RANDOM.ORG CHOSE #56 – WINNER IS CYNTHIA C. CONGRATULATIONS!
The Product:
Mirra beauty care products, carried exclusively at Kroger. From their website:
Kroger is proud to introduce mirra, our easy to use, exclusive health and beauty care brand for family-focused women seeking effortless beauty. Mirra combines quality, natural ingredients with the latest science to meet 3 different needs: Daily – routine personal care; Renew – a rejuvenating time out; and Inspire – quick transformations for a night out.
Mirra’s tagline is: “Part Nature. Part Science. Perfectly Beautiful;” Kroger hopes to offer women the chance to “enhance your natural beauty with products inspired by nature.”
I received several products courtesy of The Kroger Company through my association with Global Influence. I had the opportunity to review:
- Daily Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner – with aloe extract and wheat and soy proteins to moisturize and tame flyaways
- Daily Sculpting Gel – with chitosan, aloe and red tea leaf extract for a strong yet flexible hold
- Renew Exfoliating and Detoxifying Cleanser – with apricot and oxygenated derma-beads to refresh and rejuvinate skin
- Renew Micro-Remodeling Cream (for day) – with aloe and green tea to shape and remodel skin at intracellular level
- Renew Hydrating Night Treatment (for night) – with sunflower and jojoba oils to firm and smooth for wrinkle reduction
(not the package I received, though some of the items are pictured)
The Good:
- The color, design, and packaging of all the products are lovely. They appear much more upscale than something you’d expect to find in a grocery store.
- The size of each product is generous, and right now you can save $5 when you buy any two Mirra products (click for coupon).
- I like that so many of the ingredients are natural.
- All the products I received smelled great, though were not overly-fragranced.
- The Daily Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner has been great to use – smells great, leaves my hair clean and soft, I’ve had no build-up, and honestly, I use far less styling product now because I like how the shampoo and conditioner leave my hair looking and feeling.
- I’ve enjoyed using the Daily Cleanser and have found that it doesn’t leave my face feeling stripped or over-exfoliated. It’s a good blend of cream plus the apricot.
- I’m not terribly concerned about wrinkles yet, but I have been using the Hydrating Night Treatment at night and like how it leaves my face still feeling fresh in the morning.
The Pause:
- I’ve had a hard time deciding on exactly how much of the Daily Sculpting Gel to use. Too little, and there’s no hold to the style. Too much, and it just weighs my hair down. Honestly, I’ve just stopped using it altogether, since I’ve been happy with how the shampoo and conditioner have been leaving my hair looking, even without product.
- The Renew Micro-Remodeling Cream is just too heavy for me to use first thing in the morning. I feel it sitting on my face like a mask, and then I don’t want to add my make-up on top of that. I’ve stopped using this and have gone back to my usual (much lighter!) daytime facial moisturizer.
The Bottom Line:
I’ve enjoyed discovering this new line of beauty products, and I’d recommend anyone to try them. Some of the products may suit you better than others (as was the case with me), but I’m guessing you’ll find something that really fits your needs.
The Giveaway:
The Kroger Company and Global Influence are letting me give away one package of Mirra beauty products similar to (although not exactly like) the one I received. To enter, please answer in a comment to this post: what is one part of your beauty routine that you absolutely swear by? US entries only, please.
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All entries due by 11:59PM CST Friday, March 26. Good luck to everyone!
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Amy Christensen
on Mar 12th, 2010
@ 4:25 pm:
I love my makeup in general. I have just recently been wearing it everyday and I am already to the point that I don’t want to go out without it on. I feel so much better about myself when my face looks nice!!
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Lissa
on Mar 12th, 2010
@ 4:54 pm:
I don’t have a beauty routine anymore. Funny how motherhood does that to you. But I wouldn’t mind finding a hair product that will help my hair in this humidity so I don’t look like a frizzball.
Melissa
on Mar 12th, 2010
@ 9:23 pm:
I must, must, must have a good moisturizer. I have dry skin on my face, but I have to be careful not to over moisturize and get pimples. I have tried different things over the years, and I am still experimenting!
lisa moore gee
on Mar 13th, 2010
@ 10:38 pm:
MOISTURIZER!!!!!!!!!!! CANNOT live without it! My face will go nuts!! fave is clinique, the yellow one whatever it is!
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Aimee W.
on Mar 15th, 2010
@ 4:32 pm:
I absolutely swear by applying my organic clay mask weekly. It really keeps my complexion healthy! Thanks!
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on Mar 15th, 2010
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Barbara M
on Mar 16th, 2010
@ 7:47 am:
Most important part of my beauty routine – I always rinse my face with lots of cold water after washing.
Excellent as a toner.
