[Hands-on Review] Fixx Microdermabrasion

Fixx –Microdermabrasion ($25.04 + tax per jar)

Hi Everyone!  So here it is, my 2^nd review!

Got pretty good comments for my 1^st review, thank you everyone!!!!!

This time, I will be commenting on another product from the Fixx line:  Microdermabrasion, which I would personally describe as, a super micro scrub at spa quality but do-able at home!

The cost to get a microdermabrasion treatment done at a spa is unbelievable!  Even with all the groupons and teambuys, it still cost several times more than the price of this jar.  Only a dime size of product is needed for each treatment, it just doesn’t make sense to me to pay so much to get it done outside.  

Just a little background info of my skin. 

My skin is quite thin and sensitive, and it gets red easily.  So I’m very picky about the “scrubs” that I use.

I want something that can get the job done but without hurting my skin.

I’ve tried many - from Japanese drug store brands to worldwide counter brands, I’ve never really found anything that I like. 

From my limited knowledge, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a product called Microdermabrasion?  Correct me if I’m wrong. 

SO, WHAT IS IT? 

According to wiki, microdermabrasion is a cosmetic technique that uses a mechanical medium for exfoliation to remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells from the epidermis.

According to myself, this is a VERY cost-effective microdermabrasion that is do-able at home by yourself and actually can get the work done!

On the website, the primary benefits of the Microdermabrasion are:

-       Supports normal skin cell renewal for radiant-looking skin

-       Polishes and soothes skin with skin-revitalizing exfoliators and natural extracts, which gently buff away dead skin and unclog pores

-       Contains the marine-derived complex Coralline to help soothe skin

-       Contains calming chamomile and brightening licorice to promote a more even-toned complexion

I have been using this product for over 2 months and I can say, I’M LOVING IT!!!!!

Only a dime size is needed each time, meaning, the jar lasts forever!! Lol

I was on a Shiseido scrub prior to this product, that product is very gentle on my skin but I don’t feel any difference after using it for monthsssss. 

The first time I’ve used Fixx Microdermabrasion, I instantly fell in love with it!  My face felt sooooooooo smooth!!  I don’t even remember when the last time that my face felt that smooth was!

Anyway, let’s move on, otherwise I’ll be writing essays on it. 

WHY USE IT?

Fixx Microdermabrasion is great for all skin types. 

Exfoliation is necessary to remove dead skin cells and unclog pores (and also promote cell turnover!).  Clogged pores lead to backheads or sports.

By getting rid of dull and dead skin, skin restores its smoothness and radiance!

TEXTURE?

It’s a white creamy paste that you do not actually see any “scrubs”. 

I guess the “scrubs” are so fine (or micro?) that you don’t even see them BUT when you touch the product, you can actually feel very tiny beads of sand. 

THEN, HOW TO USE? 

On the instructions, it says to apply a small amount of Fixx MicrodermabrasionComplex to damp facial skin and gently massage using circular motion.  Rinse with warm water.

Use 2 to 3 times a week.

Personally, I only use this once a week and would suggest not going over 2 times a week.  This product is very effective, it is not required to use it for more than 2 times a week.

My personal instructions would be, first, take a dime size and activate the product.

Place dots of product all over face, starting from the bottom of the face (chin), and slowly move hands upwards to the nose, side of nose, cheeks, forehead.

And then, going from the forehead and down to the nose, side of nose, cheeks and back to chin. 

And 3^rd, moving fingers sideways in an upward motion, move back up from the chin to the forehead.  Then rinse with warm water, toner, serums, moisturizer.

A little tip, for sensitive skin like me, pat your face with warm water first, and then do the microdermabrasion.

RESULTS?   

Each time I finish using this product, my face is so smooth and feels so fresh and renewed!

THE PROS? 

- There’s not much to say other than, it does work!

- This product contains soothing, natural extracts such as coralline, aloe vera juice, chamomile, vitamin E, etc., they ease of any redness or irritation that may have been caused by exfoliating.  Personally, I have no problem with my skin using this product.

