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Farmacy Beauty: Farmer Cultivated, Scientist Activated For Fresh Radiant Skin

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A few months ago I shared with you my thoughts on a product from Farmacy Beauty – The New Day Gentle Exfoliating Grains.  Since then, it has become a favorite of mine and I enjoy utilizing the product in my skin care regimen.  Today, I share with you some products that I have also been using from Farmacy Beauty and my thoughts on each.  I have a video on YouTube with my first impressions and open box sharing my initial thoughts on the items which you can watch here, but I also have my thoughts on these products after using them for a few weeks.

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I had the awesome opportunity of receiving a Limited Edition Farmacy Beauty box and boy was I not only excited but also looking forward to trying out more products from a brand that I instantly fell in love with.  After trying the New Day Exfoliating Grains cleanser (you can read my thoughts about this product here), I couldn’t contain the excitement when I received the box in the mail.  With sensitive skin – I have overall enjoyed what I did try from Farmacy and I’m also quite impressed with the goodies I tried in this box as well.

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Included in this box I received the following:

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New Day Gentle Exfoliating Grains: ($30.00) (read my original review on this product here)  This powder like cleanser is formulated to cleanse, exfoliate and clarify your skin all in one easy step.  It’s perfect for any day or a long day and leaves my skin feeling so clean, but without stripping it’s natural moisture.  My skin feels like it’s been pampered and like I spent the day getting a facial without feeling the harsh effects that my sensitivities would normally experience.  While I don’t use this product daily – I only use about once a week, it is the perfect product for pampering and I love it.

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Sleep Tight Firming Night Balm: ($48.00)  I wasn’t sure how I would like this product but lately I think I’ve been loving things that have a green hue to them.  Since I have naturally dry skin, I really was looking forward to this balm to help renew my skin through the night.  This balm helps to not only renew my skin but it’s lightweight and transforms into a gentle oil like gel.  It reinforces the skin’s natural moisture content and aids in firmness and tone as well as helping to restore the elasticity of your skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  Since I oil cleanse and moisturize as night – this firming night balm works perfectly in keeping the moisture in.  I suffer from really dry skin during the winter, especially near my nose since my allergies can be bad and when I concentrate this night balm in those areas, over a few days, I noticed that the dryness reduced dramatically.  I also enjoy using this on a few areas on my elbows that get really dry because it makes the skin soft and plump again.

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Hydrating Coconut Gel Mask – Anti Wrinkle: ($24.00 for 3 masks) I don’t use sheet masks very often, because they never seem to fit my face properly, but I was very excited to try this particular mask out.  Since I’m primarily a mud mask using, I’m always excited to see how certain products live up to my use.  Applying the mask was interesting, and leaving it on for 20-25 minutes was a challenge so I spent most of that time laying down to keep the mask in place.  But my face felt absolutely soft and plump and after just that one use, I knew it would be a part of my skin care regimen.  I am in the process of purchasing a box of these because my skin felt really hydrated and moisturized after using just one.  I was very impressed indeed

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Lip Blooms (Lavender Mint & Citrus Lemongrass): $16.50 each – I am a lippy lover and lip balm is something I use daily so I have been intrigued and interested in trying the Farmacy Beauty Lip Blooms since I first seen them a few months ago.  These herb infused balms are in a gorgeous little pot and help to form a protective barrier on the lips, leaving them smoother, softer and fuller.  They pack great ingredients in this moisture replenishing and protective lip treatment.  Since we all know I’m a lover of sweet vanilla and sugar scents and flavors, I had wondered how I would like these and I LOVE THEM.   The have a sweet (but not sickening sweet) scent and flavor with a slight infusion of earthy to them.  Since my lips are the most chapped and dry during the winter months I have been using these daily and find my lips are kissably soft all day long (definitely husband approved).  My husband doesn’t like to kiss sticky or funky flavored lip balms or lip products and he even commented to say that this one was nice (as in both of the flavors I got).  While it has a slight herbal scent, it really doesn’t transition into the flavor or taste of the balm.  I apply these at night before bed and wake up with soft juicy lips the next morning.  I seriously found a love in these and I know they will easily be a favorite for a long time – I plan to get all of them, they come in six different flavors/scents.  They don’t have any color to them so they will be perfect to wear on top or below your favorite lip products or on its own.

