Jergens Natural Glow Review

June 21, 2013 by Momstart Leave a Comment

By Rachel:

So, when I think of sunless tanning lotion, I think of that one girl in my 9^th grade English class who used it. She used it a lot. It was also 1990 and she was ORANGE. Head to toe (at least the visible parts of her), orange. And so, I was a die-hard believer in getting my color the old fashioned way. Every chance I got, I could be found on a towel in my backyard, with a bikini and a battery powered boom box, timing how long I stayed on each side before I flipped over. Not the best use of time, and probably not the best for my skin, either.

Still, I remained skeptical of sunless tanners. In theory, it’s a great idea. But that orange girl from 9^th grade still haunts me.

So when I was asked if I wanted to review some Jergens Natural Glow daily moisturizer, I decided to go for it. What the heck. It was for posterity.

I used the lotion every day for about a week and a half. As far as the functional ‘lotion’ aspects go, I was fairly impressed. It’s a foaming moisturizer and looks very much like the mousse I put in my hair.

I think that helps you to be able to spread it evenly on your skin. It dried quickly, so I didn’t feel sticky or slimy, and I was able to get dressed without worrying about the color rubbing off on my clothes. It also didn’t have a weird smell, which I guess has been a common complaint of self tanners in the past.

Now, as for how it ‘tanned’ me. I could definitely see a difference as the week progressed. It wasn’t drastic, which is good, because that would just be weird.

Although the lighting in my bathroom isn’t the best for trying to take pictures that show color changes, I did my best.

And, the best part is I wasn’t orange!

About Rachel

Rachel is also a MOMS club member. She is thankful for the blessing of staying home to raise her three crazy, wonderful kids. In addition to scrapbooking, she likes knitting, gardening, reading, blogging and otherwise avoiding the housework she should be doing. You can read about her adventures and disasters at rachel’s ramblings.

Nivea Smooth Sensation Daily Lotion The Final Results: I Like It #ShareTheSensation

March 9, 2013 by Momstart 4 Comments

Final result of the Nivea Smooth Sensation my hands are softer. I went to Utah last week and while I was there my hands didn’t get dry. The rest of my skin ended up getting really dry. My lips cracked even while I was applying Chapstick to my lips every two hours. I’m impressed. Makes me feel like I can get really close to my husband and he won’t mind. (not that he minds, but my hands will be really soft, extra soft)

Having smooth, soft touchable skin makes us feel more confident and beautiful, which is why NIVEA’s products are developed with the idea
of “touch” in mind. With Valentine’s Day hopefully still on our minds and Easter right around the corner, what better time for you and your loved one to experience softer, more touchable skin?

That’s where Nivea Smooth Sensation Daily Lotion comes in. Just use it once a day for seven days, that was my challenge.

Specifically formulated for dry skin, Smooth Sensation Lotion delivers intensive moisturization in a unique light, fast absorbing formula. Enriched with Ginkgo, Shea Butter and Vitamin E, it provides triple action moisturization for the most touchable skin you’ve ever imagined.
    • Smoothes and nourishes the skin
    • Revitalizes the skin
    • Absorbs quickly into the skin

How it works

NIVEA’s exclusive Hydra IQ technology supports skin’s own hydration network to unleash deep, non-stop moisture that lasts more than 24 hours.

Here are my results!

The Nivea Smooth Sensation lotion does get absorbed into the skin really quickly and I found that I didn’t need very much of it at a time. I usually ended up giving some to Zoe and Miles because I found how little I needed. I liked it very much! My skin is so much softer, and like I said, my skin was soft the entire time I was in Utah and I’ll admit I didn’t even use it every day while I was gone. So Like Button Up!

I received samples and all opinions are my own.

NIVEA’s #SharetheSensation The Smooth Sensation Challenge $225 #Giveaway

February 25, 2013 by Momstart 276 Comments

I’m going to be taking the Nivea Smooth Sensation Challenge over the next few days, seven to be exact. NIVEA sent me their lotion, the Smooth Sensation daily lotion to test out for seven days. I’m going to find out if my hands feel softer, smoother or better in any way. I mean, it’s been really cold and over the past week I’ve noticed that my skin has been feeling dry so I’m really looking forward to trying Nivea’s Smooth Sensation daily lotion.

