Ann Marie Gianni Skincare Sample Kit Review

From left: (purple lid): Dead Sea Facial Scrub, Yellow lid:  Citrus Mint Facial Cleaner, Green lid: Aloe-Herb Cleanser

Close Up

Here you can see the Aloe-Herb Cleanser close up. It's a white, creamy cleanser with a lotion-like consistency.

I'm going to start off talking about the Aloe-Herb Cleanser in the Ann Marie Gianni Skincare Sample Kit I've been using. I'll include a review on each of the samples, so you will see the names of each in large, bold letters. This way, if you want to read about a specific one, you can do so fairly easily by scrolling until you find it.

   

    

  

                                                          
                                           Aloe Herb Cleanser


Anne Mari Gianni's Aloe Herb Cleanser is  the white, creamy one you see in the photo. It smells like heaven! It has a fresh, cool aloe slash lemony scent to it and feels cool and nice on my skin. It doesn't have any grit in it, so I like this for days when I do not need to exfoliate. It's a great cleanser for removing light makeup and soothing irritated skin. It actually feels similar to a lotion than a soap. It's very gentle on the skin, removes dirt and is pH balanced to help protect skin's natural  "acid mantle." 

The Aloe Herb Cleanser contains a blend of oil and extracts,  essential fatty acids, similar to those produced by your skin. It’s rich in antioxidants like Vitamin E to help prevent and repair free radical damage

The key ingredient in Aloe-Herb cleanser is aloe vera. Aloe vera is amazing for its soothing properties. Also, aloe is usually a good option for those with very sensitive skin.

Use: The Aloe-Herb Cleanser can be used in the morning and evening. Apply it to damp or dry skin, massage and then rinse. 

Aloe-Herb Cleanser can be used in combination with Ann Marie Gianni's Ayurvedic Facial Scrub to encourage exfoliation. 

Made with:

Love, organic Aloe Vera juice infused with organic herbs (lavender flowers, calendula flowers, life everlasting flowers, hyssop, lemon balm, neem leaf, olive leaf, plantago leaf); organic coconut oil; cocoglucoside (coconut oil & glycerine); organic vegetable glycerine; aspen bark extract; organic ruby grapefruit oil; organic lemon oil; organic green mandarin oil; xanthan gum; organic rosemary oleoresin.

              Citrus Mint Facial Cleanser

This is probably my top favorite smelling Ann Marie Gianni Skincare product yet. The smell... Oh! It's amazing. I don't know what it is about these skincare products that make my nose fall in love! The Citrus Mint Cleanser has a very clean, lemony + orangey + sweet scent to it. It smells slightly of mint, but the mint aroma is not overpowering. Just a perfect blend that makes me want to rub down with this sweet liquid.

As you may see in the photo, the Citrus Mint Facial Cleanser is the one that's a yellow colored liquid. It's very liquidy and runny, but works nicely to massage all over my face and neck.

The Citrus Mint Cleanser leaves my face very soft and smooth. It isn't harsh on my skin, but pretty gentle. It doesn't contain harsh detergents, and it leaves it with a really clean, fresh feeling. Now, if only I could get something like a perfume in this lovely scent.

The Citrus Mint Cleanser balances natural oils and helps to control blemishes, so it is good for those with oily/acne prone skin and or combination skin. I am more of a combo skin girl myself and think the Citrus Mint Facial did pretty nicely for my oily t-zone issue.

Use:
Morning & night. Apply evenly onto dry or damp skin and rinse. This too can be used in combination with one of Ann Marie Gianni's scrubs. 


