Win It! Nude Skincare ProGenius Treatment Oil and Cellular Renewal Moisturiser ($170 value) Giveaway!

            I have a really exciting giveaway to share with you today! I'm giving away $170 worth of Nude Skincare to one lucky Cute and Mundane reader, courtesy of Nude Skincare. Nude Skincare is a premium skincare line exclusive to Sephora. Their philosophy focuses on the use of plant-based oils rich in omega -3, -6, -7, and -9, along with their n-probiotic cell nutrient to nourish skin. You can find more about Nude Skincare from their twitter feed and facebook page.

         Earlier today I wrote a review on Nude Skincare Pro Genius Treatment Oil and Nude Skincare Cellular Renewal Moisturiser (review here). If you enjoyed that review, you're in luck, because I have the same set to give away today! One lucky Cute and Mundane reader will win the following Nude Skincare products (total value $170):

Nude Skincare ProGenius Treatment Oil ($78)

Nude Skincare Cellular Renewal Moisturiser ($92)

         This giveaway is open to Cute and Mundane readers with U.S. addresses only, as per the sponsor's wishes. Please enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. You can use a nickname if you like on the entry form, however I will ask for your full name for mailing purposes should you be a winner. Email addresses are not visible to the public and I will only use them for the purpose of contacting the winner. Good luck!

Love, Dovey.

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Giveaway rules and information:  I will notify the winner via email. Each winner will have 72 hours to respond to my email with their mailing address; if there is no response, I will select a new winner. I will forward the address to the sponsor (Neutrogena), who will be responsible for mailing the prize. I reserve the right to disqualify any entries. Reasons include (but are not limited to) false or ambiguous entries (a.k.a. not completing the task you said you did), multiple accounts for one person, and accounts suspected to be used solely for the purpose of 'giveaway hunting'. Significant alterations in the composition of the tweet entry may result in disqualification of that entry. Giveaway rules are subject to change without notice; however, if any changes are made, they will be updated in the blog post and widget.

Nude Skincare Pro Genius Treatment Oil and Cellular Renewal Moisturiser review + photos

            Recently you may have noticed Nude Skincare populating the shelves at Sephora, both in-store and online. So, what is this brand all about? Nude Skincare's philosophy revolves around plant oils rich in omega fatty acids and n-probiotic cell nutrient, a nutrient cocktail that has been shown to stimulate cell production of anti-aging products in vitro. Nude skincare is vegan and does not contain parabens, sulfates, phthalates, mineral oil, silicones, or synthetic colors and fragrances. I was sent a sample of Nude Skincare ProGenius Treatment Oil and Cellular Renewal Moisturiser and have my review and thoughts to share with you today!

        Both the Nude Skincare ProGenius Treatment Oil and Cellular Renewal Moisturiser are packaged in dark purple glass packaging with lavender writing. (You might notice that the coloring is reversed for some of their other products, reviewed previously). Both products were made in France.

Nude Skincare Cellular Renewal Moisturizer Ingredients : Water, Sweet Almond Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides, Glycerin, Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Diglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Sclerotium Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Candelilla Cera (Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax), Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Jasmine Flower Extract, Algae Extract, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Rhodiola Crenulata Root Extract, Fragrance, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Citrate, Hydrolyzed Soy Flour, Yeast Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Ethylhexylglycerin.

          Nude Skincare Cellular Renewal Moisturiser is an anti-aging facial moisturizer for all skin types. Its features Nude Skincare's n-probiotic and cellular renewal technology, along with omega-6 and -9 to nourish and hydrate. The cream moisturizes well and has a sweet, almost fruity floral character. You can really smell the jasmine!

           Nude Skincare ProGenius Treatment Oil is a plant-oil based serum that restores radiance to normal or dry skin. You can see from the ingredient list below that the treatment oil contains quite a variety of plant-based oils that are rich in omega-3, -6, -7, and -9. To use it, warm two to three drops of oil on your palms and press it into your skin. It soaks in nicely and has a natural seed / oil - like smell. It's also worth noting that the dropper has an unusual design. Instead of your typical rubber squeeze dropper, it has a hard push button on top that performs the same function. It's aesthetically pleasing and effective.

Nude Skincare Pro Genius Treatment Oil Ingredients : Apricot Kernel Oil, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Corn Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Commiphora Mukul resin Extract, Glycine Soybean Oil, Tocopherol, Vanillin, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Rapeseed Glycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alcohol, BHT, Cl 75120 (Annatto).

           Nude Skincare ProGenius Treatment Oil ($78 for 1oz.) and Cellular Renewal Moisturiser ($92 for 1.7oz.) are two products that pair well with each other for a skincare routine. I find that Nude Skincare is more suitable for dry-skinned individuals since the products are oil based. (It could work on other skin types as well, but I'd recommend testing first, if possible). I tried the treatment oil and moisturizer on my dry-skinned better half--- and they worked nicely to add luminance to skin upon application. Nude Skincare is exclusive to Sephora. If you're looking for a nourishing vegan skincare routine, Nude Skincare may be worth a try! Thanks for reading! Have you tried Nude Skincare?

Love, Dovey.

