Kiss New York Skin Plump Vita Hydra Serum Review

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Manufactured in Korea and designed in New York, Kiss New York is a K-Beauty brand that just launched their skincare line on Amazon, and their products are effective and affordable.

Kiss New York Vita Hydra Serum is Hyaluronic Acid-based hydrating serum that contains 5 different types of Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, Niacinamide and Centella Asiatica to bathe skin in rich hydration. It soothes irritated skin, plumps fine lines and helps protect the skin barrier. The serum has a gel consistency, and it melts into the skin without leaving behind a sticky or greasy residue. I find that it leaves my skin beautifully hydrated all day long, and when I use it at night, my skin is noticeably hydrated and luminous the following morning. 

According to Kiss New York,

Transform dry, dehydrated skin into a dewy, glowing complexion with Kiss New York Vita Hydra Serum. This multi-vitamin powerhouse is expertly formulated to deliver intense hydration deep into the skin's layers while strengthening the moisture barrier Featuring a proprietary Deep Hydration Complex of 5 types of Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramide NP, it instantly relieves tightness and locks in moisture for a plump, smooth finish. Enriched with Centella Asiatica, it soothes sensitive skin, leaving it balanced and refreshed without any sticky residue.

Features & Claims: 

Multi-Vitamin Skincare Power: Each serum in the KISS NEW YORK Vita line is formulated with essential vitamins and skin-benefiting actives to target toned skin, hydration, or firmness with visible results.

Deep Hydration Complex: Featuring 5 Types of Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, and Centella Asiatica, this serum deeply hydrates multiple layers of skin for a plumper, smoother, glass glow appearance.

Lightweight & Fast-Absorbing: The silky, emulsion-type texture glides smoothly onto the skin, absorbing quickly without stickiness, perfect for layering under makeup or daily moisturizers.

Gentle Formula: Gentle formulations suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Free from harsh alcohols and parabens.

Directions:  After cleansing and toning, apply a generous amount of Vita Collagen Serum to your face and neck. 

Select Ingredients and Their Attributes:

• 5 Hyaluronic Acids: hydrate multiple layers of skin.
• Ceramide NP: helps lock in moisture and repair barrier.
• Niacinamide: improves smoothness and tone.
• Centella Asiatica: soothes and calms skin.

Full Ingredients:

Overall Assessment: Not only is this an effective Hyaluronic Acid serum, but it is also quite affordable.

$14.99 for 1.01 oz: from the Kiss New York Amazon Store (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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TIRTIR Matcha PDRN Dual Serum Review

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TIRTIR Matcha PDRN Dual Serum is another wonderful product from TIRTIR's Matcha Collection, and it is an intensive calming serum that soothes sensitive skin that becomes irritated, red and inflamed. It also offers serious hydration, and it has a cooling effect on the skin. Simply shake the serum to activate all of the ingredients, and then massage into the face, neck and décolleté. It is a thin and watery serum that immediately soaks into the skin and leaves it calm, soft, smooth and hydrated. When my skin gets irritated, this works wonders to restore it back to a calm state prior to the irritation. My skin can be finicky and rather sensitive, but it is mostly a result of testing skincare products that irritate my skin, or after I exfoliate and my skin is left a little bit red.

According to TIRTIR,

Powered by the dual synergy of Matcha PDRN and 5% Niacinamide, TIRTIR Matcha Dual Serum targets redness and delivers intensive soothing care for a clearer, more even skin tone.

Features & Claims:

Rich Hydration with Dual-Brew Tech™: A high-density dual-layer formula with an optimal 2:8 cream-to-ampoule ratio, delivering the lightweight freshness of an ampoule and the rich density of a cream in perfect balance.

Anti-Redness: Helps visibly calm redness and balance excess oil with ACZERO™.

Sebum Control: Helps refine the look of pores and control excess oil with the Pore Laser Complex.

Calming: Soothes sensitive skin with Super Centella.

Cooling: Delivers a refreshing, non-irritating cooling effect with a naturally derived cooling complex.

Directions: Shake to Activate: Shake well before use to blend the formula. During the essence step, apply a moderate amount evenly to the face and gently press with your palms for better absorption.

