Medical Scrubs Collection Review

  When Medical Scrubs Collection contacted me asking if I would review a set of scrubs for them I jumped at the chance! I had been contemplating buying some new scrubs since the ones that I bought when I was hired seem to be getting a little dingy looking.

  I went to their online store and was blown away with the selection of scrubs that I had to chose from! They carry a ton of brands and many different cuts, colors and styles. The first set of scrubs that I chose actually didn't fit, but no worries they were wonderful about exchanging them and getting another set out to me pronto.

  I chose to try a set of scrubs from Urbane, a brand I have never tried before. 

I went for the 

Urbane Sport V-Neck Crossover Top 

and for the bottoms I went for the

Urbane Sport Knit Waistband Pant

The scrub top has a nice tailored fit,

and

plenty of pocket space for all the stuff

I accumulate over my shift.

I usually wear a Medium in clothes but found

that a Small fit me perfectly in these scrubs.

The waist band on the pants is my favorite feature.

It's made to fit low on the hips and fold over 

much like a pair of my yoga pants.

VERY comfy!

Overall I would totally buy another pair of these scrubs,

and

 Medical Scrubs Collection 

made my return so easy the last time

I'm not worried about any hassles if I have to send anything back.

I'll definitely be shopping with them again

Disclaimer: 

This post is sponsored by Medical Scrubs Collection.

 While the opinions in the above post are mine I have received compensation for the above review.

Influenster:

Have I told you about 

Influenster?

This is a community of people who are invited to try products for free 

and then spread the word about what they like and hate about each product.

A number of themed boxes go out several times a year

to lucky members who have qualified by earning badges

that are related to your individual interests.

Take a look at the brand new site,

Influenster recently went through a makeover that 

has made it WAY easier to find everything.

I love receiving their boxes of goodies, 

which are kept top secret until the lucky recipients unveil 

the contents.

Why not take a look, 

you may end up loving it as much as I do! 

A Few of My Favorite Things

  It doesn't take much to make me happy.

These are just a few things that I have found lately that make me happy,

very happy!

Let me tell you about them.

A. Tresemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo : I never used dry shampoo before because generally the only place you could get the stuff is at salon or prestige counter at the beauty supply store and at an average of $20 a pop I was not going to indulge that much, I could use shampoo, the wet kind, thank you very much.

  But wait! As I was walking through Target, I spied this product in the hair care aisle, priced at under $6.00 I thought I would give it a try. 

  Why does it make me happy? Because I have pretty oily hair that needs to be washed every day. In the past I have been showering when i get home and then when I get ready for work, that's tough on the hair, especially if you have color in it. Now I just shower when I get home, go to sleep and apply this stuff to my hair when I get dressed. It keeps my hair looking clean and oil free for my 12 hour shift, and it smells clean and pretty.

B. Mio Liquid Water Enhancer : Look in my work bag and you will always find at least two of these rattling around in there. These little bottles take up no room and are perfect for masking that nasty taste of hospital water. Because they are liquid they mix right in to ice cold water unlike those drink crystals which take forever to dissolve and often result in a thick concentration of flavor at the bottom of your cup. Blech!

  These guys make me happy because I can adjust the flavor in my water to how I like it. I like my flavor kinda light, Mr likes his full of flavor. Even better these Mio's also have an energy formula if you want a quick boost but don't feel like reaching for a cup of coffee. I mix the flavors through out the night too!

C. Therafirm Compression Socks : You can quit snickering, yes I wear compression hose and yes it makes me happy. These light weight trouser socks apply medically correct pressure to the legs in a gradient that prevents blood from pooling, resulting in less tired, achy legs after 12 hours of being on my feet. Don't wait until you start having problems like varicose veins, or swollen ankle before you decide to get a pair. Get a pair NOW and prevent these problems, it's called preventative medicine nurses!

D. Pedi-Scrub Foot Buffer : We beat up our feet, spending 12 hour shifts on them while shoved into hot sweater shoes. These little scrubbers show your feet some love! They come in two scents Citron Eucalyptus and Lavendar Tea Tree. These little flower shaped scrubbies are impregnated with moisturizers and cleansers, the dual sided sponge has a scrub side for exfoliating your feet, the sponge side bathes your feet in all the foamy good stuff. 

  I started using this foot buffer everyday, after a week I noticed my feet were way softer and smoother. This is how I keep my feet looking presentable between pedi's!

These are a few of my favorite things,

what are a few of yours?

Medical Scrubs Mall Review

  I don't usually shop on the internet but, when it comes to my scrubs I'm all for it. There are not many places in my town that are close to me and let's face it shopping for medical uniforms is not a girls idea of a ton of fun, so I shop online from the comfort of home and let the scrubs come to me.

