Hey Fam!

Two posts ago I mentioned about a part 2 of a haul coming up, so here we have it! I also have a favorite that I’ve been loving, so wanted to mention it here.

As I talked about before, I’ve been dealing with some eczema and I wanted some new face oils that were really nourishing and thicker in texture, instead of being really light. I also finished my Ayuna Cream II and I wanted to try out a a different moisturizer at a lower price point! That’s what got me started on this haul, and here we are!

Left to Right:

1. The Bluh Alchemy Antioxidant Face Oil. I have loved a lot of what I have tried from this brand so far. They don’t have many products in their line, but whatever they have created is so beautiful and really works. I’d heard some good things about this facial oil, so I wanted to give it a go. This has some beautiful actives like Astaxanthin (comes from algae), Kakadu Plum (brightening effect), Snowflower (UV absorbing properties), and other ingredients like Jojoba Oil, Macadamia Nut Oil, Tamanu Oil, Argan Oil, Vitamin C esters, etc. So far, the smell is peppery, earthy, and it’s a great facial oil. I still need to play around with this to see how much I love it, and see if I end up repurchasing it.

2. The Laurel Night Balm. I bought this balm in December, and it was only after trying out a sample. This is a rich balm, and it’s waterless. So you’re getting rich oils and plant extracts in a balm form. I love this balm as it’s very hydrating and it leaves an amazing glow. The only thing is the scent. The sample that I tried had a different smell than the actual jar. Now this variation does occur in small batch products. Since everything is done by hand, and depending on the batch of ingredients, it can change.

3. free+True Mama Pacha Moisture Infusion Cream. I was looking for a new moisturizer that wouldn’t make me cringe like the price on the Ayuna Cream II. I was still feeling dry in the mornings, even after applying Cream II, so I wanted to know what else was out there. I may go back to it in the future, but one of my main goals in trying to find something else to replace cream II is the fact that not every product in our skincare lineup has to be super expensive. It’s good to mix in some different price points to not feel overwhelmed. This new cream is one that SO MANY folks have talked about. I am actually finding a difference in my skin on the days I don’t apply this vs. when I do. It delivers so much of moisture and sinks right in. The texture is beautiful, the scent is beautiful (slightly floral), and the packaging is beautiful. I would recommend this! It’s worked for my sister who has oily/combo skin and for me as well (dry skin).

4. LEPAAR Elemental Day Silk. This is my new SPF love. I wanted an SPF that didn’t leave any cast or that didn’t have a tint, so that when I wear makeup on top, I wouldn’t feel like I have different layers on. This checks all those boxes and it has a beautiful glowy finish. The color of this spf leans slightly yellow, but rubs in really well. This is one of those products that has a lot of energy to it! I wish the brand was more accessible, but you can order this directly from their website or get the smaller size at Credo Beauty. The texture is a bit runny, so it makes it easier to blend into the skin.

5. Earthwise Beauty Magical Babassu Face Oil. Last but not least, I wanted to try another facial oil that I’ve heard amazing things about. Earthwise Beauty has some really interesting creations. This is an oil/balm. It solidifies in colder temperatures, but otherwise melts. I had specifically called the company to find out what would be good for skin with eczema and they recommended this oil as being one of their densest. The texture is beautiful and this has some amazing ingredients like Babassu seed oil, Brazil nut Oil, Marla oil, lotus flower, tobacco leaf absolute, and a few others. The smell reminds me a lot of their Passion Eye Serum (it takes some time to get used to), even if you don’t use products with synthetic fragrances, you’ll enjoy this overtime!

That was my little haul! If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments and I’d be happy to answer.

~K