Unboxing: Bona Clara Skincare

Hi everyone! Today I have some skincare items to share with you all. I have been given the opportunity to try some items from a new brand called Bona Clara. Here's a little bit of information from the brand:

There’s a new age-based social selling beauty brand that I’m working with called Bona Clara.

Bona Clara was developed by MIT grad & ingredient expert, Jasmina Aganovic, who started her first line, Stages of Beauty, a couple of years ago.  

Bona Clara consists of four lines specifically formulated to address the biological skin changes taking place in our 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s+ (this is the only thing that is the same as Stages). Jasmina started fresh with all new formulations, more product offerings and a new direct-selling business model empowering women to become Brand Reps (over 1,200 women have already signed on).  Keep in mind that the general public is still able to purchase products directly on www.bonaclara.com.

The packaging is colorful and the products – ranging from scrubs to treatment creams to dual-phase, antioxidant-rich eye makeup removers contain ingredients like Boldo Leaf extract, strawberry oil, African Red Tea, Summer Snowflake Bulb extract, etc.

I just received my package recently and here's what it looked like upon arrival:

How beautiful is this packaging? It's also beautifully packaged on the inside too.  My package contained information on the products, the 20s Scrub, the 20s toner and the Hello Sunshine! Universal  Fluid SPF 29!. 

The 20s scrub claims to: " lift away dead cells and help repair and protect more youthful cells, revealing a smoother, softer complexion and more even skin tone. Increases the skin’s ability to retain moisture, preserves elasticity, and tones, lightens, and tightens skin."  Key Ingredients Include: Monk’s Pepper Berry Extract, Sugar & Fruit Extracts, Bamboo Micro-Granules, Pomegranate Seeds, Swiss Cress Extract, Licorice & Mulberry Root Extracts.

The 20s toner claims to  "balance the skin’s pH after cleansing, help moisturizers to absorb better, soothe the skin, and refresh the skin."  Key Ingredients include: Peppermint Extract, Witch Hazel Extract, Carrot Extract, Red Algae Extract, and African Red Tea Extract. 

The Hello Sunshine! Universal Fluid SPF 29 is oil free and fragrance free and does not contain  parabens, sufates, petrochemicals, GMOs, pthalates, synthetic dyes or  DEA/MEA.

 

I haven't had a chance to use the products yet but stay tuned for a full review. I like to use skincare for at least a month before opining, that way I can give you an accurate description of the products and make sure they are compatible with my skin. This line is quite pricey so I want to make sure it's worth the money before recommending. For now, have a look at that fantastic packaging, browse their website to see if it intrigues you and sit tight for more info on these products soon!  

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! 

Disclosure: This product was provided by PR for review purposes. All reviews are 100% honest and done at my discretion. For more information please see my Disclosure Policy. 

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Last Minute, Easy to Find, Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Hello everyone! I hope you're all doing well and for those who celebrate, I hope you're ready for Christmas. If you're not all done with shopping don't fret, I have a few suggestions for last minute stocking stuffers that should be pretty easy to find. These are a few of my favorite tried and true items and I would love to see any of these in my stocking. This post is not sponsored in any way. I used promotional images from the official websites, I did not take these photos. 

First up is CND Solar Oil. This is a fantastic product that works hard to keep your cuticles and nails looking fresh and hydrated in the cold weather. 

I use this all times of the year as my go to cuticle oil. After removing a manicure, filing and buffing my nails, I slather this all over my nails and cuticles, rub it in for a minute or two then wash it off. If I am feeling super dry I will put some on and keep it on (just using a little less than I would during a manicure). 

This stuff smells divine, like sweet almond oil. It's absolutely beautiful smelling. 

You can pick this up at CVS for around $8.00 to $10.00 depending on your location. 

Photo Credit: CND.com

Next up is my favorite hand lotion from Bath and Body Works. This is the True Blue Spa Shea Cashmere & Silk Hand Cream.  This retails for around $10 from Bath & Body Works but right now it's going for $6.00 in stores and online.

This is one of the best hand creams I have ever tried. It smells amazing, like vanilla and almond with a touch of sandalwood. It's quite a sexy scent. Be warned though if you're sensitive to strong scents you may not like this. The scent will last through several hand washings and lingers for quite some time. I love that but it may be a turnoff for some of you. 

This is one of the only hand creams I can tolerate on my hands. It sinks in quickly and doesn't leave my hands feeling greasy, just insanely moisturized. I love love love the feeling of this cream on my hands and rarely use other hand creams. Nothing has compared to the scent and feeling of this one. It's a real winner in my book. 

 Photo Credit: Bathandbodyworks.com

Next up is the world's greatest quick drying top coat. I cannot live without this in my collection, I just can't. I keep several back ups of it available at all times.

This is a quick drying, high shine top coat that has become a cult favorite though out the years. I have yet to find a top coat to live up to the expectations this has created. It will seriously change your nail polishing life. I swear. It makes giving yourself a manicure so much faster as it cuts down on drying time. The result? Perfect nails in no time flat.

If you haven't tried this, trust me, you need it. It's not a luxury, it's a necessity.

You can find this at CVS, Sally Beauty Supply and a few other similar stores for around $6.99 - $9.99 depending on your location. 
Photo Credit: Seche.com

Next up is a good old lip smacker lip balm in plain ol' vanilla. I have lip balms that I love more than this one but we're talking last minute stocking stuffers so I wanted to suggest a great product that was easy to find in a snap.  I've seen Lip Smacker products anywhere for CVS and Walmart to my local grocery store.

I love the good old classic  vanilla lip smacker. It's actually a pretty great quality balm to have in your purse. It's super moisturizing, smells and tastes great and only costs around $1.75.  I think this little balm would make anyone happy from your little sister to your mom. Can't beat classic.

Photo Credit: Lip Smacker

And last, but most certianly not least is a stocking stuffer for the reader in your life. I know all of my lovely followers are into beauty but I am sure there are some on your Christmas lists that just are not. Well if they are into books, and I mean books, not Kindles LOL, they will love love love my favorite book marks from "Last Line".

I have mentioned these on my blog before but I just love them and wish more people knew about them. They are the best bookmarks and never fall out. They clip to the side of your page and allow you to mark exactly where you left off last time you read.

I get mine at Barnes and Noble for around $1.99 for a two pack. They come in a variety of fun colors too.  I can never have enough of these lying around!

So that's all I have for you today but I hope it helps you make those stockings a little more full this year. 

What are your favorite items to stuff stockings with? 

Images are promotional images and were not taken by me. I have not received any of these products for free  they are just things I love and use.  This post is not sponsored in any way. 

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