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Feb 13, 2015

Petunia Skincare Revitalize Eye Serum - Review

Today I'm going to tell you about Petunia Skincare's Revitalize Eye Serum


  Petunia Skincare's Revitalize Eye Serum is part of their 3-step skincare regime that also includes hyaluronic acid serum and vitamin C serum. Although I haven't gotten to try the Vitamin C serum, I did review their HA serum as well.






  The first thing you'll notice about this eye serum is the shiny chrome and silver bottle. The bottle is clear so that you can see the serum inside. It also has a standard pump.hough I found the pump dispensed way more product than I needed, it is possible to only press it down a tiny bit and get the amount you need without wasting any. The best part of this bottle is that the pump actually unscrews like a lid so you can get every last drop. The lid is really refreshing because I've thrown away so many products that still had a little left in the bottom because the pump couldn't reach it and wasn't removable. I applaud Petunia Skincare for being so understanding!



  This eye serum is pretty great. It absorbs faster than your typical lotions/creams and has a ton of ingredients that are great for your skin. Among some of the ingredients are Sea Kelp, Sodium PCA, Vitamin C, Matrixyl 3000, Hyaluronic Acid, Pomegranate Extract, and Ferulic Acid (all of which are great for your skin!). It also has Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Alpha Bisabolol, Vitamin C + B3 and Caffeine, to reduce under-eye circles and treat puffy/swollen eyes.



  The serum isn't exactly "eye exclusive". You could really use this over your entire face if you wanted to and it would still be good for your skin. It does have a slight scent, but I wouldn't really call it a fragrance, it is barely noticeable and doesn't linger. It goes on easily and is absorbed in seconds so you don't have to feel it sitting on your eyes.




  As soon as you apply it, you'll notice that your eyes look and feel better. It instantly makes your eyes feel more awake and the skin around your eyes feels tighter and less swollen. It helps with crows feet by moisturizing the skin and almost "plumping" the crows feet out.




  I haven't found any cons to this eye serum. Its exactly what I wanted and needed. All in all, its it worth the cost and works effectively without being harsh on your eyes or being inconvenient. Petunia Skincare also backs their products with a 90 days 100% Money Back Guarantee (even if the bottle is empty!) so it is risk free.












** Disclaimer**
I was provided a product or coupon for testing and review purposes. In order for me to support my blogging activities, I may receive monetary compensation or other types of remuneration for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial and/or link to any products or services from this blog. Please note that all opinions are my own and I will only endorse items which I truly feel are of value to my readers.

Feb 12, 2015

Petunia Skincare Hyaluronic Acid Serum - Review





 Today we're trying Petunia Skincare's hyaluronic acid serum




  I've always touted the benefits of HA serums and I have tried many different brands. The first thing you'll notice is that Petunia Skincare tells exactly what hyaluronic acid is and exactly how it works right on the box. I love that because there isn't any guesswork or searching to find out what it is, what it does, or how it works.




  The back of the box reads:
"Discover younger skin with out Hyaluronic Acid Serum. The secret is its sponge-like properties, which holds in moisture responsible for plumping skin and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles."

  The side of the box reads:
"Hyaluronic acid works by helping the skin retain and pull in moisture from the liquids we drink to the products we put on our skin and works as a "water-reservoir" for skin cells by binding water within the inter-cellular structure of the skin."


  This HA serum has your typical brown bottle with dropper. I really like the pretty blue and white label. I also really like that it has a sealed ring on the lid so you know when the seal has been broken. It's helpful if you have a lot of products and don't know if you've tried something yet. I haven't seen this feature on any other HA serum.










  The other thing that makes this serum pretty unique are the ingredients. On top of the 1.6% hyaluronic acid, it also contains 1.1% MAP (Vitamin C), and 0.5% ferulic acid. In case you're unfamiliar with ferulic acid, its used to treat sun damage, fine lines, and wrinkles.  Petunia Skincare's HA serum is also non-greasy, non-sticky, alcohol free, oil free, paraben free, and promises to not clog pores. It does have a slight scent that I'm not fond of, but it isn't unpleasant or overpowering.




  I think this HA serum is the most effective I've ever used because it absorbs faster than any other I've tried. It goes on easy and smoothly and it completely absorbs within seconds. My skin feels fresher and softer after using it. I tend to use this HA serum during the day because it is quick and easy to reapply throughout the day if my skin is feeling dry.




  Petunia Skincare's HA serum is part of their 3-step regime that also includes their Vitamin C serum and Revitalize eye serum. I haven't tried the Vitamin C serum, but I'll be reviewing the Revitalize Eye Serum soon!



















** Disclaimer**
I was provided a product or coupon for testing and review purposes. In order for me to support my blogging activities, I may receive monetary compensation or other types of remuneration for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial and/or link to any products or services from this blog. Please note that all opinions are my own and I will only endorse items which I truly feel are of value to my readers.