  Recently I was introduced to Medical Scrubs Mall, they have a great selection of scrubs at good prices. Importantly for me they have a huge variety of solid colored scrubs that can be easily searched, since I need to find scrubs in navy blue only. I love the fact that every set of scrubs on the site is displayed with the colors it is available in under the picture so I know instantly if I should bother taking a closer look. You can even click the color box and view the item of your choice in the color you are looking for so their are no surprises. If you are one of the lucky nurses who gets to wear prints these folks have a huge selection of the prettiest prints, I envy you ladies!

 I found this super cute warm up jacket on their site that I just have to have. I love the contrast detail, it fits into the work uniform without being blah. I need a ton of these jackets to stay warm, for some reason they keep our hospital about the same temp as an ice box!

  Speaking of keeping warm I also found this great long sleeve T-shirt to wear under my scrubs while I was looking around. I love layering pieces like these because they also keep your arms covered and protected from who knows what. I love the color and the fact that it's 100% cotton, which means it will breath. 

  So if you are like me and hate spending time in cramped, overflowing scrub stores and would rather be at home than out shopping for your uniforms I'd check these folks out.

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Medical Scrubs Mall. While the opinions in the above post are mine I have received compensation for the above review.

BzzAgent Review of Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream: Follow Up

  As promised I am following up on my experience with Garnier's Miracle Skin Perfector B.B. Cream that was sent to me from BzzAgent to review. I have been wearing the B.B. Cream exclusively now for about about a month, I use it in place of a moisturizer when I get up and instead of the mineral powder that I had previously used as a foundation.

  Here are the photo's that I uploaded at the beginning of the campaign, before I began using the BB Cream. My biggest complaint at the time was that I felt a little uneven in tone and there are some slight discolorations on my cheeks. 

    After using the B.B Cream for a little over a month I have begun to notice that my skin looks better even without wearing it. Take a look for yourself, I took this picture today with no make up on (the things I will do to prove a point!)

  I think that overall the tone of my skin is more even, with less of the discolorations across the cheeks. I also noticed that my skin looks smoother and when I get close up to the mirror the pores look smaller to me.

  The biggest difference that I notice now is that I have had way less breakouts. I used to forever have blackheads across my forehead and chin and big red zits on my cheeks.  I was worried that the BB Cream would add to those problems but instead it seems to have evened out my skin. Now I get the occasion blackheads on my chin and forehead if I don't wash well but very few on my cheeks. 

  From a nurse's stand point this is a fabulous product. It takes the place of my moisturizer and foundation, which means it is one less thing to worry about when getting ready for work. The B.B. Cream has stood up to numerous 12 hour shifts without smudging or rubbing off despite crazy hectic nights of running around and sweating, I noticed in the morning I still look the way I did when I started my shift.

  I did a little research on the prices of the designer end BB Creams and found that in most cases the Garnier BB Cream is less than half the price and is available anywhere Garnier products are sold, saving me not only a large chunk of change in the price but the gas money that is required to head over to the specialty store that sells the others.

  After a month of use Garnier's BB Cream gets my stamp of approval and will be a staple in my beauty routine, allowing me to get rid of a ton of stuff in my cupboard. I highly suggest that you try it out!

Legal stuff: I was provided with this product compliments of BzzAgent for testing and review purposes. The opinions contained in this blog about said product are solely 100% mine 

Garnier B.B. Cream Free Sample Alert

I'm still loving the Garnier B.B. Cream that 

BzzAgent sent me to try out.

Have you been wanting to try it 

but are unsure about buying a whole tube?

Well now you are in luck!

Garnier is giving away free samples of 

their new B.B Cream!

Head over here to request your free sample!

BzzAgent Review of Garnier B.B. Cream: Nurse Approved!

 A little while ago I told you about Garnier's Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream that BzzAgent sent me to test and review. Now that I've had a week or so to play with and use it under different circumstances I can share with you my initial feelings.
Pros

• All in one product saves time and skips needing to put on multiple products
• Lightweight product
• Sheer coverage evens skin tone
• Works with my Asian skin tone

 Cons

• Only two shades Light/Medium and Medium/Deep nothing for Fair skinned complexion
• Sheer coverage doesn't completely cover all spots and blemishes
• Only SPF 15, could use a higher level of coverage
• Contains glycerin 

The Low Down:

  This products brags to contain Vitamin C as an antioxidant to help with overall radiance and Hyaluronic Acid along with glycerin to help maintain moisture. Further reading the box ingredients I noticed Caffeine was also listed as an ingredient. BB Cream also uses 4% Octinoxate for suncreen.

 Out of the tube this cream has a consistency that reminds me of toothpaste, very thick and holds it's shape when squeezed out. 

  Not at all like the moisturizer it had promised to be, this made me very worried. When I began working it around in my fingers I noticed the B.B. Cream has a very rich silky texture, not at all chalky even though it contains mineral pigments.

  When first applied to my face I noticed that the cream had a very "wet" feel to it, but as I smoothed it around I began to notice it worked into the skin much like moisturizer. After a few minutes my skin no longer felt "wet" but velvety and well moisturized.

