Posted on January 3, 2016
Jennbizzle Reviews: Keranique Hair Care
I was finally able to qualify for an iFabbo product and I nabbed it right away. After interning for them for three months, I’ve previously received two products. The first product I received was the Crown Brush HD Brush set, which I absolutely love and still use to this day, and after that it was the Perlier Facial Elixir. At this point, I feel as though I’m only getting about one product a year from being an iFabbo member. I’m still not sure how I feel about that. This time, I received the Clean & Condition Keranique Hair Care Set.
About the Product
The Clean & Condition Keranique Hair Care Set is specially formulated to gently clean and stimulate the scalp to nourish and rejuvenate the hair follicles. Keranique Scalp Stimulating Shampoo revitalizes your hair to help improve the resilience, volume, thickness, strength, structure, and luster of thinning hair. Our Keranique Volumizing Conditioner is designed specifically to help thicken and volumize thin, fine hair – without weighing the hair down like traditional heavy conditioners.
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- Included: One (1) 8 oz. bottle of Keranique Scalp Stimulating Shampoo and One (1) 8 oz. bottle of Keranique Volumizing Conditioner
- Retail Price: $79.95 (sale price $49.95)
- Availability: Keranique.com
My Review
I received this product before the holidays, so I really feel like I’ve had plenty of time to try it and give a well-rounded opinion. I actually waited and saved my first trial for my shower just before a holiday party I was attending early in December. Some may think that’s brave (so many things could go wrong!) but I say go big or go home. If a clean and volumizing product isn’t going to work for an occasion where I’d be looking to add a bit of extra volume to my hair, then it’s not worth my time.
Just my luck, Keranique Hair Care helped me rock a volumized hairstyle on my first trial. I have to admit, it was a strange experience. Both products, but especially the conditioner, have peppermint oil as listed ingredients. This adds a pretty intense tingle to my shower routine. At first, I was scared. I was thinking, “Why is my scalp tingling? Is my hair falling out right now?!” Luckily, that wasn’t the case.
I shampooed and conditioned like I normally do, and when I got out of the shower I did a very in-depth flipped head blowout. Then I curled it at the ends and took my new ‘do out on the town. Man, I got a lot of compliments. My hair felt a bit lighter and bouncier, and I think people could see that as well.
After the first trial, I used it every day for one week. I’m not sure if I noticed significant hair loss. I tend to lose a lot of hair and I never stopped seeing hair in the drain. I didn’t measure it strand by strand, but it was still there.
I’ve used the Keranique Hair Care set 1-2 times a week since then. Because it’s so expensive, I really try to save it for special occasions that call for volume.
- Likes: The peppermint oil and tingling sensation as well as the volumizing effect.
- Dislikes: That price tag! And I’m not sure about the claim to decrease hair loss. Perhaps I needed to try it longer?
- Would I Purchase? I would not purchase this product at full price. I probably wouldn’t purchase it for half the price. Call me cheap, but I need more than 8 ounces of shampoo and conditioner for $40. I love the volumizing effect, but that’s not in my budget!
What do you think about Keranique? Have you tried it yet? Love it or leave it?
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Posted on September 10, 2015
Jennbizzle Reviews: Deep Down Detox Ultra-Cleansing Mud Mask
Because my skin went super crazy and decided to start breaking out like a prepubescent teen after I had the little Peanut, I’ve been literally trying everything to make it BE NORMAL again.
Naturally, (no pun intended), mud masks were high on my list of things to try. They are supposed to draw out impurities and truly clean your pores. But, they can also be pretty pricey. I got a recommendation for this mask from Ulta, and it’s really affordable. I figured, even if it didn’t work at all, it was only a couple of bucks out of my pocket. So this is the one that I started my journey with. I’ve tried many, many more since I bought this one. But it’s definitely worth talking about.
About the Product
This Super-Cleansing detox mask cleanses impurities for a clearer, brighter, complexion. The energy of orange recharges, while sea salt cleanses and bergamot balances. Your face will notice the difference.
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My Review
The mask comes in a thin tube, which is really easy to squeeze. It’s scented with orange and bergamot (which is also a really citrus-y scent), so it gives you a really fresh experience. I always associate a citrus scent with cleanliness, and bergamot is known for its antibiotic & disinfectant properties, so it makes sense to me!
When applied, the mask looks orange-y prurple, and it quickly starts to burn (in a good way). If you have sensitive skin, the burning sensation may be too much for you with this product, as it’s particularly strong. My mantra is that if it’s burning, it’s working! So the burn doesn’t bother me.
Then, after application, it’s just a waiting game. As with any other type of mask, you just need to wait for it to dry and try to relax your face so that it doesn’t crack.
After it’s dry, I get a wash cloth as hot as I can and then I place it on my face to loosen the mask and give my skin a little steam love. Scrub away the mask and wash of the leftovers. The results, for me, usually come the day after. I’ll get a couple of small pimples that are really easy to extract, because they were probably clogged pores that the mask brought to the surface. Then I have a clear face for a few days.
I’d say that this product is good for the price point, but it’s definitely something you need to stay on top of and keep using or the effects won’t last long. But I’m happy with it for being a $6 product!
What do you think about the Deep Down Detox Ultra-Cleansing Mud Mask? Have you tried it yet? Love it or leave it?
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Posted on August 27, 2015
Jennbizzle Reviews: Allure Sample Society
I’m an absolute freak about checking the Amazon Daily Deals, and one day this box popped up for half of the regular Allure Sample Society Beauty Box subscription price. With a deal like that, I couldn’t pass it up. I still didn’t know what would be inside, so it was definitely a risk. However, I was mostly pleasantly surprised with what I received.