Key Ingredients:

• 2% Jeju Matcha PDRN: Protects the skin from external irritations, and helps soothe the skin.
• 5% Niacinamide: Improves skin barrier and reduces redness.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Triethylhexanoin, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Colloidal Sulfur, Decyl Glucoside, Squalane, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (20ppm), Sodium DNA, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Hesperidin, Succinic Acid, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Gluconolactone, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid.

Directions: Shake to Activate: Shake well before use to blend the formula. During the essence step, apply a moderate amount evenly to the face and gently press with your palms for better absorption.

Overall Assessment: This is such a nice hydrating and calming serum, and the whole TIRTIR Matcha Collection is quite wonderful, and affordable. This is a really wonderful K-Beauty brand that is worthy of your consideration.

$29.00 for 1.69 oz. from TIRTIR, Amazon, Ulta, StyleVana, YesStyle & StyleKorean (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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Manyo Glutathione 7 Dark Spot Serum Review

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Manyo Glutathione 7 Dark Spot Serum is a brightening serum that is formulated to lighten dark spots (hyperpigmentation), enhance radiance, help the skin retain hydration and to even out skin tone. It is a lightweight and very fast absorbing serum that immediately imparts hydration– thanks to ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid– and it leaves my skin comfortable, smooth and luminous. As with any skincare product that is made to help fade hyperpigmentation, it is highly recommended that you consult with your doctor or dermatologist to evaluate your skin for cancerous or precancerous spots, moles or skin conditions. The last thing one wants to do is fade malignancies that are mistaken for simple sun damage. This serum has no detectable scent and it leaves my skin hydrated all day long. Additionally, this is an affordable and effective K-Beauty brand worthy of your consideration.

According to manyo,

The Glutathione 7 Dark Spot Serum is a high-performance brightening treatment designed to visibly fade dark spots, reduce discoloration, and restore a radiant, even complexion. Powered by nano-sized Glutathione for enhanced absorption, this lightweight serum targets both surface and underlying pigmentation while improving overall skin clarity. Formulated with a potent blend of Niacinamide, Vitamin C, Arbutin, Kojic Acid, and N-Acetyl Glucosamine, it helps refine uneven tone as soothing, hydrating ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, and Centella Asiatica keep skin balanced, calm, and comfortably moisturized.

Features and Claims:

• Enhances visible radiance and brightness
• Helps retain moisture
• Soothes the skin

Directions: After cleansing and toning, apply an appropriate amount of serum evenly across the face, focusing on areas with dark spots or uneven tone. Gently pat into the skin until fully absorbed.

Tip: Shake well before use to ensure optimal formula consistency. Always apply sunscreen during the day when using brightening products.

Key Ingredients and Their Attributes:

Nano Glutathione: Utilizes ultra-fine particles smaller than pores to enhance absorption, helping target dark spots and discoloration for a brighter, more even complexion

Niacinamide, Vitamin C & Arbutin: A powerful brightening trio that helps fade pigmentation, even out skin tone, and boost overall radiance.

Kojic Acid & N-Acetyl Glucosamine: Work together to refine uneven skin tone and improve the appearance of stubborn discoloration.

Hyaluronic Acid & Centella Asiatica: Provides deep hydration and soothing care to calm skin while maintaining a healthy, balanced glow.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), C13-15 Alkane, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tranexamic Acid, Glycerin, Arbutin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glutathione, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Alpha-Arbutin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Squalane, Kojic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopherol, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Phosphatidylcholine, Tocopheryl Acetate.

Overall Assessment: This is an affordable serum that helps to fade hyperpigmentation, hydrate the skin and to leave it soft, smooth and supple. 

$28.00 for 1.01 oz. from manyo, Amazon, Olive Young and YesStyle (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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ANUA Ultimate Spot Duo Set

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ANUA had the brilliant idea to take two of their most effective serums and create a the Ultimate Spot Duo. This beautifully curated set brings together two of ANUA’s best-selling serums, each made for specific skin concerns while working synergistically to help care for sensitive, blemish-prone skin for a healthier appearance. They will help to create a comprehensive routine for clearer, calmer, more even-toned skin.

