I love using a good face mist, and one with a delicate and luscious aroma that hydrates and refreshes the skin is just perfect for me. Mukama Botanica High Vibe Face Mist is just that type of face mist, and its fragrance– which is informed by the Rose Water, Tangerine and Sandalwood– is uplifting and delectable. It gives me a sense of well-being, and hydrates and nourishes the skin. It is such a true joy to use, and I relish using it.
A note from the founder of Mukama Botanica,
I created Mukama Botanica out of love, necessity and personal desire. With health, beauty and the environment standing as my top values, I constantly felt like I had to choose - leaving me feeling empty, selfish or guilty. Disheartened by the lack of honesty in self-proclaimed “clean products,” the pollution from packaging waste, and a desperation for something that could heal the damage from my dermatillomania, I decided to put my background in the beauty industry to work. I combined my expertise with my career as a reiki master with the magic from my studies in Hawaiian healing and my upbringing in the Maui jungle to bring us Mukama Botanica: the highest vibrational skincare products I could fathom.
With organic ingredients so clean you could drink them (though not recommended), suppliers so cruelty-free that we’re vegan and Leaping Bunny Certified and crafting so ethical that we’re 100% handmade one-by-one in the USA and then packaged and shipped in recycled packaging - you can feel good about your beauty purchases. Not to mention, the oils are so pure that they can both vibrationally and aroma-therapeutically raise your vibe.
With us, self-care is selfless.
Love, Kama
According to Mukama Botanica,
This is the facial mist of your dreams. Here to boost your skin and your mood, this pH-balanced potion is made with highvibe ingredients and aromatics inspired by sacred Hawaiian plant healing. This misty facial toner is made to balance, clear and improve your skin’s radiance.
Features:
Perfect for all skin types
100% natural & organic
Handmade in the USA
Packaged & shipped in recycled packaging
Directions: Mist your face a few times after cleansing and gently rub into the skin prior to moisturizing. Can also be spritzed on as refresher during the day. Shake before using. Store at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Key Ingredients:
Rose Water to calm all skin types, improve hydration and help raise your vibration (rose has the highest vibration of all the flowers).
Tangerine to sprinkle the skin with protective antioxidants and uplift your mood.
Sandalwood to regulate the skin’s oil production and help balance your emotions.
Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream Mist is soothing and deeply hydrating face mist that is a dream to use. This mist is essentially a moisturizer in spray form. The Hyaluronic-rich formula retains and amplifies hydration, and it leaves skin soft, smooth and luminous. Additionally, the soothing and calming formula is wonderful for people with sensitive skin. It feels amazing on the skin, it sinks in immediately and leaves behind no greasy residue.
It has no detectable aroma and can be incorporated into your existing skincare routine. It can be used whenever your skin needs a little pick-me-up, and if you are anything like me, you may find yourself reaching for it frequently. Dr. Althea is a wonderful K-Beauty brand that should be on everyone's radar, and their prices are quite reasonable.
According to Dr. Althea,
Formulated with Hyaluronic Acid, this ultra-fine mist instantly replenishes dry skin with deep moisture, helping to support long-lasting hydration with comfort throughout the day. Features a unique 2-in-1 cream and water-essence layers to deliver both rich nourishment and refreshing hydration for a perfectly balanced skin.
Benefits:
- Ultra-Fine & Soft Application
- Deep Hydration with Rice Extract
- Soothing Care for Sensitive Skin
Features: Enriched with Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract and Panthenol, this gentle mist helps calm and helps relieve skin irritation while strengthening the skin’s natural barrier.
Directions: Shake well to blend the layered formula. Spray evenly over the face throughout the day or pre/post makeup.
I am a huge fan of thermal water sprays, and French Pharmacy finds, and Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water is a truly wonderful mineral water spray that I have used for at least 5 years now. It is so refreshing and hydrating, and it is utter perfection all year long, but it is especially refreshing during the warm weather.
