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Monday, September 1, 2014

Ottilie & Lulu Naturals is Skincare for Tweens!

*Disclosure- I received a product courtesy of the sponsor for the purpose of this review. No monetary compensation was provided. All opinions are genuine, based on my experience with the product, and have not been influenced by promotional items. 


Some of the best advice I ever received was from an older friend of mine. She told me that the sooner I started taking care of my skin, the better it would look in the long run. I listened to her and started a facial skin care routine in my teens. I will be 35 this year, and will be forever grateful for that bit of wisdom, as my face isn't showing very many signs of aging yet. This is advice I have passed down to my girls, encouraging them to clean, moisturize and wear spf on their faces daily. They do a pretty good job of keeping up with their own routines, but the problem is, there aren't too many products that work on sensitive tween skin. The harsh ingredients in teen and adult products can damage tween skin, and 80% of skin damage occurs before age 17! Finding effective, but gentle tween skincare just got easier with Ottilie & Lulu Naturals skincare line for tweens.

Ottilie and Lulu

Ottilie & Lulu offer a full line of skincare products that are specially formulated just for tween skin. The products are filled with anti-oxidants, botanicals and vitamins, ensuring your tween's skin is getting the TLC it deserves.

My daughter Allison is going to be 11 soon, and she is just starting to see changes in her facial skin. It's getting oily from time to time, especially after resting her face on her hands all day at school, and after her gymnastics classes. Like most tweens, she should be washing her face twice a day, and the Ottilie & Lulu Morning and Night Gel Cleanser encourages her to do just that. It lathers up to cleanse, then easily rinses away, leaving skin feeling clean and refreshed.


In the morning, she likes to follow up with a moisturizer. If she is planning on staying in for the day, the Morning Pure Facial Moisturizer is what she will use. If she is going outside, the Everyday Facial Moisturizer & Sunscreen has SPF 20 included in it, so that's what she will use to not only moisturize, but protect her skin from the sun's damaging rays. Even though she hasn't sprouted any blemishes on her face yet, I like that they also offer a Spot Blemish Treatment. Made with a blend of White Willow Bark, Peppermint Leaf, and Tea Tree Leaf extracts, it calms the skin and reduces redness. We will definitely keep this on hand for when those pesky pimples pop up.

Of all the product Ottilie & Lulu offer, my favorite has been the Clean Skin Face Wipes.


The pre-moistened cloths are all-natural and alcohol-free. They come in a resealable pack, so they are ideal to take on the go. Tuck them away in a backpack for a quick cleaning during school, leave them in the car for cleaning on the go, or just keep them handy in the house to use to quickly wipe away dirt and oil throughout the day. We recently took these on the go. Allison went to her first concert this past weekend, and all the jumping and dancing caused her face to get sweaty and oily. She was able to do a quick clean up with the Ottilie & Lulu Clean Skin Face Wipes right in the bathroom after the concert. Her teen sister even enjoyed using them too!


The products smell great too! My kids will not use any products they think "stink". The O&L products offer a very light Mandarin and Sandalwood scent, which both of my girls find pleasing to use. Ottilie & Lulu products are dermatologist and allergy tested. They are NOT tested on animals. The full line is currently available to purchase on the Ottilie & Lulu website.


Want the chance to WIN a backpack full of Ottilie & Lulu?

 Enter the Ottilie & Lulu's Got My Back To School Backpack Giveaway!


Simply Follow Ottilie and Lulu on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Take a selfie with your awesome backpack, then load it to your social media account. Tag your photo with #oandlhasmyback.

One winner each day will be selected to receive a package of O&L Clean Skin Facewipes. On 9/2, one winner will win a backpack of Ottilie & Lulu products- a $125 value! 

Enter as many times as you like, but hurry! There are only a few days left to submit your entries! 
(Giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only)



At what age did you start a facial skin care routine? Which Ottilie & Lulu product would your tween be most excited to try?


53 comments:

  1. I have all boys who could care less about what their skin looks like LOL.

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  2. I love that you found products for this age group. I bet my daughter would love these!

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  3. I've tried all kinds of facial creams over the years and then decided to just stick to basic Dove cream and soap since Dove is always good for me in all possible shapes....

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  4. I don't even remember. I do remember my mom started me with the Clinic brand. She always got a lot of that stuff, and free things came with the stuff she bought.

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  5. It does help to start early. I wish I'd started taking care of my skin as a teen. You have your daughters on the right track, and this looks like good stuff.

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  6. Wow this is really amazing stuff! I wonder if boys can use it too, my son has bad acne. Thanks!

