Review: Plant-based 7 Minute Lift

Aug 20

Aug 20 Review: Plant-based 7 Minute Lift

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I am so glad I tried these beauty products. In addition to feeding my newfound love of all things Greek, I also avoid most makeup instead sticking to simple and naturally based skincare routines. In summer, this can often devolve into a less-than-desirable mix of sweat, sun, and sunscreen — so I really need some fast and easy tools to help support my active lifestyle. Additionally, I stopped wearing mascara and eye makeup due to regular allergies (itchy eyes) and sensitive skin, so I’m super picky about what goes on my face. I’m happy to say that all of these products not only worked but did so with zero skin irritation.

Athena 7 Minute Lift

I’ll admit I was skeptical, thinking a 7-minute face-lift sounded more like an infomercial than a product I wanted to try. It’s a bit difficult to see with my home lighting, but 8 minutes later my doubts were over, however, as I could see a noticeable difference in forehead lines after only a single application. The product is simple to apply. First, wash and dry your face. Dampen the included brush which looks much like a brush for blush or some powdered foundations and lightly “paint” on the Athena product. While the jar is tiny, a little goes a really, really long way and I actually over-applied a bit on my eyes on the first go-round.

The most difficult part of the process was trying not to make a facial expression for 7 minutes. As any mom knows — 7 minutes is enough time to have insane amounts of chaos happen in a home with a preschooler. The feel is an initial tightening, almost like wax solidifying and then a slight tingle - but that’s it. It’s subtle in the picture, but I definitely saw a softening of my “thinking” lines on my forehead and the squinty lines near my eyes.

The pleasant smell and tingly sensation are likely products of the ingredients which consist of 12 different Greek organic essential oils including lavender, peppermint, citrus, and chamomile. The product smells good. An absolute must for me too, the company does not test on animals under any circumstance. Check out the website to learn more!

Adonia Organics Plant Collagen Day Serum and Cleansing Gel

The Athena 7 Minute Lift is part of the Adonia Organics skincare family. You have to apply to a clean face, and Adonia Organics has just the products you need. I tried both the Plant Collagen Day Serum and also the Daily Cleansing Gel for Face & Neck. You can see that beyond my sunshine burnt shiny nose, my skin is moisturized and clear. I’ve been using both products for a few weeks now, sometimes only every other day as the kid has a tendency to knock things off the bathroom counter and force me to search for missing items.

Again, these products are based on organic Greek ingredients and animal-friendly. They smell good. My face feels better without irritation. I had previously avoided most collagen-products due to their association with animal products, so have been enjoying the opportunity to use a collagen-product with plant-based ingredients like vitamin E, aloe, artichoke, algae, and nettle extracts. Working with naturopathic medicine professionals, I know that nature can support our skin and bodies without the needs for excessive processed ingredients.

The cleansing gel I have nicknamed the “feel-good, soothing, smell-nice face stuff” as it has become a favorite part of my skincare routine. If you check my writing on other platforms, I don’t normally rave this much about a soap. This gel is definitely another level however as it’s not just how my face looks and feels after use, but the actual experience of putting on my face feels like the daily minute of soothing self-care I never knew I needed. It’s just a nice smelling and genuinely soothing experience, especially during a time where I’m avoiding any indoor spa experiences.

So what’s next? Buy it. It’s a long-lasting, all natural, organic plant-based experience. And the product line doesn’t end at the three items above. I have discovered that Adonia Organics makes a tummy-toning serum and wrap and OMG am I in. If it works anything like the rest of the products I can’t wait. I didn’t even know about these products before, but now I need them all.