Miessence Review and Giveaway

June 14, 2009

The most important factor in protecting ourselves from skin damage and possible skin cancer is wearing an SPF sunscreen daily.  Using a good sunscreen is only the beginning, but to find a good sunscreen that is actually good for you is the key.

I have found a sunscreen that is 100% good for you, contains no artificial chemicals and can be used on your whole family.The Miessence Organics Reflect Outdoor Balm comes in SPF 15 and is USDA Certified Organic.  My family and I have been using the sunscreen for about two weeks now and I really love it.  I was really skeptical when I first saw the color of the sunscreen which is a silver gray color. One reason I never wore sunscreen growing up was because the only sunscreens available would turn my brown skin almost chalky white. I didn’t like the fact that you could actually see I was wearing sunscreen because it didn’t blend in. Unlike sunscreens of my childhood, the Misessence Reflect Outdoor Balm goes on so smooth and blends into your skin with a soft powdery feel and then disappears!

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It contains all natural minerals and organic olive oil to keep your skin soft and supple. One-hundred percent of thier ingredients are beneficial. The Miessence Reflect Balm contains “natural Vitamin E, beta carotene and polygonum extract to protect the skin from premature ageing and prevent damage caused by the elements.”

I love the fact that when I read the label I was able to actually read and understand in plain English what the sunscreen is made of. I understand the words; olive, coconut, shea butter, beeswax, oat, vitamin E, rosemary and (the most important one) organic. You can see a full list of ingredients here on the Miessence website.

Miessense is 100% organic and we all know using organics supports the farmers who don’t pollute our environment with artificial fertilizers and pesticides. It has a pleasant smell which isn’t overpowering in any way.
Miessence has a broad range of facial care, body care, hair care, oral care, and  baby care products.

31501We had the chance to review one of their baby products, The Baby Bottom Mist. Which is officially a new hit in our household! It comes in a 1 oz spray bottle that fits perfectly in your hand. Just a couple sprays of the mist delivers a soothing and calming nappy are salve (for the diaper area). This is great for keeping those diaper rash areas soothed and with the mist there is no need to touch! I really wish I knew of  this when my 2-year-old, Faith, was a baby.   It was always messy dealing with those creams and I’m sure so uncomfortable  for her. The Baby Bottom Mist is not only hygienic, but also very convenient. It is “beneficial for itches, rashes, nicks, scrapes and cuts, sunburn, windburn and other skin irritations. Helps to restore skin to its natural healthy softness.”

The Baby Bottom Mist is a must-have and so is the Reflect Outdoor Balm!! Thanks to Miessence Organics you can WIN a Baby Bottom Mist and Reflect Outdoor Balm of your own! (Value: $44)

Here’s How to Enter!

(You MUST complete the first entry to qualify for the additional entries)

Entry #1 : Visit the Miessence website, browse around and leave a comment answering this question;  If you had a $25 gift certificate to spend at Miessence, what would you buy and why?

Extra Entries – #1 must be done first.

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Discover the benefits of organic skin care through Miessence Organics. Miessence uses 100% beneficial and all natural USDA Certified Organic ingredients. Read about the experience mom blogger Kalisha at UV Skinz had with the Miessence Reflect Outdoor Balm and Baby Bottom Mist and enter the giveaway to WIN each of them for yourself!  Giveaway ends June 21st.

One winner will be chosen!

*I will be using a random number generator (random.org) to select the winner. The winner will be emailed and also announced on here on Monday June 22, 2009.

  • Contest ends at 11:59pm on Sunday June 21,2009. If the prize is not claimed in 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. (Good reason to subscribe in reader–so you don’t miss the chance to claim your prize!)

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95 Comments

  • 1. Debra Jo  |  June 14, 2009 at 7:32 pm

    I would love to try the Reflect Outdoor Balm. I’m always on the lookout for a good natural sunscreen, as I’m allergic to conventional ones. I also like the natural ones for my children.

  • 2. Debra Jo  |  June 14, 2009 at 7:58 pm

    I signed up for the newsletter. Thanks for a great giveaway!

  • 3. Debra Jo  |  June 14, 2009 at 7:59 pm

    I signed up for the newsletter.

  • 4. Debra Jo  |  June 14, 2009 at 7:59 pm

    Newsletter

  • 5. Debra Jo  |  June 14, 2009 at 8:00 pm

    Newsletter again. I really appreciate sites like this where you have great products and info.

  • 6. Debra Jo  |  June 14, 2009 at 8:00 pm

    Newsletter entry.