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About Farmacy Beauty:  

Farm grown, hand picked botanicals define Farmacy Beauty which fuses age-old wisdom with cutting-edge technologies to create irritant-free bioactive formulations that support the skin’s own renewal and defense cycles.  

Farmacy Beauty’s products are powered By Echinacea GreenEnvy™.  It is a unique patent-protected variant of Echinacea Purpurea, GreenEnvy™ that contains the highest known concentration of phytochemical Cichoric Acid which is a potent natural antioxidant.  This ingredient helps to protect and firm the skin by inhibiting the enzymes that break down collagen.  Cichoric Acid also normalizes the skin’s pigmentation process to help promote a more evenly toned complexion.  Mark Veeder (the pioneer plantsman behind the descovery and patenting of Echinacea GreenEnvy™, a unique variant of Echinacea Purpurea) has partnered with farming expert Robert Beyfuss to cultivate the plant in upstate New York.  Together they are not only creating jobs and changing lives in their local community but working together to provide quality products.  The scientists and lab behind Farmacy are innovative experts in the cosmetic formulation and research and seek out nature’s most novel yet effective ingredients.  Echinacea GreenEnvy™ is transported only two hours to the lab, where it undergoes a cold pressing process, similar to cold pressed juices.  Learn more by watching the brand’s video here: https://vimeo.com/139715427

Farmacy Beauty is a brand I pretty much immediately fell in love with after using just a small handful of their products.  We all know I keep it real here and if I didn’t like a product, I would have said it instantly.  I’ve been impressed with what I have tried so far and have found a few favorites that I think I won’t be able to live without.  My very sensitive skin feels revived and loved and I haven’t gotten any reaction to the products that I have tried.  I’m not only impressed, but have found a beauty line that I’m loving.  I look forward to trying more products from Farmacy Beauty and add more of their skin loving ingredients to my regimen.

Interested in trying out Farmacy Beauty for yourself?  You can purchase their products at: Farmacybeauty.com, Sephora (sephora.com or in-store) and QVC.

What about you, have you tried anything from Farmacy Beauty and if so – which ones?  What are your thoughts on this brand and their products?

Be sure to check out my video below for my open box and first impressions of the goodies I got in this package.

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Disclaimer:  The products featured in this post were sent me for review consideration and feature as a part of a Brandbacker Campaign.  All opinions are my own, 100% honest and unbiased and I was not paid to provide my thoughts on these products.  Affiliate links are posted throughout.

 

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Here’s to Billion Dollar Brows

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While brows are an important part of your face, I always like them to look full and natural.  I have my favorite products that I do love and enjoy to use, but one that I have continued to use over the last two years is the Billion Dollar Brows Best Sellers Kit.  Of course, I do use these products in combination with other brands I love, but I find that this little kit is simple and easy to use while still offering me stellar brows in a heartbeat.

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I wrote about the Billion Dollar Brows Best Seller’s Kit ($42.00) before and it still continues to a set of brow products I reach for consistently (on the daily if only in part).  You can read about my original review of these products here, as my thoughts haven’t much changed.  I can say that I love love that it includes four universal products that can be used to not only conceal and highlight but set your brows and fill them in.  The Best Seller’s Kit includes four products:

Universal Brow Pencil which is formulated to work with most skin tones and hair colors.  It applies smoothly and natural and is so easy to use.   I also like that this brow pencil is automatic, so there is no need for sharpening and it comes with a spoolie brush on the opposite end for blending the pencil color with your natural brows.

Duo Brow Pencil has two sides, one for highlighting your brow bone and one side to help conceal those strays or for touch-ups.  I love the highlighter end because it works well with my skin tone and offers the perfect highlight that lifts my brows adding a subtle warmth and the look like I’m completely awake when I probably had no sleep. lol

The Brow Gel is one of my favorites.  It’s clear and helps to lock my brows in place, keeping them there without a crunchy or hard feeling.  It feels comfortable but still offers that “bulletproof” protection that I need on those days I want my brows to look nicely manicured.

A Smudge Brush is also included.  It is a flat, synthetic brush that works so well in applying the creamy duo brow pencil or for blending out the highlight under the brow bone.  I also love using it to apply any creamy cosmetics that I use.