Made with:

Love, Herb-Infused Organic Aloe Vera Gel (Organic Aloe vera, Organic Lavender flowers, Organic Lemon balm leaves, Organic Neem leaves, Organic Rosemary leaves, Organic Echinacea flowers, Organic Life Everlasting flowers, Organic Calendula flowers, Organic Comfrey leaves, Organic Plantain leaves, Organic Malva flowers); Saponified olive oil; Witch Hazel Distillate; Vegetable glycerin; Aspen bark extract; Xanthan gum; Organic Lemon oil; Organic Rosemary oil; Organic Lemon myrtle oil; Organic Peppermint oil. pH 5.5

                   Dead Sea Facial Scrub

Talk about a wonderful exfoliator that just melts on your skin! I love the way the Dead Sea Scrub tingles, cools and cleans my skin. Now this is what I call deep cleaning! It has tiny, tiny little grit in it that you can't even feel with your fingers, but once it's on my skin, I feel it as I massage. It's nothing short of a wonderful experience. 

The Dead Sea Scrub is the one pictured with the purple lid.

Because of the intensity of this scrub, it is not recommended for very sensitive skin.   

The Dead Sea Scrub contains a blend of dead sea, Siliceous earth & lavender. Rich exfoliant. Replenishes minerals, removes dead skin, stimulates circulation, a great natural alternative to microdermabrasion. Results are clean, smooth, glowing skin. 

Use:

Apply to skin, massage very gently and rinse.  Remember the Dead Sea Scrub is somewhat abrasive. To soften the intensity of the exfoliant, use it in combination with the Aloe-Herb Cleanser. 

You can also leave it on for 15-30 minutes for even more results.

Made With:

Love, Dead Sea Mud; Silaceous earth; Vegetable Glycerin; Organic Lavender essential oil; Organic Rosemary Oleoresin.

Key Ingredient:

Dead Sea Clay - Since ancient times, this clay has been sought after for its restorative properties. Due to the unique location and geography of the Dead Sea, the clay contains many nourishing minerals including calcium which is known to help clear up your skin, bromine which is very soothing, and sulfur which is highly detoxifying.

Anne Marie Gianni skincare products are chemical-free & contain natural oils and extracts.

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The Ayurvedic scrub: 2-3 x a week. Good for those with well-balanced skin.It’s gentle, but abrasive enough to clean pores.  For dry skin, only use once a week.

Contains an exotic blend of Indian herbs, Moroccan Rhassoul Clay and traditional herbal treatments. This blend is synergistically combined to nourish and re-mineralize your skin. This is a soft yet gentle exfoliant that will rid you of dead skin cells, rejuvenating and revitalizing your face.

Key Ingredients: Rhassoul clay is found in ancient lake beds from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco.

Clay has minerals that help nourish your skin. Rhassoul clay works as a powerful exfoliator and cleanser, invigorating the skin, making it look young, fresh and glowing. It also absorbs excess oil, dirt and toxic matter from the skin.

Fenugreek seeds have been found to contain protein, vitamin C, niacin, and potassium, as well as diosgenin, which is found to be anti-inflammatory.

Fenugreek may also soothe irritated skin and relieve surface aches and pains.

Instructions: Apply 3-4 times a week while cleansing. This too can be mixed with the Aloe-Herb Cleanser, then massaged onto face. 

This scrub comes as a dry powder. Simply add a few drops of purified water & it will turn into a paste. Then you rub onto face. 

Made With:

Love, organic lavender flowers, organic fenugreek seed, rhassoul clay, organic rosemary leaves,

organic lemon balm leaves, organic shavegrass (horsetail herb), organic neem leaves, organic comfrey root, organic lemon peel, honey powder.

Coconut Honey Mask:

Great for dry, dull or sun-damaged skin. For normal skin, use once a week. For dry, use twice or more.

The live enzymes in the natural honey nourish and moisturize skin.The Coconut Honey Mask is a somewhat thick, greasy like mask. It feels somewhat similar to the way coconut oil feels, but thicker. It literally just melts on my skin, but I find it requires a little extra to rinse it off well.

The Coconut Honey Mask has the ability to even skintone and  smooth fine lines and wrinkles.  Coconut oil is also highly moisturizing and prevents signs of aging, and has a lot of nice benefits for skin.