THE CONS?  

- You get addicted to this product after its first time! Okok, let’s get serious.

- I would say, when applying this product, you must remain gentle to your skin.  Your fingers need to move on your face so light and so gently that they are kind of barely touching your skin.  It’s like feather-light motion.  This could be tricky for some girls, but guys in particular.  

SUMMING IT ALL UP! 

Same as the Fixx Lash Extend, MUST TRY!!!! And on top of it, MUST HAVE for everyone!  We all need to exfoliate our skin, there is no exception! 

Thanks for reading! 

If you have comments (both good or bad), please do let me know! 

If there are any questions, feel free to ask as well! 

Let me know what you wanna see next in my reviews!!!!! 

Jojo L.

April 2012

[Hands-on Review] Fixx Lash Extend

Fixx – Lash Extend 

Hi Everyone!  So this is the first review I have ever written.  The purposes of my reviews will be to provide my personal testimonial and experiences, and to also provide honest and neutral comments of the products that I have tried!  Hope you will enjoy it :) 

For my first review, I have decided to talk about Fixx Lash Extend (USA link).

Why?  Cuz most (or all?) girls (and guys!) want LONGER and FULLER lashes!!!!! and this is one of my personal favourites! 

As a very typical Chinese girl, I have VERY short lashes.  Sometimes when I put on mascara, I still do not notice my lashes :( 

This Fixx Lash Extend can be applied on your lashes and brows to increase their volume and length!!

I can only comment of the lashes part though.  I have full brows so there’s no need for me to apply it on my brow. 

SO, WHAT IS IT? 

   

On the website, the primary benefits of the lash extend are: 

• SymPeptide (Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 and Myristoyl Pentapeptide-8) increases visible volume of lashes and brows by 25% in just 14 days for fast, dramatic results
• Hydrolyzed glucosaminglycans promotes lashes growth

THEN, HOW TO USE? 

Personally, I strongly recommend this serum to be used twice daily, morning and night. 

I try to use this serum both morning and night.... but sometimes I forget and sometimes I don't have time to do it before I go to work in the morning.

BUT definitely, I use this every night before I go to bed.

It has a brush tip, you twist the cap to push the serum onto the brush, and you close your eyes and brush it on the roots of the lahses and wait for a few minutes before you open your eyes.

RESULTS?  FIRST TUBE:

For my first tube of lash extend, the tube lasted for well over 2 months!!!!!

One tube is one month’s supply, so obviously….. I used way too little...... Not a good sign. 

To be honest, I did not see any dramatic results.  I think my lashes got a bit longer but I wasn’t sure if it’s some inner psychological thinking or if it is real that my lashes grew longer.   

One thing I did notice for certain was when I was using the lash extend, I did not notice any of my lashes falling off when I remove my mascara!!

For this reason, I decided I should not stop lash extend and I should continue using it. 

RESULTS? SECOND TUBE: 

On my 2^nd tube, I made a commitment to myself.  I should stick to using it both morning and night AND everyday… and I should apply a lot more of the serum!

So I did and magic came!  

My lashes got VISIBLY longer just after the first week! And after the second week, when I apply my same mascara, I noticed my lashes grew fuller as well!!!!!  WOW!

After that, I started getting compliments from close friends around me! 

People noticed difference in my lashes!! ^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^

One compliment I will never forget was one day, when I was having lunch with my mom:

Mom:  What did you do to your lashes today?

Me:  (blank and lost) ????? Nothing??

Mom:  Your lashes look different.  Did you put on some fake lashes?

Me:  ?????

Mom:  I see reflection of your lashes.  I see shadows on your lashes beneath your eye!!  It looks so cute! 

Me:  (super excited and had this huggeeeeee smile on my face) REALLY?????

And I immediately took my mirror out to look at my lashes (and the shadow of my lashes) and started telling almost everyone about it!!!!

