Cellulite Defense Gel

Details: Body Merry's Cellulite Defense Gel-Cream can be purchased on Amazon via the Link provided.  This product has caffeine, retinol, seaweed and comes in a 4 fl oz jar.  By using this Cellulite Defense Gel you are actively fighting cellulite with their special formula.  It is fast absorbing gel-cream helps to visibly reduce the appearance of unwanted bumps and lumps and leaves your skin both feeling smoother, but looking tighter and younger.  Directions:  massage the gel-cream in the morning and at night on the areas of the body that you want to look better.  For best results apply on clean dry skin.

Disclaimer: 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.

My Review: This product is the third cellulite fighting product I have tried in my life time.  I have really enjoyed using products like this because I have seen really good positive results.  Body Merry is also a company who knows their body creams because this product works really good!  This is the only product that has a super strong smell.  And this smell lasts a long time.  I first used it right before going to bed, and it finally wore off by morning.  So I want to give you a heads up, if you use this product on body parts that will not be covered by clothing during the day you might not want to smell "earthy" all day.  This product has a very strong "sauna" feel.  When I put it on at night, I literally felt like my body had a fever because it went between the hot and icy feeling all night long.  It wasn't unpleasant, but it was not easy to get used to.  I do think that because of this super strong "sauna" reaction, as well as the quick absorbing qualities and lastly the caffeine, retinol, seaweed mixture, you see results much faster!

With my experience, I like the smell, but its so strong that I can only put it on and have it on for about 10-20 minutes away from my husband who doesn't like it at all.  I like the pudding like consistency of the gel-cream, its easy to put on and rub into your skin.  The "sauna" feel is stronger than any other product I've tried and I'm still not used to it after a month.  But I also don't like icy/hot, or muscle rub products that do the same thing.  I used this product on my stomach where my Mommyhood stretch marks are the worst.  It is working great on the cellulite, and even smoothing my stretch marked skin too.   I recommend this product!

Pros: works stronger, faster, quick to absorb, good smell, strong "sauna" feel

Cons: strong smell that lasts a while even after being absorbed into skin, super strong "sauna" feel might not feel good to all

My Rating: Thumbs Up

Body Firming Cream

Details: Bonapiel Anti Cellulite and Body Firming Cream with caffeine and retinol.  You can buy this product from Amazon via the link provided.  Comes in a 6 fl oz bottle.  This product will reduce cellulite by creating firmer tighter skin, is one of the best body firming creams because it will visibly improve skin firmness, will prevent the "Orange Peel" skin due to it quickly absorbing into skin, will decrease up to 90% faster within weeks, so you can "Say Goodbye to stubborn Cellulite" and comes with a money back guarantee.  Directions: apply directly to the abdominals, hips, thighs, arms, and glutes.  Massage into skin using a circular motion until absorbed or brush on in even layers with a fan brush.

Disclaimer: 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.

My Review: It has been many many years since I last tried a lotion/ cream that helped fight or reduce cellulite, as well as a body firming lotion.  During those early years of testing I remember it not working.  So I was very skeptical when testing this product out.  When using this product, the first thing you notice is the smell/ scent.  Its strong, a good fresh scent, that will go away once the cream is fully absorbed.  I love products that have this quality!  The cream is CREAM not a LOTION so its thicker, you don't need as much when rubbing it into your skin, and stays on your body all day.  I tested this product on my thighs, abdominals/ stomach, and buttocks.  I really saw the biggest change in my thighs.  They are smoother, the cellulite can't be seen much at all, and when I shave now, its easier, with smoother, less lumpy firm skin.  I didn't see much change in my stomach, but will continue using it to see what happens.  So after using this product for a month I can say there truly is a visible change to your skin, skin is firmer, cellulite does break down more so you see it less through your skin.  I actually felt more confident after using this product that I no longer wear beach shorts when I swim, or go to the beach.

Pros: works, love the scent that goes away once cream is fully absorbed, saw the visible change in my skin, I have firmer more smooth less cellulite thighs now

Cons: none

My Rating: Thumbs Up

Australian Tea Tree Oil

Details: Australian Tea Tree Oil can be purchased via the link provided.  It is a versatile essential oil that is a fighter against: acne, fungus, lice, yeast infections, skin tags, cold sores, dandruff, fleas, and a whole bunch of other harmful things.  Because this is an essential oil it is pure enough and strong enough to use when making your own: natural/ organic shampoos, lotions, soaps, facial cleansers and even toothpaste.  Comes in a 4 fl oz bottle, and a FREE 100 page "How to Use" guide that gives you 53 suggestions on how to use Tea Tree Oil.

