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Home » Skincare » Cleanser » Just Trying: Marie Veronique Organics Anti-Aging Travel Kit

Just Trying: Marie Veronique Organics Anti-Aging Travel Kit

March 24, 2011 Paris B 18 Comments

I’d read a lot about Marie Veronique Organics skincare from Vivawoman. So much so, my interest was piqued. The problem was that earlier, Marie Veronique Organics did not ship here to Malaysia. I wrote in a few times to query but was told it was in progress so I decided to bide my time. One day, checking out the website again, I saw that Malaysia is now on their shipping list! The problem when I ordered (early 2011) is that when you try to checkout your order, Malaysia does not appear on the Destination Country list (it still doesn’t as of today) so I wrote in, and was told that they do ship here, but I’d have to email in my order. Update: Marie Veronique Organics now ships internationally though a third party – International Checkout.

So I did and received an invoice which I then proceeded to pay by Paypal. Lots of you have emailed me about using Paypal. I’ll write about that some day 🙂 International shipping is a flat rate of US$12 per order and its free for US$250 and up (Update: June 2011 No longer applicable 🙁 ) I wasn’t going to spend that much on a brand I’d never tried, so I just paid the shipping fee. There was a discount code too when I made my purchase so that softened the blow a little.

review marie veronique organics anti aging travel kit

Because I was new to the brand, I picked up the Anti-Aging Travel Kit (US$51). I thought it would be a good introduction to the brand. What you get is a Cleanser (choose between Gentle or Exfoliating) 30ml, Anti-Aging Mist 30ml, Anti-Aging Oil+ 7.5ml and Moisturizing Face Screen SPF30 15ml. The last item was the one I was most interested in.

If you are wondering why my photo only shows 3 items, its because I only just realised when I sat down to write this review, that my kit did not contain the Anti-Aging Oil+! I did wonder why there was no “moisturizer” included in the kit while I was using it, but I got so busy I didn’t check. I guess I could let them know, but its been so long since I ordered and received my products I wasn’t sure if they’d believe me 😛

So you’ll just read my thoughts based on my trial of the 3 products shown above.

Marie Veronique Organics Exfoliating Cleanser

review marie veronique organics exfoliating cleanser

I opted for the Exfoliating Cleanser. It is supposed to exfoliate dead skin cells, as the name suggests and in layman parlance, its a scrub. A very gentle scrub that I liked on my skin. It was not harsh and did not dry out my skin but it is not something I’d use everyday. I’d use it at max 3 times  a week, because I like the smell. It has a herbal aromatherapy scent that I find very relaxing. It comes in a glass bottle, but the sample does not have a pump and if you don’t use it after a while, it all clogs up and can’t pour out. So you have to shake vigorously before you can pour out the cleanser. Full size comes with a pump – thank goodness!

In a nutshell: I liked this cleanser but only used sparingly.

Marie Veronique Organics Anti-Aging Mist

This is for hydrating, based on the info on the website. Its a spray mist that you use after cleansing and is supposed to hydrate and firm up the skin, and provide anti-oxidant protection. Unlike many spray mists, this one needs to be shaken before you spritz to mix up the oils. It isn’t like those thermal water facial mists, in that this one does leave a layer on your skin for hydration purposes. It can get a little sticky. But I usually apply a moisturizer over it, since I did not have the Anti-Aging Oil+. The scent is nice too – there is a citrus zing to it.

In a nutshell: It feels and smells nice but the sticky feel takes some getting used to.

Marie Veronique Organics Moisturizing Face Screen SPF30 – No Tint

This was the one product I really wanted to try. What it is is a natural sunscreen with a very high zinc oxide content (20.6%). This got me worried. My skin seems to hate zinc oxide, never mind that its probably the best physical protector out there. So I paid a lot of attention to my skin while I was using this product. Happily, I did not react to it one bit. No clogged pores nor breakouts.

review marie veronique organics moisturizing face screen spf30 no tint

The sample comes in a dropper style slim bottle. The full size comes in a pump bottle, I believe. I found the texture takes some getting used to. It is a runny lotion that feels a little grainy and the texture reminds me of runny clay.The no tint version can leave a bit of a white cast if you apply too much. I resorted to using the tap-tap piano method for applying this sunscreen and it worked a treat! It applies a thin enough layer and does not look so thick. I was also given a little sample of the light tint version which also worked fine on my skin but was a little orangey. I prefer the no tint version.

