Dr. Brandt Pores No More

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We all have problems with pores in one way or another and we look for ways to minimize the pores so that we dont get acne and clogged pores. Dr. Brandt's Pores No More is a pore refiner that helps minimize pores, reduce clogged pores, reduces shine among other things.

When I first got this skincare product as a gift from my soon to be fiance Sarah I was excited to go and try out this skincare product. When I first tried it and put it on my fingertip it felt lightweight and when I applied it to my face it went on nice and smooth and felt weightless. And I noticed that the skin was matifies and there was a reduction in the pores as well.

Pros: Matifies the skin and reduces shine in the skin. Helps to prevent makup from clogging pores and makes make up easier to remove. Helps to blur lines and inperfections. Also is dermatoligest tested as well. Cruelty free too.

Cons: Must read the whole label ro see if you are allergic to anything. 

I am extremely pleased with this skincare product. I would definitely reccommend this skincare product to friends, family and anyone who wants to minimize their pores, matify the skin and to blur lines as well. Dr. Brandt Skincare takes great pride in their skincare products and you will not be disappointed. 

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Dr. Brandt changed the skincare comminuty for the better. On April 5th 2015 he passed away. Dr. Brandt will be greatly missed but will live on and be remembered through his skincare.
R.I.P. Dr. Brandt.
Disclaimer: The said product above is a gift from my soon to be fiance Sarah.

Looking forward to trying the ERA Ageless Set

Photo Taken by Joseph Valo III

I received this as a gift from my girlfriend and I am looking forward to trying it. ERA Ageless is a favorite of my girlfriend's. In fact, the brand is one of her Best in Beauty award winners for best eye cream (http://www.examiner.com/article/best-beauty-2015-eye-cream). ERA Ageless is a luxury skin care brand that uses only natural ingredients. What makes them unique is their use of unique ingredients. For instance; they use thermal mineral water which is natural rain water that makes its way through mountains at a depth of up to one thousand meters before resurfacing. Because of this, it's loaded with a lot of minerals that are good for the skin. ERA Ageless is also free of parabens, mineral oil, artificial colors, or any harsh detergents. They are also cruelty-free and don't harm animals when they test their products. I can't wait to try the ERA Starter Kit. 

What to look for when getting men's skincare

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There are a lot of men out there who don't know that much about skincare and it's a part of grooming as well. So first thing you do is go to the make up counter at the store like Clinique, Ulta, Sephora and so forth. Ask them if they have anything for men's skincare. and they will. Just don't be scared. Just be a man and go up and ask. They will be able to give you a consultation for free and they will even give you some samples to try as well. and Just remember that skincare is NOT just for women but for men too. Here is an experience that I had when I went to Macy's in the Ross Park Mall.

I went to Ross Park Mall in Ross Twp. just outside the City of Pittsburgh to go and get some samples for my girlfriend Sarah because I wanted to get her something but I didn't know what she wanted. So I went to every place that I could go to in the mall and got her samples. And I was going to go and get my self a BB Cream as well. It turned out that I was in Macy's by the Clinique makeup counter.

I walked up and asked about their BB Cream for men. and the person at the counter asked me if I wanted a free consultation. I said sure. so they sat me down in the chair and asked me a few questions like, "What skin type do I have oily or not oily?" and so forth. I answered the questions and she went step by step and told me what she was putting on my face and why. She used a cleanser, exfoliator serum and then the moisturizer. The she went and matched up my skin tone with the BB Cream.

The person at the the makeup counter was nice to me and very knowledgeable about everything that she was doing and about the products as well. After everything was all done I went and got the toner that she put on my face in stead of the BB Cream. And I even gave her a tip as well. So that just goes to show you that skincare is not just for women but fir men as well. That it don't take anything to just go and ask. The people that work at the makeup counters know their stuff and if you have a question you can even go and ask them.

