éclos Skin Care Review & Giveaway (#EclosBeauty)

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of éclos Skin Care for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Sometimes I just stare at myself in the mirror.  What in the heck happened to me?  I used to have perfectly straight hair.  Now I have hair that is half curly and half straight- not a pretty sight.  I used to have beautifully flawless skin.  Now I have a couple of sun spots and WRINKLES!  Yikes!  I’m definately not 20 years old anymore.

Recently I have taken a renewed interest in beauty products.  I have always used a variety of various lotions and cleansers, but with the realities of age creeping upon my face I am inspired to become a bit more proactive.  Therefore I eagerly accepted the opportunity to try éclos Skin Care products.

Here is the official product description-

éclos features Apple Stem Cells extracted from a rare Swiss apple which have shown tremendous ability to stimulate skin stem cells, encouraging aging skin to behave like younger skin. Plant extracts, vitamins and anti-oxidants combine with the Apple Stem Cell technology to help minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and tired skin.

The power of apples!  Woo hoo!  While I am interested in retaining my youthful appearance I am not willing to shoot my face full of chemicals, the idea of using plants is highly appealing.  I must admit I didn’t even know plant stem cells were possible.  The news is full of the benefits of human stem cells, therefore plant stem cells must naturally be beneficial as well, I would presume.

I received a full assortment of products to put to the test.

• Facial Cleanser Skin Prep

• Cellular Activator Face Serum

• Moisture Therapy Regenerative Cream

• Restorative Eye Cream

• Instant Radiance Facial Scrub

• Skin Renewal Clay Mask

• éclos Terry Cloth Head Band

This Anti-Aging Skin Care Starter Kit is valued at $19.99, which is a fair price compared to other age minimizing products.

Here I am pre-usage.  Notice the huge blemish on my chin, lovely.

For approxiametly two weeks I have used the products.  I can’t say that I have rememebered to use the various items every day.  But this past week I have become a bit more consistant.  During this time I have made a few observations.

1. the little sample bottles are not good–  All of the bottles that require pumping don’t pump well.  I ended up having to open them and attempt to jerk the contents out.  This method isn’t very effective and frankly its annoying.  It could be because the bottles are so small, but I would hope that full size bottles would not have this problem.
2. the products are mostly fragrance free– Most beauty products have a scent, but the éclos items do not have a heavy perfumery scent.  I appreciate this clean, simple aspect.
3. the products are easily applied- Other than faulty plastic bottles, the lotions/creams/cleansers themelves are easy to apply.  My favorite is the Moisture Therapy Regenerative Cream.  It left my skin feeling moisturized and smooth.
4. this is definately a full service package– I was truly amazed at the variety of products included in the kit.  I am unlikely to purchase all these items individualy, especially before I’ve had a chance to sample them.  Purchasing a starter kit like this one is a great way to determine which products you prefer.

So what do I look like after approxiametly two weeks?

First of all my blemish, is almost gone.  It might not look like it, but let me assure you it is definately much improved.  Did the products help?  I can’t say for sure, but it did seem as though the pimple dimished much quicker than normal.  It was a doozy the likes which I haven’t had for a long time, so I was relieved when it disapated so quickly.

Does my skin look any different?  I can’t say, for sure.  Perhaps someone with more noticeable lines and wrinkels would see a more pronounced difference, but regardless I am inspired to continue using my kit.  I am enjoying how my skins feels.  I do believe my face is better moisturized since I started.

Overall, I would recommend éclos Skin Care products.  Using all the products is certainly a worthwhile attempt at keeping the signs of aging to a minimum.

One lucky Mama Report reader will have the opportunity to éclos Skin Care for themselves!  One reader will win a starter kit identical to the open mention.

Please use the Rafflecopter entry method provided.

U.S. only.  Winner will be verified.

 a Rafflecopter giveaway