Weleda Birch Body Scrub - pics, swatches, review

Hello, Beautiful!

I have another Weleda product to share with you today. Back at the end of October I reviewed the Weleda Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion - which I loved the smell of, but thought the product was just okay. In this post I'll share with you my review on the Weleda Birch Body Scrub - which I actually don't like the scent of - but did I like the product? Read my review below, including all the product info, after the pics!

Weleda Birch Body Scrub

Weleda Birch Body Scrub Info & Review:

Cost/Availability: $12.00 (5.1 fl oz full size). Available on the Weleda website, on the Drugstore.com website (although for some reason it's $17 there instead of just $12 on the Weleda website), and everywhere else Weleda products are sold.

My Rating: 3 out of 5 Kisses

Weleda's Birch Body Scrub gently exfoliates and smoothes the skin. An extract of organic birch leaves, known for having purifying and detoxifying effects, promotes radiant skin that looks and feels completely refreshed. Vegetable-based cleanser free of synthetic detergents ensure even sensitive skin gets gently cleansed. Natural plant wax pearls and pure organic and natural plant oils massage your skin, supporting skin renewal without drying or disturbing your skin's natural balance. Organic sesame seed oil and apricot kernel oil, rich in essential fatty acids, promote radiant skin that feels and looks refreshed. Your skin soaks up their unique complex of skin-replenishing nutrients and feels naturally refined and silky smooth. Gently exfoliate rough surface skin to reveal the regeneration of a pure, naturally refined, beautiful you.

When they say this "gently exfoliates" they are telling the truth. This is a very gentle body scrub, almost too gentle. For me, I felt like this needs to be more gritty - especially being a body scrub. I could understand if it were a face scrub, but this just wasn't very gritty. Certainly wouldn't be able to tackle my rougher areas - like the heels of my feet, knees or elbows. But would do okay for a gentle, light exfoliation over my body. It also has a very runny, almost lotion-like consistency. Certainly not typical of a body scrub such as ones like those you will find in jars that tend to be more dense, chunky or thick.

The scent wasn't my taste - it wasn't anything down right terrible, but if other scent options were available I'd likely choose another. However, I've read other reviews on this body scrub and they were saying how good this smelled, so I guess it comes down to personal preference on that as to if you care about a body scrub scent or not. The price point isn't too high at $12, although I don't know why the Drugstore.com website is selling this for $17 and it's the same size. Maybe there is a pricing error on their site?

I don't think this is one I'd go out and re-purchase for myself, but I do think it would be a great daily exfoliator due to how gentle it is. If you have very sensitive skin, or if you like to exfoliate daily (and don't want to over-exfoliate your skin) then I think you'll really enjoy this body scrub.

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of this body scrub? Have you tried this or is this on your beauty wish list? Discuss in the comments below.

Weleda Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion - pics, swatches, review

Hello, Beautiful!

I've been really into cleansing lotions/creams and even oils verses regular cleansers, and one that I tried out more recently is the Weleda Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion. This cleansing lotion smells great and is amazing for dry skin, as it leaves your skin feeling hydrated - great for those with sensitive skin too. Check out my full review below, including all the product info, after the pics!

Weleda Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion

 

 

 

Weleda Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion Info & Review:

Cost/Availability: $19.50 (2.5 fl oz full size). Available on the Weleda website, on Amazon, and everywhere else Weleda products are sold.

My Rating: 3 out of 5 Kisses

Gently cleanses without drying. Sensitive and reactive skin get soothed and restored with this gentle hypoallergenic Almond Soothing Cleansing Lotion. This natural face wash is a creamy, fragrance-free facial treatment with organic ingredients that gently cleanses and protects your skin.

Organic sweet almond oil is packed with essential fatty acids that help nourish and soothe your sensitive skin while balancing your natural moisture level for truly healthy beauty. Plum kernel oil in this natural face wash contains high quantities of antioxidants and vitamins A and E, which absorb easily to soften your skin and protect from harmful environmental influences. Your skin feels refreshed, soft and balanced. Delightfully mild, you can't help but be soothed by the purity of your naturally cleansed skin.

This cleansing lotion smells great - I love almond scents and if you like almond scents too then you'll like this way this smells. The texture is nice - it has a lightweight lotion feel with a slight gritty texture.

As far as taking off makeup, I don't think this is the best solution. You'd need to do a double cleanse or take off your makeup with something else - like a makeup wipe or a pre-cleanse oil - because this just doesn't do the job on its own. I do find it does the best job at removing makeup when you apply it to a dry face verses applying to a wet face, however, I still always see makeup on my towel after I wipe my face so I don't think this can get everything like other cleansers can for me. Maybe if I let the cleanser sit for a couple minutes it may work better to get everything off, but I haven't tried that yet.

This cleansing lotion left my skin feeling very hydrated, so I think it's perfect for those with dry skin. Even great for those with combo skin - which I have - especially moving into these drier, colder months where I tend to be more dry. If you have oily skin you may feel like it leaves your face too hydrated, so you may want to skip this one, follow up with a good toner after using this, or just use this at nighttime a few times a week if you feel like some of your other skincare products are drying out your face. This doesn't foam up at all, so if you're a person who likes foaming/lathering cleansers then this is not for you.