The Product: Nivea Smooth Sensation daily lotion

Day 1 shots of my hand front and back

Each week in FEB, NIVEA is picking 2 fans on Twitter through the hashtag #SharetheSensation to win FREE product! Not much time left but you can win.

Here at MomStart you can win a giveaway valued at about $225.

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a “Share the Sensation” Challenge kit ($200+ Value) containing: (2) two bottles of NIVEA Smooth Sensation, (1) Samsung ST200 16MP SMART Camera, (1) Facebook “Like” Cutout prop, and (1) $25 Fandango Gift Card.

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Wedding Day Nivea Products

May 19, 2012 by Momstart 145 Comments

They say that May is wedding season and yes I have to agree it’s the beginning of wedding season as the weather gets nicer people are looking to have outdoor weddings. We had our wedding outside in June in Washington and in June you can never be sure to have a sunny wedding but we were lucky enough to have one and this year it looks like May is nice enough for outdoor weddings, very unusual but we’ll take it.

NIVEA has the perfect combination of his/her products for a skin care Bridal Boot Camp to make wedding day skin ready for “I do’s.”

For the Woman:

· New! NIVEA Kiss of Vitamin Swirl Lip – Its hydrating formula is enriched with Acai Berry and Wild Apple extracts, both rich in vitamins and antioxidants, to help maintain healthy looking, kissable lips.

· New! NIVEA Touch of Renewal Lathering Body Scrub –with HYDRA IQ technology, this product delivers a unique balance of exfoliation and a rich cleansing, moisturizing lather.

· New! NIVEA Extended Moisture Lotion – Keep your skin soft with this fast-absorbing lotion featuring HYDRA IQ technology and Provitamin B5. Extended Moisture Lotion provides up to 48 hours of relief to provide long lasting moisture in preparation for the wedding day.

For the Man:

· New! NIVEA for Men 3-in-1 Relax Body Wash – A refreshing yet relaxing shower experience for a groom or groomsman to enjoy before all the excitement. This body wash with massaging micro-particles, a rich lather and relaxing scent, rinses off easily, to leave skin feeling clean, comfortable and healthy.

· New! NIVEA for MEN Maximum Hydration Moisturizer with HYDRA IQ and sea minerals– A technologically-advanced, intensive, moisturizer for Dry to Very Dry skin that provides more than 24 hours of moisture to the skin and leaves skin feeling great.

For more information on Nivea products and fun ways to win great prizes- Including the Million Moments of Touch date night giveaways check out the Nivea Facebook page.

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Stephanie J.

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Sibu Beauty: Buckthorn Daytime Facial Lotion Review

June 9, 2011 by Momstart 2 Comments

The extreme will be starting soon. All that sun. I’m taking about summertime. No matter what the season, however, you have to take care of your skin! Sibu Beauty sent me some sea buckthorn daytime facial lotion. By applying daily to clean skin you’ll gain moisture and protection.

The Sibu Beauty facial cream has omega 7 fatty acid which helps build collagen production by creating a barrier with helps moisturize, rejuvenate, repair and protect your skin. The lotion has a refreshing citrus scent, and is a light, non-greasy cream.

I like using Sibu Beauty sea buckthorn daytime facial lotion. I love the scent and feel refreshed as I apply it. I use two pumps each application and this bottle is going a long way. I need to be better about daily use as it doesn’t take long to apply. I need to take the time for myself and just let my boys sit for 30 seconds as I pump, pump, apply.

Even Dr. Oz wants me to use it! There’s my “prescription” for me, and it’s a prescription for you too; take time for yourself.

