Alpha Hydrox - Body Care Kit

Hello Everyone! I don't know about where you live, but here in South Carolina it has been raining for two days straight now! It's nice to finally have the sun come out, and I figured this would be the perfect time to share a brand with you that makes me feel sunny inside and out. 

I fell in love with Alpha Hydrox Facial Cleanser awhile back. I don't usually talk up a product so much, but I have talked about it on just about every blog group I am apart of. I wanted to see how the other products in their line would compare,

Who Is Alpha Hydrox?

For those who don't know Neoteric Cosmetics Inc. are apart of several companies and Alpha Hydrox is one of them. In fact, I recently just did a review on Montagne Jeunesse which there are also apart of. 

"Alpha Hydrox® skin care products, manufactured in Denver, Colorado, have been featured on Oprah, Dr. Oz and numerous other national television programs because of their ability to actually improve your skin. The Glycolic AHAs in Alpha Hydrox products are natural exfoliants that gently & gradually “peel away” dead surface skin cells, allowing fresh, new cells to emerge." To read more about what AHAs are you can go here to read more: Alpha Hydrox AHA Anti-Aging Treatment Products

The Products/My Thoughts

Note: Before I start, I would like to let you know if you purchase the product's separately they will cost more. However, if you get the kit as I did it cost's $25.50 located here. The prices you see below will be retail for each item.

Silk Wrap Body Lotion - "The ultimate in skin-saving therapy, Alpha Hydrox Silk Wrap Body Lotion exfoliates, hydrates & renews while adding rich moisture to your skin.  Leaves skin feeling smooth & soft." I've never felt something quite so silky and light before. It looks like a very thick lotion, but once you put it on it truly lives up to the the name "Silk Wrap." I also like that it's fragrance free, gluten-free, and most importantly non-greasy.

Price: $12.49

Deep Therapy Foot Cream - "The exfoliating properties of the 12% glycolic alpha hydroxies work to loosen dead skin cells, allowing the penetrating moisturizers to soften the skin.  Ultra rich, deep-penetrating moisturizers soften, smooth and hydrate." I won't name any names, but I recently tried a foot cream that was so greasy and so thick! However, this was nothing like that. This was a lot like the body lotion but maybe a tad thicker. I have such tough skin and yes....calluses. While a PedEgg helps it doesn't always soften my feet like this lotion has done. For the price, you really can't beat it. 

Price: $6.49

Moisturizing Body Wash - "Indulge your skin with this rich, luxurious formula that cleanses, exfoliates, moisturizes, conditions, soothes and rejuvenates. Gentle, soap-free cleansing." One thing I like about all the products is that on each of the label's, they list the pH. This one has a pH of 4.5, which from what I am told is very good for body wash. I also know (yes, I know its random) that it is the ideal pH for uh, "down there." So, you can use this body wash all over! I can't really explain the smell, but it smells great! I defiantly can smell the aloe in it. and it reminds me of the fresh smell of rain. 

Price: $7.49

Overall Product Score: 4.5*

So, I would love to know. Have you ever tried any of these product's before? If not, what is your favorite product from the body care kit? Please feel free to leave any comments or questions below, your feedback is welcome. Also, if you wish to buy any of these products, you can buy them from their official website located here: Alpha Hydrox Products. Until next time, remember ALWAYS stay BEAUTIFUL by staying YOU! 
XOXO.

*overall rating is based on a 5 point scale based off of product, pricing, texture, application, and longevity.

Montagne Jeunesse Face Masks

Hello Everyone! I hope all of you are having a wonderful Sunday! Being it's Sunday, I figured this would be the perfect time to share with you some facemasks, I have had the chance to try. Not just any facemask however, the caviar of face masks - Montagne Jeunesse. 

Who is Montagne Jeunesse?

Let me first off start off by saying, Montagne Jeunesse is actually a company in Wales in the UK. However, Neoteric Cosmetics is the distributor for the US which is where these mask originally came from. If you wish to learn more about Neoteric Cosmetics you can view some of my previous blog post's where I talk about them, by typing their name in the search bar at the bottom of the page.

I love the story of Montagne Jeunesse and the timeline below is from their official site located here: http://www.montagnejeunesse.com/ 

1989 Montagne Jeunesse launch our ‘Save The Seal’ campaign.

1990 Our ‘Antarctica Appeal’ begins.

1994 The ‘Eco Factory’ is opened; the first of our world friendly ‘headquarters’.

2001 Our wind turbine ‘Windy’ goes live, helping reduce our carbon footprint.

2001 We’re walking the walk when it comes to the environment – we achieve our first ISO - 14001 followed by ISO 18001 in 2004. That basically means we’re doing lots of good stuff! “ISO ISO Baby!”

2005 We move into the Green Barn our new ‘super energy efficient’ headquarters.

2009 Our Green Team ‘ Green  Guardians’ embark upon their 5 year Site Management  Plan for the Green Barn, to encourage biodiversity within our beautiful grounds. They even plant kidney vetch to help nuture the rare Small Blue butterflies, now a priority species in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan.

2010 On TV…In Canada and then in the UK in 2011! (Interestingly the best matched TV programmes for the Montagne Jeunesse brand are Hollyoaks and The Only Way is Essex – ‘shut urp!’)

