Andalou Naturals Brightening Kit, Plus Lumunious Eye Serum Review!

On a trip to Grocery Outlet a little over a month ago I discovered they sold a few Andalou Naturals products. I had already purchased a few from Vitacost, but I felt the targeted line I chose wasn't the best for me, (see my old blog post). So, when I saw they sold the Brightening Kit for only $9.99 I jumped on the chance to try it.

The kit includes-Meyer Lemon Creamy Cleanser, Clementine + C Illuminating Toner, Probiotic + C Renewal Cream, Purple Carrot + C Luminous Night Cream and Pumpkin Honey Glycolic Mask.

The only thing NOT included in this kit was the Luminous Eye Serum, which I bought from Vitacost.

My thoughts?

Mini reviews on each product-

Meyer Lemon Creamy Cleanser (.8oz.) is just as the name implies, lemon scented and creamy. I feel like it does a great job of removing makeup and dirt and doesn't dry out my skin. That's a huge thing for me! My skin feels soft and hydrated after rising the cleanser off.

Clementine + C Illuminating Toner (1oz.) is a cool refreshing treat to my skin after cleansing. The smell reminds me of orange creamsicle, (which is a yummy scent in my opinion!). I simply use a cotton ball and rub it all over my face to help restore and balance my skin, and remove any other left overs that the cleanser might have missed. I usually use about 2-3 cotton balls on my face, but mostly because I just like how relaxing it is:) After toning my skin has a nice healthy glow to it.

(Day) Probiotic + C Renewal Cream (.4oz.) is super light, but gives a good amount of moisture. If you're skin is super dry this might not be as hydrating for you. But it works well for me. I feel like this also works great as a base for my makeup.

(Night) Purple Carrot + C Luminous Night Cream (.4oz) is very lush and rich. I feel like this is what a good night cream should feel like. It's not oily or greasy, just rich, soothing and hydrating. For those with very dry skin, this might actually be a good day cream too. My skin really soaks this in and looks so hydrated.

Luminous Eye Serum (.6oz) This is a full size of the product. It's light, cool and I feel a little tightening sensation as it soaks into my skin. I feel like it does a great just of keeping my under eye area moisturized and another great thing. The eye serum is marketed as part of the "Brightening" line, but I have not noticed any lightening of my dark circles. So, if you are only seeking out a product for under eye discoloration, this might not be the right serum for you. However, if you are looking for hydration and some tightening, I'd highly recommend it.

Well, frankly.......I LOVE it ALL! As I mentioned in a previous blog post, I have some hyperpigmentation that has been bugging me lately. I don't know if it's worse since Summer just ended, or if I'm just noticing it more now. Anyhow, within the first few days I noticed my complexion was clearer and looked more refreshed. I had some hyperpigmentation around my nose and under my eyes that looked dramatically lighter. I seriously could not believe how well it worked.....and it's from a natural company that is Non-GMO, gluten free and cruelty free:) All these things make me very happy.

So, if you have a Grocery Outlet in your area, be sure to stop in and see if they carry the Brightening Kit. For only $9.99, it's a great way to test all the products out without having to commit to the larger sizes:)

And, if you don't live near a Grocery Outlet, check out Vitacost and save $10 off your first order of $30 or more!
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The Hidden Gem......Grocery Outlet!!!

I want to highlight a great little place that so few people seem to cover, in terms of beauty and skincare. It's a place known for great deals on edible and household items and over the past several years, (thanks in part to our tragic economy) has seen a rebirth.

Grocery Outlet.

Yep, you read it right. Now I don't know how many of you remember this chain when it was called Canned Food Outlet, but I do (showing my age, I know, I know). Back in the 80's and 90's my penny pinching father used to take me on great excursions to the far away store, (by far away, I mean like 20 miles) as our small town didn't have one at the time. There we'd search the aisles, looking for dinged up cans and sift through other nearly expired items. Yeah, as you might gather from this little story, I didn't grow up in the lap of luxury! I remember being so embarrassed because I was scared I'd run into someone that I knew and they'd discover just how poor I really was. Sad, I know. However, that's because the store had a bad image associated with it. Like creepy crack heads and prostitutes. (I'm speaking from my only association with the place which was in a very run down area.)

Today it's a totally different story. Do you remember about 5 years ago when Grocery Outlet started hitting the airwaves with massive catchy commercial jingles? They went from being the place where no one openly admitted they shopped, to an overnight heavy hitter in the grocery biz. The customers are from all walks of life now. Just check out the parking lot and you'll see busted beater cars (like mine) and high end model SUV's (Land Rovers, Mercedes...etc..). It's a far cry from the store I used to shop at with my father. It doesn't take a genius to figure out how they went from one of the biggest losers in school to one of the most popular and liked kids. When the economy tanked a few years ago, so many people were displaced and had to find a new way to live. A lot of those people gravitated to G.O. for their household needs.

Which brings me to my shopping trip this morning, where I decided to take some photos to share with you the kinds of beauty and skincare items they carry, for HUGE markdown prices. Most of this stuff is natural skincare, but I wanted to show you guys that you don't have to make pilgrimages to Whole Foods or Sprouts to get your natural care needs, or pay a ton of shipping fees by ordering from Vitacost or iherb.

Nature's Gate In the Beginning Gentle Cleaning Lotion, $5.99 at Grocery Outlet. Current price on Vitacost is $14.51! G.O. also had the accompanying toner for $5.99 as well. Great deal!

I also found a bunch of ELF products too. Various kits of lip glosses, eye looks and foundation. Prices on these ranged from $.99-7.99.

 G.O. had a large selection of Nature's Gate shampoo's and conditioner's. Most retailers sell the smaller version, (Vitacost has the 18 oz. for $4.79) while G.O. has the 32 oz. size for $5.99! Again a great bargain.

EO Essential Oil Products shampoo's and conditioner's in the large 32 oz. size, just $7.99! While the small 8 oz. sizes are going for nearly $6.00 on Vitacost.

Andalou Naturals Get Started Brightening and Clarifying kits, $9.99! (Vitacost has them for $14.33 and $13.99, respectfully.) And Kiss My Face products for $1.99!!

And finally, I found The Body Shop Body Butter Duo in macadamia for $3.99! (I checked TBS's website and it looks like this might be a discontinued product, as they only had one comparable in Sweet Pea.)

Yes, Grocery Outlet sure has come a long way! And I love walking up and down the aisles, discovering new deals. Now, I love the selection of natural items at Whole Foods and Sprout, but honestly, I can't afford their prices. Lately I have been ordering from Vitacost, but in order to avoid paying shipping fees, I have to have over $49, which is not always smart when you are trying to be thrifty. So, to find all these awesome products at Grocery Outlet for a fraction of the cost is so amazing.

Anyhow, I just wanted to share with you guys some of the hidden gems you can find at your local Grocery Outlet. Hope you found it useful!

PS- I'll be doing a review on a few of the items I bought on a previous trip soon.

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