The facts I love: it’s paraben-free and cruelty-free. Subi Beauty’s Sea Buckthorn daytime facial lotion contains NO dairy, NO yeast, NO wheat, NO gluten, NO sodium, and NO preservatives. You can look good and feel good when using Sibu Beauty. Sibu Beauty is dedicated to making a difference not only in your health but for better changes in our planet by using easily recycled plastic, partnering with the Forest Stewardship Council, using fair trade harvesting practices in Tibet and by participating in philanthropic outreach.

So what is inside Sibu Beauty’s 100% natural facial lotion? Ingredients: Water, Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil, Glycerin (Vegetable), Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Steroyl Lactylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Shea Butter, Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil, Orange Essential Oil, Lemon Essential Oil, Aloe Barbadensis leaf juice powder, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Sodium Phytate

Sibu can also help you with revitalizing & renewing using their liquid supplement, cleanse & detox with facial soap, and offer cellular support with softgel supplements.

You can also keep up with Sibu Beauty on their site, via the Sibu Beauty blog, Like Sibu Beauty on Facebook, and track them on Twitter @Sibu_Beauty.

Disclosure – A product was provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the writing of this review; however, opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation

About Summer:

Summer is the President of our Local MOMS Club chapter, she is the mother of two adorable active boys, and is always thinking of ways to help others. She is a friend, a wife, and always busy as all mommies are. She is very active on Facebook, addicted to Geocaching and very interested in organic and green living.

Jenerations Baby Collection: Organic Shampoo, Lotion, Gel, and Conditioner

June 3, 2011 by Momstart 3 Comments

Founded by hairstylist and salon owner, Jennifer Reilly, jenerations baby enables mothers to feel comfortable in developing healthy hair and body care regimens for their children at a young age while bringing sensitive and organic products to the children’s market. The jenerations baby collection includes shampoo, conditioner, hair gel, body lotion, body wash and soap with prices ranging from $7.00 – $15.00.

I received four samples from jenerations baby and I loved the smell of each of the products.

Jenerations baby Shampoo Bodywash

The shampoo and bodywash is lightly scented completley natural and organic made with extra sensitive mild ingredients. Including extracts of comfrey, chamomile and rosemary giving it that wonderful scent. Plus, NO lavender or tea tree oils, which may cause unhealthy increases in hormone levels. Hypoallergenic and physician tested. It’s the ultimate in luxury for your little one!

Jenerations baby Head to Toe Lotion

The baby lotion keeps your child’s skin smooth and silky with a light creamy fresh smell. The lotion has the moisturizing shea butter and sweet almond oil in it giving you a non greasy easy absorbing feel. There is NO lavender or tea tree oils, which may cause unhealthy increases in hormone levels. 100% sulfate and paraben free, completely natural and organic, hypoallergenic, and physician tested.

Jenerations baby Hair Gel

The baby hair gel is a great consistency to work with. And yes, I use gel on my kids and even used it on Miles at a very young age. I loved his curls and would do anything to keep them in. This safe children’s hair gel is completely natural and organic, and 100% sulfate and paraben free. Define curls, tame flyaways, or simply create a fun style of your own! Contains NO lavender or tea tree oils, which may cause unhealthy increases in hormone levels. Hypoallergenic and physician tested.

Jenerations baby Conditioner No Tangles

Zoe loves to have her hair braided but the tangles kill us both. Or at least they kill our mood. I have to use either a detangler or conditioner. With sunflower oil, wheat germ oil, and panthenol, this conditioner adds moisture and shine like none other. 100% sulfate and paraben free, completely natural and organic, hypoallergenic, physican tested, and with NO lavender or tea tree oils, which may cause unhealthy increases in hormone levels.

