Miessence Review and Giveaway

14 Jun 2009 95 Comments

by mommylounge in Review/Giveaway Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

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.

****(Leave a comment for each)****

*Follow UV Skinz through RSS (1 entry)

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*Spreading the word about this giveaway through any other social media outlets (Facebook, forums, online communities, etc.) will be accepted. Please leave each in a seperate comment. (up to 3 entries accepted daily)

*Sign-up for the UV Skinz newsletter (5 entries).

*Blog about Miessence and this giveway. You can use the text below. Leave a comment with the direct link to your post (10 entries).

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!)

95 Comments (+add yours?)

  1. Debra Jo
    Jun 14, 2009 @ 19:32:48

    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
    Jun 14, 2009 @ 19:58:54

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

  3. Debra Jo
    Jun 14, 2009 @ 19:59:12

    I signed up for the newsletter.

  4. Debra Jo
    Jun 14, 2009 @ 19:59:23

    Newsletter

  5. Debra Jo
    Jun 14, 2009 @ 20:00:03

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

  6. Debra Jo
    Jun 14, 2009 @ 20:00:26

    Newsletter entry.

  7. Debra Jo
    Jun 14, 2009 @ 20:01:58

    I blogged about this.

    http://umajo777.blogspot.com/2009/06/miessence-organics-giveaway.html

  8. Debra Jo
    Jun 14, 2009 @ 20:02:08

    blog 2

    http://umajo777.blogspot.com/2009/06/miessence-organics-giveaway.html

  9. Debra Jo
    Jun 14, 2009 @ 20:02:18

    blog 3
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  10. Debra Jo
    Jun 14, 2009 @ 20:02:28

    blog 4
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  11. Debra Jo
    Jun 14, 2009 @ 20:02:37

    blog 5

    http://umajo777.blogspot.com/2009/06/miessence-organics-giveaway.html

  12. Debra Jo
    Jun 14, 2009 @ 20:02:50

    blog 6

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  13. Debra Jo
    Jun 14, 2009 @ 20:03:24

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  14. Debra Jo
    Jun 14, 2009 @ 20:03:35

    blog 8

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  15. Debra Jo
    Jun 14, 2009 @ 20:03:48

    blog 9

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  16. Debra Jo
    Jun 14, 2009 @ 20:03:57

    blog 10

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  18. Collette
    Jun 15, 2009 @ 07:09:02

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

  19. alicia ely
    Jun 15, 2009 @ 08:04:38

    Rainforest Air Freshener
    i would love my house to smell CLEAN

  20. alicia ely
    Jun 15, 2009 @ 08:05:16

    i receive the newsletter

  21. alicia ely
    Jun 15, 2009 @ 08:06:40

    tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/aliciabrandt

  22. alicia ely
    Jun 15, 2009 @ 08:08:44

    i facebooked at
    http://www.facebook.alicia.brandt

  23. Tracy Lewis
    Jun 15, 2009 @ 09:08:02

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

    Great contest, thanks so much!

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  25. alicia ely
    Jun 15, 2009 @ 20:48:45

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

  26. sara
    Jun 15, 2009 @ 20:56:15

    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
    Jun 15, 2009 @ 20:56:45

    subscribe through RSS

  28. sara
    Jun 15, 2009 @ 20:57:36

    tweeted http://twitter.com/SaraMama/status/2187884243

  29. sara
    Jun 15, 2009 @ 20:58:01

    subscribe UV skinz newlsetter #1

  30. sara
    Jun 15, 2009 @ 20:58:14

    subscribe UV skinz newlsetter #2

  31. sara
    Jun 15, 2009 @ 20:58:23

    subscribe UV skinz newlsetter #3

  32. sara
    Jun 15, 2009 @ 20:58:34

    subscribe UV skinz newlsetter #4

  33. sara
    Jun 15, 2009 @ 20:58:42

    subscribe UV skinz newlsetter #5

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  35. Katrina
    Jun 17, 2009 @ 05:38:20

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

  36. Marianna
    Jun 18, 2009 @ 13:58:56

    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
    Jun 18, 2009 @ 23:42:14

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

  38. MRS.MOMMYY
    Jun 19, 2009 @ 01:54:01

    sunscreen for sure

  39. Linda Lansford
    Jun 19, 2009 @ 08:10:13

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

  40. Brandon Ralston
    Jun 19, 2009 @ 08:37:05

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

  41. Pamela S
    Jun 19, 2009 @ 09:08:19

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

  42. Sally
    Jun 19, 2009 @ 10:20:00

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

  43. Sally
    Jun 19, 2009 @ 10:20:16

    I subscribe to the UV Skinz newsletter

  44. Sue
    Jun 19, 2009 @ 11:55:54

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

  45. Meredith
    Jun 19, 2009 @ 11:57:24

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

  46. Meredith
    Jun 19, 2009 @ 11:59:55

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

  47. Anissa
    Jun 19, 2009 @ 12:02:29

    I would love the skin essentals pack purifying

  48. Erin
    Jun 19, 2009 @ 13:29:33

    I would get the Baby Barrier Balm!

