Clarisonic Plus Week 4: Wrinkles?

Hello Divas!

How are you???? I hope fabulous and thankful for life despite its ups and downs. 

I have to be honest with you Divas. Luxe Mama is going through a very difficult time in her life and that is why I have not been posting as much.  But I realized that I have to stay positive and focus on the things I love the most like my writings and my luxe kids. So be prepared for a flurry of posts on the latest and greatest.  This blog makes me happy and feel beautiful, so I am going to feed it because it feeds me.

So back to the Clarisonic Plus. I ADORE IT! Yep, it is certifiably the best thing smoking in the beauty category.  It is doing absolute wonders for my skin. For example, I have three lines in the middle of my forehead that I detest.  Too much frowning and worrying about things I can't control.   After using the Clarisonic Plus for 4 weeks, the three lines in the middle of my forehead are significantly less pronounced...even when I do frown.  Seriously, if you do not own a Clarisonic, you need to get one asap!

In addition, my skin is becoming smoother and smoother by the day. Now luxe baby's skin is perfectly smooth and I feel like I am getting close to her skin texture..of course my skin will never be that smooth, but close! LOL!

So that is my re-cap of week 4.  I can't wait to share my results for week 5! 

Remember you can purchase a Clarisonic Plus here or at any Sephora.


Toodles!

Clarisonic Plus: Week 2 & 3

Hello Divas!

Life is beautiful! So enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!

Well it has been three weeks now since I have been using the Clarisonic Plus.  Sorry I missed last week's post about the Clarisonic Plus.  I was running around like a crazy person and barely made it through the week. Whew!

But I have still been using my Clarisonic Plus day and night.  So here are my pros and cons:

PROS

My skin is brighter and smoother.  Also my blackhead blemishes seem to be fading fast.  They are less evident.  The body brush is phenemenol.  It has definitely improved my skin tone on my chest, back and elbows.  I have recently started using it on the back of my ankles.  I have some discoloration in that area due to my excessive wear of 4 inch pumps.

CONS

The Clarisonic brand facial cleansers are not a go.  First, the gel cleanser for oily skin, broke me out something fierce.  So I decided to use the gentle cleanser for sensitive skin and it does not lather...at all.  I am so not a fan of non-lathering facial cleansers.  I always feel like my skin is still dirty after using them.  I though about using the nourishing care cleanser for normal skin, but decided not to take any chances and just use my own cleanser.  Now that I am using my cleanser, I am much happier.  No breakouts!

So in conclusion, the Clarisonic Plus is still performing miracles on my skin.  The Clarisonic brand facial products are not working for me. 

Check back next week for my week 4 update!

Toodles!

Clarisonic Plus: Week One

Hello Divas!

Always have hope!  Remember as long as you are trying and living, your situation can always become better.

Well after wanting a Clarisonic for 2 whole years, I now have two! Who would have thunk it? I won the new blue Clarisonic Mia on Twitter.  Yes, I follow Clarisonic on Twitter and they are always giving away Clarisonics by hosting cool contests.  Love how Clarisonic is using social media to get awareness for their brand.  Then, Clarisonic offered to let me test the Clarisonic Plus.  I tell you, when you put something out in the Universe, somehow it just comes to you.  Yeah!

So, the Clarisonic Plus comes with two brush heads.  One for the face and one for the body.

Face Brush

The face brush can be set at 3 settings: low, normal and high.  I have been using the normal setting because I have problem skin.  The high setting is recommended for the decollete.  Also the Clarisonic Plus comes with a Body brush.  This brush is to be used for targeted areas of the body.  I have been using it for my knees, elbows, and back.

 Body Brush

The Clarisonic Plus also includes Clarisonic's own line of facial products.  There are 3 types of cleansers for sensitive, normal, and oily skin.  And there is a body polisher to be used with the body brush head.  The polisher contains micro beads that really removes dead skins and makes your body parts baby smooth.

Lastly, the system comes with a charger.  

I have been using the Clarisonic Plus for one week and I am enjoying it.  I use it twice a day, morning and evening and my face is smoother and brighter.  When I use my toner, I barely see any excess dirt on the cotton pad.  Usually, I can fill up a cotton pad with excess dirt after washing my face.

Also, I like that the Clarisonic Plus comes with detailed instructions on how to use the product.  The product is programmed so the user utilizes it exactly as it should.  For example, the face brush is designed to clean your face for one minute.  So you spend 20 seconds on your forehead, moving the brush in round circles.  After the 20 seconds is up, the brush stops and prompts you to move the brush to your T-Zone (nose and chin), the brush stops again and prompts you to spend 10 seconds on each cheek.  After one minute, the Clarisonic promptly shuts down! Genius, Genius, Genius!  The body brush is also programmed for optimal results.  It will run for 3 minutes and you can use it in constant mode or pulse mode to really hit a problem area!

The body brush head should be used for targeted areas.  My friend Natasha has one and she swears the brush has lifted layers of dark skin from her elbows! Amazing.  I have been using it on my elbows, knees and back.  So far so good. I will let you know how it turns out.

Cons

I believe the facial cleanser is breaking me out.  I have very sensitive skin and I will try the Clarisonic cleanser for sensitive skin or go back to my own cleanser. 

After one week of use, I am pleased with the product.  Check back on this blog weekly and read my Clarisonic Plus diary posts.  I am documenting this journey!

The Clarisonic Plus retails for $225 and you can purchase it online here or at any Sephora. Steep but worth it.  Women claims it is a life changer and I am beginning to believe it.

Toodles!

Disclaimer:  The Clarisonic Plus was provided courtesy of Clarisonic. However my opinion is 100% true and solely mine.

Its My Birthday! Birthday Wish List!

Hello Divas!

I hope you are having an awesome day! Well today is my birthday! I am so thankful to God to live and enjoy life another year! I have so much to be thankful for! I plan to truly enjoy this day and stay upbeat and happy no matter what! Whoohoo! In honor of my special day, I made a little wish list of things I would certainly love to have on this wonderful day. Will I get them? I will let you know! lol! Enjoy!

Sky High Platforms. I must I must have a pair! I just love these Steve Madden Platorms. They are affordable but so luxe!

A stylish yet classic shift dress. This Segovia Dress from Anthropolgie is so versatile. I can wear it lounging around the city or out at the No Doubt Concert!

Clarisonic Plus Skincare System. Oh how desperately I want a Clarisonic brush. This tool is a must have for any Diva! It thoroughly cleanses your skin and pores while also exfoliating and revealing healthy skin. I need this in my life!

Michele Women's Deco Day Diamond Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch. I have been wanting this watch for years. It is large and a bit over the top, yet simple and clean. I may have to buy it as a birthday gift to myself! Hotness!

Of course, my birthday would certainly be complete and I could forget all of the other items on my wish list, if a pair of tickets to the No Doubt concert somehow fell in my hands. I love No Doubt. I have been rocking out to No Doubt since the "I'm Just a Girl" days. I have every album and I know all of their songs verbatim. They are my favorite band of all time. Really. I am so glad they are back together and of course, Gwen Stefani rocks! So if anyone out can make this happen, I would be soooooo happy! LOL!

I hope you enjoyed my little list! Make it a great day!

Toodles!