Last year, I wrote about MEG 21 Bright & Firm Eye Treatment from Dynamis Skincare, a clinical skincare company whose product line was developed as a result of research on diabetes. The research focused on a process called glycation that takes place in the body, even in skin cells, that occurs with the metabolism of sugar, especially white sugar and processed foods. Glycation results in inflammation, decreased production of collagen, and the production of free radicals that create oxidative stress on cells. These conditions contribute to the aging of skin.
Additional research that the company undertook resulted in the development of Supplamine, a unique, patented combination of natural amino acids and a substitute sugar that does not cause oxidative stress, or free radicals in skin cells. Supplamine has been shown to boost collagen production; soften wrinkles, even skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation and age spots. That definitely got my attention!
Recently, I received MEG 21 Moisturizing Cleanser and Moisturizing Toner to try out.
MEG 21 Clean & Clear Moisturizing Cleanser
MEG 21 Moisturizing Cleanser is a “balanced blend of gentle cleansers and botanicals (that) lifts away dirt, unclogs pores and protects your skin cells, leaving your skin nourished. With Trinity Tea Complex and Soapbark to clean and hydrate skin, MEG 21 Moisturizing Cleanser also contains Supplamine to inactivate toxic sugars.”
The key ingredients provide important benefits for healthy skin:
- Supplamine: Patented ingredient that stops and/or reverses glycation, inflammation and metabolic oxidation caused by toxic sugars in the skin
- Glycerin: a substance found naturally in skin that attracts and retains moisture to help maintain a healthy skin barrier
- Soap Bark Extract: a natural lipophilic surfactant (fat attracting cleanser) with deep cleansing, anti-acneic, anti-inflammatory benefits that cleans while maintaining healthy moisture levels in skin
- Bilberry Leaf Extract: a source of flavonoids and antioxidants
Under the silver cap, the tall slim plastic bottle has a pump to easily dispense the cleanser. The cleanser is a delight to use. It has a light, sweet floral scent that is not overpowering. It smells like a spring garden in the bottle. When I first put the cleansing lotion on my face, I can smell the scent faintly, and then it’s gone. The lotion is the perfect consistency to use with my Foreo Luna, or to use by massaging onto my face using circular motions. This gentle cleanser feels so good on my skin. It rinses clean, but doesn’t dry out my skin. Yay!
MEG 21 Refine & Refresh Moisturizing Toner
MEG 21 Moisturizing Toner, used after cleansing, was developed to help skin get ready to accept the benefits of skincare products applied after cleansing such as serum and/or moisturizers. For years, I skipped toners because I didn’t really understand their role. Now that I know that using a quality toner helps the skincare products that remain on my skin work harder, I seldom skip that important step.
The Moisturizing Toner contains Supplamine, Sodium Hyaluronate to maintain moisture, Multi Fruit Acids for gentle exfoliation, Trinity Tea Complex to fight free radicals, Arnica to reduce irritation, Calendula to soothe and heal skin, and an Amino Acid-rich antioxidant complex to accelerate skin cell repair.
The toner has the same delightful scent as the cleanser. I spray the toner on a cotton pad and apply it to my skin. It’s heaven! My skin feels so clean, plumped and smooth afterwards.
Although I haven’t been using this dynamic duo long enough to measure long term skincare benefits, from an aesthetic standpoint, I love them. They’re feminine, gentle and soothing. And I’m depending on them to set the stage for the serum and moisturizers that I wear during the day and at night.
Both products contain 6 oz./170 g, and each is priced at $36.
MEG 21 On HSN
I’m excited to announce that on Thursday, March 10 at 7pm EST, Dr. Annette Tobia, founder and CEO of MEG 21 with Supplamine, is going to appear on HSN’s Beauty Report, hosted by Amy Morrison. I’m eager to listen to what Dr. Tobia has to say about the research, glycation and, of course, the MEG 21 products that she and her team have developed. In addition, this is the first time that MEG 21, a top tier clinical skincare brand, will have its best selling skincare products, including the two that I am currently using, for sale on HSN:
- MEG 21 Face Treatment
- MEG 21 Eye Treatment
- MEG 21 Hand Treatment
- MEG 21 Moisturizing Cleanser
- MEG 21 Moisturizing Toner
Woo hoo! I love shopping the Beauty Report on HSN, fun and easy peasy. I’ve got my sights set on the MEG 21 Hand Treatment because I’m bound and determined to fade the sun damage and age spots on the tops of my hands, and that is supposed to be Supplamine’s strong suit!
So don’t forget to tune in to HSN on Thursday night at 7pm EST to see Dr. Annette Tobia and to pick up these great MEG 21 skincare products 😀
Both sounds absolutely lovely, Allison! The one and only toner that actually made a difference to my skin is L’Oreal Age Perfect Anti-Fatigue toner. It made my skin looks and feels really fresh and keeps it hydrated too. MEG21 toner seems to have the same effect, definitely something that I will check out.
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I haven’t tried the L’Oreal Age Perfect Anti-Fatigue Toner, but it sounds like a life saver! As you may know, that brand is one of my favorites too 🙂
I’ve never heard of this brand before! I do love me some toner though!
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MEG21 is a clinical skincare company based in Pennsylvania with products that fight aging by attacking the effects of sugar metabolism on skin cells. It’s very interesting to read about their research that came out of diabetes research. Their products rock and they’re going to be on HSN for the first time on Thursday 🙂
These both sound nice! I like the idea of a moisturizing spray toner. So refreshing!