I had a hard time giving this product a rating. I feel like for 2.5 fl oz at $19.50 I should get a product that cleanses my face and completely removes my makeup - but this doesn't do the best job at removing makeup - so I'd either have to do a double cleanser (using twice as much product, something I wouldn't want to do with having so little in the first place) or use another makeup removal method before using this. But if you were using this in the morning, when you shouldn't have makeup on from washing it off the night before, this would be a good cleanser in itself. But then again, for the price you get very little product. At the same time, there are very few preservatives so you wouldn't want a bigger tube or it could go bad. I also think this is one of the best cleansers as far as leaving skin feeling hydrated. If you have combo to oily skin you may feel this leaves your skin too hydrated. So what I concluded on was to rate this a 3 out of 5 Kisses - an average/good rating. I feel like some people are going to love it and some people are going to hate it. It's just one of those products, and skin care is so personal to each individual person; the way something works on me may not work the same on you, even if we have the same skin type.

I think this is a good product to anyone with normal to dry skin, especially those with dry skin, and for anyone that falls into that category who also have sensitive skin.

Now let me know what you think...

What do you think of this cleansing lotion? Have you tried this or is this on your beauty wish list? Discuss in the comments below.

Beauty Army - March 2012

Hello, Beautiful!

I tried what others were suggesting, of changing your beauty profile to see different sample choices during the selection process, and after 20 to 30 times of changing my profile every which way -- changing my age, my hair type, skin color, etc. -- I still didn't get makeup choices, except for a Cover FX Eye Prep sample, which I picked just because it was the closest item to makeup I could get, yet I already have that sample. Sigh. I'll try again next month.

For more information on Beauty Army, or to sign-up for your own Beauty Army kit each month, CLICK HERE. $12 each month.

Check out everything in my kit... click on the pics to view them larger.

Beauty Army - March 2012

 

Included Info Card:

Shipment Quick Stats:

• Value of this month's shipment: $77.07 (value is approximate)
• Total # of items I received: 6
• # of makeup items: 1
• # of nail items: 0
• # of skincare items: 4
• # of body care items: 1
• # of hair care items: 0
• # of fragrance items: 0
• # of other items: 0

Now I'll break it down, product-by-product...

CELLCEUTICALS Photodefense SPF 55+

• DESCRIPTION ON MY ONLINE SAMPLES PAGE: This hydrating formula provides tons of anti-aging and sun protection, aiding and improving the skin's natural defenses. With all these powerful ingredients, your skin will stay youthful and free of sun damage.
• MY THOUGHTS: I really wasn't too interested in this product, but I honestly didn't find many samples this month that I wanted. This is something I'll toss in my skincare drawers and possibly use at a future date.
• FULL SIZED: 2 fl oz @ $45.00 
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.33 oz
• SAMPLE VALUE: $7.43

 







SUN FX Body Shimmer

• DESCRIPTION ON MY ONLINE SAMPLES PAGE: Add a little sparkle to your  night out with this hydrating and illuminating body shimmer. This easy-to-use cream keeps your skin nourished and glowing all night long.
• MY THOUGHTS: I thought I would like this, but it was a little too pale of a shimmer for my body. Still pretty, but I would probably give this to a friend.
• FULL SIZED: 200 ml @ $24.95 
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 2.2 oz/65 ml
• SAMPLE VALUE: $8.10

 

 

 

WELEDA Iris Hydrating Facial Lotion

• DESCRIPTION ON MY ONLINE SAMPLES PAGE: This all natural face cream is a light, fast-absorbing cream that regulates your natural moisture balance and provides long-lasting protection against drying out.
• MY THOUGHTS: Again, another product I didn't want, but chose because there wasn't anything else (even after re-taking my beauty profile at least 20 to 30 times, changing my age and preferences each time).
• FULL SIZED: 1 fl oz @ $20.00
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.17 oz
• SAMPLE VALUE: $3.40

  

 

 

BEFINE Night Cream

• DESCRIPTION ON MY ONLINE SAMPLES PAGE: A rich, nourishing treatment that helps your skin recover, repair and recharge as your sleep. Bio-available nutrients moisturize and soften skin while natural estrogen work to reduce wrinkles and prevent premature aging.
• MY THOUGHTS: I like the Befine brand, and plan to incorporate this night cream into my routine in the future.
• FULL SIZED: 1.7 fl oz @ $30.00
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.5 oz
• SAMPLE VALUE: $8.82

 

 

 

BARBOR Argan Cream

• DESCRIPTION ON MY ONLINE SAMPLES PAGE: 24 hour cream with argan oil- Moroco's liquid gold. The cream will stabilize your skin's natural barrier and maintain collagen fibers. Directions included.
• MY THOUGHTS: I chose this sample because I wanted to try this out, but it wasn't until after I selected it that I realized how high of a value this sample is!
• FULL SIZED: 1.6 fl oz @ $125.00 
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.5 oz
• SAMPLE VALUE: $39.06

 

 

 

 

 

COVER FX Eye Prep

• DESCRIPTION ON MY ONLINE SAMPLES PAGE: Eye Primer for concealer, foundation and eye shadow application. Instantly smooths fine lines and creases to enhance color blending.
• MY THOUGHTS: This was the only makeup option I could get to show up on my sample choice, so I chose it even though I already have this exact sample that I received from Sephora.
• FULL SIZED: 0.67 oz @ $43.00
• SIZE I RECEIVED: 0.16 oz
• SAMPLE VALUE: $10.26

 

 

 

 

Now let me know what you think...

Did you receive a Beauty Army kit this month? If so, what are your thoughts on your kit? Discuss in the comments below.