Containing ingredients tested to help soothe the skin, ANUA’s Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum is a non-comedogenic soothing serum featuring 10% Azelaic Acid, 3 types of Hyaluronic Acid and ANUA’s Gentle Calming Complex™. The star ingredient, Azelaic Acid, is known to help with many skin concerns including acne, redness (rosacea) and hyperpigmentation. Ideal for troubled and oily skin types, it helps improve a skin environment prone to breakouts and prevent pores from clogging, creating an environment where pimples are less likely to form.

The serum’s benefits are further enhanced by ANUA’s Gentle Calming Complex™. This special complex consists of Blue Tansy Oil, Ubiquinone, Green Tea Leaf Water, Aloe Leaf Juice and 7 types of Cica to soothe irritation. It also gives the serum its natural green color. ANUA’s Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum also contains other calming and hydrating ingredients like Niacinamide, Zinc PCA, Panthenol, Ceramides, Squalane, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan and Allantoin. 

Since this bright green serum helps calm blemish-prone skin and reduce visible redness, its benefits are complemented by using it with ANUA’s Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum. 

Often called the pink serum, it is formulated with ingredients like 10% niacinamide and 4% tranexamic that help even skin tone. It also contains 2% arbutin to help brighten and even skin tone by helping to visibly reduce the appearance of dark spots. The formula is completed by hyaluronic acid and botanical oils to moisturize and soothe skin. With a watery, lightweight texture, this will be your new go-to serum to help fade and address enlarged pores, stubborn dark spots, hyperpigmentation, post-acne scars and marks, sun spots and other forms of discoloration effectively, while also helping to support healthy-looking skin and maintain an even tone.

This is a simple and effective two-step routine that helps fade dark spots, calm breakouts, soothe redness, and support skin barrier health– all while delivering that coveted glass skin glow.

Directions for Sensitive Skin:

When layering, apply the Azelaic Serum first in the morning, and use the TXA Niacinamide Serum at night. 

Morning or Before Makeup

Apply Toner → Use the Azelaic Serum → Moisturizer to finish.

Night or After Cleansing 

Apply Toner → Use the TXA Niacinamide Serum → Moisturizer to finish.

Directions for Non-Sensitive Skin:

Step 1. Toner after cleansing

Step 2. Azelaic Serum

→ Help calm irritation and reduce breakouts.

→ Acts as a soothing base.

→ Wait 5–10 minutes for full absorption.

Step 3. Niacinamide + TXA Serum (in small amounts)

→ Apply after the skin is fully settled.

→ Great for spot treating areas with pigmentation.

Step 4. Moisturizer to finish

→ Use a night cream or hydrating moisturizer.

Overall Assessment: This wonderful, and affordable, serum duo helps reduce acne, redness (rosacea) and hyperpigmentation. Make sure to use, and reapply, a high SPF sunscreen to keep skin protected. When treating hyperpigmentation skin is vulnerable to the effects of the sun, and therefore it is very important to be diligent about the use of sunscreen.

$44.00 for the set (each 1.01 oz.) ANUA Ultimate Spot Duo from Amazon. 

$22.00 for 1.01 for the ANUA Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum from Amazon and ULTA. 

$22.00 for 1.01 oz. for the ANUA Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum from Amazon and ULTA (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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ANUA PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Serum Review

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ANUA PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Serum is a deeply hydrating serum that is formulated to give skin sustained hydration, to plump fine lines and to help maintain the skin's moisture barrier. It offers skin a dewy luminosity, but it is lightweight, fast-absorbing and it leaves behind no oily or sticky residue. It has a very watery texture, and is quite concentrated. Therefore, I recommend a less-is-more approach, and add more as needed. It works quite well on my normal/combination skin, and I think that most skin types would benefit from the hydration this serum imparts. Additionally, it has no aroma whatsoever, and fragrance is not listed among its ingredients.

According to ANUA,

Infused with 100ppm PDRN and Smart Capsule Technology, this daily facial serum enhances the delivery of hydration, leaving your skin feeling smooth and refreshed.

Combining PDRN, Hyaluronic Acid, and Collagen for this formula helps maintain the skin’s natural moisture barrier for hydration and a luminous appearance. Enhances skin’s natural radiance with a moisture plumping action for a healthier look. Emerald-toned and fast-absorbing serum leaves skin feeling soft and looking refreshed, ideal for all seasons.

Ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Oleate, Lauryl Glucoside, Myristyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glutathione, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Adenosine, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Sodium DNA, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Sodium Citrate, Pentylene Glycol.

Directions: Use after toner as a lightweight serum, layer 2-3 times at night for a skin feel smooth and refreshed after use, or blend into foundation for a glass skin. Apply a few drops to affected areas and gently pat in with your fingertips. Use morning and night before applying oils or moisturizers. When used during the day, be sure to use with SPF 30 or higher.

Overall Assessment: I am a fan of ANUA skincare products, and this Korean beauty brand is affordable and effective. 

$28.00 for 1.01 oz. from ANUA, their Amazon Store, YesStyle and Olive Young (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Olivia Umma Glass Skin Strawberry & Tangerine Serum Review

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I was recently introduced to the skincare brand, Olivia Umma, and this Korean beauty brand is worth trying based upon my experience with the Olivia UMMA Glass Skin Strawberry & Tangerine Serum.

About Olivia Umma,

Inspired by the Tanghulu dessert made by dipping fruit into melted sugar, this first collection of clarity-focused products was created in an effort to mimic that glasslike effect on our skin. With a dedication to clean ingredients that work well on skin of all ages we aim to deliver a Korean-made beauty brand for every generation. And our mission, like the aim of our product range is that your skin can look as clear as glass.  

While Korean beauty has been at the forefront of beauty trends in the skincare space for a long time for the long lusted after skin clarity that so many brands have been able to deliver, we aim to take that expectation to another level, delivering fully vegan, Korean made beauty products created by some of the top scientists in the space with over 50 years of time logged perfecting their methods. Armed with both science-backed research and an unwavering desire to deliver skincare for the generations, we bring you OLIVIAUMMA–a labor of love in the name of beauty. 

OLIVIAUMMA translates directly to Olivia’s mom and the namesake for the brand is exactly that eponymous. Hye Young Kim set out on a mission to create a collection of cross-generational skin care that could be used by people of all ages. The aim was to use vegan ingredients and the knowledge of top scientists to create a range that while focused on individual concerns–we know all skin isn’t made the same–would still be healthy for all ages. No person too young or old should have to miss out on glass skin effects because of an ingredient profile. This was conceptualized for all of mankind. 

Olivia Umma Glass Skin Strawberry & Tangerine Serum is a Vitamin C serum that is made from strawberries and tangerines, and therefore it is rich in vitamins A, B and E. This serum is formulated to brighten and revitalize the skin, and therefore to help improve your skin tone. The serum has a lightweight gel-like texture that immediately melts into the skin without leaving behind a sticky or greasy residue. It has a very faint  fruity aroma, but it is neither assertive, nor long lasting. It leaves my skin brightened, luminous and hydrated. 

According to Olivia Umma,

Drawing inspiration from the popular Korean dessert Tanghulu, a sugar-coated fruit that resembles glass, our Glass Skin Tanghulu Strawberry and Tangerine Serum is specially formulated to give you that glass-skin look. Our serum provides antioxidants for anti-aging and brightening effects. It also contains niacinamide, a form of vitamin B, which helps build the skin barrier. Vitamin A helps make your skin healthier and stronger, and vitamin E helps protect from the sun and fight aging. Additionally, the visible granules from tangerines in our serum help boost collagen production. It has granules of tangerine inside, and you can see and feel it!

Benefit & Claims:

• Brightens and improve your skin tone
• Helps to build skin barrier
• Helps Anti-Aging
• No Parabens. No Mineral Oil. No Silicone.

Directions: Dispense 3-4 pumps onto palm of hand and press onto skin. Apply to the face and neck daily, morning and night, after cleansing with OLIVIAUMMA Glass Skin Tanghulu cleansing foam. Theresults are even better, followed by our Glass Skin Blueberry Serum.

Ingredients: Water, Propanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Carbomer, C11-15 Alketh-12, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Dextrin, Agar, Panthenol, Fragaria Ananassa (Strawberry) Fruit Extract(62.95ppm), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide Yellow, Gellan Gum, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Extract(1ppm), Retinyl Palmitate, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Cyanocobalamin, Fragrance.

