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Skincare Tools: Rose Quartz Roller & Gua Sha Tool Set

November 3, 2019 · 11 Comments

Gemstone Rollers offer a massaging, relaxing experience while improving skin. Rose Quartz rollers feel and work amazingly with your favorite facial oil. The roller smoothes oils, creams and serums on easily and aid absorption. The gentle rolling encourages lymph drainage. We found an excellent set: the Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz Roller & Gua Sha Tool Set

ABOUT This Beauty & Wishes SET

This skincare tool set comes in Rose Quartz or Jade. This gift-boxed set includes:

Gemstone ROLLER and Gua Sha STAND

We love that this comes with a stand. This keeps the delicate gemstone surfaces safe. The stand also keeps the roller and Gua Sha free of surface bacteria on counters, makeup bags or vanities. And it is pretty on my vanity table.

Stand for the gemstone roller keeps it safe

Perfect on a vanity table

GUA SHA SCRAPING MASSAGE TOOL

This set contains a gua sha scraping massage facial tool. Gua Sha is an ancient alternative remedy practice. Gua Sha stimulates skin renewal with lymphatic drainage and increased blood flow. Improved blood flow assists in collagen production. Gua Sha facial tools are designed to improve circulation by gently scraping the skin. This non-invasive treatment can reduce puffiness and inflammation.

Smooth and thick Gua Sha Tools in Rose Quartz and Jade

Also:

Attractive drawer-style box with satin interior
Instruction guidebook with skincare preservation tips
A lifetime warranty and authenticity certificate for the stone and the product.

Gift box

ABOUT Jade and Rose Quartz Gemstones

This set uses quality Brazilian Stones. This set is available in Rose Quartz or Jade. Each stone has different properties and advantages within skincare.

Both Jade and Rose Quartz are non-porous. They do not absorb skincare products during treatment. Both clean easily. Both are more hygienic than using fingers for skin product application. Both Jade and Rose Quartz flush toxins via lymphatic drainage.

Both Rose Quartz and Jade gemstones enable product absorption and skin enhancement

ROSE QUARTZ ROLLERS

Carved rose quartz is exceptionally smooth. Rose quartz stays cool when rolling on the skin. Rose Quartz has been used for centuries for its skin-nourishing properties. Rose quartz treatments drain fluid and promote natural detoxification. It boosts circulation, improves elasticity and promotes cell turnover. This results in brighter, healthier skin that glows.

Rose Quartz Gemstone set

JADE ROLLERS

Jade is pure and durable. Jade is ideal for products benefiting from warming to enhance absorption. An example might be facial oils and thicker night creams like Creme de la Mer. It is particularly helpful at reducing redness, dark circles, and puffiness.

Jade has lovely natural color variations

CONSTRUCTION

The roller uses thick brackets. This is important because skinny brackets can break easily. Both rose quartz and jade, once carved, are durable and can last a long time.

Thick and durable brackets

Use

After cleansing and toning, smooth a few drops of facial oil or luxe cream into the skin. Glide the roller gently outwards on the face and down the throat. Don’t press vigorously, a gentle smooth motion works best.

Lovely rose quartz color variants are seen in the crystal

MY EXPERIENCE

The roller is non-squeaky and moves smoothly.

Morning

I pop my roller in the refrigerator at night to use it chilled in the morning. Using it in the morning depuffs my skin. It eases pillow wrinkles on my face and reduces eye puffiness. I feel and look more awake. It also helps with clogged sinuses.

Evening

Facial rolling is relaxing and de-stressing!

It makes putting on my night time creams and serums feel like a spa-like ritual. It also helps me distribute the creams easily. Since the roller doesn’t absorb any product, none of my precious cream or serum goes to waste. It also helps my product absorb into the skin. I LOVE using the roller with squalene and oils, as well as hyaluronic acid paired products.

A perfect set of tools to use with some of my favorite skincare creams and serums

On the vanity table

Rollers don’t absorb skincare products, so they don’t waste a single drop of precious serums!

TIPS FOR ROLLER USE

Glide gently on the skin in an outward direction for lymphatic drainage.
Place the roller in the refrigerator to enhance the cooling sensation. Great for reducing swelling and inflammation.
Place it in a cup of warm water to help serums and oils best penetrate.
Roll in gentle upward strokes on your neck and face.
We love to use it with DPL red light to promote drainage and help product absorption
Soak in warm water before using over masks or serums to help penetration of products.
Use right before bed to relax.

