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Do you need a professional Lip Balm that actually works?

  • Posted on November 16, 2009 at 9:19 am

Then you need to consult a physician.  Just Kidding, but not really.  Lip Balms and products for chapped lips and severly chapped lips are just like any other skin care or hair care product where most of them or at least the higher end ones are designed for people with specific lip or skin issues.  I know that some people prefer natural cures and moisturizers while other people like the store bought and drugstore regular lip balms that come in the cherry or normal flavored lip  balm, but in reality you should consider a few things before you buy and begin using a lip balm this winter.

1.  Is your skin sensitive to any flavors or scents or even the dyes they use to color the lip balm?  If your skin is sensitive to dyes and colors and everything else, then you may want to think twice about which lip balm you want to use this winter.   By using a lip balm that has colors and flavors that you might be allergic too, you could actually possibly be doing more damage to your lips and possibly slow down the healing process instead of actually helping your lips heal.  They might smell and look great, but at the same time, wouldn’t you rather have something that helps you actually get better instead of something that gives you temporary relief and possibly makes your lips take longer to heal?

2.  Is the lip balm you are using the right kind of lip balm for your lips.  The thing is that most of the lip balms you find in drugstores are actually designed for people with all skin types and lip issues, but in reality, they probably all work similar until you start to look at the higher end lip balms where you can start to find lip balms with better ingredients that are designed to help heal, instead of smell or color your lips.  I always recommend going with a better ingredient than something that smells or is flavored because if my lips get chapped, then I just want them healed and could care less about my lip balm tasting great.

It is important to remember that if you are buying or need to buy lip balm this winter that you buy one that works with your skin to help heal your lips and not just taste good or look pretty.  If you use a lip balm that helps to heal your skin, you can start using a color, etc… even faster without having any or as much pain as you would if you use a lower end lip balm that only gives you temporary relief.   Anyways, I hate chapped lips and in the winter I completely recommend that everyone uses a lip balm that is more high end and actually helps to cure and heal your chapped lips.

Murad Intensive Wrinkle Reducer Sale – $119.99

  • Posted on September 24, 2009 at 8:06 pm

Murad Intensive Wrinkle Cream

Murad Intensive Wrinkle Cream

The Murad Intensive Wrinkle Reducer is one Sale at Hair Care Discounters for just $119.99 today which is about 20% off its retail price.  By buying shopping for the Murad Intensive Wrinkle Reducer Cream Sale at Hair Care Discounters you will save roughly $30 USD which is a huge discount on a huge product….but since it is only a 1 oz bottle, how am I going to call it huge and since it still costs $119.99 how can you call that a discount or sale for the Murad Intensive Wrinkle Reducer?  That’s easy enough to answer and a question a ton of people ask.

If you have been following this blog and reading some of the article posts instead of the product blogging posts, you’ll remember one we did on why some shampoos cost more than other shampoos and if they are really better or if it is just marketing hype.  The truth is, or at least what it appears to be is that with these products, and we aren’t talking about a $5 bottle vs a $6 bottle but a $5 bottle vs a product that costs $20 or even $200 for the same size,  you are normally paying more for the product because you will probably get a lot more out of it.

Take the Alterna Ten Shampoo and Conditioner that I am in love with now.  It retails for around $60 per bottle of each (Available at Hair Care Discounters for $40+/- depending on what sale is going on) and compare it to a shampoo like Pantene that I used to use when I was in college.

Although I loved Pantene and always loved usinng it because it worked well with my hair, until I tried the more expensive shampoo and the other day when I had the flu and my air dried out, you can seriously tell the difference with what it does to and for your hair.  When you have a product like Alterna Ten or Murads Intensive Wrinkle Cream you are paying for a ton of things and not just something that may work a bit but is mass produced for the mass markets.  You are paying for the years of research that goes into creating the formulas for their products, you are paying for the countless hours of experts and even scientists that are working around the clock to discover how to better protect your hair and your skin and help you from getting wrinkles and eeding painful things like botox or facelifts….or at least help you to prolong have to go for them.   You are paying for much higher quality of ingredients that are not always easy to get or come by and you are paying for the overall quality and effectiveness that these products normally provide.   Think about it, if they didn’t work for most people, these products would not be available for so long and probably not have as many good reviews as they do.  Now, you do have to remember though that everyone’s skin types are different and it may not work as well on your skin as it does on others, but then again, think about how much more botox is or a trip to the plastic surgeon and tell me that this isn’t even worth giving a try since it is painless and a lot less expensive and something that can help prevent wrinkles before they begin to appear.  Now, this stuff won’t remove your wrinkles, but it will help prevent them and work with your skin to reduce them, however if you don’t have them yet or are just getting them then there is no better time to try the Murad Intensive Wrinkle Cream to help prevent them from coming even faster and help your face look young and full of life.

