Be-Tween the skincare line for Tweens & Teens!

 

If you have a tween or teenager like I do, then you will know that they are at the point in their lives where they will start to need to combat acne & may need to start a skincare routine. A good skincare routine will not only help them prevent some blemishes in their tracks, but it will also help keep their skin hydrated and moisturized. Most of the products in stores can be a little harsh on sensitive skin, so parent set out to create a product that is gentle on pre-teen & teenage skin while keeping the skin routine simple to follow. Be-Tween started shortly after the pandemic when their children started to face the challenge of "maskne" from needing to wear a mask in school all day. 

I was recently sent a care package to try out with my teenage daughter & we will be sharing our thoughts with you on each of the products we received. As I mentioned, the Be-Tween skincare routine is very simple, there are only three products in the line which will help your tween from feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out what products to use in a specific order like many of us adults tend to do. We were gifted all three products to test out & review. 

The first product in the care package we received is the Aloe Cleansing Ball. In the package you will receive one large round clear gel ball along with a mesh storage bag. The aloe can be rubbed directly on your face, however it can be a little hard to hold onto when it is wet so using it inside of the mesh bag makes it easier to use. Using it while it is inside of the mesh bag also gives you the added benefit of having that little bit of fabric to help remove any dead skin or dirt from your face. The mesh bag is actually quite soft & is non-scratchy so it is perfectly fine even on sensitive skin. The lather from the cleansing ball is gentle on your skin & leaves it feeling moisturized and clean, I also like that it doesn't make the skin feel tight or dried out. As an added bonus it smells nice, it has a fresh scent to it that is quite pleasing. Depending on how often you use it, I would say this ball will last anywhere from one to maybe two months, the ball will start to shrink until you reach the end of it. It can be purchased for $17.99 on their website. 

Up next is the second step of the skincare routine which is their Aloe Moisturizer. This face lotion is made with hyaluronic acid which will help it absorb into the skin quicker & helps give it a deeper hydration. The bottle of lotion is a little small, coming in at just 3.4oz however we have found that you only need a small amount to be able to apply it to your whole face. My daughter likes that it doesn't make her face feel greasy or oily and that it has a light floral scent. Her skin has been looking like it is moisturized & it looks completely clear from acne. The Aloe Moisturizer can be purchased for $17.99 on their website. 

The last product we received isn't something you will need to do as part of a daily skincare routine, instead it can be used one to two times a week. Their Aloe Mask Powder is a ready to make face mask mixture, you simply need to add water to a small amount of the powder to create a mask cream. Once the mask has been mixed & applied, you simply need to wait for int to harden then you can peel it off. It does not come with a bowl to mix it in, I would recommend purchasing a small bowl to use for the face mask. It says on the bottle not to rinse the left-over mixture down the sink, so I would let it dry & then empty it into the trash. The face mask was non-irritating& left our skin feeling clean and refreshed. The aloe mask powder can be purchased for $19.99 on their website. You can save a little bit of money by buying them as a trio bundle instead of buying them each individually. 

Disclaimer- Be-Tween provided the products mentioned above for this review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

Giveaway - Win a face mask bundle!

 

Earlier this month on the January Beauty & The Book post, I mentioned I bought a ton of holiday themed face masks so I would be hosting a mid-month giveaway with them so here it is! This giveaway will who have two winners who will each win a mini face mask bundle that includes four fun holiday themed face masks, a eva-nyc product sample, a carmex lip balm and a journal that comes with a sheet of stickers. 

Winter can be pretty harsh on the skin & lips so this prize pack will help you combat that a little! Plus it is nice to relax and do a little self-pampering at least once a week. Each prize pack is worth about $18. The face masks are a mixture of sheet masks & cream/mud masks.

The two bundles are slightly different from each other as they don't have the exact same face masks or journal. I personally love keeping a journal handy as I enjoy making lists of things I need to do or posts that need to be completed & I know many others do the same along with keeping an actual day to day journal so I thought it would be a fun addition to the face masks. 

