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Norse Organics Kill Acne & Redness Ritual Collection Review

October 21, 2024 / FASHION & BEAUTY / 0 comments

Like many, I’ve had my fair share of acne issues, trying various treatments with mixed results. #AD

So, when I heard about Norse Organics’ Kill Acne & Redness Ritual Collection, I was intrigued but skeptical. Little did I know that this trio of natural products – the 6-1-Day Balm, Acne Killer Night Balm, and Face Scrub – would become my skin’s new best friends.

Apart from being quick and easy to use, this collection is unique because of its use of pure plant extracts and arctic beeswax, wild-harvested from the Norwegian mountains. These resilient plants, which survive temperatures as low as -20°C (68°F) and deep snow, pack a powerful nutritional punch. Due to Norway’s short ripening window, these plants concentrate all their nutrients at once, resulting in incredibly potent ingredients that are harvested at their peak.

When my package arrived, I was in the midst of a particularly unrelenting cluster of breakouts—perfect timing, I thought, for putting these products to the test and review. Following the brand’s instructions, I ditched all my other skincare products and committed to using only the Norse Organics collection. They also advised against overwashing, as this can trigger excess oil production – music to my ears, as I’d always suspected my zealous cleansing routine might be doing more harm than good.

The Face Scrub quickly became an essential part of my routine. Used three times a week, this gentle exfoliant contains rice flour, apricot kernel powder, and rose flour. I love that it doesn’t have a strong scent and maintains its texture when mixed with water. To use, I simply take a small pinch, mix it with water in my palm, and apply it to my face. The scrub effectively removes dead skin cells without feeling abrasive, preparing my skin to better absorb the other products in the collection.

The star of the show for me was the Acne Killer Night Balm. Packed with Wild Mountain Marigold (Calendula Officinalis), Thistle oil, Lavender oil, Beeswax, and Vitamin E, this thick balm spreads easily once warmed on my skin. The natural Salicylic Acid found in Marigold penetrates deep into the pores, while its anti-inflammatory properties can calm and heal any irritations. I was amazed to wake up the first morning to less redness and no new breakouts. By day four, my existing pimples had noticeably shrunk and were starting to heal.

The 6-in-1 Daily Glow & Moisturize Balm is a true multitasker. Packed with 190 bioactive compounds, including rare omega-7 fatty acids, this balm does it all. It contains Hemp and Rose de Mai to reduce redness and inflammation, Rosehip and Pomegranate to fight wrinkles (apparently reducing wrinkle depth by 22% in 8 weeks, according to a clinical study), and Thistle and Squalane for optimal hydration. I apply this balm every morning after cleansing, and my skin feels hydrated all day. It’s also helping to reduce the scarring and crusting left behind by my breakouts.

After just a week of using the complete ritual – exfoliating with the gentle Face Scrub three times a week, applying the 6-in-1 Daily Glow & Moisturize Balm each morning, and treating my skin to the Acne Killer Night Balm before bed – I can confidently say that Norse Organics has changed my skin for the better. Unlike harsh treatments like Accutane or strong retinoids, these products felt nourishing and gentle on my skin. I find these products to be effective in just a short number of days, which is impressive. It’s no wonder why they are popular, with over 100,000 customers leaving them thousands of positive reviews.

As a researcher, I appreciate the brand’s transparency about their ingredients and the scientific evidence supporting their efficacy.

If you’re struggling with persistent acne, I wholeheartedly recommend giving Norse Organics’ Acne & Redness Ritual Collection a try. It might just be the natural solution your skin has been craving.

Norse Organics currently offers a 60-day satisfaction guarantee on their products, so there’s no risk – only reward. Hurry and shop now at https://norseorganics.co

Thanks to @norseorganics for sponsoring this review.

The reviews and opinions in this post are completely my own.

UBeauty Review

October 11, 2023 / Uncategorized / 0 comments

Happy sweater weather, everyone. It is that time of the season when we need to add extra protection to our skin. The Fall and Winter seasons can make our skin dry. We all know that dry skin can be challenging to deal with. The more you let your skin dry, the more it becomes prone to other issues, such as cracking, itching, and even unnecessary breakouts or infections due to broken skin integrity.

I have slowly incorporated Ubeauty’s products into my routine for a few months. I had to give the products some time to take effect on my skin before I could say that the products genuinely worked. And work; they did.

Please read below to see which Ubeauty products did wonders for my skin. The following are the top three products I recommend you try from the brand as starters.

Resurfacing Compound

This is the serum that wowed many magazine editorials, review posts, fashionistas, beauty enthusiasts like moi, and all trailblazing influencers. There is a lot to love in this golden serum. This is supercharged with antioxidants, vitamins C and E, retinol, and multi-hydroxy acids. Powerful, right? This product obliterated the need to grab different skincare products to address various issues. You get your vitamins, acids, retinol, and other skincare jujus in this serum. This product aims to give you brightened skin, diminish large pores, and even out skintone while leaving it revitalized and youthful, giving you that lit-from-within lewk.

For me, this is one of the best serums I have ever tried. I am impressed with the result and how it feels on my skin. This product feels like a vitamin C serum, but it works like a combination of all the good serums I have applied to my skin. My skin feels softer, skintone looks more even and brighter. To use this, apply 2-3 pumps on the skin after washing, followed by your favorite moisturizer or the Ubeauty Super Hydrator. Depending on your skin’s tolerance, you can use it once or twice daily.