  • 7. Debra Jo  |  June 14, 2009 at 8:01 pm

    I blogged about this.

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  • 18. Collette  |  June 15, 2009 at 7:09 am

    I would buy the gentle exfoliant. All of their products look amazing! Thanks for letting me know about this!

  • 19. alicia ely  |  June 15, 2009 at 8:04 am

    Rainforest Air Freshener
    i would love my house to smell CLEAN

  • 20. alicia ely  |  June 15, 2009 at 8:05 am

    i receive the newsletter

  • 21. alicia ely  |  June 15, 2009 at 8:06 am

    tweeted!
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  • 23. Tracy Lewis  |  June 15, 2009 at 9:08 am

    I would love to try the Purifying Cleanser for my oily skin.

    Great contest, thanks so much!

  • 24. MiEssence Product Giveaways « Organics are healthier for you and for the Earth.  |  June 15, 2009 at 11:50 am

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  • 25. alicia ely  |  June 15, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    I would buy the gentle exfoliant. i have joined their site as i love this stuff

  • 26. sara  |  June 15, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    I like the Baby Bottom Mist because sometimes we don’t really need creams and they make such a mess. This would be a great alternative

  • 27. sara  |  June 15, 2009 at 8:56 pm

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  • 34. Miessence Organics; One Outdoor Reflect Balm SPF 15 and one Baby Bottom Mist. | Mom Giveaways  |  June 16, 2009 at 6:49 pm

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  • 35. Katrina  |  June 17, 2009 at 5:38 am

    I like the sunscreen for my daughter…I am picky with stuff on put on her body

  • 36. Marianna  |  June 18, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    I’d love to try the balancing moisturizer – I’m not getting any younger nor am I using any moisturizer right now and I figure it’s probably past time to start!

  • 37. Belinda  |  June 18, 2009 at 11:42 pm

    The Intensive Body Cream would be my pick because it contains shea butter and has a amber scent.
    Thanks!

  • 38. MRS.MOMMYY  |  June 19, 2009 at 1:54 am

    sunscreen for sure

  • 39. Linda Lansford  |  June 19, 2009 at 8:10 am

    I will buy Lemon Myrtle Shampoo (Normal to Oily Hair) because I like to tryout shampoos

  • 40. Brandon Ralston  |  June 19, 2009 at 8:37 am

    I would get the rainforest air freshener because I have a smoker living in my house.

  • 41. Pamela S  |  June 19, 2009 at 9:08 am

    I’d like to try the Rejuvenating Cleanser. Thanks.

  • 42. Sally  |  June 19, 2009 at 10:20 am

    I would love to try the sunscreen! It sounds great! I love all the natural ingedients they list.

  • 43. Sally  |  June 19, 2009 at 10:20 am

    I subscribe to the UV Skinz newsletter

  • 44. Sue  |  June 19, 2009 at 11:55 am

    I would buy the mineral mask and soothing facial cleanser samples, if I had $25 to spend.

  • 45. Meredith  |  June 19, 2009 at 11:57 am

    I would get the Protect Hair Repair, it sounds great.

  • 46. Meredith  |  June 19, 2009 at 11:59 am

    Tweet! https://twitter.com/meredycat/status/2242274322

  • 47. Anissa  |  June 19, 2009 at 12:02 pm

    I would love the skin essentals pack purifying

  • 48. Erin  |  June 19, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    I would get the Baby Barrier Balm!

  • 49. Erin  |  June 19, 2009 at 1:33 pm

    Posted on my blog:

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  • 50. Jennifer  |  June 19, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    I would get the garnet exfoliant, I could really use another exfoliating scrub!

  • 51. Denyse  |  June 19, 2009 at 2:46 pm

    I’d get the Household Cleaning Pck- BioPure Conc & MiEnv 250ml Btle.

  • 52. dianne  |  June 19, 2009 at 2:48 pm

    I’d try the Rejuvenating Cleanser (dry/mature skin) because I need it and my skin is definately aging.

  • 53. beth shepherd  |  June 19, 2009 at 4:30 pm

    I would love to win. I like the Rejuvenating Cleanser. I am always on the hunt for a good cleaner.
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

  • 54. susan varney  |  June 19, 2009 at 5:37 pm

    Lemon Myrtle Shampoo mverno@roadrunner.com

  • 55. Green Yak on Etsy  |  June 19, 2009 at 8:34 pm

    I’d buy the baby body powder as a baby shower gift!

