http://www.tresemme.com/product/category/1085900/new-beauty-full-volume

Introducing the NEW TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume collection – a revolutionary new reverse wash haircare system, formulated for soft, touchable volume.

Volume seekers tired of being left with stiff, crunchy hair can rejoice thanks to this revolutionary reverse wash system! TRESemmé’s Beauty-Full Volume is rewriting the rules of voluminous hair by reversing the traditional haircare routine. Condition FIRST to soften hair, then shampoo to wash away weight. Your hair is left hair smooth and polished, but still full of bounce. Who says you can't have it all?

Using conditioner after you shampoo can weigh hair down and leave it flat. TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Reverse System is a game-changing regimen that gives your hair amazing body and bounce. Condition first to soften, then shampoo to wash away the weight.

Conditioner Formulation: The bounce-friendly formulation, with Fleximax Volumizers and Fiber Polishing Actives, bind the cuticle to leave hair smooth and polished, even after you shampoo.

Conditioner Effect: Our new revolutionary Reverse System with conditioner before shampoo helps you achieve volume and softness at the same time. Hair is left beautifully soft, but not flat.

Shampoo Formulation: The unique formulation, with Fleximax Volumizers, helps control static and flyaways, infusing your hair with volume and leaving it prepped for styling.

Shampoo Effect: Our new revolutionary Reverse System with conditioner before shampoo helps you achieve volume and softness at the same time. Used after the Beauty-Full Volume Pre-Wash Conditioner, hair is left silky and soft, but not flat.

HOW TO USE

1. Start by smoothing 2-3 pumps of TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Pre-Wash Conditioner through wet hair, and let it work its magic for a minute or so.

2. Rinse thoroughly, and then lather up with TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Reverse System Shampoo.

VERDICT

Full disclosure: Complimentary samples of this were sent to me for testing purposes by Influenster, BUT my reviews and opinions are ALWAYS 100% honest and true and my own.

I've used and liked TRESemmé haircare in the past, so I had a feeling this would be nice, but this is actually pretty awesome. This reverse wash system left my hair so soft and silky smooth and shiny and bouncy and lightweight. The one thing that it didn't do though was volumize. Not that it left my hair flat, but my hair wasn't any more voluminous than normal...aside from that this was fantastic. It also kept the oil and grease at bay longer than normal so that I could go for longer between washes.

Reverse washing in general is a good system/way of washing your hair...I heard about this method and have used it with other haircare products before and I feel like it really does make a difference, but this particular reverse wash shampoo/conditioner set takes it to the next level...I suppose because it was formulated to be used this way.

The conditioner is super lightweight and just disappears into your hair. I know I had more than enough to use in my hair, but I felt like I needed more because as soon as it hits your hair it just seemingly seems to disappear so I felt like I didn't have enough, but of course I did and I was so redundant just now, but you get the gist...right? Anywho, the point is you can't feel it in your hair whatsoever. Then after leaving it in for a minute you go in with the shampoo which lathers up really nicely and is also really lightweight and voila! Awesome hair.

If you're on the hunt for an affordable, yet awesome shampoo and conditioner then definitely check this out. I'm not sure how much these are as I got these samples sent to me for free, but TRESemmé is usually an affordable brand that you can easily find at the drugstore so I don't expect it to break the bank.

References...

1. TRESemmé link above

Provides moisture, clarity, acne relief, and health to skin

HOW TO USE

Cleanse the face, apply toner as base. Use a spatula to apply Jelly Mask evenly. After 15-30 minutes, remove the Jelly Mask by scraping gently. Wipe off with tissue and rinse with water.

*Rinse with water immediately if your skin feels uncomfortable. For sensitive skin, leave mask on for only 5 minutes for initial use.

Tips: For a cooling effect, place the mask in the fridge for 10 minutes then apply as usual.

