Maple Holistics Natural Argan Oil Shampoo

Let's start off with my hair. I have dry, brittle, thin, frizzy, damaged hair that's a bit past my shoulders in length. I have colored it every single color you can think of starting at age 14. I also have health issues that impact my hair in a negative way. I also have sensitive skin, so it is great to find products that are not irritating! 

I received a sample of this Argan Oil Shampoo in exchange for my honest review, and it is seriously the best thing I have ever put in my hair. I am not exaggerating at all. Seriously, I can't stop playing with my hair...and I've never wanted to do that because my hair usually looks and feels pretty yucky. After only a few uses my hair looks hydrated, it is soft, the frizz has calmed down, and I have some volume for this first time in my life! 

This shampoo lathers up great but has a very light scent, barely any smell at all. Usually I love how shampoo make my hair smell, but it looks and feels so amazing, I don't even care. Not to mention the fact that it probably doesn't have a strong smell because it is made with natural ingredients, another thing that I absolutely love!

This shampoo is hypoallergenic. It contains 100% pure Argan Oil and it is Sulfate Free! There is NO artificial fragrance, color, additives, or impurities. It's made in the USA. It is NOT tested on animals (Cruelty Free), and there are NO ingredients derived from animals. Other Ingredients Include: Avocado Oil, Jojoba Oil, Peach Kernel, Camellia Seed, Botanical Keratin, and Almond.

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I give Maple Holistics Argan Oil Shampoo 5 out of 5 Stars. I absolutely LOVE it, I definitely recommend it, and I will be getting more! 

~Crystal Vicious 

enviHome Spiralizer

I've been dying to try Zucchini pasta so I was thrilled when I found the enviHOME Spiralizer.

This awesome little kitchen gadget comes with:

4 Different Stainless Steel Blades 

Deep-penetrating finger-guard cap 

Blades removal tool 

Flexible cleaning brush 

Printed color manual 

And an AMAZING Ceramic Vegetable Peeler 

This slicer is easy to use and ergonomic. Even with sore wrists and hands I was able to spiralize my zucchini easily with the help of the finger guard cap. It was easy to wash and all the bits fit conveniently in a small container in my cabinet.

This finger guard cap was useful. 

You just stick it in the vegetable and twist. I had a little trouble with a skinny zucchini but it worked great with the bigger ones. After twisting down as far as you can, you are left with a only a bit of waste. I thin, long core in the center of the spiralizer, but it was easy to clean out. The only thing I had a bit of trouble with was removing and replacing the blades. Even with the tool, it was a little tough for my weak fingers, but eventually got it.

This spiralizer did a great job slicing up my veggies and I successfully made zucchini pasta. I give it 4 out of 5 stars and only because I had trouble with the blades. I received this product for free in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion.  

Easy Zucchini Pasta Recipe

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~Crystal Vicious 

Valentia Skin Care Products

Valentia is quickly becoming one of my favorite skincare brands. Their products are made with wonderful natural products, everything smells divine, and my skin is loving all the benefits these products have to offer. I can't even wait until the end of my post to say I give both of these products 5 out of 5 stars!! 

Valentia Skin Detoxifying Clay Mask

I love face masks. I'd do one everyday if I could. This mask is wonderful. It is a nice, thick clay mask with a delicious fresh, fruity scent. It is super easy to apply, just take a scoop of the clay and apply it to your face and leave it on for 15-30 minutes. It hardens up and then washes away easily with warm water. It is recommended that you rub it off in a circular motion to use the fibers in the mask to exfoliate. 

Key Ingredients and their Benefits:

Kaolin Clay: Draw impurities, improves skin tone, and tightens pores.

Plant Stem Cells: Soothes the skin, reduces redness, and improves evenness.

Spirulina: Vitamins that hydrate and contribute to tissue regeneration.

CoQ10: Reduces free radical damage and stimulates health collagen production.

Hibiscus & Cranberry Fibers: Anti-aging properties that firm and reinforce the skin.

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Valentia Eternal Youth Exfoliating Scrub

This is the best scrub ever. I have very sensitive skin and this cool gel didn't irritate it at all. It gently cleansed my face. I loved the fresh citrusy scent. Never have I considered exfoliating such an invigorating experience. My face felt fresh, clean, and soft even after the first use. It's even clearing up old acne marks. 

Key Ingredients and their Benefits: 

Green and White Tea: Anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, and anti-aging properties. 

Aloe Vera: Moisturizes and improves skin firmness.