  • 56. Erma  |  June 20, 2009 at 5:44 am

    I would get the Desert Flower Shampoo (Normal to Dry Hair) cause my hair is dry and frizzy and I think this could work.

  • 57. Dustin McKellar  |  June 20, 2009 at 7:53 am

    I’d love the rejuvenating cleanser.

  • 58. Jen  |  June 20, 2009 at 9:36 am

    if I won $25 dollars I would choose the exfoliant!

  • 59. Gabriel J.  |  June 20, 2009 at 9:48 am

    I like the Protect Hair Repair.

  • 60. Eve  |  June 20, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    I would buy the Refillable Foaming Hand Soap

  • 61. kristi blackstone  |  June 20, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    Travel Size Skin Essentials Pack – Purifying, I’d put it towards this! I’d love to win

  • 62. shawna  |  June 20, 2009 at 4:40 pm

    I would like to try the baby bottom mist.

  • 63. DENISE  |  June 20, 2009 at 8:09 pm

    I would love to try the Mineral Mask. My face is calling for some treatment like that. Thank you!

  • 64. Sheila R  |  June 20, 2009 at 9:58 pm

    I would get some baby barrier balm.
    ilovebabynoah707@yahoo.com

  • 65. Sheila R  |  June 20, 2009 at 10:01 pm

    I am signed up for the UV SKINZ newsletter #1
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  • 66. Sheila R  |  June 20, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    I am signed up for the UV SKINZ newsletter #2
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    I am signed up for the UV SKINZ newsletter #3
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    I am signed up for the UV SKINZ newsletter #4
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    I am signed up for the UV SKINZ newsletter #5
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  • 70. Jennifer gersch  |  June 21, 2009 at 1:54 am

    Honey Translucent Foundation (medium skin)because it protects against free radicals

  • 71. Lisa Taylor  |  June 21, 2009 at 10:28 am

    I would buy the Buzz Free Zone Personal Spray because we have a lot of barbqs outside during the summer months and I hate for the kids to get bit but hate spraying them with yucky chemicals even more

  • 72. Lisa  |  June 21, 2009 at 11:11 am

    If I had a $25 gift certificate to spend at Miessence, I’d put it towards the Baby Cream Wash, it looks very gentle for my baby’s skin!

  • 73. Lisa  |  June 21, 2009 at 11:15 am

    I follow UV Skinz through Bloglines.

  • 74. Lisa  |  June 21, 2009 at 11:17 am

    I signed up for the UV Skinz newsletter #1

  • 75. Lisa  |  June 21, 2009 at 11:17 am

    I signed up for the UV Skinz newsletter #2

  • 76. Lisa  |  June 21, 2009 at 11:17 am

    I signed up for the UV Skinz newsletter #3

  • 77. Lisa  |  June 21, 2009 at 11:17 am

    I signed up for the UV Skinz newsletter #4

  • 78. Miranda Allen  |  June 21, 2009 at 11:17 am

    Rainforest Air Freshener

  • 79. Lisa  |  June 21, 2009 at 11:17 am

    I signed up for the UV Skinz newsletter #5

  • 80. tyler Lauderdale  |  June 21, 2009 at 11:35 am

    http://grandstrandorganics.mionegroup.com:80/en/product/11201

  • 81. Lee  |  June 21, 2009 at 11:49 am

    I’d love to get the Purifying Mineral Mask since it’s for oily/problem skin. It sounds amazing & I want to see if it works for my skin!

  • 82. carol ~  |  June 21, 2009 at 12:23 pm

    I would buy the Vanilla Translucent Foundation because I am looking for a natural makeup and this looks fantastic!

  • 83. SECRET BURKHEISER  |  June 21, 2009 at 12:43 pm

    I would get the Baby Barrier Balm

  • 84. kathy pease  |  June 21, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    id get the Lemon Myrtle Shampoo (Normal to Oily Hair)

  • 85. kathy pease  |  June 21, 2009 at 2:07 pm

    https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/2269945423

  • 86. sarah woods  |  June 21, 2009 at 7:40 pm

    Love the mist now use Evain however, would love to try this one. Many Thanks SW

  • 87. Jessica  |  June 21, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    The Soothing Couperose Gel sounds like a great product

  • 88. Jessica  |  June 21, 2009 at 7:51 pm

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  • 94. Lily Kwan  |  June 21, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    The Reflect Outdoor Balm looks very nice!

  • 95. Miessence Winner! « Live In Our Skinz!  |  June 24, 2009 at 1:44 pm

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