Also some things to take into consideration is, your skin type, is your skin more oily in the summer than in the winter or vise versa, allergies is a big one, and how sensitive your skin is. That is the importance that when you go to these makeup counters that you ask as much questions that you can. write them down if you cannot remember them. Also for a boost of support is to have your loved one go with as well. It will show her that you care about yourself too. But the reason you get the samples is to test it on a little part of the skin to see of you have any allergies and or if your skin breaks out as well. Also it will save you a lot of money too in the long run.

Until next time, Pay it forward and treat others how you want to be treated,

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Joseph Valo III: Review: Karuna Luxe Skin Restoring Treatment Mask ...: I want to take the time to talk about skin care again. And these 2 amazing products; Karuna Luxe Skin Restoring Treatment Mask and Karuna Lu...

Elleda Skincare's Vitamin C Serum Review.

Photo by Joseph Valo III

My girlfriend Sarah and I were talking about different types of serums and she was telling about the importance of using a Vitamin C serum and asked if i ever have used one before and I told her no. So when my birthday came, I got this amazing Vitamin C serum as a gift. And This is definitely the one to have!!

Of all the vitamin c serums I have looked at, this one is amazing! This amazing product has everything in it to help rejuvenate, protect moisturize and everything else. 98% all natural ingredients, 72% all organic 20% Vitamin C and its antioxidant rich and promotes collagen as well.

Elleda Skincare takes pride in their products and use only the greatest quality ingredients. and what is truly great is that they stand behind their product 100% and have a Lifetime Satisfaction Guarantee. And they also have a Blog that it extremely great that helps you if you have any questions about anything or if you just want to learn something new as well

Here are some of the key the ingredients that help make up this amazing serum.

Vitamin C: Aids in collagen production. Helps your skin to look more youthful softer and smoother.

Vitamin E: A rich antioxidant that helps to protect the body against free radicals that causes wrinkles as well as the aging process too.

Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates the skin and keeps it looking smooth and fresh.


When I first opened the bottle up I noticed that it was almost clear and when I put it on my face, I started with my forehead and worked my way down to my neck, careful not to get it in my eyes I put 2 drops of the Vitamin C Serum on  in a circular motion making sure to cover the skin on my face and 2 drops for the neck. And that's all I really need because went on nice, easy and smooth. The Vitamin C Serum dried very quickly and it didn't clog the pores either. And I could feel it work immediately. It had that healthy glow about it and felt hydrated too. After a few days of using it in the morning and before I went to bed I noticed that the fine lines and wrinkles were starting to go away around my eyes and face. Also some acne scars were starting to go away as well.

Pros: 98% all natural ingredients, 72% all organic 20% Vitamin C and its antioxidant rich and promotes collagen as well. Has Witch Hazel, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E and Jojoba oil, and Aloe Barbadenis Leaf. Made in the Unites States of America, Animal Cruelty Free. Paraben Free and Sulfates Free too. Hydrates shin. Reduces fine lines and wrinkles. Promotes collagen. Rich in antioxidants. Anti aging. And rejuvenates the skin helping with sun spots and acne scars.


Cons: Must read entire label for instructions and ingredients on label.


Im extremely satisfied with this amazing skincare product and would recommend this to family and friends and who ever wants to take care of their skin and look their greatest.This product retails for $18.49 on  www.elleda.com and also on amazon.com  too. Also you can find Elleda Skincare on social media at these websites  Twitter,  Facebook,  Instagram, Pinterest. 

In closing Elleda Skincare has great and amazing products that will fit all your needs and this vitamin c serum will be a great addition to your skincare routine! Not only that they stand by their amazing products 100% with a Lifetime Satisfaction Guarantee. This is not only for women but for men as well. And its never too late to start taking care of your skin too. 

Until next time, Skincare is not just for women, but for men as well. And remember to read the whole label too.

Product Disclosure: The said product is a gift from my girlfriend!

Review: Pearl Polish Dual Action Body Oil.

Photo by Joseph Valo III

For this review I'm going to do something a little different to mix it up and review an amazing product that both men and women can use. And its called Pearl Polish Dual Action Body Oil and it can be found on www.anthony.com for $28.00 and they have some great incentives as well.. My girlfriend Sarah and I were talking and I was telling her about when I shave my skin is sensitive and breaks out if I shave every day. And she sent me this as a gift for my birthday and I was amazed by this amazing product.

