This post was sponsored by Secret® as part of a sampling activation for Crowdtap. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review."

 Have you ever had one of those days when stress overtakes you? Suddenly you realize you are wearing a light colored t-shirt dress, the longer you sit the more nervous you get. Not to worry any longer with Secret Clinical strength antiperspirant and deodorant. No longer do I worry about wetness or stains when the situation gets out of control. I stay dry and fresh and yes it does last up to 48 hours. I am pleased to be part of this sampling, now I can go about any activity with more confidence.

Curél® Hydra Therapy

*This post is sponsored by  #CurelSkincare #sponsored   I received product for review free from @crowdtap

I dislike having dry skin and was offered the chance at trying the new Curel Hydra Therapy that is water activated. At first, I was not sure if this would be a perfect fit, but I did have dry skin and as the seasons change it tends to be a problem. 

My experience with this product was a positive one. However using it while in the shower left a slight residue and made the tub slick. I then decided to use it after I got out of the shower still wet and it worked wonderfully without any clean up. It made my skin soft and supple again and I did not have the dry crackle look on my skin. I had been using another product, but stopped so this product and the other could be compared. Hydra Therapy worked faster and moisturized my skin a little better.  I would definitely recommend this to others that are looking for a substantial hydration and moisturizer.  

AVEENO ULTRA-CALMING®

Relaxing Nighttime Routine

AVEENO ULTRA-CALMING® MAKEUP REMOVING WIPES

A wonderful experience a very soothing clean for my sensitive skin with a boost of calming scent. It did not leave my face red or rudy, but clean and fresh removing all my makeup and dirt accumulation for the day. This post was sponsored by AVEENO® as part of a sampling activation for Crowdtap. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.

I  like using AVEENO® ULTRA-CALMING® MAKEUP REMOVING WIPES as part of my nighttime routine, because it is fast, easy and soothing. It also leaves me more time to decompress from a day of caregiving that can be taxing on the mind and journaling can be very cathartic. Less time on skin care gives me more relaxing time which doesn't sound like much although it is good for my face and mental health making me a better caregiver.

AVEENO ULTRA-CALMING®NOURISHING NIGHT CREAM


If you are looking for a virtually fragrance-free nighttime moisturizing-nourishing cream this is for you. It is soothing AVEENO ULTRA-CALMING® NOURISHING NIGHT CREAM is a great addition to my routine. My sensitive fair skin has calmed without redness. This post was sponsored by AVEENO® as part of a sampling activation for Crowdtap. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.

After sampling AVEENO® ULTRA-CALMING® NOURISHING NIGHT CREAM my face feels smooth, not greasy, soft and nourishment exudes from your face. It gives me more confidence to go without foundation and only eyeliner giving me the option I did not always have. It eases the redness making me have a healthy glow.

Garnier - SkinActiv Clearly Brighter

SkinActive Clearly Brighter  daily moisturizer SPF 15 was also a big hit. Clinically proven results in just one week, antioxidant complex with vitamin C, E, and LHA. Broad spectrum SPF 15 sunscreen. Reveals 2 key dimensions of brighter looking skin, radiant, more even skin tone improves texture and reduces wrinkles. 

I took the seven-day challenge and found my skin tone to be more even, have more elasticity and all the fine lines lessened. My skin is smooth and healthy looking with all the ruddy color gone. I look healthy and youthful, not bad for a fifty plus year old woman.

If you are looking for a more healthy glow with fewer chemicals I suggest you try Clearly Brighter! It has made the world of difference. I am using the entire line of products and find them wonderful for my skin. A new outlook and ready for a change this spring.  Learning to be more active and eating healthy with plenty of hydration will also help in maintaining beautiful skin.

I use the Garnier Skin care product line because I believe in the products and have seen wonderful results. Visit the site and take your own seven day challenge http://www.garnierusa.com/products/skincare/brightening-moisturizers.aspx

Tulip! Bath and Body Gift Set - shower gel,bath salts,hand cream displayed in distress white wooden three sectional caddyI received the Tulip Trio of shower gel, bath salts, and hand cream gift set in a cute distressed white wood carrier wrapped in a nice deep purple bow. I rarely buy personal items for myself, however, I was curious about the smell. I was pleasantly surprised to find it to be a very light earthy floral scent. I also was concerned about the combination of use, but the scent did not increase or overwhelm which was wonderful. My skin felt smooth and fresh. The bath was relaxing and for the heck of it, I lit some candles and relaxed.