The roller helps serums and creams absorb

Use the Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz roller with your favorite serums and facial masks

GUA SHA TOOL

The Gua Sha tool is gently used over the top of moisturizing topicals. This increases product benefit and absorption. We especially like the angles of the Gua Sha tool for treating facial curves such as jawline and cheekbones.

Lightly glide the Gua Sha tool along the contours of the face for optimal results.

Unique shape aids precise facial contour treatment

About the Brand

Beauty & Wishes has a passion for wellbeing and a fascination with ancient, holistic beauty practices. They are committed to giving back. For every purchase, Beauty & Wishes donates $1 to help improve the lives of women, children, and communities around the world.

Conclusion

Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz Roller & Gua Sha Tool Set is a well-made, durable and useful skincare set that enhances product absorption and promotes reduced inflammation. The stand keeps both skincare tools safe and free of counter surface bacteria. It comes in a presentation box suitable for gift giving and the set has a lifetime warranty.

Where to find it

Find the Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz Roller & Gua Sha Tool Set at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Y8B9L66

The Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz & Jade Roller & Gua Sha Tool Sets

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

Have any comments or questions about the The Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz & Jade Roller & Gua Sha Tool Set? The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

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ABOUT THIS POST

Like you, the Style Chicks team needs time to evaluate and form an opinion about the products we try. With the Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz Roller & Gua Sha Tool Set, we received compensation for our time and effort to form an opinion of the blanket. We produced this blog post because we think the product is great and want to share it with you!

Better Beauty Sleep with the Luxe Corala Weighted Blanket

October 28, 2019 · 6 Comments

Good sleep is vital for health, mental clarity, metabolism, and mood. The phrase “get your beauty sleep” is sound advice because our skin regenerates at night. But stress can make restful sleep elusive. Many of us are sleep deprived. So we’re excited about the Corala Weighted Blanket. It eases away stress and enables relaxed sleep.

The luxurious Corala set

Work. School. Deadlines. Family. Health. These can all cause stress. The Corala Weighted Blanket creates a soothing environment and a snugly feel. It uses natural gravity properties to help the brain and body relax and promote restful sleep and better sleep quality.

How Do Weighted Blankets Work?

Weighted blankets use gravity to comfortably swaddle you without feeling trapped or stuffy. This encourages relaxation and sleep. The weight of the blanket works through Deep-Touch Pressure (DTP) stimulation.

Deep-Touch Pressure (DTP) is light, non-painful pressure applied to relax the body. Like how a warm, comforting hug from a loved one feels or how a fussy baby feels calmer once swaddled. The weight of the blanket, when draped over the body, uses DTP for the same hug-like swaddled feeling.

Deep-Touch Pressure helps the body produce “feel-good” neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin. The release of serotonin within the brain helps to relieve insomnia.

WHY STRESS IMPACTS SLEEP

Research shows that stress makes the sympathetic nervous system work overtime. How can you tell if your sympathetic nervous system is working overtime? Instead of falling asleep, the mind races, worrying about problems or overthinking about the next day’s tasks. This alters circadian rhythms and causes more anxiety. No wonder restful sleep is elusive!

Corala Weighted Blanket

Functional Design Meets Luxury Aesthetics

The boxed set with duvets and blanket

This blanket set has unique features. It includes:

The Weighted Blanket

The Corala blanket measures 60″ wide by 80″ long and weighs twenty pounds. The color is Living Coral, the 2019 Pantone color of the year. Cheery, soothing and optimistic, it is versatile and suits many decor schemes.

Corala in the color Living Coral

It fits just across the top of my queen bed and doesn’t drape off the sides. This is on purpose so the weight does not pull or feel heavy.

It is quilted with double reinforced stitches and edges for durability. No bead leaks.

The set comes with two seasonal duvets.

SEASONAL DUVETS

The Corala Winter Duvet is made with a minklike fabric that is very soft. It is warm and toasty without being scratchy or stuffy. It is a grey dotted pattern on the top and soft fabric underneath. It is stylish and versatile.

Raised dotted pattern on top with soft darker gray underneat

Winter Duvet

The Corala Summer Duvet is 100% pure cotton. It has a breathable softness that is not confining or stuffy during hot weather months. It feels like a thick version of high thread count sheets and is exceptionally smooth with a silk blend finish.

Summer duvet close up

Summer duvet

The summer duvet is smooth, silky and lightweight

Duvet Functional Features
A hidden zipper system on each duvet keeps them stylish.

Hidden zipper on summer duvet

Hidden zipper on winter duvet

Eight sets of loops and long ties and multiple sturdy loops secure the blanket inside the duvet. This ensures an even weight distribution.

