26 January 2016

Review of Valentia Ultra Hydration Mask


I really love the Ultra Hydration Mask by Valentia.  Let's break it down..

The packaging is really clean and simple, white container with a label trimmed in gold, which helps it to look fancy or like a high grade product, which I felt it was after using.  The presentation is very reflective of the product it contains.

The mask..is yellow jiggly, similar to a pudding consistency, which is not usual with most masks that look like clay or may be thicker in appearance.  Initially I thought, "Oh boy..what is this?"  But after smoothing the product on my face, it had a light consistency, went on smoothly and has a pleasant fragrance.  It does tingle a small bit when you initially use it, but it's so slight, you probably won't notice it.  It was not uncomfortable but I felt like the product was actually tingling because it was working.



You apply the mask over your face, leaving it on for 15 to 30 minutes.  What I do sometimes is apply right when I wake up, take out and feed the dog and come back to remove it while in the shower.  It dries evenly and this saves me on time when I'm in a rush but want to make sure I make full use of the product based on it's instructions.

It has natural ingredients and is intended to tone, hydrate and nourish the skin.  The mask has awesome and amazing ingredients like rose hip seed oil, aloe vera, green tea, and more. It is definitely like having a mini-spa on your face after you're done.


I would definitely recommend this product and would love to see how the other products in their line measure up to this mask.  I received this sample free of charge in exchange for my honest review and opinion.



20 January 2016

One bake chicken & veggies

My go to, one pot, favorite dish to make. Really simple, very good and even the most challenged cook can make this.

Ingredients...
Chicken breast
green beans or broccoli
potatoes
dry ranch dressing
dry Italian dressing
butter

Line up the ingredients, season the chicken and green veggie with Italian dressing, season the potatoes with buttermilk dressing, cover the entire dish with butter (I add chicken stock too) bake for 1hr 30 min in 375 degrees.

Love it!