Alpha Hydrox Foaming face wash review and giveaway

Discovering a new skin care brand is always exciting to me. I enjoy trying new products because you never know what you might fall in love with next. I recently received an AlphaHydrox foaming Face Wash to review for y'all. The face was is gentle and non drying so it's good for all skin types. It is designed to maintain skin's moisture level and it is gentle enough for eye makeup removal. It is gluten, fragrance, soap, and oil free and contains citric AHA. 

It's very easy to use like most face washes and it is recommended twice a day, morning and evening. The soap squeezing out and it a thick consistency.  It doesn't take much to lather very nicely and is extremely gentle. The smell is neither extremely pleasant or unpleasant but it is not extremely strong. 

I have used the foaming face wash twice a day and my face feels very soft.  My face feels clean without feeling dry and I am not greasy/oily in the middle of the day. The Alpha Hydrox face wash makes my combination skin balanced. It is extremely hard for me to find a product that does that for my skin.  

Guess what!!??!! Alpha Hydrox is giving one of you a chance to win your own bottle of foaming face wash. So you know what that means --- It's giveaway time !! I have to go over a few rules so here they are:

Entries will be accepted from  08/07/14  - 8/21/14

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Strange Beauty Treatments - Bird Droppings Facial

I avoid the news like the plaque but for some unknown reason my hubby wants to watch it everyday!  So I am forced to sit there and play on my phone or tablet while he watches the news. Torture.. well not really but I like to fuss about the news being on.  Occasionally something catches my attention. Like the story the other day. The anchor lady said next up a "Bird Poo Facial" Wait!! Did she really just say what I think she said?? Rewind that.. Yes she did.

It appears someone has discovered bird droppings are good for the skin. Somewhere a person is lying in chair waiting for bird poop be to smeared all over their face. The best part, people are paying $180 for an hour long facial message with it! I was appalled, amazed, and  disgusted by the thought of having bird poop put on my face but of course I was intrigued and had to listen.

So this is the deal it's a Japanese tradition and it is not just any bird poop it is imported from Japan SANITIZED and milled into a fine powder.  Just like any other facial it lot of ingredients to brighten, soften and nourish the skin the main ingredient being uguisu no fun (nightingale droppings) .  I couldn't help but laugh because I nightingale droppings doesn't sound as harsh as nightingale poop but it boils down to the same thing.

I am not sure what i think about this treatment because I know if woman came out looking twenty years younger I would think about going gather my own bird poop and give myself a facial. Oh wait they warned us not to try it at home.  So I guess we can still freak out if a Pigeon drops a bomb on us in our home town because it just won't be the same. After all the treatment is nightingale droppings, not pigeon.

What are you thoughts on a Bird Droppings Facial? Have you tried one? Would you try one/

Pictures are not mine, they were found on a Google Search. 

Dr. Loretta Skin Care giveaway

Welcome to the Dr. Loretta Giveaway!

It's no secret I love skin care. Here is new skin care line I've been introduced. See information on how to enter below. Good luck!

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Sponsored by Dr. Loretta Skin Care

Hosted by Tales From A Southern Mom

Co-Hosted by: The More The Merrier and What The Buzz Is All About

Tales From A Southern Mom reviewed Dr. Loretta's skin care and says this, I want to look radiant! I want my skin care to make that happen! Dr. Loretta Skin care does that! Not only did it actually clean, but removed all of my make-up as well. That is a BIG plus for me because I usually have to remove my make-up before I hop in the shower. I love time savers... the easier, the better! My face was in heaven. Win a full size Duo Cleaser and a full size Stemulous Serum, ARV $135.00

The Giveaway Starts August 2 and ends August 16. Open to US residents only.

Be sure to check out Tales From A Southern Mom's Review HERE!

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Exfolimate - exfoliation without scrubs or expensive equipment

When I signed up to review Exfolimate I thought it was 2 pad or sponges for exfoliation. I was taken back when I saw it was actually a tool set. As you can see it looks like a sharp edge, I was little afraid to use them and my husband even made a comment about how good they would feel with a sunburn.

My fear quickly diminished when I started using the body tool. I need to shave and I TRY to exfoliate before I shave because they say it makes your shave last longer. It's very easy to use, just hold the tool at a 90 degree angle and run it on your skin. It does NOT cut or scrap you in anyway, you barely feel it.

