Oh Clarisonic How I Love Thee! Giveaway

You might remember I did a review and giveaway for the 2 Speed Clarisonic a few months back.

Well I was offered the chance either of reviewing the new Clarisonic Plus with Body Brush, or giving it away.  Since my old school Classic still works great, I wanted to give you readers the chance to win this bad boy!

The Clarisonic Plus includes :

• Three speeds for the face

• Body mode for cleansing areas of the body needing extra care and attention.

• Body Brush

• 3 Cleansers plus the Body Refiner cleanser

Sonic Skin Cleansing System

• Sonic Skin Cleansing System

• 6 times more makeup removal

• Leaves skin feeling and looking younger and smoother

• Cleanses so well that products absorb better

• Gentle enough for twice daily use

• Helps reduce oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes

• Helps reduce the appearance of visible pores

• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

I love love love my Clarisonic.  I hardly ever feel the need to use an additional exfoliator.  I feel like it gives me a more even exfoliation then any cleanser, or scrub can do.

I only use the sensitive skin brushhead on my Clarisonic, I don’t feel a need a to use anything stronger.  I do wish i had the body piece too, only because I do get occasional breakouts on my chest and back, but the heads do run out.  If I used the same head on my body as I do on my face, it wouldn’t last very long at all.  And they are pretty expensive to replace, at $25.   You only need to replace every 3-4 months, I would imagine I would need a new one every 1-2 months if I used the facial brush on my body.

So yes, you heard me, I have a giveaway for you!  One Prissy Green reader will win a Clarisonic Plus!

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FTC disclosure: I did get a Clarisonic Classic a few months ago from Clarisonic.  Clarisonic is sponsoring this giveaway.

Contest winners are always chosen by random.org and verified per rules.  Contest ends at 11:59pm EST, on 11/16.  Open to US only.

Buy all Clarisonic Systems and Accessories at Beauty.com and Sephora!

Karissa Gindling™ for Prissy Green™ ©

KORRES Quercetin & Oak Collection

Who says you need to pay a fortune to get dramatic anti-aging results?  While many of this season’s anti-aging products can easily cost hundreds of dollars, KORRES, the Greek skincare brand, set out to prove that affordable can also equal effective.  At just $52, the KORRES Quercetin & Oak Night Cream delivers the same anti-aging benefits of high-end creams that range from $145 – $1,000 – at a fraction of the price!

KORRES’ Quercetin & Oak collection has been tested against the market’s top performing products, and is shown to decrease wrinkles and improve skin’s radiance, smoothness and elasticity more effectively than leading anti-aging formulas.  This marks the first time that a natural anti-aging cream has achieved higher scores than the conventional super-creams – proving that there’s a healthy, affordable way to turn back the clock.

The Quercetin & Oak collection is the result of a five-year study on aging at a cellular level, which found that Oak-derived Quercetin naturally boosts cell regeneration to combat all signs of aging.  The outcome of the Nobel Award-winning study has undergone high-scrutiny independent testing, confirming that the new patent-pending line really delivers when compared to existing, conventional formulas.

I personally haven’t had the opportunity to try anything from this collection just yet, but I do love KORRES.  They are a brand I feel I can trust to deliver exactly what they promise.  And being natural, inexpensive, and readily available, I want to share my love for the line with you!

See my review of the KORRES Green Glamour look.

Find KORRES at Sephora!

Karissa Gindling™ for Prissy Green™ ©

Intelligent Nutrients Review and Giveaway

What an incredible giveaway I have for you readers today!  I have an entire set of Intelligent Nutrients Anti-Aging Skin Care for one lucky reader!

But first you have to read my review. =)  And find out a little about Intelligent Nutrients so you can see why you want to win this set!

An Austrian by birth, and son of an herbalist, Horst M. Rechelbacher is an active environmentalist, innovative business leader, author, artist, and organic farmer. At age fourteen, Horst began a three-year apprenticeship in the beauty and salon industry. With an award-winning career as a hairstylist, in 1965, he started his own salons and product line called Horst. In 1978, Horst founded Aveda Corporation, a global plant-based cosmetic company. Nearly two decades later, he sold Aveda to Estee Lauder but remained a consultant until March 2003. Afterwards, he focused on his new product paradigm, Intelligent Nutrients, a health and beauty product company, utilizing 100% food-based and organic certified ingredients.  You can read more awesome information about the founder of Intelligent Nutrients here.

“At Intelligent Nutrients each product is formulated for both performance and safety -our belief is that what we put on our bodies should be as safe and nutritious as what goes into our bodies. It’s my personal mission to change the outdated chemistry which is used in personal care products. And rather than just talk about what’s wrong, I decided to show the industry that beauty can be done differently—responsibly and safely—without compromising performance,” explains Rechelbacher.

Because our bodies absorb toxins and chemicals in the air we breathe and in the products we use every day, Intelligent Nutrients intends to educate consumers regarding the truth about ingredients. “Not all manufacturers are coming clean. In fact, greenwashing has become an epidemic within the beauty industry. Our commitment is not only to tell the truth, but to educate consumers and the industry alike about organics, as well as the risks associated with many harmful ingredients commonly used in beauty products,” explains Melissa Christenson, President of Intelligent Nutrients.

The collection includes aromatics, hair and scalp care, styling, body cleanser and lip balm, Anti-Aging Facial Cleanser, Anti-Aging  Mist & Anti-Aging Serum —all certified organic to the highest standards, as well as the anti-aging, anti-oxidant powerhouse seed oil complex—Intellimune, also certified organic.
“When you look at current beauty products and their most potent active ingredients—you’ll see that most are derived from food sources—from Omega-3, to lycopene, to fruit acids and antioxidants.

