Marie Veronique Organics Anti-Aging Oil Plus
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
I was very surprised to receive this bottle of Anti-Aging Oil Plus, complimentary with the samples of Marie Veronique Moisturizing Face Screen Plus from the company. I hadn’t mentioned anything to them, especially not that I’m quite fond of using oil on my face!
More than 20 different oils
Just looking at the ingredients alone, one would think that this Marie Veronique Organics Anti-Aging Oil Plus is super oily as it has more than twenty different types of carrier oils and essential oils including some of the most powerful ones with super antioxidant properties such as grapeseed oil, apricot kernel oil, borage oil, argan oil, emu oil, blackberry seed oil, evening primrose oil, rosehip seed oil, black raspberry seed oil, sea buckthorn oil, cranberry seed oil, just to name a few. But no, this anti-aging oil isn’t that much oilier than the ones I’m used to.
Thick but not overly greasy
I started using this only in the night, after toning my face. Just a few drops is sufficient to moisturize the entire face. I also use a little bit of it around my eye area. It’s thick all right, but it’s not particularly greasy and by morning, my face looks and feels fine, without any oily residue. I was initially afraid that this would be too heavy for my currently acne-prone face but after three weeks, I didn’t experience breakouts. I have one or two more new acne, but I know that’s because of some of the junk food I couldn’t resist taking.
Replenish and repair lipid barrier
Described as a product that combats aging with the most powerful oils, the Marie Veronique Organics Anti-Aging Oil + is said to provide the ultimate protection and repair of the lipid barrier with essential fatty acids from emu, krill and kiwi seed and has the ability to seal in moisture and leaves the skin supple, smooth and more refined. Personally, I love this because it works well for my combination skin type. I’ve also started using this on some days beneath my moisturizing sunscreen and I’m very happy with it. My cheeks don’t feel exceptionally dry so I believe it does prevent moisture loss and dehydration.
All natural ingredient list
The entire ingredient list is here: Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba oil), Vitus viniferi (grapeseed oil, expeller-pressed), Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam seed oil), Prunus armeniaca (apricot kernel oil), Borago officinalis (borage oil), Argania spinosa (argan oil), emu oil, Rubus fruticosus (blackberry seed oil), Oenotherus biennis (evening primrose oil), Rosa rubignosa (rosehip seed oil), Sclerocarya birrea (marula oil), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Rubus idaeus (black raspberry seed oil), Hippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn oil), Calophyllum inophyllum (Tamanu oil), Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry seed oil), Actinidia deliciosa (kiwi seed oil), Rosemary oleoresin, lecithin, lycopene, Euphasia superba (krill oil), Daucus carota (carrot seed) essential oil, Lavendula angustfolia (lavender) essential oil, Helichrysum italicum (helichrysum) essential oil, Rosa centifolia (rose absolute) essential oil, Citrus aurantium bigaradia (neroli) essential oil
Strong color and smell
So as you can see, it contains no harmful chemicals, no waxes that can clog pores, no water that can evaporate and dry out your skin, and no nut oils that can go rancid with UV exposure. The color of the oil is orange but it did not make my face more yellow upon application. In addition, it smells great but I have to say the scent would be considered quite sharp for those who are prefer scent free products. Another thing to note is that this Anti-Aging Oil Plus is easier to apply when your face is slightly damp, after washing or after applying your toner.
A little goes a long way
This 1oz bottle cost US$80 at the online store and those who do not like the emu oil may like to know that you can choose from the 100% Vegan formula which retails at US$70. Anyway, looking at the amount I need, I’m thinking this bottle is going to last me for at least six months!
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March 10th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
I notice it contains Lavender EO which is cytotoxic when used topically. It also increases photosensitivity. Although it’s probably in small amounts since it appears nearer the end of the list, I tend to avoid it.
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sesame Reply:
March 11th, 2010 at 10:13 am
As much as I avoid lavender, I wouldn’t be concerned about this one cos it’s almost listed at the end. Also, I use this mostly at night.