I had my doubts that it was actually exfoliating my skin so I used it on my feet. If you have followed me a while you know I have  dry cracked heels. It worked GREAT. There was a very noticeable difference after I used the Exfolimate on my feet.  I also used it on a chronic patch of eczema and it smooth that out nicely as well.  

Although I love to use a scrub for exfoliation, I love that these are cleaner to use than scrub. I hate digging in the jar of scrub and getting those little grains under my fingernails. I also have find sometimes if I don't rinse off enough, the scrub stays on my skin and the little grains get caught in my razor blades.  So this prevents all the mess.  

They come with little strings to attach so they can be hung on a hook in your shower for easy storage.  I hung them up with my lofa and sponge so they are neatly stored. These are light and portable so you can easily travel with them as well. 

If you exfoliate or would like to start I recommend trying this product it is very easy to use with no fuss or mess.  Oh and did I mention, it helps reduce the visible signs of aging? 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Free Sample of Garnier Clean

Have you gotten your Garnier Clean+ sample yet? What are you waiting for?

It's very simple, click here  ,complete the short form, and wait for your samples to arrive in your mail box.

There are three samples to choose from: Blackhead Eliminating Scrub for oily skin, Balancing Gel Exfoliator for combination skin, and Nourishing Cleansing Oil for Dry Skin. So there is something for every skin type

Tips to pick the right facial moisturizer

So you have decided it's time to pick a facial moisturizer but where do you start. You are standing in the isle looking at the sea of endless possibilities so which one do you choose. First you have to decide do you want gel or cream, scented or unscented, and what skin type do you need to treat, how much do you want to spend, do you really need to spend THAT much. It's enough to make your head spin. When I first started using moisturizer I went to the lady behind the Clinique counter and she told me everything I needed to know.

Then I ran into hard times and realized I couldn't keep spending that much on skin care, when there were TONS of other possibilities. I had to see if they worked the same. So I started on my skin care search. I had a lot of notions that have since proven wrong. Do you have some of the same? Let's see.

The first thing I thought was I had dry skin. I suffer with eczema on occasion so I would get dry patches but then I would get VERY oily. So come to find out my skin wasn't so oily after all. I have normal/ oily skin instead. I was making the mistake of treating an occasional problem everyday, which was not necessary. The worse part is I was making my skin super oily which made me search to correct a problem that I was essentially creating!

Another misconception I had was I had to stick with one brand so I never mismatched. I thought that was a big NO NO. That misconception hurt me a lot because I thought when I needed new moisturizer I had to buy the rest of the skin care regimen as well.  I don't know why I thought that was necessary maybe because all I used for a long time was Clinque. And I mean everything Clinque but my husband claimed it was the best and it worked fine for me.  When I started blogging, I started using LOTS of different brands. I even used them together. I was fine, nothing bad happened in fact my face started looking great!

The last thing I believed is I had to spend a small fortune on moisturizer. Don't get me wrong most experts say you should splurge on skin care -- which includes moisturizers But that doesn't mean you have to buy the most expensive to get the best. I have come to release spending more does not always mean you get better. Some of my favorite masque cost $2.00  a piece and one of my favorite face washes is from Olay. Olay has been around forever so it must be a good product right!?!?!

Do your research this will help a lot. If you see a bad review, that's not necessarily a bad product but beware if there are lots of bad reviews. I'm sure you already know, you can't believe everything your read online. Check out the reviews on the brands website.  There are many tools online to help: Olay can help you see what products are right for you, Simple Skincare  has a skin forecast to help customize your skin care based on your city and the weather and these are not the only ones.

Just remember don't over spend on moisturizer but under spend on the rest of your skin care regimen it's all important. If you are still looking for that perfect moisturizer don't be afraid to try LOTS of different ones. You may hate some but you will more than likely love some as well. Just know your skin type and don't make the mistake that I did and treat an occasional on a daily basis. If you break out once a month, during that time don't use acne fighting skin care on an every day basis.  Also when the seasons change your skin care needs will change as well. So you may have 2 or 3 moisturizers that you alternate between.

Thanks for reading.

Feel free to leave a comment, I love to read your thoughts. What's your favorite moisturizer? Was this helpful?

