Thursday, January 2, 2014

Firming up with Merlot -- Merlot Skin Care Review

I have mentioned to you a few times that I just turned 30 and am in a massive search for an anti-aging product that will help me look 30, instead of 40.  This search lead me to the company Merlot.  Somehow again my luck has brought me to a company that has the main goal of making me beautiful, something that I hope and strive for as well!


More than 10 years ago while watching "60 Minutes," Wayne Beckley first learned of “the French Paradox” – a report on people in France who consumed diets heavy in saturated fat, but who seemed to suffer virtually no heart disease. The report linked the findings to the drinking of red wine.
Intrigued, Beckley chronicled over 70 research studies that indicated that drinking a couple glasses of red wine each day could be beneficial in warding off certain cancers and lowering cholesterol in the body. The reason: the antioxidants found in red grapes. Investigating further, Beckley found studies revealing the grape’s true power, their seeds. Research studies have shown that grape seed antioxidants are 50 times more powerful than Vitamin E and nearly 25 times more powerful than Vitamin C.
In 2001 Beckley launched Merlot Skin Care, utilizing the power of the grape seed in each unique formulation. Harnessing nature’s most powerful antioxidants, Merlot products work to fight free radicals – molecules caused by smoke, smog, pollution, stress, and UV rays – and protect skin against the signs of aging. From his first experiments in the garage to today, Beckley has built Merlot into a powerful line. Merlot Skin Care products have been praised for their high quality formulations and tremendous value. But the real secret is in the seed.  

Merlot sent me three products to try out.  I was most excited about the Lip Moisturizer!  I  opened up my tube right away to see how a lip moisturizer with grape seed oil could treat me!  My new lip moisturizer treated me like we were long lost friends.  I love this stuff!  My lips immediately were soft and the moisturizer wasn't absorbed right away.  I could go about my work for a while before needing to apply it again.  One interesting thing I did find about my tube of Merlot Lip Moisturizer was that when I rub my lips together, it feels a little grainy.  Not a bad feeling, just different. 


Merlot also sent me their Chin UP Neck Firming Cream.  This product intends to Tighten & Firm sagging skin on neck.  Improves tone & skin elasticity.  This couldn't have come at a better time.  With me losing some major weight over the summer, I have noticed that my neck was looking a little saggy and wrinkly.  Nobody wants that so of course I dove right on in with this product!  I have been using this cream every morning and night for a month and can feel a difference in the firmness of my neck.  I will continue to use this product for a long time.  No one wants me to have a wrinkly old turkey neck when I'm 40, right?


The last product Merlot asked me to review is their Anti-Wrinkle Cream.  Merlot's Anti-Wrinkle Cream has 11 Amino acids and intends to Improve elasticity, firm skin, and stimulate collagen.  This falls right into place with what I'm looking for!  I am telling you.  Merlot Natural Grape See Skin Care has read my inner most thoughts and they are working so hard to make me look my age!  This cream goes on smooth and is working with me to keep my wrinkles at bay.  I use this all over my body, even on those pesky stretchmarks from child birth.  I can feel a difference in my skin, but cannot see one.  How I feel is far more important to me at this point though.  I plan to use this product for a very long time as well.  


Merlot is a company I have no problem supporting and getting behind.  You should look them up online and on social media to learn more about them.  


Disclosure: A special thank you to Merlot for giving Sweet Cheeks and Savings this opportunity to work with them. We received these items free of charge from Merlot. No monetary compensation was received or offered, nor were we under any obligation to write about this product.  All opinions expressed are honest thoughts.  We were not offering any sales or taking orders for this item.  We will not receive any compensation in connection with any sales of this item.

**Since posting this review Merlot has sent a different tube of lip balm.  This tube of lip balm was not grainy.  The tube I received prior was not the normal quality of the product.  You will find a picture of the 2nd product below.....


28 comments:

  1. I've just started to see small wrinkles - especially when I smile, so I should definitley look into this.

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  2. Oh how nice!! I can't drink Merlot any longer but I sure can put it on my skin. I bet it smells wonderful and I sure do need it for my wrinkles.

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  3. How ironic! I pitched Merlot for my V-day event and will soon be working with them on a review. Your article really got me excited because they seem like an awesome company.

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  4. I love their night time moisturizer and lotion! Merlot really has good products.

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  5. When you lose a lot of weight=especially when you are older--skin sags--no doubt about it-just ask me! I really should look into this product after the results you seem to be having.

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  6. How cool. I always had this I'm 30 yet look 15 face but recently I started to notice my skin sag aroud my eyes and lids get a bit droopy. I'm going to be looking at getting some myself. I do hope this works for me as it does for you

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  7. anything with polyphenols from grapes is simply amazing!

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  8. While I am not a fan of Merlot wines, I think I could really love what Merlot does for the skin! These sound like fabulous products!

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  9. these sound like wonderful products and i hear grape seed is really good

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  10. Sounds like great products! :) Love to try that grape flavored lip balm.

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  11. Sounds like a very interesting company with good products. I'm closing on 40 and even though I have been blessed with a good skin, I think it's time to start taking better care of it.

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  12. I've never heard of this company, but I will be looking into them, especially that neck cream!

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  13. I haven't heard of this company. I would like to try the neck firming cream.

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  14. Wow.. Merlot sounds like a great product! I am always on the look out for neat skin care items.. And this one just fit the bill! Great review. Thanks for sharing :) Vinma

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  15. I haven't heard about this but it looks promising - grade seed are always a good ingredient.

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  16. I have heard of this and have it on my list to try this year. I can not wait until I get to order some.

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  17. Oh this sounds lovely I can only imagine the smell as well beautiful <3 x

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  18. I have heard amazing things about grape seed oil for skin care!

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  19. I never realized that grapes could be so good for your skin. I would definitely think of investing in these products for my skin care regimen.

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  20. I hate the way neck skin loosens up. I'll have to give that firming cream a try!

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  21. Seems like this is a great products I like using stuff with grapes flavored

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  22. Merlot skincare?! Now that just sounds amazing!

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  23. never heard of this product before. I have the skin of a teenager and i mean that as in i get pimples and i'm going on 30...lol would love to try some of the skin product to see if they are good for my skin

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  24. I am with you that how a product makes me feel is better than how it makes me look. Winter is rough on my skin (as well as most people) so I may have to check this out.

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  25. Now this is a skin care product I would really like to try. I did look at their website. I am wondering if they sell in the stores.

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  26. Sounds like a great product and I enjoyed reading the review you did. I could use something on my face. I have to be honest I have never heard of this company however I love the results you shared.

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  27. That lip moisturizer looks like something I would like to try. I am both intrigued and worried about the grainy part. I would try it just to see if I liked it or not.

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  28. I would love to try this! This has to be amazing for your skin!

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