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Introduction & Overview |
Body Innoventions® is a manufacturer of women’s cosmetic and weight management products. Although they may have marketed more products in the past, the official website indicates that only two are available at time of review: Retiva™, a dietary weight loss supplement, and Lip Explosion®, an “instant lip plumper.”
Retiva™ is believed to have been formulated to meet the specific weight management needs of women; the pill is advertised as an energy enhancer and a calorie burner. Lip Explosion® is a topical application advertised as safe, fast-acting and long-lasting. We will review these two products and evaluate the manufacturer’s claims below.
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| Pros |
• Manufacturer offers monthly auto-ship program at reduced prices
• Official website posts “FAQs” for both products
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| Cons |
• Company manufactures only two products at time of review
• The weight loss supplement has moderate to high levels of Caffeine
• Manufacturer does not offer free trials for either product at this time
• Official website does not post consumer testimonials at time of review
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| Product Lineup |
We find it odd that the company markets only two products. A weight loss supplement and a lip plumper seem like a random combination, although they do seem to have a clearly designated consumer base. Women seem to desire “full, plump, seductive, ‘movie star’ lips.” On the other hand, we are unsure of the merits of gender-specific weight loss supplements.
Retiva™ is advertised as promoting “smooth, sustained energy” and “intense calorie burning.” The formulation consists of Caffeine, Green Tea Extract, L-Tyrosine, Yerba Mate, L-Glutamine and several other nutrients. Lip Explosion® is said to be a safe alternative to cosmetic surgery, although the effects seem to be temporary.
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| Website |
The two products have separate web pages, but follow a similar format. The Retiva™ site features a “Frequently Asked Questions” section that seems to shed light on several important aspects of using the product. There is also a “Comprehensive Analysis” page that details the formulation and refers to clinical studies. There are no consumer testimonials at time of review.
The Lip Explosion® site currently has a unique feature - a short video presentation marketing the product. It seems to be more of a flashy advertisement than an insightful guide, however. Individuals may also refer to a “FAQs” section, while the “Analysis” page dwells on clinical studies. This website does not have consumer testimonials at this time either.
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| Cost |
Individuals may purchase the two products directly from the manufacturer, or they may go through their local health and nutrition retailers. A 60-capsule bottle of Retiva™ costs about $29.99 on the official website, and around $23.99 for subsequent purchases if individuals enroll in the monthly auto-ship program. However, several online retailers currently have lower prices in the $25 to $27 range.
A 12 oz supply of Lip Explosion®, which pans out to about 30 applications, costs around $24.99 on the company’s website. There is no auto-ship option available at this time. Other online retailers sell this product, but we find the prices to be slightly higher than on the official website. At time of review, there are no free trials being offered by the manufacturer for either product.
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| Conclusion |
We would like to give Body Innoventions® the benefit of the doubt and say they sell only two products because they subscribe to the quality-over-quantity philosophy. However, after reviewing the two products, we feel they may not be particularly remarkable in any one capacity; Retiva™ seems mediocre at best, and Lip Explosion® resembles a novelty item.
We conclude that although the two products are apparently backed by clinical studies, there seem to be better options on the market — for weight loss supplementation at the least. Some products contain the patented thermogenic Advantra-Z®. Free trials are also available from some manufacturers, as are insightful consumer testimonials.
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