Skin care is not only for women but for men as well. The skin is the largest organ that we have and if we don't take care of it it will make us look years older than we what we really are and have skin problems like ingrown hairs boils and other things. And both men and women have to take special care of their skin as well. And this amazing product will help do that.

Whats amazing about this product is that a portion of the proceeds are donated to help the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society  and this amazing product has never been tested on animals as well. Its clearly that this company is going well above and beyond and cares about animals and help the little kids and adults get the help they need with these problems.

Pearl Polish is a dual action body oil that you can use as a body wash and shave oil that reduces irritation, smooth shave and long lasting hydration. while leaving the skin silky smooth, and smelling great with the scent of Ginger, Lavender  and Vanilla. And this is gentle enough to use in the bikini area on women and the crotch area for the men as well. And to use this as a body wash just apply a small amount to a your body wash sponge and add water and lather up and wash.

When I tried it out, I have never used a shave oil before so I was a little leery. But that changed after I used it. I noticed that Ginger smell with the Vanilla, and believe it or not, the lavender actually help calm me down a little bit as well.  I shaved my facial area with it and it left my face silky smooth, hydrated, and there was no irritation as well. It was a smooth close shave too. As a body wash, my body felt clean, skin was smooth and hydrated. And I'm extremely happy with this shave oil/body wash.

Pros:  They donate a portion of the proceeds to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Animal cruelty free.  great quality product. Both men and women can use it. Hydrates the skin and leaves it silky smooth. Reduces irritation as well.

Cons: Must read the entire label and list of ingredients to check for allergies and directions for use.

In conclusion, Skin care is not just for women but also for men as well. this amazing product does what it says and it shows that the company takes pride in its products too. I would recommend this product to anyone including friends and family and this would make an excellent gift as well.

Until next time, remember to look and read the whole label to check for allergies and so you know exactly what you are either putting on or in your bodies.

Product Disclosure: The said product above is a gift from my girlfriend.

Review: Karuna Luxe Skin Restoring Treatment Mask and Skin Regenerating Neck Mask.

I want to take the time to talk about skin care again. And these 2 amazing products; Karuna Luxe Skin Restoring Treatment Mask and Karuna Luxe Skin Regenerating Neck Mask are amazing!!!! My amazing girlfriens got me these masks and I was eager to try them because I really wanted to put them through the test. These 2 amazing masks are 100% all natural masks and they are paraben free, have aloe vera and chamomile as well as other high quality ingredients too.  Now don't get me wrong, but men need to take care of their skin as well. So this can be used by both men and women as well.

Photo Courtesy of www.karunaskin.com

Karuna Luxe Skin Restoring Treatment Mask: First and foremost, this amazing mask does what it says! It hydrates, helps with the fine lines, detoxifies, helps to get rid of dehydration, dryness and flakiness as well as pampering your skin to it's finest with an added boost of Aloe Vera, Chamomile, Algae Extract, and Peptides to help hydrate, heal, detoxify and renew the skin.  Also this amazing mask has: coconut & bamboo water, sweet orange and pomegranate extracts, advanced hyaluronic acid and soothing probiotics that help increase the collagen production for your skin. 

When I opened up the package, the mask was neatly folded up and soaked in the serum. I did exactly that the instructions said to do. I went and unfolded it, took off the white backing, adjusted the mask to fit. Then I removed the blue backing and smoothed out the mask. Relaxed and waited until the mask turned from translucent to a white color, took off the mask, And WOW! to my surprise I seen a definite difference!!  The; fine lines were gone, my face felt hydrated, felt smooth and cool as well. Also that another thing I love about this mask is the cooling sensation that it had. My skin has that healthy glow about it that I haven't seen for a while. 