This water is sourced directly from French volcanoes, and its only ingredient is water. This soothing and refreshing spray feels amazing against the skin, and I often spritz it on right after I apply my favorite beauty oil to help speed up absorption, and because it allows me to use less oil. This can be used any time of the day, but I do like to spritz my face before going to bed for a little extra hydration. However, in the warm and hot weather, I keep this in the refrigerator and use it whenever I need to cool down and feel refreshed, and since the weather has been very hot in LA, I have been reaching for this wth great frequency! Furthermore, it can be used to moisten makeup sponges, used to help set makeup.
According to Vichy,
Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water enriched with 15 rare minerals. 15 clinical studies have proven the skin health benefits of Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water. Recognized by the French Academy of Medicine for its soothing and fortifying properties. Completes every skin care regimen and infused in all Vichy skin care products. 100% pure and natural. Preservative free. Paraben free. Fragrance free. Alcohol free. Non comedogenic. Allergy-tested. Features:
- Extremely soothing and infused with antioxidants, Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water is a natural solution for boosting skin quality and health
- A unique combination of 15 rare minerals that give the Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water its remarkable ability to fortify & protect the skin from environmental aggressors
- Spray on face before makeup application or as a booster throughout the day
- Can be used to wet makeup sponges Ingredients: AQUA / WATER.
Overall Assessment: Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water has been a staple for me for more than 5 years, and I will happily buy this again and again and again! $11.99 for 5.1 oz. from Ulta, Amazon, Dermstore and Target(Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.
Ever HYDRAFLASH Glow Boosting Face Mist is a cruelty-free face mist that is formulated to address the needs of women experiencing hormonal changes associated with perimenopause and menopause, and since I am not experiencing either, I wasn't sure how to review this face mist. Then the summer heat became rather unbearable, and I placed this bottle in my refrigerator and spritzed it whenever I felt overheated and uncomfortable as a result of the soaring temperatures, and what relief it offered! The Hyaluronic Acid retains hydration and plumps the skin, while in cucumber and Aloe Vera cool the skin and calm irritation. This mist has a faint aroma when it is first spritzed, but it immediately disappears. It leaves skin comfortable, cool and hydrated. It feels amazing, actually.
According to Ever,
The FIRST face mist designed for women experiencing the hormonal changes of perimenopause and menopause and formulated to give you both skin and hot flash benefits - because why should you have to choose?
Never lose your glow (or your cool) with our 4-in-1 face mist. Our potent formula boosts radiance, plumps, calms, and cools with a blend of Hyaluronic Acid, Centella, Cucumber, Aloe, and botanical moisturizers. The result? Skin that feels balanced, hydrated, and dewy while irritation and hot flashes are put to rest.
Directions: Hold mist 8-10 inches from face and spray in an upward motion. Can also be sprayed on the neck or wrists to calm hot flashes. Use daily within your skincare regimen or as needed for hot flashes. Can be applied under or over makeup.
Select Ingredients and Their Attributes:
Hyaluronic Acid instantly hydrates and plumps.
Cucumber and Aloe cool while calming redness.
Centella strengthens the skin barrier and Increases skin recovery.
Botanical moisturizers prevent transepidermal water loss for a glow that can't be stopped.
The cooling ingredients combined with a refreshing mist instantly cool and calm the body so you can keep your glow and your cool…literally.
Overall Assessment: While I can't speak to its efficacy regarding the hormonal fluctuations associated with peri-menopause and menopause, I can unequivocally state that it is such a treat to spritz this during the unrelenting heat this summer.
$44.00 for 4 oz. from Ever (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.
Weleda Sheer Hydration Moisture Mist is a skin quenching delight to use in the warm weather. It hydrates and refreshes the skin, and is even more refreshing when refrigerated! It has a very light herbal aroma, but it is very pleasant and it vanishes quickly.
According to Weleda,
Find yourself in an oasis, with an instant burst of hydration. Formulated with Prickly Pear Cactus Extract, combined with Aloe Vera and Witch Hazel, this skin-quenching oil-free mist tones skin and refines pores, while delivering a boost of moisture. Give your skin a morning wake-up with a post-cleanse mist, or keep it in your bag or on your desk, for an instant hydration boost at any time of day.
