Product Review: Patricia Wexler Intensive Night Reversal & Repair Creme

I know you ladies love your product reviews so here goes! I’ve been trying out the Patricia Wexler Intensive Night Reversal & Repair Creme for a few weeks. I’m always so afraid with skincare reviews due to my sensitive skin. But I figure I’d try it out and brave the consequences in the name of beauty! Plus, I do have my blemish potion that works great! Sold at Bath & Body Works, the Patricia Wexler Intensive Night Reversal & Repair Creme claims to do the following:

• Visibly lifts and diminishes lines by morning
• Speeds recovery from daily environmental damage
• Targets the appearance of deep expression lines and slackened skin

Now, I am in my last twenty (29!) but they say it’s never to early to start on your anti-aging skin care. And my skin has just been horrible lately especially with tone and texture. So I figure I’d give this a try. I must say I love it! At $42.50 it’s pricier than the other products at Bath & Body Works but it’s a good sized tub. And it’s so creamy that although it states “apply generously” I apply about the same as I would sunscreen or moisturizer. My skin is a bit on the oily side so I don’t do generous. But if your skin is normal or dry I say go for it with the generosity!

It has a light fragrance, nothing to get all excited about but hey, you’re only going to bed right? I have no breakouts from using this and my skin is definitely radiant and did I mention SOFT? I can’t believe it.  Now I can’t say much about the products claims to diminish lines because I don’t have any just yet! On the site, the product has received a 4.2 out of 5 which is definitely not bad. It’s also received a 2008 Siempre Mujer Best of Beauty Awards. This is only one product in a line of products from Patricia Wexler. I definitely suggest you go to your nearest Bath & Body Works to try this one out for yourself! Stay bella!

Product Review: Blemish Potion

This product was received for review by the makers of Blemish Potion. Mami’s Time Out has not been compensated in any way for this review.

I was very interested in this Blemish Potion which by the way I love. I’ve been trying different kinds of acne creams and they weren’t working too well for me at all. Either they did nothing for my pimple or they made my skin flake and get bright red. 

The blemish potion is different from everything I’ve ever tried for a few reasons. One, it’s got a handy little applicator (almost like a nail polish brush without the brush at the end) so you don’t use your fingers to apply. This makes for more precise application right on the pimple. Also, it doubles as a cover up. It goes underneath your makeup and acts like a concealer. You apply twice a day once in the morning under makeup and once again at night. In the morning it’s still there fighting to dry out that pimple.

I love that it attacks the pimple without going overboard. For someone like me with sensitive skin, it just works great at drying out the pimple without giving you a harsh reaction. My pimple was noticeably smaller in a few days without any side effects. It comes in a few different tones, I used light and it was matched as concealer perfectly. You can find Blemish Potion at Amazon for $18. This gets a huge thumbs up from me!

The Workout You Wear: ShaToBu UPDATED

I’ve recently had the chance to try out this new kind of shapewear that is soon to be in stores. We all know the shapewear that is currently available in stores, but ShaToBu is different. It’s a shaper that not only helps you look better with your clothes on, but it helps you tone and burn more calories during everyday activity. It uses natural resistance to help you burn calories while doing things you normally do.

I tried this on to go to my hip hop exercise class. It comfortably covers all the common problem areas: belly, butt and thighs. It wasn’t too hard to slip on and I could definitely feel the difference in the class. When I wore it, I felt like I got more of a workout and was even sweating from the resistance. When I didn’t wear it for my next hip hop class, I didn’t get the same kind of effect.

If you don’t want to wear it out to do daily activities, you should at least try it out when you are at the gym or workout class, and as an extra you should definitely try it while you’re cleaning the house or running errands. That is if you don’t feel comfortable with the idea of wearing it all day long. Imagine using it while doing pilates! That would be double resistance! It comes in sizes from small to 2x large and in buff or black. There are also two styles to choose from, waist to knee or high waist to knee.

You can order it online and it’s coming soon to major retailers throughout the US. Stay tuned for more info!

