I was selected to take part in the BzzAgent BzzCampaign for
Burts Bee’s Intense Hydration line. I
was surprised when I received my box and found full-sized products for their
cleanser, night cream and mask. I was expecting
perhaps a full-size cleanser and then deluxe sample sizes of anything else that
might be provided.
My skin is normally oily, but when I am being strict on my
face cleansing routine to combat my acne, I tend to get dry in certain areas if
not my whole face. Adding an astringent
(acne toner) on top of it can just make my face SO much more drying to the
point it’s annoying. I don’t always use
a strong astringent on my face I typically reach for my tea tree toner – but
some days the heavy duty stuff is “necessary”.
Out of all this, I will say using the hydration cream cleanser has
certainly brought the moisture back to my face effortlessly and has made a
noticeable difference.
PACKAGING & PRICE
The products are packaged in typical sleek and/or rather
“plain” packaging which is the signature Burts Bees look for their face care
lines. The Intense Hydration cream
cleanser comes in a 6 ounce bottle (retails for $9.99), the intense hydration
mask is in a 4 ounce bottle (retails for $17.99) and the Intense Hydration
Night Cream is in a 1.8 ounce container (retails for $17.99). The cleanser and mask are in flip-top squeeze
bottles, while the night cream is in a screw top container.
PRODUCT
The product is geared towards hydration and hydrating it
does. The one thing I do want to mention
is that for me, it has a borderline strong lemony scent to it. It’s the first note that hits me and
lingers. Now I love lemon in food, but
the scent is rather boisterous. It’s not
overwhelming to the point I can’t use it, but it definitely hits me every
single time I use it.
According to Burt’s Bees (taken from the Burt’s Bees
website): Clary Sage, a remarkable botanical that thrives in its harsh
environment because of its ability to retain moisture, is the inspiration
behind Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration, our natural ode to soft, supple,
revitalized skin and our best natural anti-aging solution. Our cream cleanser
leaves your skin incredibly soft while our day lotion, eye cream and night
cream help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Add the treatment mask
for an immediate dose of hydration to give your skin a revitalized look.
PURCHASING
The line is available for purchase at major retailers such
as Target and Walgreens. It may be
available at CVS, Rite Aid and Walmart but I personally have not looked for
these items at those stores so I can’t say for sure. I do know the line is
available on the Target and Walgreens website as it is also available on
Drugstore.com
OVERALL
I would recommend this for anyone who has dry skin or has
occasional dryness. It certainly aids in
moisturizing and bringing moisture back to the skin. If you don’t have dryness or occasional
dryness, I can’t say I’d recommend this for use. The line has helped bring moisture to my skin
after my sometime harsh acne treatments and it does prep my face for my after
shower/face washing routine. The scent
is rather noticeable, but it’s not overwhelmingly unpleasant – but if you don’t
enjoy lemony fragrances, then you may not like this one since even while it’s
on your skin you can smell it.
RATING
B
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