Photo Courtesy of www.karunaskin.com

Karuna Luxe Skin Regenerating Neck Mask: This mask is a little different in this way, it helps to regenerate skin around your neck area. This amazing mast has Kendi Oil that hydrates and soothes the skin, Oat Kernal Oil that can help to reduce inflammation & redness, Sea Buckthorn to help the skin to look and appear visibly younger, Bio-Cellulose to help repair the tissue of the skin. This mask does more that a clay or gel mask too! this mask supports skin recovery, deeply conditions the skin, and helps to promote smoother, softer, and hydrated skin. This mask can also be used by both men and women too. 

When I opened up the package the mask was neatly folded up and soaked in the serum. I did exactly that the instructions said to do. I unfolded the mask, took off the white backing, adjusted the mask to fit and then I removed the blue backing. after that I went and smoothed out the mask. Then relaxed and waited until the mask to dry. Then I took off the mask and to my surprise I seen a definite difference!! WOW!!! My skin looked rejuvenated, hydrated, visibly younger, smooth and softer!  This mask does exactly what is says!!

Pros: Hydrates, helps with the fine lines, detoxifies, gets rid of dehydration and dry & flakiness skin, repairs the tissue of the skin to promote smoother, softer skin, reduces inflammation & redness, heals, and renew the skin

Cons: Must read the entire label to see if you are allergic to anything. 

In conclusion, these masks are amazing and do exactly what they say they do! I would recommend these masks to anyone who whats health great looking skin and family and friends as well. And just remember, that skincare is just not only for women but its for men too. Here is a link to Karuna Luxe Skin Restoring Treatment Mask, here is the link to Karuna Luxe Skin Regenerating Neck Mask. Make sure you go and see what other amazing skincare products karunaskin.com, also I hear that they are now offering free shipping on orders over $50.00. 

Until next time, remember that skincare is not just for women its for men too

Product Disclaimer: The said products above were a gift from my girlfriend.

Review of Dr.Jart+ Pore Minimalist Mask

Being a man, we have bigger pores than women, So we have to make sure the skin is cleansed and our pores are unclogged. When the pores get clogged you can get infected hairs, pimples boils and so forth. But there are products out there to help us to deal with this problem.

Most men look at masks as an unmanly thing. but the reality of this is that the skin is the largest organ of the body. So, what all can we do? Well, other than washing with soap and water and doing the skincare routine (cleanse, exfoliate, and apply the serums and then the moisturizers), you can use masks. And they do work as well. So this brings me in this review. I was in that mindset where, "that masks are for women" but I was wrong and my girlfriend Sarah, showed me the importance of skin care.

So here is the review, Dr.Jart+ Pore Minimalist Black charcoal sheet mask.  You can find this amazing mask at Sephora for a single use mask its $7.50 and a box of 5 is $35.00. This mask is good for large pores, excess sebum and pimples. You can use this amazing product anytime and it also detoxes you skin with the charcoal in the mask and draws out the things that clogs pores. This had activated charcoal spearmint extract and arginine as well. All you do is take it out of the package and carefully unfold it and put it on your face and smooth out the mask and leave it on for about 15 - 20 minutes and then just massage the excess serum in your face and hand.

When I first opened the package I noticed that it was neatly folded and soaked in the serum and that the mask was black with the charcoal, and no the charcoal don't rub off on the skin. I went and put the mask on and it felt cold and wet when I put the mask on. Then I smoothed out the edges. and I noticed that the mask didn't stick to my facial hair. I left it on for 20 minutes and in that time at first it felt a little tingly cold. the mask formed to my face and felt great. I know that my skin after I took the mask off felt smooth and was glowing and also that the pores were not as noticeable too and also not that oily as well.

Pros: Helps clean pores, closes pores and helps with the oils on your face, hypoallergenic, makes your skin smooth. And both men and women can use this product. Helps with blemishes, Paraben, Sulfate, Phthalate free. Clearer, healthier complexion. Dermatologist tested.

Cons: You must read everything on the label. And if you have facial hair and you want the full effect you need to shave.

