Their hand-poured products are made using only the purest natural, organic, wild-crafted and non-GMO ingredients and are completely free of parabens and toxins. And to guarantee freshness, each bottle is marked with a hand written expiration date.
I was fortunate enough to try their Starter Kit , as well as two of their Lip Whips and today I want to share my thoughts with you.
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| PR samples. Photo by Chickweed & Blush |
What's included:
- Essential Serum, 10 ml
- Lavender or Rose Hydrating Tonic, 15 ml ( I received the Rose Tonic)
- Cleansing Oil, 15 ml
Price for kit - $35
Total testing time - 3 weeks
1) Cleansing Oil - Designed for night time cleansing, this beautiful, rich oil removes every trace of make up, dirt and impurities from the skin. It's light Lavender scent is relaxing, while the blend of Sunflower, Castor and Avocado oils are nourishing and hydrating. I honestly looked forward to cleansing my face at night while testing this. Following the ritual Kari Gran suggested, my skin felt so soft and clean afterwards! This is probably my new favorite oil cleanser ever!
Ingredients: Organic Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Organic Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Organic Ricinus Communis (Castor Seed) Oil, Organic Lavandula Hybrida (Lavender) Oil, Tocopherol (non-GMO vitamin E from Sunflower)
The Kari Gran Ritual:
- Apply 8-10 pumps of Cleansing Oil into your dry palm.
- Liberally massage onto dry face and neck.
- Apply a hot (not scalding) washcloth to face and let cool. Rinse and repeat.
- Gently wipe face and neck with the washcloth to remove excess oil while providing a light exfoliation.
2) Hydrating Tonic - I was sent the Rose Tonic and it was love at first spritz! I am a fan of anything rose scented and of the ingredient in general so I was really happy to receive this. As the name of the product implies, this toner is incredibly hydrating as well as refreshing, which came in handy recently when the weather reached the high 80's where I live!
Ingredients: 100% fractionally distilled Aloe Barbadensis Miller (Aloe Vera Leaf), Organic Glycerin (Vegetable Glycerin), Organic Rose Damascena (Rose) Oil
The Kari Gran Ritual:
- Mist 3-4 pumps on cleansed face—damp skin will improve the absorption of our essential serum.
- To make fresh moisturizer: mist 3-4 pumps into the palm and add one or more pumps of serum, rub together and apply to dry skin.
- The tonic also sets makeup and is a lovely pick-me-up when your skin is feeling parched.
3) Essential Serum - This gorgeous serum is truly the creme de la creme of face oils, in my humble opinion, and here's why - it's a glorious blend of 15 of the most nourishing and skin beautifying plant oils around, it's a multi-tasker (use it day or evening, as your face, neck and eye serum, and also can be mixed with your mineral make-up to create a tinted moisturizer). But most of all, it works. It calms down "hyperactive" skin and causes redness and irritation to greatly reduce. It absorbs deeply into the skin, without leaving an oily feel. It smells amazing and it just feels good to use it. It's a total win for your skin! :-)
Ingredients: Organic Camellia Oleifera (Camellia Seed) Oil, Organic Rosa Canina Fruit (Rosehip Seed) Oil, Organic Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil
Organic Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Organic Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Organic Olea Europaea (Olive), Organic Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) & Organic Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Oil, Organic Olea Europaea (Olive) & Organic Arnica Montana (Arnica) Oil, Organic Lavandula Hybrida (Lavender) Oil, Wildharvested Boswellia Sacra (Frankincense) Oil, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Oil, Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Oil, Organic Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn Seed) Oil, Organic Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Oil, Tocopherol (Non-GMO Vitamin E from Sunflower)
The Kari Gran Ritual:
- Start with one pump for day use, add more if you like more moisture.
- Double the amount used during the day for your nightly treatment.
- Treat your neck and décolleté area as an extension of your face.
- Apply extra around the eye area in place of an additional eye cream.