Key Ingredients: Honey is high in vitamin C, B vitamins, and amino acids, all of which nourishes your skin. It is a natural moisturizer, as well as an anti-irritant, making it suitable for sensitive skin types.

Instructions: wash face, and then apply the Coconut Honey Mask. Use a warm, wet washcloth on skin first or warm water for deep penetration. Leave mask on for at least  15 minutes, then rinse.

Results: softened skin! Can also be used on knees, elbows and other areas where dry, cracked skin appears.

Made With:

Love, raw mountain wildflower honey, organic extra virgin coconut oil, beeswax, organic vanilla

powder.

Neroli Toning Mist: All throughout ay.  Keeps face hydrated. Put on the serum first and then the oil after, or you can mix the two in your handUse our Neroli Toning Mist to mix with your oil and serum to help drive nutrients into the skin. Great for all skin types.

Soothing, refreshing, helps bring skin to perfect balance. Soothes sensitive skin, improves appearance of skin, reduces pore-size. 

Key Ingredient:

Neroli hydrosol, from orange blossoms. This is great for your skin and will calm the subtle energies to balance your skin and your soul. Neroli has historically been used as a mood enhancer, as something to calm the soul, and as an aphrodisiac.

Instructions: Close eyes and spritz on face and neck. If needed, use your fingers to spread it gently over the face. Use after cleansing or anytime throughout the day for a cool, clean and refreshed feel.

Made With:

Love and pure organic neroli distillate.

Rosemary Toning Mist:

Great for oily skin.

Mist has benefits for skin and hair. Invigorating, clean and helps remove blemishes. Rosemary has been used for centuries to stimulate hair growth.

Benefits:

Balances skin’s natural oils. Helps to control blemishes. Stimulates blood flow to skin’s surface.

Key Ingredient:

Rosemary Hydrosol, a distillate from the rosemary leaf.

Rosemary has wonderful healing properties for both

your skin and your hair. It is known to be antimicrobial,

purifying, and hormone-balancing, as well stimulate blood

flow to promote healthy hair growth.

Instructions: Close eyes and spritz onto face and neck. Spread gently over face, if needed.

For Hair: Use on damp hair, especially near scalp. Spend 1-2 minutes massaging into the scalp, then style as usual..

Light, non-greasy.

Made With:

Love and pure organic rosemary distillate.

Antiaging serum : Great for mature & dry skin.

Increases moisture by inhibiting hyalurondase, which is destructive to skin’s natural moisturizer – hyaluronic acid. 

Boosts collagen 111 – collagen 111 is a a type of collagen abundant in young skin & it diminishes with age. It helps soothe irritated skin.

Key Ingredients:

There are many unique aspects of this serum not found in any other product of its kind. Life Everlasting is a type of sunflower that is grown in the Mediterranean. The Life Everlasting flower extract helps prolong and regenerate the skin cells. Echinacea, while known for its immune boosting properties, also has a firming effect on the skin.

The addition of sunflower seed extract to this blend adds UV protective qualities as well as essential fatty acids. Flaxseed, which you’ll also find in this serum, is very high in lignans that support cell communication. Also, flaxseed extract is well known to be calming to the skin.

Instructions: Apply a small amount to clean face, especially on fine lines. You can follow up with a toner or moisturizer. 

Made With:

Love, organic rose distillate, organic aloe vera gel, organic rose distillate & vegetable glycerin

herb extract of gotu kola leaves, gingko leaves, rosemary leaves, calendula flowers, comfrey root,

fennel seed, rhodiola root, life everlasting flowers, milk thistle seed, plantain leaves, roobibos,

shavegrass, nettle leaves, amla berries, seabuckthorn berries, olive-derived sodium hyaluronate,

organic edelweiss extract, organic buddleja davidii extract, organic flax seed extract, organic

sunflower seed extract, organic red raspberry seed extract, organic chia seed oil, organic carrot

seed oil, organic tamanu oil, organic rose hip seed oil extract, vitamin E tocopherols (non-

GMO), aspen bark extract, essential oils of rose absolute, frankincense, sweet myrrh, vetiver,

jasmine sambac, organic rosemary leaf extract, xanthan gum.