Sacred Earth Body Balm and Body Scrub review/GIVEAWAY

I have a bad habit of walking around barefoot. I love the feeling of sand or grass on the bottom of my feet. The problem is normally at the end of the grass or sand there rocks or cement and those are not so soft. So there is no way my heel can stay smooth no matter how hard I try.  I put lotion on them and they will be okay for a few minutes but back to normal after that.

When Sared Earth Products agreed to work with me for a review of their goddess collection. I was excited for two reasons. One I have never used Sacred Earth products and two I never tried a body balm.

When I first open my jar of body Balm I did not think I would like it. It's consistency is way different from any lotion and it's slightly hard. But then I took a little out and rubbed my palms together like recommended in the directions and applied to my heels. It was a little oily but nothing I couldn't handle. WOW I was amazed a little later when I saw how smooth my heels were.

I used the balm every day for a few days now on my heels and elbows with amazing results. No cracks or roughness, I can wear my sandals with no embarrassment this summer. It also cleared up a little patch of eczema on the top of my foot. It is a repair balm and can be used all over to treat callouses, cracks and dry patches, razor bumps, sun damage, sagging and wrinkles, ashen skin, dark spots, acne and blackheads.

The natural salt scrub is made with precious ingredients from the Dead Sea and Therapeutic grade essential oils.  Designed to bring Luxe spa to your home. The scrub I got is the goddess Maia - Ocean goddess of springtime, warmth, and abundance. Great for skin concerns like anti-aging, acne, sensitive skin, and anti-fungal .  With ingredients like Rosewood it also aids in your well being by helping you from being anti-depressive, overworked/overwhelmed plus reduces stress and anxiety.

The scrub is light and airy but works great at exfoliating. It is very gentle and soft on my skin. I was impressed at how soft it is. Normally scrub is grainy and a little rough, I thought it had to be to work. Not so with this Sacred Earth scrub. It is grainy when you first dig in the jar but the minute it hit my skin it turned into a soft scrub.

Entries will be accepted from  07/01/14 -07/15/14

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XFacio Labs Xtreme XT Toner and Pro-Hylauronic Acid Serum Review/GIVEAWAY

I have never heard of the brand XFacio Labs and y'all know that I love to discover new products so I was super excited to work with them to review not one but two amazing products. I received their Pro-Hylauronic Acid Serum and Xtreme XT Toner. Let me tell you a little bit about both of the products.

The Xtreme XT Toner Mist is formulated with Matrixyl 3000, advanced peptides, & plant extracts to flash firm your face. Good for all skin types it increases skins permeability to better absorb moisturizers & other skin products. It will tighten, plump up, and promote radiant skin. Noticeable results in JUST 1 week guaranteed.

The Hyaluronic Acid Skin Care serum is formulated with Vitamin C & E. Which makes it a potent anti-aging, wrinkle moisturizer that plumps, hydrates, and fills in fine and wrinkles. It is a superior plant based natural and organic solution.  Called a mini face lift in a bottle that come with a no questions asked money back guarantee.

I was a little confused when I saw the toner was a spray because I have never seen a spray on toner. But then I thought about how wonderful the idea is. When I travel I always bring my toner but too often forget to bring cotton balls so I'm using lots of punched up tissue paper to apply my toner. So this is a great idea for traveling.  The toner easily sprays on and dries quickly. It is light weight and feels great on my skin with no irritation. When I spray it I love the cool refreshing feeling

The serum is an odd texture that is a little thin but not watery. It is almost a gel consistency which I really like. It is easy to apply without making a huge mess.  It absorbs quickly with no stickiness or greasy/oily feeling. It does not peel or flake even under makeup. My face feels unbelievably soft and silky while using.

XFacio has offered to give one of you a chance to win a bottle of both the Xtreme XT Toner and Pro-Hylauronic Acid Serum -- how amazing !! That means I have to go over the rules so here they are:

Entries will be accepted from  06/23/14 - 07/07/14

Good luck remember one winner will be randomly chosen through the RaffleCopter. You MUST be following me on Twitter or GFC or like alwaysblabbing on FaceBook to be eligible to win. This giveaway is open to US and Canada residence only Winners will have 48 hours to contact me with their mailing information. alwaysblabbing is not responsible for shipping prize.