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on Mar 16th, 2010
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on Mar 16th, 2010
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Annmarie W.
on Mar 17th, 2010
@ 3:52 pm:
I’m really not a big makeup person. But I swear by my tinted moisturizer! Not only does it keep my skin from flaking off, but it gives me more of an even color that I’d get from foundation.
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on Mar 17th, 2010
@ 3:54 pm:
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Carol
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 2:45 pm:
Nightly moisturizing every day!
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on Mar 18th, 2010
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on Mar 18th, 2010
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on Mar 18th, 2010
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shannon Baas
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 3:30 pm:
using a soapy rag on my face but not putting soap directly on it.
Joanne
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 3:50 pm:
Moisturizer- 2 x’s a day
Jaque
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 4:35 pm:
Moisturizing, and then moisturing again!
Thank you.
courtney
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 5:57 pm:
moisturize! ! !! oh wait the person above me said that! grrr well use bronzer
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on Mar 18th, 2010
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debp
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 6:19 pm:
Keep your face either covered or wear sunscreen on it.
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Kathy Scott
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 7:29 pm:
moisturizer
Cindy Merrill
on Mar 18th, 2010
@ 8:04 pm:
Use a good facial scrub once a week, its terrific.
Tari Lawson
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 5:47 am:
Whenever I wear make-up I make sure I wash it off my face before going to bed.
Darlene Alexander
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 6:08 am:
I absolutely always use moisurizer after pat drying a washed face. I would never apply foundation without a moisurizer base.
madwoman-doing-cartwheels
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 7:26 am:
Washing off my make-up before I go to bed and using only a dab of night cream. The less the better–in fact I was told by an expert that you only need a drop the size of a dime for your whole face. So I do that nightly–the wash and moisturize.
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on Mar 19th, 2010
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EMMA L HORTON
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 7:38 am:
moisturizing my face every morning
vicky boackle
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 8:18 am:
i wash my face and moisturize in the am and the pm.
Tracey Byram
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 9:41 am:
Daily exfoliation with a face scrub is a must for me.
Constance L
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 10:02 am:
I absolutely swear by using a daily moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15, it has really helped my skin stay younger looking.
Joannie
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 11:10 am:
I swear by washing my face at bedtime and applying moisturizer to keep my face happy all night!
Monique Rizzo
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 1:23 pm:
I use a daily moisturizer each day. Thanks for the chance!
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Denise B.
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 2:36 pm:
In the morning and at night, I clean my face off with rubbing alcohol. Then, I moisturize with an anti-aging cream. I apply anti-wrinkle cream to my eyes constantly throughout the day.
Hannah
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 5:38 pm:
I love my moisturizer – its a lifesaver!
Min K
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 6:23 pm:
Now that I live in a dry climate I can’t do without moisturizing eye cream.
Linda Lansford
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 6:23 pm:
I always wear lipstick
Deborah Wellenstein
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 6:45 pm:
Moisturize, always. Thanks!
angie
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 7:16 pm:
I use moisturizer under my makeup.
Lori
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 8:31 pm:
I always use moisturizer and sunscreen lotion.
andrew b
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 10:54 pm:
shower and shave
Jessica
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 11:22 pm:
I need my BareMinerals foundation. It’s natural looking and really lightweight so I can wear it with any look
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on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 11:23 pm:
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on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 11:24 pm:
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Karen P
on Mar 19th, 2010
@ 11:39 pm:
Lotion makes the biggest difference in my beauty routine.
Cynthia C
on Mar 20th, 2010
@ 8:20 am:
I swear by using moisturizer and sunscreen daily.
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on Mar 20th, 2010
@ 8:21 am:
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tracy davis
on Mar 20th, 2010
@ 12:09 pm:
I must, must, must have a good moisturizer. I have dry skin on my face, but I have to be careful not to over moisturize and get pimples.
Diane L.
on Mar 20th, 2010
@ 9:14 pm:
I think my most important beauty routine is drinking lots of water every day!
lori Berman
on Mar 21st, 2010
@ 10:52 am:
My most important is to moisturzie twice daily and to always wash my face before going to bed
rebecca
on Mar 21st, 2010
@ 3:16 pm:
Moisturizing day and night when possible.
DANIELLE
on Mar 21st, 2010
@ 3:17 pm:
What a difference nightly moisturizing makes.
Karen M
on Mar 21st, 2010
@ 10:08 pm:
I just started using moisturizer with SPF in it and I hope this will really help keep my skin looking younger. Thanks.
emily l
on Mar 22nd, 2010
@ 12:06 am:
I always wear sunscreen.
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Janette
on Mar 22nd, 2010
@ 6:37 pm:
I make myself wash my face and use moisturizer every night and morning, no matter how tired I am.
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on Mar 22nd, 2010
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Sue
on Mar 23rd, 2010
@ 8:45 am:
I agree with all those moisturizer comments. Especially in the winter, I love the feeling of a great moisturizer.