Claims:
- For all skin types.
- Instantly quenches dry skin.
- Tones skin and refines the pores.
- Lasts for up to 12 hours.
- Oil-free with a non-sticky finish.
Directions: Hold bottle at arm's length, and with eyes closed, mist onto face and neck to refresh skin throughout the day.
I am a huge fan of thermal water sprays, and Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water is sourced directly from French volcanoes. This soothing and refreshing spray feels amazing against the skin, and I often spritz it on right after I apply my favorite beauty oil to help speed up absorption, and because it allows me to use less oil. This can be used any time of the day, but I do like to spritz my face before going to bed for a little extra hydration. However, in the warm and hot weather, I keep this in the refrigerator and use it whenever I need to cool down and feel refreshed, and since the weather has been very hot in LA, I have been reaching for this wth great frequency! Furthermore, it can be used to moisten makeup sponges, used to help set makeup.
According to Vichy. Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water enriched with 15 rare minerals. 15 clinical studies have proven the skin health benefits of Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water. Recognized by the French Academy of Medicine for its soothing and fortifying properties. Completes every skin care regimen and infused in all Vichy skin care products. 100% pure and natural. Preservative free. Paraben free. Fragrance free. Alcohol free. Non comedogenic. Allergy-tested. Features:
- Extremely soothing and infused with antioxidants, Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water is a natural solution for boosting skin quality and health
- A unique combination of 15 rare minerals that give the Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water its remarkable ability to fortify & protect the skin from environmental aggressors
- Spray on face before makeup application or as a booster throughout the day
- Can be used to wet makeup sponges Ingredients: AQUA / WATER.
As a lifelong French Pharmacy product fanatic, it took no time at all for me to fall in love with Vichy's fantastic array of products. Here are some of my top picks for the warm months of summer.
About Vichy,
In 1931, Dr. Haller, a medical director at the thermal treatment center in Vichy, France, discovered the therapeutic virtues of Vichy Thermal Spa Water on skin. Originating more than 2000 years ago in the heart of Auvergne’s volcanoes, this extraordinary water, rich in 15 beneficial minerals and antioxidants, was found to improve skin quality, soothe sensitivity and accelerate the healing of skin wounds.
Convinced that skin health is the true source of beauty, Dr. Haller pioneered the first line of dermocosmetics powered by this mineral-rich water. Today, this very water, known as Vichy Thermal Spa Water, is still sourced from the same location in France, and is at the core of all Vichy skincare formulations.
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Face Serum ($36.00 for 1.01 oz. from Vichy, Amazon, Dermstore, Target, Kohl's, Walgreens and Escentual): This remarkably lightweight mineral-rich and thermal water-infused serum, which includes Hyaluronic Acid as among its star ingredients, immediately melts into the skin imparting superior hydration. It is perfect for the warm weather, and it is so light on the skin that it never feels heavy, even in humid weather. It is the perfect pick-me-up for dehydrated skin, and is the perfect summer serum. It has a very faint, clean, aroma– but it is neither long-lasting, nor in the least bit imposing.
According to Vichy,
Aqualia Thermal Serum provides immediate and long lasting 48-hour dynamic hydration and smoothed fine lines. It helps retain water and reinforces the skin’s moisture barrier function. Skin is moisturized and protected even under temperature variations. It is formulated with 97% natural-origin ingredients including Hyaluronic Acid, plant sugar and Vichy 15 mineral-rich thermal water. Paraben-Free.
SKIN TYPE: Dry, Combination
SKIN CONCERN: Dryness
Directions: Apply morning and evening to cleansed skin by spreading a pump of hydrating serum all over the face, paying special attention to dry skin areas. Spread with outward movements from the middle of the face, without applying too much pressure.