Jojoba Beads: Gently exfoliates and removes dead skin cells.

Olive, Avocado & Kukui Butter: Packed with Vitamins A, B, D, and E to  nourish, hydrate, and repair.

Buy the Eternal Youth Exfoliating Scrub!

I received these products for free in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion. 

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~Crystal Vicious

One For Heart Crossfit Jump Rope and Wrist Wraps

I am definitely on a beginner's level when it comes to fitness. I've dabbled here and there with some things, yoga in particular. Due to a bunch of lame medical conditions I am "exercise intolerant", yup, that's totally a thing. I've always been a fan of jumping rope though, so I was excited to try this out. One For Heart's Crossfit jump rope is a 10 foot adjustable fast speed steel cable coated in PVC material. The way it is constructed keeps the rope from twisting.

The coolest thing about this rope is that it is adjustable! Just unscrew the bits and slide the cord. One size fits all heights. 

This jump rope came with bonus wrist wraps. I can't lift weights, but my boyfriend is an avid gym goer, so he tried them out.

The cuffs are made out of a strong, durable material. They look like they can withstand a beating. They were adjustable with Velcro and fit comfortably. The thumb loops keep them in place. They did indeed provide great support. He will continue to use them for the extra stability during his workouts.

ONE FOR HEART's primary goal is to help children in need. With every purchase they are proud to donate $1 to help these children. You can't help but love a company that is willing to give.

I received this product for free in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion. 

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~Crystal Vicious

Ultra Plumping Hydration Mask by Valentia

This mask is pretty awesome. It is a nice thick gel which is different from every other mask I have tried. It has a pleasant, gentle scent that I can't quite put my finger on, but it is fresh and calming. I applied a small amount, a little went a long way, and let it sit for 30 minutes. The directions mentioned it may tingle, but I did not feel anything. I removed it easily with a washcloth and warm water.

I love that this mask is made with natural ingredients. Valentia is awesome like that. Some of the important ones include Japanese Green Tea, Aloe Vera, Rosehip Seed Oil, and Sea Buckthorn Oil which is one of my most favorite things! The biggest problems I have with my skin include dryness, dullness, and redness. 

After using this mask twice a week for just 2 weeks I have noticed that my skin is more hydrated, more even toned, brighter, and supple. It has even left me with a bit of a glow. I would recommend this luxurious face mask and I give it 5 out of 5 stars. 

I received this product at a discount for my honest and unbiased review. 

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~Crystal Vicious 

Dot & Dot Silicone Travel Bottles

These 3 oz. containers are amazing. You can fill them up with whatever you would like and toss them in your bag. This set came in a convenient zippered pouch which I keep them in when I travel, just in case for any reason a liquid leaks, but I have not had that problem.

The bottles color coded and also have labels that are interchangeable by just spinning the ring on the cap. I think that is just brilliant! They are super durable and made with silicone, so they are easy to wash. 

They are easy to fill, I even did so one handed in order to take a photo. The bottles are sheer, so you can see how much product is left in each. 

They have little suction cups on them, and while they are not recommended to be stored that way, the bottles did stay stuck on my shower wall well while I went about bathing. If you are in a bathroom with zero storage in the shower, then you should be able to just stick these up. Amazing! 

These bottles are so awesome that I am going to use them in my shower at home. I have a lot of trouble with opening and squeezing some containers, and these were so easy to open and to squeeze to dispense the products in them. I absolutely love them!
 I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion.





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~Crystal Vicious

US Art Supply Canvas Panels

This evening I tried out these neat US Art Supply 4" X 5" Canvas Panels. They come in a 12 pack on Amazon.com. They are 100% Pure Cotton Artist Canvas mounted onto Acid Free Heavy Boar. They are Triple Acrylic Gesso Primed for Oil or Acrylic Painting. 

As an artist, I do like to work small. Rarely do I paint anything over 8" x 10"...I also prefer canvas panels to stretched canvas, so I was excited to try these out. I'm not really big on Oil and Acrylic paints...but for the sake of this review I used Acrylics. I sketched out what I wanted, which went down like pencil does on a toothy canvas surface with no problems. 

I only had enough time to throw down one layer of paint tonight, but I was satisfied with how the paint spread and how it was absorbed. I prefer panels because they are firmer than stretched canvas, and I find them easier to paint. This product would be great for students and professional artists alike as well as craft projects at a great value. I give them 5 out of 5 stars.


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I was given this product for free in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion.

~Crystal Vicious