- To create a custom moisturizer mist 3-4 pumps of tonic in the palm of your hand and add one to two pumps of Essential Serum, rub together and….voila! A batch of fresh moisturizer has just been made without a preservative in sight.
- Gently apply to cleansed skin.
Lip Whips:
What do you get a bona fide lip product junkie? Well, if you really want to make them happy, you'd give them one (or all) of these delectable and highly moisturizing Lip Whips that's what! I was generously gifted with two (cue happy dance) of these gorgeous lip treats and they very quickly became two of my favorite things ever!
*If you are vegan or look for vegan products, it should be noted that the Lip Whips do contain Beeswax and Carmine.
1) Naked - A clear balm that tastes like cinnamon and leaves your lips baby soft and slightly glossy. This is the one I reach for as a daily lip moisturizer or under my lipstick for a little extra moisturizing.
2) Tinted - A soft pink blush tone that enhances your lips natural color and tastes delightfully minty. I love to use this one when I don't want to wear a lot of color on my lips, but I still want a slight tint.
Price: $15
Ingredients: Organic Ricinus Communis (Castor Seed) Oil, Organic Beeswax, Organic Camellia Oleifera (Camellia Seed) Oil, Organic Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Organic Olea Europaea (Olive), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) & Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Oil, Tocopherol (Non GMO Vitamin E from Sunflower), Wildharvested Pimenta Racemosa (Pimenta Berry) Oil, Organic Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Cinnamon Bark) Oil or Organic Mentha X Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
*Tinted Lip Whip contains Carmine
My overall thoughts: My experience with using the Kari Gran System was an extremely positive one. My skin had no issues with any of the products, which with the way my skin has been behaving lately is a real plus! I love their philosophy as well as their approach to skincare and skin health. I also love Kari Gran's attitude about aging, that she puts aside all the popular anti-aging stereotypes, and believes that true beauty comes not from how young or old one is, but by being kind to yourself and your skin. And we all know that nourished, healthy skin is beautiful, regardless of age. :-)
Have you tried Kari Gran Skincare? What is your favorite product? Let me know below!
Peace & Love,
Sabrina xx
*Products were generously sent to me for review, however, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own
What do you get a bona fide lip product junkie? Well, if you really want to make them happy, you'd give them one (or all) of these delectable and highly moisturizing Lip Whips that's what! I was generously gifted with two (cue happy dance) of these gorgeous lip treats and they very quickly became two of my favorite things ever!
*If you are vegan or look for vegan products, it should be noted that the Lip Whips do contain Beeswax and Carmine.
1) Naked - A clear balm that tastes like cinnamon and leaves your lips baby soft and slightly glossy. This is the one I reach for as a daily lip moisturizer or under my lipstick for a little extra moisturizing.
2) Tinted - A soft pink blush tone that enhances your lips natural color and tastes delightfully minty. I love to use this one when I don't want to wear a lot of color on my lips, but I still want a slight tint.
Price: $15
Ingredients: Organic Ricinus Communis (Castor Seed) Oil, Organic Beeswax, Organic Camellia Oleifera (Camellia Seed) Oil, Organic Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Organic Olea Europaea (Olive), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) & Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Oil, Tocopherol (Non GMO Vitamin E from Sunflower), Wildharvested Pimenta Racemosa (Pimenta Berry) Oil, Organic Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Cinnamon Bark) Oil or Organic Mentha X Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
*Tinted Lip Whip contains Carmine
My overall thoughts: My experience with using the Kari Gran System was an extremely positive one. My skin had no issues with any of the products, which with the way my skin has been behaving lately is a real plus! I love their philosophy as well as their approach to skincare and skin health. I also love Kari Gran's attitude about aging, that she puts aside all the popular anti-aging stereotypes, and believes that true beauty comes not from how young or old one is, but by being kind to yourself and your skin. And we all know that nourished, healthy skin is beautiful, regardless of age. :-)
Have you tried Kari Gran Skincare? What is your favorite product? Let me know below!
Peace & Love,
Sabrina xx
*Products were generously sent to me for review, however, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own
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