I was excited as I always tend to get, when trying out new to me products.
As I have said before, it's like serums era right now and there are so many of them in the market, that it is very easy to get confused and lost. That's why I like to try and explore more, to share the information and find the one that works the best for me.
So here is what I received - couple of sample size (5ml) serum bottles and little thank you/info note that also had 15% discount code for next revivserums.com order. Here it is, if any of you want to give this one a try - T2X5HN.
Reviv Serums company is located in San Francisco California and claims to specialize in novel and innovative clinical treatment serums for skin and hair rejuvenation. By clicking this link here you can find more information about them and their products.
Here is little bit about my experience using serum:
Reviv Serum, as you can see in the picture, is in bright yellow, I have to say, color little surprised and scared me, as most of the serums I have used, are clear or white-ish color.
At first I tried little amount on my hand - I was not a fan of its scent - it was very strong and almost medicinal and didn't fade much. After application serum seemed to absorb quite quickly, but left skin feeling little sticky.
I used it for little under 2 weeks and I can't say it worked for me. There were no visual skin improvements and I didn't like the sticky-ish feel it left my skin with after the use, nor could I get used to the strong smell it has.
Unfortunately I have to say, in my experience, serum didn't deliver it's promises and didn't work for me. But as we all are so very different, it might work better for you or if you have had better experience with it, I would love to hear all about it in comment box below.
I'm always interested in new brands and/ or products. So now with serums being so popular I though this would be an interesting campaign in the name of research.
So this is what company says about themselves: "180 Cosmetics Pure Swiss was created to offer the most effective, innovative skin care solutions to women and men of all ages. Its positioning focuses on the premium market, offering three lines of products which are all clinically approved. This brand's products were designed to bring a new approach to costumer's needs, and to be the market leaders in effective skincare, that provided real and visible results."
"Reverse the signs of aging with the highest quality of Swiss Hyaluronic serum complimented by natural ingredients and enriched with vitamin C.
As we age, the body produces less and less hyaluronic acid, thus affecting how moisture is stored in the skin. Ultima Pure Swiss Hyaluronic Serums works to mend that by providing the skin with nourishing ingredients it needs to remain young and radiant. Penetrating deep into the skin and nourishing from the core, this serum brings back elasticity to your skin and reverses the signs of aging while protecting from free radicals."
Serum is recommended to anyone of any age and skin type interested in preserving and maintaining the skins natural elasticity and youthful qualities.
Formulated without parabens, phthalates, petro-chemicals, GMO, triclosan, colors or dyes, never tested on animals, does not contain animal derived ingredients.
Great intro and promises from previously for me unknown company - 180 Cosmetics.
I was excited to receive and try the product, as I always am.
I really like the packaging, it's simple and elegant at the same time. Bottle itself is from frosted glass with some gold elements.
I find it to be little too small though - 15ml/0.5oz. I use serum twice a day and this one I've been using for little less than a month, it has only 1/3 of serum left. That's little disappointing as I can't see myself buying serum every month.
Texture is much like other serum's I've tried. It's clear to your eye, little thick, not too thick though, easy to apply - covers desired area very easily, absorbs fast, has no smell to it.
I find my skin condition to be good and mostly I'm using skin care products just to maintain the healthy and youthful look. So after using this serum, I can't say it erased my wrinkles and made my skin look 10 years younger, because that's not what I'm looking for. Serum works good but there's nothing special or extraordinary about it. My skin is pretty sensitive, so I was happy about quality of the serum, as my skin didn't developed bad reaction or rash.
To put it all together, I would probably recommend it to someone just starting or thinking about use of serums. As the price is welcoming and size is good enough for trial run. This way you won't spend lots of money on a more popular brand serums that also tend to come in bigger sizes, so if the product or concept of serum doesn't suit you, you didn't waste much money nor product.
To find more information on company and products they offer click here.
The last couple of weeks have been all about OZ Naturals products, that I've been fortunate to try free of charge in exchange for my honest opinion and reviews. So here we go. In a picture below you can see all the products I picked to try out.
OZ Naturals Ocean Mineral Tonic (Glycolic Acid + MSM +Vitamin C)
OZ Naturals Vitamin C serum (Amino Blend + Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin E + Ferulic Acid)
OZ Naturals Hyaluronic Acid Serum (+ Vitamin C)
First of all I want to say, that times have changed - the world we live in, is more polluted than ever before. We have less greens and more machines around us, busy lifestyles and high stress levels, it all affects not only our health but also our appearance. A lot of us tend to forget to take care of our skin.
I just turned 30 and before that I was always playing the "good genes" card and thought that I'm still too young to use countless skin care products. A few days before my 30th, I decided to take advantage of those complimentary makeovers you can get at the beauty stores, a little pre-birthday treat I thought - "Your skin is dehydrated, (..) enlarged pores, (..) redness etc". That was all I could hear in my head for the next few days and that wasn't the worse, I could also see it in the mirror. How didn't I notice that before!? Thank You beauty lady for ripping away my "good genes" card! No, really, thank you!!
