Strixaderm MD Review, Part II

*Disclaimer: Strixaderm MD sent these products for review purposes.

About a month ago I reviewed two products from Strixaderm MD: the Crystal Peel Body Cleanser and Secret Bright Ultimate Skin Brightener.  Now I'm back for part two, with two more skincare products to share with you!

Now that fall is here and winter is fast approaching, I'll be switching up my skincare routine.  I like to use thicker, more potent moisturizers when the seasons turn because we're heading it much dryer weather!  Strixaderm's AquaScoop! lotion is a "24-hour moisture magnet, rejuvenating plumping cream," that boasts saccharide isomerate, a highly effective moisturizing and emollient agent, vitamin E for hydration, agaricus bisporus beta glucan, which absorb water and releases moisture, and shea, cocoa, and mango butters.  It's a great cream with a smooth texture, and I think it's perfect as a night cream because of its thick consistency.  You could certainly use it as a day cream if you so chose, though.  After four weeks of use, this cream promises to make skin visibly more firm and plump.  I have been using AquaScoop! for about two months and I do enjoy it.  I can't say I have noticed that my skin is much firmer, but I presume that's mostly because I haven't noticed any sagging or wrinkles to begin with.

The Glamour Radiance Brightening Elixir is a face lotion that helps to brighten the complexion.  It also fades age spots and imperfections, contains antioxidants to protect the skin against free radicals, and Strixaderm's DermaLite-PS complex promises visible results within four weeks.  I don't have any issues with age spots, but I do have uneven skin tone with a lot of redness.  I have been using this for as long as I've been using the AquaScoop! (this in the morning, AquaScoop! at night), and I like it a lot as a light moisturizer.  I have noticed an improvement in my skin as well, there is less redness and I think it looks smoother overall.

Bottom Line: Strixaderm MD has a great line of skincare products to help with a range of concerns.  I had a great experience using both of these creams, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking for effective moisturizers!

Strixaderm MD Review, Part I

Strixaderm MD is a skincare company that offers a broad range of products that target specific skin concerns.  They promise visible, long-lasting results and their scientific formulas are certified by AMA laboratories.  Their products are also completely paraben-free and hypoallergenic, so when they contacted me to see if I was interested in trying some of their products I was quite interested.

I received four total products to review, and I'll be breaking them up into two separate posts.  Up first are the Crystal Peel Body Cleanser and the Secret Bright Ultimate Skin Brightener.

The Crystal Peel Body Cleanser can be used in the shower like any other body wash, but unlike your standard body wash it gives skin a deep, yet gentle, exfoliation to improve overall health and appearance.  It can be used on a daily basis without irritating the skin and has a fresh citrus-like scent.  It's a gel formula that's orange with little exfoliating beads.  I love trying out new exfoliating products, and I especially like ones that are easy to use.  It's just as important to remove dead skin cells from the entire body as it is for the face, and this cleanser provides an easy and enjoyable way to do so.  The technology behind it is Strixaderm MD's DermaScrub-PS, an exclusive, patented cocktail or active ingredients including amber powder and passion fruit seed powder (natural mechanical exfoliating agents) and florapearls (exfoliating microspheres that refine the skin's texture).  It also contains salicylic acid to help tone the skin and bromelaine, a natural toning enzyme derived from pineapples.  I've been using this cleanser for about two weeks and I really enjoy it!  My skin feels soft and smooth after I get out of the shower, and I like that the cleanser isn't overly-drying.

The Secret Bright Ultimate Skin Brightener is a brand new product, so new that it isn't even on the website yet!  It's a skin lightener that works to reduce the appearance of freckles and dark spots anywhere, so you can use it on your body as well as your face.  I don't have any freckles or dark spots that I wish to conceal, but I like that this can be used to even out the skintone overall.  The consistency resembles that of a skin oil.  I've been using it on my entire body and it feels a bit heavy at first but absorbs quickly into the skin.

Bottom Line: I think the Crystal Peel Body Cleanser and Secret Bright Ultimate Skin Brightener are both really interesting products!  I've enjoyed using both of them thus far and am curious to see what the results will be as I continue to use them.

*Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Strixaderm MD.  No monetary compensation was received.