From Mom To Daughter a Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion Review

March 6, 2011 by Momstart 12 Comments

Skin MD is a great lotion that is used as a lotion and as more of a protection and a barrier from elements, a Shielding lotion. What Is A Shielding Lotion? This is my take on it. Shielding lotion is a lotion that will keep in good oils and natural things that your body makes and keeps irritants and chemicals out. This is good for people like me with an allergy. How? First, it assists the inner layers of skin to absorb moisture. The humectant (an ingredient that attracts moisture) used in Skin MD Natural is unique to it and has been laboratory tested to be 6 times more effective than any other you will find in common creams. Second, a shielding lotion enhances the power of the top layer of the skin to resist environmental irritants while protecting the inner natural moisture

My Review:

I have sensitive skin and it is dry during the winter time. I also have some weird unexplained allergy to some chemical. I haven’t been tested so I have no idea what it is. I thought it was dust because every time I clean I get this itchy red skin. Well, after reading about chemicals in products and how they affect people I began to realize it could be the chemicals. I recently tried Vaseline’s New lotion line and it made my skin incredibly itchy. I had to run my hands under cold water for ten minutes before they stopped itching. Well, Skin MD Natural does not make me itch and I like the smell of it. My hands feel soft after regular use, just a few days actually. And it is very rare that I can actually use a lotion for more than one application. Most eventually make me itch.

Skin MD Natural is the lotion goes on easily, absorbs fast and has no greasy feel at all. It’s unique formulation and natural ingredients makes this shielding lotion far superior to any convention skin cream. Feel as soft a silk with Skin MD Natural, that’s the "wow" factor when you try it. You feel the results but you don’t feel the lotion. This is a product I’ve already reviewed so when Skin MD wanted a new review, I asked my mom to tell us her opinion of the product.

My Mom’s Review:

I started to do this Skin MD review for you last week and got distracted. You know how life is in Florida in the sun!! The Skin MD Lotion is really great, my hands are a lot softer. My hands just feel smooth ya know? It has helped with my hands, keeping them from cracking from the constant use of chemicals that I face from cleaning construction sites every day. I basically just applied it every day on my hands and elbows and I love how it works. My friends asked about my hands and I have recommended it to some of the ladies i work for. Visit Skin MD Natural fore more information on how the Shielding works!

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In Kind Hair Care, Facial Care, Hand Care and Body Care made from Natural Ingredients Giveaway

January 9, 2011 by Momstart 371 Comments

I wonder how many times this year you’ll see me say, “oh how I love to take a bath” or something along those lines. I love taking baths and trying out new bath time products. Between this blog and using coupons and sales, I haven’t purchased shampoo for myself in three years. (oops, last time I went to the salon I did buy a shampoo, ‘cause I thought I needed a color safe shampoo (all the good that did)). Aside from that, I’ve tried quite a few products and this is the first product that my husband actually said something about.

He said I smelled really nice!

Which products did I use that day?

I used the new In Kind products from Safeway. You may already know that Safeway is a leader in healthy living products like O Organics™ and Bright Green™. Because of their desire to improve healthy living Safeway is proud to announce entrance into the natural, personal care category with In-Kind™ for the body, hair, face and hands. Developed by leading category experts, In-Kind is a comprehensive line of natural products that deliver nurturing personal care from head to toe that smells delicious.

I received the Daytime Facial Firmer with shea butter, Sensitive Body Lotion with aloe and chamomile, Moisturizing Shampoo with sunflower seed extract, and Natural Hand Soap with mint and green tea extract to review.

The In-Kind line is exclusively available at the Safeway family of stores, including: Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick’s, Carrs/Safeway, Randalls, Tom Thumb and Genuardi’s. It features 30 new, affordable products that contain natural ingredients including grapefruit, cucumber and mint extracts as well as coconut, rosemary and olive oils. These products effectively cleanse, moisturize and nurture the body, while protecting it from harsh chemicals and synthetic colors that can be harmful to the body and damaging to the environment.

In-Kind uses a unique system called Oleosome Technology that naturally provides more effective moisturization without emulsifiers that can cause skin irritation.

That’s important to me because I have extra sensitive skin, my face being the most sensitive of all. Each of the products that I tried had a different smell and each one reminded me of the ingredients it was made with. One of my favorite scents is coconut and the shampoo smelled beautifully tropical with that coconut flavor.