P.S. For more Nude Skincare, check out my review of Nude Skincare Perfect Cleansing Oil, Purify Cleansing Wash, and Miracle Mask here!
P.S.S. If you're intrigued by Nude Skincare Pro Genius Treatment Oil and Cellular Renewal Moisturizer check back soon ---- I just might have a Nude Skincare giveaway in the works!
Disclosure: This post contains product(s) sent to Cute and Mundane for consideration. The ideas and opinions in this post are genuine and my own.

Nude Skincare review: Perfect Cleansing Oil, Purify Cleansing Wash, and Miracle Mask

           Beauty and skincare aficionados may have noticed the recent launch and promotion of Nude Skincare at Sephora. My interest was  certainly piqued. Today I have the scoop on Nude Skincare, as well as reviews of a few items from their line. Nude skincare focuses on feeding your skin with omega oils and their trademark n-probiotic cell nutrient*. The line focuses on creating healthy skin with ingredient lists free of gluten, parabens, sulfates, silicones, mineral oil, sulfates, synthetic color, and synthetic fragrance. All three products shown today are vegan.

Even the boxes are pretty!

            Nude Skincare's products are packaged in mod lavender packaging with purple writing. It complements their logo quite well. I think the simple modern packaging is going to going to appeal to a lot of beauty lovers. (My mom loves this color and I can already see her calling me after this review). The plastic is matte, if you know what I mean. It's not the slippery shiny variety. Some of the moisturizers and other products in the Nude Skincare line are packaged in dark purple glass bottles with silver lids. It's also worth noting that the products I received were made in France.

          The Nude Perfect Cleansing Oil has a pretty jasmine scent, which I love. Cleansing oils are great for removing makeup and dissolving away other oil-soluble impurities. Typically they're applied to the face dry, however I like to dampen my face slightly before using the Nude Perfect Cleansing Oil. The consistency is a little thicker than other oils, so this helps. Warm the oil between your hands before use helps increase fluidity. The cleansing oil does a good job of removing all my makeup. After rinsing off with warm water, a protective layer of oil does remain. It's quite a bit actually. This would work well for those with dry skin, especially in the wintertime. Since I have combination skin, I use a heavy cleanser to remove all residue after use.

           The Nude Purify Cleansing Wash is a balanced foaming cleanser that cleanses the skin with the help of ingredients like cinnamon, ginger, and burnet root. The cleanser has a gentle fruity, soapy, earthy scent that I like. When squeezed it out of the tube, the cleanser comes out in a semi-solid gel like consistency. The soap is relatively concentrated so you only need a small amount to wash your face. It works on the face easily to create a gentle lather. The Nude Purify Cleansing Wash does a good job at cleansing, but it's a little shy of being deep cleanser. It leaves skin feeling comfortable, not dry after the wash. I was pleased with the Nude Purify Cleansing Wash. I think its performance runs in a nice middle ground that can please oily and dry types.

          The Nude Miracle Mask brightens and adds radiance to skin via a blend of AHAs (a natural glycolic acid) and exfoliating rice beads. The scent is reminiscent of orange marmalade. It's similar to the REN peel, for those of you who are familiar with it. The peel has a thick serum like consistency that has very small exfoliating grains. The peel should be massaged onto the face for one minute, and then left on for five minutes. The result is brightened skin. There are similar 'mask/peel' products available at similar price ranges and I think it depends on your preference. REN Radiance lacks any exfoliating grains, Philosophy Microdelivery is much more exfoliating, and Nude Skincare is in between.

          Nude Perfect Cleansing Oil ($36 for 3.4 oz.), Nude Purify Cleansing Wash ($26 for 3.4 oz.), and Nude Miracle Mask ($48 for 2.6 oz.) are available at Sephora or Nude Skincare online. I like the clean and pretty aesthetics of the packaging. I also appreciate the vegan and simple ingredient lists of these products.  Because the line's treatment philosophy involves the use of omega fatty acid containing plant oils*, I would say this that the Nude Skincare line would be best suited for normal to dry skin. Thanks for reading! Have you seen Nude Skincare in stores? Have you tried any products or samples? What are some of your cleansing oils, peels, or cleansers?

Love, Dovey

*Note: Science is a big part of Nude Skincare's marketing campaign, so I felt it was important to mention it here. Their products are based on the use of 'Omega Oils' and 'N-Probiotic.' First, I assume, but can't be sure, that 'Omega Oils' refer to oils rich in Omega Fatty acids. Second, concerning Nude Skicare's n-probiotic cell nutrient, their website specifically states "Within 24 hours your skin starts producing its own natural anti-aging ingredients*". This claim is based on "*in vitro"(i.e. cell culture) results. (Sephora omits 'in vitro' completely). Technically, 'your skin' should actually be denoted as 'skin cells'. This is an important designation, since cell culture results do not necessarily correlate with actual results on living skin. I hope the company will clarify these two things in the future.

Ingredients: Nude Perfect Cleansing Oil- Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol. Nude Purify Cleansing Wash- Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Isostearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Lauryl Glucoside, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum (Fragrance), Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Phenoxyethanol. Nude Miracle Mask- Water, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sclerotium Gum, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Alpha Glucan Oligosaccharide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Fragrance, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol. 

Disclosure: This post contains product(s) sent to Cute and Mundane for consideration by PR. The ideas and opinions in this post are genuine and my own