“I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Mustela. I received product samples to facilitate to my review and to thank me for participating.”
As much as I am truly no longer a new mom, I will say that I still very much do remember what it felt like and also trying to find the right products to use for my newborn baby, as well as myself in those early days back when my newborn still smelled and felt like one, too.
One product line still always stands out amongst the rest and the company that truly has been the skincare experts for new moms and babies all over for over 60 years is Mustela.
Mustela offers a complete range of specially formulated skincare to best address the changes in the delicate skin of newborns, babies, children, mothers-to-be and new mothers and is proud of its strong relationships with healthcare professionals to best provide safe and effective skincare for both you and your baby by using natural origins ingredients with their active ingredients deriving from plants, such as avocados (which they are now featuring a patented next generation protective ingredient, Avocado Perseose), which works in perfect affinity with our skin and also helps protect skin starting at the earliest stages of life.
See I always had sensitive skin from the time I was a kid and still to this day have. My husband is even more sensitive then myself, so I was always worried about our kids skin sensitivity from our own experiences.
I can also remember late in my first pregnancy my feet being so very itchy and nothing I could use would help. It was late June and I was due in July at this point. It was warm and humid, so of course, I was retaining water in my feet, as well at this point. I seriously looked like I could have stopped the Flintstone’s car with my Barney Rubble feet!
I was told by my OB-Gyn to try Mustela Body Lotion, which was very gentle for my sensitive skin and also so very hydrating, too.
I did as I was told and yes it did help for the itchiness I was experiencing. But when I went to Babies R Us to buy it, I saw all the different products they carried from Mustela and I also had to purchase the Stretch Marks Care Oil, which I was so very afraid to get stretch marks and used during both of my pregnancies. I am proud to say that after having had two babies within less then a 2 year period, I was only left with on lone stretch mark on my lower left hand side belly. And I used the oil not only during, but after both pregnancies, too as well as the body lotion for myself after pregnancy for babies also.
Flash forward to the present, when I was recently asked by Mom Central, if I would review a few of the products from Mustela for myself and family, too.
I jumped, because having used both of those products I mentioned earlier above, I was totally happy to get to use more from Mustela and share my love of this company here with all.
You may be wondering which products, I received.
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Mustela 2-in-1 Hair & Body Wash-
First, I received the Mustela 2-in-1 Hair & Body Wash, which I must admit I never used and tried for myself int he shower, because I am always on the lookout for a body wash that could be used on my sensitive skin. I honestly loved it and using now for my morning showers regularly.
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Mustela Hydra-Bebe Body Lotion-
I also received Mustela Hydra-Bebe Body Lotion, which I mentioned earlier that I used for my itchy, pregnant feet back in the day. So very happy to get to see my old friend here again and yes it is still pretty cold and the air is definitely dry, so I was happy to get to try this cream in the colder weather to help with my skin during this time of the year. What can I say? I still love this cream and still works like a charm for me.
- 25-Pack Mustela Facial Cleansing Cloths With PhysiObebe
Next in my review package was a 25-Pack Mustela Facial Cleansing Cloths With PhysiObebe, which is Mustela’s no rinse cleansing fluid to clean baby’s face (including eyes and lips) safely and easily. These disposable facial cloths clean in one-step leaving skin soft, moisturized and soothed. My girls are indeed potty trained no longer babies and don’t use wipes for diaper changes anymore, but we still buy the big kid wipes for hand messes and such. We tried these and my girls loved them and definitely cleaned the messiest of messes with them. I will admit I never used these when they were babies and not sure why I didn’t, because Lily had very sensitive skin more so then Emma and she even had baby eczema. So, I think if I had to go back and do it again, I would have definitely given these a try of her.
- Mustela Hydra Stick With Cold Cream
We also received Mustela Hydra Stick With Cold Cream, which is perfect for all members of the family and is enriched with Shea Butter serving as an all purpose lip balm to sooth and prevent dryness. Also comes in a very convenient easy to use dispenser. I admit I get chapped lips in this weather quite often and Lily actually gets is worse. Like I said with the wipes, Lily is the most sensitive of all of us and she gets chapped lips sometimes even in the summer. So, I let her try this one and she loved the taste first and foremost, which with kids (especially picky Lily) is always a huge plus when trying to find products that they will use. And also did see a noticeable difference with her chapped lips. So, I definitely would recommend this for all to use as a daily lip balm.
- Mustela Stretch Marks Care Oil-
And last but not least, I found an old friend in the package with Mustela Stretch Marks Care Oil, which as I mentioned above I used during and after both my pregnancies. This oil seriously is a godsend for keeping stretch marks at bay for pregnant women and also diminishing any that may indeed still have the chance to begin to form with continued use after giving birth, too. Yes, I can’t help, but gush about this product, because I loved it so and still have such great memories in using it.