Very soon after, I had a chance to apply to test some OZ Naturals products and here is what I have to say - they worked great and I really liked them. Company is based in USA and is committed to the highest formulation standards, using only natural and organic active ingredients. Their products are cruelty free, paraben free, sulfate free, mineral oil free, lanolin free and gluten free.
First on my list here is OZ Naturals Ocean Mineral Tonic (Glycolic Acid + MSM +Vitamin C).
This toner is a dermatologist grade skin treatment, and is intended to be used as the base layer for your serums and moisturizers. It also prepares skin for makeup application and can be used throughout the day to refresh the skin.
Active ingredients in this spray will heal and restore on their own, as well as support a synergistic relationship with anything layered on top of it. Organic sulfur acts as a healing solvent, driving ingredients deep into your cells and creating permeability, for nutrients to move in and toxins to move out.
Amino acids, ocean minerals, vitamin c, and active plant extracts work miracles with dry, sun damaged skin. (Information from OZ Naturals product descriptions).
I love the original packaging for tonic. This is my first spray tonic and I have to say I think this is the way I prefer it. It's very easy to use, just shake it and apply in the morning and evening after cleansing your face and before applying serums, and moisturizers. Spray bottle eases application for bigger areas such as neck and decollete.
Tonic has an ocean-ish smell to it. It's not expired, that's just the way it is suppose to smell. Don't be scared away, smell vanishes very soon after applying. Smell was actually one of the indicators for me that tonic is organic and might actually work.
I've been using this product along with other OZ Natural products mentioned earlier and without a doubt I can say I already see the result. And I wasn't even looking for the fast visual proof.
It took away my skin's dryness in no time! I couldn't believe.
Before I could use all the moisturizing hydrating creams I wanted, but they just wouldn't lock in my skin. So this success already convinced me on re-purchasing the tonic.
OZ Naturals Vitamin C serum (Amino Blend + Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin E + Ferulic Acid)
OZ Natural Vitamin C serum combines the highest quality Vitamin C, and Hyaluronic acid to create a potent antioxidant that goes on smooth and helps protect and brighten your skin throughout the day. Combination of these two, create pure, transparent, non-GMO serum that goes on smooth and works deep down below the skin's surface to aid your skin in naturally producing more collagen, something we lose as we get older. In addition, hydration is improved thereby plumping up skin cells to minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles. (Information from OZ Naturals product description).
My morning and evening face care routines have changed big time. I have few more products to use but it's not as complicated as I thought it would be at first. I love how very little of product you need to make it work and how quickly it absorbs. Because I also use OZ Naturals Hyaluronic Serum I was advised to use Vitamin C serum only in the morning routine. Put a little bit of product on your fingers or in your palm and apply to your face, neck and decollete.
My skin tone is more even compared how it was before I started to use OZ Naturals products. My skin without a doubt looks more radiant and pores seem to be less noticeable too. And that's a big thing! As I don't use makeup too much, healthy and good looking skin is very important to me. So far I'm satisfied with the product, can't wait to see results after longer product use.
OZ Naturals Hyaluronic Acid Serum (+ Vitamin C)
OZ Naturals Hyaluronic Acid serum deeply hydrates and plumps skin to diminish fine lines and wrinkles. Rich with antioxidant vitamin C, this formula leaves skin soft & rejuvenated & because it's botanically derived, it is considered to be the highest quality HA serum on the market. Its formula has been designed to create the perfect mix of ingredients your skin need to achieve a youthful, lifted glow. (Information from OZ Naturals product description)
Similar to OZ Naturals Vitamin C serum you need to use just a little bit of product. I apply it twice a day (AM and PM) after serum in the morning and after tonic (skipping the Vitamin C serum) in the evening. Absorbs fast. Texture is little thicker than serum's. But as I said very little product will be enough to cover your face, so that little bottle will last you awhile.
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) locks the moisture helping your skin to look amazing and radiant. My skin tone was starting to look dull and tired, after using HA it looks like it's back to life. Fine lines I have by my eyes look less visible and skin seems to be more firmer.
Looking forward to more satisfying results after longer use of products.
For better results I would suggest to use all product line. If you're confused about how to properly use the product, OZ Naturals team is amazing. They will answer all your questions.
Here are my AM and PM routines:
AM:
Cleanser
Ocean Mineral Tonic
Vitamin C Serum
Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Eye Cream
Moisturizer
PM:
Cleanser
Ocean Mineral Tonic
Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Eye Cream
Moisturizer
It is recommended to exfoliate your skin twice a week.
I'm looking forward to introduce myself with more of OZ Naturals skincare products in the near future.
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