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First of all, who is De Mamiel? 

Keep reading if you have yet to hear of the skin health specialist Annee de Mamiel and her collection of naturally formulated products. Inspired by science and the impact stress has on the skin, the De Mamiel skincare brand combines Chinese Medicine, Aromatherapy, and Aesthetician knowledge to create a holistic approach to skincare. The collection of anti-stress products restores total balance. The products are made by hand and are independently sourced from farms in Australia, South Africa, and Morocco—a genuine luxury artisan beauty brand.

What's Inside The January Heroes Box?

Starting the ear on a high note, inside the box are two full-size products worth $240. Let's take a closer look:

De Mamiel First Fix Stress Response Serum(30 ml | $216)

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It took 13 years of research to create the perfect anti-stress serum. Hidden inside the essence-like serum is a highly concentrated formula of Neurophroline, the extract of wild indigo explicitly targets the causes and effects of stress on the skin. Furthermore, Prebiotics and Sea Buckthorn also help strengthen the skin's natural barrier, while hyaluronic acid, squalene, prickly pear, cacay, and pomegranate increase the skin's hydration. 

Over time, the serum reduces the effects Cortisol has on our skin. The First Fix stress response serum is the best rescue treatment for every skin type that needs a helping hand.

De Mamiel Multi-Active Hydramist (20 ml | $24)

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Restoring hydration to your stressed or tired skin can seem impossible, but that's where the multi-active hydramist steps in. Quick and straightforward to use, the lightweight mist holds multi-molecular weight hyaluronic and polyglucoronic acids. What does this mean? It means the hyaluronic acid will penetrate your skin deeper and have an all-round hydrating action. You can also find Wild Rosella, which immediately hydrates and restores the skin's microbiome. While Ectoin and Rock Rose help reduce redness. You can add the hydramist to any skincare routine, and it is an everyday shield and antioxidant support.

How Does Stress (Cortisol) Affect Our Skin?

Like everything within the body, Cortisol is an excellent and valuable hormone when used in balance. When we have a regular or high amount of stress, it can modify our skin condition and is often at the heart of most skin problems (eczema, psoriasis, acne, etc). The stress hormone can cause accelerated aging, leaving you looking run down and tired. The most common symptoms are redness, increased sensitivity, sagging, dryness, and dullness.

My Review

To start 2024 in the best way possible, and after working hard this past year. I treated myself to this anti-stress treatment. The textures and how soft these products leave my skin are amazing. I saw rapid results in brightness and evenness, and I would 100% recommend this to those going through a rough patch. Above all, I love that the products are handmade and authentic. 

I enjoyed last month's discovery box featuring Blüh Alchemy body care products. (review here) They are a must-have for winter skin care.

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Who is Bluh Alchemy?

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This clean and green beauty skincare brand is taking your health care to new limits. Offering organic and advanced formulas to nourish your skin back to its best self, the brand has just dropped two new products.

The December Beauty Heroes box.

We have found the perfect holiday gift for you or your loved ones! The December edition invites you to take time and indulge your body in a moving meditation. It contains three products:

• The full body Dry Brush.
• The Phyto-Enzyme Body Polish.
• The Active Relief Body Oil. 

The December beauty heroes box has a global value of $ 161$, and stock is limited! So, let's dive deeper into the products and what they do:

Hero product: Blüh Alchemy Active Relief Body Oil

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This Winter, keep your skin hydrated and smooth with this Skin-enveloping, stress-relieving body oil. Enriched with a blend of Copaiba resin, Hinoki, Arnica, Balsam, and Holy basil, this nourishing body oil is the solution to dry and stressed skin. The skincare actives lower the body and mind into a sense of calm while nourishing the skin with Fatty acids, phytoceramides, and antioxidants. Ideal for everyday use, the skin is wrapped in a protective layer and strengthened for the cooler seasons.

Sidekick #1: Blüh Alchemy Phyto-Enzyme Body Polish

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 No skincare routine is complete without an exfoliant, which applies to body care. Bluh Alchemy has just released this active body scrub that stimulates circulation and detoxifies the skin by promoting lymphatic drainage.