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  7. This sounds great for teens. My granddaughter would be able to use them.

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  8. One of my Granddaughters had terrible acne, the other one had no problems. This would have been great when they were teens.

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  9. AS the father of two pre-teen girls, this is perfect! Going to go enter right now!

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  10. This looks great! I started a skin care routine around 12 I think - hopefully my daughter and sons will have better skin than I did at that age :(

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  11. Way to start them young......I don't even want to think of all the sunburns I have had :(

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  12. what a great way to start good habits. my teen still doesn't have the best face cleaning habits

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  13. Looks like a great line of products. I will have to keep them in mind for when kiddo gets a little older.

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  14. I didn't realize there was a skincare line just for tweens. What a great way to encourage good habits for the future!

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  15. These sound like great products for young people and a great way to start a good skin care routine.

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  16. 80% of the damage that young? Wow, that's crazy! I need to find something for my tween boy.

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  17. I am going to enter the giveaway for my daughter. I started my routine at around 10 or 11. This looks like an awesome product line!

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  18. huh. i just noticed my 9 year old has white bumps on her chin. i guess we do need to start being aware of her skincare :(

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  19. Lol..I dont mind investing in these. But my boys...least bothered.
    They do have a thing for hair gels though ;)

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  20. I do find that even as an adult I prefer the facial wipes! I still have super sensitive skin so maybe this would work for me as well.

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  21. This sounds like a great skincare line. My daughter could have used these when she was a 'tween. She had sensitive skin so most of the skincare products she tried irritated her.

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  22. Very cool! I'm so happy there are more natural skincare solutions available.

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  23. I really love their products. Not only are they great for girls but my son loves to use them on his skin.

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  24. Thanks for the detailed review. I feel glad they don't test on animals.

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  25. I love learning about new skincare lines, and this looks amazing. I will share with the teen/tween moms I know.

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  26. This is my first time hearing of Ottilie Lulu. I love that they do not test on animals!

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  27. My girls have used their shampoo and conditioner in the past. They loved the mild formula and the way it smelled.

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  28. My son has started to have some acne on his nose. These products are awesome!

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  29. What a great line of product. I love the backpack giveaway. I would never be able to get my son to clean his face twice a day. It is hard enough getting him to shave once a week.

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  30. Looks like great products for tweens. Their skin goes through so many changes

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  31. It's great that there are products like this. Was just looking for something for my oldest daughter.

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  32. It is good to see a facial care routine for tweens. It will keep your kiddo's skin clear and scar-free.

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  33. New product for me - I will definitely be on the lookout while shopping. Perfect for Isa!

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  34. I think after our feet, our face is the last to get attention. I started my older kids in Junior high on a regular regiment. I love the simplicity of the Ottilie and Lulu naturals and they care about their product. Thanks for sharing.

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  35. I hadn't heard of this brand before. So glad we don't have to worry about the teen skin thing right now!

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  36. I think the wipes are a great idea for school!I would have loved to have a stash in my backpack!

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  37. This looks like a great line of products for tweens. Thanks for sharing!

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  38. My boys are getting acne. I'll have to look for this!

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  39. I never heard of this brand, but love the idea something fun for Tweens... they always worry about their skin and this is awesome, what a great idea..thanks for sharing

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  40. That is such an awesome idea to start a skincare regime when you're young. I remember I had no idea what to do as a tween! I used acne cream and that's it.

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  41. Oh how I wish this wasn't just for US residents! This looks amazing, I need to look into this brand!

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  42. I started my skin care regime in middle school. I have two sisters so I watched my older sister and mimicked her.

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  43. I started my skin care regime in middle school. I have two sisters so I watched my older sister and mimicked her.

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  44. I hadn't heard of this brand before. I'll have to check this out for our teen daughter.

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  45. I've never seen these, but will have to check them out. They'd would be perfect for my daughter.

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  46. Teen skin can be so finicky so it is necessary to have something that works well for their specific issues.

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  47. I started taking care of my skin when I was young and I am so glad as it is a habit that pays off when you are older. I have two teens and I buy them skincare products so they can take care of there skin.

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  48. I haven't heard of this brand but glad to see it uses natural ingredients. I'll need to get some for my teens.

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  49. I love that they make a line just for tweens. It's a great way to get them started with a good skincare routine.

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  50. Where was this when I was a tween? All of the stuff I used as a kid just made everything worse!

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  51. looks like a lovely product...my daughter Obi is almost 4 but she never misses a chance to mess with my supplies, including cleansing products and cosmetics :)..I guess girls will be girls..

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