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Review: Aveeno Positively Ageless Youth Perfecting Moisturizer

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Last but not least on my Aveeno lineup this week: Aveeno's Positively Ageless Youth Perfecting Moisturizer.
A nourishing lotion shown to reveal younger-looking skin and help prevent premature skin aging with advanced sun protection. You will see:
- Reduced appearance of lines and wrinkles
- Younger-looking, more vibrant skin
- Softer, smoother skin.
Something I think important to us all is SPF.  The Youth Perfecting Moisturizer has SPF 30, so not only does this product help make the skin look more youthful, it helps protect the new skin cells that are being produced.



Like the Lifting and Firming eye cream, this product is also in a pump applicator.  Again, I can't stress enough how big of a "plus" this is for me with regards to face lotions and treatments. 

Below I applied a pump of the moisturizer and the eye cream on my hand.  As you can see this is a thicker, whiter, cream.  Because of the increased SPF in the moisturizer, this has more of the consistency of a sunscreen, without the greasiness. 



Aveeno's Positively Ageless Youth Perfecting Moisturizer is thick, rich, and very moisturizing.  The fragrance is fresh, with a hint of that "sunscreen" smell, but it is not overpowering.  My skin is normal, to almost dry in the winter months.  The consistency is similar to a sunscreen (maybe a bit thicker), so it does take a bit for the product to sink into the skin.  I have to keep in mind before I apply my primer and/or foundation.  My skin feels softer and healthier after application.  I have started to use this more on my neck and chin as well - an area I often forget when applying my moisturizer!   
I have been using this for the past three weeks.  Although I haven't seen drastic changes in my skin's imperfections (outside of those mentioned yesterday with my fine lines and dark circles), I like the overall feel of my skin after application and use.  I will say, I've noticed a slight irritation in my eyes right after application if I rub it in near my eyes, and I'm sure this has to do with the sunscreen/SPF in the product.  It usually lasts an hour or so, until my eyes flush out whatever part of the moisturizer is irritating them.  Keep that in mind if you tend to be more sensitive to products around your eyes.
Overall, the product leave skin soft and has the benefits of SPF30.  With that said, the richness of this moisturizer makes it's use a bit time consuming in my morning routine.  Also, the concern of applying it around my eyes and having the irritating burn is a turn off as well.  Although I like how my skin feels from it's use, I doubt I will purchase this one again.  I wish I didn't have such sensitive skin and eyes, because this feels like the right moisturizer for me here in the winter months when my skin tends to get extremely dry and finicky. 
Have you tried this moisturizer? 
Note: This product was sent to Shakeup Your Makeup for review by the company, or a representative of the company. This does not, in any way, affect the outcome of the product review.

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Review: Aveeno Positively Ageless Lifting and Firming Eye Cream

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Another member of the Aveeno Positively Ageless line, the Lifting and Firming Eye Cream targets the often hard to treat areas of the skin around the eye. 

A moisturizing eye cream that works with your skin and is clinically shown to visibly lift and firm skin around the eyes, brighten the appearance of skin around the eyes and reduce the appearance of dark circles.
I'm going to start out with the packaging.  This eye cream comes in a small pump action bottle.  I love this!  I absolutely hate having to dip my fingers into a pot, especially smaller one, to try and dig out product.  Not only does it get stuck under my nails, but I feel like I waste the product because I end up getting more than I need, particularly with a product like this.  A little goes a long way.


The product itself is thick and rich, but absorbs very quickly into the area under the eye.  It has a hint of fragrance, but again, it's natural and refreshing.  Unlike some eye creams I've tested in the past, this does not make my eyes sting or get irritated.  Because it absorbs so quickly in the skin, I don't have any issues with it affecting the lasting power of my foundation, concealer, nor does it cause any smudging or running of my eyeliners or mascara - believe it or not, I've found that some products will promote this because of a residue that is left behind. 
Below are a couple of images of the product, along side the Positively Ageless Youth Perfecting Moisturizer, which I will discuss tomorrow.  Hopefully the pictures help show the consistency a bit better with my descriptions above.

