InstaNatural is a brand that was new to me. I had an opportunity to try out two of their facial skincare products through my participation in Tomoson.com. I received InstaNatural Age-Defying Skin Clearing Serum, and I also chose Moroccan Rose Water.
Age-Defying Skin Clearing Serum
I must say I am becoming a vitamin C serum aficionado. I have tried so many of them over the past year or so. Each one seems to differ and shine in its own way.
InstaNatural Age-Defying Skin Clearing Serum has a number of key ingredients that offer several important benefits:
- 20% vitamin C: evens skintone, brightens
- 3.5% niacinamide: improves elasticity, evens skintone, enhances barrier function
- 2.5% retinol: antioxidant, improves discolorations and wrinkles
- 2% salicylic acid: aids in exfoliation, helps clear up acne by shedding skin cells and opening up pores, helps in photo-aging.
The first three of the four key ingredients are really important in taking care of and improving my mature skin. Although I don’t have blemishes, I may even be getting some benefits in terms of treating photo-aging (my dark spots!) with the salicylic acid, and the gentle formula is not hurting my skin in any way. This cocktail of ingredients is pretty much exactly what I was looking for!
I’ve been using InstaNatural Age-Defying Skin Clearing Serum for about a month. I liked it immediately because:
- It is the perfect weight for my dry skin: it’s not too thick but not thin.
- It has a pleasant light citrusy scent.
- It instantly brightens my skin.
It comes in a dark blue apothecary glass bottle to protect the efficacy of the ingredients. And it has a dropper. Because the serum itself is not too thick, it’s easy to use: it’s not gloppy and it’s not runny. It’s the perfect viscosity.
In sum, I’ve found another terrific serum that I love!
InstaNatural Age-Defying Skin Clearing Serum contains1 fl. oz./30 ml. It’s made in the U.S., and it is cruelty-free. It is sold on Amazon. Presently, it’s on sale for $23.45. There’s a link at the bottom in case you’re interested.
Moroccan Rose Water
The folks at InstaNatural asked me if I’d like to try out another product, and without hesitation, I chose their Morcoccan Rose Water.
I don’t typically use toner, or at least I hadn’t since I was a teen or in my early 20s. Last year, a friend gave me some rose water toner from Whole Foods, and I used it a few times.
InstaNatural Moroccan Rose Water just blew me away! Have you ever been to the Alhambra in Grenada, Spain? It has many gardens including several beautiful rose gardens.
InstaNatural Moroccan Rose Water brings me right back to the rose gardens of the Alhambra. The scent of this rose water is incredible. It’s like pure roses. Not grandmotherly in the least.
It has two key benefits for me:
- It makes my skin feel like velvet. Rose water is naturally calming and soothing.
- It has the most calming, relaxing scent. My stress melts away when I use it.
Another benefit that I hadn’t previously known is that it preps my skin for the serum. Great!
InstaNatural Morcocan Rose Water is 100% pure and natural rose water. That’s it. It contains 4 fl. oz./120 ml. It is appropriate for all skin types including sensitive skin. Supposedly, it makes hair soft and shiny, but I don’t want to use it up on my hair!
Like the other products from InstaNatural, it’s cruelty-free and made in the U.S. It is also available on Amazon for about $12.75, well worth it!
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
This sounds like a fabulous serum!
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I was concerned about using a serum that had salicylic acid as one of the ingredients, but supposedly it helps with sun damage and I love the other ingredients as well as the scent and the viscosity of the serum. But the superstar is the Moroccan Rosewater. OMG, I could wear it as perfume it smells so heavenly!
Vitamin C-based skincare is the best! I’m getting to the Alhambra next summer for sure, along with my graduation reunion and Waterloo’s 200th!
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You will love the Alhambra. I hope the roses will be in bloom for your visit!
Beautiful pics! The roses are stealing the show!
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I had hoped the roses would. The Alhambra is a gorgeous place with roses, wisteria and running water everywhere in addition to the beautiful architecture and natural setting. The Moroccan Rosewater literally smells like fresh roses. It’s one of the best products I’ve tried all year!
I am sure this scent is luxurious! <3 Sounds like such a great product. 🙂
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Both have lovely scents, but the Moroccan Rosewater is one of the best products I’ve used all year. I adore it!
I love Vitamin C Serum and this one sounds amazing!
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InstaNatural Age Defying and Skin Clearing Serum really is an interesting one, Gio. I do love it, one of my faves. I didn’t think that salicylic acid was necessary or even good for my older skin, but supposedly it helps with sun damage so I’ll go with it. And I love that it has niacinamide. Plus the scent and viscosity of the product are perfect for me. Some it’s one of my faves so far. But the real star is the Moroccan Rosewater. I could drink it and use it as cologne coz it smells like heaven! No joke.