 Antiaging oil – use each time you cleanse. Nutrient dense, can even out skin tone, restore natural glow, and hydrate skin Great for mature and dry skin. Blend of healing herbs, antioxidants and moisturizing oils. Restores youthful glow, diminishes fine lines.

The special blend of red raspberry, blueberry, broccoli, and pomegranate gives skin a powerful antioxidant boost. The other herbs and oils add to the synergy of perfect nutrition for your skin. Plantain is an herb that stimulates collagen. It also has high antioxidant properties and is anti-inflammatory.

Key Ingredients:

Chia seed oil and carrot seed oil are unique ingredients that have been known to be two of the best oils for rejuvenating the skin.

Instructions: Apply to clean skin, making sure to dab some on nose, cheeks, forehead, chin and blend well. Great as a moisturizer & in combinations with the anti-Aging Serum.

Made With:

Love, organic jojoba oil infused with wild-crafted & organic herbs: milk thistle seed, rosemary

leaves, green tea leaves, roobibos, life everlasting flowers, licorice root, gingko leaves, ginseng

leaves, gotu kola leaves, calendula flowers, lavender flowers, hibiscus flowers, echinacea

purpurea, plantain leaves, shavegrass, chamomile flowers, malva flowers, organic oleic sunflower

oil, hempseed oil, organic rosehip seed oil, organic red raspberry seed oil, organic cranberry

seed oil, organic blueberry seed oil, chia seed oil, organic carrot seed oil, organic broccoli seed

oil, organic pumpkin seed oil, organic pomegranate seed oil, organic black cumin seed oil,

organic acai berry oil, wild-crafted buriti fruit oil, organic seabuckthornberry oil, vitamin E

tocopherols (non-GMO) essential oils of sandalwood, jasmine sambac, vetiver, rose absolute,

sweet fennel, frankincense.

Coconut Body Oil:

Great for all skin types.

Moisturize/massage oil. Unique blend of oils infused with nutrient-rich herbs to nourish and hydrate skin. The essential oils in the Coconut Body Oil are supposed to help you stay “heart-centered and calm.”

The small molecular structure of coconut oil allows for easy absorption through your pores, giving your skin a soft, smooth texture.

 It makes an ideal ointment for the relief of dry, rough and wrinkled skin, and it also soothes sun-damaged skin.

Key Ingredient:

Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, which is known for being antiviral and antibacterial and protecting the skin’s surface. It’s also supposed to be a great anti-ager.

Milk thistle seed contains antioxidants and flavonoids that are used to protect your skin. The compounds in this herb bind themselves to the collagen fibers of the skin, protecting them. They also can reduce inflammation.

Instructions: Use daily after showering as a moisturizer by massaging the oil over the body. You can also add a few drops of the oil to your bath or use it as a massage oil.

Made with:

Love, organic extra virgin coconut oil, organic sunflower and grapeseed oils infused with

wild-crafted & organic herbs: milk thistle seed, rosemary leaves, green tea leaves, roobibos,

life everlasting flowers, licorice root, gingko leaves, ginseng leaves, gotu kola leaves, calendula

flowers, lavender flowers, hibiscus flowers, echinacea purpurea, plantain leaves, shavegrass,

chamomile flowers, malva flowers, organic aloe vera oil, organic olive oil, organic Rice Bran Oil,

vitamin E tocoperols (non-GMO), essential oils of lavender, elemi, peru balsam, frankincense.

A note about Pure Virgin Coconut Oil: Coconut Oil will solidify when temperatures are cool. If your Coconut Body Oil has solidified, simply place the bottle in a hot water bath for a little while, then shake well.