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M2 HP Skin Refinisher – It’s taking years off my face!

Thursday, December 4th, 2008
M2 HP Skin Refinish available at SkinCareRX

M2 HP Skin Refinish available at SkinCareRX

I was sent a bottle of M2 HP Skin Refinish from SkinCareRX, an online company specializing in skin products, to try out and write an honest opinion regarding its efficacy. It is said to use a high-potency combination of Mandelic and Malic Acids to rapidly even skin tone, reduce breakouts, and soften wrinkles – all problems which my aging skin is experiencing.

I’ve used the product three times on the right side of my face. I chose to do this to see if there were noticeable changes.  I also use a 15x mirror so I see every flaw.  Upon the first use I was a bit surprised to find that the product, which is thinner than a lotion, dries to a sticky finish.  Since it’s used at night, before bedtime, I found it strange and didn’t like the way my hair stuck to my face.  By morning it was gummy and rubbed off – a bit annoying.  I didn’t mind the light scent and had no other issues with it except the occasional burning in my eye when I got too close.

Upon the 3rd application, there was a noticeable difference between my left and right side as far as wrinkling around the eye and the crepiness on my upper eyelid. I was so thrilled with the results that I’m now using that 15x mirror to make sure I cover every inch of my right side.  Will it make the deep vertical frown line in my brow go away?  Not likely, but the crows feet and crepiness are showing marked improvement so I’m thrilled.  It hasn’t, so far, made too much difference in the size of my pores, granted I inherited extra-large pores from my mother, but the wrinkle improvement alone is worth the cost of the bottle ($44*).  I’m also looking forward to seeing if it lightens the skin discolorations around my eyes (age spots).

It has reduced my acne. I chose to treat the right side of my face because it’s the side that breaks out more often (yes, even at nearly 50 years old, I have daily breakouts).  So far I’m experiencing about half the normal amount of acne.  The stickiness and later flaking are a small price to pay for the great improvements it’s producing.

The bottle design is attractive and the pop-up lid a fabulous feature. No extra cap to misplace and no accidental dispensing of the product. The amount necessary on a daily basis is just a drop or two, so I expect this 50ml bottle to last several months.

I’ll continue to use the product on my right side for about a month – I expect the improvements to continue and am looking forward to starting it on my left side so it can catch up. Now that I see how fabulous the HP Skin Refinisher is I’ve started looking around the SkinCareRX site for additional products to solve problems that I have.  The website is easy to navigate and you can shop by skin type, problem, brand, or treatment.  I fall under Aging and found a wealth of information there about my skin type.  I especially appreciate that they have subcategories – I’m oily/aging.

I’ll do a follow-up in a few months to let you know if the improvement continues.  I’m pretty confident it will. Special thanks to  for introducing me to this great product.

*My readers get a free $20 Gift Certificate from SkinCareRX! Go to http://skincarerx.com/promo2.html, once there, you’ll be asked for their first name, last name and email address.  Shortly after you’ll receive an email with your unique discount code from ‘promo.sk@skincarerx.com‘ with a subject line ‘SkinCareRx.com Free $20 Gift Certificate. This gift certificate works at any of their three websites (SkinCareRx.com, Apothica.com & SkinBotanica.com). The certificates can not be combined with any other coupon promotion and can not be transferred once it has been partially used.

FROM THE SkinCareRX website:

HOW TO USE IT
In the evening, apply to clean, dry skin. Wait 10-15 minutes before applying moisturizer. Use only every other night for the first two months. If irritation or excess flaking occurs, decrease frequency of application or discontinue use. Daily use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30 is required for best results.
FULL INGREDIENTS
Water, Mandelic Acid, Malic Acid, Algae Extract, PEG-8/SMDI Copolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Polysorbate 60, Isohexadecane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ubiquinone, Hyaluronic Acid, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Squalane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Tetrasodium EDTA
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Princess Dresses Highlighted on DollDiaries.com!

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Check out Doll Diaries to see what they thought about three of our doll dresses!  We appreciate the review and thank Doll Diaries for including us in their shopping reviews.

By the way, many of our doll dresses are on sale through the end of November.

Enjoy!

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Olive Kids – Doing Kids’ Rooms With Style & Grace

Friday, November 7th, 2008
Olive Kids Tea Party Design

Olive Kids Tea Party Design

Olive Kids offers parents and their kids, an affordable alternative to the character based, licensed products. Their emphasis is on color and fun and they believe kids rooms should inspire creativity and play – not be an advertisement for a TV show or movie.

Olive Kids’ bedding designs and coordinating room decor have a nostalgic quality yet are fresh and relevant. Classic kids themes like transportation, pirates, outer space, tea parties, cowboys and more!  We especially love their Tea Party design – sweetly colored teapots with hearts, cupcakes, and flowers.  Many pieces also have coordinating ribbons and trims.

Olive Kids offers complete room decor – bedding, curtains, rugs, drawer pulls, art, and more. Many of the pieces can be personalized as well.

If you’re looking for quality, unique, and charming room decor, take a visit to Olive Kids. We think you’ll enjoy their adorable site as much as we do.

Enjoy!

Pitter Patter Creations, LLC – Celebrate the milestones in style!

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Pitter Patter Creations, LLC carries unique baby shower centerpieces, favors, and gifts – everything you need to throw an amazing shower for that special mother-to-be!  Or to celebrate an important milestone in your little one’s life – from birth, baptism, holiday, and birthday!

Pitter Patter Creations, LLC prides themselves on paying great attention to every little detail and are dedicated to carrying quality, stylish, practical, and unique products. They offer all that for every budget – from small, to the-skies-the-limit!

Many of their items are not found in traditional baby stores and the site specializes in designs by other moms so the items are mom-tested and approved!

Their Baby Shower Boutique includes:

The Pitter Patter Birthday Boutique includes:

There’s also a Holiday & Baptism boutique – everything you need to celebrate the special occasions in your little one’s life.  It’s an adorable site and the owner, Kim, is fabulous.

Enjoy!

Idina Menzel – Loving her New Music – Check it out!

Friday, August 29th, 2008

I’ve loved Idina since her “Rent” days and had the grand pleasure of seeing her in “Wicked”. If you haven’t heard her music yet, click on the link below, you’ll love her, promise!