Disclaimer: 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.

My Review: When I got this product I showed it to my Mother-In-Law who was more excited that I got it than I was.  I've used shampoo and conditioner with Tea Tree Oil in it, but other than that, I've had no other experience with this essential oil.  But because I had heard of it I was very curious about it, and wanted to learn more, and see what else it can do for my body.  Let me tell you, getting this product is cool, but having the company give you a free "How to Use" booklet is super helpful.  There are so many ways you can use this product, I didn't even know.  Just to name a few benefits that I personally found interesting: Its great for shampoos and conditioners to help improve the quality of your scalp.  It can be made into a spot remover. You can make a deodorant from this product.  A sore muscle relaxer.  These are just a few things that you can use Tea Tree Oil for.

When using this product I specifically used it to help my scalp and hair (because it leaves your scalp tingly and super clean feeling like a scalp massage), to remove skin tags, and as a skin toner or soother.  This is basically an essential oil so the scent/ smell/ fragrance is strong, REALLY strong.  So follow the recipes other wise you'll have that smell about you all day long.  As I have been using this product, I have to say I really love the feel of this when I use it for my hair, skin and scalp.  I see really good benefits, when using those recipes.  I haven't been brave enough to try making the deodorant, detergent, or anything toothpaste/ mouth wash wise.  I also haven't been brave enough to make the stain remover recipe either, but I think I will give it a try because I have very active children and stains seem to follow them with all their clothes: school, church, and play.  For the few items that I've tried I have been pleased with the results.  However, there is only one negative thing I can say about this product is that one the bottle's label itself it mentions that you can use this product to remove skin tags, but the "How to Guide" doesn't tell you how, or give you a recipe to make and follow.  I wish there was more information about this specific product use.  Other than that I'm happy with using this product, and the results I'm getting.

Pros: love the product, love the benefits, LOVE the "How to Guide"

Cons: there aren't recipes or how to guides for all the benefits mentioned on the bottle's label

My Rating: Thumbs Up

Face and Body Exfoliation

Details: Exfolimate's new Face and Body exfoliation product is a 2 piece exfoliator tool set. Can be purchased on amazon via the link, and or through the other provided link. Gentle exfoliation with micro groove technology.  Australian Designed.  This products helps give you healthier younger looking skin, give you smoother shaves and waxes, helps if you use spray on tans so that your skin absorbs it evenly, improves your make up application with smoother, unclogged skin, prevents ingrown hairs.  Directions: wet skin in shower, when its supple gently glide the Exfolimate with slight pressure at a 90 degree angle along the contours of your skin, using the face and or body tool.  Just rinse off the debris off the metal skin smoothing edge and hang dry when done.  Maximum 4-6 glides over each piece of skin.  Can be used by men or women.  This product can be used on all skin types, do check your metal allergies first.

Disclaimer: 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.

My Review: When I first saw the package and read about this product I thought they were offering a really nice scrubby or brush, or product similar to a pumice rock.  So when I saw the metal edged plastic wedge, I was totally surprised.  In addition, I was very skeptical about this metal piece actually working, and worried that it was sharp and would be slicing or cutting open my skin.  I tested my face first, and WOW, completely surprised that it actually works.  The first time I tested this product, I first washed my face free of makeup, then did a deep pour cleanse, then used the metal exfoliator on my face, even after 2 face washes, that exfoliator still got a TON of gunk off my face.  It was gross, cool, and weird all at the same time.  So then I decided to test out the body exfoliator.  When I tested that I didn't notice as much stuff coming off my skin, but my skin has been smoother, my leg shaving is better, with less ingrown hairs.  So its working.  It works.  Surprisingly it works WELL.  I have to recommend this product because it works.  I am still so baffled that it does.  I was completely ready to give this product a thumbs down, but I can't.  This  product can be used daily or periodically in the shower or bath...basically you can use it as often as you want without it causing damage or harming your skin.  It is best to use this in the shower after your skin is very wet and "supple" because it opens up your pours and softens your pours so the gunk can more easily be removed.

Pros: works!

Cons: none

My Rating: Thumbs Up

Anti Age Eye Cream

Details: Body Merry's Age Defense Eye Cream can be purchased from Amazon via the link provided.  Comes in 1 fl oz bottles.  Can be used morning and or night, and under make up.  It helps erase dark circles, puffiness, crow's feet and wrinkles in general, saggy or baggy eye appearance, as well as eye skin dryness.  This product is all natural and Organic! With ingredients like: ocean retinol, organic vitamins and minerals and botanical actives and essential oils it will help your eyes feel better, and look better.  You can get fast and lasting results with constant use.  Great to use with any skin type.

