Proactive Final Thoughts

About 4 months ago I tried out the Proactiv products that are commonly seen in the infomercials on TV. Although I was unsure at first, after trying them out, I had some favorites.

Makeup Cleansing Wipe

The wipes were my ultimate favorite out of all of the things I was sent. About two weeks ago I actually ran out of them because I loved them so much. They were pretty good at removing my makeup and they left my skin feeling refreshed. Sometimes one wipe was enough other times I would need two. After using them, they always left my skin with a cool tingly feeling. Usually after removing my makeup for the night I would apple a face cream. This winter my skin seems to be extra dry compared to the previous years so I would use my Lancome serum and Estee Lauder moisturizer.

Green Tea Moisturizer

This moisturizer is my second favorite. Like the wipes, after using it my skin feels super refreshed and cool. I think I would pick this moisturizer over the oil free one because I LOVE gel moisturizers. I have used the Clinque moisture surge gel lotion in the past and loved it also, after that I seemed to have grown fondness for gel textured moisturizers. I usually leave the Green Tea Moisturizer on my dresser next to my makeup, so that I am constantly reminded to apply it before I apply makeup. It is very important to moisturize your face during the day so that would skin does not get dry (especially during harsh winter weather).

Advanced blemish treatment

I have used this product a few times. I don't break out on a regular basis, so I can't say for a fact that it works every time. However, I think if you get pimples, this product this worth a try. I remember when I was a teenager and would constantly breakout, at that time I was desperate to try ANYTHING in order to make the acne go away. I actually remember seeing the Proactiv infomercials and wanted to try them out.

Oil Free Moisturizer

I think this is a good moisturizer, however if I had to choose between this and the Green Tea Moisturizer I would definitely not choose it. I think the two moisturizers give the same outcomes but I am just more fond of gel based moisturizers.

Deep Cleaning wash

I have used this product a few times. It kind of reminds me of the St. Ives Apricot Scrub that I have used in the past. The thing that I hate about exfoliating washes is that the exfoliating particles always get stuck in the hairs on my face (like my eye brows and my eye lashes). So when using this product be very careful not to get it on your brows and lashes or else it will take way too much effort to remove. The cool thing about this product is that if you have body acne or bumps (like on your back), you can use this to wash that area and hopefully get rid of the acne. I don't get body acne or bumps, so I can't say that I have tried it but hey why not, it's worth a try!

Overall, I thought this was an interesting experience. I have read a lot of messages and comments from people who have tried Proactiv and said that it has worked for them. In the past some of my family members have used it also and said it works (that it work better on oily skin). I think that if you have acne and want to get rid of it then Proactiv is worth a try. However, everyone is different, keep in mind that it may or may not work for you.

Old Hollywood Inspired (Holiday OOTD )

Hi Everyone,

This OOTD is Old Hollywood inspired. I decided to stick with the theme for my hair and makeup (tutorial coming soon). My style is pretty simple, I like to pair up basics to create a put together look. For this OOTD, I wore the classic little black dress. I think the piece of focus here are my suspender tights. They are my new favorite thing for winter because they cover my legs compared to knee highs or stockings. I love the faux garter belt look that they have. Wearing the necklace over my turtleneck is actually Marilyn Monroe inspired. I hope you guys like this look. Happy Holidays!!! Love ya.

XO

I decided to pair up my Betsy Johnson watch up with my Jewelmint bomb shell bracelet.

I am wearing my Send the Trend necklace that I have worn in my previous OOTD video.

This is probably one of my favorite dresses of all time! I got it at Bebe last Christmas and actually wore it to a Christmas Party.

I paired the dress up with suspender tights I got from ASOS.

I am wearing my Christian Louboutin Simple Patent Leather Pumps.

I love to pair this guess coat up with my Burberry scarf and Portolano gloves.

Sexify & Feminize without showing too much skin [OOTD : Suspender Tights & Sweater Dress]

Here is the finished look:

First you will need a chunky sweater. This particular sweater (cowl neck & cable knit) I got at Akira Chicago.

To give the sweater a more fitted looked I decided to take a gold belt and cinch my waist with it. This will not only give my body more shape (curves), it will also draw attention to the smallest part of my waist.

I got this best at ASOS and it was on sale for ten bucks!

Another important thing to do is roll up your sleeves! It will make the sweater look more fitted to your body and less baggy.

Now some finishing touches to the outfit. Adding a lace slip or dress underneath will make the outfit softer and more feminine (I got the lace dress from Dry Goods). Pairing this up with a pair of suspender tights will give your outfit a more alluring and sexy vibe (Black Bow Suspender Tights are from ASOS).

Throw in a purse and you are ready to go. (Vintage Chanel Purse)

Also I am wearing my Christian Louboutin Simple Black Patent Pumps with this outfit.

Proactiv update! My Still Favorite Products

So I have been using Proactive for around three months or so now. I am still in love with their makeup wipes. In fact, I have been loving it so much that I ran out! I usually use them to wipe any make up off when I get home from going out or running errands. When I am at home I like to be makeup free! I think it is just more comfortable that way and my skin can breathe.

I think I notice while using the wipes is that when I use one wipe to remove the makeup on my face, sometimes the black from my liquid liner or mascara would smear on my cheeks. I would either have to use another wipe to get all off the makeup off completely or just wash my face with warm water. I wish the wipes were a little bigger so I can remove makeup residue from my face completely!

My skin has been behaving since I am done with school! Being in a lower stress environment has kept my skin pretty clear. Therefore, there was little need for the spot treatment, exfoliating face/body wash, or refining mask. Now that I think about it, I need to use the refining mask soon, since I have been lazy too use it. I love using face masks at least once a month because it just leaves my face super clean and refresh.