As you exfoliate, the organic sugar scrub melts into a creamy, whipped lather. The formula uses a powerful and refreshing fresh ginger root to help target cellulite and improve skin texture. It doesn't stop there; you will also infuse your skin with Crimson-red buriti oil, Guarana, Kakadu plum, Pumpkin, and Papaya! The Phyto-enzyme body polish is a skin booster that promotes cell turnover for brighter, tighter skin.

Sidekick #2: Blüh Alchemy Body Brush

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Bluh Alchemy's body brush uses natural and sustainably sourced fibers for priming the skin. The action of dry brushing is intended to encourage blood circulation and inspire lymph to flow. This results in brighter skin and an even skin tone. This technique is also a great way to release any excess dead skin cells!

My Review

 I was lucky enough to get my hands on these brand-new products and love the textures and scents Bluh has used. This trio is the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one, making body care simple and unique. My skin immediately absorbed the oil, and I didn't experience any greasy or sticky sensations. Therefore I recommend this to people of all ages looking to keep their skin from drying out during the cooler periods. It was my first time dry brushing, and I loved the sensation. It's a relaxing moment for me, myself and I.

Check out last week's discovery here.

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Do you want to take a sneak peek into Beauty Heroes' October edition? This fall, the beauty subscription box presents three-star products from the clean beauty Blissoma skincare brand.

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First, Who is Blissoma?

Blissoma is a holistic and botanical-based skincare brand. Their formulas comprise 75% or more active ingredients, offering gentle and visible results for sensitive skin. The brand takes to heart its impact on the world so it was only fitting to provide cruelty-free and 100% vegan products. Based on plant science, their skincare products offer the most attentive and caring routines to even the most sensitive skin types.

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What's inside the October Beauty Heroes box?

1. Blissoma Fresh Mild Rice Facial Cleanser

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The creamy and conditioning rice facial cleanser suits every skin type and helps reduce signs of dryness, oiliness, congestion, and flaking.

Perfect to cleanse your skin of a day and night time. The energizing citrus aroma is more than addictive! 

Inside the silky formula lies a blend of organic oils and brown rice flour. Working together in harmony. Both actives capture and lift impurities present on the skin's surface. Along with its cleansing talents, this facial cleanser restores balance to the Ph, boosting protection levels.

2. Blissoma Lavish Loving Recovery Mask

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The Lavish face mask is a dream for dry or sensitive skin types. Its thick and rich texture envelops the skin with 18 active ingredients. The face mask was created to treat skin-released skin conditions such as sensitivity, Reactivity, Dryness, or Irritation. The creamy mask comprises liquid herb extracts and oils that deeply hydrate the skin.

To do so, Blissoma has included Beta-glucans (sugars from oats and mushrooms) to improve the product's penetration. Infusing the skin with these actives instantly reduces the appearance of redness and inflammation and improves moisture retention. 

Pssst: Did you know you can apply it to your hair as a conditioning mask?

3. Blissoma Peace Evening Calming Elixir

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The calming elixir infuses your skin with up to 22 active ingredients to end your day blissfully. Suitable for all skin types, the elixir is 100% natural and a botanical recipe containing vital minerals & antioxidants.

The elixir gives your skin an extra boost to restore itself overnight. The formula uses a unique blend of organic herbs freshly extracted to prevent moisture loss and detoxify the skin. The texture is breathable and has lovely honey-like notes to it. It's the perfect way to wind down after a day out.

My Review

After trying all three products in a sample, I was honestly taken aback by how gentle and relieving they are on the skin. I suffer from dry patches during the colder seasons, and this is definitely the perfect routine for fall or winter. The products have beautiful textures and smell divine! I recommend these products for those who suffer from discomfort or dryness regularly. I tried the mask on my hair, and my lengths loved it! A clean and responsible way to get your skin back on track.

Check out last month's BEauty-Heroes discovery here.

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The Beauty Heroes box is back for another show-stopping edition in the September discovery box. The brand themselves are celebrating nine years of delivering healthy beauty products. So for this extra special anniversary edition, they have partnered with LILFOX to bring you not one but two new products!

