A little about Pookie (he has asked me to not use his real name or photographs online): Twenty-something, very fair, extremely sensitive, combo skin that is no longer actively breaking out but has large pores, congestion and texture issues because rather than using skin care, like most guys he "takes care of his skin" by letting his daily shampoo run down over his face ("It gets my face clean enough, mom!") and of course, shaving. Yes. I grabbed the products and my camera, fired off the necessary photos and the next time Pookie came to
Relogy. Inspired by the biology of your skin. This breakthrough acne treating skin care line, six years in the making, harnesses the power of natural ingredients to start clearing your skin, fast but gently without harsh side effects normally associated with acne clearing lines and treatments. Relogy is for anyone who experiences acne breakouts. Any level, many skin types.
A little about the products from the website:
Dual Action Treatment Foam (It's bubbly for a reason, not just 'cause it's fun.) This silky foam acne wash uses the power of oxygenated bubbles to penetrate deep into your pores to start clearing pimples immediately. This step also makes your skin look and feel softer, smoother and healthier. It's super easy too! Use it as a cleanser with rinsing, or just apply and let it dry!
Skin Balancing Lotion 100% Natural Skin Balancer with Coconut Milk is the ultimate side-effect preventer. It fights dryness and irritation with a level of hydration that's just right for balanced skin.
The Dual Action Treatment Foam is bubbly and soft. The Skin Balancing Lotion is silky, lightweight, spreads smoothly, sinks in readily and provides hydration without feeling heavy, greasy or leaving an oily looking sheen on the skin's surface.
Targeted Acne Treatment with seaweed extract is free with purchase and is intended as a spot treatment. Pookie got a breakout while test driving this line but he refused to use this serum. He is fussy about treatments after the discomfort of the acne treatments he endured as a teen. Consistent use of the cleansing foam was effective for him so I didn't push the issue.
So, how does this line perform? My observations of Pookie's skin after he went through the cleanser and moisturizer is that his skin is softer, a little more even toned. The congestion is greatly cleared and eased, pores are cleaner and appear smaller and a bit tighter. His skin texture is somewhat smoother. I have tried to get him to exfoliate but he refuses. His skin is just too sensitive and he dislikes discomfort so... It isn't happening.
Pookie's notes:
Dual Action Treatment Foam "It's good. It got my face clean."
Skin Balancing Lotion: "It's okay. My face doesn't feel as tight and uncomfortable with it. It's not greasy."
Targeted Acne Treatment: "I'm not going there."
When I asked him if he liked the experience of using this skincare, overall he said that he did. When asked if he would purchase, "Maybe. Do you have any Hot Pockets?"
If you have congested/acne prone skin I would say, this line is definitely worth giving a go. It seems to be effective, especially at clearing congestion. It isn't harsh, Mr. Sensitive Skin, himself gives it a good grade for gentleness. While my son isn't actively breaking out, he did get a zit that cleared quickly while using these products.
You can find Relogy Natural Acne Treatment here. The price is $49.95 every 60 days for an Auto Ship program.
Relogy Acne Treatment skin care is cruelty free and vegan.
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Your son is a good sport to help his blogger mom especially since she calls him "Pookie" ;)
ReplyDeleteHe really is! He was a good sport, And he HATES being called Pookie but since I can't use his real name... He gets called what I want. 3:)
ReplyDeleteIt was so nice of Pookie to consent to being your product tester! "Maybe. Do you have any Hot Pockets?"=HILARIOUS!
ReplyDeleteLOL! What a good son. This stuff does sounds great and I would try it on my acne prone skin for sure! Good notes Pookie! ;)
ReplyDeleteI've heard good things about this brand. Glad to know it's almost as good as a hot pocket LOL
ReplyDeleteMy friend tried this brand a while back and was happy with it. So... did you have any Hot Pockets?
ReplyDeleteI didn't get any. My son came over and glommed on to them. You'd think he was starving to death, the way he eats when he comes over. lol
ReplyDeleteI think that my son preferred the Hot Pockets! lol It did work for him, tho.
ReplyDeleteHe was a good sport. The line did work for him, his skin is improved.
ReplyDeleteHe did his mom a solid, for sure. :D Just keeping it real... That is my boy. :P lol
ReplyDeleteLOL I love your humor! I laughed out loud at the hot pockets after his casual answer...such a guy reply! lol I have dry/combo skin so I stick with products for dry skin, then use toners for my t-zone that way my cheeks don't become the sahara and my t-zone stays happy. Great review though! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that they're cruelty free and vegan!
ReplyDeleteHot pockets seem very important to Pookie. lol. Glad you were able to talk him into trying this skincare line.
ReplyDeleteI've been so picky with cleansers lately, that I pretty much beg companies to send me samples to try instead of full-sized products, haha! This one sounds interesting, I like these new oxygenated masks and cleansers - they really seem to live up to their claims of providing superior cleansing properties.
ReplyDeleteSo I said I wanted to check this out for my brother but this might be good for me. I'm always on the hunt for something to minimize my pores and control my combination skin. My darn face never knows what it wants sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI liked Relogy lotion when I tried it, but the cleanser had sulphates in it, which can cause acne for me. Not sure if they still have that as an ingredient or not.