  I noticed that the B.B. Cream gives very sheer coverage, meaning you can see some of my acne scars and blemishes but they are less visible. This also blends my discolorations and makes my skin tone more even and consistent.  I was also pleasantly surprised to find that it has a very beige base tone, and seems to do quite well for my Asian skin tone, though this may be a problem for those with pink based skin tones.

Now here are a couple of Before and After shots:

  As you can see I have some dark spots on my cheek that give it a blotchy look and my skin tone is far from even. After putting on the B.B. Cream the spots seem less noticeable and more blended and I think my skin tone looks way more even and less blotchy.

  Again I think the pictures speak for themselves, I feel like my skin looks fresher and more even in the after picture without that cakey look that foundations can give you. Also you don't get those hideous foundation lines at your hairline.


The Verdict:
  So far I am pretty impressed with Garnier's B.B. Cream. It goes on very easily, I just smooth it into the skin in an upward motion (towards the hairline, this was suggested by an Asian makeup site) with my fingers, no need for a sponge or special brushes.  I love the fact that once it's on you barely notice you're wearing any makeup, it's lighter than a number of moisturizers with SPF that I have used.
  
  Yes there are a few things that I would wish for. I wish it had a better SPF than just 15, a number of designer brand B.B Creams offer SPF's of 45. And I do wish that this came in a greater range of shades, I think the Light/Medium that I chose may be just a shade light but am concerned that the Medium/Deep might be too dark and leave me looking like Snookie. Also some people may not be thrilled about the glycerin in the product as it has been known to aggravate sensitive skin. Personally I'm O.K. with the sheer coverage as I like to look as natural as possible, but I'm sure that some people will grumble. To those folks I will say, go find a foundation.


  With a MSP of $12.99 for a 75 mL tube, this is a great value. I use about a nickle sized dollop to cover my face and neck each day AND the product held up great over a 12 hour shift, without smudging or wearing off in strange places. Add that to the fact that it now takes me 15 minutes to moisturize and put on a "foundation" layer before heading out the door and you have me sold.


  I have heard that over time wearing this product can result in better skin tone and lightening of discoloration, which is supposed to be a perk of B.B. Creams found in Asia. I will continue with the product for the rest of the Bzz Campaign (37 days) and weigh in on those benefits later. For the time being I'm sticking to my one tube beauty secret!


Legal stuff: I was provided with this product compliments of BzzAgent for testing and review purposes. The opinions contained in this blog about said product are solely mine 






  

Garnier B.B. Cream Coupon

Did I pique your interest with that Garnier BB Cream?

If I did and you are thinking you want to try it 

grab this coupon for $1.00 off.

I'm still loving it. I wore it three nights in a row to work.

Each night I still had great looking skin, even better it seems to be 

controlling my skins oil production because I haven't been shiny like I 

normally am by the end of shift.

I'll have some comparison pictures up soon!

Legal Stuff: I received this product compliments of BzzAgent for testing and review purposes. All opinions about this product are my own and i have not been reimbursed in any way for them.

Miracle Cream by Garnier Put to the Nurse Test

  For any of you who didn't know, on top of trying to figure out this whole nursing thing I love to review products in what little spare time I have. I am a BzzAgent, which means I am offered products through a program called BzzAgent in return for my honest opinion and asked to spread the word to all my friends.  Super easy, I think you all can tell I love to gab.

  I was offered a chance to try a product called 

GARNIER MIRACLE SKIN PERFECTOR B.B. CREAM 

  This product promises to do it all, deal with dull, blotchy skin, even out skin tone, moisturize all while correcting your issues. It is an all in one skin care and beauty regiment, use the stuff in this one tube and look like you are glowing PLUS fix all those nasty issues.

  The "BB" in the name means "Beauty Balm" and the concept comes from Asia where girls have been using these all in one formula for years to achieve that enviable porcelain complexion. If this is true why the heck have my relatives been holding out?!  Of course I would jump at a chance to try something that would make my life easier. How many of us would love to show up to work with a perfect complexion and only having to had slapped one cream on? That equals to 20 minutes extra sleep!

  So to really test these claims I'm going to do the unthinkable and post a before picture of myself with no makeup. Then we will have an after picture when I put the stuff on. A couple weeks later I'll post another picture to see if it really has cleared up some of my complexion issues. Sound fair?

Great, so here is my before photo which is totally untouched

  So here is my skin breakdown; I have super oily T-Zone, dry cheeks and am hugely prone to blackheads on my forehead and chin. I have a number of acne scars because I can't help squeezing my spots (yep I'm gross) . I'm hoping this stuff will give me enough coverage so my dark spots don't show and that it won't turn my face into an oil slick like so many foundations and tinted moisturizes do. It would be even better if it actually matched my odd, tanned Asian skin tone and didn't leave me looking oddly colored.

Stay tuned folks!