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Skincare tools from acne to anti-aging, sonic cleansing and home light therapy devices. Skincare tools, skin steamers and home dermaplaning systems. Best home hair removal tools. Hair growth devices, laser helmets and laser combs. T3 dryers and Luxe Hot Rollers. Hot styling tools. Sonic makeup brushes.

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Why We Love Michael Todd Beauty sonicBLEND Makeup Brush

July 31, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Michael Todd Beauty sonicBLEND Makeup Brush

I dislike heavy makeup in the summer heat. I don’t like it any time of year, but when it is hot and sticky, adding multiple cakey layers of product feels and looks overdone.

So I was happy to try the new Michael Todd Beauty sonicBLEND Makeup Brush. It is among the new crop of USB rechargeable beauty tools that have become popular and being able to charge multiple gadgets at once with a good multi-prong USB charger is incredibly easy, so I like that feature. It charges up relatively fast the first time you use it, and it is ready to go. One charge has lasted me ten days, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down.

The sonicBLEND handles multiple types of makeup: liquid, cream, or powder. The brush is incredibly soft, but product distributes evenly on the brush. I have had a hard time finding a foundation makeup brush that I really like lately, so I’m really enjoying this one.

Once you turn the brush on, it vibrates almost imperceptibly, like a sonic toothbrush. However, these little vibrations smooth makeup onto and into your skin with incredible evenness and control. It gives full coverage for concealer and foundation in a very thin coat, so your skin shines through while still getting coverage. I like using it with mineral powder foundation: it leaves the right amount of product that doesn’t cake up later in the day. It’s almost goof-proof.

A nice bonus of the sonic technology is that it helps deflate undereye puffiness when applying concealer. It’s a great way to take a step out of my morning routine!

The button takes a little bit of pressure to turn on or adjust the settings, but I appreciate that so it doesn’t turn on randomly when it’s in my purse. It is a sturdy gadget that is a definite go-to for applying multiple kinds of products with a sheer, even look.

Find the sonicBLEND at Michael Todd Beauty.

I received this product in exchange for testing and review purposes. If you have any questions about my experience with it, leave it in the comments section below, and I’ll do my best to answer it!

How to Use Lift Care Lift Wand Pro

June 27, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Lift Care Lift Wand Pro

I’ve been on a beauty gadget binge lately. I was impressed by the other gadgets I have tried from Lift Care, so I am happy to have tried their flagship product, the Lift Wand Pro.

The Lift Wand Pro is a very powerful gadget. It is a high-frequency tool to clarify and refine the skin. After having used it a few times, I am thrilled with the results.

This tool treats a broad range of beauty woes, ranging from hair loss to acne to the signs of aging. The underlying mechanism of high-frequency skincare is a)bringing circulation to the skin, and b)killing bacteria. In addition to the seven high-frequency electrode attachments, the kit contains a 540-needle derma roller. I am a huge fan of derma rollers to increase collagen production. The one that comes with this kit is well made and precise. I use it twice a week, and I haven’t had any issues with pinpricks that led to bleeding. It gives my skin a lovely glow and smoothes out my skin.

There are seven electrode attachments to use with the device. Each has a gas inside it (I believe Argon) which emits a glow when the electric current reacts with it.

I found the hair comb electrode fascinating. It causes circulation to increase on your scalp (and therefore in your hair follicles) much the same way a peppermint shampoo would. There is also a tingle that goes along with this increase in circulation, also like peppermint shampoo has when it brings circulation to the scalp.

Lift Care Lift Wand Pro Comb

I had a recent weight loss, so I was eager to try out the body roller electrode to prevent sagging skin. This is more of a preventative step, but I was surprised (and thrilled) by how much tightening I have had on my upper arms. If you aren’t thrilled with how your arms look in short sleeves, this attachment makes the whole kit worth it!

Lift Care Lift Wand Pro Body Roller

The undereye (Spoon) attachment produces a peppy, wide awake look by tightening the undereye and bringing fluid-draining circulation to the area, great for late nights, early mornings, and allergy season!

The neck electrode is a powerful anti-aging tool and probably one of the most recognizable electrodes if you have gotten high-frequency facials in a spa. It improves circulation to the thin skin on the throat and tightens jowls. It makes a noticeable difference.

Lift Care Lift Wand Pro Neck Attachment

Next to the neck electrode, the most recognizable attachment would be the Face Electrode, commonly called a Mushroom Attachment in spas. By running this attachment over the face, skin is smoothed and left with a dewy, rosy glow to it.

Lift Care Lift Wand Pro Facial Electrode

The most impressive result for me came from the Acne Electrodes. One is for use behind the ears for sagging in the area and for acne, and the other is just for acne is areas like the nose. They are more powerful wands than the rest, with more concentrated energy than the rest of the electrodes. They work by killing bacteria and creates an environment that is unfavorable to acne. I had a few blemishes last week, two that were red and visible, a whitehead, and one that had not yet shown up on my skin, but I could feel forming under my skin. I followed the directions and lightly tapped the Acne Electrode on each of the blemishes a few times. They were each immediately tighter and drier. Over the next 24 hours, the two red, visible blemishes were slightly lighter in color and reduced by about 75%. They were flat by the next day, and one of them returned to normal flesh tone within 72 hours. The whitehead dried out and was gone in 48 hours. The blemish that hadn’t shown up on my skin came to the surface and dried up in less than 72 hours. I am thrilled with the results of these attachments! Results come faster than if I went to the dermatologist to get a blemish injected, and less expensive in the long run if your insurance doesn’t cover acne.

There are several warnings in the instructions of those who shouldn’t use the Lift Wand Pro due to medical conditions, so take a look at that before you use it. The gadget comes with a 1-year warranty, which is great!