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Beauty by Eliana Eva Anti- Aging Eye cream

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

When I was asked to review Anti-Aging Eye Cream  from Beauty by Elaina Eva I was very excited. I have never heard of this brand and I love discovering new brands to share with y'all. First I'm going to tell you a little bit about the Anti-aging eye cream. It's made with natural ingredients like aloe vera, green tea, and cumber which reduce dark circles and bags . other ingredients like hydrolyzed collagen elastin, vitamin E for smoothing fine lines around the eyes. Licorice root with naturally brightens the complexion.   It's a natural replenishing moisturizer eye balm for men and women and all skin types.  A 0.5 oz bottle lasts 60 days with a money back satisfaction guarantee.

The 60 day supply or .5 oz dispenser is very sleek and it is pump. I have said many times before I love a pump dispenser it's easy to use and more sanitary than digging in a little jar. So immediately I was excited to try this anti-aging eye cream. I know I've mentioned before because of my allergies I have bags and dark circles under my eyes so that made me even more excited to try it.

It is a medium consistency cream but once applied it turns silky and absorbs quickly. It does leave a slight white film if and ONLY if you apply too much. So one pump is plenty enough to apply under both of my eyes.  It does not run or migrate into my eyes once applied. Once completely absorbed it is is invisible and completely unnoticeable. It is so lightweight that it wears great under makeup with no peeling or flaking.

My dark circles are less apparent and my bags are not quite as big after a few weeks of use. I give the Beauty by Eliana Eva eye cream 2 thumbs up and would recommend it to my friends and family.

GIVEAWAY TIME **** One of you have the chance to win your own 60 day supply of Beauty By Elaina Anti-aging eye cream. How exciting!! But I have to go over the rules so here they are:

Entries will be accepted from 06/16/14 - 06/30/14

Good luck remember one winner will be randomly chosen through the RaffleCopter. You MUST be following me on Twitter or GFC or like alwaysblabbing on FaceBook to be eligible to win. This giveaway is open to US and Canada residence only Winners will have 48 hours to contact me with their mailing information. alwaysblabbing is not responsible for shipping prize.

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InstaNaturals Youth Express Eye Gel

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I know, I know y'all are tired of hearing me talk about the dark circles under my eyes. But if you are anything like me, you will try a new product even if your old one is working well (I think a lot of you are). I was excited when I recently got to try InstaNaturals Youth Express Eye Gel I have tried InstaNatural products before and loved them.

Youth Express Eye Gel is formulated with plant stem cells, Hyaluronic acid, Matrixyl 3000, cucumber, peptide complex, aloe, MSM, & more. and it comes with a 100 days 100% money back guarantee. It is 75% organic and treats dark circles, puffiness, wrinkles, bags, crows, feet, dry skin, fine lines, eye bags, and sagging eyes. So if you need plumper, firmer, and more radiant eyes this is the product for you.

It comes in a pump dispenser which I love. It's so much easier and more sanitary to pump out the gel than it it is to go digging in a jar. The perfect amount is dispensed in just one pump as well. The pump didn't take much effort to prime. I think gel came out with my second try if not my  first.

It's easy to apply just The gel is a clear gel that is a little thinner than NeoSporin but it goes on smoothly absorbs quickly. The consistency makes it very easy to apply all around my eyes with out getting it in my eyes. It doesn't run into my eyes and since it absorb so quickly and is light weight I soon forget it's even there. It wears perfectly under makeup with no peeling or flaking.

You can also use the Youth Express Eye Gel all over your face to help with wrinkles and sagging skin. I will have to try that next. 

I love this InstaNatural product and much as I do the others go check out the products on their website. Also, here is a link to subscribe to their emails. You may want to check it out because there are lots of perks!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Masqueliers Solederm Facial Cream, Body lotion and French Pine Bark

Masquelier's Solederm body lotion is an after sun solution that has been specifically developed to help visibly repair the signs of sun exposure on the skin. It is proven to reduce redness, soothe, moisturize, and hydrate to help combat the visible signs of sun damage and aging.

When I was chosen to review Masqueliers Solederm I was very excited because we spend tons of time outdoors. Sometimes I forget the sunscreen and I'm fair so that means I have a painful burn for a few days.