Nov 4, 2014

InstaNatural Age-Defying Skin Clearing Serum Review






  This serum is quite possibly the best thing that has ever happened to me.
  If you've ever read my reviews, you know that I tell it how it is, good, bad, or indifferent.


  I'll review the product first, then talk about my results. I love the blue bottle. The orange label really pops against the bottle and makes it stand out. It has a dropper that is really easy to use and makes it easy to dispense the amount of serum you want without wasting any or making a mess.
The product itself has a milky-yellow color. Its not really thick, but I wouldn't classify it as thin either. Its in between. I love the scent of this serum. It has a citrus smell that resembles orange juice to me.
The serum is easy to apply. You don't need a lot and it goes on very smoothly. It didn't leave my skin sticky or greasy, and it completely absorbed into my skin.







  I honestly haven't ever had a product that worked so wonderfully for me before. I've always thought that skin care products worked differently for each person, and this serum is a perfect example of that. I've always seen few slight benefits with some products, I've never had any drastic results until this serum.
After applying, I immediately noticed that my skin looked healthier and had a slight glow. Within 2 days, this serum cleared up my acne. After 2 weeks, I had a more even skin tone and my skin had a smoother texture.






  Its been about 3 weeks and I'm noticing that some fine lines are completely gone. The ones around my eyes (the beginnings of crows feet) are entirely gone, and the fine lines starting on my forehead are diminishing. I don't know if the fine lines on my forehead will go away completely, but I'm going to keep using this to find out.

 To add to all the great things about this product, InstaNatural backs their products with a Lifetime Money Back Guarantee, no matter where you buy their product. If you're not satisfied, simply contact them and get a full refund!


  I cannot recommend this serum enough. It is by far the most effective skin care product I've ever used in my life. If you want to try it out and see if you get results like I did, you can find it on Amazon. 

If you've used it before, or decide to buy, post your results in the comments!


    



** Disclaimer**
I was provided a product or coupon for testing and review purposes. In order for me to support my blogging activities, I may receive monetary compensation or other types of remuneration for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial and/or link to any products or services from this blog. Please note that all opinions are my own and I will only endorse items which I truly feel are of value to my readers





Nov 1, 2014

InstaNatural Hyaluronic Acid Serum Review





  Let me start by saying that I love Hyaluronic Acid (H.A.) It is one of the most amazing things produced by your body. If you were a car, it would be the oil in your engine. Its everywhere in your body. They even use H.A. in lip injections.


  I think InstaNatural's H.A. serum is one of the best I've ever tried. It has a light, pleasant smell and is really easy to use. You only need about a pea sized amount for your whole face, so it lasts quite a while. It absorbs quickly and doesn't leave your skin feeling sticky or greasy. I love the blue bottle it comes in, and the dropper is convenient because it makes it very easy to dispense the amount you need perfectly. I really like all the aditional ingredients that are added to help your skin. It has vitamin C, green tea, jojoba oil, aloe, witch hazel, and vitamin E.







 I haven't really noticed any anti-aging benefits from it, but that doesn't mean that it wouldn't show results for someone else. Its worth a shot for the moisturizing benefits alone, anti-aging would just be an added bonus as far as I'm concerned.





  Where I live, it gets really cold in the winter and I don't leave the house much. It makes my skin feel dryer to be stuck indoors all the time, so this H.A. serum is great for me either by itself or as an added boost with your moisturizer. It really helps my skin to retain moisture so if your skin is dry and dehydrated, this would work miracles for you.


  Not only could it work great for you, but InstaNatural backs their products with a Lifetime Satisfaction Money Back Guarantee, no matter where you buy their product. If you're not satisfied, simply contact them and get a full refund.


You can find InstaNatural's Hyaluronic Acid Serum at Amazon.




** Disclaimer**
I was provided a product or coupon for testing and review purposes. In order for me to support my blogging activities, I may receive monetary compensation or other types of remuneration for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial and/or link to any products or services from this blog. Please note that all opinions are my own and I will only endorse items which I truly feel are of value to my readers  

Oct 30, 2014

Retinol Serum by Body Merry Review







I've been using Pro-A Retinol Serum 
by Body Merry. 
Here's what I think of it:




  The first thing I noticed upon receiving this serum was that it looked super thick in the bottle! Like, syrup thick! It wouldn't even move in the bottle, so I was a little worried! Its not as thick as it looks, its actually more of a gel and sticks to the bottle really well. I would almost call it a gel-serum because it doesn't have the normal consistency of a serum.







 
  Speaking of the gel-like consistency, this serum really melts into your skin. All you need is a pea-sized bead on your finger to apply to your whole face. It doesn't run like some serums and it doesn't sit on your skin. It has a slight scent, but it doesn't have a "fragrance" so you won't notice it during or after application. As usual, Body Merry's packaging is easy to use and seals tightly to keep the serum fresh.


