fave products // fresh beauty black tea kombucha facial treatment essence

I love a good facial mist any day (as evidenced herehere and here!), but come spring and summertime, when the weather gets a bit warmer, they truly hit the spot. As the temperatures have risen here in Los Angeles over the last few weeks, I've found myself reaching for Fresh Beauty's Black Tea Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence on a pretty regular basis.  This potent age-delay essence is especially helpful for those like me who live in urban areas where smoke and smog can cause oxidative stress to your skin. I mean, who wants accelerated signs of aging?? Not me! Kombucha, another guilty pleasure of mine, is the star ingredient here thanks to vitamins and organic acids that work to protect your skin from pollution and free radicals. My husband and I even learned to make our own kombucha at home, and I highly recommend it!

This powerhouse product protects your skin with antioxidants, replenishes moisture, reduces the appearance of fine lines, and enhances luminosity all at once! I love that with a good facial spray or essence, highly concentrated ingredients with specific, targeted benefits are quickly delivered and absorbed into my skin. Talk about efficient! It also makes for the perfect first step post-cleanser, prepping your skin for any other products you may be using. Another bonus- when TSA-friendly, a facial essence can also make for a great mid-flight skin refresher to counteract all that nasty recycled plane air. Sign me up!

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fave products // true botanicals pure radiance oil

I have sung the praises of True Botanicals on many occasions. This safe, potent, and proven skincare brand boasts a seriously impressive ingredients list, and is highly effective to boot. After loving their Vitamin C Booster and Cellular Repair Serum, I was pumped to try the Pure Radiance Oil. The Clear oil, in particular, has balancing properties that work to regulate sebum and clear your skin while allowing its natural radiance to shine through. I love that while this oil is deeply hydrating, it doesn't feel too greasy or heavy, and I can wear it year-round thanks to its quick absorption. Antioxidants and potent antibacterial ingredients help heal any infections and clear congestion, leaving your skin vibrant and revived. As always with True Botanicals products, their facial oil is certified MadeSafe, and formulated with natural ingredients like helichrysum, hemp, pumpkin & grape seed oils, and algae extract. No scary ingredients here! A potent acne treatment and glow-inducing moisturizer in one?? Sounds like the perfect combo- I'll definitely need to restock soon! While I'm at it, I'm excited to try some of their newer releases, like the Antioxidant Booster, Resurfacing Body Maskand Deep Repair Eye Serum, as well.