ETA: While I had a positive experience with wearing ShaToBu to a hip hop class, given the way the product is designed, the brand recommends the garment to be worn ONLY for low impact activities for both safety issues and to achieve the desired results.

Product Review: Covergirl Clean Makeup

This product was received for review from Fleishman-Hillard on behalf of Covergirl. Mami’s Time Out has not been paid for this review. You can always count on an honest review from Mami’s Time Out.

You know how they say that a scent can bring back memories? I don’t know who “they” are but they are pretty smart! Covergirl has revamped their makeup but it has the same fragrance. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it right? But when I opened the product to try it on it took me back to the days when my Mami used to get her makeup done in the bathroom and I used to sit on the toilet and watch her. In her glory days, my Mami used to get dressed up to the nines just to go to work. She always owned her own beauty salon and on Saturdays she would work in heels with her hair and makeup done. To her it was the image she was portraying about her business.

But I digress. See how scent can really take you back! That was like 20 years ago. Covergirl is obviously a great product since it’s been around for so long. As well as being so affordable! I received both a liquid and powder formula. I am more partial to liquid than powder so I tried that. The liquid had great coverage besides that great scent. The foundation didn’t match that well but that could be easily fixed. The only problem is that the range of skin tones vary from store to store and what one store carries another one might not. With my sensitive skin there aren’t that many drug store products that I can use. Thankfully, Covergirl is one of the products I can use. They are really targeting minorities with a rainbow of skin tones and using celebrities such as Dania Ramirez and Queen Latifah to promote the product.

They are also giving back!

COVERGIRL Clean Makeup transforms you into your most beautiful you without breaking your wallet.  The same is true of the COVERGIRL Clean Makeup for Clean Water Campaign: It delivers clean drinking water to needy areas around the world, transforming lives for mere pennies a day.  It’s a beautiful thing! Check out www.covergirl.com/cleanforclean  and enter to help provide safe drinking to children in need and also learn more about the COVERGIRL Clean Makeup for Clean Water Campaign.

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Product Review: Organix Shampoo and Conditioner

This product was received for review by a Public Relations company. Mami’s Time Out has in no way been compensated for its review. You can always count on an honest review from Mami’s Time Out.

I recently had the chance to review Organix Lavender Soymilk Shampoo and Conditioner as well as coconut milk leave in treatment. Since I’m always on the lookout for products that can help me restore my hair to its original luster I thought this was a good fit for me. From the website:

Fortifying Lavender Soymilk Shampoo & Conditioner
An irresistible infusion of soothing lavender, rich in essential oils to nourish your hair follicles while ultra whipped soymilk proteins instantly fortifies, heals and conditions, along with vitamins and marigold oil to moisturize your tresses, leaving hair strengthened, silky, and frizz-free. This fortifying blend of organic lavender with ultra whipped soymilk proteins and marigold oil provides for a totally indulgent experience for longer stronger hair.

I definitely could use this! When it said Frizz Free I was in! I have reviewed other frizz fighting products before which work well but Organix is a bit more pocket and purse friendly at only $6.99. You can also find it in local drugstores as well as Amazon.com. It smells absolutely divine, the only thing is that the shampoo has a weird type of texture close to a gel. Once you rub it between your hands with some water you’re good. The bottle is also eco-friendly.
I must say that even a few days after using the shampoo my hair looks very cute! And I realized this morning (washed and blow dried it about two days ago) that I haven’t used any extra smoothing serums or frizz free products! Hopefully this will make my blow out last longer due to no heavy product buildup! You can get Organix Shampoo Lavender Soy Milk for only $6.49 at Amazon.

I also tried the Nourishing Coconut Milk Instant Repair Treatment. From the website:

Nourishing Coconut Milk Instant Repair Treatment
Organix Coconut Milk Instant Repair Treatment is a totally indulgent unique blend of organic weightless coconut oil, silk and keratin proteins formulated to repair and prevent the effects of damage do to biological, environmental and mechanical aging while restoring vibrance and bounce.