  49. Erin
    Jun 19, 2009 @ 13:33:16

    Posted on my blog:

    http://sacskoobs.blogspot.com/

  50. Jennifer
    Jun 19, 2009 @ 14:01:46

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

  51. Denyse
    Jun 19, 2009 @ 14:46:29

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

  52. dianne
    Jun 19, 2009 @ 14:48:02

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

  53. beth shepherd
    Jun 19, 2009 @ 16:30:48

    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
    Jun 19, 2009 @ 17:37:36

    Lemon Myrtle Shampoo mverno@roadrunner.com

  55. Green Yak on Etsy
    Jun 19, 2009 @ 20:34:32

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

  56. Erma
    Jun 20, 2009 @ 05:44:31

    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
    Jun 20, 2009 @ 07:53:57

    I’d love the rejuvenating cleanser.

  58. Jen
    Jun 20, 2009 @ 09:36:58

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

  59. Gabriel J.
    Jun 20, 2009 @ 09:48:07

    I like the Protect Hair Repair.

  60. Eve
    Jun 20, 2009 @ 12:42:13

    I would buy the Refillable Foaming Hand Soap

  61. kristi blackstone
    Jun 20, 2009 @ 15:00:49

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

  62. shawna
    Jun 20, 2009 @ 16:40:51

    I would like to try the baby bottom mist.

  63. DENISE
    Jun 20, 2009 @ 20:09:16

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

  64. Sheila R
    Jun 20, 2009 @ 21:58:32

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

  65. Sheila R
    Jun 20, 2009 @ 22:01:33

    I am signed up for the UV SKINZ newsletter #1
    ilovebabynoah707@yahoo.com

  66. Sheila R
    Jun 20, 2009 @ 22:02:09

    I am signed up for the UV SKINZ newsletter #2
    ilovebabynoah707@yahoo.com

  67. Sheila R
    Jun 20, 2009 @ 22:02:23

    I am signed up for the UV SKINZ newsletter #3
    ilovebabynoah707@yahoo.com

  68. Sheila R
    Jun 20, 2009 @ 22:02:37

    I am signed up for the UV SKINZ newsletter #4
    ilovebabynoah707@yahoo.com

  69. Sheila R
    Jun 20, 2009 @ 22:03:26

    I am signed up for the UV SKINZ newsletter #5
    ilovebabynoah707@yahoo.com

  70. Jennifer gersch
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 01:54:56

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

  71. Lisa Taylor
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 10:28:13

    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
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 11:11:59

    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
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 11:15:10

    I follow UV Skinz through Bloglines.

  74. Lisa
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 11:17:20

    I signed up for the UV Skinz newsletter #1

  75. Lisa
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 11:17:27

    I signed up for the UV Skinz newsletter #2

  76. Lisa
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 11:17:33

    I signed up for the UV Skinz newsletter #3

  77. Lisa
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 11:17:38

    I signed up for the UV Skinz newsletter #4

  78. Miranda Allen
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 11:17:41

    Rainforest Air Freshener

  79. Lisa
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 11:17:43

    I signed up for the UV Skinz newsletter #5

  80. tyler Lauderdale
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 11:35:56

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

  81. Lee
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 11:49:57

    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 ~
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 12:23:27

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

  83. SECRET BURKHEISER
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 12:43:26

    I would get the Baby Barrier Balm

  84. kathy pease
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 14:05:46

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

  85. kathy pease
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 14:07:24

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

  86. sarah woods
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 19:40:19

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

  87. Jessica
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 19:50:26

    The Soothing Couperose Gel sounds like a great product

  88. Jessica
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 19:51:04

    UV Skinz RSS subscriber

  89. Jessica
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 19:51:47

    UV Skinz Newsletter Subscriber #1

  90. Jessica
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 19:51:56

    UV Skinz Newsletter Subscriber #2

  91. Jessica
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 19:52:07

    UV Skinz Newsletter Subscriber #3

  92. Jessica
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 19:52:23

    UV Skinz Newsletter Subscriber #4

  93. Jessica
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 19:52:37

    UV Skinz Newsletter Subscriber #5

  94. Lily Kwan
    Jun 21, 2009 @ 20:54:20

    The Reflect Outdoor Balm looks very nice!

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