The smell does take a bit of getting used to though. If you like herbal-y stuff like I do, you’d not be bothered by it one bit. If you don’t, then it sort of smells like a Chinese medicine shop LOL Not unpleasant, just unusual. The best thing I liked about this sunscreen is that it is not sticky. Not one tiny little bit. It does not dry out my skin, it does not make it oily, it just feels great.And because its not sticky or oily, it makes a nice base for makeup because you don’t have the oiliness of sunscreen fighting with the oiliness of foundation and turning you into the Gulf of Mexico after the BP oil spill 😛

Granted, its only SPF30 while I usually wear SPF50 but I’ll live. Its a really nice sunscreen and I might consider a repurchase in full size (US$40/60ml).

In a nutshell: I liked this suncreen and I will repurchase in full size.

Marie Veronique Organics Overall

I’m not very into organic or natural skincare but I did like the items I have tried from this brand. I like the scent in the products, which smells very natural and essential oil/aromatherapy based but I’m not sure if everyone will.

Shopping at the site is a bit of a challenge if your country is not listed in the checkout. They do actually ship to more countries than are listed at the Destination Country at the checkout page, so that is something they should look into. Most people won’t bother to email and ask if they will ship. US$12 might seem hefty shipping but its a flat rate so it really only makes sense to buy a few things or maybe share your order with friends. The use of glass brown bottles is a nice touch as well and the dispensers in the full size products – spray nozzle, pump – are hygienic.

If you are into natural and organic skincare, you might like how they are paraben free and the fact that they spell out specifically that their products contain no toxic ingredients, petroleum based products or nanoparticles. As these are natural products, it might be a good thing for them to specify a best by date so consumers know they shouldn’t be keeping it too long.

I guess that sorta sums up the pros and cons eh? 🙂

Pros: Moisturizing Face Screen (sunscreen) is not oily or greasy, Hygienic packaging, Natural, organic products

Cons: Only available online, Shipping to Malaysia isn’t listed at checkout, Pricey, Natural scent may not agree with everyone

Have you tried anything from Marie Veronique Organics? If you want to try, go for the travel kits. There are a 2 kits to suit different people (Anti-aging Travel Kit with sunscreen and Vegan Travel Kit without), and you get to have a feel of the range to see which products you might want to splurge on or continue using. And if you do, please check to ensure you receive everything in your kit! 🙂

Paris B

Marie Veronique Organics Anti-Aging Travel Kit retails at US$51. International Shipping is US$12 flat rate or free above US$250 purchase. Update: Marie Veronique Organics now ships internationally though a third party – International Checkout. Only available online at www.mvorganics.com and they accept Paypal.

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  1. xin says

    March 24, 2011 at 9:57 am

    i am interested in that mist! i just checked the site, its $35 for 120ml.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 24, 2011 at 10:10 am

      Its rather pricey, but it does really last because its a mist so it doesn’t go so quickly. I think you might like the face oil though

      Reply
      • xin says

        March 24, 2011 at 10:53 am

        i just checked the face oil, looks tempting.. hmmm but i still have 3/4 bottle for the REN oil 😛 so mist it is!

        Reply
  2. sesame says

    March 24, 2011 at 10:01 am

    Glad you like the Moisturizing Face Screen. It’s my HG daily sunscreen and just can’t stop raving about it.

    Pity you did not get to try the Anti-Aging Oil+. It’s a love for me. It’s perfect for me day and night. So far, those who tried either Anti-Aging Oil+ or the lower version of Anti-Aging Oil love them.

