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So, you all probably know that I'm really leery of products that come with big promises. Like, "THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER!! THIS ONE PRODUCT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOREVER!!" Yeah. I'm a total skeptic when it comes to big promises… because I've tried a lot of "miracle" products over the years and very, very few of them have impressed me. Especially when it comes to skincare. Most are just meh. Or worse than "meh" - and they end up breaking out my sensitive skin in bad ways. So when a box of Nerium products showed up at my house a few weeks ago, I admit I kind of had a bad attitude about it. I was rolling my eyes and thinking, "Great! I gotta review another skincare line that will promise life-altering things and do nothing or maybe even break my skin out more." {Just keeping it real here.} I hate writing negative reviews, but I also love my readers too much to write anything less than 100% honest reviews. So I was afraid to start trying this product, thinking I was going to have to do another "meh" review for this giveaway. Well, guess what? I was incredibly surprised and elated to discover that this skincare product actually has seemed to live up to its promises. For real. After using it for just 2-3 days, I could already tell that my skin looked healthier, felt healthier, and was breaking out less. After using it for 5 days, I had the healthiest-looking skin I could remember having in a long time. I told Jesse last night, "I can't believe it, but I actually think I believe that this stuff works! Or at least it seems like it's working better than anything I've used in a very long time." You see, I've stuck with Mary Kay for years because it's basically the only skincare line that has consistently not made my eczema- and acne-prone skin worse. But I'm totally going to keep using these bottles of Nerium I got as review products as long as they keep working. And who knows? My stubborn, skeptical self just might actually switch skincare lines if these results keep happening! The Nerium products are really expensive, in my definition (see, I told you I can't help but be brutally honest!), so they will have to show me some pretty crazy, amazing results over the next 30-60 days for me to be wholeheartedly convinced. However, I'm willing to consider it if these results continue to happen. Because, as those of you who struggle with eczema and adult acne can probably relate to, we will go to great lengths and pretty great expenses if something will actually cause major improvement and less frustrating breakouts (don't even start asking me about all of the weird diets and natural remedies I've attempted over the years just to clear up my face!) 
Now, for those of you who are wondering more about Nerium, here are the details from Katie Parson, the brand partner who is graciously sponsoring this giveaway (and who had the courage to send me product knowing full well I might give it a negative review!): Nerium is a skincare line that addresses all of the issues that make our skin blemished, wrinkled or "tired" looking. Using plant-based ingredients that are free of animal byproducts and gluten, Nerium's mild formula is safe for the most sensitive of skin (even kids can use it on scrapes or sunburns). The formula's active ingredient, Nerium Oleander, reduces the appearance of skin issues like wrinkles, discoloration, melasma, eczema, psoriasis and acne. To see a number of pretty amazing before and after photos and be updated on current promotions, like Katie's fan page on Facebook.
If you are looking for a natural, all-in-one skin system that eliminates the need for expensive chemical treatments, be sure to enter this giveaway! One winner will get an ultimate combo pack that includes: A second winner will receive a bottle of Nerium's Age-Defying night cream. Note: The ultimate combo retails at $275 but MoneySavingMom.com readers can purchase it at a preferred customer rate of $160 by clicking here. Each of the three items is also available on its own at a preferred customer rate. New customers in July will also receive a free bottle of Nerium's anti-aging hand cream while supplies last. You can visit Katie's Nerium site to shop, or email her at kpparsons54@gmail.com with questions about the products or ways to order and save. All products have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't loving your own results - no questions asked. You can also find out more about becoming a Nerium brand partner and earn money sharing about Nerium here. Want to enter to win some Nerium products? Click on the graphic below and type in your name and email address. 2 winners will be chosen and posted next week. This giveaway ends Sunday, July 12, at 11:59 pm, CST. 
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