All In A Days Work

I love to shop. I love looking for the newest, greatest, most innovative product that won’t just make my life easier -but better. I have tried the best of the best in make-up and hair care products and recently I’ve been trying my hand at new hair tools and accessories. My daughters have been begging me for some new straighteners and curling irons, so I was super excited to get to try out three of the most popular InStyler beauty products.

The girls have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the InStyler Tulip. I have to admit I was a bit intimidated when I first saw the box – it looked a bit more like a torture device than a curling device but we gave it a try. For once I actually had to read the directions, and I even took a look at their website for a video tutorial (my girls were really afraid I might burn or tear their hair off with my lack of expertise).

The first brave soul was my daughter Kay. She has a normal ‘curling’ iron which we’ve used in the past but the curls normally don’t last – in fact, they are usually flat by the time she hits the bus stop before school even starts. With the Tulip we were able to adjust heat settings, as well as time, based on her hair type. The hair ‘winds up’ in the tulip and heats to the specific temperature and time that you selected and ‘beeps’ to let you know it’s complete (thank  goodness –  I kept having flashbacks to the YouTube video I watched when the girl burnt her hair off!!)

As you can see – after a few trial and errors – it worked like a charm. The curls stayed even over night which was amazing to me since I know she’s a crazy sleeper. The Tulip is by far my favorite InStyler product.

Now I tried out the products on both my daughters, my Mom and my sister, but a few of them are a bit camera shy. We all enjoyed using the products, but only 3 of them were willing to be my models. So next we decided to use the InStyler Max on my Mom. She has a tendency to have some major stubborn hair. When she’s had it pulled back all day it likes to stick up here and there and isn’t easily controlled – so we decided to give the max a try since it known for straightening and giving max volume, frizz control and texture.
After working all day she agreed to be my model and pulled her hair out of her ponytail – I wasn’t sure with her coarse messy hair that we’d be able to get the Max to work, but here are her before and after:

My sister also used the max and the tulip, combining them to get a smooth look than a  curl and it  turned out great.

I was definitely super impressed with all the InStyler products, though I did have to try a few times to get it right. I would definitely recommend visiting the tutorial videos on their website before trying it out yourself.

Any of the products would make a great Christmas (or birthday) gift and right now you can score 30% off by using the link  below and entering SAVE30 at checkout!

Enter the code SAVE30 here, for a 30% discount on any InStyler product! You can get a $99.99 tool – 30% discount = for just $69.99!

“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Clearasil. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.”

Breakouts are bound to happen – especially when you’re a teenager. There are a few ways you can help prevent those breakouts from happening quite as often, and here are some of my favorite tips:

Use Make Up Sparingly – make-up had a tendency to clog pores and make a bad breakout even worse. Try using make-up when only necessary, focusing more on your eyes and lips than covering your pores with a heavy concealer. Once your breakout is under control, consider moving to a acne-friendly make-up brand.

Change Your Pillow Case Weekly – dirt, make-up and other bacteria fester on pillow cases causing breakouts right in your own  bed. Make sure to wash your pillow cases at least weekly to prevent future breakouts.

Keep Your Hands Off Your Face – as tempting as it is to pop, poke and squeeze at breakouts – hands off! Your hands can spread bacteria and irritate already inflamed skin.

Drink Water, LOTS of It – water isn’t only good for clearing out your system, but it is also great for flushing your skin as well. Drink 1/2 your body weight or at least 8 glasses of water a day for maximum results.

Take a Break – studies show that acne can sometimes be caused by stress. Take some time to relax and reduce the stress in your life. It shows all over your face.

Get a Reliable Gentle Face Wash Since I was a teenager (many, many years ago) I’ve been using Clearasil products. In fact, my Mom gave me hers just as I was getting into my prepubescence years. Friends would try to tell me to try this or that new, but I always would find myself going back to the classics- what worked. Clearasil. 

When my daughter started to need a little bit more help than soap and water, I handed her my favorite face wash Clearasil Hydra Blast Oil-Free Face Wash. The Hydra Blast actually helps reduce acne breakouts by 85% in just 4 weeks. 

We also tried Ultra Rapid Action Daily Gel Wash which is maximum strength and shows results in less than 12 hours – which is my daughter’s favorite. 

Do you use Clearasil products in your home? What is your favorite product?

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