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rehydrating Rich Cream ($31.00 for 1.69 oz. from Vichy,Amazon, Ulta, Target, Walgreens, Dermstore and Escentual): This is a very rich and moisturizing cream, and yet it melts into the skin without leaving behind a thick or greasy residue. It contains Hyalaronic Acid, for superior hydration, and it leaves skin infinitely moisturized. It softens the appearance of fine lines, but plumping them, and it leaves skin incredibly soft and smooth. While it lists fragrance among its ingredients, I detect no aroma to speak of. While this cream is formulated for normal to dry skin types, it works beautifully for my normal to combination skin. It is a great choice for the warm weather since it really boosts moisture levels.
According to Vichy,
A replenishing and soothing dry skin moisturizer in a rich, refreshing cream. This paraben-free moisturizer is formulated with 97% Natural Origin Ingredients and provides 48-hour dynamic hydration & smoothed fine lines. For deep comfort and a fresh complexion that lasts.
SKIN TYPE: Normal to Dry
SKIN CONCERN: Dryness, Dullness
Directions: Apply face moisturizer morning and evening to cleansed skin by spreading a touch of cream all over the face. Spread with outward movements from the middle of the face, without applying too much pressure.
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rehydrating Water Gel ($31.00 for 1.69 oz. from Vichy, Ulta,Amazon, Target, Dermstore and Kohl's): I am completely obsessed with gel moisturizers, and this one is absolutely phenomenal, in my opinion. It is feather-weight, it sinks into the skin immediately, and I mean immediately, and it leaves behind no residue whatsoever. It includes Hyaluronic Acid for superior hydration, and moisture retention, and it plumps fine lines while drenching the skin in hydration. It has a very faint, clean, aroma, but it fades immediately.
According to Vichy,
Aqualia Thermal Water Gel Moisturizer provides long-lasting 48 hour dynamic hydration and smoothed fine lines. A lightweight water gel moisturizer formulated with 97% Natural Origin Ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid, Plant Sugar, and Vichy 15 Mineral-Rich Thermal Water Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water and Hyaluronic Acid to boost hydration for up to 48-hours.
SKIN TYPE: Normal to Combination
SKIN CONCERN: Dryness, Dullness
Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water ($9.50 for 5.1 oz. from Vichy, Amazon, Walgreens and Skin Care RX): I am a huge fan of thermal water sprays, and Vichy's is sourced directly from French volcanoes. This soothing and refreshing spray feels amazing against the skin, and I often spritz it on right after I apply my favorite beauty oil to help speed up absorption, and because it allows me to use less oil. This can be used any time of the day, but I do like to spritz my face before going to bed for a little extra hydration.
According to Vichy. Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water enriched with 15 rare minerals. 15 clinical studies have proven the skin health benefits of Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water. Recognized by the French Academy of Medicine for its soothing and fortifying properties. Completes every skin care regimen and infused in all Vichy skin care products. 100% pure and natural. Preservative free. Paraben free. Fragrance free. Alcohol free. Non comedogenic. Allergy-tested. Ingredients: AQUA / WATER.
Vichy Mineral 89 ($29.50 for 1.69 oz. from Vichy USA, Ulta, Amazon, Dermstore, Skin Care RX, SkinStore and Walgreens): is described as a "new generation face moisturizer." It features 89% of Vichy's iconic Mineralizing Thermal Water that is further enhanced by Hyaluronic Acid to deeply boost hydration and fortify the skin. The consistency is that of a lightweight gel-like serum that sinks into the skin immediately leaving it hydrated with a luminous, ethereal glow. Dehydrated and dull skin gives way to comfortable, refreshed and moisturized skin without any greasy residue or stickiness. Furthermore, this fragrance-free moisturizer plumps fine lines, nourishes the skin and leaves skin soft, smooth and supple. It offers my normal/combination skin enough moisture and hydration during the summer that I can forgo a regular moisturizer altogether, and it pairs beautifully with my favorite serums and face oils, but during the rest of the year I layer it with richer moisturizers.
According to Vichy,
For the 1st time, a breakthrough moisturizing formula, with 89% Mineralizing Thermal Water to help strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier and make skin more resistant to visible aging caused by environmental factors combined with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump skin. Minéral 89 face moisturizer fortifies and makes skin more resistant to visible aging caused by pollution, stress to skin, and fatigue. Its moisturizing formula boosts hydration to replenish the skin's moisture barrier. As a result, skin feels more hydrated, plumped, and toned. Day after day, skin radiates with a healthy glow.