ReplyDeleteHahahaha, so good. I try to get my boyfriend to go through some of the skincare I have backed up but he's so lazy!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I totally laughed at this post - you have such a knack for writing humorously. It's nice to read about skin care from a guy's perspective (I could totally hear my husband saying similar things).
ReplyDeleteOh, Pookie! lol. What a sport. and a great post!
ReplyDeleteGreat review on this!
ReplyDeleteMost importantly though did you have hot pockets :) I try and get my husband to do a review every now and again it is quiet humourous hehehe
ReplyDeleteThis post is the best, Pookie was a good sport. I have heard good things about this brand so glad to know it worked well for him.
ReplyDeletePookie is a good kid if he's willing to test for you. I know I'd never get that kind of cooperation. I still get an occasional breakout so having a line like this in the house is handy.
ReplyDeleteCute review! I hope you bought him so hot pockets fr being such a willing participant:D
ReplyDeleteI would have done a similar thing, found me a Pookie to test this, I cant deal with harsh skincare. My skin has been through a lot lately :-/
ReplyDeletePoor Pookie. You're gonna give that kid a complex ;)
ReplyDeleteToo funny! Sounds like Pookie was a such good sport! This sounds like it would work great for my 15-year-old daughter. My son washes his face the same way as Pookie (letting shampoo run down his face), but he's 12, haha!
ReplyDeleteBAHAHAHA! Erika this was the best review ever. I'm a little bummed to see that I can't expect my 15 yr olds to change much ones they hit their 20s. I was keeping my fingers crossed they would suddenly turn into willing participants with my skin care pushing. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sport Pookie is. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a good sport!
ReplyDeletePookie sounds cute..Thanks for sharing great review about Relogy skin care..i shall recommend to my friends who have acne problem.
ReplyDeleteYour son sounds like a hoot. I just caught my hubby trying to wash his face with body wash the other day. I shrieked STOP!!! and he just looked at me. lol
ReplyDeleteThat is so funny. I tried to talk my husband into doing a mud mask the other day. He agreed but we forgot.
ReplyDeleteHahaha what a good sport!
ReplyDeleteHe really is.
ReplyDeletePics, when it happens. 3:)
ReplyDeleteOh yeah. He's a real riot. ;) lol Men... The things they do to their skin. My husband won't even consider trying skin care I try to foist off on him. He has his routine and that, it. it. lol
ReplyDeletePookie is cute. Of course, I'm his mom so I'm a little biased. ;) I hope that your friends try and like.
ReplyDeleteHe really is. He wasn't wild about the idea but he stepped up for his old mom. :D
ReplyDeleteHe is a sweetie.
ReplyDeleteThank you. :D Yeah, teenaged boys turn into twenty-something guys and they just root around in the cave. You might be able to talk them into cooperating, as they get a little older. Maybe... ;)
ReplyDeleteDon't look for that to change, He'll be doing it when he's 22. lol Your daughter might really like it. Mr. Sensitive Face didn't suffer irritation, so it's gentle.
ReplyDeletePookie really was a good sport. He's a sweetie.
Naw. He's pretty secure and it isn't as if we went to work and told his colleagues that he was testing skin care for his mom. lol
ReplyDeleteI know. I hope that it's calming down and bit and recovering.
ReplyDeleteThere was no way I could have tested that line, myself. I'm just way too dry. Pookie is very sensitive but didn't find it harsh. I think that secretly, he liked the moisturizer but no way was he going to tell me... Probably afraid I'd buy him a barrel of it. lol
Absolutely! I always keep some in the freezer for him. :D
ReplyDeleteIt seems to be good stuff. I don't worry about breakouts, anymore. I had my share, in earlier years and I'm happy to have clear skin that behaves. lol Pookie really was a sweetie for helping his mom out.
ReplyDeleteThank you. :D He is a good guy and I appreciated his help.
ReplyDeleteYep. I keep them on hand for him. lol
ReplyDeleteThank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. He really is a sweetie for stepping up.
ReplyDeleteThank you. :D eah, guys don't always wax eloquent. He got said what he needed to.
ReplyDeleteI think it's in the male DNA. Skincare take time away from hunt! Ugh!
ReplyDeleteIt's crazy how one ingredient can be clearing and give someone else trouble.
ReplyDeleteOy. When I was younger... I have a good routine now but when I was battling acne and pores... It was a nightmare. I may be dried up and getting wrinkles but skincare is actually easier, now. lol
ReplyDeleteOh! I'm testing a new oxygen masque for Exuviance. I'll have something up pretty soon. You might be interested.
ReplyDeleteHot Pockets are everything to Pookie. Along with anything else he can put in his bottomless stomach. lol He was a gentelman for doing that for me. <3
ReplyDeleteI thought that was great, as well. It's nice to see more and more companies moving in that direction.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. It's important to stick to what works and it sounds as if you have a good balance.
ReplyDeletePookie did me proud, for sure and yes, he is such a guy. lol