INGREDIENTS

Water, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phospholipids, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol Flavor, Dipotassium Glcyrrhizate, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potssium Iodide Algae Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Methylisothiazolinone, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

VERDICT

October 11th, 2016: I was so excited to get this and try it, especially since I've heard so many good things about this brand and it's different (I've never tried a jelly mask like this before), but now that I have...oh no, I am not a fan. This is a very thick heavy feeling petroleum like gelatinous jelly that did not get along with my skin...nor was it cooling or soothing feeling like it says in the description.

It was a bit heavy and a teeny bit suffocating feeling while I had it on, but otherwise it felt fine and I only had to leave it on for 15 minutes, so I left it on for the 15 minutes before gently scraping the jelly off and immediately rinsing with water. Once removed, my face immediately felt so dry and tight AND it brought texture to my face. My face was soft and smooth going into this masking session, but somehow coming out of it my face was left kind of flaky and pore-y (is that even a word?) and had a rough texture feeling to it...especially around my nose and mouth. Maybe because it dried out my skin so badly? I don't know.

Also, this is supposed to be anti-acne and provide acne relief, but ironically this severely broke out my face. I did have a couple hormonal blemishes I was dealing with going into this masking session, which is why I decided to try this out today because it's supposed to be anti-acne, but this just made a whole bunch of acne bumps appear. Right now as I'm writing this review I have 10 acne patches on my face. 10! I had 2 blemishes going into this session, so that means 8 new acne bumps appeared after using this mask. Not cool. Hopefully since I caught it right as it formed though I can nip them in the butt by having the acne patches on.

This is my first time trying a product from Annie's Way, but I do know they're supposed to be a really good brand that a lot of people like so I hate being so negative, but I have to be honest and sadly and unfortunately this product just did not work out for me. I do hope to try other products from this brand though which will hopefully be better and as good as I hear they are, but obviously I will not be repurchasing or recommending this particular product.

Now I'm off to go slather my face with a bunch more hydrating products because my face still feels a bit dry and tight even after applying the rest of my evening skincare which included an essence, spray mask, ampoule, and serum.

References...

1. Beauteque


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For full post with info. and pictures: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2016/09/grand-canyon-national-park-north-rim.html

Anywho, I was browsing the Foreo website when I stumbled across their yet to be released Foreo Moda.

It's a "digital makeup artist" that uses facial mapping software and 3D printing technology to "print" any makeup look onto your face!

How crazy is that?!

No idea when it'll become available and it'll probably be stupid expensive when it is released, but I totally want one.

Check out their website here: https://www.foreo.com/institute/moda/

The promotion is currently active and going on until Tuesday, October 11th at 9AM PST and only applies to the products listed on the Doorbusters page (https://us.memebox.com/sale/doorbusters-days?ref=banner&utm_source=Email&utm_campaign=DoorbusterDays&utm_medium=DM08Oct) while supplies last.

REVIEW: https://ahnspired.blogspot.com/2016/06/memebox-k-beauty-hair-kit.html

and the products I recommend from the doorbusters sale are...

La'dor Hydro LPP Treatment

Ebay: https://go.magik.ly/ml/c6ag/

Size: 150 ml

Hopelessly damaged hair? Fear not, your gorgeous hair can be restored and repaired to own up to its former glory. Lador Hydro LPP Treatment is an intensive hair care product that features 5% hair cortex cell and pH 4.5, a special blend formulated in advanced technology to provide a double collagen treatment for the hair. Double collagen treatment supplies abundant moisture to each and every hair strand - the ultimate rescue to extremely dry and damaged hair. This treatment seals in moisture and nutrients to keep the hair healthy, soft, natural and bouncy.

HOW TO USE

After shampooing, apply an appropriate amount onto the end of your wet hair and leave it for 3 minutes.

***Memebox just has you using it as a regular conditioner, but you can actually use this product several ways...3 to be exact.

1. You can use it as a regular day to day conditioner as Memebox describes above.

2. You can use it as a hair treatment mask where you shampoo first, then work this into your hair and cover with a shower cap and leave it in for 10-15 min before rinsing it out.