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March 11th, 2010 at 12:09 am
Sounds really good! I am so tempted to start on anti-aging skincare… Have been looking out for products other than the moisturizing ones.
I feel that buying directly from a brand is much better, cos they would have already done the R&D, such as Marie Veronique. So the 20 over oils and respective ratios are perfected. Rather than I buy pure oils and mix them myself. Too taxing on the brain for me too.
Good to keep my eye on this, as I age. =)
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sesame Reply:
March 11th, 2010 at 10:15 am
Yeah, mixing your own is probably more expensive if you have to get different types of oils too.
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March 11th, 2010 at 7:40 am
It sounds like a great product. One thing however bothering me is why it is sooo expensive? $80 for 1oz?? That’s insane, sorry. No harm intended, but our Sweetsation Therapy Ellasti*Belly Caviar Oil contains pretty much very same ingredients (which indeed do the same things and can be used on the face) but costs only $31 for 4oz of it. I see there are Rose and Neroli oils that are somewhat expensive, but still they can’t make a difference of $72 per 1oz. To my opinion this product is unreasonably overpriced. Just wanted to voice my input as manufacturer.
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sesame Reply:
March 11th, 2010 at 10:28 am
I took a look at your cavier oil and while the contents are not exactly similar but yes, they’re oils too and looks pretty good. But when it comes to price, I often see products priced higher because of branding, marketing and product positioning.
While I’m not saying that I agree with the price, but in this case, when something is packaged for the face, it’s also deem more premium by consumers? The contents of your product look fine for face but I’ll probably just keep to using it on my body though because of how it is positioned. That’s my opinion. Also the product packaging is different – the MV product comes in a glass bottle – it does give a better feel overall.
I also know some manufacturers do not want to price their product too low because some consumers also have the perception that cheap is not as good – although it may not always be true since some manufacturers geniunely want to bring good products to consumers within an affordable price range.
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March 12th, 2010 at 8:31 am
I agree about the product positioning and the difference between the face and body products. People are willing to spend more on their faces and believe that the more expensive-the better the miracle, so maybe that’s why it is so expensive. I don’t know how about MV but we follow a particular formula based on the cost of the ingredients used, to determine retail price, and try to make the price reasonable too while delivering great products. In current economy and growing cost of living more people would be willing to try something new at the lower price point. And I personally believe that I would rather sell 10 units at $20 each then 1 unit at $100, and hope for the best. I don’t know, maybe it’s just me, thinking from the point of view of consumer. And I still think that $80 for 1oz of product is too much.
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March 12th, 2010 at 10:15 am
Coincidentally, I was reading an article about positioning recently and I believe price point is something that is relative to consumers. Some do not want to buy cheaper items thinking that they are inferior (which may not be true) and so it depends on your premise in terms of marketing your product.
Personally, the price point of $80 for 1oz is okay based on the quality, my perception of the brand and the formula.
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March 12th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
I haven’t used this oil but it surely looks promosing! Her Creme De Jour is amazing and I am sure it is equally good. Pricing looks fine because 1oz oil can really last loooooooooong, ingredients look lovely:)
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March 13th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Yes, it looks like it’s going to last me at least six months or so.
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March 12th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
Sorry about the typo, I meant promising:)
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March 25th, 2010 at 10:53 am
I actually agree with Natalja, marketing and branding should not be a reason for sky-high prices. As a marketing executive myself, I know best that branding is really just a perception. It could- but most of the time does not really translate- into better quality products. A company may price high so that consumers perceive it to be of premium standard, but most of the time they go beyond that consumers need a premium price to be so that they may profit. E.g, we may feel that $100 is expensive enough for a face product but yet companies charge $150. It is a vicious cycle and if consumers allow companies to price high so that we feel better about the products we buy, we are just shooting ourselves in the foot. Sorry, personal opinion.
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April 5th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Any regimen you can start that takes full advantage of these oils is a benefit. My wife an I love this product in particular!
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June 24th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
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