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The Beauty Heroes box is also celebrating its 6th partnership with LILFOX skincare, and what better way to do that than exclusively featuring the brand's newly launched products: the Flower Goo and Succulent Pudding? The September Discovery has a value of $280, so get ready to be blown away!

First Up, Who Are Lilifox?

Take your skin on the adventure of a lifetime with Lilifox's highly-effective and cutting-edge skincare products. Created by Alexis Rose, originally an aromatherapist, Lilifox skincare offers an extensive range of clean and botanical-based collections that take skincare to the next level.

Not only do they provide fantastic skin results, but they also push your sensory experience to its highest. Instantly boosting mood and energy levels through smell and texture, their products range from exotic body butter, and saturating soaks to enchanting emulsions and succulent skincare.

Lilfox – The Flower Goo | Botanic Ferment Stem Cell Serum

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Don't let the name fool you; this serum means business achieving skin-perfecting results! The flower goo serum uses a sophisticated biotechnology formula rich in botanical actives to resurface and refine the skin overnight. Combined with its unforgettable aroma, the serum instantly improves the mood while boosting the glow and smoothness of the skin.
Inside this lightweight serum lies a double dose of concentrated cell-communicating mountain rose and crocus flower stem cells. Giving the name to the product, these actives are known to reduce water loss and support collagen and elastin production incredibly. Over time, this results in a more substantial skin barrier. The double dose is paired with fermented polypeptides, licorice roots, and hyaluronic acid that work together to reduce hyperpigmentation and brighten, and hydrate the skin.

My Review

After trying LILFOX skincare, their products may be the most indulgent around! I love the texture and scents they added to this serum; it has become one of my favourite times of the day. I saw the results from the first application; my skin looks brighter and smoother. Also, this serum helped to soften my skin and reduce uneven skin tone.

Lilfox – The Succulent Pudding | Oceanic Peptide Super Calm Emulsion

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It's time to dive into the Oceanic peptide emulsion! Becoming one of the brand's bestsellers instantly after its recent launch, the Succulent Pudding infuses the skin with deep moisture and cell-communicating peptides. Highly concentrated, the light and fluffy emulsion leaves your skin feeling bouncy with a semi-matte look.

Hidden inside its extremely luxurious texture is a list of cutting-edge actives found by the LILFOX chemists.

• The TRPV1 inhibitor from Sea anemone: Using the protein found in the stinging venom and combining it with a bioavailable penta-peptide has proven to reduce sensitivity and soothe skin irritations.
• Marshmallow root and hyaluronic acid help plump the skin cells from the inside out and restore moisture.
• Fermented oats, kombucha, and minerals soothe and resurface the skin.
• Seven adaptogenic succulent extracts help support skin resilience against UV damage.

My Review

I have never seen a cream like it. Everything about the NEW succulent pudding emulsion is perfection, from the silky smooth texture to the deeply moisturizing sensation. My skin has never looked so healthy! I recommend this cream for daily use to keep youthful and hydrated skin.

Also, check out the previous month's discovery here. The neck serum from Inlight Beauty is my current favourite.

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The beauty heroes box is back with yet another month of skincare stars. In the August edition, “Inlight Beauty” shares two 100% organic treatments for firmer and brighter skin.

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Psst: Did you know the August beauty heroes box is valued at $149?

Inlight Beauty Neck Firming Serum

Inlight Beauty released this firming and smoothing serum as part of their Summer collection. Made from a powerful botanical complex, the fast-absorbing and lightweight serum helps to prevent and correct signs of aging ( lack of firmness, wrinkles, lines, etc).

The neck firming serum is 100% organic and designed to smooth and tone thinner skin on the neck and decollete. Suitable for all skin types, this neck treatment also fights the harmful effects of blue light on the skin and creasing due to poor posture.

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The Neck Firming Serum has below key ingredients:

• CACAY OIL: This natural form of retinol helps fight aging ( vitamin A).
• VITAMIN E & GRAPESEED OIL: Rich in antioxidants, these actives help brighten and protect the skin from the harmful effects of UV rays.
• BIO LIPOPHILIC MATRIX®: Made from a blend of organic, cold-pressed plant oils. This active energizes the skin cells using a patented technique exclusive to Inligt Beauty. This means the oil's properties are boosted and leave a glorious glow to the skin.

