Body Merry Age Defense Neck Cream #bodymerry

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Hello, Fireflies!

It's been said that there's nothing sexier than the curve of a woman's neck.  If you're like me and gravity is turning that curve into a wattle, maybe it's time to look into a neck cream like Body Merry Age Defense Neck Cream.

A Refreshing Retinol Surge! #bodymerry

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I'm not really a detail-oriented person.  I have to make to-do lists, or I forget stuff.  Sometimes, I'll just look at what appears to be a mountain of skincare, throw up my arms in defeat, and go to bed, pulling the covers over my (dirty, dirty) head.

But, the other day, I actually found myself looking at that skincare and looking forward to putting on my moisturizer.  What? Yep.  I washed my face, applied my fave serum, and happily reached for my new happy-moment moisturizer, Body Merry Retinol Surge Moisturizer.

Scarred for Life? Maybe not, with Body Merry Stretch Marks and Scars Defense Cream #bodymerry

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Having been around this worldy block a few times, my skin isn't as pristine as it once was.  I have some stretch marks and scars that I was tired of seeing, so when I got the opportunity to try out Body Merry's Stretch Marks & Scars Defense Cream, I figured it was worth a try.

Body Merry Makes My Face Merry, too! Pro-A Serum, Morning Dew Serum, and Age Defense Eye Cream Review

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A year ago, I couldn't have told you what serums were for.  Now, I'm obsessed.  Today, I have a serum duo from Body Merry, and an eye cream to tell you about.  You may remember that I've reviewed a cellulite cream from Body Merry, and I liked it so much, I wanted to try more of their products!

First up, the Body Merry Pro-A Serum.  Can we first talk about the packaging?  I love these tinted bottles, and not only are they pretty, but they're functional.  The tinting actually helps protect the sunlight from damaging the serum and making it less effective.  And, it's pretty.  Did I mention that it's pretty? I love amber bottles.

I preferred to use this serum at night because of the retinol, which can make your skin sensitive to UV rays.  

I've talked a lot about Hyaluronic Acid before.  As we age, our bodies just don't produce as much as before, which can lead to skin getting thinner and not regenerating as well.  Adding it back in via serum helps mitigate that loss, plumping up the skin, and improving the texture.  By adding it to this serum, it can also help your skin take maximum advantage of the retinol by buffering it against irritation.

Green Tea is a powerful antioxidant, and if you don't like to drink it, you can still get some benefits by letting your skin absorb it!  Both this and the Hyaluronic Acid are plant-derived.  This natural formula doesn't have any parabens, sulphates, phlalates, fragrances, or alcohol, and it's cruelty-free.

It has a very mild herbal/medicinal scent that I assume comes from the plant botanicals.  It dissipates quickly, and the serum just gets sucked in.  Slurp!

If you thought the Pro-A Serum bottle was pretty, get a load of the Body Merry Hyaluronic Dew Serum's gorgeous blue bottle.  Humina, humina!  Again, the tinted glass is great at protecting the precious serums and oils from breaking down from UV rays.

I think this serum is really aptly named.  It's great for using in the morning, on a clean face, to plump it up and get that dewy, radiant, healthy look.  It still has the hyaluronic acid, as well as antioxidants green tea and vitamin c, but no retinol, so you can wear it easily in the sun.

In addition to being plant-derived, natural, and organic, this serum is also vegan.  Like the Pro-A Serum, This natural formula doesn't have any parabens, sulphates, phlalates, fragrances, or alcohol, and is cruelty-free.

It also has that same faint herbal/medicinal scent.  It absorbs quickly, but has a dewy feel for a moment - a sensation that I rather liked.  Almost as if you could feel the moisture.  Science, or magic, you decide.

The Body Merry Age Defense Eye Cream didn't win me over as much as the serums.  The first problem I had may have been faulty packaging, so it may have been a one-off problem.  I usually like these pumps for lotion, but this one drove me crazy.  For the first week I used this product, I would try to get just a little bit out, and end up with practically enough for half my face.  It finally settled down, but I don't know how much product I ended up using other places other than my eyes.  I think it makes a good lip cream..

Here's the other issue I had with it: the scent.  It has a botanical smell very similar to their Cellulite Gel-Cream, which my husband thinks smells like jellybeans.  I don't find the smell to be offensive... but it's the kind of smell that it felt like it got in my eyes.  So, I found myself not really enjoying the eye cream as much as I would have liked to.  The cream does have a lot of botanicals in it, such as Aloe, Rose Hip Oil, Jojoba Oil, Coconut Oil, Beeswax, Cranberry, Licorice, Sunflower Oil, Borage Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Lavender, Calendula, Chamomile, Witch Hazel, Cocoa Butter, Cucumber, and Green Tea, so perhaps I'm sensitive to one of them. 

I did stick it out for a while, and found that I could get over it, and I do like that it absorbs quickly and does make my skin feel refreshed and moisturized, without being greasy.  Best of all, if I didn't like it, Body Merry has a 90 Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you don't like any product, just contact them and get a full refund. You don't even need to return the bottle.

If having an eye cream that is natural, organic, free from parabens, sulfates, phlalates, and is made in the USA and is cruelty-free is important to you, you may like it. 

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.

Body Merry Cellulite Defense Gel-Cream #bodymerry

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I'll be honest.  I've never worried about cellulite before.  I'm a big girl, and have lots of bumps and rolls and flab, and it never occurred to me to be worried about the type of fat it was.  When I was offered the opportunity to review this cream, my first thought was no - why would I? I don't care about cellulite.

So why did I? Frankly, because I read the ingredients, and I saw a lot of things I liked, like retinol, seaweed, aloe, coconut oil, green tea, and Vitamin E, and it's free from parabens, sulfates and phthalates.  I figured that at the very least, it could be a good product for my skin.

First impressions were good.  I like the sealed packaging.  Anything that goes on my skin should be protected.  Not quite as happy about it being a tub, but I'm a little more forgiving about body products than I am about face products.

The description 'gel-cream' is pretty accurate! It's a pretty unique consistency.  They designed it to be easy to spread over large areas, and to absorb quickly.  In my experience, it does both of those things.  Body Merry describes the fragrance as 'mint - green tea - lime.'  My husband describes it as 'jelly bean.'  It is strong, but not unpleasant.  It's definitely unique - kind of herbal, kind of sweet.

The fragrance doesn't last long, but the cream does have a cooling sensation that lasts a little longer.  I don't notice it when I put on the cream, but if I sit down, or lie on the side that had the cream, there's a 'cool spot' sensation that's surprising, but neat.

Body Merry claims that their formula not only contains the right ingredients, but also in the right proportions.  It's formulated with 0.4% retinol, which they say is the optimal concentration. It also contains caffeine to help fight cellulite, three types of seaweed concentrate which work as antioxidants, and cayenne, to help with circulation.

I used this cream almost every day, twice a day, for about 30 days.  As you can see, I still have some lumps and bumps, but I think that my skin feels more hydrated, smoother, and softer than it did before.  These pictures are of the same thigh, and are not retouched.  I only cropped them and added the text - I didn't change any lighting or add any effects.

If you're interested in reducing cellulite or even just smoothing and nourishing your skin, this might be a good option for you.  Body Merry offers a 90 Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all its products. Hassle free money back, with no need to return the jar! If you'd like more information about Body Merry, you can find them on Facebook, their website, and Amazon. 

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.