I am also still loving Proactiv's Green Tea Moisturizer. I usually only use it before I apply on makeup. I love the fact that it is gel based, it moisturizes but does not leave a oil residue on your skin.

I think a big MISCONCEPTION is that when people think of face lotions/moisturizers they think that it would cause pimples and make your skin oilier. I actually thought of the same thing when I was in high school. Not until college that I started to moisturize my skin on a daily and nightly basis. Moisturizing your skin is VERY important, and no matter your skin type you must moisturize your skin, especially during the cold winter season. I think that key is that you have to find the perfect moisturizer for your skin type. I think most Proactiv products are more suitable for oily skin type. At times I feel like my skin doesn't get enough moisture because it gets extremely dry during the winter and also when I get wind burn from going outside in the cold. My cousin and aunt both have used Proactiv and both have oily skin, think the same as I do. I only use the green tea moisturizer during the day time because of this exact reason. During the nighttime I like to use my Estee Lauder Night Cream because my skin can be replenished while I am getting my beauty rest.

What I recently learned is that the Green Tea Moisturizer is best suited for acne prone skin (which I do not have) that is oily, dry, or mixed. It also contains green tea, iris and macadamia extract that "help your complexion retain moisture and regulate oil". Due to the Green Tea extract when putting this on at night could wake up your skin and making it soft and supple. The site didn't mention the anti-oxidation effects green tea possesses, which I am somewhat surprised about. However, I am not sure how much green tea extract is even in this moisturizer, and if there is even a sufficient amout be have anti-oxidant power.

In conclusion, I think I stuck with the favorite products that I started out with and mentioned in my first Proactiv blog post . I think this is because I do not have acne prone skin so there was no need to use the other products on a regular basis.

(These Proactiv products were all sent to me. I did not purchase all of them. However, like always all of the things I have stated are my own honest opinion ! )

I hope you guess liked my review. Talk to you all later!

XO

At home fun with Proactiv Refining Mask

My skin for the past month has been BAD. I am not sure if it is due to allergies, allergic reactions, or breakouts but I have gotten quite a few pimples. I usually get them on my cheeks and forehead. For the past week everything has gotten back to normal. I am SO glad. I have been using quite a few products on my skin for the pimples (Proactiv Advanced Blemish Treatment and Clean & Clear Acne Moisturizer). For moisturizers I have been using Proactiv Green Tea Moisturizer, Laneige Pore Trouble Emulsion, H20+ Green Tea Antioxidant Face Complex , and Estee Lauder Hydra Complete (night).

My Thoughts on Proactiv Advanced Blemish Treatment:

I have used this product a few times. I first tested it on my boyfriend because he gets pimples on a more regular basis than I do. One time, he had this HUGE pimple, I applied the treatment on a few times for two day but there seem to be no change. The first time I used the treatment on a pimple I had I also saw no change.

However, I decided to give it another try on an extremely painful pimple (it was large and was under the skin more so and very red & swollen) and I was desperate to make it go away! It was the worst kind of all pimples that hides underneath the surface of your skin. Surprising, it did work this time! The size, redness, and pain reduced and it eventually went away.

This past weekend I also got the chance to try out Proactiv Refining Mask....

When you first apply a coat on to your skin, there was no special tingly feeling or anything different like other face masks I have tried in the past . Unlike other face masks, the product is very light when it is applied.

You guys are going to love this.....

...............I got my boyfriend, Eric, to test this face mask out with me!

After ten minutes or so (when the mask is completely dried), we washed it off with luke warm water. It was kind of difficult to remove it from our face (but I think every face mask is like this). Eric hated this on the other hand, I think it was because he was a guy and had no idea what washing on a face make would be like.

After patting my face dry I felt a difference, my face looked more radiant. I had to apply a moisturizer on to my skin because the mask did dry out my skin quite a bit.

I was very surprised about the outcome. My face felt very clean and refreshed. I thought my complexion improved a tad bit also!

That was my thoughts & review on Proactiv Refining Mask and

Advanced Blemish Treatment. Please note that these products were sent to me and I did not purchase any of them. Although, EVERYTHING I wrote was my honest opinion and experience with the products. I try to be as honest and unbiased

as possible!

XO

Here are some silly pictures of us afterwards! (we got bored =p)

1.2.3. Super Easy Holiday Roast Beef Recipe

First thing I did was set my slow cooker to "high"

Take one package of Onion Powder Soup Mix (1 oz). Pour it into your slow cooker.

Take 1/3 cup of soy sauce. Pour it into your slow cooker also.

Then add 2 tsp of black pepper.

You will need 3 lbs. of Chuck Roast. I usually rinse my meat with cold water before I cook it.

Fill your slow cooker until 1/2 of your roast is NOT covered with water.

Cook for 4 hours on HIGH. After that the meat should be cooked, I cut my roast in 1/2 so that the inside of the roast will seasoned. I also flipped my roast. You can taste the soup to see if it is salty enough for your taste, if not add more soy sauce. Then cook for 4 hours on LOW.

Let the roast cool.

Take the soup and add 4-5 tbsp of flour to make a gravy. Mixed well then turn the fire on to medium. Stir occasionally and let the gravy boil. After that let it cool and it should thicken.

I also made potatoes and broccoli & cauliflower as sides. For the potatoes I added a little bit of my greek salad dressing and put it in the forman grill. The broccoli & cauliflower were steamed by putting them in a microwave safe container and adding a little water; then microwaving for 3 minutes.