I would recommend this product to anyone one who wants to have great looking skin and small pores and healthy looking skin too. In closing, this product does what it says and is a great quality product. And I cannot stress that skin care is not only for women but for men as well. And Also of you want to see what all other products are from Dr.Jart+ just visit there website at http://us.drjart.com/products

Until next time think positive and pay it forward.


Product Disclaimer: The said product is a Birthday Gift from my girlfriend.

Mens Skincare Review: Zirh Clean

Let's talk about cleansers. Having a great clenser in your skin care routine is especially essential to getting all the dirt, oil and bacteria out of your pores and the surface of your skin. Zirh makes an amazing and affordable cleanser that does what is says.

When I got this cleanser I was excited to try this product out. I was anxious also because I had great resaults with the Zirh Scrub. And I'm not disappointed one bit. It does exactly what it says. And left my skin feeling nice and clean. The prof uct it also like a clear gel that lathers up real great. No feminine smell. And is especially formulated for men because of our skin type.This product is for normal to oily skin. And also helps with acne as well.

You can find this product at http://www.zirh.com/ and find out more about this amazing product as well. This  skincare product is reasonably priced at $15.00 which makes it affordable as well.

I would definitely recommend this product to anyone including my friends. I would also go and purchase this product as s a gift as well. Zirh also has everything that you would ever need. So go check out their website and see for yourselves. Until next time, just remember that skin care is not only for women but for men as well.

Men's skincare review: Zirh Scrub

When it comes to skincare  for men there are many brands to choose from. I want to tell you about this company called ZIRH. They specialize in skin care for men. Celebrities, well known musicians, and actors use the products from this company.

I want to tell you about the scrub. Its clear almost like a gel and goes on real good. No clumps or anything. It lathered up real nice as well.  And you dont need a lot. The scrub doesn't have that feminine smell and its formulated for the men. Simply put it doesn't smell like roses and it's for a mans skin. I wouldn't recommend that you use it every day maybe every 3 days to give your skin a rest so that your skin  replenish its new skin cells.

I would definitely recommend this to a friend or get this as a gift for someone. Youcan find this product on http://www.zirh.com/ for only $20.00. Which is a great price and youget what you pay for. Someone once told me, "You get out what you put in to it". And with that you are your greatest investment. So taking care of yourself and your skin will make you look healthier but will make you look healthier and great.

Skin Care Isn't Just For Women It's For Men Too

When it comes to skin care for men alot of men think: "nah, it's not for me or, us men are not supposed to do stuff like that.. because it makes us look like and feel like a woman..." Well, what they don't know is, that the skin is the largest organ for the human body and like with the rest of the other organs you have to take care of it.

There is alot of skin care products out there for men. We just have to look and swallow our pride and ask for some assistance, whether its a close female friend or someone else that you may know. 

My next couple of reviews are going to be about mens skin care. So.. just remember that skincare is not just for women but it's also for men as well.

Lab Series Skincare for men.

Lab Series Skincare For Men

Today I'm going to review Lab Series Skincare for men Pro LS All-In-One Face Treatment. The product calms the look of irritation and redness, it moisturizes, helps to correct fine lines and wrinkles, and mattifies the skin by absorbing the oils on the face. How to use it, apply after cleaning or shaving.

I could feel the smoothness of my skin and feel it being moisturized as well. I have been using this product for a couple of months and I am completely satisfied. I would recommend this to anyone. Lab Series has a vast array of products for men. Here is a link to their website so you can find out more about them and what other products they have. http://www.labseries.com/


And just remember; that skin care is not only just for women, but also for men as well.

Skin care for men.

A lot of people think that its a woman thing but they are wrong... When you look and think about it.. our skin is the largest organ that we have in and on our bodies. If we don't take care if it (both men and women) it wont look healthy. There can be signs of DNA damage from smoking, harmful chemicals that are all around us, acne, or damage from the sun, and premature aging of the skin, just to name a few.

A lot of men out there think that its mostly for women or are too afraid  to ask someone for advice. I was once like that. There are many skin care products for men out there. I will be reviewing them to let you know that there are products for men and give you information about them.