* Kambucha Essence - PR Gifted*
* Oil Serum and lip balm - PR Gifted*
Hello Loves!
Hope you having good April so far :) I have an amazing self care routine including Fresh Beauty products! I am so excited to finally be able to share my thought on this brand and their products.
My first products or should I say kit I purchased around May last year. I was at Dermae event at Union Square in NYC and a block away was the cutest FRESH store. The set up was so beautiful and ladies working there were so nice and really helpful.
After taking tones of pictures and playing with many products I finally left with a cutest Rose kit :)
It included:
* Travel Size Rose Toner (100ml)
* Full Size Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream
* Sample size of Rose Face Mask
* Sample size of Sugar Rose lip Balm
This set was bit pricey ($64) but I got the toner that I been waiting for so long! Plus I got birthday gift and few samples :)
Now check out the few pictures I took while there :) the display was simply beautiful, cozy and inviting :)
Now check out the few pictures I took while there :) the display was simply beautiful, cozy and inviting :)
WINTER - SPRING SKIN CARE TRANSITION
Recently after an almost year break I finally got back with Octoly. Gosh I did missed that platform :) So far I got some exciting products that i will be sharing in future post but now eeeekkkk I want to show you the baby I wanted, wanted but could never afford it :) The FRESH famous Kambucha Essence. A disclaimer that out of all products this is the only PR Sample provided by the brand. Rest was purchased by me, or came in subscription boxes that I pay for.
Just wanted to show you my quick and easy routine with these products and tell you bit about each of it. :)
I start by washing my face with FRESH Soy Face Cleanser - if you read this blog and follow me on my IG you know I love this cleanser. I been loving since I got small sample a while back. Then I bough full size, then I got full size again in Boxy Charm. So the moral of the story is I really really like this cleanser. This cleanser is super gentle on the skin, I even let my 11 year old daughter use it. This cleanser is the best suited for dry and dehydrated skin (like my daughter she have a dry skin) but me, an oily, acne/prone skin gal find it works good for me too. Especially now! Guys my skin got so dry! I haven't wore makeup for a month now and my skin feels so dry... or should I say felt so dry. Where I notice dryness the most were my cheeks. But after using this daily for past two weeks my skin feels so much better! More radiant and cleaner!
Main ingredients:
- Soy protein – Rich in amino acids, which strengthen the skin’s natural defense system and also contains antioxidant properties.
- Cucumber extract – has moisturizing and emollient properties. It also has soothing effects on the skin and is great for sensitive skin.
- Rosewater – has a plethora of great skincare benefits. It is infamous for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It also helps with hydration, toning and controlling excess oil.
Once I am done with washing I pat dry my skin with paper towel :) Yeah paper towel coz its a one time use. imagine you use your towel for a week.. imagine all that bacteria that sits there... So yeah I either let it air dry or use paper towels to dry my face.
After that I grab my Shisheido cotton pad and pour some of the FRESH Rose Toner on it. Ah what a joy :) This alcohol free, rose petal (yes real rose petals floats inside the toner) softens the skin and help to refine the appearance of pores, it cleanse and balance the skin after previous washing. It is an immediate boost the skin plus by toning your skin absorbs products that follow the toner much better then if you didn't tone at all. For me toning is really important. The scent is very pleasant and not overwhelming that some rose scents might be. Just hoping the petals that are lock inside won't clog the top. I heard that is the only issue with this toner.
Main ingredients :
- Rose Fruit Extract: Known for its toning properties.
- Rosewater: Helps to soothe and rose flower oil helps to nourish.
- Angelica Leaf Extract: Helps retain moisture.