This was another great product, it smelled so good! Even today a few days later, I can still smell the Lavender and Coconut in my hair! Loves! Definitely a must buy!

Product Review: Kat Von D’s Fragrance Sinner

This product was received as a Christmas gift and I haven’t been compensated for its review. You can always count on an honest review from Mami’s Time Out.

So I figured I can review my Christmas presents! : ) I was blessed this Christmas with a few of my favorite things. Hubby had a very limited budget and I can’t believe he got so much with so little! I am very impressed. I think that my bargain shopping has rubbed off on him a bit!

One of my Christmas gifts was Kat Von D’s Fragrance Sinner. She has two scents, Sinner and Saint. Sinner was labeled a bit more mysterious and woodsy, I’m all about woodsy fragrances. This is a bit more spicier than what I’m used to but it’s a great winter scent. It’s only available at Sephora from $16-$55. What kind of scents do you like?

Product Review: Ninja Master Prep

This product was sent to me for review by Alpaytac, Inc. I have not been in any way compensated for this review. You can always count on an honest review from Mami’s Time Out.

I received the Ninja Master Prep a few weeks ago for review. But with the holidays and everything else going on I haven’t had a chance to try it out until just now. I used the Ninja Master Prep to make Coquito at a friend’s house. I brought all my ingredients over and set up the Ninja Master Prep . At first, we were both a bit confused since it doesn’t look like your ordinary blender. But we got it together and I started mixing the ingredients. One thing I liked was that it came with its own recipe book for smoothies and food that can be prepared using the Ninja Master Prep. It doesn’t have any settings though like a regular blender does and you have to push the button to make it blend. It’s also kind of loud. All in all it did do the job.

The Ninja Master Prep comes with two Pods, a pitcher to make smoothies and the Mini Master Prep which is perfect for chopping. You can find the Ninja Master Prep online at Amazon.

Product Review: Satina Hand Mirrors

These mirrors are a great compliment to the brushes that I reviewed from Brush Love. They come in great funky colors and can be held in your hand or snapped to become a desktop mirror. One side is regular and the other side is 3x magnification. This is great for either a quick touch up at the office or for your use at home. It’s 4.5 inches wide by 4 inches tall. The price is also perfect at $9.98. This is very handy for the makeup diva. It also comes in hot pink and lime green. Happy shopping!

Product Review: Thermal Round Barrel Hair Brush

This product was sent by International Beauty Products for review. Mami’s Time Out has not been compensated in any way for this review. You can always count on an honest review from Mami’s Time Out.

This brush is a must-have for every curly haired chica that loves to blow dry their hair! At only $12.98, this brush helps reduce frizz. It’s round and aerated so air can flow right through the brush. The barrel is also ceramic which heats up with the blow dryer. It cuts the time down in half…literally! It’s very light weight and great to use but I did get burned once or twice when my finger slipped on the barrel. Nothing too crazy but it definitely heats up! It’s 2.25" around and dried my hair in about 20 minutes compared to the usual 40! Not only that, but my hair needed minimal shining product afterwards, it left it smooth and silky! The secret to a professional style is professional tools. This one is definitely one you need to make it look like you just stepped out of the salon! You can find these and other brushes at a great price at Brush Love.

Product Review: Brushlab Mirror Brush Combo

This brush was sent to me for review by International Beauty Products. Mami’s Time Out has not been compensated for this review. You can always expect an honest review from Mami’s Time Out.

This brush is another great quality brush from brush love. It’s a hot pink brush with a mirror in the back. I think this brush is pretty handy for touch ups during the day. It has the nylon ball-tipped bristles that you can use for styling or detangling. And at $9.98 it’s a great price! The only thing I wish it was a bit smaller.  Unless you carry around a big bag, this is a not a travel sized brush. It would work fine in an overnight bag or a book bag though. Or for your teen daughter or niece in school it would be perfect. The color is cute and it will work in a locker or book bag. It would also be great for the office. Great gift for $9.98 and again you can include some sample sized hair products or lotion to make a cute gift set. You also get a free gift with every purchase at brush love so what’s not to love?

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