Loving Laneige Review

I received the Laneige Voxbox from Influenster complimentary to try out one of Laneige's newly launched products, from what I've heard Laneige is Korean made and was already huge in Korea before it's Launch in the USA and Canada. When it arrived in the mail, and I did my unboxing video I discovered that I would get the chance to try out the Laneige Water Bank Serum for FREE!! I had already tried a deluxe sample size of laneige's Water Sleeping Mask and I fell in love with the way it made my skin look and feel, so you better believe I was so excited to receive a full size bottle of their serum to test out! The box alone had me so interested in trying this product because it said a lot of great things about the product, some things I did not know what they were talking about but they sounded good lol like it is formulated with exclusive biogen technology, hydro ionized mineral water? Whatever that means! But the things I did understand made this product sound super amazing like it delivers six moisture-maximizing minerals, deep within where toned, re-texturized skin begins, I found out later in my research the six minerals are zinc, magnesium, manganese, potassium, calcium, and sodium. The luxurious formula delivers 24-hour hydration, protection, and revitalization for skin that looks supple and silky, it is a must-have serum for the smoothest, rehydrated skin.  Some other things that sold me before I tried it is it's Parabens and Phthalates FREE! It's dermatologist tested, noncomedogenic, and recommended for all skin types. Also Laneige does not test ingredients or products on animals, so what is not to love? The box the serum comes in is very clean and a nice soft blue and white color. The bottle is blue with white writing, it is a very pretty sleek glass bottle with a pump and plastic lid, I love the look of the bottle it is 60 ml and very light weight. The pump works very well, I shook it up and the product came out right away with ease, no fuss. I'm in love with the smell of this serum it just smells clean, and refreshing, believe me if hydration had a smell this serum would be it! The serum is white and very light weight you can barely feel anything is on your skin, but you know something is on it because you feel the cool, refreshing feeling, you feel the water and if you look closely you can see the water droplets, you can see the water in this serum, you see the hydration, you also feel the water and hydration, but this serum is not watery it holds it's form until it hits your skin, then you can feel your skin drinking up that hydration! A little of this product goes a very long way. My skin has never ever felt hydration like this and I'm very impressed with Laneige I think they hit a home run with their products and I am excited to get my hands on some more of their line, and make them a part of my daily and nightly skincare routine, I would recommend this product and the Laneige brand to anyone looking for some great skincare products, my skin is addicted #‎lovingLANEIGE‬

Directions:

-Press one to two pumps of product onto fingertips.

-Gently spread from center of the face outward after emulsion.

-Press palms into face for better absorption.

Ingredients:

Hydro Ionized Mineral Water: Fuses six essential minerals (zinc, potassium, sodium, manganese, magnesium, and calcium) for 24-hour hydration and protection.

Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Dimethicone, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Trisiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Tillandsia Usneoides Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Fruit Extract, Dimethiconol, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Pca Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance

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Charlene Centen

My Little Secret Review

By Charlene Centen

I received the Secret Clear Gel Deodorant for Free thanks to Secret and BzzAgent, I am already familiar with Secret products as I already use their invisible solid deodorant daily, I already love their products so I was excited to give their clear gel deodorant a try. Today I was the perfect day to test it out as I had a busy day filled with getting my two kids ready for school, making lunches and getting them off to school, then there was cleaning, dishes, sweeping, vacuuming, moping, and taking out garbage. After all that you would think I would have to re apply my deodorant, but I did not and then walked to the grocery store for about 1 hour carrying 4 huge bags and pushing my daughter in her stroller, did I mention it was very HOT outside? I was sweating when I returned home, and I still had to walk half way back to the store because my daughter had lost a shoe, then I walked back home again, had to put away my groceries, make lunch, put my daughter down for a nap then start  preparing for dinner. Then it was time to pick my other daughters from school. Then feed them, more dishes, more sweeping, then homework, then bath's and preparing them for bed, would you believe I only had to re apply my deodorant once after all this crazy day line up? Here are my thoughts on Secret Clear Gel Deodorant, I normally don't use clear gel  deodorants as I could never find one that makes me feel comfortable and confident that it will last but Secret suggests their protection will last up to 48 hours, I did not find this to be true at all, after about 8 hours I was feeling the need to re apply this product. I love the scent of this clear gel deodorant, It is Cocoa Butter Kiss, it smells fresh and very fragrant the  scent lasts for hours.  I feel like this gel deodorant is by far the best gel deodorant I have ever tried, and it has changed the negative way I have thought about gel deodorants in the past, it offers good protection that lasts for hours, however it did not live up to the 48 hours for me personally. I always fear white marks and this deodorant also claims to be white mark free which was another thing I did not find to be true, I have to admit it does not leave as much white marks as other deodorants but there is still some there, and it also leaves a little white  deodorant residue beads around the area it is applied.  I did not like the consistency of the gel once I applied it under my arm pit it felt wet and sticky it is a feeling I did not enjoy it made me feel uncomfortable and the feeling lasts until it dries which took way longer then I expected. Over all I feel like this is a good gel deodorant it offers good protection that lasts at least 8 hours with little white marks to damage your clothing, it also smells great, I give it a 3 out of 5 because I personally would not give up my normal Secret invisible solid deodorant for the clear gel, however I would recommended it to anyone that likes to use clear gel deodorant.  Thank you Secret and BzzAgent for allowing me to try out this product. #ClearlyBetter #GotItFreefromSecret 




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Remember It Is Always Easy To........

 Eat, Sip, And Be Merry!

With Love

Charlene Centen

Banana Strawberry Melon Smoothie - Low Fodmap

By Charlene Centen

Ingredients

• 1 sliced banana
• 4 halved medium strawberries
• 1/2 cup diced cantaloupe 
• 200 ml filtered water
• 100 ml coconut water
• 1 TBS flax seeds
• 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)

Note- I freeze all my fruit so I do not need ice in my smoothies 

Directions

1. In a blender, combine banana, strawberries, cantaloupe , coconut water, flax seeds and maple syrup. 
2. Add filtered water a little at a time until you get your desired consistency (You may end up using less or more water depending on how thick or thin you like your smoothies.
3. Continue to blend until smooth.
4. Pour into a glass and serve.

Remember It Is Always Easy To........

 Eat, Sip, And Be Merry!

With Love

Charlene Centen