After toner I will go with my recently gifted by FRESH Black Tea Kambucha Essence. You guys have no idea for how long I wanted this essence. I was always intrigue by the name essence, it sounds so fancy and luxurious, don't you agree? First time in action I saw essence at Innisfree event(roughly 3 years ago), where they thought us I believe it was 7 step Korean skin care routine. When the question was asked what is Essence and what does it do, no one answered except me LOL. Guys the look I got from some other girls was priceless! Some were very nice after the "seminar" and some would look me up and down like I'm some kind of freak of nature.... UGH... I really didn't appreciate that, especially when all women should support one another, and don't look down on me coz I dunno don't have a full face on makeup and skills like you... Really silly one individual person that destroyed my mood that day...What can you do move on and try to avoid her when ever I see her at any events... Im all about supporting other bloggers and creators but not her~ #girlbye.
Main ingredients :
- Rose Fruit Extract: Known for its toning properties.
- Rosewater: Helps to soothe and rose flower oil helps to nourish.
- Angelica Leaf Extract: Helps retain moisture.
After toner I will go with my recently gifted by FRESH Black Tea Kambucha Essence. You guys have no idea for how long I wanted this essence. I was always intrigue by the name essence, it sounds so fancy and luxurious, don't you agree? First time in action I saw essence at Innisfree event(roughly 3 years ago), where they thought us I believe it was 7 step Korean skin care routine. When the question was asked what is Essence and what does it do, no one answered except me LOL. Guys the look I got from some other girls was priceless! Some were very nice after the "seminar" and some would look me up and down like I'm some kind of freak of nature.... UGH... I really didn't appreciate that, especially when all women should support one another, and don't look down on me coz I dunno don't have a full face on makeup and skills like you... Really silly one individual person that destroyed my mood that day...What can you do move on and try to avoid her when ever I see her at any events... Im all about supporting other bloggers and creators but not her~ #girlbye.
Anyways back to Fresh Essence that acts as a middlemen between toner and serums/moisturizers. Essence provide skin with extra nourishment, and they are packed with vitamins, antioxidants. They are like a daily vitamin to the skin. Black Tea Kambucha Essence is the treatment that provides anti- pollution and antioxidant protection, improves skin luminosity, reduce the look of fine lines, refines look of pores, smooth's skin texture, boost healthy tone, provide moisture and protects against the blue light.
What is Kambucha - its a fermented sweet black tea, which is rich in vitamins and organic acids produces through fermentation process. Fermented tea is an ancient ingredient that was used in Asia and Russia. It helps protect skin against free radical, pollution and now the blue light.
Now you probably want to know what is blue light and how we can protect our skin from it. Blue light is a part of the spectrum of visible light, is a high-energy, short-wavelength light (not to be confused with UVA and UVB rays). The main source of the blue light we're exposed to is the sun, however we also get a significant dose from our screens (computer, phone, TV). This cause not only eye strain like cataracts, glaucoma but also have a huge impact on our skin, that includes color changes (hyperpigmentation) inflammation, weakness of the skin surface, dullness. Studies show that the blue light emitting from tv , computer and phone screens penetrates deeper then UV rays and that cause skin damage and faster aging.
To prevent skin damage from blue light is good to get a blue light screen protectors for your phones and invest in skin care loaded with antioxidants and consider skin care routine formulated with ingredients proven to address the visible effect of airborne pollutants.
And yes you guesses! Fresh Black Tea Kambucha Essence is one of the skin care treatments that should be added in the routine to stop the skin damage. I know that by using it regularly in time you will see the difference in you skin. I been using my for past two weeks and already can tell that my skin looks a bit better.
Plus hello I live in NYC, where there is a pollution so any skin care that fights against that is welcome in my drawer :)
Next product I got just recently and I wanted to include it in this post as it is a part of my routine for past 5 days. FRESH Rose Deep Hydration Oil Infused Serum - this actually a brand new products from Fresh that will launch next week, April 14th. I got this full size sample via Octoly on Monday and I put it in the rotation.
It comes in the similar glass just like the Rose Toner. Its a light weight treatment that strikes the perfect balance between water and oil to deliver deep hydration and nourishment to the skin that instantly look more dewy, soft and plumped with moisture. Fresh created this bi-phase serum to nourish like a facial oil with water-light texture that absorbs effortlessly into the skin.