A week after I received my package I spent the entire day outside and had a nice red sunburned nose and Tzone. So I figured it would be a great time to pull out the Solederm Facial Cream. The cream is a thin to medium consistency but is not watery. It absorbs in seconds and wears perfectly under makeup. It did not peal or flake. When I put the facial cream on I noticed there was no burning or stinging sensation despite the sunburn. It was actually a nice cool feeling.  That night I felt no pain or tightness like I normally do with a sunburn. The next day to my AMAZEMENT I was no longer sunburned. My face feels unbelievably soft and smooth after using Solederm.

The body lotion is a similar constancy but a little thinner. It goes on smooth and absorbs extremely quickly. Although they were not sunburned I used it on my shoulders. I have experienced tons of sunburns on my shoulders. The body lotion has this amazing cooling sensation just like the facial cream. It's lightweight not greasy or oily feeling nor is it dry and flaky.

I had never of French Pine Bark before I was chosen to review it all it takes is 2 pills a day with water or fruit juice to help maintain vein and cellular integrity, provides collagen support and antioxidant protection. So if your New Year's Resolution was to get healthy, these may fit into your routine.

This product will be featured in an upcoming BuluBox so if you want to try it before you buy it, you can sign up for Bulu Box PLUS get 50% off using code BULUGAN084 

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I received this product complimentary but the opinion expressed is all mine. Regardless I only recommend products I feel are good for my readers. 

Montagne Jeunesse Face Masque review

If you have been following me for a little while you know I love to pamper myself with a face mask. I have tried lots of different types and brands.  I have talked you before about Montagne Jeunesse face masques but they have launched some new ones that I very happily got to review for y'all. If you are not familiar with Montagne jeunesse they are a cruelty free skin and hair care company based in an eco-friendly headquarters. So they make goodies for your skin and hair and are good to the earth. And a huge plus they don't test on animals so you can feel good about buying their products.

I love their masques and use them frequently because they are not only effect but extremely affordable. But what I recently found out is they have very affordable skin care for everything from eye to toes. I will have to search for these products.

As you can see I received 4 appealing face masques. Please know I  didn't have a chance to use them all but I did try one and loved it but I will tell you about all of them.

The  one I tried was Creamy Coconut a hydrating vitality boost for tired skin. I loved the texture of this mask. I have never felt a creamier mask. This mask was not stick or gooey like most mask I have used. It went on white but after 15 minutes when it dried it disappeared almost like it absorbed into the skin. It washed off very easily with warm water. My skin felt clean, smooth, and soft.  There is also a generous amount of mask in the packet almost enough to share with with friend. One of my favorite face mask that I have ever used.

The next one I received is the Aloe Vera Face Spa a soothing and cleaning fabric facial -- I am trying this one next it is a fabric mask which i have never tried plus it say 5 minute beauty fix so you only have to leave it on 5 minutes for results. No more excuses that you don't time for a face mask.  Through the pack the fabric feels thin and light weight.

The next one is Manuka-Honey Peel off - a Famous natural  cleanser. I have always heard great things about honey. I have used honey for every thing from treating allergies to stopping a cough. There is no doubt that honey will be refreshing on my skin. I have used lots of peel off and it gives the subconscious impression that it is peeling away all the dirt and debris ( I'm sure in some sense it's not all in my mind)

Last but not least Super Fruit Mud - Cleanses and Nourishes - Restores to the Core I'm not sure why but when I think of a spa day I picture a mud mask. Plus I have used mud mask at home and really like them. I'm excited to try this one with mixture of Goji Berry and Pomegranate I'm sure it smells fantastic.

Montagne Jeuness face masques have never disappointed. I have loved almost every one I've tried but at a little of $2.00 a piece I don't feel guilty about buying all of them to try.

Montagne Jeuness is always having giveaways and contest so go like them on Face Book and follow them on Twitter  

** GIVEAWAY -- Click here to enter their latest contest and win one of 50 mask they are giving away. This giveaway will run in from May to July so there will be winner is May June and July.  Good luck!! Leave me a comment and let me know if you enter **

I received these products complimentary in exchange for an honest uncompensated review but the opinion expressed is all mine. Rest assured I only recommend products I feel are good for my readers. 

