Valentia Clear Lift Revitalizing Serum #valentia

I was super excited to get to try out another product from Valentia.  I have tried a few of their items in the past and loved them.  This one was no different. 

It comes in an amber colored glass bottle with a pump lid.

I used 3-4 pumps on my face and down my throat on a freshly cleansed face.  The bottle states to use 1-2 pumps, but my face is very dry and this just soaked it right up.

Valentia boasts -  A potent and luxurious lactic acid serum that supports natural circulation for an  all over youthful and refreshed complexion.This Revitalizing Serum Will:
- Renew texture & tone
- Deeply moisturize
- Minimize fine lines
- Increase elasticity
- Brighten & Plumbs Fine Lines
- Evens Hyperpigmentation

I personally did not notice any visible results, but I did notice a moisturizing which my face is in desperate need of.

I experienced no negative reactions from this product and I loved the way it felt and smelled.

Ingredients include -

- Wakame Bioferment (Seaweed), Gotu Kola, Lactic Acid,  Licorice, Argan Oil.

Price is on the high side for the 1.18 size bottle, but it isn't cheap to get a product that is healthy and good for your skin.

I was given a discount on this product to try.  The company wanted my unbiased opinion and review.  So far I have loved the Valentia product line and would definitely recommend them.  Especially for anyone that is wanting to be a little more careful about the ingredients they are allowing their skin to soak up.

None of the links in this blog post are referral links -- I do not get any compensation for this review.  Thanks for reading.

Check them out for yourself here!!

Azure Naturals - Sweet Orange Vitamin C Product Line #AzureNaturals

Hope you guys had a beautiful Saturday!!  Mine was super busy!!!

I actually have 4 products that I am going to share with you today.  Three of which I absolutely LOVE!!  The fourth is very nice all except I do not care for the smell.  But we will get to that!

I was given the opportunity to try these 4 products from Azure Natural and tell them what I think.  They want honest unbiased opinions which is the only thing I believe in doing because I rely on reviews myself and feel it is important to cover all aspects -- including if it is just a smell that I dislike.

This skin care system is a 4 part process

You start with the

Ultimate Vitamin C Sweet Orange Organic Facial Cleanser.  It is a 4 oz pump bottle.  The bottle states that it is 15% Vitamin C & MSM Organic Aloe & Rosehip.  I used about 3 pumps to cleanse my face.  It said to avoid the eyes, but I used it is the shower and got it probably pretty close and I was ok -- not recommending that -- just saying.

 I really liked this cleanser.  I have tried a lot of cleansers in the past that left my face very dry.  This did not.  I don't know if it was due to the ingredients

or the fact that I followed up with the other 3 products afterwards.  I had no negative reactions or breakouts from this cleanser at all and I would definitely re-purchase and recommend.




The second step

Ultimate Vitamin C Sweet Orange Organic Facial Toner 

This comes in a 4 oz. pump spray bottle.  This is the one that I am unsure of still.  I have been using it for 2 weeks and I do want to say I have had no negative reactions from it.  I would spritz it on my cleansed, dry face.  Let it dry before applying the next step.  The issue I had with this one was the smell.  I cannot place it.  It smelled like it had a little citronella in it which I am highly allergic too.  Just to verify if anyone else is allergic to citronella -- I quickly read the ingredients label (well maybe not quickly since it is really small and I am getting up there in age and cannot read the tiny print like I used to -- there is no citronella in this)

 I did not have the same reaction with this as I do with citronella - it just made me stop and pause and I guess panic a little.  That probably will make absolutely no sense to someone who don't have allergies, but anyone that does and has a reaction to something will know what I am talking about.  I had a moment of panic.  I think it might be the sweet orange that I am smelling -- not sure.  I had no issues with smells on the other 3 products in this sweet orange line -- just the toner.   Anyway -- as far as continuing to use this -- I did.  I had no negative reactions except the smell and it does not last.  The toner gives a tightening effect to your skin -- you can feel it working as it dries.  It is nice -- just wish it had a different scent -- but hey that is just me.  Will I purchase again??  Not sure -- the verdict is still out on that.  I like using it with the other items just not sure if it is worth the smell and my temporary panic -- yes I do it everytime I use it -- I know crazy right?!  I don't want someone to think it smells bad.....  It just reminds me of something I am highly allergic to.  As for the way it makes my skin feel -- definitely recommend!


The third step -

Ultimate Vitamin C Skin Repair Serum

I really really like this.  It especially feels good on the skin after the tightening effect of the toner.  I probably use more of this than I would actually need, but it feel really good and soothing.  I use about 4 pumps on my entire face and down my neck.  I applied it after the toner was totally dry.  This serum I would definitely re-purchase and highly recommend.  It has some great ingredients in it.

The fourth and final step

 Ultimate Vitamin C Sweet Orange Infused Organic Moisturizer

 This is another step I absolutely love.  I use about 4 pumps of this as well.  Makes my skin feel very soft and moisturized.  Again, loved the ingredients

I would also definitely recommend this one as well!!  Overall I am very positive about this whole line.  As you can tell if you made it this far that even with the issues of the smell of the toner I continued to use it.

I got mine from Amazon discounted in exchange for my honest review, but the price on this line when you consider the ingredients I don't think are too bad!!! 

I did notice there are some coupon codes on Amazon so be sure and check them out if you decide to try it yourself

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First Botany Cinnamon Oil Essential Oil #FBCinnamon

I had the opportunity recently to purchase this at a discounted rate so that I could try it out -- review it and give my unbiased and honest opinion.

First of all I have been using essential oils for over 30 years.  I love them and use them on a daily basis, but I in no way consider myself an expert. 

Everything I mention here is just my personal opinion.

I really like using cinnamon oil for a breath freshener.  It is a "non sugary" way to freshen up the breath.

Ok, with this one it is a bit different than any I have ever tried.  I think my daughter described it best when she said it has a perfumy cinnamon taste.

She is right.  Sometimes when you walk into a room that someone has just sprayed fresh cologne or perfume in and get some in your mouth -- that is what the aftertaste to this oil tastes like.  It has a cinnamon flavor when you initially taste it -- it has a sweet cinnamon taste, but then it tastes kind of like you got perfume.  Not overbearing, but it is there.  I am not sure what is causing it and I have never had another cinnamon oil do that, so I did want to mention that.  It also leaves my tongue a bit numb.

If it were not for the "aftertaste" I would really like the flavor of this -- the aftertaste just throws me.

It does not smell as strong as some of the cinnamon oils I am used to using either.  So unfortunately in this instance this would not be my go to oil when I want to replace my cinnamon oil.

It does come in a generous 4 oz amber colored glass bottle with an eye dropper which I do like.

Ingredients state that it is 100% Pure Therapeutic Cinnamon Leaf Oil with no additives or artificial ingredients added.

As with all of my reviews I am not paid -- these are just my honest opinions -- unfortunately in this instance -- this is not one of my favorite oils and I will not be repurchasing this one.

Thanks for reading!