a hint of musk.  This is Garden Botanika’s best selling fragrance!



I PROMISE TO GIVE HONEST FEEDBACK, and NOT be influenced by receiving these items for free!

I will provide a blog and detailed review for every item I recieve. 

I will also post a picture and list any and all items I receive when my VOX BOX arrives!!!


I want to give credit to all companies which are linked in titles and the blog (http://babyadventuretime.blogspot.com/2011/12/influenster-holiday-voxbox-its-official.html) where I found the contents and researched to fill in gaps and give the readers detailed information!