Nivea In Shower Body Lotion

Greetings Show Off's, 

I tried this lotion (Nivea In Shower Body Lotion) twice, and to make a long story short, I used it without adding any additional lotion after getting out of the shower, and my feet were very ashy after two hours, but my feet are always ashy. My husband is always joaning on me for that. No, other parts were really ashy, however, it is not the same result of when I apply my Nivea Essentially Enriched Body lotion. My skin feels really moisturized after I use the Essentially Enriched lotion and my feet do not get ashy. 

How To Use: 

(1) Use your normal shower product and rinse off. 

(2) Apply In-Shower Body Lotion on wet skin while still in the shower. Avoid applying to the bottom of feet. 

(3) Rinse Body

(4) Dry yourself, get dressed and go.  

Next time I will try the Nivea In Shower Body Lotion for Very Dry Skin, because that is what I have (Clearly).  I'm just an ashy person. I still may need to add lotion to my feet even after using this (I'm pretty sure).  

In an effort to bring a pop of color to this post, I added in my sour patch kids, because I was eating some as I was taking these pics.  

I do think that these lotions are very convenient when you are in a rush in the morning, on your way to work.  Have you tried this? What do you think? 

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Review: Rice Force Skin Care

Greetings Show Off's! 

Today I am reviewing Rice Force Skin Care System.  This is a premium Japanese natural skin care that is made out of Japanese rice.  RICE FORCE is a Japanese skin care line that uses Rice Power Extract derived from food-grade Japanese rice. Rice Power Extract is high in amino acids and effective in permeating the skin and nourishing it from the inside – skin is thoroughly hydrated which brings a reliable balance and smoothness.

Rice Force was kind enough to send me their trail kit, which retails at $29.80.  The trail kit comes with Deep Moisture Lotion (20ml./.68oz.), Deep Moisture Essence (8ml./.27fl.oz.), Deep Moisture Cream (5g/.17fl.oz.), sample packets of Makeup Remover (2), Mild Face Wash (2) and UV Protect Milk (2) packed in a cute cosmetic bag that you will actually use.

Cosmetic Bag the Trail Kit came in

Rice Force Background and Product Description 

Before the advent of soap, the Japanese would use wash cloths filled with rice bran (a by-product of rice milling) to wash themselves, or they would soak in rice bran-infused baths. Long ago, they say that visitors to Japan were astonished by the silken beauty of the Japanese people’s skin. Rice, so essential to the Japanese diet, also beholds a mysterious power to beautify the skin.

Rice is precious: Every single grain is said to house seven gods. For millennia, the Japanese people have been taught to cook and eat rice, the wellspring of life, with respect bordering on veneration. Today, rice is still the Japanese soul food; and drawing on the wonders of modern bioscience, rice can be a powerful source to nourish beautiful skin.

It is this rice that gives the RICE FORCE skin care the breath of life.

The beautifying power behind RICE FORCE skin care products lies with Rice Power Extract. Rice Power Extract was developed by a sake brewery that boasts a legacy of over 150 years. The perceptive owner of the brewery, who holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Science, noticed something interesting about the tōji, the craftsmen who make sake. The tōji were in daily contact with malted rice, the main ingredient of sake, and all of them had beautiful hands regardless of old age.

Entrusting there were more uncovered benefits in a grain of rice, the brewery owner embarked on a research program with the support from the Japanese Government and medical institutions to discover a brand new category of skin care products.

Application and Usage

After using the makeup remover and mild face wash, is where you then use a combination of the rice force moisturizers.

Make Up Remover and Mild Face Wash Trail Size

Rice Force Moisturizers

Per Rice Force, "You will see a significant improvement in your complexion with this daily 3-Step Skin Care Regimen. Customize your own product lineup for your skin care needs."

Step 1: The Deep Moisture Lotion ($80) - I guess it does act as a toner because I was surprised that it is made in a liquid form but is labeled as a lotion.  I was really confused at first. After I applied this lotion (toner), my face did feel moisturized after using the mild face wash. 

Step 2: The Deep Moisture Essence ($100)  - Rice Force refers to this as a Silky Serum. 

This was more like a really rich lotion for your face. When applied it felt like even more moisture applied to the face. My face felt really soft and dewy after applying this. 

Step 3: Deep Moisture Cream ($80) - Rice Force describes this moisturizing step as a protecting agent that seals the moisture that you have previously added into the face.   

Overall Impression & Rating 

Overall, I really enjoyed the experience of Rice Force skin care. I genuinely felt like I just received a facial after using this system.  This Rice Force system has been noted to act as a very natural preventative skin care system for your face.  I totally agree with this and would love to purchase the full size kit. I think it would be worth the cost based on the history of the Japanese Rice theory and its anti aging aspects.  I give this skin care system with a rating of a 9 out of 10 because the price is little steep.  The entire full size kit costs $370.00, however, if you only purchase the moisturizers together those are $270.00.

