Sulfate-Free Foaming Clarifying Cleanser by Tata Harper
41. fl. oz | 125 ml - $76.00

What it is:
A foaming gel cleanser that targets impurities and balances oil for clear, comfortably matte skin.

Best for: 
Oily, blemish prone skin and combination skin types. 

What they say:
 Tata Harper Clarifying Cleanser targets impurities to give you a deep-clean feel and comfortably matte finish without drying out your skin. This facial cleanser has been formulated to target blemish-causing impurities and works to balance oil with natural salicylic acid and AHAs.
Prickly Pear Flower Enzymes provide gentle enzymatic exfoliation to help clear away buildup without irritation or over-drying. Wild Crafted Juniper Fruit helps to balance without disrupting. Tata Harper's Clarifying Cleanser foams because of nature, not synthetics. They don’t use sulfates, but they use Cassava Tapioca and Wild Harvested Mojave Yucca instead. This is sulfate-free, worry-free foaming cleanser that will leave you skin feeling so refreshed. 

MY THOUGHTS:
REVIEW 1: This is a gorgeous smelling cleanser that is super minty and leaves your skin tingly and awake after use.
I don't use it in the morning because I like to cleanse my eyes in the morning and this stings too much, so for me it's more of an end of day, reviving and refreshing my congested or polluted complexion.
It also contains AHA which like some of T.H.'s other products, I am afraid to use during the day, as I like my skin to have at least 10 mins of unobstructed sun exposure for a good dose of Vitamin D. However, if you wear sunscreen or don't go out into the sun at all, this would be a perfect morning cleanser, as it will awaken your skin and senses with it's gorgeous minty power!
I haven't used it for long enough to say how a breakout would respond to this, but I will keep you posted once I have more concrete evidence. I do know my skin feels clean but not dry or pulled by the product at all.

UPDATED REVIEW: For those with Sensitive Skin like moi, I do not recommend using this as well as Tata Harper's Regenerating Exfoliating Cleanser. I got a little over zealous with my cleansing process, I get a little aggressive and I forget how sensitive my skin is. So I was using both cleansers after a workout, and I ended up aggravating my skin substantially. I not only had a bunch of tiny breakouts, I also had a lot of dry skin, and scarring from picking. It was a disaster. So note to you and me, don't use these two cleansers together (not that you would! Only I would do such a thing) and make sure you don't use them too frequently either. 

SECOND UPDATE: After using this for a few months, and now entering the WINTER months, I have come to notice it dries my skin out so much, it is causing multiple tiny bumpy breakouts all over my face. I'm not entirely sure what is causing this, but I have to stop using it, as it is causing more damage than good!

By Alexandra Black
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SJÄL SAPHIR CONCENTRATE [ANTI-AGING FACE OIL]
Price at the time of print $175.00

A powerful ‘liquid silk’ treatment oil made with an artisanal blend of rare essential oils and supra-3™ (a proprietary blend of anti-aging bioactives) help to visibly diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, increase elasticity, plump and revitalize skin. This versatile oil penetrates skin to nourish and protect against environment and aging. Infused with jasmine absolute grand, neroli, clary sage and enhanced with Himalayan blue sapphires and aquamarines for a sublime energy, scent and texture providing skin with immediate and long term results. Recommendation for normal to dry skin. 
 free from: parabens, phthalates, sulphates, detergents, mineral oil, petrolatum, palm oil, synthetic colours. vegan. gluten free. cruelty free.

​BENEFITS:
Aids in naturally plumping and softening fine lines and deep wrinkles with a proprietary blend of anti-aging bioactives.*Helps enhance skin elasticity and firmness while regulating oil production.**
Hydrates while providing barrier protection and minimizing moisture loss with meadowfoam seed oil, grape seed oil, and vitamin e.
Aids in calming and nourishing skin with clary sage, meadowfoam seed oil, blue chamomile, blue sapphire and aquamarine elixir 
Revitalizes and energizes skin's cellular metabolism and firms and tones skin with a bio-marine anti-aging complex.

MY OPINION:
TBD...

​By Alexandra Black
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AURELIA PROBIOTIC SKINCARE
Balance & Glow Day Oil  30ml
$49.00
PRODUCT DETAILS:
This exquisite, lightweight daytime oil works to hydrate, rebalance, nourish and even the skin tone. The non-greasy texture is suitable for all skin types and helps balance hydration during the day to make skin glow, providing sublime natural radiance and the perfect luminous base for makeup.
Botanicals of Kukui, Kalahari and Mongongo oils deliver high levels of vitamins, antioxidants and fatty acids to protect and regenerate the skin while Hemp, Borage and Sweet Almond oils soothe, hydrate and balance for skin that glows from morning to evening.
An energising blend of Jasmine, Plumeria, Tuberose and Mandarin offers a daily Moment of Mindfulness while this beautiful facial oil maintains skin luminosity for a dewy, radiant glow.