Tulip shower gel 400 ml
Tulip bath salts with Shea butter and Vit E 470g
Tulip hand cream 400 ml

This is a perfect gift set even if you do not know the scent a person likes. It crosses those boundaries much like a light body spray. I suggest to use it before bed since it is so very relaxing. The smell does not last through morning which will allow you to wear your favorite perfume without a mixture of scent. Over all, I found this an excellent experience and plan on looking forward to finding out if they have any melon or cucumber scent.

I have seen mixed reviews about the sectional caddy, I believe this caddy to be well made for a display piece of the product however since my bathroom is all in bead board and distressed white carriers this fits in perfectly. I recycle, so after the bottles are empty I will cut them in half and use each one for cotton balls, q-tips, and facial sponges. To me, this part of the review about the caddy is very subjective instead of objective. It depends on the creativity of reuse and possibilities.

I received this product at a reduced rate for my honest unbiased opinion.

Valentia Ultra Plumping Hydration MaskThis hydrating plumping mask has a very pleasant smell somewhere between floral and fruit. It was easy to apply and left on for fifteen minutes although it can be left on your face for up to thirty minutes. Despite the wonderful aroma, it leaves a tingling sensation almost minty. Washes off cleanly with minimal effort and no residue. After treatment skin looks healthy and feels very smooth I have no fine lines this is a first defense against having them. I received this product at a highly reduced rate or free for my unbiased opinion and testing purposes. I have very sensitive skin and there were no redness or blotches after using this product compared to others I have used in the past #ValentiaUltraPlumpingHydrationMask Click to purchase.

  AZSPORT Waist Trimmer - Adjustable Ab Sauna Belt to help you shed the excess Water weight and tone your mid section. Black Color - One Size Fits up to 50 Inches My desire to get this belt was due to the flimsy ones handed out in medical facilities that my husband uses for his hernia. Since they can't do surgery until they make a mesh well enough this belt is the only thing holding the hernia back. I was surprised that it was so comfortable on him. When he doesn't wear it I use it for my lower back discomfort on the days that I am hurting and need the support. As you can tell we are not using it for its "trimming" effect although the material is breathable, light weight and comfortable I am not using it as directed for trimming the waistline. It gives you the comfort of pain relief without the worry of rolling down or up the Velcro band is strong, grabs well and longer than most back braces that look like this, or hernia support belts that look like this. I received this product highly discounted for purpose of review and my honest unbiased opinion and testing purposes. It has been worn by two different people since it was delivered and has not had the chance to breath. It is a great product for back support I can't stress that enough, and my husbands hernia is the size of a football and now stays in place. This is a great alternative for those looking for that kind of support. If either of us start to lose inches it is only a bonus for us. Great product.

Men's Genuine Leather Belt in Versatile Casual or Formal Style -Black / 50 - Inches This was an impulse purchase, no not really an impulse although a strong suggestive purchase? Anyway, while shopping in the store we could not find a belt that would look or fit right. He does not need 50 in, so I had to do an old school lesson on the fly. For those men who do not know how to buy a belt, ask your girl, wife, mother or sales associate. Rule of thumb waist size plus at least 3 extra inches, remember those pants you are wearing they now add to girth. This belt looked great on the site, and a fairly good deal. So I bought it. I was pleased with this belt, it fits perfectly with enough belt to go back through the next loop after fastened. That is how this belt should be worn. Sturdy material, soft leather texture, not one of those stiff belts. The buckle is fashionable and good for work or casual wear. I will be purchasing a couple other colors for men in this family.

[[ASIN:B012P4D5XM Art Naturals Argan Oil Hair Mask, Deep Conditioner 8 Oz, 100% Organic Jojoba Oil, Aloe Vera & Keratin, Repair Dry, Damaged Or Color Treated Hair After Shampoo, Best For All Hair Types - Sulfate Free]] This product smells awesome, feels great on my hair damp, and even after I rinse it out. My hair is very manageable, not tangled and I reiterate it is awesome smelling. I am not finding fault with the product, it worked great on my daughters hair although she uses chemicals, harsh drying and straightening. I do not. In a nut shell, once my hair was dry by nights end my hair looked as if I needed to wash it again due to it just looked like it needed washed. My hair was straight, smelled great, would not hold a curl and just not a perfect look.

I followed directions, washed, towel dried, massaged Argan Oil hair mask into my hair and left it in for seven minutes then rinsed thoroughly and styled as usual. I liked it, it worked on my daughter although it over conditioned my hair if that is at all possible. I will still purchase this product, I just can't give it a five star rating. I feel this is a persons body chemistry and its reaction to the product. This may work excellent for you as it has someone else. The reason I even mention my daughter is I wanted to test this product on a 27 year old vs a 51 year old woman. I received this product at a highly discounted rate for my unbiased opinion and testing purposes.