Disclaimer:  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.

Before application

My Review: I have only recently this year started using Eye cream to help reduce black/ purple circles, bags, and minimal eye wrinkles under my eyes.  So to get a product that works to reduce, or erase/ eliminate that is natural and organic is great news for me.  Body Merry's eye cream is really smooth to use, light weight, easy to apply and quickly rubs in, all aspects of a product anyone would want.  I have never noticed this before, but this product does have a scent/ smell its slight, but its from the essential oils used in this product.  Don't worry about this smell/ scent once the product is absorbed it goes away, but this can be used as a measuring tool, when you don't smell it anymore you know its been completely absorbed.  

After Application

This is a product you want to use on a daily basis so you can see results.  I will be honest its not a product that you use once and see immediate results, but with constant usage you will see results.  My eyes no longer have the blackish-purple circles when I have a rough night with lack of sleep (thanks to being a Mommy), I don't have bags, or if I do, when I put this on in the morning I will see a quick result in the bags being gone shortly after finishing my morning makeup/ skin care routine.  One of the best parts of this product is that a little goes a long way.  I use about a pea sized bit to be split between both my eyes.  So this bottle has already lasted me months, and will continue to last me a while longer as well.  Everyone says that your eyes are like a window to the soul, so when your eyes look tired and puffy despite you being happy, when I'm in that type of situation I would want my skin to show my happiness.  With Body Merry's product I feel like my skin can reflect my happiness, and health despite sometimes or more often than I plan on having rough parenting nights sleep.  The images of my face the before and after literally happened within a 5 minute period.  I put the cream on, let it dry/ absorb then took the after picture.  You can see the bags have already deflated under my eyes.  I will recommend this product!

Pros: deflates eye bags, erases circles, easy to use, quick to be absorbed

Cons: none

My Rating: Thumbs Up

Skin Nourishing Oil

Details: Mia Mariu's Skin Nourishing Oil comes in a 4 fl oz bottle. To be used on face and body, non irritating paraben, alcohol, sulfate, fragrance free product, that is also child safe.  When using this product your senses will be rejuvenated by the nutrient replenishing essential oils, botanical extracts, anti-inflammatory natural helps, moisturizing and healing support ingredients as well.  Provides deep penetration without clogging pores.  Can with constant use reverse signs of aging by promoting collagen production.

Disclaimer: 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.

My Review:  I was both intrigued and worried about testing this product.  I have been lucky enough to test, try and review the Mia Mariu's makeup line, and found it wonderful.  However, when it comes to oils that are especially for the face my body doesn't always react well.  And in fact with this Mia Mariu Skin Nourishing Oil, my face completely broke out in a bad blemish rash.  Not fun to try and deal with, but it slowly went away as I stopped using this product on my face.  However, I did find better results when I used this product on my skin.  I specifically applied this product to my Motherhood stretch mark areas on my stomach, sides, back, and legs, as well as applied this oil to my arms, and hands.  I could feel my skin was much more smooth, and soft, and it was refreshing.  Even though they claim there is no fragrance, there is in fact a fragrance: a fruity/ citrus-y scent.  Its light and part of why I find this oil refreshing, however when a company specifically says no fragrance that is what you expect before putting this on yourself.  For a whole list of their ingredients please click on the link provided above because it leads directly to this product on Mia Mariu's website.

A little of this oil goes a long way, in fact I thought I was using way more oil than I actually have been...in other words after using this as often as I have, I'm surprised with how much oil I still have left to use.  I enjoy the fact that this oil quickly rubs into skin, and that the fragrance does diminish.  I didn't like my facial breakout, and don't recommend this product to people who have sensitive skin.  Even though I rub this into my hands, I do end up washing it off with dish soap because on my hands I honestly can't get it to rub in as easily as I do other areas of skin.

Pros: smells good, rubs in easily, works well on body skin

Cons: smells, doesn't rub in easily into hands, my face broke out bad

Contest: Ends October 4th: please comment below with one of the essential oil ingredients from this product. 

My Rating: Thumbs up and down

Nighttime Anti Wrinkle Serum

Details: Azure Naturals Ultimate Retinol anti Wrinkle serum.  2.5% retinol, Hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E, professional strength.  1fl oz bottle.  Made in the USA.  Directions: wash and pat skin dry.  Apply a toner before using serum.  Use before bedtime so it can work over night on your face and neck.  Natural and organic ingredients, not tested on animals. Vitamin A is known to help reduce fine lines, wrinkles, skin texture, skin tone, helps improve skin pigmentation.  Can be bought on amazon through the above link.
"ONE YEAR MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! All Azure Naturals products are backed by our 365-day, 100% Hassle-Free, Money Back Guarantee. If you don't absolutely love our ULTIMATE RETINOL Anti Wrinkle Serum we will give you a full refund, including shipping, no matter where you buy the product!"