Directions: Apply morning and evening to cleansed skin by spreading a touch of booster all over the face. Spread with outward movements from the middle of the face, without applying too much pressure. All skin types benefit from Mineral 89. It can be easily included in any beauty regimen after cleansing and before your usual serum and/or moisturizer.
Formula Properties: Pure and Clean, Oil free, Alcohol free, Fragrance free, Silicone free, Colorant free, Paraben free, 100% transparent formula, Allergy-tested, Tested on sensitive skin and tested under dermatological control for safety.
Overall Assessment: These five miracle-workers are perfect for the warm weather, and I suspect that you will love them as much as I do.
Boxwalla enthusiasts know that Boxwalla's green beauty boxes are an extraordinary value, and that the products themselves are nothing short of spectacular. Their carefully curated beauty boxes are a tremendous value, with steep discounts, and they feature truly covet-worthy luxury organic beauty products. Their June Beauty Box, 'A Summer in Hangzhou', which only costs $49.95, is another must-have, and it features two full-size products from 5YINA.
In the June Green Beauty Box (Cost: $49.95 Retail Value: $190.00), you will receive two gorgeous full-sized products: 5YINA Lucent Hydrolat ($45.00 value) and 5YINA Lucent Summer Beauty Oil ($145.00 value).
Boxwalla Beauty Boxes are, "for the luxury loving skincare nerd, this box lets you experience the most effective and nutrient-rich beauty products we have experienced, exquisite products that harness the potency of plant-based ingredients. Always cruelty-free."
According to Boxwalla,
Founded by two experts and practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 5YINA combines the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern science, resulting in a luxuriously unique and effective line.
5YINA was created in 2015, by Ervina Wu and Angela Chau. Angela, who is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, studied plant biology at UC Berkeley before getting her Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine. And Ervina did her PhD in TCM Dermatology in Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in Hangzhou & is one of only 50 registered TCM dermatologists in the U.S. It’s quite amazing how much expertise & skill Angela & Ervina carry and I’m so grateful to be able to experience their work and share it with you.
Angela and Ervina were inspired by the summers in Hangzhou, China, to create the Lucent Summer Beauty Ritual with the Lucent Hydrolat and Lucent Beauty Oil. Hangzhou is such a beautiful place ( pleaaase google it). Ervina described it to me as lush & poetic with bamboo groves, willow trees, languid lakes and lotus gardens. However, summers there are also hot and muggy and Angela & Ervina wanted to create a ritual that was both inspired by this beautiful place (for example, both hydrolat and oil contain lotus leaf), but that would also keep skin radiant and glowing in summer without weighing it down.
*THIS IS A SUBSCRIPTION* You will be charged initially when you purchase. Automatic renewal every two months until you cancel. The last day to subscribe to the June Beauty Box is June10th.
Boxwalla only features Cruelty-Free beauty products
5YINA Lucent Summer Hydrolat ($45.00 for 1.7 oz.): This is a truly magnificent, and hydrating, mist that can be used whenever you want to refresh or rehydrate the skin, and it can also be used as a toner, or in conjunction with their Lucent Summer Beauty Oil, and it can even be used to set your makeup. It is filled with a selection of botanicals in a base of "aloe juice & distillates of cucumber, helichrysum & witch hazel, with Chinese medicinal plants like honeysuckle, the highest grade matcha, lotus leaves, schisandra berries, super hydrating snow mushroom & more." Furthermore, this antioxidant-rich mist reduces inflammation, protects the skin and even rebalances the skin during the warmer months of summer. It has a wonderful herbal floral aroma that is utterly delectable.
According to 5YINA,
Clarifying and gentle, the LUCENT hydrolat is a skin-refining toner essence inspired by the energy of summer. Super charged by Chinese medicinal plants, cleansing distillates, anti-bacterial silver, and lightweight humectants to purify and re-balance oily combination skin.