INTRODUCING TO YOUR ROUTINE:You can introduce the Balance & Glow Day Oil to any routine in order to enhance your skin’s moisture, suppleness and balance. Simply replace your current face oil or moisturiser or use in addition to your hydrating products.
Straight after using the Miracle Cleanser, apply the Revitalise & Glow Serum then follow with a few drops of the Balance & Glow Day Oil.
If your skin is normal or combination the day oil can be used as your sole moisturiser. If your skin is dry, dehydrated or more mature then this exquisite oil can be mixed with the Cell Revitalise Day Moisturiser for even deeper hydration.

AURELIA PROBIOTIC SKINCARE
The Probiotic Concentrate 10ml
$49.00
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Supercharge your skincare routine with the ultimate probiotic concentrate from Aurelia Probiotic Skincare to truly transform your skin. 
The Probiotic Concentrate™ activates and boosts the skin’s natural repair process, helping to address targeted skin concerns such as:
Pigmentation | Deeper wrinkles
Loss of elasticity | Hormonal breakouts
Dullness | Polluted skinThis intensive yet lightweight formula contains Aurelia’s pioneering probiotic ingredients in their purest form. Aurelia’s Probiotic Ingredients continuously protect, restore and balance the skin from within.

AURELIA PROBIOTIC SKINCARE
Cell Repair Night Oil  30ml
$49.00
PRODUCT DETAILS:​
An award-winning intensive overnight boosting treatment which works in tandem with the skin’s natural nightly repair mode. 
BioOrganic pure botanicals ensure this exquisite oil instantly absorbs to work on all fronts: Kalahari oil provides abundant essential fatty acids, Mongongo oil restructures and regenerates the epidermis and Kigelia firms and tones. Baobab, rich in precious Omegas, helps repair, hydrate and renew while the antioxidant properties of Hibiscus and Pomegranate fight free radicals reducing oxidative stress.
A relaxing, night time blend of Neroli, Lavender, Rose and Mandarin, encourages mindfulness while this addictive Cell Repair Night Oil works to hydrate and soothe all skin types, promoting a luminous, dewy and radiant glow.

PERFECT FOR:
All skin types, including dry, sensitive, oily, acne prone & combination
Encouraging the skin’s nightly repair process to hydrate protect and firm
An overnight boost of antioxidants and vitamins
Using after sun, wind or extreme weather exposure
Creating an indulgent, nightly, anti-ageing routine before bed with exquisite essential oils
Facial massage to aid lymphatic drainage and circulation promoting luminosity and glow
Bedtime as it is non- greasy and instantly absorbed to save pillows and hair

REVIEW:
It has been less than a month since I purchased the trio featured here, and I like the day oil, it smells divine and is pleasant enough, but it doesn't provide the "dewiness" I like to see once I apply an oil to my face. Despite having sensitive skin which is prone to breakouts, I like my face to have shine, and because the Balance & Glow Day Oil tackles imbalances, it creates a more matte feel, that most people with breakouts will most likely love. I just want more "dew". So I probably won't repurchase this oil for the time being.

The Probiotic Concentrate™ and the Cell Repair Night Oil are an INCREDIBLE (Yep! I'm shouting that out loud and clear!) duo. It feels amazing to put on the skin, the night oil smells so good and leaves me with that shiny "dew" that I love. I have noticed my skin is calmer, clearer and very nourished and hydrated in the morning. Feeling plumper and more youthful. I love it!

I originally ordered the 10ml bottle of concentrate, as that was what was available on the Liberty of London site, it was also the smart thing to do, as I hadn't even sampled it prior to my purchase. However, Aurelia have just released a larger bottle of 30ml, which I have ordered and is on its way to me now. 

Do yourself a favour, try these. I don't think you'll regret it!
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by Alexandra Black

 MICRONUTRIENT + HYDRO MASK by Marie Veronique + Kristina Holey
​ RPR: $ 135.00 USD for 1.7 fl. oz. | 50ml (at the time of print).

What They Say:
Topical supplement of SUPERNUTRIENTS to hyper-hydrate, nourish + restore skin function by supporting vital processes. A total skin reset.

This mask is formulated with ingredients based on their ability to support various processes crucial to the maintenance of skin health and the delay of skin aging, specifically; antioxidant protection, barrier function, glycation and DNA methylation. The micronutrient selection process was strategic in analyzing each potential micronutrient based on their functionality, bio-accessibility, sourcing, etc., resulting in a formulation that profoundly rehydrates skin, while optimizing functionality.

What I Say:
I always want to love a natural product, especially a Marie Veronique natural product, even if the consistency is weirdly gooey, or the smell is earthy but not in a fresh cut grass, kind of way, or it is overly expensive. But despite trying it and using an entire pot, did not find that this product did anything noticeable at all.

Now, has it been supplying my skin with a multitude of nourishing nutrients? That I cannot say for sure, however what I can say, is that I didn't see my face noticeably glowy nor feeling extra moist or even looking plumped or softer or smoother or whatever else one is supposed to feel from this. So I'm not sure if this actually did perform how it was intended to. So for that reason, I probably will NOT be purchasing this again. That is not to say, I don't like other products in the Kristina Honey + Marie Veronique line, but this one was definitely not worth the price tag.

​By Alexandra Black