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I have been using 24.7 Skincare products for a few weeks now…I’ve also shared some of these products with a few family members to test them out. Click here for my preview of these items. Now that I’ve used the goods for a bit, I feel like I can finally give you my thoughts.

Here goes:

Targeted Wrinkle Treatment, $39.99 Clinically proven to deliver a 55-88% reduction in fine lines and wrinkles within minutes of application, as well as proven to reduce pore size up to 72%, rosacea up to 60% and stretch marks up to 40%.
What my tester said: The product went on easily at first, but after a few minutes, it started flaking off her skin. The flaking was annoying and prevented my tester from seeing any results. She tried the product several times, hoping she had done something wrong the first time. The flaking occurred every time she applied the product. Because of this, I would not recommend the Targeted Wrinkle Treatment.

Firming Anti-Aging Eye Serum, $29.99 Instantly cools, tones and clinically proven to reduce the appearance of dark circles, puffy eyes, fine lines and wrinkles
What I said: I tried this one out for myself because I have been in need of a new eye product for while now. I like the way this is packaged because it the serum is easy to dispense. It was easy to apply, but my skin didn’t seem to absorb it all (and I only used a tiny amount!). I also noticed the product flaked off, which was very annoying. Unfortunately, I am do not recommend the Firming Anti-Aging Eye Serum.

Smoothing Anti-Aging Moisturizer, $29.99 Delivers an extra boost of moisture for a fantastically supple, smooth, and splendidly vibrant complexion
What my tester said: My sister gave this product a test drive. She never wears makeup and hardly ever uses moisturizer or other skin care products. She loved this product. She said the scent was light, it was easy to apply, and it left her face feeling moisturized but not greasy. I do recommend the Smoothing Anti-Aging Moisturizer.

Daily Purifying Facial Scrub, $15.99 Sheds away dead skin cells to reveal luminous, radiant, and naked skin with this gentle two-in-one purification treatment to detoxify and refresh the skin.
What I said: I used this every morning in the shower and it really made my face feel smooth. I could feel those exfoliators at work, but it was also gentle enough to use on a daily basis. The only thing I would change is the color. It’s a weird blue-green, which was unexpected the first time I squeezed it out! I do recommend the Daily Purifying Facial Scrub.

Instant Plump Volumizing Lip Shine, $19.99 Instantly plumps, glosses, and moisturizes, all while enhancing natural lip color
What I said: This tastes like sugar cookies! Yum! Unlike other lip plumpers, this product did not cause my lips to burn or tingle. Instead, they just tasted sweet and had a nice shine to them. This was also not overly sticky on my lips, which I appreciated. That said, it seems a bit pricey for the amount of product you get. Overall, I guess I do recommend the Instant Plump Volumizing Lip Shine.

There you have it! I recommend three out of five products! If you’re interested in trying these yourself, head over to cvs.com and pick ‘em up.

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We love when VFG members make the news! And not just any fashion news…..VOGUE magazine’s VOGUE.CO.UK! . Holly Pickering, owner of FREUDIAN SLIPS VINTAGE has recently been featured on the site with a glowing review of her site, selection and service. From the article….

“Originally launched as a vintage sourcing service for private clients and fashion design teams in 2005, Pickering has now brought her extensive knowledge to shoppers everywhere, aiming to take the hassle out of searching for the perfect vintage items”

Read the rest HERE!

A sample of Holly’s gorgeous collection, an iconic 60s Mary Quant dress from her Ginger collection….

Congrats Holly!

~VFG

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Anti aging wrinkle creams can have dramatic anti aging effects. They can also have little to no effect on anything but the size of your wallet. So the first thing you need to do is get a high quality anti aging wrinkle cream that does what it says, which is to make you look younger. We’ll get back to that later.

For now, let’s talk about anti aging wrinkle cream’s best companion - home made anti aging face masks. These creamy concoctions, when put together with the right ingredients, can take years off your face, and make your anti aging wrinkle cream’s job a lot easier.

If you knew the benefits these wonderful masks have, you would use them in a second. Hopefully, after reading this article, you will. I’m going to give you the recipes for two of the most powerful masks I have personally encountered. The first one is called:

Honey I Shrunk My Wrinkles

You’ll need:

1 tbl spoon honey

1 egg yolk

1 tbl spoon olive oil

Whip the ingredients together until completely mixed. You’re going to be applying this one in three layers. Apply the first layer and let it dry. Now apply the second layer, let dry, and apply the third layer. Once you have applied the third layer, wait 20 minutes and rinse off. Apply this mask 1 times per week for about a month and a half. Repeat after about 3 months - just like with Botox…except you won’t be injecting toxic fluids into your body;).

…our next wonderful anti aging wrinkle cream companion is:

I Yeast To Look Old, But Now I Look Young

This yeast-based mask is tremendous for boosting blood circulation, helps with face flabbiness (sagging face), cleans your pores and reduces wrinkles.

You’ll need:

1/2 oz of fresh yeast

2 tbl spoons of warm milk (for normal skin)

2 tbl spoons of olive or jojoba oil (for dry skin)

2 tbl spoons of yogurt (for oily skin)

Apply in three layers, just like with our Honey I Shrunk My Wrinkles mask. Leave on for 20 minutes after applying last layer and rinse off. Use once or twice per week until you have done 20 treatments. Repeat after 3 months.

Now let’s get back to finding a high quality anti aging wrinkle cream that does what it’s supposed to. The masks are truly wonderful, but you’re going to need a good anti aging wrinkle cream to use morning and night to keep that young complexion consistent.

A wonderful, educational and truly illuminating way to find just that is one click away: http://antiagingreviews.com. Now go get younger!

By Tommy Engan

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Escada is one of the world’s leading luxury brands in the fashion segment. The brand itself stands for premium materials, exclusivity, high-quality workmanship and wearing comfort as well as color and femininity.

It was founded by Margaretha and Wolfgang Ley in 1978. Since then, Escada stood out, with its distinctive creations featuring unusual combinations of colors and patterns, exclusive embroidery and elaborately designed knitted fashions.

Now, Escada 2008 Summer Collection will let you dive into unusual but fabulous color combinations of black, neutral, gray, blue and purple!

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Do you go to work looking like the undead because you’re short on time in the AM? Me too. Oh, don’t look so shocked. For me, when faced with the choice between waking up early to apply makeup and hitting the snooze button one time too many, I’m always going to pick option B.

Thankfully, Bobbi Brown’s new Quick Face Collection allows me to embrace my inner sleepyhead, yet look polished and awake even when I’m tight on time. These products for cheeks, lips and eyes were designed for those on the go, so you can apply before you leave for work…or en route.

I’m particularly fond of the Lip Crayons – which I swipe on while riding the bus. This chubby pencil is available in four limited-edition shades that look like a better version of your natural lip color.

The finish isn’t chalky at all. In fact, it’s creamy with a smidge of shine – and the crayons have an unexpected, but much appreciated, hint of mint.

Lip Crayons (left to right): Naked Pink, Nude Berry, Red Plum, and Warm Rose.

Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadow (left to right): Slate, Stone, Navajo, and Malted.

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