Disclaimer: 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.

My Review:  I'm very impressed with this product.  I love that its all natural and organic.  I love that I can use it at night and just fit it nicely into my bed time routine.  This is one of the first serums that doesn't have a smell, scent, or tingling, stickiness, and coloration when I use it.  I can see it working around my eyes in the way that I don't have purple/ black eye bags when I'm up all night with sick children, or I just don't get good sleep.  I have seen it working on my neck.  I have seen it working miracles on my forehead and between my eyebrows wrinkles the most.  They aren't as severe, noticeable, and deep.  Even though the company offers a full money back guarantee which I quoted above, I honestly don't think you'll need it because the product does what it says it will.  I've been using this product for only 2 months maybe, and have seen positive results, so I can attest to it working.  On top of having a great product, I'm also very impressed with the company, their customer service is very nice, happy, and respectful.  Even when I was having issues ordering and whatnot for the product review, they were willing to bend over backwards for me.

Pros: WORKS AMAZINGLY

Cons: none

Contest:  This company is willing to give you a free product, so here's what you have to do: be the first person to email me at momsthumbreviews@gmail.com.  READY SET GO!!!

My Rating: Thumbs Up!

Derma Roller Skin Treatment

Details:  Diva d'or Derma Roller has 540 micro needles roller, is a professional skin treatment, fine titanium needles, strong ergonomic handle, by UV/Gamma sterilized.  6 Step directions: cleanse skin twice before use, Use with a topical application of a hydrating serum and perform treatment at night, roll up and down the skin 3-4 times, then go diagonally across both ways, treatment should take 5-10 minutes to be repeated 2-3 times a week, apply a hydrating serum or moisturizer and massage into skin after use.  Caution avoid eyes and lips.  Can be bought online on amazon.

Disclaimer:  I received a complimentary product in exchange for product reviews that are honest, non biased.  And a month of product testing for best honest results.  I only recommend products that I personally test, try and deem worthy.

My Review:  Let me start off with letting you know I have never heard of or tried a product even close to this before.  I was really worried that it would hurt, that it wouldn't work, that it would cause more damage than good.  After reading so many positive reviews, I knew that I really needed to give this product my full attention, follow the directions to the "T", and really being positive about seeing results.  I worked this product for a whole month, it wasn't always easy to remember to do after all it takes 5-10 minutes to use.  But after using it more and more those 5-10 minutes go by quickly.  I focused my attention on my forehead and the soft skin on my cheeks near my nose where my pores are in bad shape.  The results of my cheek skin is that nothing really changed.  I ended up getting a really good pore cleanser and that did the cleaning and pore eliminating that I wanted instead of this derma roller.  On my forehead I have sun wrinkles from being a hard core life guard during my high school and early college years.  So I really wanted to see these wrinkles go away, or at least minimize.  And after a whole month of true focus I can honestly say that they aren't as bad as they used to be.  So that was a good result!

When I used this product I realized that you can push too hard, you can push not hard enough, I have learned that my skin does and doesn't like being pricked by tiny little needles every other day.  The first 2 weeks using this I pushed to hard, it hurt, my skin was red and a little puffy, and tears came to my eyes after every use.  I was ready to quit, then I read all the positive results and thought I better give it another try.  After the last 2-3 weeks, I rolled my skin more, but with less pressure, my eyes didn't tear up, my skin was still red, but not puffy.  It no longer hurt.

Pros: it is a tool that works, but it takes patience and time

Cons: you can press too hard and hurt yourself

My Rating: Thumbs up and Thumbs down]

Anew Reversalist Skin Care

Details: Avon Anew Reversalist: complete renewal express: wrinkle smoother, slide to open top.  To Use: gently pat into skin do not rub into skin.  Use fingertips to apply directly on wrinkles, over moisturizer or makeup.  Mirrored top compacter.  A finishing cream to powder perfecter in a portable compact, for application over moisturizer or makeup.  Instantly reduces the look of any type of wrinkle on the forehead, crow's feet and eye area.

Disclaimer: I received this product complimentary from Influenster in exchange for product reviews that are honest and non biased.  Nevertheless I only recommend products that I have personally tested, tried and find worthy.