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This is the perfect little kit if you are just getting started with grooming your brows or if you want a kit that includes everything you need.  I highly suggest it and considering the cost and what you are getting, I think it’s well worth it.

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The next set I will be chit chatting about is a new one to me.  I have tried many different brow powders, but not one from Billion Dollar Brows before.  I’ll be honest, I had wondered if it would even match my brow colors or would work for me since I’m not a fan of Taupe shades.  Taupe browns tend to make my brows look a bit ashy – so I try to go for a brunette match or something of a true brown.  The 60 Seconds to Beautiful Brow Kit ($24.00) is also reasonably priced and comes with a brow powder and a brow brush – two of the most popular brow products from BDB.  This kit really boasts that “if you have 60 seconds, then you can have a brilliant pop of color to your brows in only a minute.”

The set comes with a dual ended brush – a angled brow brush and a spoolie and the brow powder.  Again, I was impressed at how nicely the brow powder not only applied but how well it blended in with my natural brows.  I used this set whenever I’m on the go and in a hurry and literally apply the brow powder for a fuller brow look and I’m out the door.  If I want to really keep my brows in place, I’ll pull for the brow gel that will help to set them, but the powder works well and stays on all day.

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There are so many different brow products available on the market today – from drugstore to highend, cream and liquid to powder types.  I have tried many and so many on the market can cause my brows to get dry.  I’m always impressed with Billion Dollar Brows and their products and look forward to trying out more from the brand in the future.  Overall, I think I have found a new favorite in the 60 Seconds to Beautiful Brows Kit and definitely still enjoy the Best Seller’s Kit now, as much as I did over a year ago.  Considering the price point you get a variety of products that you can taper to use according to your needs and you’ll get gorgeous statement brows easily and quickly.

Have you heard of Billion Dollar Brows and their products before?  Head on over to their site and get the information on the brand here.

xo

Signature Honey

Disclaimer:  The product(s) mentioned in this post were sent for review as a part of a Brandbacker campaign.  All opinions are my own, 100% honest and unbiased and I was not paid to provide this post.

 

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Affordable Makeup Brushes – Beauty Junkees Makeup Brush Sets

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Well – well… today we are going to chit chat about brushes.  It’s no secret that it is one of the many things I collect when it comes to beauty.  Let’s face it, an artist needs their tools and a great set of tools is essential.  I have tried them all and with a collection of over 250 makeup brushes, I’m always interested in trying out new ones.  With the cost of a cosmetic brush ranging anywhere from $4.00 to $40.00 in price and in some cases more, I always appreciate a referral on a good one that I can not only utilize but enjoy using.  Today I’m going to share with you my thoughts on Beauty Junkees Makeup Brush Sets.  These affordable beauties have been a new favorite in my makeup arsenal and I think I should share them with you.

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I’m not gonna lie, affordable and good quality are hard to come by these days and today I’m sharing with you a company and brand that offers both.   With a mission to “be a testing ground for all things beauty so that you can get honest reviews from real women before spending your hard earned money on the next miracle”, Beauty Junkees is a hub for all things beauty accessories and a place you can find some of your favorite products.  Today I share with you two Makeup Brush sets that I think would make wonderful tools for anyone whether a beginner or someone in the industry.

Also – it’s still technically the holidays, so you could snag some for that loved one or as a treat to yourself before Christmas.

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The first set I am going to talk about is my favorite.  The 8 Piece Pro Series Brush Set comes with everything you need to create the perfect eye look.  Retailing for $39.97 (currently on sale for $24.97 – not sure how long the sale will last) you receive 8 gorgeous and well made eye brushes and a great quality zip top brush case.

You receive the following brushes:

  1. Pro Pencil – used for smudging eye liner or apply shadow for a more defined and precision application.
  2. Pro Tapered Blending – used for applying and blending shadow on the eye or use to apply transition shade to the crease.
  3. Pro All Over Shader – with dense bristles this is used to pack shadow on the entire lid but still can be used to blend some.
  4. Pro Precision Eye liner – perfect for tight lining the upper and lower lash lines using liquid, gel or cream (powders too).  I especially like to use this brush to smudge out the lower lash line and smoke it out.
  5. Pro Angled Shading – this is a great brush to apply to shadow to the brow bone or to blend color into the crease.
  6. Pro Flat Definer – use this brush to create a sharp and precise line o nthe upper and lower lash line with your liner or product of choice – cream, gel, powder.
  7. Pro Blending – This great brush is used to blend powder shadows and buff harsh lines to give a gorgeous and diffused effect.
  8. Pro Crease – use this brush to apply shadow in the crease for a soft and diffused effect.