Pulse Oximeter

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I was thrilled to get this #pusleoximeter by Santamedical.  I am not sure if I am out  of the loop however I find that people buying these and being very pro active in their health care is a needed bonus.  I care for my father with Alzheimer's and supposed to be on a cpap machine that he has refused for years until they took it away. I am very concerned about his Oxygen saturation and have been since they removed the oxygen machine.  

This small box contained so much, the machine itself, the pouch it goes in and the handle that you can use if you want or it can be put through a belt loop and batteries included.  The readings are exactly the same as at the doctor's office. I have been testing this for a few days and put it through its run. I did mine while at rest which is normally 98 O2  and 54 pulse, this is one I took after a jaunt up the hill from his house to mine. It does at it is supposed to do, as your pulse rate increases your sat's could either drop which would be an indication of a pulmonary issue on exertion (mine is pretty stable although I am a smoker) when your stats drop below 88 you need to contact a doctor. 

This machine in essence tells you how much oxygen is in your blood, it measures the percentage of hemoglobin binding in your bloodstream that are occupied by oxygen. Normal is considered 95-100, although most hospitals will set you at 88 and above before there is a concern. I bet you are wondering how such a small machine can give you so much medical information. I think this product is great and would encourage anyone that wants to be pro active in their health care to own one.  I received this product for a highly reduced rate of free for my unbiased opinion and testing purposes these opinions are 100% my own. 

Wild Willie's Mustache Wax - The Only Hard Wax with 7 Natural Organic Ingredients for All Day Hold While Treating Your Mustache at the Same Time. Every Batch Made By Hand Weekly in the USA. From Our Family To Yours.

I observed, smelled, touched and applied the wax to my son's mustache the first time he used it. It has a slight citrus scent that dissipates after approximately two minutes or so. You really need to work it in with your finger tips aggressively so that the wax is melted in. The shaping is amazing, . All around a very good product, and gives excellent results for the man that wants to shape his stache. The directions are on the back of the tin can, it comes with a little spatula to scoop it out, you need approximately a dime worth to work between your fingers then apply and shape. I received this product at a highly reduced rate or free for my unbiased opinion and testing purposes 


  The Gentlemen's Beard Premium Beard Oil And Conditioner Softener - Natural, Organic & Fragrance Free - Fortified With Argan, Jojoba, Evening Primrose, Sunflower Seed Oil and Vitamin E For Best Results
 
 I received this product at a highly reduced rate or free for my honest unbiased opinion and testing purposes. I really like this Beard Oil, it has absolutely no odor, works well, and leaves behind no residue. It conditions with organic all natural product and helps that dry itchy skin that can build up after using other products it seems to massage it away once it is worked into the beard to the skin making it easy to brush and style
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HSI PROFESSIONAL #1 SMOOTHING CONDITIONER WITH ARGAN OIL AND INFUSED WITH VITAMINS A,B,C & D. CREATES SILKY, SMOOTH AND HEALTHY HAIR. SULFATE FREE. MADE IN USA. (8oz)

I only bought the smoothing conditioner, but after reading some reviews I am purchasing the shampoo as well. I can honestly say I was never really aware of how much sulfates played a part in my hair and its current condition. Since I have used this conditioner the difference is amazing compared to the national brands I have been using. I try to stay away from conditioner however I needed to try something new and this was my choice. It has a very nice smell, comes in a pump bottle and takes a few pumps to get it going although once it does very nice feel on your hands as you massage it into your hair.

My problem comes from several things, the shampoo that I use, the hard well water and when you add the softener it tends to dry my hair out making it near impossible to do anything natural except a ponytail. Unless I spend a couple hours with hot curlers in or a straight iron my hair is a fizzy mess. I used this product and allowed my hair to dry naturally. I was afraid to brush it once dry, afraid I would be disappointed yet again and my hair would grow into a fuzz ball however I was completely surprised when it stayed smooth and slightly wavy. Yes! I can wear it down without a pony, without a head band, or a hat. It is day two and my head is not itching, that is saying a great deal. My hair is long and washing it is a chore I can't wait for the shampoo I know my hair is going to be great from now on. I have paid twice this much retail at a salon for a product that does not do as well as this conditioner has for my hair. I received this product at a highly reduced rate to give my honest unbiased opinion and testing purposes. It passed with flying colors. Never again will I spend out more than 50 dollars for a product that does not work as well as HSI.