I Got a Styling Wand!

My generous friends at Eva NYC sent me an entire set of styling tools in the “Floral Frenzy” pattern. They are so pretty, but more than anything, these tools are powerful!

My favorite of the bunch is hands down the Healthy Heat Pro-Power Dryer. My current dryer is heavy in comparison and has a retractable cord that barely even works. I needed an upgrade and this was it. This power dryer is lightweight and easy to maneuver with a round brush in my other hand.

Curling my hair is a normal part of my weekend routine. I usually wrap my hair around a curling iron because I didn’t have a wand. Now that I have one, I can’t go back to wrapping my hair with a curler! There was definitely a learning curve with the Healthy Heat Clip Free Curler. It has a one inch barrel that will give you tight kinky curls if you leave it in your hair for too long. I like the loose curls look, but still clean and put-together. To get this look, I adjusted the heat setting to 410 degrees (it’s adjustable from 170-450 degrees) and wrapped a 2 inch section of my hair for 4 to 5 seconds. My head of hair was done in no time and I love the finished look!

The Healthy Heat Ceramic Styling Iron is the only styling tool I haven’t tried yet. It is as beautifully packaged as the first two and too pretty to open! I’d like to learn how to curl my hair with a straightener and this might be the only time I actually do it. I will give you an update and let you know how it turns out!

All tools featured are available online and at select stores including Target. Thanks for reading my Eva NYC styling tool review!

XO, Vivian

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Saranghae Korean Skin Care Review

My friends at Saranghae sent me their 5 Step Anti Aging skin care products a couple weeks ago and I’ve been using their skin care line since I unboxed them!

Step 1:  Nourishing & Moisturizing Oil + Foam Cleanser

The products for each step of the routine were incredible, but this product was my favorite from the entire line! The best feeling before bed is the squeaky clean/fresh face feeling and this cleanser absolutely delivered. I don’t like it when I wash my face and then there’s a left over film all over my skin, and I didn’t experience that with this foam cleanser. In addition, the cleanser also removed all my makeup! I never scrub or rub my eyes with any face wash, so I can’t say how it would remove eyeliner or mascara, but it did an excellent job at removing the day’s foundation, blush, SPF, and everything else I put on.

Step 2:  Deep Radiance Essence + Serum

The serum was light and a little went a long way. It dried very quickly, so I had to be sure to spread it evenly to avoid pumping more product. The serum drying quickly was a plus, as I felt like my skin was absorbing all the antioxidants and amino acids. Though the serum was a little sticky after applying, it didn’t bother me much because I’d be applying moisturizer in the next step either way.

Step 3:  Firm & Lift Cellular Regeneration Cream

This cream really took me by surprise.  I mean, my skin was glowing every morning after using the Firm & Lift cream! Though not my favorite scent, the cream was amazing and my second favorite product from the line. I typically go for a moisturizer that is really heavy, basically leaving an extra layer on my skin. My thought process is this: if it’s thick and on top of the skin, it must be hydrating right? At first, I didn’t like the cream because it was so light and I felt like my skin wasn’t absorbing anything (so scientific right?). But, I trusted the 5 step routine and I grew to love the cream.

Step 4:  Focus Renewal Eye Cream

Most nights, I don’t use eye cream (bad, I know). Getting ready for bed is a long process for me and one that I really enjoy, but applying a dab of eye cream to my under eye area is the least of my worries. To me, it’s the equivalent of food garnish (whoa, super off track!). I did my very best to use the eye cream, and when I did, I really enjoyed it. My eyes felt immediately refreshed and cool. What a great feeling before bed!

Step 5:  Elemental Essence Mask

A face mask has never done me wrong. The Elemental Essence sheet mask was fantastic! It smelled soooo good, which is always a plus in my book. It’s a quick 20 minutes of relaxation before removing the mask to reveal brighter and more hydrated skin. I liked that you could apply the mask right before bed and then sleep with the excess mask serum on your skin. I didn’t even have to get up from bed to rinse off my face or anything. How amazing!

Everyone’s skin is different, and I realize not everyone will have the same experience I did. To be sure your skin is compatible with Saranghae products, they have a “explore skin types” page to see if Saranghae is right for you. I hope this review was helpful to you! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

XO, Vivian

About Saranghae

Saranghae is an award winning Korean 5 Step Anti-Aging skin care routine that heals, regenerates and protects your skin. Saranghae’s focus on natural ingredients, highly effective products and excellence in customer service has helped them become the fastest growing Korean skin care brand in the UnitedStates.
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