Hot in the City with Merlot Skin Care!

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It looks like face masks are once again having their day in the sun! I’m always on the lookout for the latest trend or must-have product, I was totally on the bandwagon when BB Creams hit the market, and now I’m really excited about face masks! More specifically clay or mud based masks. Clay and/or mud is known for drawing out excess dirt and oils – which is why they’re so popular at spa’s and have now made them a facial mask must. I’ve been trying out various brands, and while my oily skin is quite pleased with the results I have to say that well known brands (like Glam Glow) can get pretty pricey. However, I’ve recently found a perfect and more affordable alternative with Merlot’s Clay Facial Mask and Purifying Peel Off Mask!

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Merlot was kind enough to send me both masks for review, as well as their First Crush 3-in-1 Blemish Treatment. I decided to get the girls together for a girls night in, complete with snacks, a cheesy movie, and facials! This is what we thought of the masks:

Merlot Clay Mask
While Merlot’s Clay Mask is neither thick nor heavy and has a pleasant scent, it left my skin clean, oil-free, but not dried out. I really love it, I like how I didn’t have to time how long I kept it on my skin for fear of irritation – instead a couple of us kept them on for a while, and none of us experienced over-drying or irritation!

Merlot Purifying Mask
The Purifying Peel Off Mask was a favorite – it smelled really good and left everybody’s skin feeling super soft! Plus it didn’t irritate typical dry sensitive areas like around the nose and eyebrows.

First Crush Skin Care

We didn’t use the First Crush 3-in-1 Blemish Treatment at our girls night in because I’ve actually been testing it myself for two weeks. I wanted to use most of the bottle before I gave my opinion, and wanted to be able to evaluate the product independent of any other acne treatments. I recently went on vacation and while I was away from home my face completely broke out, when I got back home I immediately began using this as a part of my evening regimen. Since then my acne has really cleared up, and my skin is actually looking more even! So I’m definitely sold on this product – it doesn’t strip your skin and leave it feeling dry, but it’s like a gentle cleanse that leaves your skin feeling more fresh and firm.

Check out Merlot and read more about their history and how founder Wayne Beckley utilizes the power of grape seeds in Merlot’s products by clicking here!

Merlot has been kind enough to offer one lucky NYC Talon reader both the Merlot Clay Mask as well as the First Crush 3-in-1 Blemish Treatment! Enter below!

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46 Comments

  1. Kristi C
    July 4, 2013 / 3:35 pm

    I would like to try the Chin Up™ Neck Firming Cream.

  2. Dawn b
    July 6, 2013 / 1:33 pm

    I’d love to try the Grape Seed Cleanser.

  3. Stephanie Larison
    July 7, 2013 / 9:45 pm

    Moonlight Radiance Night Cream

  4. deana c
    July 8, 2013 / 11:05 am

    I would like to try the Microdermabrasion Body Scrub

  5. Katie K
    July 9, 2013 / 6:54 pm

    Like to try the Chin Up Neck Firming Cream.

  6. Christine
    July 9, 2013 / 9:44 pm

    the Chin Up™ Neck Firming Cream

  7. Ally
    July 10, 2013 / 10:20 pm

    I would love to try the grape seed mouisturizer.

  8. jessica
    July 11, 2013 / 10:34 pm

    grape seed moisturizer would be great !

  9. ELIZABETH C.
    July 11, 2013 / 11:34 pm

    I would love to try the Microdermabrasion body scrub.

  10. Matt Jones
    July 12, 2013 / 1:33 am

    The Moonlight Radiance Night Creme

  11. Denise B.
    July 12, 2013 / 4:41 pm

    I would like to try the “Grape Seed Eye Cream”.

  12. Jennifer Simmons
    July 12, 2013 / 11:01 pm

    Moonlight Radiance Night Cream would be perfect for me!