2012 Our ever growing online community exceeds a whopping 60,000 fans

Did you know Montagne Jeunesse masques are full of the most delicious and natural ingredients under the sun? A complete range of top to toe beauty treats, good for your skin, your wallet and the earth!

I love that not only do they make amazing masks, but they do good for our environment as well! That's a win win company in my eyes.

The Products/The Review

Manuka Honey Peel Off - "Busy Bees have collected nectar from the Manuka Bushes of New Zealand creating Manuka Honey - a natural anti-bacterial cleanser. They source pollen & we add the flower power of fragrant Jasmine." I love that this mask contains honey which is a great natural cleanser for your face. It also peels off really easy, and it smell's amazing! Price: $1.99

Super Fruit Mud - "Goji berries and nutrient-rich Pomegranates help this masque pack a punch in enabling your skin to be protected against the drying effects of environmental stresses." I love how this mask has ton's of nutrient's for your face, such as Pomegranates. It's the best smelling and feeling mud mask I have ever encountered. 

Price: $1.99

Creamy Coconut - "The hydrating goodness of fresh Coconut water, Shea butter and lots of other moisturizing and hydrating ingredients." This was the perfect mask for my skin. If you have dry skin like me, you have to try this. The Shea butter combined with coconut water did some awesome damage control to my skin. 

Price: $1.99

Aloe Vera Face Spa - "Soothing & Cleansing Fabric Facial." This mask was a little different from the rest. This mask is one of their newer ones and is a fabric mask. I love how not only does it have Aloe Vera, but Green Tea in it as well. It left my skin soothed and cleansed.

Price: $2.49

Here is a picture of me with the "Aloe Vera Face Spa" mask on. I thought the design of the mask with the aloe vera leaves and the Montagne Jeunesse logo, was really an added bonus on top of the amazing benefits it gave my face.

If you wish to buy any of the mask's seen here you can buy them for the prices I listed above at Neoteric Cosmetics which is located here: Buy Montagne Jeunesse

So, I want to know! What do you think about the Montagne Juenesse Face Masks? Have you ever tried any of them before, and how do you think they compare to other mask's you have used? I would love to hear your comments/questions - feel free to leave them below!

XOXO.

Neoteric Cosmetics - Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash

Hello Everyone! I hope all of you are having a good day. Today I want to talk about an exciting new company, I just recently had the pleasure of trying. It is part of the Neoteric Cosmetics line, called Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash (as seen above). Before we get into that though, lets talk more about the company and if you' make it to the end, the prize is a giveaway! ;)

About The Company

"Neoteric Cosmetics, Inc., a subsidiary of Scott's Liquid Gold, Inc., is a 60+ year old American manufacturing and distributing company whose clear and focused intent is to offer the best, most innovative & effective, high quality products at the most reasonable prices possible." "At a time when so many companies are succumbing to the "get it done cheaper" pressures, Neoteric Cosmetics stands firm in its belief that American manufacturing can be “a force to be reckoned with.""

"Alpha Hydrox anti-wrinkle skin care and Neoteric Diabetic skin care are both highly respected product lines embraced by both medical professionals and consumers alike." It's amazing to see all the other companies that Neoteric Cosmetics is apart of. Most likely, you have heard of some of their "sister/brother" companies/products before. You can check out the other ones here. About The Product/My Thoughts "Alpha Hydrox is a Non-drying formula that gently cleanses away makeup, dirt and environmental pollutants. It leaves skin soft, smooth and at the proper pH level to assure optimum results when used in conjunction with Alpha Hydrox AHA treatment products." I truly put this product to the test. Like most face products I receive, I used this while I was in the shower. Before that though I wore my heaviest makeup, including several primers and glitter. I was really impressed that it manged to get all of it off. In fact, I asked my husband several times to be sure since I didn't have a mirror at the time. I also liked the way it felt on my face.  I have very sensitive skin (even though I never told the company that) and so I was hesitant using it at first. It's even safe enough for eye makeup removal. It didn't irritate my skin at all, in fact it made it softer in my opinion.  Now, if you are a person who doesn't like scented products or they bother you, I would recommend this. It has a light soapy kind of smell to almost no scent at all. As well as being fragrance free it is gluten, soap, and oil-free! I think this is a great product for young (such as teenagers) and old. I feel as if everyone could use this product and it would not upset or bother it in any sort of way.  The greatest part it is only $7.49! If you wish to buy it you can do so here. Wait! There are two more things I forgot to mention. You can receive 25% off (on all products) by using the code FBJUL which will expire at the end of July. I am sure a new one will probably be released after, if you have to wait. I am also giving away one of these AWESOME face washes to ONE of my READERS!! All you have to do is enter below. Ends 8/2 at 2PM Eastern Time.

Overall Product Score: 4.4*

So, I would love to know. Have you ever tried this product before? If not, what is your favorite thing about it? Please feel free to leave any comments or questions below, your feedback is welcome. Until next time, remember ALWAYS stay BEAUTIFUL by staying YOU! XOXO. *overall rating is based on a 5 point scale based off of product, pricing, texture, application, and longevity. 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.