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I wish I could get into spraying my face, but I can’t so I settle for spraying it on a cotton pad. The scent and feel are heaven!
This sounds like good stuff. I need to try it.
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MEG21 is a terrific, research-based, clinical skincare brand. Great results!
I love your skincare review on these two products..I want to try them myself! 🙂
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MEG21 is a good brand to get to know. I’m psyched to see the CEO and founder of the company on HSN on Thursday!
I’d love to hear more about this glycation process and how this skincare works, so I’ll have to check out that HSN webcast! The cleanser sounds perfect for my aging, oily skin.
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I am trying to find out what time Beauty Report is televised on Thursday because I’d like to hear Dr. Tobia speak to. Since I first tried their products last year, I’ve been seeing more brands talk about glycation. Since she was connected to the original research, I’d like to find out more from the horse’s mouth too! Based on the three products I’ve tried so far, MEG21 is a very good brand
Both products sound really wonderful. The technology associated with the Supplamine sounds really effective in fighting glycation. I definitely think that I would spray the toner into a cotton ball or pad as well.
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Definitely so much neater on the cotton pad!
Toxic Sugars?! More to worry about =( I like that the cleanser didn’t dry you out!
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Ain’t it the truth?!
I’ve never heard of this brand either. Sounds like it has some really good ingredients. I wish there were more hours in the day, weeks in the month, etc to try out all of the skin care products that I want to. I’ll look into this and try to watch HSN.
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I’m trying to find out what time Beauty Report on HSN is on Thursday coz I need to spread the word and I’d definitely like to hear the CEO/Founder talk about their research and products herself.
Both items sound wonderful!
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I’m enjoying them. Gentle and the floral scent is a harbinger of spring!
Moisturizing cleanser, those are the magic words for me. This sounds like a great combo.
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I use this lotion cleanser along with my Foreo Luna for Sensitive Skin, and it’s the perfect consistency. A good find! And I love the toner!
I have never heard of this brand but the ingredient list sounds fabulous. I would love this cleanser, too. It sounds gentle enough for my skin
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It’s a really nice cleansing lotion that’s perfect for me to use on my sensitive skin along with my Foreo Luna. I think you’d like it!
That cleanser sounds great!
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It’s a perfect cleanser to accompany my Foreo Luna
I like the sound of these!
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They’re very nice! MEG21 is a great clinical skincare brand!
I thought about reviewing them but I’ve got so much skincare to use first. They sound really nice though.
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I know what you mean, Marcia. I’ve been asking skincare companies to loop back with me in a couple of months. But I picked the cleanser and toner because I don’t need weeks to test those out the way I do a serum or moisturizer. I think these might be a bit too floral for you so you probably made the right decision
I’ve never heard of this line! I’ll have to check it out!
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MEG21 is a clinical skincare brand that’s definitely worth getting to know! It’s widely available on the best skincare websites, but hopefully it’ll find a new home on HSN starting on Thursday night 🙂
I like the scientific basis used by this brand. I am intrigued to try it
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I’ve liked the 3 products I’ve tried so far. I hope I can catch Dr. Tobia on HSN Beauty Report because I’d love to listen to her explain the science of glycation on which the brand was developed
I’ve heard about the brand (probably from your blog 😀 ) and these two products sound like something that I should try!
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They are the perfect cleansing duo for spring, Leelo!
I’ve always skipped toners because I’ve found them drying, but this has moisturizing IN the name…. clearly I need to try it 😉
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I felt that same way that you do, Chelsea, for a long time. Then I started using toners for dry skin like one from Paula’s Choice. I also like rose water, but I prefer to get the anti aging benefits that I can get from PC or from this lovely Moisturizing Toner from MEG21. Now I use a toner every night
A good toner is a must for me! My skin often feels a little tight after cleansing, so wiping it with some toner helps keep the moisture in until I can reach for my creams and lotions.
I’ve become a fan of toners too. I also like the fact that they help serums do a better job.
Hmmm… I don’t recall hearing about this brand before – it is new to me. But I am all about a moisturizing anything and it seems like the Toner is a great one judging from your review. I think I’ll give it a gander and check out the line. 🙂
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MEG21 is a clinical skincare brand sold on many great skincare sites like Dermstore, Skincare by Alana, Skin1, but hopefully their appearance on HSN will help put them on the map
I haven’t used their cleanser, but I’ve used the toner and their serum. They make some great products!
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I especially love the toner. It smells so great and gives my skin more than rosewater alone. Excited for them to be on HSN!
I’ll be tuning in to learn about these products,they sound wonderful.I just purchased Paulas Choice Resist toner and honestly I’m loving it! I’m actually considering buying more from the line, QVC had an interesting 4 piece set that sold out before I could decide lol.
Laura, the HSN broadcast was a couple of weeks ago and I have a link to it but you need Dropbox to open it. I like both MEG-21 products but lately I’ve been using cleansing balm cleansers that remove my makeup. Of the duo that I tried, the toner (that you don’t need since you just bought on my Paula’s Choice) is my favorite – I love the rose scent, the spray, and the added ingredients that make it more than a mere rosewater toner. I love Paula’s Choice skincare as well because she truly has something for every skin type and skin issue!. I have a product from her Resist line, but for my dry skin I use the Skin Recovery products.