Sturdy loops secure the blanket inside the duvets

Construction & Materials

The Corala Blanket is 100% cotton fabric filled with a 170gsm 3D hollow fiber blend. It has a 4 by 4-inch diamond pattern. This is both attractive and enables the weighted beads to stay in place instead of shifting around or settling all to one side.

Attractive large diamond stitch pattern holds beads in place

The weight comes from lead-free glass beads. They are odorless and non-toxic. There are no plastic, synthetic materials or chemicals in this blanket.

Two duvets and blanket made of luxe and durable materials

Presentation

It comes in a sleek, generously sized black box suitable for gifting and for storage. The box is absolutely luxe, like Hermes gift box luxe. It has an imprinted logo, thick cardboard, dual-tone design interior and exterior, and a satin lining bottom, like a jewelry gift box!

The set comes in such a lovely gift box!

The outer box comes with a bag and corner padding brackets to keep this gift box perfect until gift-giving. They really went all out on the gift presentation!

Luxe box presentation with lining

It is a great gift for a college or grad student, a new mom, or anyone who could enjoy better sleep.

Gift box and blanket

My Corala Weighted Blanket Experience

I’ve been working on an important project deadline. There have been many late nights working at a computer right up until bedtime. I try to go to sleep, but I frequently linger awake, dwelling on my project, making mental notes for the next day’s work. It keeps me awake when I should be asleep. It is the perfect time to try the Corala Weighted Blanket.

First impressions, it is a sleek and slim blanket, not bulky. I find it comfortable against my skin and not at all scratchy. I like the feel of the blanket and both duvets.

Winding down for bed with a cup of tea and my Corala Blanket

It is hug-like! It is cradling and snugly without feeling stifling or claustrophobic. The beads are not at all noisy when the blanket is moved or while turning over. It fits atop a queen bed or for use to keep warm while reading or watching TV on the couch.

I love how quickly it helps me shift gears from working to relaxing. The weight is not too heavy, claustrophobic or at all stifling. I sleep comfortably and wake well-rested.

For Relaxing…

Sometimes we all need an evening off or a mental health break. The blanket is ideal for curling up on the couch, streaming Netflix and indulging in the snack of your choice. I found it restful, relaxing and enjoyable.

Streaming a movie while using the Corala Weighted Blanket is so relaxing

It is also a lovely addition to a guest bedroom to make guests feel warm, cozy and at home.

Notable features

One-year warranty
Free shipping
Not sure? Free 30-Night Trial
Not for you? Free returns
Both the blanket and duvets are machine washable.

All three pieces are of high quality. durable and luxe

CONCLUSION

A thoughtful gift for your own self-care or for friends and family who work hard and have many stressors. Sometimes grad students and others work on a paper or project deadline and are too wired to sleep. Night Workers often have difficulty sleeping. It is difficult to turn off the brain and focus on sleep for a variety of reasons. The Corala Weighted Blanket is well made, luxe, stylish, and practical. It promotes restful sleep naturally. An easy way to adopt a helpful and healthy self-care practice.

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the Corala Weighted Blanket at https://www.coralablanket.com

Questions? Comments?

Have any comments or questions about the Corala Weighted Blanket? The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

Leave a comment or email us at [email protected]

ABOUT THIS POST

Like you, the Style Chicks team needs time to evaluate and form an opinion about the products we try. With the Corala Weighted Blanket, we received compensation for our time and effort to form an opinion of the blanket. We produced this blog post because we think the product is great and want to share it with you!

ORGANIC & LUXE LIVING: LINENLY LUXE BAMBOO SHEET SET

May 16, 2019 · 17 Comments

We love beauty sleep. And nothing makes for a good night’s beauty sleep like soft sheets. It is wonderfully decadent to sleep on high thread count or Egyptian Cotton sheets. But they can be pricey. Linenly has an organic 100% Luxe Bamboo Sheet Set that is even softer than Egyptian Cotton. Its luxurious decadence meets organic, hypoallergenic function.

These sheet are so comfy on a lazy day to lounge in bed with a snack and watching movies or reading

Linenly Luxe Bamboo sheets are so comfy on a lazy day to lounge in bed with a snack and watching movies or reading…and of course, for sleeping!

ABOUT THE LINENLY LUXE BAMBOO SHEET SET

This Linenly 100% Luxe Bamboo Sheet Set includes a Flat Sheet, a Fitted Sheet, and two Pillowcases.

