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

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!

Organic Rosehip Oil

Details: Skin Daily Skincare Solutions 100% Organic Rosehip oil, Premium grade cold pressed, 1 fl oz bottle.  Directions: keep refrigerated to prolong freshness.  Skincare directions: apply 2-3 drops to your finger tips and gently massage into freshly cleaned and dry skin.  continue to massage until fully absorbed by the skin. Rose hip oil is good to fight against scars, sun damage, sun spots, acne, stretch marks, Eczema, Psoriasis, dermatitis, as well as dry nail and hair.  It is a very potent antioxidant that helps restore and hydrate your 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 is the first time I have ever used Rose Hip oil.  I saw that it had great benefits to your face and skin and wanted to test those benefits out.  As I used this for many weeks I noticed that my facial skin was softer, smoother, and complexion was clearer.  I didn't use this daily because my skin is sensitive to oils, so I went with an every other day to every 3 day program.  Even with this usage I found good benefits to my skin.  I did feel that when I used this product and then went out into the sun, my face burned more easily causing more sun spots, dirtier pores, and more breakouts.  So I highly suggest if you use this, even if it is thoroughly absorbed into your skin, to please use face sunscreen so you don't burn.  I have to be honest, when using this product I swear it made my skin more yellow...but it could just be me.  Yes, the oil is yellow-ish-orange.  And the oil smells strongly, not a nice smell, and not a bad smell, just a strong earthy smell.  So make sure you only use the few drops recommended so you don't smell.

When using this product I only stuck to using it on my face, but after seeing the positive benefits for my skin, I am now willing to try using this on my 4 year old's Eczema, my nails, and my husband's dandruff dry scalp hair.  Yes, its truly amazing to see how one little product can be beneficial to so many issues.  I'm so impressed with this product, because my skin is so sensitive, I either end up with a break out, it not working, or something negative with more skin care products.  Do I believe that it worked because it is organic and all natural?  YES!  I honestly do...I am moving into a more natural way of living as quickly as our budget allows, and as quickly (usually slowly) as I can find products I really do want to try like organic all natural shampoo and conditioner.  So in this instance I highly recommend this product for all the needs you might have.  It actually works, even if you only use it every 3 days or so.

Pros: WORKS, doesn't clog pores, doesn't cause a break out, tons of uses for this product

Cons: it doesn't smell nice, smell is strong

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

Dead Sea Mud Shampoo

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

Details: Adovia mineral skin care: Dead Sea Mud Shampoo, uses Dead Sea minerals, vitamin E and Chamomile in their shampoo mixture that works for all hair types.  Comes in a 7.4 fl oz bottle.  Directions say: apply on wet hair and gently massage the hair roots and scalp.  Rinse well and repeat as needed.  Formula is made from Dead Sea mud silt, olive oil, grape seed oil, and aloe vera on top of the other minerals mentioned above.  Can be purchased on amazon.

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 love mud face masks, so I thought that a mud shampoo would be very cleansing and pure for my hair as well.  When I think about mud I think of a thick solution or mixture.  After opening this product and testing it out, I realized instantly that this is not thick, but actually really thin, and kind of gooey.  The shampoo is gun metal gray in color, there is a sheen to the shampoo.  This lathers into a large amount of bubbles when in your hair, feels great to use, smells nice and fresh, but isn't over powering.  I have looked at the ingredients and can't really place what the scent is, so if you have a perfume allergy (yes this is a real allergy), I would want to ask before using, just to be safe.  I haven't really noticed a difference in my hair since using it, but I needed to trade out shampoos and this is a great substitute.  So for me saying it works or it doesn't I am unable to say honestly.  It washes out easily and quickly, and I'll even let it sit in my hair for up to 3 minutes in the shower to give it extra time to work nicely in my hair.  I give this product a thumbs up and down.  Meaning its a good shampoo to use, but I honestly don't think there is anything special about it, even though it has Dead Sea mud silt.  Maybe as I continue to use this, in a month or two I'll see a bigger difference but right now after using it a couple of weeks I haven't really seen a good or bad change to my hair.