Perfect as a skin primer with your favourite serums, oils, + moisturizers and as a refreshing mist on top of makeup.
Mist anytime and anywhere for an instant boost of refreshing hydration and a healthy, radiant glow.
Featured Botanicals:
Honeysuckle Flower: This delicate flower is a Chinese medicinal herb that cools summer heat and gently detoxifies. Rich in flavonoids, saponins, and anti-bacterial components, honeysuckle flower is a fabulous tonic to clear congested and acneic skin.
Green Tea: We use the highest grade of Matcha tea available for its exceptional level of catechins, or water-soluble polyphenols. This ubiquitous plant boosts cellular immunity, astringes the skin, and feels exceptionally cleansing.
Lotus Leaves: Peaked in summer, this sacred herb purifies, calms, and balances the skin. Lotus leaves help the skin to balance sebum production, reduce inflammation, and provide potent anti-oxidant protection.
5YINA Lucent Summer Beauty Oil ($145.00 for 1 oz.): This is a truly delectable lightweight and fast absorbing oil that 5YINA asserts is "inspired by the energy of the summer." It is formulated for normal to combination and oily skin types, and minimizes the appearance of pores, balances sebum production, reduces inflammation and prevents breakouts. This potent, and antioxidant-rich, cocktail is "supercharged with extracts from Chinese medicinal plants" in conjunction with vitamins and active phytonutrients, and it leaves my normal/combination skin balanced, hydrated, soft and dewy. It has a warm, botanical aroma that is calming and delightful, but it is neither overpowering, nor long lasting.
According to Boxwalla,
An oil serum is not an unusual product in green beauty, but the Lucent Beauty Oil stands out in its thoughtful composition that uses a synergistic blend of incredible herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to target various skin issues, resulting in a luxury that is tangible in the lightweight feel, efficacy and long term skin benefits of using this gorgeous oil serum.
This lightweight oil serum, is formulated by experienced practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine, to minimize pores, reduce inflammation and rebalance sebum production. It is chockfull of vitamins, antioxidants & active phytonutrients, and made in a base of one of my favorite oils Camellia Oleifera seed oil. Camellia Oleifera oil is very moisturizing yet absorbs so beautifully. The Lucent oil serum also contains powerful botanicals like lotus flower and leaf, perilla seed, radix ophiopogonis, schisandra berries, snow mushroom, ginseng, angelica root as well as rosehip seed and seabuckthorn oil.
The hydrolat & oil share some ingredients including the fascinating Snow Mushroom. Says 5YINA: “Tremella fruciformis, also known as Silver Ear, Snow Mushroom or Yin Er (银耳), grows in tropical & subtropical regions of the world. This gelatinous mushroom has been used for thousands of years in China & East Asia for food & medicine. Yang Guifei, a royal concubine from the Tang dynasty famed for her legendary beauty, was said to favor the snow mushroom for maintaining her flawless complexion.”
It functions similar to hyaluronic acid in its ability to hold water (it can hold 500 times its weight in water), keeping the skin hydrated when applied topically. It has a smaller particle size compared to hyaluronic acid, technically being able to penetrate the skin deeper. Ervina & Angela further explain that this mushroom is rich in vitamin D, amino acids, minerals, & polysaccharides all needed to help your skin stay hydrated & radiant. It also contains a bio-active compound Glucuronoxylomannan which is anti-inflammatory. Studies have shown that tremella extracts reduce skin pigmentation, protect against wrinkles induced by UVB rays as well as accelerate wound healing.
Featured Botanicals:
American Ginseng: A powerful adaptogen that energizes, boosts radiance and brightens the complexion.
Lotus Flower & Leaf: A sacred herb that purifies, decongests and prevents breakouts.
PERILLA SEED: An anti-inflammatory seed that has serious antimicrobial and skin-protective properties.
Radix Ophiopogonis: A nourishing and mircronutrients-rich root that provides long-lasting lightweight hydration and glow.