Now not everyone agrees with me on this, but I definitely think that my face and looking young is worth at least the $119.99 that this is on sale for today and if I am not willing to try products to help keep my face wrinkle free, then I should kiss my moisturizers goodbye and say hellow to a charpei’s face and crows feet, but since I know that my face is worth it and worth protecting and preventing aging and wrinkles, this is something that I am not afraid to spend a little bit extra on to see if it will work for me.

Now, just in case you need a little more conidence in the Murad Intensive Wrinkle Reducer, if you read the Murad website, they claim that it not only diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by up to 45% in 8 weeks, but it also helps to deliiver deep resurfacing without irritation and if you buy it from us on sale, you will not only save on our discounted price, but you will also still get free shipping and a free gift with every purchase including if you buy the Murad Intensive Wrinkle Reducer 1 oz on sale here.

Before you leave this page think about it…is your face and is your youth not worth $119.99 to you?   To me that is more than worth my youth and having a nice smooth and wrinkle free face so I am going to give this stuff a go and if for some reason I don’t like it, then I’ll simply go back to the eye and skin creams that I normally use…..btw I think you can tell my birthday is coming up which is why I am completely freaking out about age and lines and everything else,,,,lol.   Anyways, I hope you decide to give the Murad Intensive Wrinkle Reducer a try and then come back and tell us how you enjoyed or disliked it and share your opinion with our other readers.

Featured Product Fridays. OPI Espana, Brocato, Murad, Kerastase

  • Posted on September 4, 2009 at 4:48 pm

I can’t believe it is already Friday again, and with Friday comes our featured products and deals.  This week I am still obsessed with OPI Espana so I am soo going to recommend another color from the line, and no it isn’t the Here Today Aragon Tomorrow, even though I still love that color, as well as a really high end hair product that is now affordable, something for styling and of course something for your skin.   I kind of like featured product fridays the most because not only do I get to try new products usually, but I get to learn about some of the newer ones as well.

Anyways, this week’s Featured Product Fridays is:

OPI The Manicurist of Seville:

OPI The Manicurist of Seville

OPI The Manicurist of Seville

OPI The Manicurist of Seville

This is one of the most amazing reds I have seen in a long time.  It is deep, rich dark and red.  It looks like the deep rich blood red of the flamenco dresses worn by the Women in Spain and almost the same dark and rich blood red that you find in the spanish dyed fabric fans.

I can easily see this red being used for a first date, a romantic evening, any and every formal event or anything that involved a night of glamour, romance or that requies evening attire.  For me, this deep dark blood red color should be saved for special occasions as it is a gorgeous and unique color, but if you are anything like me, you also cannot resist and will probably put it on anyways lol…I mean Monday night is a special occasion too and because you need to wear this nail polish somewhere special, it is the perfect excuse for a dinner out at a nice restaraunt or to find a date to take you somewhere special.

If you can’t tell I love this red and already have my own bottle of it.  If you love these deep rich colors then you need to click the link above and buy your own bottle of OPI The Manicurist of Seville on Sale today for $5.75.  That is one of the best deals and prices on the internet for brand new bottles of the newest and most sought after line of nail polishes from OPI.  Order your bottle today so you can begin enjoying this amazing and deep rich red nail polish.

Brocato Cloud 9 Repair Styling Creme:

Cloud 9 Miracle Repair Style Creme

Cloud 9 Miracle Repair Style Creme

Cloud 9 Miracle Repair Style Creme

Brocato is a hair line that most people do not know about, however when they discover it they become hooked on it and never give it up.  It is almost addictive how well Brocato works and it is perfect for everyone of all ages.   One of my close friends who is hooked on Brocato products only buys this for her house and her kids and refuses to let any other hair care products in their house.

The Brocato Cloud 9 Repair Styling Creme is a styling product that also works to help repair your hair from damage that you may have caused with styling, coloring, environmental damage and other things that may have harmed your hair as well as providing your hair with a nice hold so that you can help to not only revive your hair, but also have a great look and hairstyle that lasts all day.

Now although this is a light holding product, so I would recommend a repairing hairspray as well, Brocato makes a great one, if you want a hold that lasts longer, it still does work great if you want a light hold or you want your ahir to be able to move around freely wihout the look of any styling products in it at all.