However, you can purchase your own trail kit through the link below for $19.80. This trail kit is regularly $29.80, therefore, you can purchase this for $10.00 off.  

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

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My Current Skin Care Routine

Happy Saturday Beauties, 

Someone asked me to share my current skin care routine and as you can see I am not a loyal to one specific brand. Believe it or not, a couple of years ago when I first had the girls (twins) I totally neglected my skin and my routine was non-existent. I got away with it then. Then about two and half years later, I had my son, and once he turned three months old I started getting all types of hormonal breakouts on my chin, the sides of my face, forehead, etc. So this is when I had to incorporate foundation in order to cover up all of my dark spots. I then did some research on skin care and found some ideas on how to eliminate acne. So below you will find the steps I take for my current skin care routine

  Now, I used to sell Mary Kay and I still have a couple of old items that I still use, which you can tell from the packaging, lol. But they still work so, why not?

Step 1: Make-Up Remover Towlettes - I am currently using The Forever Young Cucumber 30-Count Facial Make-Up Wipes ($12.03 @ Overstock). However I bought these at T.J. Maxx for $1.99. This is why I rummage through the T.J. Maxx and Marshall beauty sections, because you will find great things.  This is my first step because I remove all of the make-up before cleansing my face.  

Step 2: Cleansing – I am currently using the Cetaphil Cleanser ($15.98), because it is gentle and I exfoliate my skin by using the Diva Darling ($6.75 @ Amazon).  However, I purchased the one below from Marshalls (and please excuse the stain from my foundation). I love this cloth. It is a micro-fiber cloth that really exfoliates the skin. When I first bought it I was skeptical, but after using it I was extremely impressed.  If you don't want to go out and find this or purchase it online, you can just purchase a brand new micro-fiber cloth (that you clean with) and only use it on your face and you will receive the same results.  

Step 3: Mask (once a week) - Formula 10.0.6 Pores Be Pure Skin-Clarifying Mud Mask , $5.99

Pores Be Pure is a skin-refining mask with berry boosters that work on clogged pores. The strawberry and rosemary within the formula help to eliminate impurities, while the yarrow clarifies skin for instant complexion perfection.  This is a great mask for the price it smells like strawberries. It makes my skin feel really clean.  I found this at my local Ulta.

Step 4: Toner - I use the Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner ($7.99), and I use this just to remove the remaining traces of foundation that may still be on my face, however, ever since I started using the Diva Darling Diva Dryer on my face I haven't been seeing any remaining traces of make-up which is great. The purpose of toner is to gently remove impurities while maintaining the natural moisture of the skin since it is alcohol free.   Ever since I incorporated a toner into my routine I have seen less breakouts. 

Step 5: Eye Cream - I am currently using the MaryKay Eye Firming Cream ($32.00) and when I don't use it I can tell the difference in my under eye area because there are more lines and creases. This eye cream work really well.  It is now called the Time Wise Eye Firming Cream. I guess you can tell how old this is because of the packaging. 

Step 6: Serum - Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector ($47.50 @ Amazon)

I believe this is $49.50 on the Clinique website, however I purchased this bottle from the Cosmetics Company from the Tanger Outlet's at the National Harbor for $37.50.  I don't mind paying this amount for dark spot corrector's because my dark spots used to be really bad.  Therefore, this stuff really works. It works better than the StriVectin-EV Get Even Brightening Serum in my opinion (that is what I had before Clinique).  I don't have any before or after pics but after using this Clinique for a month I saw a big difference in my hyper-pigmentation.  It's a great formula and I highly recommend it. I am currently running low and getting sad about it :(

Step 7: Moisturize - After I let the Clinique dark spot corrector dry I then apply my Mary Kay Enriched Moisturizer Formula ($18.00) 1 (The Formula 1 in Mary Kay is for dry skin). I love this moisturizer because it is really lightweight even though its for dry skin.  

Step 8 (Finally!): Primer (before I apply my foundation in the morning) - The Benefit POREfessional Primer, $31.00. 

I bought this for my wedding day make up so that my foundation would go on smoothly and last all day and this definitely did the trick.  The packaging states that is minimizes the appearance of pores. When I put this on it my skin feels like velvet.  

That's it, not much right? 

Here is my face after following the steps above.  

As you can see I still have a dark spot that I am working on, on my forehead, and this came from me picking at a bump. Why did I do that? I don't know. The next one I get I'm going to try my best not to pick it.  

Let me know what your must haves are within your current skin care routine. I would love to know. 

Thanks for reading!!!

Courtney :)