I’ve written quite a few reviews for Truth In Aging over the years, and I always begin by admitting that I am a skin product and makeup junkie. I started reading Marta’s articles about finding effective skincare and makeup that aren’t made with toxic substances back in either late 2008 or early 2009, and I’ve been a devoted follower ever since. At the end of December 2011 when the Discover With Marta Collection was launched, I knew I had found the mother lode. After six amazing shipments I knew the $144 I invested on December 24, 2011, as a special holiday present to myself was very well spent.

I enjoyed not knowing what was going to arrive with each shipment. I do have a sort of blind faith in Marta’s sense of what’s a worthwhile product, which buoyed my anticipation. While not all of the products I received worked for me, I was thrilled to get to try them and it prevented me from spending money I would have regretted. I happily purchased (with the 20% off discount that I got as a member) those that worked for me, such as AQ Skin Solutions’ Eye Serum and Active Serum, M.A.D Skincare Illuminating Daily Moisturizer, Brow Vitality Complex, Your Best Face Prep, Prana Active Vitamin Lift Serum, Royal Nectar Face Mask with bee venom, Living Nature Hydrating Toning Gel and the Mukti Rejuvenating Eye Balm. I gave the products that did not work for me to grateful friends, and now they’ve been converted too.

I was also impressed that the Collection included full-sized containers of Living Nature Hydrating Toning Gel, Snowberry Nourishing Lite Day Cream, Avitalin Vitality Phytocell Complex, Prana Active Vitamin Lift Serum, and the Lumixyl Moisture Lock Sunscreen SPF 30.

I feel a little goofy admitting it, but I am so excited to see what the next Discover With Marta Collection will bring!