This is open World Wide! Please remember if you DO NOT leave a comment on this blog post as your mandatory entry into the giveaway then all of your entries will be void. Doing the Daily entries will increase your chance of winning. Winners have 72 hours to respond to the notification email! This giveaway is hosted by ME.

This giveaway ends on 02/03/2023

Giveaway entry question: Leave a comment answering at least one of these questions.

Did you set any New Years Resolutions for yourself?

Do you prefer sheet masks or cream/mud masks? 

What is something you are looking forward to over the next month?

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You can complete as many entries as you want, there are several one-time activities and daily activities that can earn you more entries into the giveaway. Be sure to keep an eye on my site & social media pages for more giveaways headed your way. This giveaway was paid for myself. 

When Beauty - Review & Giveaway!

 

Selfcare doesn't need to take forever & it doesn't have to be complicated, it can be something as small as using a face mask, taking a short nap or even just treating yourself to a coffee & a snack. At least one a week I like to relax on the sofa watching one of my favorite shows while using a face mask to help my skin look & feel its best. Typically most masks instruct you to leave the mask on for ten to thirty minutes, depending on the type of face mask you use they can be a little slippery and hard to keep on if you are moving around a lot, which is why I prefer to sit back and relax if I am using a sheet mask. I recently received a care package from When Beauty to check out for a review here on my blog, and thus far I am loving their products. 

After my package arrived I took a look at everything & took some photos when I noticed there was a little issue with what I was sent. One of the items had expired in October and two were about to expire, so I reached out to the rep I was speaking with to let them know. Things happen so I wasn't angry about it, I just wanted to let them know in case they have pre put together kits they send out for media type inquires so that they could check their stock. I received a quick reply back, one of the items was out of stock but they were going to send a replacement for the other two. The replacement arrived quickly, plus they sent a bonus which was an extra rose coconut scrub to make up for not having the other cream in stock, which I thought was nice of them as they didn't have to replace them for me.

Masks - When Beauty not only carries sheet face masks they also have neck masks, breast masks and cream masks for those who prefer creams over sheets. I received a mixture of all of them to try out, i love the wide variety of ingredients and what the mask helps. Recently my face experienced a trouble area where I had a few spots that popped up a blemish, they are thankfully gone now and are healing, however it created a dry rough patch in that spot of my face. After looking at what each mask is designed to help, I decided to test out the "The Last Choice" mask first which provides your skin with extra hydration to fight dry patches or any flaking. Dry skin patches can also be a pain if you are planning on going out and wearing makeup as they can sometimes show through your foundation, yikes! Using a face mask and good moisturizer before hand can make a huge difference. 

The mask is a little thicker than your typical sheet mask, instead it has a layer of gel like hydrating serum. It was easy to apply & stayed in place, I liked the way it smelled and my skin immediately felt soothed after putting it on. When I went to take it off my skin felt so soft, smooth and moisturized which made me pretty happy! I also noticed that the next day when I woke up it looked a lot better than it had the day before. There are so many fantastic masks in their line that is is hard to pick out which one you want to use, because they all sound great. Bonus, many of their masks are vegan and none of their products are tested on animals.

I also used their creamy mud once this week, it has some natural peppermint oil in it which makes it smell so good. It does not come with an applicator so you will need to use your fingers or favorite mask tool, I personally like applying my face masks when an Eco tools applicator I have as it helps give you an even application.  The creamy mud has a little bit of a cooling tingle to it that is refreshing, it is easy to wash off and my skin felt clean + soft after using this. 

Berry Dual gel & cream anti-aging sleep mask - I enjoy how smoothly this gel applies to your skin, it is light weight & glides across your skin absorbing quite nicely. Some skincare gels and serums can leave a weird sticky or almost oily texture on your skin that just doesn't feel right, this gel doesn't do that, once it is absorbed your skin will just feel moisturized. This has also been helping that trouble spot I mentioned earlier in the post, plus I like how it looks in the jar so that is a bonus. 