This product is also infused with UVA/UVB protection so it helps to not only helps to protect your hair from light and sun damage, but it also gives your hair a nice burst of moisture and replenishes your hair so that it can start to regain its natural shine.

This is a must have repairing light hold styling product and if you have never tried Brocato Products before, I highly recommend you give them a go, but be careful because they do become addictive lol.  =0).

Kerastase Age Recharge Hair Masque:

Kerastase Age Recharge Hair Masque

Kerastase Age Recharge Hair Masque

Kerastase Age Recharge Hair Masque

Ok, before you flip out about the price on the Kerastae line of products, you have to understand that Kerastase is the highest end product with the highest uality ingredients in the world and probably the most effective and best at doing exactly what it says it is going to do for you.

Kerastase is a secret for high end salons that charge triple what the product costs even thouh they are just using a little bit.  It is made from the finest ingredients and formulated amazingly perfect to do everything and provide almost instant results to your ahir with whatever product you choose.

The Kerastase Age Recharge Hair Masqueworks on yoru hair not only externally but also from the inside out….which is unique to this masque, to help strengthen it, recharge it and revitalize it with results that many people can see from the first use.  It will hel to leave your hair lookign and feeling healthy and stronger, more alive and shiny and have an overall feeling that it is revived.  If you have seriously damaged hair, then this is a product that you cannot afford to miss out on.  Then again, even if your hair isn’t damaged or only slightly but needs a recharge, you need to try the gel based (I used to hate gel based products because they kind of reminded me of slime in the 80s) Kerastase Age Recharge Hair Masque.  Ohh ya, and before you think that because this is a gell based hair masque so your hair will feel heay and it will feel slimy, think again.  There is a reason that this product costs enough to let us give you free shipping on it, it is a light weight formula that does not actually weigh your hair down and leaves it fresh and not slimy.   The Kerastase Age Recharge Hair Masque is an amazing product that not only works but will definitely help to recharge your hair.  You can buy it by clicking on the image above or any of the links in this products feature.

Murad Clarifying Toner:

Murad Clarifying Toner

Murad Clarifying Toner

Murad Clarifying Toner

Murad is known for its skin care products, especially acne.  Although they don’t run a million infomercials like Proactive, Murad doesn’t need to because the people that use it and enjoy keep buying it because it works for them and on their skin.  They don’t need to mass market it because a lot of people refer their friends to it.

Although I have never used the Murad product line, I do have a couple of friends in LA that swear by it.  I think the most important thing with skin care, especially toners and masks, is to find one that works for you and stick with it.  If for some reason it doesn’t seem like it is working or you want something new, then buy a couple bottles of different ones, try them each for a week and then go with the new one, but make sure that you always use it regularly and as instructed on the bottle.   One of the most important ones to use as well is a proper toner, especially if the toner is also a cleanser like the Murad Clarifying Toner.

Toners are important for people of all ages.  It doesn’t matter if you are young and your skin is holding up perfect and has the elasticity of a rubber band or if you are mature and starting to sag a little bit.  If you don’t start using a toner when you are younger, when you age a bit your skin will take its revenge on you and if you stop using it when you begin to sag, either say hellow to plastic surgery or say hello to saggy cheeks.   This is something I realized back when I was 20 and since then I began using a couple different brands of Toners and Cleansers and even though I am still fairly young, my skin looks 1 million times better and younger than almost all of my friends and people my age.  It is important to keep it tight and toned and it is soo easy to do.   The Murad Clarifying Toner uses natural ingredients like Witch Hazel to clean your pores and Vitamin C and E to protect your skin from radical damage.  It also has algae extracts to help control excess sebum production and Menthol which is not a only a mince fresh minty feeling but also works as an antiseptic and cooling feeling.  The Murad Clarifying Toner is a great product if you want to cleand and cleanse your skin as well as tone it.   When I am ready to switch toners and cleansers again this is one that is definitely on my list.

Anyways, these are our featured products for this week and each one is great.  I love them all and think that you will too…even though I haven’t tried the Murad one, it is on my list so when I do I will definitely come back and let you all know how it worked out.  Talk to you all on Monday or Tuesday….since technically Monday is Labor Day.  If you are in the US, Have a great Labor Day Weekend and if you are elswhere, enjoy your weekend and talk to you soon.