Overall Assessment: I have only used this serum for a few weeks, but in that short amount of time I am already seeing a pronounced luminosity and hydration in my skin. I like this serum a lot, and I am very curious to try more of their products to see how well they might work for my normal/combination skin.

$48.00 for 1.35 oz. from Olivia Umma, Amazon and Urban Outfitters (Affiliated Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Eighth Day Regenerative Serum Review

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I received a deluxe sample of Eighth Day Regenerative Serum as a gift with purchase, and I had it tucked away for a while before opening it, and now I just wonder why it took me so long to try this masterpiece of a facial serum. This serum, which is remarkably lightweight and fast absorbing, gently exfoliates dead skin cells, and leaves skin with improved texture. The Hyaluronic Acid effectively offers and retains deep hydration, and healing and moisturizing ingredients leave skin soft, smooth, supple and moisturized. Skin feels and looks regenerated, as the name suggests, but my sensitive skin was not left irritated or inflamed. The healing and nourishing ingredients left my skin feeling comfortable, rather than traumatized and dry, and I am very happy to report that Eighth Day is a cruelty-free brand.

According to Eighth Day,

The Regenerative Serum is powered by a patented formula featuring the highest concentration of our proprietary Peptide-rich Plasma® with 24 potent bioidentical actives that speak the language of skin, stimulating its innate ability to renew, restore, and regenerate. Developed by dermatological surgeon Dr. Antony Nakhla, this serum addresses the 10 visible signs of skin aging and is clinically-proven to promote healthy, youthful looking skin.

Select Ingredients and Their Attributes:

- GABA: active neuropeptides improve skin elasticity.
- Nonapeptide-1: blocks melanin synthesis to target discoloration.
- Hyaluronic Acid: improves moisture and skin plumpness.
- Niacinamide: reduces redness and inflammation.
- Glycolic Acid: improves skin texture and reduces the appearance the of pores.
- Alpha Lipoic Acid: potent antioxidant.
- Manuka Honey: promotes healing and skin immunity.
- Savage Ginger Root Extract and Knotgrass Flavonoids: protects against environmental UV, infrared and blue light damage.

- Peptide-rich Plasma®: A proprietary, patent-pending skincare technology composed of 24 bioidentical peptides, amino acids, and growth factors that mimic the skin’s own ability to renew, restore and regenerate.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Pentylene Glycol, Peptide-Rich Plasma® (sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-9, sh-Polypeptide-11, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, sh-Oligopeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Glutamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lysine HCL, Alanine, Histidine HCL, Arginine, Serine, Proline, Glutamic Acid, Threonine, Valine, Leucine, Glycine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Taurine), Glycerin, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Tripeptide-1, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Honey, Nonapeptide-1, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Phytosphingosine, Sea Whip Extract, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Aminobutyric Acid, Adenosine, Thioctic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Bacillus/ Soybean/Folic Acid Ferment Extract, Polysorbate 20, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dextran, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum.

Directions: Dr. Nakhla recommends using the Regenerative Serum morning and evening. Apply 4-5 drops onto fingertips and gently sweep over the face and neck in an upward motion.

Overall Assessment: WOW, just wow! This is definitely a splurge, but keep an eye out for sales at Nordstrom– because that would be the time to try it. I would also recommend trying to get a sample, as I did, because it is a risk-free way to try this amazing serum.

GWP. $195.00 for .50 oz. and $325.00 for 1 oz. from Eighth Day, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Violet Grey and Bergdorf Goodman (Affiliate Links). All views expressed are categorically my own.

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The Boxwalla April Beauty Box: A Spring in Spain Featuring Twelve Beauty

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Boxwalla has a really special April Beauty Box in store for you! Boxwalla's eco-luxe beauty boxes are an extraordinary value, and the products themselves are nothing short of spectacular. Their carefully curated cruelty-free green beauty boxes are a tremendous value, with steep discounts, and they feature truly covet-worthy luxurious, and sustainably crafted beauty products.