Those rose gardens look beautiful and these products sound like good ones 🙂
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You should go to see the Alhambra while you are living in Europe, Leelo. It is spectacular! And the Moroccan Rosewater literally smells like fresh, real roses. It is one of the best products I’ve tried in ages!
I love roses .. so would be interested in checking out the rose water. I’m trying to use more natural products so will looking at the brand.
Monica.
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Monica, I absolutely adore the Moroccan Rosewater. It’s one of my favorite products of 2014. It blows away the rosewater toner I got at Whole Foods. I would wear it as a cologne but I love the way it makes my skin feel!
Breathtaking pictures! The serum sounds really amazing, Allison!
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Thank you, Lola! The Alhambra is beautiful, and the other roses are from my garden. I love roses, and though they can be tricky to grow, they are worth it. And the Moroccan Rosewater smells just like a rose garden or the old-fashioned kind of roses that have a real scent. I adore this product!
These products both sound lovely! But especially the serum. How long do you think you’ll last with a bottle?
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I am estimating about 2 months or so, Deborah. I’ve been using it twice a day for about a month, and it looks like I’m halfway down the bottle. It contains 1 ounce like the majority of serums I’ve purchased.
I’m pretty convinced I need the Rose Water Toner!
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You do, Tina! It is one of my favorite products of 2014. The scent and the way my skin feels after using it are to die for!
I’ve tried another product from Insta Natural and it was amazing. This serum isn’t for me but it sounds lovely.
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I was afraid this serum wouldn’t be right for my dry, sensitive skin because of the salicylic acid but it is completely gentle. In fact, it has turned out to be one of my favorites serums. But the real surprise was the Moroccan Rosewater. I absolutely adore it!
They both sound great!! Nice review!
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Thanks, Jess! I love ’em both, but the Moroccan rosewater is divine 🙂
I want to try the rose water!
The Moroccan Rosewater is heaven, Eugenia!
I’ve never heard of this brand, it sounds awesome. The Moroccan Rose Water sounds right up my alley!!!
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Judy, the Moroccan Rosewater is divine! You should give it a try. It’s such a nice affordable treat. I’m thinking of buying it to give as little gifts or stocking stuffers. The scent is heavenly
These sound outstanding and I am all for Vitamin C in my skincare.
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I love both the products: that the serum has niacinaminde in with the vit C, and the rosewater is just killer, heavenly, divine!
The rose water serum sounds divine!
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That’s exactly what the rosewater is: divine, Kristin!
<3 serums. I so need to try more!
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If you do, put this one on your list: having retinol and niacinamide in addition to the vitamin C & HA is a very good thing. And it smells good too!
Both products sound great! The Rose Water sounds similar to the Thayer’s Rose toner. I’m currently using it and love how soothing it is.
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I’m glad you have a rosewater that you love too, Bailey 🙂
My review for these goes up tomorrow, lol! I also loved both of these. The smell of the rose water is amazeballs.
I’m glad you loved ’em too, Nidia! I’m eager to read your review 🙂
Beautiful photos! I want to start adding rose water to my routine.
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Thank you, Miranda! I love taking pix of roses, especially my own. Rosewater is a wonderful and affordable toner. Although they are both 100% pure rosewater, the InstaNatural Moroccan Rosewater smells so much lovelier than the rosewater I bought at Whole Foods. Is it the power of suggestion? Who knows but I love it.
I like rosewater so this sounds promising.
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This particular brand, Kathryne, has the best scent I’ve tried yet, and it leaves my skin feeling like velvet. It’s divine!
hahahaha – I’m working on my posts for these. lol I love Instanatural products and have been very impressed.
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No kidding! The same ones? They asked me to pick another product in addition to the Age Defying Serum, and I couldn’t resist the rosewater. And wow, do I love it! And the serum is one of my faves, too. I’d be happy to try some of the other InstaNatural products after this good experience.
They sound really good ! My mom use to be hooked on rose water, I want to give it a try.
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You should some day, Betzy. It is not old-fashioned, and it smells incredible!
These sound awesome!
They both are awesome!
The serum sounds great and should be highly effective for most skin types based on the actives.
I was surprised about the salicylic acid not being harsh and actually having a benefit for my older skin. I agree, it’s a good serum for all skin types.
This sounds divine!
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The rosewater is definitely heaven!
I need that Rose Water in my life.
Yes, you do need the rosewater, Laura!
What a nice serum!
It’s one of my favorite serums, perfect for my skin!
I like using products with rose water, and at one point even used pure rose water as a toner. You got some really nice products there!
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That’s how I use the rosewater too, Anastasia, as a toner!
Those roses are gorgeous!
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Thank you, Stephanie! The roses that were not from the Alhambra were from my garden. Sad to see the growing season come to an end.