Linenly Luxe Bamboo Sheet Set has generously sized pillowcases to fit fluffy pillows

It comes in a drawstring bag of the same material that is attractive. The drawstring bag presentation makes this sheet set suitable for gift giving. The durable bag is useful to store the sheets when not in use.

Drawstring bag for storage

WHY CHOOSE BAMBOO SHEETS

Bamboo provides soft, hypoallergenic, durable fabric for soft organic luxury sheets

Bamboo makes for hypoallergenic, durable fabric for soft organic luxury sheets

Bamboo seems like it would be scratchy, but it can be soft and silk-like in texture. Bamboo is more breathable than cotton. This makes Bamboo sheets feel better than even many fine Egyptian cotton sheet sets. Bamboo also has natural odor-resistant properties.

NO PESTICIDES. Bamboo is naturally pest resistant.
Bamboo sheets are hypoallergenic, antimicrobial and antibacterial.
Bamboo is thermo-regulating. Use them all year to stay warm in winter and cool in the summer.
Bamboo sheets are an economical investment because they are so durable and long-lasting.

Linenly Bamboo Sheet Features

These organic bamboo fabric sheets are high-end cotton quality in feel but a mid-level cost.

Soft, durable material with quality stitching and detail

DURABLE
The sheets are prewashed and don’t shrink. They also do not fade or fray in the wash (see the included simple washing instructions or visit Linenly website). The stitching is even and tight. The elastic fitting remains intact after washing.

Fitted sheet elastic is sturdy and has deep pockets to accommodate tall mattresses

Sheets are well stitched and made of sturdy yet soft material. Look closely to see the sateen weave

Well crafted seams

OEKO-TEX CERTIFIED
Organic fabrics are sometimes processed with harmful chemicals. These sheets are processed safely.

Features of these sheets include safety certification

Features of these sheets include OEKO-TEX safety certification

The OEKO-TEX certification is a global testing standard. It assesses how the fabric is processed, including dyes and finishes. Oeko-Tex fabrics are certified free of harmful chemicals and are safe for human use. That means no harmful chemicals, toxins or harmful substances are used to make these sheets.

Luxury sheets are usually for adults. But the price point of these chemical and allergen free sheets makes them suitable for kids with allergies

Luxury sheets typically are reserved for adults. But the price point of these OEKO-TEX, organic, chemical-free sheets makes them appealing for the whole family including teens and kids with sensitivities

SIZING
There are two sizing options: King or Queen Size. The dimensions are generous. They can accommodate larger mattresses and mattress with toppers (up to 40 cm total depth).

COLOR OPTIONS
We chose Violet Pink. The color options are:

- White
- Ivory
- Gray Blue
- Steel Gray
- Light Gray
- Violet Pink
- Forest
- Olive Green
- Platinum
- Taupe

Violet Pink

HOW THEY FEEL

Soft, soft, soft. SO soft. The feel is exceptionally soft and luxurious. It has a rich 400 thread count sateen weave, equal to 1000 cotton thread count feel and durability.

They weave these sheets with a super-fine yarn that results in a silky smooth finish. The sateen weave structure is with spun yarns instead of filament. This makes for an extra soft feel. The weave has a “long float” that makes fabric feel less rough and bumpy to the touch.

Note the sateen weave that makes for a softer, smoother feel

MY EXPERIENCE

The Linenly 100% Luxe Bamboo Sheet Set fits easily on my taller queen mattress. They fit well on the guest room pull out couch. The couch has a thinner mattress with a thicker foam “egg crate” style topper. Linenly sheets make a guest bed feel comfy and luxurious. The color is vibrant and true to what I expected from the website color options.

They are a delight to sleep on, soft and smooth! There is a nice heft to the weight, but they don’t feel stiff or cumbersome. The feel is like heavy silk. Perfect for a lazy day of snacks and streaming movies, reading a good book, and of course, a good night’s sleep.

Make a guest feel pampered even on a pull out couch with these luxuriously soft sheets

The Linenly Luxe Bamboo Sheet Set is quality hypoallergenic and organic bedding. The sheets hold the Oeko-Tex certification and have an excellent point. Perfect for year-round use, especially for those with sensitivities or allergies.

Makes for a luxe yet practical gift!

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the Linenly 100% Luxe Bamboo Sheet Set at
https://www.linenly.com.au/products/bamboo-sheet-set

ABOUT THIS POST

Like you, the team here at Style Chicks needs time to evaluate and form an opinion of the products we talk about. With the Linenly 100% Luxe Bamboo Sheet Set, we received compensation for our time and effort to form an opinion of this product. We produced this blog post because we think the product is great and want to share it with you!