Featured Product Fridays – Murad, Nioxin, OPI, Babyliss

  • Posted on August 14, 2009 at 8:26 pm

Wow, its been a few weeks since we actually did a Featured Products Friday on an actual Friday.  I apologize for that ahead of time, but in order to make it up to you we have actually made a lot of extra markdowns on some of the most popular hair products this week, however it’ll be up to you to find them at Haircare Discounters because this weeks featured products are about repair and health.

I am all about cleansing this Fall.  Cleansing your body, your skin, your hair and your life and really getting back on the healthy track and because of my new found love for the antioxidants and detoxifying products on our site, I’m going to do some new products that I am going to be trying that help to clean, detox and just seem like a good fit to help move into fall.

Murad Essential C Cleanser

Murad Essential C Cleanser

Murad is a leader in the Skin Care and Cleansing industry.  One of the most trusted brands and loved by tons of Men and Women everyone, when I saw that they had a Vitamin C product for your skin I had to share it with all of you.

Murad Essential C Cleanser is geared for people who have dry skin and want a gentle cleanser that removes makeup and helps to leave your skin feeling clean, fresh and fabulous.  Murad Essential C Cleanser has little beads which people call the Vitamin C Beads that feel like they help cleanse your skin and your face and because it does have Vitamin C in it with the rest of the forumla from Murad, it helps to neutralize environmental aggressors and it also helps you restore the moisture in your skin and it also helps to prepare your skin for repair treatments.

I am soo excited to try the Murad Essential C Cleanser and because I love citrus products and scents, I am sure this will be added to my arsenol of cleansers and daily treatments.  Buy Murad Essential C Cleanser on Sale Here.

Nioxin System 1 Scalp Therapy 10.1 oz

Nioxin System 1 Scalp Therapy 10.1 oz

So I wish I could recommend the entire Nioxin System 1 cleansers and treatments to you, however unfortunately this is Featured product Fridays so I could only pick one at a time and since I used a bit to much product yesterday on my hair, I figured why not do a scalp Therapy.

What I love about most scalp therapies is that they not only help your scalp feel fresh and clean, but I love the way they feel as you use them on your scalp.  Nioxin System 1 Scalp Therapy is a botanical cleanser that was designed for women with thin or fine hair.  Nioxin System 1 Scalp Therapy helps to remove residue and buildup as well as repair and replenish your scalp and relieve scalp tightening and tension without adding a ton of weight to your scalp and hair and does not over soften your hair making it hard to style and shape.

Nioxin System 1 Scalp Therapy is a fabulous scalp treatement and is always on sale at Haircare Discounters.  Buy Nioxin System 1 Scalp Therapy Here.

OPI Bastille My Heart

OPI Bastille My Heart

OPI Bastille My Heart is an amazing color for fall.  I love the matte finish of this nail polish and see it easily blending with all of the autumn colors.

Look at the shade of purple in this beautiful nail polish and then think about it next to autumn browns, tans and brownish yellows like in a cashmere jacket.  Think about how gorgeous it will long along side autumn reds and leaf colors and think about how amazing it looks and blends with your Thanksgiving cornocopia colors.

OPI Bastille my heart is a great matte finish fall color and it looks fabulous on many different skin colors too.  I don’t really favor it on pale skin, but I do know a ton of women with pale skin that do use colors like this on styled nails and actually pull it off very well.

You can Buy OPI Bastille My Heart here at Haircare Discounters and save off of normal OPI Retail Prices.  I love Bastille My Heart and know you will to.

Babyliss Pro Tourmaline 5000 Dryer

Babyliss Pro Tourmaline 5000 Dryer

What people don’t actually realize about the Babyliss Tourmaline Hair Dryers is that they aren’t just named after the gemstones, they actually have the gemstones inside the hair dryers.

The Babyliss Pro Tourmaline 5000 Hair Dryer actually has tourmaline gemstones in it which help to enhance this product in that Tourmaline has natural negative ions and traps infrared heat to give you a faster drying time in addition to helpin eliminate frizz.  When you see the prices of hair dryers available and they range from $10 to $500 and up, you really do get what you pay for.  If you suffer from frizzy hair, you really want to look into one of these tourmaline hair dryers from Babyliss and the Babyliss Pro Tourmaline 5000 Hair dryer is probably one of the best deals on the market today.  It usually retails for nearly $200 but at Haircare Discounters you can find the Babyliss Pro Tourmaline 5000 Dryer on sale today at just under $100 + free shipping.  That is an amazing deal on this amazing hair dryer.  Order the Babyliss Pro Tourmaline 5000 Dryer on Sale today and say goodbye to long drying times and frizzy hair.