THE PROS? 

- This lash extend really does work!!!!! It gave me longer, fuller and healthier lashes!

- It’s not only a lash extend that lengthens and gives volume, but it is actually a serum that fortifies each of your lashes!  I rarely see lashes falling off when I remove my mascara now.

THE CONS?  

- It takes time to build a habit of applying lash extend every morning and night (especially morning when I’m in a rush to go to work).  It can get annoying. 

- It is hard to tell if you’re using enough or not.  One tube is one month’s supply, I never knew I was using too little until at least a month later when I realize I still have a lot of serum in my tube.

SUMMING IT ALL UP! 

MUST TRY!  I think… it does not matter if you want longer and fuller lashes or not, but lashes need serum especially if you need to remove mascara.  Plus, it works!

Thanks for reading! 

And as I mentioned, this is my first time writing a review.  If you have comments, please do let me know! 

If there are any questions, feel free to ask as well! 

Let me know what you wanna see next in my reviews!!!!! 

Jojo L.

March 2012

And a little bonus, here is a picture of a user of Fixx lash extend (USA link) (the person is the picture is not me!) 

BePretty.ca FIXX Lash Extend Serum contest has just ended!!

We have just wrapped up our first contest on our Bepretty.ca Facebook Page and we have drawn a lucky winner @Cindy Leung who shared their expectation/experience with the FIXX Lash Extend Serum (USA Link) with us with a Free tube of the FIXX Lash Extend Serum giveaway; And everybody else who shared will receive a 15% discount on the next purchase of the serum! 


Now, Let's take a look at what our customers say about the Fixx Lash Extend Serum in the contest! 



@Jovy Leung 
This product really WORKS!!..talking from personal experience..and got feedback from a co-worker that I recommended this product to!! Even though it says it takes about 2 weeks...but my eyelashes already looked visibly longer in just a week!!
My co-worker tried quite a lot of products before that said it would promise longer eyelashes..but never worked!! Not until I recommended Fixx Lash Extend to her!! Even our other co-worker noticed that her lashes looks longer!! Now she is plans to continue on to use this product!!
THIS IS a MUST BUY product if you all are looking towards longer/fuller lashes!!


@Jojo L. 
yes it works! haha my lashes got longer and more volume and people actually noticed and complimented!!!!! Greatest part is people noticed!!!!! And this serum also stopped my lashes from falling off when I remove mascara!


@Ah Sue
It is an AMAZING product!! It WORKS on me, a lazy person whom she would rather spend time on sleeping than doing make-up in the mornings...@.@ I tried Fixx only for a few months, but my lashes got much longer...and all I did is to use Fixx every night before I go to bed!


@Joseph Lam
The product is amazing! Worked wonder on my lashes too - highly recommended.


@Angela Wong
 I always have short eyelashes and I always envy my girlfriends that they have long eye lashes. I had tried some many different brands or different types of eye lash lotion or serums, just to hope that one of them can work. Unfortunately, I either allergic to the lotion or serum - which cause eyelash easier to break, or the product didn't work as not growing. So, I was quite upset that I was going to give up. Fortunately, my friend introduced me this FIXX Lash Extend product. At first, I didn't want to try the product, but since this is a new product for me, so I just give it a try. Therefore, I put on the serum on my eyelashes before I go to bed. I used the serum every night for 2 weeks straight. After 2 weeks, I am not allergic to the serum and I noticed that my eyelashes grow stronger, fuller and longer. It is a big surprise for me. I never thought my eyelashes could be as fuller, stronger and longer as my girlfriends. I thank my friend everyday because she introduced my about this product. And FIXX Lash Extend has become one of my favorite products on my shelf! It is AMAZING!!!


@Cindy Leung
I haven't try this product before, but I heard from Jojo this product really help u obtain longer eye lashes! I wish this product can be a life saver for me because I have really short eye lashes!!! :(


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FIXX SCOOPS CLINIQUE! Secret to 10 years younger?