Each brush comes with a solid wood handle – sturdy and well made and a double crimped copper ferrule.  The ferrule is positioned well and holds the brush hair in place perfectly.  I haven’t had any issues with shedding and love that each brush can be used with a variety of mediums – powders, creams and liquids.

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I love that this eye set includes all the brushes I need to create a great eye look and more so it has brushes that are essential for any makeup brush arsenal.  Each one is well made and well put together and after much washing, I haven’t noticed any shedding (with exception to tiny hair during initial wash – which is normal) after many uses.  The brushes are soft and well made and the blending brushes remind me of some of my favorites from well known high-end brands.  I’m absolutely loving them.

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Next is the Mini 5 Piece Kabuki Makeup Brush Set with brush case.  This set retails for $39.97 (on sale right now for $18.97) and includes 5 brushes in the set.  The name “mini” does not refer to the size of the brush handle, but the size of the actual brushes as this is a smaller size to the actual Kabuki brushes you would use to apply foundation.  These little brushes are so fun and perfect for people like me who contour and apply highlight.  Each brush is dense but soft and made specifically so that they will not soak up excess amounts of product.  This is particularly awesome for those that like to use cream based products as these brushes will allow you to get the right amount of product with an easy application.

Included in this brush set:

  1. Mini Flat Makeup Brush – this brush is my favorite for buffing out my contour along the sides of my nose for a more chiseled and defined look without looking harsh.  It’s perfect for stippling concealer onto sun spots, blemishes and other small imperfections as well.
  2. Mini Angled Makeup Brush – this brush is a favorite because it can be used on the eyes for blending, I love to use it to apply my ColourPop eye shadows into the crease or apply as transition.  This brush is also dense enough to use as a foundation brush or to contour your cheekbones.
  3. Mini Flat Angled Makeup Brush – this brush combines the blending application of the flat kabuki with the contouring application of the angled kabuki – packed into a mini for precision contouring anywhere on the face.  I especially love this brush for also contouring down the sides of my nose and to really provide a chiseled and defined contour below my cheekbones.
  4. Mini Tapered Makeup Brush – this brush was designed to provide coverage in hard to reach areas such as the eyelid, corner of the eye and under eye for a flawless finish.  I love using this brush to blend out my cream or liquid highlight or to also contour since the tip allows you to really define the areas.
  5. Mini Round Makeup Brush – this brush has a variety of uses but is perfect for mineral makeup concealer to buff the product on and blend or to just apply as an all over contour brush for detail and precision.

Each brush is made of high density synthetic bristles and is vegan friendly.  They each come with a solid wood handle that includes a double crimped copper ferrule and I haven’t noticed any shedding with this product.  They can be used with liquid,  powder or creams and I find these work especially well with my ColourPop shadows.  Due to the size of these minis (the bristle size) they are not intended for full face coverage when applying foundation, but great for detail work.

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After years of spending lots and lots of money on makeup brushes – I’m beyond impressed with Beauty Junkees not only for the price point, but the quality.  Each brush comes with a sturdy wooden handle that is long making application easy for me when using them.  I’m very particular with the weight of my brushes, especially because of my Carpel Tunnel and find that these are well weighted but not too heavy that it will hurt me when using them for long periods of time.  That is especially important when you’re a makeup artist because after a while of doing several clients in a row, your hands and arms can get very tired and sore if the brush is too heavy.  Even if they are light weight, they still have a good balance making application and blending a breeze.  It’s all about that balance and movement in the wrist that really helps with the blending technique.  The cinching in the ferrules for each brush is absolutely well made and done to perfection which means your brushes will last longer with proper cleaning and care.  I found that cleaning each brush is easy.  I use my Parian Spirt or regular brush cleaner as well as soap and water without any issues and after several cleaning with using these brushes they kept their shape well, dried nicely and I didn’t experience any shedding.