Enter to Win:

In-Kind spa package filled with all the same great products that I tried (Daytime Facial Firmer with shea butter, Sensitive Body Lotion with aloe and chamomile, Moisturizing Shampoo with sunflower seed extract, and Natural Hand Soap with mint and green tea extract), as well as Facial Foaming Gel with grapefruit extract and Exfoliating Facial Scrub with rosemary

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Catch a Moment of Bliss Suave Naturals Body Lotions Giveaway

August 22, 2010 by Momstart 132 Comments

Suave Naturals Body Lotions were at BlogHer in the Unilever Penthouse event. I had the opportunity to receive a foot massage, I can’t remember the special name for it, reflexology maybe? Anyways, it felt amazing and I was able to talk on my feet for maybe an extra hour or two. My feet were so swollen from all of the walking I did there. I was able to choose from all three flavors and my favorite scent is the Mango Mandarin Body Lotion

I appreciate that Suave took care of us women and gave us a very special treat with the Suave Naturals Body Lotions.

About Suave Naturals Body Lotions:

Suave Naturals® Body Lotions are created with a silky smooth formula that glides on easily and absorbs quickly. The lotions provide long- lasting fragrance that women think smell just as amazing as Bath & Body Works®^[i] lotions.

· Suave Naturals® Mango Mandarin Body Lotion has a refreshing, fruity fragrance – perfect for preparing for a busy day ahead

· Suave Naturals® Wild Cherry Blossom Body Lotion has a fun, floral fragrance – perfect for marking those special moments in life

· Suave Naturals® Lavender Vanilla Body Lotion has a light, soothing fragrance – perfect after a long day at work or with the kids

[i] Bath & Body Works® is a registered trademark of Bath & Body Works Brand Management, Inc.

In the swag at the end of the event was a bottle of Mango Mandarin Body Lotion, so I’m excited to share it with Zoe. She loves special treats like this just as much as I do. When I got home, Suave asked me if I wanted to do a giveaway so this is what I worked out with them.

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One reader will receive one bottle of each scent

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Belli Skin Care Discount

May 10, 2009 by MomStart 3 Comments

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Belli Skincare’s Motherhood Line: For first-time moms, motherhood can be a little chaotic and scary. From diaper changes, feedings and sleepless nights (for the mom not the baby), the first few weeks of motherhood is anything but glamorous. Not only are you adjusting to a new baby in your life, but your body is still recovering from all the changes it went through during pregnancy. Belli Skincare, the world’s safest skincare line available to address the specific issues of pregnant women, new moms and babies, introduces the Motherhood Essentials Kit, which includes the Pure Comfort Nursing Cream, Eye Brightening Cream, Body Firming Serum and the Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer. The Motherhood Essentials Kit is the must-have skincare survival kit for new moms.

Belli Baby offers the purest, most gentle ingredients that nourish and protect delicate skin. Every product is allergy tested and free of artificial dyes, fragrances, phthalates, and other xenoestrogens– ingredients which can act like hormones and interfere with normal development of the reproductive system.

My Opinion

My husband has been asking me to buy him some lotion. I have been forgetting for forever. His hands are so dry. Belli Skincare sent me a full bottle of Nourish Me Enriched Body lotion. I tried it, it smells sweat, but not too strong. Now my husband being the man he is took one look at the bottle and said “I’m not using that crap”. Well, when I wasn’t looking he gave it a try and he said “that stuff isn’t so bad”. So he’s been using it ever since. I have found his hands are no longer dry. It will probably last both of us a long time because a little seems to go a long way, and we only use it as needed.

What is Belli’s “Nourish Me” Enriched Body Lotion?

“Nourish Me” Enriched Body Lotion is a pure and gentle hydrating cream which features essential ingredients for new, developing skin. The main ingredient in this product is the essential oil of chamomile which is used to soften, smooth and soothe the skin

Nourish Me is meant for babies. It is recommended that you use it after a bath to seal in moisture. First make sure the baby is dry especially all of those cute little baby folds. Then massage it into the babies skin. I haven’t used it on my children, my husband and I have just used it for ourselves.

Discount Code

They have generously offered my readers a discount code for 15% off at checkout. The code is BELLIKMR.

Enjoy!!