Sarah Morgan
on Mar 23rd, 2010
@ 8:52 am:
Tinted moisturizer every morning without fail. If there’s time some blush to add color but often just the moisturizer.
ky2here
on Mar 23rd, 2010
@ 5:16 pm:
Witch hazel as a cheap astringent followed by elastin cream.
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Amy
on Mar 23rd, 2010
@ 10:53 pm:
I swear by a few spritzes of NaPCA on my face every morning after my shower. It’s “a Ph-balanced, concentrated solution of the sodium salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, the natural moisturizing factor found in human skin.” A morning spritz was the only moisturizer I needed all winter. My skin stayed dewy and moisturized.
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on Mar 23rd, 2010
@ 10:59 pm:
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on Mar 24th, 2010
@ 1:31 pm:
using a buff puff!
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on Mar 24th, 2010
@ 4:48 pm:
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on Mar 25th, 2010
@ 1:08 am:
I swear by using only Cetaphil to clean my face because a dermatologist insisted I use it and it has worked out well for me.
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Falon
on Mar 25th, 2010
@ 5:20 am:
I rub olive oil into my skin after showering for an all day healthy glow!
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on Mar 25th, 2010
@ 5:28 am:
Keeping my pores open by vigorous cleansing
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on Mar 25th, 2010
@ 4:46 pm:
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Debra F
on Mar 25th, 2010
@ 4:53 pm:
I’ve been using the Clarisonic for about 2 months now, and I will never stop using it. I have pretty good skin, but I always use to break out when I get my period, and these past months I have not had one pimple. My skin has never looked better.
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on Mar 25th, 2010
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on Mar 25th, 2010
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Melissa B.
on Mar 25th, 2010
@ 6:10 pm:
I use aloe vera on acne. It dries it up in no time.
Deanna G.
on Mar 25th, 2010
@ 6:11 pm:
I’m gonna have to with a lot of the other comments, moisturizer! A good moisturizer is essential & also one with SPF for during the daytime
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on Mar 25th, 2010
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on Mar 25th, 2010
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amy
on Mar 25th, 2010
@ 10:04 pm:
one part of my beauty routine if you can call it that is routinely saying no to coffee, alcohol, drugs and cigarrettes and yes to lotsov water.
Darcy B
on Mar 26th, 2010
@ 3:06 am:
Always use sunscreen–even if you don’t plan on being outside.
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Jennifer gersch
on Mar 26th, 2010
@ 4:30 am:
i always drink lots of water
Happi Shopr
on Mar 26th, 2010
@ 11:31 am:
Using sunscreen daily.
barbara wright
on Mar 26th, 2010
@ 1:30 pm:
I absolutely swear by drinking 8 glasses of water a day. The difference in how my face feels is just incredible.
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on Mar 26th, 2010
@ 1:32 pm:
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on Mar 26th, 2010
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on Mar 26th, 2010
@ 1:33 pm:
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Susan Smith
on Mar 26th, 2010
@ 1:56 pm:
moisturizer day and night
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on Mar 26th, 2010
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gina
on Mar 26th, 2010
@ 5:40 pm:
What is one part of your beauty routine that you absolutely swear by:
Like many others have said it would have to be moisturizer…I also think flossing is mega important for maintaining a healthy smile which is beautiful.
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on Mar 26th, 2010
@ 5:41 pm:
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on Mar 26th, 2010
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Pamela S
on Mar 26th, 2010
@ 6:39 pm:
Mine would be wearing a moisturizer with sunscreen during the day!! Thanks.
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on Mar 26th, 2010
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Melanie
on Mar 26th, 2010
@ 10:12 pm:
White shadow in the corner of my eyes, to make my eyes brighter and wider.
kathy pease
on Mar 26th, 2010
@ 10:27 pm:
i always have to use an exfoliating scrub the ones with the gritty feeling but they work so great at making your skin smooth a taking off dry skin cells
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on Mar 26th, 2010
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on Mar 26th, 2010
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Barbara Long
on Mar 26th, 2010
@ 10:59 pm:
I always wash my face before bed.
S Carter
on Mar 26th, 2010
@ 11:15 pm:
My skincare is the most critical part, including weekly exfoliating and a mask.
Veronica Garrett
on Mar 26th, 2010
@ 11:25 pm:
Body Lotion to moisturize my dry skin.
Charlene Kuser
on Mar 26th, 2010
@ 11:44 pm:
I swear by sunscreen,after I clean my face,I apply sunscreen
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on Mar 26th, 2010
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on Mar 26th, 2010
@ 11:48 pm:
Sunblock, I wear it year round!
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on Mar 26th, 2010
@ 11:50 pm:
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Lily Kwan
on Mar 27th, 2010
@ 12:29 am:
One part of my beauty routine that I absolutely swear by is moisturizing.
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on Mar 27th, 2010
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