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Clearskin® Professional Liquid Extraction Strip

Ugh, my pores....it's like a constant struggle to keep these blackheads at bay. I use Biore pore strips once a week and scrub like crazy. Yet here I am in my 30's and I'm still dealing with these darn blackheads on my nose. I've got them pretty much under control, but I'm always on the look out for products to add to my arsenol. When I first saw Avon bring this out, I was hesitant due to the mixed reviews. But.....since it was on sale I decided what the hell. So here is my review of Avon's liquid pore strip.

Pros:
•no strong smell
•easy to apply
•price, when it's on sale it's a great deal
•made my skin feel smooth
•noticeably smaller pores after one use

Cons:
•price, regular price is a little high
•difficult to get a corner up to start removal process (but once you do its super easy to peel off)
•drying time is hella long (20 minutes or longer)

Overall I think it's a decent product, but I prefer the Clearskin® Pore Penetrating Black Mineral Mask (see the review here). The liquid pore strip just doesn't seem to get the deep blackheads out, but it did make my skin feel baby soft. My pores do look noticeably smaller and I've only used it once so far. It took a long time to dry, so make sure you've dedicated yourself to a night in. I sat in front of a fan and it took 20 minutes. Other reviews I've read said it took them 40 minutes or more to dry, but then again I'm not sure how much product they used. I would describe it like those cucumber gel face masks that you would peel off. Only much thicker. I'm hoping after repeated use pores continue to improve.

Tell me what you think of this product and other products you use to minimize your pores and blackheads. Thanks for reading!

For Your Superhero- Captain America Hoodies

Who wants to save the world? 

Now you can get your little superhero an official Captain America Hoodie from Avon! 

My little superhero loves it. At only $19.99 you can't go wrong. 

Kassie loves Marvels Avengers...so naturally for her birthday I had to get her this. Bonus...it has a mesh pull-down eye mask! Because you know superheros need to protect their identity.

(Yes, it's still like 85 degrees here in Hawaii, but hopefully it will be cooling off soon. Seriously trade winds please come back!)

There is also an Elsa version available for $19.99, but when I showed her she said Captain America was cooler. "No princesses mom!"

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One last picture of her making a birthday wish for her 5th birthday!

Avon Outfit- Touch of Lace Tunic & Modern Zip Pant

Here's a sneak peek at What's New from Avon and will be available for order in campaign 20. 

The Touch Lace Tunic is a very feminine and flirty ivory tunic that is simple, but with an alluring detail of black lace on the shoulders. The black stripe down the middle creates a slimming effect. It will be available for $19.99.

The Modern Zip pant has a ponte cut with a chic zipper detail at the ankle. It has a wide elastic band to also flatter the waist. It will be available for $24.99.

Here is a close up of the lace and zipper detail. It's little details like these that makes me swoon.

But...I'm not sure how much I'm loving this outfit...on me.

Let me begin by saying it's hard to find clothes that fit my body type. I'm short and curvy. So clothes are normally too long and too tight in the bust area.

First the pants are way too long. I'm 5'1" and the waist band came up to my boobs. I rolled down the waist band for this picture. Even then the legs were too long. It created an unflattering sagginess, which made me look frumpy and shorter than I already am. Bummer 😕

Secondly the top is too tight around my bust. It squished my "girls". 😮 I'm larger chested, but got a medium because I was afraid that it being a tunic that I would be swallowed in fabric. Luckily the fabric is light weight, if not a little see through, but not a deal breaker. So I'll exchange it for a large and see how it fits. 

Although I wasn't in love with the fit, Avon has an awesome return policy. If you're not satisfied, just return the item within 60 days. No questions asked. 😊

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