Pros: smells great, is soft and easy to use, washes out easy, within 2 weeks of using I don't see a negative difference

Cons: within 2 weeks of using I don't see a good difference,

My Rating: 

Vitabath Hydrating Lotion

Details: Vitabath Hydrating Lotion is usually $7.99 in most stores.  Moisturize your skin with lotion formulated with Aloe Vera, Safflower and Olive Oils for silky soft skin.  This hydrating lotion enriches skin with luxurious moisture and delicate scent.  Free from propylene glycol, phthalates, mineral oil, and synthetic color.  Fruit Fanatic: Grapefruit Vanilla hydrating lotion is paraben free.  12 fl oz bottles.  "Super sweet deliciousness.  Three perfect words for this sublime blend of sugary pink grapefruit and smooth rich vanilla."  Drench your skin with this ultra rich lotion created to provide instant moisture and leave skin feeling soft, smooth and lightly fragrance.  Antioxiant rich super fruit blends: Acai, Goji, Coffee, Noni, Pomegranate, Green Tea and Mangosteen. Vitamin rich: Vitamin A, B3, C, E and B5.

Disclaimer: I received a free full sized bottle in exchange for an honest, non biased review for Influenster and Vitabath.

My Review: When this product came I first noticed that 1.  I didn't get the fragrance that I asked for, 2. the "lightly frangrance" is actually really strong, and 3. this is super thick lotion.  Now with these aspects that I just pointed out.  Point number one was frustrating because I wanted the Pomegranate and Blood Orange scented lotion.  But ended up with the Grapefruit Vanilla scented lotion.  I do enjoy this scent thank goodness, I was worried because my skin and nose are super sensitive to grapefruit and vanilla.  Point number two is also something to keep in mind.  This lotion is one that needs to be put on and then aired before going to mingle with lots of people because its strong enough to be categorized as over powering by those standing or sitting closest to you.  But this is an easy fix, just put it on when you're alone in the bathroom or your bedroom.  Point number three is a great feature, because as it is winter right now, thick lotion is perfect for my extra dry skin.  This stays on for hours, even if you wash your hands, which is a huge plus for me.  This would also make a great gift for anyone who loves or needs to wear lots of lotion.

Pros: Amazing product, great scents, great for extra dry skin, and for smelling good

Cons: I didn't get what I asked for, but do like what I did get

My Rating: Thumbs up

Age Guardian anti wrinkle cream

Details: Perfective Ceuticals: Divine Age Guardian Serum with growth factor.  An intense anti-aging wrinkle cure concentrate that contains unparalleled physiological combination of elements, which signal natural cellular activity within the skin.  It helps stimulate and regenerate the production of natural skin elements as well as minimizing the mechanisms that forms wrinkles, with long term results.  Directions say to gently smooth onto your face and neck after cleansing and toning.  best results say use 2 times a day.

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 got this at the same time as an anti wrinkle cleanser, which is perfect, between the 2 products I would really be able to see improvement of my wrinkles disappearing or I wouldn't.  After using for 3 weeks, using once a day, sometimes 2 times a day, I have been able to see: my forehead wrinkles aren't as deep set, and aren't as noticeable when my face is calm and still.  I have also noticed that my pores aren't as noticeable on my nose, and chin.  I feel like my skin is healthier, and smoother, and cleaner.  As far as my neck, I haven't really noticed any changes, with my skin, or the neck wrinkles there.  Other details that I noticed: the cream isn't cream; its more of a gel liquid, clear, no scent, a little sticky to the touch.  However the sticky factor is eliminated once its completely rubbed into the skin.  In the morning I sometimes mix this creamer with my liquid foundation.  It mixes well, and rubs right into my skin very easily.

Pros: I like how my skin feels with it on, I like how quickly it rubs into the skin,

Cons: I have only been using this for 3 weeks, I will keep using it and see how it continues to work.

My Rating: Thumbs Up