Rose Coconut Gentle Exfoliating scrub mask - I always love a good exfoliating mask that is gentle on the skin while still having a "scrub" aspect to it and this fits that perfectly, plus it smells good. A little bit of product goes a long way, I use a small dime sized amount for each side of my face. 

Revivifying Collection - When Beauty currently has three products in their Revivifying collection, all of which contain Seanol which is a patented marine polyphenol ingredient from Brown Algae Extract. I received the toner spray and a cream. I have not used the cream just yet, as I have some other creams I need to finish first. I've never really used toner in my normal routine, however I know they can be extremely helpful so I am trying to remember to use this as part of my daily routine and it has started to help my skin look more refreshed. 

All of their products will make you feel as though you just had a mini-spa experience, it is the perfect way to unwind after a stressful day or a great way to take some time out for you as part of your selfcare routine. Fresher healthy looking skin can also help give you a confidence boost as well! 

PRIZE ALERT: One lucky winner is going to win a face mask trio shown in the photo above.

This is open World Wide! Please remember if you DO NOT leave a comment on this blog post as your mandatory entry into the giveaway then all of your entries will be void. Doing the Daily entries will increase your chance of winning. Winners have 72 hours to respond to the notification email! This giveaway is hosted by ME.

This giveaway ends on 3/31/2022

Giveaway entry question: Leave a comment answering this question > What is a product from any of their collections that you would love to try? 

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Disclaimer-  When Beauty provided the products mentioned above for the review & giveaway free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase. 

Cute Kawaii Masks from Blippo - A Review.

For the foreseeable future one of the changes that is seeming to stick is the usage of face masks when in public, shopping and working. A lot of the three layer masks are pretty boring, most of them are all the same shade of blue,where is the fun in that? A great alternative to the boring masks we normally get is  masks that have fun prints and designs on them! Today I will be sharing a company who makes a set of cute Kawaii face masks. 

Blippo is a Kawaii Shop who sells a number of adorable products and they are now offering these adorable masks that feature rainbows, stars, clouds and more. They come in a ten pack of disposable masks, they are pretty durable and don't necessarily need to be thrown away after one wear, if washed properly they can be used several times before needing to be thrown out.

The masks are made from a high-grade fabric, as stated on the back of their packaging they are for non-medical use which is the same as the fabric masks you'd buy in the store. I work in healthcare, and we are required to wear big face shields where I work over any type of masks that we wear, so I often wear one of these under my face shield because of how cute it is. Seeing in how I work in healthcare, I have access to the actual blue medical paper masks, they can range in quality just like any other type of mask out there, but I wanted to note that these cute Kawaii masks feel very similar to the masks we buy at work. They are sewn in a similar fashion, have the same type of mask layout when it comes to the design but the Kawaii masks are a little more comfortable on the ears and the material used is slightly thinner than some of the medical grade masks we buy. 

I think these are well made, they are surprisingly thick and have proved to be pretty durable, they are breathable while helping filter your air and most importantly they are comfortable. The ear loops don't hurt your ears, the material is soft and sits just right. If they are too large on you or your child they are easy to tie into a little knot to provide a better fit to your face. I like that the masks are large enough they cover part of your cheek as well, it always bugs me when you get a cute new mask but it hardly goes past your mouth area! The masks can't help if the sides of your mouth are exposed, so I really like the way these fit flush to the face.

The nose piece has a small piece of metal in it so you can bend it to fit your nose properly that way if you are a glasses user like me your glasses won't fog up on chilly days/in the morning which can be quite annoying. I like the little bag they come in as well because it is reseal able to it helps keep the rest of your masks clean. A ten piece bag can be purchased through their website for $9.90 plus shipping, while there check out some of their other cute masks and products. 

Disclaimer- The products mentioned above were provided by Blippo for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

Spa Life Review + Giveaway (12 face masks)!