    Haha…I’m almost a walking ad for them. The exfoliating cleanser is addictive cos of the smell but like you, I don’t use every day. As for the mist, it’s okay but I still have a quarter bottle left. :p

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    • ParisB says

      March 24, 2011 at 10:11 am

      LOL!! I just had to try it after all your raves and its really nice so no regrets 🙂 I’ll probably end up getting the full size sunscreen and I might give the face oil a go too. I don’t think I’ve used a face oil before, other than that Kiehl’s one so it will be interesting 🙂

      Reply
  3. domncroxd says

    March 24, 2011 at 10:20 am

    morning Paris. Reckon the oil would be good for oily skin?

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 24, 2011 at 10:43 am

      Morning! Erm… since I didn’t try the oil I wouldn’t know. Sorry! 🙁

      Reply
  4. Emily says

    March 24, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    I’ve been eyeing that Marie Veronique sunscreen for the longest time now! I’m thinking of getting it, especially since your review seems to be good! 🙂

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      March 24, 2011 at 3:40 pm

      It really does work for me – isn’t oily at all which is really something 🙂 I hope you like it too if you get it.

      Reply
  5. espenine says

    March 24, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    The Moisturising Face Screen can be challenging to apply because it dries fast and may leave skin in patches if it is not blended out properly. However, I managed to solve this problem by adding few drops of either the Anti-Aging Oil or Treatment Oil as emulsion. The MVO oils work very well with the sunscreen.

    My HG sunscreen is the MVO Anti-Aging Day Serum SPF 20. It has good ingredients, easy to blend and serves well as a make-up base. I never leave home without it!

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    • ParisB says

      March 24, 2011 at 3:42 pm

      I agree its rather challenging – the first time I used it, I spent so much time trying to get everything even. But that tap tap method works for this one and its a lot quicker too 🙂 Thanks for sharing your HG sunscreen. It does sound pretty good! I’m not sure I can get my head around an SPF20 but we’ll see 🙂

      Reply
      • espenine says

        March 24, 2011 at 9:39 pm

        I had wished to make the Moisturising Face Screen my HG but the application can be a hit or miss, and more likely to be a miss when rushing in the mornings.

        Hence the Anti-Aging Day Serum SPF 20 is easy for workdays when I am primarily hiding in the office. But if I’m going outdoors I will make extra time and apply the Moisturising Face Screen.

        Reply
  6. Mai says

    March 30, 2011 at 12:49 pm

    Hi Paris,

    You mentioned that the Face Screen in Light Tint is abit orangey. Do you mind swatching it? I understand from Sesame that the No Tint leaves a slight whitecast so don’t think i should be buying that since i have medium skin tone. I was betting on the Light Tint but judging from your post maybe i need the Medium Tint.

    Please swatch will ya 🙂

    Cheers,
    Mai

    Reply
  7. jean says

    May 10, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    hey,
    just wondering.. hw did u get them to ship it to malaysia btw ?
    i got to know bout this product just a while ago from a friend.. and tempted to try it out..

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 10, 2011 at 9:10 pm

      Hi, as per the post, if Malaysia isnt a destination, write in and they’ll invoice you through paypal.

      Reply
  8. Kim says

    August 26, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    Hi ParisB, I was looking up on Marie Veronique when I stumbled across your blog. This has been very informative so far.
    I’m keen to try the moisturising face screen. Are you/do you know anyone who’s interested to purchase their products? Shipping charges is minimum USD24, so I’m trying to look around if anyone else wants to buy too. Paying USD24 on shipping charges for a USD40 product makes me think twice about buying it.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      September 4, 2011 at 11:27 am

      Ouch! 🙁 Its a right pity about the new higher shipping costs – many of us are missing out on trying this brand (and I’m not replenishing either due to the shipping) 🙁 The other option is purchasing over $240 for free international shipping but that’s a bummer too if you aren’t familiar with the products.

      Reply

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