Body Merry Retinol Moisturizer and Eye Cream Reviews

Today I am going to do a quick review on some products that were sent to me for testing.  The brand is Body Merry and I was provided with both a Retinol Surge Moisturizer and Age Defense Eye Cream.

I have been using these products for a few weeks now and have mixed reviews.  First, I will preface and say I believe you are never too young to start using preventative products that will help you age gracefully.

The retinol cream has 2.5% in it and is also full of other organic ingredients such as green teas and Vitamin E and B5.  It claims to fight fine lines and wrinkles and even skin tone.  I have been using this cream in the morning and the evening.  I cannot say that I am noticing immediate results or a drastic difference in my appearance.  Yes, I am only 34 but I was an obsessive self tanner and used the tanning bed frequently so I do have fine lines and discoloration.  I do like that the cream is not greasy at all and absorbs into the skin immediately.  But at the same time, it is a bit drying on my skin and I have developed dry patches where I did not have them before.  I also love that it comes in a pump bottle so I don't have to dig in a jar with my fingers.

The age defense eye cream is for dark circles, crows feet and bags.  This cream also comes chock full of organic ingredients such as cucumber, retinol and several natural oils.  This has a nice scent and also goes into the skin quickly and is not greasy feeling.  I only use this at night as it did make my under eye concealer slide off when I applied in the morning.  I am always talking about how bad my under eye circles are and again, I don't see immediate results with this product.  I really had high hopes for it because even if the bags didn't go away I thought I would at least see some firmness under my eyes.  This is my no means a a miracle cream but it is a nice cream especially if you have a sensitive under eye area.

Have you tried these products yet?

What are your thoughts?  Did you find the moisturizer to be a bit drying?

Please let me know in the comments below!

Have a great day!! xo 

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.

Vitamin C Even Glow Serum by Valentia Review

As I've gotten older, I have realized a few things.....okay that was a broad statement.  I have realized a lot of things but a few when it comes to skin care.  I used to be able to wear and use whatever products were on sale and always had my mom as my reference.  For example, all I ever used for the longest for lotion was Oil of Olay moisturizer.  I didn't know anything else.  I now know different.  I know I have combination skin, more on the oily side and need a lighter moisturizer. I know my pores get bigger as I get older so need a primer. The list goes on.....

I also recently stopped tanning as obsessively as I was. I just turned 34 and I feel like the UV rays are taking a toll on my skin and I don't want to be leather face.  

Soooooo, I want to use healthy products that are chock full of good ingredients and provide fast results and NOTICEABLE results.  I was recently sent Even Glow Serum by Valentia.  This is 20% Vitamin C people!  I used to only get my daily serving in my orange juice :)  But I have learned Vitamin C reduces inflammation and helps to stop the signs of aging, among many other beneficial things so I love it! Other products that I have tried have always at least made my skin look brighter.

My initial impression was "Wow, this is super fancy".  It comes in a nice glass bottle and is really big for the price.  I am a serum and oil addict, I love what they do for my skin.  I love knowing they will continue to work while I am sleeping or during the day under my makeup.

This one was thicker than any I have ever used.  But hey, different is good! 

You can see the product in the dropper, very thick

It goes on smooth and absorbs immediately into my skin.  I also kind of feel a tightening effect which is nice.  I just started using the product and will update this within two weeks.  I have high hopes for this product.  See, you can get chemical peels and laser treatments to combat age spots and skin discoloration, or you can try products like this!  Much cheaper in my opinion :)  Plus it has such a nice, refreshing scent......very citrusy but it doesn't stay with you all day so people think you have oranges in your pockets...don't worry :)

Here are some other benefits to the Even Glow Serum that definitely caught my eye:

• Boosts Collagen Production
• Pore Reduction
• Increases Glow and Radiance
• Evens Skin Tone
• Reduces Wrinkles and Fine Lines
• Organic ingredients (rosehip oil,sea buckthorn oil, green tea extract,botanical hyaluronic acid,plant stem cells)

Click HERE for more information and to buy yours today! Plus see how you can get one for 50% off!

You truly can never start TOO early when it comes to age prevention.....it sneaks up on you like a ninja.....act soon before it's too late :)

Do you currently use a product with Vitamin C in it?  Are you using morning and night?

Let me know in the comments below!

Have a great day!! xo




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.