What are our thoughts? We put it to the test to let you know!
First things first - complete transparency. Glee CBD did send us products in exchange for an honest review. Key word - honest. We absolutely want to be 100% honest with our TWC community so we tested each product for weeks before writing our final reviews. Heads up - we will be reviewing each product separately, so be on the lookout for future product reviews.
Now, to some important information about Glee CBD - their hemp is grown by local farmers in Wisconsin. They (through their sister company, Cannilabs) do all of the processing of the actual hemp into distillate in house. This is important because it allows them to control the entire process.
All Certificates of Analysis (COA) can be found on their website and are searchable based on what batch of product you have. In addition, all products undergo triple third-party lab testing. The first test is when they receive the actual hemp biomass, the second test is for the distillate, and the third test is for the final tincture when it's combined with MCT. Again, this is very important - a recent study found that around 60% of CBD tested on the market does not contain the amount of CBD it claims.
This product review is specifically about Glee CBD’s moisturizing cream. Their moisturizing cream is US grown and processed oil for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties; and a rich source of vitamin A,D,E, and fatty acids. The first ingredient is aloe, not water, but that’s not it! It’s made with organic aloe leaf juice, organic coconut oil, organic shea butter, and apricot kernel oil. You read that correctly - organic, organic, organic. Which we all know is an amazing bonus when it comes to our skin care products. But that’s not it! Not only is it vegan but it also has no parabens, phthalates, or gluten. As well as no traces of heavy metals, pesticides or dyes.
Phew, now that all the important information is out of the way - let’s talk about my personal experience with Glee CBD Moisturizing Cream!
Before even trying the product, one of the first things I was excited about was the presence of AHA’s in their moisturizer. For those of you who don’t know, AHAs are Alpha hydroxy acids. They help your skin feel soft, plump, and youthful by helping exfoliate your skin, promote collagen production and blood flow to the skin. Sign me up! As someone over the age of 18, that’s exactly what I’m looking for in my skincare!
Now, onto the actual wear test! The very first thing that excited me about the moisturizer was how quickly it absorbed into my skin. Personal problem, but I don’t have the attention span to sit and wait for my skincare products to absorb into my skin. I give credit to those that do, but I am not one of those people. I need my products to sink into my skin and love me all day without having a clue they’re even on my face. Which leads to me perk number two, there was no film/product remaining on my skin. You know what I’m talking about! Those products that feel heavy on the skin or leave this weird texture/tacky/oily layer on your skin all day that let you know you have something on your face. It’s the worst. It also makes me feel like they aren’t doing their job because why are they sitting on the top of my skin instead of sinking into it lovingly? I digress, that’s an issue for another blog, haha. Glee CBD moisturizer absorbed quickly into my skin, leaving it feeling hydrated, soft, and refreshed. So, to recap, step 1 & 2 - so happy with the first impressions. Next up, all day results!
Two standout properties that I need to address up front are my sensitive skin, and my love of makeup. Do I wear makeup every single day? No. Do I want a moisturizer that won’t eat away at my make up - yes! These two factors are make it or break it for me. So, let’s break it down.
I’ve talked about it before, and I’ll talk about it forever, I have sensitive skin. More than once...more times that I can even remember...I’ve had the lovely fortune of trying an “amazing” new skincare product, only to have it wreak havoc on my skin. I’ll get redness, bumps, break outs, dryness, or my absolute favorite reaction, all of them together. Then, I have to spend weeks clearing up the mess I created on my face. So, needless to say, when I tried Glee CBD’s moisturizer I was a bit worried. However, I’m so very happy to report that after weeks of wearing this product, my skin never had a reaction! Cue the fireworks! Not once, did my skin freak-out. No redness, no bumps, no dryness, no breakouts.
Oh, speaking of breakouts though. Let’s talk about this added bonus real quick! I reviewed Glee CBD’s moisturizer during that fun time of month where women are blessed to have the reminder that they have the ability to create life, though this month that won’t be happening. Yep, I got my period folks. And I don’t know about you, but I get hormonal breakouts on my jaw/chin area every single time. It’s so frustrating, but something I’ve just come to accept. Until now. My chin remained breakout free while using Glee CBD’s moisturizer. I am not kidding. I was in shock! Immediately, their moisturizer moved to the top of my list as a result of this. Finally, something that worked no matter what time of the month it was. I couldn’t be happier.
Now, onto the more superficial aspect of skincare - how it pairs with makeup. Is this the most important thing in the entire world? No. Not even close. But, do I want to spend time putting on a face full of makeup only to have my skincare eat away at it? No, I truly don’t. That’s why I am so happy to report that Glee CBD’s moisturizer paired beautifully with my makeup! I did an all day wear test and it didn’t affect my makeup at all. There were no spots where it ate away at it, no areas where it moved the product around and no elements that wouldn’t pair nicely together. It was the perfect compliment to all the makeup I had on my face and I was so happy with the results.
Fast forward weeks later to my overall impression of this product. I love it! Seriously. My skin looks refreshed, bright, and youthful! It feels hydrated and soft. There are still no reactions - thankfully - and I’m still using this product. It keeps my skin clear while also pairing nicely with my makeup for days when I want to feel a little more put together. I highly recommend Glee CBD’s moisturizing cream to anyone who is looking for a quality moisturizer for their skin!
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Leanne
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