My Review:  I'm in love with this product since I first started using it 2 weeks ago.  I love how smooth to the touch it is, how it goes from a cream to a powder when you dab it onto your skin, how it blends into any skin tone or color.  For example when my face wasn't tan it blended nicely, when it was beet red from a sun burn I could still blend in this product.  Now that I'm tan from all the swimming my kids and I do, I can also blend in my Anew Reversalist product easily.  I've noticed that when I use this product over my makeup it is harder to blend completely.  I usually end up rubbing in this product, even though it says not to. Its also easy to add to much, and when you do that you have to keep rubbing it into your wrinkles to keep it smooth.  But if you just spend an extra minute or so on dabbing this into your skin after your makeup is on, without adding too much, you'll be just fine.  I also love the mirrored top of this compact so I can use this on the go if needed.

Pros: smooth texture,

Cons: not easy to dab into skin with makeup on

My Rating: Thumbs Up

Super Youth Eye Gel

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

Details: Oz Naturals: Super Youth Eye Gel contains Plant stem cells, matrixyl 3000, peptide complex, Hyaluronic Acid, and Vitamin E.  Bottle is a 0.5 fl oz container.  Directions: Dab around eye, forehead and cheek area.  Can be used as an all over face treatment.  Safe to use morning and night.  can be used under makeup.  You can buy this on amazon through the link above.

Disclaimer: 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.

before

My Review:  So I've been using this pretty faithfully since I got it.  Let me tell you about the product then about the company because I'm very impressed.  Okay the gel is different than I'm used to for anti wrinkle eye care.  I've used creams, oils, serums etc, but never a gel.  Being totally honest, I love the gel the best.  It comes out in tiny little blobs which is exactly the amount you need, no extra.  Its not sticky, doesn't crack or peel after putting it on.  You can't see it even if you put it under or over top your makeup.  I usually put it on top of my makeup because I don't need makeup under my eyes I have a slight sunglasses tan around my eyes so the lighter skin under my eyes makes them brighter and not tired looking.  I have noticed small amounts of wrinkles going away, and this has been in 4 weeks or so, making this product work, but at a slow rate, which for me is fine because my eye wrinkles aren't bad at all.

after

Now for the company, this shipped out super fast, I want to say it was almost over nighted, that's how quickly it came.  The bottle the gel is in is perfect sized, not too big, not too small.  I love the large pump that only squishes out the little blobs which are the perfect size as mentioned above.  I am highly impressed with this company and their product and will recommend them on my blog here as well as on amazon.

Pros: works nicely, love the gel, love the pump bottle, fast shipping, great company to work with

Cons: none

My Rating: Thumbs Up

Insta Natural Emu Oil

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

Details: Insta Natural's Emu Oil is 100% pure ultra premium Emu Oil, fully refined, non toxic, and certified.  For beautiful skin and hair multipurpose moisturizer.  Comes in a glass 4 fl. oz bottle.  For external use only, keep out of direct sunlight.  Emu oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and provides natural moisturizing benefits to skin and hair.  Directions: Shake well before use, dab a few drops into your hands and rub into hair and on face.  A little goes a long way with this oil.  It absorbs quickly.  If you apply too much you can wipe off excess. You can find this product on Amazon, along with my review on amazon too.

My Review: I wasn't sure about this as a moisturizer at all when I first got this product to test and try and review.  The oil isn't your typical oil feel or look.  Its more of a milky white goo that oils your skin without feeling oily to the touch once its rubbed in all the way.  My youngest child and husband have eczema and I wanted to see if this would help their extra dry skin.  I get really dry skin in the summer time so I wanted to see if the Emu oil would help keep my skin soft and smooth.  My hair isn't super dry at the moment, but by the end of the summer I'll need to trim off the dry hair from all the time at the pool and beach.  With all these opportunities to test our this oil, I started right away.  My youngest's eczema isn't getting better by using the oil, but by using this oil he isn't itchy, because his elbow's are so dry.  So I see that as a positive aspect that this Emu oil is actually helping.  My husband didn't like the feel of the oil on his skin so he only used it once.  However I have been using this on my arms (especially my elbows), and on my legs (especially my feet and knees)  I love the way it feels on my skin.  Its not sticky, super oily like baby oil or tanning oil.  It actually rubs in well, absorbs quickly just like they claim, which makes it easy to put on after I shower and my skin be clean and non oily when I put my clothing on.  Because the weather is really nice now, its great to walk around with a little bit of a shine to my legs, making it look like I was just at the beach or out in the sun, which of course is a nice perk.  The best benefit that I have found from using the Emu oil is that my legs aren't as dry as normal, and I can actually shave faster and easier without nicking myself as often.  A huge perk since we go to the pool a lot!  I highly recommend this product.

Disclaimer: 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. Pros: it works well, absorbs quickly, easy to use, works on kids and adults

Cons: none

My Rating: Thumb Up