According to Boxwalla,

The Skincare Subscription Box from Boxwalla is the best beauty box subscription curated for the luxury-loving skincare enthusiast. In our skincare subscription boxes, you will discover the most effective & innovative plant-based beauty products that redefine luxury skincare. By showcasing not only the benefits of each product we feature but also demonstrating how they can be incorporated into your skincare routine, we help you figure out how to take care of your unique skin needs.

Boxwalla April Skincare Subscription Box: A Spring in Spain Featuring Twelve Beauty. Each Beauty Box contains:

• Twelve Beauty Rewarding Beauty Balm (200 ml. $100.00) - with Acerola extract (Subscriber Exclusive)
• Twelve Beauty Ideal Rebalancing Level Serum (30 ml. $68.00)

Retail price: $168.00

Price of the box: $59.85 (or $49.95 with the three box and six box subscription plans).

About Twelve Beauty,

Twelve Beauty, a Spanish brand, was founded by Pedro Catalá who fuses his scientific knowledge in pharmacy, botany and cosmetology with 20 years of expertise in plants and herbology, into a unique approach for modern urban skincare.

Pedro's  philosophy and emphasis has always been on how to gently take care of the skin so that the skin is at its strongest, healthiest, glowiest best! We are huge fans of Pedro at the Boxwalla HQ. He has always eschewed meaningless skincare trends and instead chosen some of the most thoughtful and effective botanical extracts for his formulations:  Imperatoria leaf extract, Mallow flower extract, Butterfly bush leaf extract, White genepi extract & Fleischer’s Willow herb extract. Each plays a unique role in his formulations.

Twelve Beauty Rewarding Body Balm (200 ml, $100.00): This gorgeous body balm is aptly described as a "lush body pudding"– and it really must be experienced to be believed. The velvety texture of this thick and rich cream melts into the skin leaving it indescribably soft, smooth, deeply moisturized and luminous. The antioxidant-rich formula adds a layer of protection against free-radical damage, and the soothing and nourishing ingredients pamper the skin. The light aroma is luscious and exhilarating, but is neither imposing, nor long lasting.

According to Twelve Beauty and Boxwalla,

This lush body pudding is made with unrefined olive Squalane, which is a great ingredient to protect the skin and provide elasticity to the skin. It includes butters like Cupuaçu butter that restores moisture and elasticity, Spent Grain Wax that consists mainly of linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid required for regeneration of the epidermal permeability barrier. It also contains some very carefully chosen botanical organic extracts like antioxidant-rich Buddleja extract, repairing Imperatoria extract, soothing Mallow extract, and more!

After much brainstorming, the founder and Lavanya decided to make this potion even more special by customizing it with an extraordinary ingredient that he calls 'a ray of light for your skin': Acerola fruit extract! This is a very powerful antioxidant that is rich in Vitamin C and bioflavonoids. Says the founder: 'It also has a strong moisturizing action due to containing dextrose, fructose, and other sugars.'

Directions: Apply generously all over the body with a light massage. Perfect after shower or bath.

Ingredients: Purified Water, Squalane, Simmondia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Glycerin*, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Extract*, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Malpighia Glare (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Olus Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil* , Tocopherol*, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Candelilla Cera, Glyceryl Laurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Peucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract* , Spent Grain Wax , Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*, Artemisia Umbeliformis Extract*, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract*, Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract*, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter*, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract*, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Parfum*, Geraniol*, Limonene*, Linalool*

Twelve Beauty Ideal Rebalancing Level Serum (30 ml, $68.00): This award-winning serum, which is water-based, is formulated to strengthen the skin's natural protective barrier, and that not only protects it from environmental factors that can irritate the skin, but also from internal hormonal changes. It is an excellent choice for combination and oilier skin types because it regulates sebum levels while simultaneously boosting hydration levels. The serum is feather-weight and fast-absorbing, and it can be paired with your favorite lotions, creams and oils. Dehydrated skin is left quenched, smooth and luminous. Furthermore, the Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) plumps fine lines and effectively retains hydration.

According to Twelve Beauty,

An innovative, oil-free moisturizing serum formulated to help regulate sebum production and reduce pore size.