3. You can use this as a pre and/or post treatment for when you perm or color your hair. To use as a pre-treatment, apply this to the hair and leave it in for 10 min before proceeding with the perm or coloring. To use as a post-treatment, after you are done perming or coloring your hair, apply this treatment where needed and leave on for 10 min before rinsing out.

VERDICT

Two words...HOLY GRAIL. This treatment is beyond words. I love the acid shampoo reviewed above, but this...this is beyond love. This treatment is the soulmate to my hair. It gave me that amazingly perfect celebrity hair commercial hair. You know those commercials where they have impossibly smooth and shiny bouncy perfect hair? Yeah, that hair. The only thing missing was the volume...I wish this gave me more volume as well, as I have very thin fine hair, but I won't hold that against this treatment as it's not a volumizing conditioner/treatment. That's not what it's marketed as or what it's meant to address/treat. Other than that this is perfect.

I did not know my hair could ever be so smooth and frizz free and shiny and soft and lively. I was shocked. I could tell as I was rinsing it out of my hair in the shower that there was something different about this product and that it was going to be a good product, but I had no idea at the time just how amazing it would end up being.

Best part? Well not best part, but another awesome thing about this treatment is that the amazing hair lasted for like a week so you don't have to keep using it every time you wash your hair. I mean you could if you wanted to, but it's completely not necessary...at least for me it wasn't. Using it once a week was totally fine, and in between I just shampoo'd my hair with the acid shampoo...I didn't even use conditioner and my hair was still going strong.

Now, if you have more unmanageable unruly hair or are someone that regularly colors or perms your hair than perhaps you may need to use it more often or as a hair treatment mask to really deep condition the hair, but for me once a week was totally fine. Like I mentioned above, I have very fine hair that is also a bit wavy and can get frizzy...I have A LOT of baby hairs which drive me crazy sometimes, but anywho just using this once a week as regular conditioner works for me.

Also, this smells really nice. I will admit it is a bit of a perfumey smell, but it's not overpoweringly strong and I don't mind it. I'm usually not a fan of the perfumey scents, but shockingly I actually kind of like it.

Definitely a MUST TRY item. I already have backups on hand because I don't ever want to be without a bottle of this treatment.

Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel

Ebay: https://go.magik.ly/ml/c6ah/
https://us.memebox.com/product/5408

Size: 120ml

Replenish moisture, relax your skin and eliminate dead skin cell build up! This gommage type of peeling gel is the answer to all your exfoliating concerns. While your skin is renewed with its peeling function, it also nourishes and helps replenish moisture back into your skin. Formulated with lemon, the citric acid from the lemon helps remove the dead skin cells, and is packed with Vitamin C to brighten up your complexion. While the carbonated water helps your skins elasticity and eliminate waste from your pores with it's exfoliating properties. --Memebox

HOW TO USE

According to Memebox: "Use this peeling gel on dry skin. Before washing your face, dispense an ample amount of the peeling gel and gently massage it all over the face until residues form. Keep doing it for 5 minutes then rinse off with lukewarm water."

I would like to point out that the Memebox website states to use this before washing your face, but upon reading the instructions on the actual product (yeah for being able to read Korean) it says to cleanse your face first, then dry your face completely before going in with the gel. Also, nowhere on the product does it say to massage it in for 5 min. I don't know where they got that from. The instructions on the actual product states to just massage the product all over the face (avoiding the eyes and mouth) and then rinse with lukewarm water. 

So to recap: cleanse face, pat dry completely, massage an ample amount of product all over the face (avoiding eyes and mouth) until residue forms then rinse off with lukewarm water. Quick, easy and effective.

Definitely wouldn't recommend massaging this onto your face for an entire 5 minutes as the product dissipates leaving just the dead skin residue with no lubricant between your hand and face. This skin to skin rubbing would cause friction and actually end up being detrimental to your skin, so once it's all massaged in just go straight to rinsing your face. 