InstaNatural Rose Hip Oil and Moroccan Rose Water

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I really love trying new all natural products so when I was chosen to review 2 products from InstaNatural I was very excited. I received the Organic Rose Hip Oil and Moroccan Rose Water to review for y'all. I was happy to see that one was a toner/cleanser and the other was  moisturizer (along with many other uses). That meant I could use them together.

I tried the Pure Moroccan Rose Water on clean skin as a toner. Just put a little on a cotton ball and made one sweep across my face. For some reason I immediately fell in love with it. It's a clear liquid and has a slight smell of roses which is inviting and invigorating to me. After use my face always feels clean with no sticky, tacky, or oily feeling.

The 100% Pure Rose Hip and Seed Oil was not love at first use, it took me  little while to get accustomed to using an oil instead of cream/lotion for my moisturizer. But that doesn't mean I didn't eventually fall in love. It's bottle comes with an eyedropper dispenser and the texture is an oil which means almost watery and runny so it takes a little practice to get it just right. The strange thing is it doesn't feel like an oil, it's very silky and smooth feeling so that was a big thumbs up in my book. It quickly absorbed and left NO residue on my skin. No oily shine, no flaking, no stickiness, nothing almost like it wasn't there.  That includes under makeup as well I experiences no peeling, flaking, blotching just beautiful clean skin. In addition to skin rejuvenation, InstaNatural Rose Hip Seed Oil is also provides anti-aging benefits, helps repair scar tissues & UV Damage.

After using the two combined my skin looks radiant and rejuvenated after a week and a half of use. My pores are also not as noticeable.  I have been using the Rose Hip Oil on a scar for 2 weeks and I have noticed it is beginning to fade. It is lighter and less raised. So I give them two thumbs up, actually I love these and would purchase them once these are empty.

Check out this short video to help you know how to tell if your buying natural rose hip oil.

Instanatural has lots of other amazing products so go check them out. Go like them on FaceBook to see all the newest releases.  

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Snowberry Skin care

When I read about SnowBerry Skin care I knew I wanted to try it. It is skin care from New Zealand that was born of necessity. The founder and cosmetician Soraya Hendeis said she was simply unable to find skin care she felt she could trust.  I was so excited when I got a chance to review a few products for y'all.

Since she was unable to find the skin care she wanted for herself she set out to create something entirely new. She waned skin care that would make no compromises - not in functionality or safety, nor in the inclusion of optimum quantities of the finest bio active ingredients obtainable anywhere in the world. She was determined to create an uncomplicated system of natural beauty care that worked.

Based the website's recommendations for my oily/combination skin the chose the Nourishing Exfoliator, Instant Deep Cleanser, and Gentle Remineralising Toner. All of them have no lauryl sulphates, petrachemicals, propylene or butylene Glycals, valatile alcohols silicones, DEA or MEA ingredients. They are dermatologist tested and NOT tested on animals.

The Gentle Remineraliing toner is different from any toner I have used before. This one is a gel that lathers into a foam then you wash it off.  It lathers nicely and leave my face feeling clean with no sticky residue. I used it after my cleanser and just applied my moisturizer over it. It is a medium consistency with a light scent. I really like it and since it is a combination product that tones and cleanses at the same time.  Unless you have a heavy amount of make this product is all you need to cleanse your face so it's also a time saver!

The Instant Deep Cleanser, is you guessed it, a liquid facial soap.  It's a thin consistency and also has a light smell. It doesn't lather very much which is a little off putting to me. I associate lather with cleaning so in my mind my face is not getting clean. That is probably not true at all but that is my opinion. That being said, after use my face feel soft without any stickiness. It is recommended to use the Instant Deep Cleanser in the evening because it excels at removing makeup and the Remineralising toner in the morning.

The Nourishing Exfoliator is a very gentle exfoliating cream.   Of course being an exfoliator it has beads, the beads are very effect because you can feel them scrubbing yet they are gentle.  It works into a slight lather and the beds slowly dissolve the entire time it feels like it is moisturizing while exfoliating. It has a very pleasant light smell. I love this exfoliator it my favorite of the three.

There are lots of amazing products available on their site so go check them out. Like them on FaceBook for tips and new releases. Who knows maybe even a giveaway or two?

I received this products complimentary in exchange for an honest uncompensated review but the opinion is all mine. I only recommend products that I feel are good for my readers.