The Super Hydrator

I was not expecting a lot when I first tried this moisturizer. But there are just some things in life that you will never know until you try. It is similar to the thought process of not judging someone before you actually know someone. You know what they say? Many people got burned by jumping to conclusions. This moisturizer is no different. That is because, unlike any other moisturizer, this makes your skin glow. There is something about this moisturizer that gives you that glassy skin look, apart from hydrating your skin for up to 48 hours and beyond. Sometimes, I use this as a standalone moisturizer and foundation, which works like a charm. This product has hyaluronic acid, purified oat extract, shea butter, argan oil, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, and peptides. The level of hydration this gives is fantastic. This product truly moisturizes, reduces wrinkles, and restores and protects dehydrated, dry skin from within.

I love the moisturizer a lot because of its powerful formulation and dewy skin effect. You can use this once or twice daily if necessary or after using the Ubeauty resurfacing compound.

The Barrier Bioactive Treatment

If you need further moisturization or want your skin to feel baby-soft again. Here is a once or twice-weekly mask inspired by the immortal jellyfish (per Ubeauty). As I captioned in the Gram, this mask makes your skin so soft after just one use. That is because this mask is highly concentrated with bioactive marine ingredients, urea, vitamin B6, sodium DNA, shea butter, hyaluronic acid, purified oat extract, fruit hydroxy acids, jojoba wax, sunflower wax, and mimosa wax. Using this overnight, the skin becomes well-moisturized, nourished, and supple. The mask renews the skin, softens rough patches, and soothes sensitive areas.

You can use this mask twice or thrice a week as part of the last step in your skincare routine.

This Fall, you are going to fall in love with Ubeauty’s beautiful products. Each product does wonders for the skin, eliminating the need to reach out for different skincare products to address various concerns and save you time, energy, and money. Do the skincare girl math; you will know what I am talking about. Ubeauty, bring out the true beauty in “you”.

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The Inkey List Review

February 10, 2021 / FASHION & BEAUTY / 0 comments

Hey-lo! I’ve always wanted to do this review because I’m sure you’re wondering what I think about The Inkey List brand. You’re probably curious if I’m a big fan of single-ingredient skincare products, or do I prefer the multitasking ones? My answer is “it depends”. When there’s a specific skincare concern that I want to address, I like to use a single-ingredient product. But when I’m crazy busy, I like to use some skincare multitaskers.

The Inkey List is a brand I’ve been using to supplement my skincare needs for more than a year. They have several exciting products that mostly contain a single ingredient targeted to a specific skincare concern or to simply enhance the skin. I haven’t tried all of them yet, but I certainly have tried a couple of them already. Here are my thoughts.

Brighten-i Eye Cream – I like this eye cream for the price, but after going through the whole tube, I didn’t really find any dramatic effect on my undereyes. I also did not notice any depuffing effect from this. However, this product did not exacerbate my sleepless undereye circles. So, this is still a good deal.

Bakuchiol – Truly a great alternative to Retinol, but may not be as effective. This product does a good job of refining my skin’s texture without the irritation that Retinol gives. However, this does not provide the same glowy effect that Retinol does. I do like that this does not have any strong scent and is way safer to use than Retinol. I also recommend the one from Alpyn Beauty Melt Moisturizer, which also contains Bakuchiol and a good alternative to Retinol.

Alpha Arbutin – I don’t use this much, but many folks swear by this product. Alpha Arbutin can reduce the appearance of dark spots and hyper-pigmentation. While I haven’t had any of these issues lately since I mostly stay indoor, what I do notice is that my skin feels so smooth after using this. I should investigate this further and see how this compares to Bakuchiol. Also, this product does not have any strong scent, which is excellent.

Salicylic Acid Cleanser – I’m not sure if you noticed, but it’s quite a challenge to look for an excellent salicylic acid cleanser nowadays. The drugstore ones do not really work for me, and my face ends up being oily after a few hours. This Inkey List salicylic acid cleanser is one of the few that I found that really mattifies my face.

Kaolin Clay – Wondering what’s a good clay face mask for oily skin? Kaolin clay, yes. This mask is on the milder side, which means that the texture is way smoother than most clay face masks out there. I like this product because this does not irritate my skin, and this does not feel too stripping. However, I wouldn’t recommend this as a weekly or biweekly exfoliating mask because this feels more like an everyday face mask.

Collagen Booster – Think of this product as a framework that will keep the facial skin together, like some kind of scaffolding, lol. Collagen peptides are good for maintaining skin elasticity, but our skin tends to lose it as we age (quoting Healthline on this) or if we are under stress (oxidative stress). Therefore, it’s very important that we replenish the collagen loss to avoid skin sagging. So, if ever you find yourself feeling like you’re losing collagen from learning how to write grants 😀 (wink wink), you gotta use this.

Overall, I love this brand, especially the price. I don’t think you can find several other brands like this that don’t skip on ingredients’ potency while making the price affordable for everyone. I can only think of “The Ordinary”, which is also a great skincare brand when it comes to quality and affordability. I will be reviewing that brand soon. So, stay tuned.

What do you think of The Inkey List? Yay or Nay?

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