*To find out more about Mustela, you can go to Mustela’s Website here or their Facebook page here, too. And Mustela is very graciously offering my readers, free Facial Cleansing Cloths and free shipping with a $50 purchase by using the promotional code: Mom314 at their website listed above.*
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vitatrain4life says
I have honestly never heard of this product before!? How is that possible? This would make the perfect gift pack for a friend who is expecting! Thanks for all the info!! I also love the pic of your cute belly! 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
Totally happy to share Allie and will say that this product line is truly amazing (not just saying this because I got to review it). Seriously, I really have used it before and was ecstatic to get to review, because it is one of those brands that once you do use, you just can't help, but love. Hope you do get to gift this to your friend who is expecting and sure they will love it if you do. And totally cute resist sharing my oh so pregnant belly here for this one 🙂
katbiggie says
I LOVE Mustela! I was so hoping I would get this review package, but I am happy to see you did, and your review was excellent! I hadn't tried the balm or the lotion – so I'm adding that to my list! 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
If you do use the lip balm, let me know what you think, because the girls and I absolutely loved it, even the flavor, which they can sometimes be a bit picky about. And thanks so much Alexa and really was just so happy to get to share this here with you 🙂
Rosey says
I remember that itchy feeling when I was at the end of expecting, ugh. And look at your cute tummy!! Not a stretch mark in place (count your blessings). 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks Rosey and trust me I do totally count my blessing on that one for sure. And that itchy feeling was the worst, wasn't it?!
ginnymarie says
I loved being pregnant, and was fortunate not to get stretch marks! Seeing your pregnant belly brought back good memories. I think I'm one of the rare people who really just loved being pregnant even up to the last month. 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Aww thanks!! And I loved certain aspects and times being pregnant, but will admit I had my moments were I was so over and done with it, especially towards the end with both. Just couldn't wait to have and hold my babies by that point 🙂
massholemommy says
I have never heard of this brand, but my SIL has wicked stretch marks from being pg, so this might be for her!
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Janine Huldie says
Robin, I truly hope she tries the stretch mark oil and admit using this again now on my one lonely stretch mark has definitely helped even in only a short time period now and is considerably lighter and definitely less noticeable now. So, truly will keep using it now for sure myself 🙂
Billybuc says
I'll pass this along to Bev. I'm not a skin care kind of guy. 🙂 Have a great day Janine.
Janine Huldie says
Totally hope Bev can use this and thanks as always Bill. Have a great day again now!! 🙂
Emily says
I used the stretch mark oil too when I was pregnant…I remember being so paranoid about getting them. Lo and behold, no stretch marks but I WAS gifted with varicose veins – blech!!
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Janine Huldie says
Surprisingly enough no varicose veins here (my mom got during her pregnancies, so I thought for sure I would). But that one tiny stretch mark that is it and hoping maybe reusing this lotion now will if not get rid diminish it a ton 🙂
Kim @2justByou says
My son and I have eczema, and I've been wanting to try these products. Thanks for the great review!
Janine Huldie says
Happy to share and review this today. Definitely think from what I saw with my little girl (as a baby who had eczema) and using it with her that this is a great product for those who do have eczema. Totally hope you can try it now for the both of you, too 🙂
dishofdailylife says
I loved Mustela back in my pregnancy and baby days…I'm thinking I should go back and try out the body lotion for my feet though…the winter always does a number on them!
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Janine Huldie says
Michelle, not going to lie this cream was truly a lifesaver for my feet back during the end of my pregnancy and would totally recommend it for you and your feet now. And I am with you on the bottoms of my own feet being drier and cracked skin from the cold winters, too.
day-with-kt.com says
When I was pregnant with Jordan, the last 2 weeks I about clawed my stomach off – there was nothing to stop the itch. Wish I had know about this product then!!!
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Janine Huldie says
I will never forget that itch as long as I live and I seriously wanted to cry (and did whine quite a lot at this point) how itchy they were and that I was having such trouble reaching them over my very pregnant belly to indeed starch and then apply then lotion to. So, seriously my heart goes out to you that you had this type of itch too back during your pregnancy with Jordan.
Amanda Love says
These were some of the products that I used for Madison when she was born because I have sensitive skin and had no idea whether she would as well. It turns out she does and they worked. Since then we've used products with less chemicals in them. Mustela is still one great product but I now prefer the all natural stuff. 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
Totally makes sense and will say they really are very good products for sensitive skin and glad to hear you were able to use them too for Madison in the past 🙂
stephanie2006 says
This sounds awesome! I'm lucky enough not to have a single stretchmark but definitely issues with dry, sensitive skin. I'll have a look out for these products when we go visit in the States!
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Janine Huldie says
You are indeed very lucky, but totally hope you can find this when you are visiting the states soon now 🙂
tamaralikecamera says
I love Mustela facial cleansing cloths!
And my friend had really bad pupps (or whatever that's called?) and used their lotions and swears by them. And you have to love that they help the whole family!
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Janine Huldie says
Those facial cloths are awesome and truly not sure why I never used them before ths, but were so happy to try them. And also agree about them being for the whole family and you really can’t go wrong with that at all 🙂
Diane Roark says
Janine,
I have never heard of Mustela either. I am now aware of it and will look for it. Thank you for sharing.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
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Janine Huldie says
Diane, so very happy to share about Mustela with you and totally hope you get to try it now soon, too!! 🙂
Karen says
I seen that brand here nad there, but never really see coupons. If I do see coupons, I will have to try it out.
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Janine Huldie says
I hope you find coupons and if you do try it out, let me know, Karen 🙂
mamarabia says
I've never heard of this product, but I have lots of respect for anything that can keep my hands from being cracked all winter long!
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Janine Huldie says
You and me both and trust me this cream is that good and does totally help with dry, cracked hands at winter time and can attest to it from using it myself 🙂
gigigirl says
The Mustela products sound well worth a try for dry and sensitive skin. I will check it out for my very dry, peeling feet. So glad you were able to avoid those stretch marks…..that's great! xxoo
Janine Huldie says
They are definitely great for dry and sensitive skin and now use it everyday here. xoxo 🙂
another jennifer says
I would have loved to have those wipes with me last week in Nicaragua!
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Janine Huldie says
I can only imagine and wish I could have sent them to you there. Didn't even think and wonder if I could have 🙂