The whole kit comes in a sturdy aluminum briefcase style box, which is fantastic for storage of these delicate items. I wish more beauty gadgets came with good storage like this, and it definitely adds value to a great kit.

Lift Care Lift Wand Pro Case

Find this great kit at Amazon.com.

I received this item at a discount for testing and unbiased review purposes. If you have any questions about my experience with it, leave it in the comments section below, and I’ll do my best to answer it!

Rejuven Light LED Light Therapy System

June 20, 2016 · 2 Comments

Rejuven Light LED Light Therapy

LED based Light therapy has successively been used in dermatologist and medical spas for years for several skin care treatments including the treatment of acne and rosacea, reducing inflammation and wrinkles, and the production of collagen. While there have been some light therapy devices available for at-home use, they tend to be not very powerful, or they are very expensive. So I was excited to try out the Rejuven Light LED Light Therapy Device.

ABOUT THIS DEVICE
The Rejuven Light LED Light Therapy Device comes with four interchangeable heads. Each respective head is the four different light therapy colors that have proved effective in the treatment of specific skin care problems: green, red, yellow, and blue.

The light heads are each an actual LED of the respective colors and not a colored plastic shield emulating the appearance of colored light LEDs. This is a superior feature to many of the at-home LED light therapy devices on the market and compared to the devices I have seen; it is a feature typically seen on much more expensive devices.

The base is sturdy and withstands the changing of heads well. Directions are clear on the device itself, with the ability to change between the three light variants of constant or pulsing light intensities for use in various treatment settings.

Also included in the kit are blue tinted goggles that protect the eyes from the intensity of the light. They are similar to swim goggles in appearance. These goggles should be put on first before turning on the device and selecting a pulsing intensity for treatment.

TREATMENT
There is no pain or unpleasant sensation at all during use; it does not even feel particularly warm. I did notice with the red LED light head that an area of inflammation due to a bug bite I had on my arm felt more comfortable after use and the swelling reduced.

The treatment is quick and simple. It can be done on bare skin or done with treatment serums or moisturizers that the light can help drive into the skin for deeper penetration.

Depending on the skin condition under treatment, results can be seen in a few days to a few weeks. A general glow to the skin can be seen almost immediately after use with the green LED light head. Acne responds very quickly when the blue LED is used to eliminate bacteria. Inflammation and swelling reduce very quickly with the red light head. After a few weeks of use wrinkles and discoloration begin to fade. I am especially excited about the effect of the red LED for rebuilding collagen on areas like my arms and legs. For anyone who has stretch marks from rapid weight gain or loss, LED light therapy is very useful on the skin on areas such as stomach, thighs and flabby under arms.

CONCLUSION
I am delighted to find an at-home LED light therapy system that uses real colored LED light heads instead of just tinted shields placed over generic LEDS that simulate try light therapy. This feature is most often found in much more expensive light therapy systems. It is also unusual to find a system that offers four types of colored light in one set and yet is still affordable. This device is easy to handle, it is simple to use, and it is sturdy. It is an excellent value and useful for numerous skin conditions.

Find it at Amazon.com.

Rejuven Light LED Light Therapy

I received this item at a discount for testing and unbiased review purposes.

Rejuven Skin 5-in-1 Ultra Skin Rejuvenator What to Know

June 19, 2016 · 6 Comments

Have you ever discovered a beauty product that is so effective that it corrects problems you didn’t even know you had? That is what happened to me when I started using the Rejuven Skin 5-in-1 Ultra Skin Rejuvenator.

Rejuven Skin 5-in-1 Ultra Skin Rejuvenator

I adore beauty gadgets, but for me to use them for the long term they need to deliver results. The 5-in-1 Rejuven Ultra Skin Rejuvenator delivers astonishing results and does so quickly.

To get the most out of this great device, make sure to read the user manual before use. The product arrives half-charged, and it is important to charge it fully before use. Be sure to be familiar with the various settings and what they do. It’s a quick and easy read, but it makes the process much simpler!

So what have my results been?

I am very impressed with this device for many reasons, but the firming and sculpting I have achieved after just a few uses is what amazes me the most. I use it over my eyebrows, and it lifted my upper eyes dramatically. This is impressive since I didn’t actually use it on my eye, just the skin above it. My lids are slightly hooded, but I looked wide awake and perky without even contouring with eyeshadow.

The change to my jawline is what I consider the most impressive. I have achieved decent sculpting with other devices that I have used over time, but this was the tautest my jawline has ever looked. I didn’t even know I had some of the contours around my chin that appeared after using the 5-in-1 Ultra Skin Rejuvenator a few times – and believe me, I have spent years trying to get my chin more chiseled looking!

The Galvanic ION function is fascinating. Using the ION+ mode to cleanse my skin and the ION- mode to drive topical products deep into my skin (I’ve been using a potent hyaluronic acid), my skin (especially on my cheeks) is smooth, plump, bright, and dewy.

I have done Photofacials for years, and it’s great to be able to do them at home with this device. I had a few hormonal blemishes that reduced by about 50% within a day of using the Blue mode. That is pretty impressive. There is also a red mode and a green mode for other issues. If you have any doubts regarding the ability of light to affect your skin for the better, consider this: the sun damages your skin via certain wavelengths, but other wavelengths, like the ones in this device, heal the skin. Plus it feels amazing: warm and soothing. Be sure to use the included goggles when using the Phototherapy mode – this is a potent modality, and should be treated as such.

I will be doing periodic updates on my progress with the 5-in-1 Ultra Skin Rejuvenator. However, even after using it for less than two weeks, I can heartily recommend it for younger, brighter, tighter, smoother, healthier skin. I’m excited to see if the improvement continues!

Find it at Amazon.com.

Rejuven Skin 5-in-1 Ultra Skin Rejuvenator