Overall Assessment: This is yet another incredible green beauty box from Boxwalla, and once again the value is incomparable. I highly recommend this box, and with a $190.00 value, this $49.95 purchase price is a serious bargain. A+
The Beauty Boxes ship around the 5th of the month and if Boxwalla has any boxes left after the subscription closes, that they will be listed (at a higher price) under one-time boxes. The last day to subscribe to this box has been extended to June 10.
I absolutely love the warmer weather, and I always delight in switching to lighter weight skincare products that are particularly refreshing and effective during the warmer months of the year. It is to this end that I thought that I would share two of my favorite products from Eleni & Chris for the spring and summer. Their Anti-Aging Face Mist and Anti-Aging Eye Gel are such a pleasure to use, and when the weather really heats up they are even more refreshing when refrigerated.
About Eleni & Chris,
Eleni and Chris is the beauty empire from Inger Ellen and her daughter Christinah Nicolaisen. They both share a high level of drive, passion and creativity. We are united by believing in our values of strength, personal power and our ability to make a difference. Together we have developed a unique cosmetic brand derived of the finest and purest of Scandinavian ingredients. Whilst they differ in their background and approach, Inger Ellen and Christinah share an extraordinary level of drive, passion and creativity, rooted in and inspired by their Scandinavian home. The partnership of these women is founded in mutual respect of the strengths that they each bring to the creation of beauty products embodied by their unique spirit.
Eleni & Chris introduce Scandinavia’s precious Cloudberry. Considered one of nature’s best-kept secrets, the Cloudberry is the most significant discovery in anti-aging ingredients for over a decade. Extremely rare and prized for its arctic provenance, this rare berry naturally contains vitamins A, B, C, and E, as well as calcium and magnesium. A single Cloudberry contains as much as four times more vitamin C than an entire orange, helping skin to look younger, for longer.
Eleni & Chris Anti-Aging Face Mist ($44.00 for oz. from Eleni & Chris and Eleni & Chris Official Amazon Store): This is a refreshing anti-aging spray that delivers intense moisture to the skin while lightly plumping the appearance of fine lines. It is multipurpose in that you can use it as a toner, and you can also use it as a makeup setting spray. It leaves skin beautifully hydrated, and with a lovely dewy glow. It has a very light fruity floral aroma, but that quickly fades.
According to Eleni & Chris,
An award-winning light and refreshing face mist that provides skin with deep moisture and volume, which promotes a more youthful and healthier skin. Can be used both under and over makeup, and also works as a toner for the skin after cleansing. It adds instant moisture and glow to the skin, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Features:
- Refreshing and moisturizing.
- Can be used as both a toner, setting spray and regular face mist.
- Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Protects the skin's barrier.
Directions: Spray on the skin after cleansing or during the day to add instant moisture and a glow to the skin. Use 2–3 pumps on dry skin.
Eleni & Chris Anti-Aging Eye Gel ($79.00 for 0.51 oz. from Eleni & Chris, Eleni & Chris Official Amazon Store and Neiman Marcus): There is nothing more refreshing to tired, and also allergy-prone, eyes an effective and refreshing eye gel that de-puffs, reduces the appearance of dark circles, hydrates and softens the appearance of fine lines. As a seasonal allergy sufferer, I often have to contend with all of the aforementioned. I am delighted to report that this eye gel does an enviable job reducing puffiness, substantially diminishing the appearance of dark circles and fine lines, and it leaves skin hydrated, soft, supple and luminous.
According to Eleni & Chris,
Award winning anti-aging eye gel which contains high concentrations of powerful ingredients. It reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and immediately reduces swelling and dark circles in the eye area. It has a light texture, which quickly absorbs into the skin. Rich in antioxidants, and doubles the effectiveness of skin care products applied after use. Filled with natural oils from cloudberry seeds and Scandinavian Glacier water to ensure an optimum state of the skin. Leaves the skin soft with a fresh glow.
Features:
- Removes dark circles and swelling.
- Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes.
- Has immediate effect.
- Apply around the eyes. Use morning and night.
