Product Test Drive: Simple Skincare and Ponds

How was your weekend? I took Charlie to the vet--he was limping and turns out his knee pops out. It's fine for now, and I was upset, but I feel better after talking to the Dr. I also started watching Sons of Anarchy--a show everyone's been trying to get me to watch for years. And I watched the Atlanta Falcons lose, but congrats to the 49ers! Finally, I had my weekly ritual of exfoliating. I have sensitive skin, so I have to be careful what products I use. Speaking of, I thought I'd share with you some products I was sent and have been using for a couple of months. Check out my reviews:

First up is Simple--Sensitive Skin Experts. If you're looking for basic, easy-on-the-skin skincare, I suggest you check them out. I've reviewed other Simple Skin products here.

• Exfoliating Facial Wipes--I found these to be pre-moistened super exfoliating and they made my skin red. Instead, I use them on my feet to exfoliate. I use them to wipe off makeup from my hands and when wearing super heavy makeup or sunscreen. Those who are in the entertainment/theatre industry will love these.
• Refreshing Facial Wash Gel--This is a wonderful, nice, and easy gel wash. It's very cooling and washes away the day's makeup effectively. I use it with my Clarisonic or with a cloth and have had no negative effects. It's very gentle.
• Simple Eye Makeup Remover--This remover is gentle and feels almost like water. It didn't irritate my eyes or leave that film on my eyes--you know what I mean?
• Vital Vitamin Day and Night Creams--The Day formula is naturally a thinner version of the Night. Both work great as basic moisturizers and I experienced no break outs.

I was also sent Pond's products, a company many of us are familiar with, but check out the Luminous Clean line:

• Wet Cleansing Towelettes--These have soft white Kaolin clay in them, which works to draw out trapped makeup and impurities. These broke me out twice out of the four times I used them (I'm talking a pimple or two since I don't have acne) so I no longer used them. I generally have this reaction to clay as my skin is very dry, so those with oily skin will probably fare better.
• Daily Exfoliating Cleanser--This also has clay but didn't irritate my skin nor cause me to break out any time I used it. It's a pearlescent cream with gentle microbeads. It is a great exfoliating cleanser that isn't drying.

Have you tried either of these skin care lines? What do you use? Is your skin oily, dry, or combo?

PS: This week's The 52 Project challenge is to moderately exercise 5 days this week. Last week's challenge of keeping my chin parallel to the ground has been going well!