In our continual quest to stay ahead of the curve and bring you cutting edge skin care products, we constantly keep track of new ingredient developments as well as breaking news stories. Recently, a press release was published about a new product to be launched in March 2012 by Clinique. According to this press release, this new product is going to contain a “new, multi-tasking” ingredient to fight the visible signs of skin aging.

Because of our efforts to bring you cutting edge products, this new ingredient can already be found in our Fixx™ Stem Cell Serum, launched nearly eight months before Clinique’s new product is scheduled to hit the market!

This new ingredient, called Mitostime™, is a concentrated extract of the brown algaeLaminaria digitata. Studies with Mitostime have shown that it maintains healthy mitochondrial DNA in skin to help keep the skin energized. It also gives skin cells exposed to UV stress a younger appearance and supports healthy skin collagen. In one human study, these multiple benefits of Mitostime translated to a 15% reduction in the appearance wrinkle depth and resulted in the skin of the volunteers looking 6 years younger on average. Mitostime is clearly an effective, cutting edge ingredient for skin care products to help you fight the effects of aging and maintain a more youthful appearance.

But, we didn’t stop with just Mitostime. Because we know that you want the best for your skin, we infused Fixx™ Stem Cell Serum with three additional, cutting edge skin care ingredients: DermSRC™, Phyko AI-PF™, and Thiotaine™. Each of these ingredients works through a unique mechanism to support a healthy, younger looking skin. Thiotaine is a powerful antioxidant to protect your skin from oxidative stress. Phyko AI-PF supports the skin’s natural defenses and soothes the skin. DermSRC helps maintain your skin’s normal hyaluronic acid, a natural moisturizing agent, and elastin to help keep your skin hydrated and supple.

One study with DermSRC showed that it can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and help the skin look about 10 years younger. The inclusion of all four of these cutting edge ingredients means that Fixx™ Stem Cell Serum fights the visible signs of aging from multiple fronts, making Fixx™ Stem Cell Serum a uniquely important part any good skin care regimen.

While you enjoy the beautiful benefits of Fixx™ Stem Cell Serum, we’ll keep looking for effective, cutting edge ingredients to help you keep your skin looking healthy and young.

Have you tried Fixx Stem Cell Serum yet? What do you think of the results?

FIVE WAYS TO GET YOUR VALENTINE’S DAY FIXX!

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and for many women, this means preparing for a romantic evening with a significant other or getting dolled up for a glorified ladies’ night out with friends. Whatever the case, we can help you look the part with a five simple suggestions.

Bat those lashes. Draw in your valentine with long, flattering lashes or accentuate your eyes and be the envy of all your friends! Longer, thicker lashes (USA Link) help to bring life to your eyes and set the proper stage for flawless eye makeup (USA Link).

Glow with beauty. Whether you’re a makeup fiend and you have your smoky eye all planned out for V-day or whether you prefer to be all-natural and will be going with little to no makeup, healthy, glowing skin is important. Prepare for your night out and flaunt radiant skin (USA Link) by unclogging pores and gently removing dead skin cells.

Pump up the volume. What can be more flattering than voluminous, healthy-looking hair? Give your locks a lift that you and your Valentine can both appreciate by using a volumizer that will bring life to any style you choose to flaunt on your night out – whether you’re going for flirtatious curls or a bun with a sexy bump.

Exude energy. Prepare for your Valentine’s Day celebration by getting plenty of rest. Everything about you should glow – especially your skin and eyes. Arm yourself with the right product that can bring instantaneous life (USA Link) to your skin, especially for V-Day celebrations that will go on into the wee hours of the night.

Be confident! You’ve gotten suggestions to flaunt lovely lashes, flawless skin and makeup, voluminous hair and energetic glow, now the rest is up to you! Show up for your Valentine’s Day celebration with confidence and enthusiasm to complement your great look!

What products do you recommend for a perfect Valentine’s Day? Leave us a comment!