I was expecting samples, but what I got was five full sized items. I don't know how I got so lucky, but I have to say I was thrilled when I opened the box. Inside were some things I was very excited about, and other things I had never heard of.
As I only had two weeks to test the products, before submitting my feedback, I was confused about how to test two of the products in particular. One was a day cream and the instructions on the other said to use it day and night. I sent an e-mail to ask for guidance and received a prompt reply, with suggestions on how to solve the problem. I decided to use the L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal during the day and the StriVectin SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate for Wrinkles & Stretch Mark at night.
At the end of the test period, I filled out the following report and sent it in.
Product #1: NIVEA Crème Care Shower Cream
My skin is really silky smooth after using NIVEA Crème Care Shower Cream. I didn’t even have to use any body moisturizer after bathing with this.
Product #2: NIVEA Sensitive 3-in-1 Micellar Cleansing Water
NIVEA Senstive 3-in-1 Micellar Cleaning Water is capable of removing dirt left behind by normal washing. No matter how carefully I washed first, it would still manage to find enough dirt to discolour the cotton ball. I trust it to get my face really clean.
Product #3: L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renewal
Product #4: RapidBrow Eyebrow Enhancing SerumRapidBrow Eyebrow Enhancing Serum is a quick easy way to groom my brows. If it were to make them any more full though, it would be better suited for my mother than more me, as she over plucked hers at an early age and they never really grew back. I like the controlled look it gives my brows as that helps them frame my face better.
Product #5: StriVectin SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate for Wrinkles & Stretch Mark
I had never heard of StriVectin SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate for Wrinkles & Stretch Marks before, and when I first saw the package I thought I’ll test it and then pass it to someone who needs it. Now that I’ve tried it, I know I will not be passing it on. This stuff is magic. I put it on my face, neck and chest and see an instant transformation. My skin never looked so good. It actually makes me look several years younger. It has even done wonders for the wrinkles that had appeared on my upper chest in recent years. Of course, that was the one place I always forgot to moisturize, but with this, I know I’ll never pass up a chance to do it. Amazing!
Now that I've had a couple of months of using these products, I think I'd happily buy the RapidBrow Eyebrown Enhancing Serum. It goes on with a wand, much like mascara, but it's clear and just lets me sweep my eyebrows into place, and then helps make sure they stay there all day. I now feel that it lifts them nicely and gives my face a finished look.
I have had a chance to search for the StriVectin and discovered that this one product alone would cost me $139 to replace the size of tube I was given. That's definitely out of my price range, but this may be one product that proves the theory that you get what you pay for. I'm wondering if I'll ever be happy with the cheaper products I've always used ever again. As I said in my report, this stuff is pure magic.
Back when I was doing this project, I checked to see if I would be allowed to blog about it, and was asked to wait until after October 20th as the results would be published in the November issue of Glow magazine. I checked today, and the new issue is out. Upon closer inspection, I found they quoted what I said about the NIVEA Crème Care Shower Cream on page 44. I'm hoping that might give me a chance to do this sort of thing again sometime. I really enjoyed getting to try things I might never have thought to buy otherwise.
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