Real Kids Shades Eye Protection For Kids Review and Giveaway

Everyone knows that the sun can damage the skin and most parents know to whip out the sun screen to lather on their family before they go outside as a protection from harmful UV rays. But did you know that UV rays from the sun can cause permanent damage to the eyes. Eyes can not repair themselves like the skin can and the damage can build up over time. UV rays can also still do damage anytime of the year and even on overcast and cloudy days. This is why it is so important to protect not only your whole family's skin, but also their eyes when they are outside.

Real Kids Shades is a great company that promotes sun eye protection for kids. They sell a wide variety of stylish sun glasses with super sun protection for babies, toddlers, and kids up to age 12. These sunglasses have a number of wonderful features which make them even more desired for a parent to purchase for their kids:

• Third-party verification of 100% UV-A/UV-B protection
• Durable - shatterproof and impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses
• Wrap-around frames to protect from peripheral light
• Comfortable fit - not too tight, not too loose
• Transparent enough to see your child's eyes
• Tested to contain no lead, BPA or phthalates
• Affordable - prices range from $14.99-$39.99

Teela received the Flex Duo Shades for 3 - 7 Years in Purple/Pink to try out. The Flex Duo Shades for 3 - 7 came with a reusable pouch and removable neoprene® strap. They have flexible rubber frames that are a great fit for Teela's head. They are also rustproof and waterproof proving to be great when she is playing in water or in the rain. I had a lot of trouble getting the neoprene® strap on her sunglasses, so I just left it off. It would be a great addition if I could get it on easier. Teela does keep the sunglasses on her face so hopefully she won't misplace them or have them fall off. She really loves them and wanted to wear them all day when we first got them. I had to tell her they were only for outdoor use. So when ever she goes outside now she puts them on.

Jaedan received the Xtreme Gear Convertible for 7 - 12 Years in Silver to try out. The Xtreme Gear Convertible for 7 - 12 Years came in a reusable zippered case with foam padding inside. They have a small button on each side where you can slide the temples (arms/sides that are placed over the ears) off and replace them with bands that snap into place and can be adjusted. Before putting them back in the case you have to put the temples back on or they will not fit. Also, even with proper adjusting my son had problems with the lenses fogging up. I am not sure what to really do for this issue. Otherwise he really liked them and thought they looked cool on him.

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CoverGirl Blast Review

Because I am a member of BzzAgent I received word of a BzzCampaign for CoverGirl SmokyShadowBlast and the CoverGirl ShineBlast Lipgloss. I had never tried these products so I applied and received color number 810 Purple Plume for the eyeshadow and 805 Radiate for the lipgloss for free in the mail.

The smokyshadowblast from CoverGirl has a 2 step double tipped applicator for your eyes and it has the consistency more of a lipstick. You apply step 1 (the lighter shade) which is a rounded tip all over your lid from your lash line to your brow bone. Then apply step 2 (the darker shade) which is a tapered tip on your lash line and in the crease of your upper lid.

The lighter color is a mauve pink. The darker color is more of a plum. I thought that the color I chose is very pretty, but did not have the effect of the smoky eye look that I thought it should. It is more subtle. I still guess I could be missing something key because CoverGirl thought that the look would be simple and every female could achieve it with the smokyshadowblast product. I also want to point out that a lot of people who have used this product say that it breaks easily. Don't turn the tip up too much or it will break with the pressure you might need to apply enough of this eyeshadow to create the wanted effect. There are 6 total expertly paired shades in the smokyshadowblast collection. Maybe you'll have more luck with a different shade?

OK, on to the shineblast lipgloss...On the CoverGirl website they show radiate as being a silvery color. I don't know why they got it wrong because it is more of a pink with lilac undertones and a shimmer to it. I love that it gives my lips just a splash of color and extra shine that doesn't get too bold. I usually create my style out of a more natural look so this gloss suits me well. The applicator caught my eye as I placed the color on my lips. It is CoverGirl's new "Breakthrough ShineSculpt applicator" which has a tapered tip for more precise shaping. It helped me apply it smoothly across the contours of my lips. I liked the fruity scent it has and even though it does need to be reapplied a fair amount it goes well over my CoverGirl outlast lipstain that I have and then seems to last longer. Available in 16 different colors.

DISCLAIMER: Because I am a member of BzzAgent I received word of a BzzCampaign for the CoverGirl SmokyShadowBlast and the CoverGirl ShineBlast Lipgloss. All information about the products I received from the media kit, the products and the CoverGirl website. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review.