Scientific Research and Collaboration• —IN works with noted physicians and scientists at leading universities and institutions as well as food and cosmetic chemists to create non-toxic, plant-based active formulations that have superior performance, without use of synthetic and petrochemically-derived ingredients.
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Renewable Energy• —Intelligent Nutrients is the first professional quality brand in the health and beauty industry to purchase Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) on behalf of the manufacturing of ALL our products, as demonstrated by the Green E seal. Not only do we create renewable energy to offset the energy we use in manufacturing, we also purchase 100% wind energy for our corporate headquarters.

Organic Farming• —IN grows certified organic ingredients on Horst Rechelbacher’s farm in Osceola, Wisconsin for research and use in Intelligent Nutrients products.

Cruelty Free• —None of the ingredients or products are ever tested on animals, as demonstrated by the leaping bunny seal on all IN products.

Intelligent Nutrients sent me an overwhelming amount of products to review.  And trust me that is not a complaint from me!   I chose not to review the Anti-Aging Cleanser and Moisturizer myself, as I was worried about break outs.  I did however find some other goodies my skin liked!

(and a small word about the Anti-aging Cleanser and Moisturizer? They found a great home with a friend of mine, and the day after she got them from me, she called me on her way to work to tell me how just after two uses her face looked and felt better.  that is FAST!)

I love toners that come as a spray. When I received my new Anti-Aging Mist, I was excited to try it, I don’t like toners that strip my skin.  I had just started on the Carley’s Clear and Smooth and my face was a little tight.  I now apply this mist before applying my day and night moisturizers.  I really love the way my skin feels, after a couple sprays my skin feels relaxed, and healthy.

Refresh and revitalize skin while lightly moisturizing and helping to renew cells using this lightweight toning mist. Suitable for all skin types including mature, dry, sensitive and oily skin. The USDA Certified Organic spray nourishes with the Intellimune Seed Meal and Seed Oil Complex that helps skin retain water and inhibits the loss of collagen while strengthening with a pure blend of antioxidant and omega fatty acid-rich ingredients. The water-based formula also helps prep for serum and moisturizer application and leaves skin invigorated and radiant.

I am also a new fan for their Anti-Aging Serum.  Now most of you with acne like me, might be scared of this.  Yes it is oils, but they are not pore clogging oils.  Oils are actually fantastic for your skin, and can be hugely benficial for acne prone skin.  We do so much to strip our skin, that sometimes we need to replenish.  I use this now about 2 nights a week.  A little dab is enough, great for neck, and decolette too!

Feed your skin pure plant-derived ingredients to help reduce inflammation, soften fine lines and wrinkles and protect against environmental aggressors with this gentle serum. Suitable for all skin types including mature, dry, sensitive and oily skin. The USDA Certified Organic formula contains a potent blend of anti-aging antioxidants found in the rich Intellimune Seed Oil Complex along with Acai, Argan and healing essential oils. Full of vitamins, essential fatty acids, phytosterols and other natural nutrients, it helps reduce redness, makes pores appear less visible and promotes an even skin tone while restoring hydration, protecting collagen production and aiding in skin’s natural barrier functions.

I know I have mentioned before what a fan I am of treatment oils for scalp and hair.  has a remarkable Intelligent NutrientsHair & Scalp Treatment Oil.  I usually will do this at night, and wash out in the morning, but you really only need to leave on 3-5 minutes.  Leaves my scalp nice and moisturized, but doesn’t weight my locks down.

Help smooth, soften and protect damaged or dry hair with this rich cream which is certified organic by the UK’s Soil Association and contains no petrochemicals that are often added to conditioner to help them slide easily through the hair. Instead, this plant-based blend uses Oatmeal and other non-toxic plant emollients to help spread the intensely hydrating formula. Jojoba, Coffee and Palm Kernel oils are blended with the antioxidant-rich Intellimune Seed Oil Complex to add softness and sheen, reduce frizz and help detangle. Safe for color-treated hair.  Also fantastic to rub into cuticles!

If you have been a reader of this blog for any amount of time, you know my issues with insomnia.  Well this Aromatic doesn’t cure insomnia, but it has tricked my senses into knowing it is night time. It is a certified Organic InterCalm, called Wind Down. Now that I have gotten into a habit of using this at night after I wash my face, my brain instantly realizes, to breath deeper, and start the “Wind Down”.  With this therapeutic aroma that captures soothing Sweet Orange, White Grapefruit and Mandarin blended with warm Neroli and Petitgrain. This serene aroma contains only pure plant ingredients. One of seven different USDA certified organic scent blends that Intelligent Nutrients has created, the aromatic instantly acts to help soothe, refresh and purify both your body and your mind.

All in all, everything that was sent to me for review from Intelligent Nutrients was a totally win.  I think the only issue I have had, is their Hair Spray pump clogged on me once…. Ran it under warm water, and it was back to new!  Considering the sent me several Hair Care, Skin Care and Organic Fragrances, i think that says something!

Now it is your chance to give Intelligent Nutrients a swing!  You will receive the ENTIRE Skin Care Line!

This includes Anti-Aging Cleanser, Mist, Serum and Moisturizer!  This is a $190 value, and remember, it is suitable for ALL Skin Types!   To enter, tell me one product not mentioned here, that you would like to have for yourself.

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