I didn’t discuss the brow brush but know that for $10 – the Pro Brow Brush has a great spoolie on the end and an awesome angle brush which works well with gel or powder.  It’s pretty fabulous too.

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*In the look above I used Beauty Junkees to apply all of my products from eyes to face – even my brows and eye liner!

So – what do you think?  Could you see yourself using any of these brushes I discussed here today.  You can use code: HONEYGW1 for 25% off your order (from now till January 15, 2016) which would make these prices even better and you could pick something up for yourself this Holiday season.  Also – if you have Amazon Prime – shipping is FREE.  Click here to check out other products that Beauty Junkees has to offer.  I know I have my eyes set on more brushes as well as some of their beauty sponges, so you may see many more reviews or features here later.

Beauty Junkees has definitely impressed me, so much so that I featured them in my Holiday Gift Guide – Stocking Stuffers because the price point is fab and the product great.  I definitely suggest you checking them out for yourself.  We all know I keep it real here and if they didn’t work well, well… we know I would be the one to lay it all out there.  I’m quite impressed and really enjoy what I tried, so I figured I would share it all with you.

Smooches!

Signature Honey

Disclaimer:  Products mentioned in this post were sent to me for review/feature consideration.  All opinions are my own, 100% honest and unbiased.  I was not paid to provide my thoughts on these products or to feature them, but affiliate links are posted through out.

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Youthful Eyes With Oz Naturals Matrix 6 Mega Bright Eye Gel

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Proper skin care is my secret to the fountain of youth.  Instead of hoping that I’ll find that ever illusive and probably fiction fountain everyone searches for, I believe that taking care of your skin is the best way to keeping it healthy and looking great.  With skin care comes products that help with taking care of the area around your eyes.  The most sensitive part on your face, the eye area needs great care to ensure that your face looks great.  I have never tried anything from Oz Naturals prior to this, so I was quite intrigued to see if the product I got the opportunity to test would work for me.  I have been reading about the brand on several of my favorite beauty blogs, so I was very excited to be given this opportunity.  Today I share with you the Oz Naturals Matrix 6 Mega Bright Eye Gel.  After using this product for about two to three weeks, I’m ready to share my first impressions with all of you.

Youthful Eyes With Oz Naturals Matrix 6 Mega Bright Eye Gel

Oz Naturals Matrix 6 Mega Bright Eye Gel retails for $21.49 (currently on sale for $19.99 through the Oz Naturals Amazon Store).  The highly effective eye gel formula is packed with ingredients that deliver the best results including:  Haloxyl for dark circles, Matrixyl Synthe’6 to help lift wrinkles, skin protecting Apple Stem Cells, Caffeine to reduce puffiness and Hyaluronic Acid to attract moisture.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caffeine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide- 1, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Urea, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chrysin, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Steareth-20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide.

With the key ingredient of Haloxyl – this product helps to diminish and fade the appearance of dark circles with repeated use.  The Caffeine within the product helps to reduce puffiness and the ingredients really help to not only moisturize the eye area but also helps to protect the skin giving your eye area a more youthful look.  

Youthful Eyes With Oz Naturals Matrix 6 Mega Bright Eye Gel

The packaging is fairly simple and easy to use.  With a pump like dispenser, getting the product out is easy.  You get 15 mL / 0.5 fl.oz. of product which is a lot considering a little of this product goes a long way.  The product itself is a gel like milky white substance, that applies really nicely to the skin and soaks in nicely without any sticky residue… which I love.  One pump is all you need for both eyes and by tapping the product onto your eye area with your ring finger, you’ll get optimum results.

While I haven’t used the product long enough to see a huge difference, I have definitely seen visible results immediately that have me intrigued enough to want to continue use.  The price is affordable and can’t be beat and I really enjoy the texture of the gel and how it applies.  I will continue the use of this product and will update if I see any extra benefit or change but I think this will surely be one that I’ll continue to use – I’m really liking it.  This product is made in the USA and is 84.2% natural.  I do feel some tingling upon application and on days my skin is sensitive, the tingle can have a slight burning sensation – but more warming than an actual burn.  It doesn’t affect me at all or hurt me in anyway.  After each use, I notice a plump like look to the corners of my eyes, giving my eyes a much more youthful look and really filling in some of my fine lines I have on the corners of my eyes.  After experiencing years of allergies, I have fine lines that are prominent on the corner of my eyes and this product has helped to fill those in and make them diminish some.  After a short period of time, I noticed results that have me wanting to continue the use of this product and the price point is awesome.