Pumped out of the bottle.
Swiped into the skin.
So far I've been using this for 3 weeks alongside the Aveeno Positively Ageless Daily Exfoliating Cleanser and I am now starting to see the long-term results.  Upon immediate use, the skin around my eyes is moisturized, less crepe-y, and I have seen the puffiness reduced.   After constant use, the fine lines have diminished, as have the dark circles under my eyes.  I couldn't be happier with the results.  One of my biggest frustrations with my skin is the dark circles under my eyes.  I know it's not exactly the skin per say, but there are a lot of products that claim to diminish these circles and I have not had nearly the positive results with them as I have with the Aveeno.  Compared to some of the pricier eye creams I've used in the past, I would put this up against them at half the price. 
Bottom line, would I buy this again for the $15.99 price?  Absolutely.  Like I said, I've tried numerous other products, some less expensive and definitely those more expensive, but this is one I can actually see the results after use. 

So far, I'm very impressed with the new Aveeno line.  What about you?  Have you tried any of the new products? 
Note: This product was sent to Shakeup Your Makeup for review by the company, or a representative of the company. This does not, in any way, affect the outcome of the product review.

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Review: Aveeno Positively Ageless Daily Exfoliating Facial Cleanser

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Recently I switched over my daily routine from Olay to Aveeno's Positively Ageless collection, as I have been given the opportunity to test some of the new products. 

First up, the Aveeno Positively Ageless Daily Exfoliating Cleanser.  I will be honest, I tend to stay clear of exfoliating cleansers because my skin is extremely sensitive, and a lot of the exfoliators on the market are too harsh and cause me to get red and splotchy from the irritation caused by what ever particles are used as an exfoliant in the cleanser itself.  This was not the case with Aveeno.  Here is how the product is described:

A unique daily cleanser with Natural Shiitake Complex helps your skin look and feel younger. This light foaming, soap-free formula cleanses and softens skin, while lifting away dirt, oil, and make-up without over-drying sensitive skin. Fine microbeads gently remove dull, dry skin to help reveal healthier, younger -looking skin.

Below is a picture of the product, one pump on my hand.  As you can see, this is a sheer, very lightweight, and from the looks of the product below, there is not any grit in the product to use as an exfoliant.  I honestly didn't think I would get any exfoliation from this product based on the looks of it.  Instead, when this is applied against the skin, there is the tiniest and finest microexfoliant mixed into the cleanser that helps slough away the dead skin.  The fragrance is very light and fresh.  My skin felt very smooth and wasn't dried out after I got out of the shower (another thing I tend to complain about when it comes to exfoliators - dry skin!). 


The cleanser is also combined with Shiitake (yes, the mushroom), which helps with the skin's own renewal process to help product healthier and younger looking skin in 4 weeks.  I took a snapshot of the website, so you can click the image below to read about the benefits of Shiitake in the Aveeno cleanser. 


So far, I've been using this product for a little over 3 weeks.  With my "normal" skin, I haven't experienced any irritation or discoloration on my skin from use.  The product is soap-free, so as a result my skin doesn't feel dry after it's use.  This does slightly foam, and the microexfoliants help clean deep in my pores.  Like I mentioned earlier, I didn't think there was going to be any type of exfoliation with this light of a product, but it really does.  It's just enough for my sensitive skin, without being overly harsh or stripping of the skins natural elements.   I actually use this with my Clarisonic, and love how the two work together to clean deep and allow my skincare products to penetrate my skin.  I don't have any problem with the Aveeno cleanser removing my makeup, either - not even the waterproof mascaras or eyeliners. 

Bottom line, my skin is cleaner and softer.  I can't speak for those with naturally oily skin, but for those of you with dry or normal skin, especially those of you with sensitive skin, this might be the right exfoliating cleanser for the job.  The retail is approximately $7.99.

Have you tried the Aveeno Positively Ageless line?  What about this cleanser?

Have two more items to post about in this line, so keep an eye out for some upcoming reviews!

Note: This product was sent to Shakeup Your Makeup for review by the  company, or a representative of the company.  This does not, in any way, affect the outcome of the product review.

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