INGREDIENTS

Water, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cellulose, Propylene Glycol, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract, Carbomer, Polysorbate 80, Lemon Water (90 ppm), Lemon Extract (10 ppm), Carbonated Water (47ppm), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water (47 Ppm), Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Algae Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Perfume

VERDICT

I love this product. It has a slight lemony scent, does what it's supposed to do, and is fun to use. It's kinda gross, but totally satisfying and fun to slough off all that dead skin from your face. Leaves your skin feeling clean, smooth and moisturized which plays a big part in why I like it so much. 

I have tried a different peeling gel, but I wasn't a huge fan of it because while it did slough off the dead skin like this one, it wasn't as moisturizing and I felt like it left my skin clean but dry. This one however, the formula is moisturizing and smooth while still doing it's job. Also, because of the lemon I do feel like it had the added bonus of brightening my face as well.

CosRx Acne Pimple Master Patch

Ebay: https://go.magik.ly/ml/c6ai/
iHerb: https://go.magik.ly/ml/c6aj/
https://us.memebox.com/product/4547

Size: 24 Stickers

Exposed aggravated acne may cause more damage and infection when not treated immediately. COSRX’s Acne Pimple Master Patch provides immediate care for stubborn pimples with uniquely formulated Hydrocolloid Patch. This instantly covers acne to protect it from harsh elements that may cause for irritation.

HOW TO USE

Make sure the trouble area is cleansed and dry. Gently remove the patch from the film and apply the patch directly onto the trouble spot. Replace the patch daily.

INGREDIENTS

Active Ingredients: Cellulose gun

Inactive Ingredients: Styrene Isopreme Styrene Block Copolymer, Plysobutylene, Petroleum Resin, Plyurethane Film, Liquid Paraffin, Tetrakis Methane

VERDICT

This is my first time trying out acne patches and not gonna lie...I was a little skeptical. I thought how is this little clear thing supposed make a difference? Because honestly it felt like I was just sticking a round piece of silicone tape on my face, but boy do these little guys pack a big punch. It does an amazing job of extracting the gunk and clearing out the acne allowing your pimple/zit to heal and go away faster. I also love that it acts as a barrier to protect itself from the elements.

Now, this is not a miracle worker...it's not going to make your acne instantly disappear, but it will drastically speed up the whole process and make it go away faster. Definitely a must have item. I already repurchased a bunch more of these.

Nooni Spring Water Root Energy Cleansing Water

Ebay: https://go.magik.ly/ml/c6ak/

Size: 340 ml

This magical water is for gals who want a super gentle yet thorough cleanse in just a few swipes. Made with mineral-rich water from Chojungri of South Korea and root extracts with skincare benefits, Root Energy Cleansing Water gently removes impurities and soothes the skin.

Gently and thoroughly removes dirt, makeup, and pore-clogging impurities.

Restores vitality with a blend of root extracts - Lotus Root, Beet Root, and Fig Root

Gentle formula suitable for sensitive skin.

HOW TO USE

Remove heavy eye makeup with lip & eye makeup remover first. Saturate a cotton pad with the cleansing water. Gently wipe outward from the center of your face. Lightly rinse with water and pat dry.

#memetip: It comes in a jumbo size of 340ml, so use generously. Try using it to remove makeup stain on clothes or to dissolve stubborn makeup on makeup brushes.

INGREDIENTS

Water, Alcohol Denat., PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Carbonated Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Panthenol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Allantoin, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fragrance

VERDICT

Great cleansing water. I love that it doesn't irritate my eyes, yet still does a great job of removing my eye makeup. I have VERY sensitive eyes, so I'm really happy that I finally found a product that is non-irritating, easy and effective at getting rid of my eye makeup. I initially got a sample size of this, but I liked it so much I ended up purchasing a full sized bottle. Also, how simple, elegant and beautiful is this packaging? I love it. 

References...

1. Memebox


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