Thanks to its powerful mix of antioxidants and organic plant-based nutrients, this lightweight wonder strengthens your skin’s natural protective barrier, making it less vulnerable to hormonal changes and external factors known to irritate the skin.

It contains organic plant-based nutrients like soothing Mallow extract, protective and antioxidant Butterfly bush leaf extract, and White Genepi extract. It also includes Imperatoria leaf extract which helps repair minor cuts and wounds, and also has antioxidant radical scavenging properties. The founder also says, 'I have used a plant called Epilobium, which contains high amounts of a polyphenol crucial to the regulation of excessive production of sebum, to bring skin back into ideal balance, naturally.' Brings radiance to sensitive prone combination or oily skin without the shine.

Directions: Apply 2x daily to clean skin, smoothing over face and neck. NOTE: Alternate or blend with other Twelve Beauty serums to target the specific needs of your skin.

Ingredients: Aqua, Saccharide Isomerate, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract*, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Peucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract*, Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract*, Artemisia Umbelliformis Extract*, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract*, Glycerin*,  Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate.

Overall Assessment: This is a brilliantly curated beauty box, and these two Twelve Beauty gems are truly covet-worthy. I highly recommend this box! A+

Retail price: $168.00. Price of the box: $59.85 (or $49.95 with the three box and six box subscription plans) from Boxwalla (Affiliate Links). Free U.S. Shipping Always. Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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Annmarie Skin Care Clean Beauty Trial Kit

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Annmarie Skin Care Clean Beauty Trial Kit features three of the wonderful products that I reviewed this week, and this is a very affordable way to try these products before committing to full-size purchases. These are extraordinary handcrafted skincare products that are cruelty-free, healthy for the skin and a true joy to use.

Annmarie Skin Care Clean Beauty Trial Kit includes:

• Aloe Herb Cleanser (Reviewed HERE) – 1 fl oz / 30ml
• Anti-Aging Serum (Reviewed HERE) – 0.2 fl o z / 5ml
• Anti-Aging Facial Oil (Reviewed HERE)– 1/2 dram / 0.1 fl oz / 1.8ml

According to Annmarie Skin Care,

Our Aloe Herb Cleanser and Anti-Aging Serum are guaranteed to revive and illuminate your complexion in 7 days—leaving it supple, nourished, and flawless. We’ll even throw in our top-selling Anti-Aging Facial Oil sample for FREE to prove that “going natural” is worth it for any skin type, courtesy of the finest wild and plant-based ingredients on Earth. 

Aloe Herb Cleanser – 1 fl oz / 30ml
Benefits: Gentle. Moisturizes. pH Balanced. 
Suitable For: All Skin Types

Cleanse and lift excess oil with this pH-balanced, aloe vera-based cream cleanser. Infused with beautifying herbs and a light blend of natural oils containing essential fatty acids, to keep your skin naturally hydrated. Gently removes makeup and impurities without drying or leaving any residue. Leaves your skin feeling nourished, soft, and beautiful.

Anti-Aging Serum – 0.2 fl o z / 5ml
Benefits: Firms & Tightens Skin. Hydrates. 
Suitable For: All Skin Types, Including Sensitive Skin

This versatile, aloe vera-based serum provides active nutrients for all skin types, firming and tightening the appearance of aging skin. Hyaluronic acid hydrates, while the herbal extracts buddleja davidii and edelweiss protect skin from environmental stressors. Life everlasting flowers soothe and refresh.

Anti-Aging Facial Oil – 1/2 dram / 0.1 fl oz / 1.8ml
Benefits: Beautifies. Moisturizes. Softens Skin. 
Suitable For: Mature or Dry Skin

This luxurious, herb-infused formula delivers intense moisture to keep dry and mature skin supple and dewy. Antioxidant-rich seed oils—chia, goji berry, and broccoli—firm and tighten, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Jojoba oil resembles your skin’s natural oil, softening and conditioning mature skin. Your skin vibrates in perfect harmony.

Overall Assessment: This is a wonderful, and affordable, way to acquaint yourself with this wonderful cruelty-free brand.

$19.99 from Annmarie Skin Care and their Official Amazon Store (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. Copyright © 2023 www.lolassecretbeautyblog.com All Rights Reserved.