  Ok, kiddies! Quick education time! Where is Bill Nye when you need him?
Retinol is a vitamin A derivative that reduces the appearance of fine lines and deep wrinkles. Retinol signals your body to produce collagen and new cells for firmer and smoother skin while also reducing hyper-pigmentation and clogged pores.







  Anyway. What I love about this is that it contains more than just retinol. Retinol is awesome, but it can irritate your skin and take a long time to see results. With Body Merry Pro-A Serum, you see results quickly. You'll notice your skin retains moisture better and your skin tone starts evening out quickly. After using this for a couple weeks, my skin feels moisturized longer and I've noticed that I've had less breakouts than usual.










  I have not seen a drastic reduction in fine lines or wrinkles, but retinol isn't something that works immediately. If you're interested in this product for wrinkles or fine lines, I'd recommend using it for 10-12 weeks before deciding whether it works for you or not. I'll update on my fine lines in a few weeks after I've given the retinol a chance to work its magic.



Don't forget Body Merry's products are backed with a 90 Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you don't like this serum, just contact them and get a full refund. You don't even need to return the bottle!



If you're interested in giving it a shot, or you want to read more about it, or you just don't trust my judgement... 
You can find it on Amazon.





** Disclaimer**
I was provided a product or coupon for testing and review purposes. In order for me to support my blogging activities, I may receive monetary compensation or other types of remuneration for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial and/or link to any products or services from this blog. Please note that all opinions are my own and I will only endorse items which I truly feel are of value to my readers 
 

Hyaluronic Acid Serum by Body Merry Review




Recently, I tried a Hyaluronic Acid Serum by Body Merry and I wanted to provide a review.





 In case you don't know what Hyaluronic Acid is, let me give you a break down. Hyaluronic acid is naturally present in the human body. It is the "cushion" in your joints. Think of it as the oil for your engine, if that helps you picture exactly what it does for you. Its everywhere in your body, eyes, lips, skin.


And its even used in lip injections!





I have to say that I was pretty impressed with this serum. It has great ingredients (like vitamin C and green tea). Used alone, it is probably great, but used with a moisturizer, it is amazing. 








  I spend most of my time indoors in dry air. No matter how much I moisturize, it seems like a few hours go by and my face feels really dried out again. I started using this hyaluronic acid serum before I use my moisturizer and I haven't had any problems since! Its as if it extends the life of my moisturizer. My skin feels and looks amazing all day.








  This serum is easy to get into the dropper, easy to smooth on your skin, and it has a really light smell that doesn't linger on your face. It doesn't take a lot of serum to cover your face, so a bottle lasts a long time. I love the packaging as well.


We all know blue bottles are my favorite ;)





  I did notice my skin had a healthy glow, whether that is from all the wonderful ingredients in this serum or whether it was from my skin staying moisturized, I don't know. I will say that if you live in a dry climate or have skin that just doesn't want to hold moisture, this should really help you.  



  Don't forget Body Merry's products are backed with a 90 Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you don't like this serum, just contact them and get a full refund. You don't even need to return the bottle!



If you're interested in giving it a shot, or you want to read more about it,  you can find it on Amazon.










** Disclaimer**
I was provided a product or coupon for testing and review purposes. In order for me to support my blogging activities, I may receive monetary compensation or other types of remuneration for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial and/or link to any products or services from this blog. Please note that all opinions are my own and I will only endorse items which I truly feel are of value to my readers





Oct 3, 2014

InstaNatural Vitamin C Serum


Review: 
InstaNatural's Vitamin C Serum









I love this serum! It has a great scent that I can only describe as "citrusy" and I would even categorize the orange color as a "citrusy color". The smell and color together is downright cheerful. The scent isn't super strong and it is very light and delicate on your skin once the serum is absorbed. The ingredients in this serum are nothing short of amazing. Its like it has a little bit of everything in it to address all your skin concerns in one little blue bottle.





A little bit goes a long way, you only use a couple of drops for your entire face so it should last a long time. I know that I get frustrated with many products because I run out of the product right around the same time I start seeing results. That shouldn't be a problem with this serum.






This serum isn't at all greasy and doesn't feel oily on your skin even though it contains many oils. It left my skin feeling soft, smooth, firm and looking MUCH healthier. I've noticed my skin tone is more even, my skin is much smoother, and I've had less breakouts. I've been using this after using the InstaNatural Vitamin C toner and I'd definitely recommend using these together. They compliment each other well and seem to really work together to make your skin healthier. You can read my review on the toner HERE


I will definitely be keeping this serum in my daily skincare routine. It has replaced several other products that I used to use because it is more of an all-in-one rather than being for one specific problem.If you're looking for an all-in-one serum for Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Sun Spots, Age Spots, Oily Skin, Overall Skin Health, and/or Skin Discoloration, this is your best bet. 
You can find it on Amazon




** Disclaimer**
I was provided a product or coupon for testing and review purposes, but I would never endorse something that I didn't believe was worthy of it and I would never post an opinion that wasn't my own.