Water phase - rosewater and damask rose extract help to soothe and hydrate
Oil phase- a blend of skin friendly oils- rose flower, camellia, rose-hip, and squalane- immediately nourish and soften the skin.
If you look at the bottle you can the the bi-phase happening. In order to use it just shake it up so both, water and oil combine. I like to use my fingers when applying it to the skin. It has very nice rosy scent that is not overpowering, very similar to rose toner. I like that squalane oil is one of the ingredients. Because of its molecular structure, squalane oil penetrates deep into the pores where it targets skin concerns at cellular level. It fight off skin damaging free radicals, it balances oil production, provides moisture to keep skin clear and healthy. It also has powerful anti-aging properties and anti-inflammatory benefits that helps with acne and eczema. I love this oil on its own and mix with others.
What can I tell you after using this new serum for past 5 days? Well, first off I didn't have any reaction. After those 5 days that I include this serum in my routine my skin is definitely more hydrated and overall looks really healthy. But that is thanks to the routine that I formed with these products :)
Next step is the moisturizer, FRESH Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream - another amazing product. This cream is really light weight with silky texture that does feels light weigh on the skin and helps prevent moisture loss. This cream is suited for any skin type, normal, dry and oily. I have oily (like I mentioned 100 times already LOL) and it works just fine. I have it for almost a year, as it came in the box with the rose toner. The first time I opened it up was around September or October. I know it was Fall already and I decided to included it back then in my routine. I recently pulled it out again and I already feel difference in my skin :) I mean this time, the transition from Winter to Spring products like this are really saviors. Guys my oily skin never felt so dry, it might be also caused by me sitting home all day, due to quarantine? Lack of fresh air is taking toll on my skin and I need all the hydration I can get.
The last product that I have that I included in my routine since Monday is the new FRESH Rose Petal Soft Lip Cream - a deeply hydrating rose lip balm that condition and relives dry lips for a smooth, petal soft pout. I amen I don;t have to introduce Fresh lip balms to anyone, now do i? Their lip balms are some of my faves. I have few sample size ones but I tell you even tho is a sample there is a tones of product inside.
This lip balm as you can see it is housed in a cute frosted jar. Its pink and feels heavenly on the lips. I tried give it to my daughter, but although she likes the nice rosy scent and what it does to her lips, she doesn't like to use her fingers to apply. So hey more for me! This will launch in early May 2020.
So that would be it on my FRESH skin care routine. Oh men that was a lot huh? That might have been one of my longest posts. But worth it! I am really happy that I can share it with you all.
Hope you find something that could work for you :)
Till next time! ~ Monica
What is Kambucha - its a fermented sweet black tea, which is rich in vitamins and organic acids produces through fermentation process. Fermented tea is an ancient ingredient that was used in Asia and Russia. It helps protect skin against free radical, pollution and now the blue light.
Now you probably want to know what is blue light and how we can protect our skin from it. Blue light is a part of the spectrum of visible light, is a high-energy, short-wavelength light (not to be confused with UVA and UVB rays). The main source of the blue light we're exposed to is the sun, however we also get a significant dose from our screens (computer, phone, TV). This cause not only eye strain like cataracts, glaucoma but also have a huge impact on our skin, that includes color changes (hyperpigmentation) inflammation, weakness of the skin surface, dullness. Studies show that the blue light emitting from tv , computer and phone screens penetrates deeper then UV rays and that cause skin damage and faster aging.
To prevent skin damage from blue light is good to get a blue light screen protectors for your phones and invest in skin care loaded with antioxidants and consider skin care routine formulated with ingredients proven to address the visible effect of airborne pollutants.
And yes you guesses! Fresh Black Tea Kambucha Essence is one of the skin care treatments that should be added in the routine to stop the skin damage. I know that by using it regularly in time you will see the difference in you skin. I been using my for past two weeks and already can tell that my skin looks a bit better.
Plus hello I live in NYC, where there is a pollution so any skin care that fights against that is welcome in my drawer :)
Next product I got just recently and I wanted to include it in this post as it is a part of my routine for past 5 days. FRESH Rose Deep Hydration Oil Infused Serum - this actually a brand new products from Fresh that will launch next week, April 14th. I got this full size sample via Octoly on Monday and I put it in the rotation.