Butter London Lippy Tinted Balm in Apricot Sunray – $20
This was the first thing I saw and I was so excited because it was a FULL-SIZED Butter Lippy! However, it immediately let me down because it was totally melted in the tube. I scooped it all out and shoved it back in, now I apply it with a lip brush, but it’s not the same.
I’m so bummed, too, because the color is fabulous. It’s supposed to be coral, but it’s so understated that it’s more peachy. Since I wear a really natural look most days, it’s perfect for my daily routine.
LA Source Ultra Moisturizing Hand Therapy – $9
I literally used all of this in two applications. It is ultra-moisturizing, as it claims, though it’s also a little greasy. I think the scent they were going for was “natural”, but it still smelled pretty perfume-y to my sensitive nose. I really wish there were some more in this small sample.
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair – $58 (for a full-sized product)
I passed this onto my mother-in-law, since she’s been trying to find the best anti-aging products. Knock on wood – I’m not in the market for these kinds of products yet.
RGB Nail Polish – Oxblood – $18
I was also really excited to have a full-sized nail polish in Oxblood! Unfortunately, this nail polish was a bust. You need minimum of three coats for it to not be see through. I actually applied a white base coat and then three layers, and then a Seche Vite top coat. It was ridiculous. And after all that, it chipped all over the place within 3 days.
Burberry Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base – $48 (for a full-sized product)
This was a super tiny sample as well, and I haven’t really had time to do my research on it. Which means, I still haven’t tried it. I’m interested to try it as a strobe-type highlighter in my contour routine. We’ll see!
My Review
My overall impression is that the Allure Beauty Box has really top of the line beauty samples. I SO wish that my lippy wasn’t melted. It still bums me out. And that nail polish was horrendous. I’ll never buy that brand, ever. Basically, two out of the five products were worth my while.
This was my first box, and I’m definitely more inclined to purchase a subscription at some point. Unfortunately, I can’t afford to be subscribed to every beauty box, so I always cycle through a few subscriptions a year. And I really hope to see more like this on Amazon, since I’m more inclined to purchase a one-time box than be roped into a subscription!
What do you think about the Allure Beauty Box Subscription? Have you tried it yet? Love it or leave it?
Tell me in the comments below or on twitter @jennbizzle!
Posted on August 10, 2015
Jennbizzle Reviews: Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap + a FREE bottle for you!
I was introduced to the magical product that is Dr. Bronner’s Castile soap more than a year ago. Back then, it was a very well-kept secret. So well kept, in fact, that I had to search almost every store in my city and I finally found it in the teeny-tiny naturals section in my Target. Also, it was outrageously expensive for a bottle of soap. I was skeptical. But my Pinterest page raged about the qualities of this soap, so I bought it anyway.
Little did I know that (1) it is totally worth any price, and (2) it would last me forever. Now, I’m super excited to share that ePantry (yes, that eco subscription service I’m always raving about!) is offering Dr. Bronner’s products! What’s even better? They’ve got them for an AMAZING price. Seriously, like, one-third of the price that I originally spent.
About the Product
Castile soap is actually just a type of soap, not a brand name or anything. It basically means that the soap is made with 100% plant oils. There aren’t any animal products in it, like most soaps on the market. There are no chemicals in castile soap at all, so it’s completely Earth & body friendly.
All of Dr. Bronner’s products are certified Non-GMO, not animal tested, fair for life, OTCO, and vegan.
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My Review
I actually haven’t run out of my original bottle yet, that’s how potent this stuff is. So, no matter what price you purchase it at, it’s totally worth the money. I mean, how much do you spend on dish soap? Laundry detergent? Shampoo? Bathroom cleaner? Floor cleaner? Foaming hand soap? Dog shampoo? And how much to do you spend on all of that in one year? Yeah, that adds up. Dr. Bronner’s Castile soap can replace every single one of those products and more. So, go ahead. Stock up!
Typically I use mine for really nasty jobs. Instead of elbow grease, I just use Dr. Bronner’s. I scour my baked on foods, get those pesky stickers off glass, and I always add it to my floor cleaner concentration. The great thing is, you just need a smidge. I still have about 1/4 of a bottle left after over a year of use. Since ePantry is offering such a great deal, I bought another (larger) bottle of Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Castile Soap.
Since I got a new bottle, and this one smelled like peppermint, I decided to do a little something special. I actually cleaned half of my makeup brushes with castile soap, and the other half with the e.l.f. brush cleaner that I usually use. The ones that were cleaned with Dr. Bronner’s came clean right away while the others needed to be rinsed a few times (like always). Now, even day later, as I’m doing my makeup I keep getting whiffs of peppermint. It’s lovely!
Here’s how you can get your own bottle for FREE:
All you have to do is sign up for an ePantry account! My readers (specifically, those who sign up using my link) will get a Free Dr. Bronner’s 32 Oz Liquid Castile Soap & Free Shipping for first-time orders.
This is a super exclusive offer, and it’s only good through this week so sign up now!
- After you sign up, answer a few easy questions about your home, cleaning schedule, and favorite products. ePantry uses your answers to get a feel for what you like & to suggest products for future shipments.
- Then customize your basket! This is definitely the most fun part.
- You must be at a final total of $20 to check out. The minimum is for first-time orders only.
- Once you have filled your basket, click Finish & Pay!
The best thing is that ePantry is flexible, you can choose exactly what you want, when you want it. You are not locked into any kind of set schedule, and the products that you receive are completely up to you.
I’ve been ordering from ePantry every 2-3 months for nearly a year now. We’ve got a ton of eco-friendly products in the house, and I get to keep refueling my love for their soy candles!
What do you think about Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Castile Soap? Have you tried it yet? Love it or leave it?
Tell me in the comments below or on twitter @jennbizzle!