Since this is my first time trying anything from Oz Naturals, I’m very impressed.  I’m particular with eye gels because my eyes are so sensitive that some make my eyes tear or worst and this one really didn’t offer any issues.  I will continue to use this product in the future.  What about you – have you heard of Oz Naturals before?  If so, have you tried this product and do you like it and if not – would you give this a try?

Signature Honey

 

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It’s a New Day For Your Skin – Farmacy Beauty Gentle Exfoliating Grains

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The Winter months take a toll on my skin not only because it is sensitive, but because my skin is dry and just gets drier during that time.  A few things I know I need to keep my skin and face looking great is a very hydrating moisturizer and a good exfoliating product.  Recently I was given the opportunity to try a product from Farmacy Beauty, a brand that I have never used before.  The New Day Gentle Exfoliating Grains with Echinacea GreenEnvy  has been an interesting product for me to use the last two weeks and today I’m going to share it with you.

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Farmacy New Day Gentile Exfoliating Grains with Echinacea GreenEnvy retails for $30.00 (3.5 oz / 100g), is an innovative cleansing product that has grains that transform into a gentle, foaming exfoliating cream with the addition of water.   The New Day cleanser is a potent, all-inclusive skin care treatment.  The grains cleanse, exfoliate and clarify in one step for fresh, clear skin.  The natural cranberry seeds provide a deep clean to lift away surface debris and promote skin clarity while rice bran powder loosens dry skin cells and absorbs excess oils and surface impurities.  A complex of white willow bark, carrot, green tea and marshmallow soothe, protect and calm the skin.

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Packaging for this product is interesting… I literally shake out a little bit of the powder onto my hand when I’m ready to use it.  The product is easily dispensed and I like that there is really no mess to using it.  It is a powder like cleanser, which is something I have used before… but it still has an interesting flair to it.

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This interesting cleanser is powered by Echinacea GreenEnvy – which is a unique patent-protected variant of Echinacea Purpurea.  GreenEnvy contains the highest known concentration of the phytochemical Cichoric Acid, a potent natural antioxidant which helps to protect and firm the skin by inhibiting the enzymes that break down collagen.  Cichoric Acid also normalizes the skin pigmentation process to promote a more evenly toned complexion.

Mark Veeder is the pioneer plantsman behind the discovery and patenting of Echinacea GreenEnvy™, a unique variant of Echinacea Purpurea. He has partnered with farming expert Robert Beyfuss to cultivate the plant in upstate New York. Together, they are creating jobs and changing lives in their local community.

The scientists and lab behind Farmacy are innovative experts in cosmetic formulation and research, and seek out nature’s most novel yet effective ingredients.

Echinacea GreenEnvy™ is transported only two hours to the lab, where it undergoes a cold pressing process, similar to cold pressed juices.

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When you add water to the cleanser and stir it up with your finger in the palm of your hand, the  cranberry seeds reveal themselves in the mixture.  I then apply the cleanser/exfoliator to my face softly and lightly rub into my face cleaning away the dirties and exfoliating at the same time.  The cleanser is very gentle and I like that when I am done cleaning, my face feels invigorated.  Washing it off is easy and it will remove with water.  After the application and removal, my face feels like it is not only clean but soft and even moisturized.  I like it.  It’s a bit different than what I am used to but I have enjoyed using this product the last couple of weeks.  A little product goes a long way and since I have sensitive skin – I can’t use this product every day.  I don’t blame the product necessarily – my darn skin is just so finicky so I use this product about once a week.

While this is not a traditional cleanser and exfoliator that I would use, I’m very impressed.  The concept is really nice and the formula is very gentle on my sensitive skin.  I love that my face feels so clean and feels airy and soft like I had just had a facial.  I’m pretty impressed with this little bottle and what’s included in the package.  I think it will definitely be something that I will continue to use as a part of my skin care routine for a great feeling of clean.

Farmacy Beauty products are available at Farmacybeauty.com and Sephora.com.

Have you tried Farmacy Beauty products before?  If so, which ones and how did you like them?

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