It comes in the similar glass just like the Rose Toner. Its a light weight treatment that strikes the perfect balance between water and oil to deliver deep hydration and nourishment to the skin that instantly look more dewy, soft and plumped with moisture. Fresh created this bi-phase serum to nourish like a facial oil with water-light texture that absorbs effortlessly into the skin.
Water phase - rosewater and damask rose extract help to soothe and hydrate
Oil phase- a blend of skin friendly oils- rose flower, camellia, rose-hip, and squalane- immediately nourish and soften the skin.
If you look at the bottle you can the the bi-phase happening. In order to use it just shake it up so both, water and oil combine. I like to use my fingers when applying it to the skin. It has very nice rosy scent that is not overpowering, very similar to rose toner. I like that squalane oil is one of the ingredients. Because of its molecular structure, squalane oil penetrates deep into the pores where it targets skin concerns at cellular level. It fight off skin damaging free radicals, it balances oil production, provides moisture to keep skin clear and healthy. It also has powerful anti-aging properties and anti-inflammatory benefits that helps with acne and eczema. I love this oil on its own and mix with others.
What can I tell you after using this new serum for past 5 days? Well, first off I didn't have any reaction. After those 5 days that I include this serum in my routine my skin is definitely more hydrated and overall looks really healthy. But that is thanks to the routine that I formed with these products :)
Next step is the moisturizer, FRESH Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream - another amazing product. This cream is really light weight with silky texture that does feels light weigh on the skin and helps prevent moisture loss. This cream is suited for any skin type, normal, dry and oily. I have oily (like I mentioned 100 times already LOL) and it works just fine. I have it for almost a year, as it came in the box with the rose toner. The first time I opened it up was around September or October. I know it was Fall already and I decided to included it back then in my routine. I recently pulled it out again and I already feel difference in my skin :) I mean this time, the transition from Winter to Spring products like this are really saviors. Guys my oily skin never felt so dry, it might be also caused by me sitting home all day, due to quarantine? Lack of fresh air is taking toll on my skin and I need all the hydration I can get.
The last product that I have that I included in my routine since Monday is the new FRESH Rose Petal Soft Lip Cream - a deeply hydrating rose lip balm that condition and relives dry lips for a smooth, petal soft pout. I amen I don;t have to introduce Fresh lip balms to anyone, now do i? Their lip balms are some of my faves. I have few sample size ones but I tell you even tho is a sample there is a tones of product inside.
This lip balm as you can see it is housed in a cute frosted jar. Its pink and feels heavenly on the lips. I tried give it to my daughter, but although she likes the nice rosy scent and what it does to her lips, she doesn't like to use her fingers to apply. So hey more for me! This will launch in early May 2020.
So that would be it on my FRESH skin care routine. Oh men that was a lot huh? That might have been one of my longest posts. But worth it! I am really happy that I can share it with you all.
Hope you find something that could work for you :)
Till next time! ~ Monica
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ReplyDeleteI tries that tea, but I didn't like it.
ReplyDeletelove the colour on your nails. :)
Produktów nie znam ale bardzo spodobały mi się ich opakowania :)
ReplyDeleteNie znam tej marki - niezbyt lubimy z moją cerą rozane kosmetyki , natomiast chętnie wypróbuję FRESH Black Tea Kambucha Essence ☺
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Mam ogromną ochotę poznać te wszystkie kosmetyki :D
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Sam wygląd tych kosmetyków kusi!
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ReplyDeletePieknie się prezentują!
ReplyDeleteFresh ma fajne kosmetyki :) Testowałam ich maskę różaną i była bardzo przyjemna! Natomiast wystawka z produktami i te płatki róż w słoiku wyglądają przepięknie ^__^
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Ale pięknie zostały wyeksponowane te pierwsze kosmetyki. Uwielbiam różowy! <3
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