  13. Kendra Warstler
    July 13, 2013 / 3:38 pm

    The neck firming cream

  14. miranda
    July 14, 2013 / 3:09 am

    first crush 3-in-1 =)

  15. Breanne
    July 14, 2013 / 4:25 am

    Grape Seed Cleanser

  16. Colleen W
    July 15, 2013 / 12:52 am

    Grape seed mosturizer.

  17. Jessica Rose
    July 15, 2013 / 5:16 pm

    The Moonlight Radiance Night Cream

  18. Colleen Boudreau
    July 15, 2013 / 7:05 pm

    The Purifying Peel Off Mask.

  19. Danielle Porter
    July 15, 2013 / 9:01 pm

    I’m interested in trying the clay mask!

  20. tina reynolds
    July 15, 2013 / 11:59 pm

    I would really really love to try the Chin Up™ Neck Firming Cream

  21. Tia K.
    July 16, 2013 / 12:58 am

    Microdermabrasion Body Scrub

  22. Jorge Alexander Granda
    July 16, 2013 / 3:36 am

    First Crush 3-in-1 Blemish/Acne Treatment

  23. carla bonesteel
    July 16, 2013 / 8:09 am

    I would like to try the Merlot Divine perfume.

  24. natlia ryjova
    July 16, 2013 / 3:58 pm

    purifying peel off mask!

  25. Deb S
    July 16, 2013 / 4:05 pm

    I would love to try the Microdermabrasion Body Scrub

  26. crystal smith
    July 16, 2013 / 4:12 pm

    I’d like to try the Hydrating Toner. I’ve yet to find a toner that doesn’t over dry my skin and I wonder if this one would do the trick 🙂

  27. Melissa B.
    July 16, 2013 / 6:38 pm

    I’d love to try the exfoliating scrub.

  28. Beth C
    July 16, 2013 / 8:16 pm

    Grape Seed Eye Cream

  29. kathy pease
    July 16, 2013 / 8:24 pm

    id love to try the Foot Cream

  30. Marty
    July 16, 2013 / 8:30 pm

    I’d love to try the Purifying Peel-Off Mask. Thanks for the giveaway!

  31. Lynda Thomas
    July 16, 2013 / 11:46 pm

    I’d like to try the body firming lotion! 🙂

  32. kristin s
    July 17, 2013 / 5:43 am

    i would love to try the moonlight radiance night cream

  33. Ann Council
    July 17, 2013 / 10:33 am

    I would like the Radiance night cream.

  34. Lisa Garner
    July 17, 2013 / 1:30 pm

    I would like to try the Chin Up Neck Firming Cream.

  35. susan smoaks
    July 17, 2013 / 2:34 pm

    i would love to try the Chin Up™ Neck Firming Cream

  36. Nicole C.
    July 17, 2013 / 2:41 pm

    I would love to try the Microdermabrasion Body Scrub.

  37. Cassandra French
    July 17, 2013 / 3:04 pm

    Moonlight Radiance Night Cream

  38. Mihaela D.
    July 17, 2013 / 3:21 pm

    the Chin Up™ Neck Firming Cream 🙂

  39. Erica C.
    July 17, 2013 / 4:11 pm

    I’d like to try the grape seed moisturizer.

  40. Buddy Garrett
    July 17, 2013 / 7:28 pm

    My wife would like to try the Moonlight Radiance Night Cream.

  41. Brandy Kruger
    July 17, 2013 / 8:58 pm

    I’d like to try the blemish treatment, need to get my skin ready for my best friends wedding!

  42. kristi gruwell
    July 17, 2013 / 10:44 pm

    I would like the 3-in-1. Great product.

  43. Michelle Tucker
    July 17, 2013 / 10:58 pm

    I’d like to try the Microdermabrasion Body Scrub.

  44. Laurie Emerson
    July 17, 2013 / 11:02 pm

    I would like to try their Exfoliating Scrub.

  45. Marcy Strahan
    July 17, 2013 / 11:29 pm

    I would love to try the Exfoliating Scrub (face) & the Anti-Wrinkle Cream !

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