**This was not a paid post. The products mentioned below have been provided by MySpaLife.Net  for the review & giveaway free of charge however my honest opinions were used. The opinions expressed below are solely my own & they may vary from others.**

Summer has hit here in Arizona which means hot and dry weather which can do quite the number on your skin especially if you aren't staying hydrated. I always go through a bit of a crappy transition from winter to summer when my skin is dry in patches but slightly oily in other spots so I decided to look into some face masks to help balance out my skin. SpaLife or as some may know it MySpaLife.Net is the perfect place to look for masks, peels and cleansers to try out because they offer dozens of different products for you to purchase. For a review I wasn't sure what I wanted to try out so I just provided a long list of things that looked like they would be good to try and they selected random items from the list to send out along with two sets of twelve face masks to giveaway so I decided to do an unboxing video for them. I was super nervous as I've never recorded a review or unboxing video before, I will include a link to it on the rafflecopter form and you can gain extra entries into this giveaway by watching and commenting on the video.

Pore Minimizing Hydrogel Nose Mask pack of 6 - Retail value $25 - These masks are great for those who are prone to getting lots of small black heads along their nose area. I generally don't get a lot of acne on my face expect for my nose where I always seem to have a small cluster of black heads so I was excited to try these out. The nose mask was large enough to cover my entire nose from the tip of my nose up to in between my eyebrows. The masks come individually wrapped and are a bit cold when you put them on, once on you can kick back and relax for 20-30 mins while the mask does it's job. I did notice that my nose started becoming itchy by the end of the treatment but it wasn't uncomfortable, and I did notice a bit of a difference in the appearance of the pores on my nose after using this.

Hydrating Collagen Lip Mask infused with red wine & antioxidants pack of 6 - Retail value $25 - I've never used a lip mask before so this was entirely new for me, I generally don't like when masks sit too close to my eyes or lips. The masks smell nice they have a light rose scent to them and they are light weight so you don't have to worry about it falling off your face. Each one has a small slit down the middle so you are still able to talk normally while wearing these but I found having the slit made it to where the mask didn't sit on my lips properly so I over lapped the top and bottom lip to keep them covered and just didn't talk for 20 mins while I used this. My lips did look a bit more hydrated using this but I didn't notice a huge different in how my lips looked or felt.



Pore Cleaning Bubble Mask - Single $8 3 pack $22 - This mask was so strange to use! When you first place the mask on your face it is completely smooth but as you start to wear it the mask begins to bubble almost making your face appear hairy. You can feel the bubbles working, it gives your face a tingly feeling and the bubbles are fun to smooth out with your hands when you are about to take the mask off. My face felt clean and refreshed after using this and I liked that the mask didn't sit too close to my eyes.

Pore Clarifying Lump of Coal Activated Charcoal Mask + Assorted masks. With the chance in weather and what it does to my skin I didn't want to overload my face by using multiple face masks in one week so I have not used all of these masks. As I use them I can update this post on what I thought about them but based off the other products I've tested out from this brand I have a feeling I will like these masks as well.

PRIZE ALERT:
Two lucky readers are each going to win a set of 12 assorted face masks as shown above. Each mask has a different effect such as moisturizing, soothing, energizing, etc. Value $42

💋 Plus as an added bonus you'll want to be following my Instagram for another giveaway soon where I will include one of the nose masks, a lip mask, a face mask and a few other goodies in a IG only giveaway. (Those who follow just to unfollow after the giveaway then re-follow to enter a different giveaway will be banned from all future giveaways)

This is open World Wide!! Please remember if you DO NOT leave a comment on this blog post as your mandatory entry into the giveaway then all of your entries will be void. Doing the Daily entries will increase your chance of winning. Winners have 72 hours to respond to the notification email! 

This giveaway ends on 06/03/2018
 
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Giveaway entry question: Please leave me a comment letting me know another product you would want to try from MySpaLife.Net

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