The neck-firming serum is the perfect protection for those often exposed to blue light from screens. Since using this serum, I have noticed that my neck and lower jaw are tighter and firm. The skin looks healthy, and it helps to prevent wrinkles. One of the easiest ways to tell a person's age is by looking at their hands or neck, so taking care of them should not be overlooked. I love this serum's scent; it is fresh and smells of juniper and cypress.

Inlight Beauty Floral Tonic

Instantly refreshing and soothing, this flower-infused water tonic is perfect for finishing your skin cleansing routine. Made from a non-oil base and alcohol-free, the floral tonic suits all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone.

The floral tonic has an uplifting and astringent action on the skin, leaving it cleansed, toned, and ready for the following skincare products. Infused with Roman Chamomile and Rose Damascena, the 100% organic tonic lotion helps rebalance the skin's natural pH levels. Humidify a cotton pad (reusable if possible) with a couple of tonic drops and gently swipe across the face. The tonic lotion can be used daily or is also great for removing face masks.

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Floral tonic water is an excellent alternative to typical lotions. Since using this tonic after cleansing my skin, I can see an improvement in my skin texture and comfort. The tonic smells divine and always boosts my mood in the morning. Overall, the lotion works great on all skin types; my family can't get enough of it!

Discover the vibrational energy of your products.

In Quantum Physics, it is said that all matter has its vibrational energy. Inlight Beauty has incorporated this into its designs. On each product, you can discover the alchemic symbol which expresses the product's unique vibrational “dance.”

Also, check out last month's discovery from True Botanicals (review here). I still enjoy their products, including the Vitamin C Booster and the Sun Shield.

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Do You Know The Beauty Heroes?

Now is perfect if you have yet to discover this healthy beauty brand. They are bringing you the highest quality, ethically sourced products and free of harmful ingredients.

This clean beauty company offers monthly subscriptions to beauty boxes. You can choose from multiple subscription plans (monthly, three months, etc.) As a result, each month, they present you with clean beauty products (Two or more full-size) and deliver them straight to your door!

Finding products that are good for your skin and the environment can be a headache; that's when the beauty heroes step in.

July 2023 Beauty Box Welcomes True Botanicals.

Beauty Heroes have partnered up with True Botanicals for July 2023 beauty box!

This luxury brand of consciously crafted skincare offers an extensive range of clinically proven products. Above all, working with the highest standards, all their ingredients are ethically sourced and vegan. The brand takes extra care when composing its products, delivering the best experience for you and the planet. This clean and green box edition has three star products you will want to take advantage of!

True Botanicals Chebula Active Serum

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If the name of this active is ringing bells in your head, it may be because it is one of nature's well-known superfruits!

Amazingly versatile, this superfruit is used in Ayurvedic skincare to prevent and correct the harmful effects of free radicals. The anti-aging serum is rich in antioxidants which protect the skin by absorbing free radicals and transforming them into another form.

It is paired with hyaluronic acid, elderberry extract, echinacea, and ginger to boost texture-improving hydration. As a result, the Chebula serum has a powerful anti-aging action that fights visible signs of aging and strengthens the skin's natural barrier. Also, it is one of the most antioxidant serums and delivers a deep anti-aging action to the skin. Over time the skin becomes firmer, and thus, fine lines and wrinkles are smoothed.

What Do Free Radicals Do To The Skin?

The sun's rays and other light sources expose us to free radicals daily. These harmful particles are the cause of premature skin aging.

As they penetrate the skin, they modify and harm healthy cells, thus creating inflammation. So what does this do to the skin over time?

• First up, they target our skin's hydration. Reducing the capacity to retain moisture.
• Second, they ruin our skin barrier function. Thus, it results in poor cell exchange and less oxygen and nutrients.
• Lastly, our Collagen cells are destroyed over time. This results in a loss of density and strength in the skin.

True Botanicals Vitamin C Booster

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Another best-seller from Truebotanicals, this potent vitamin C treatment offers an immediate brightening action to the skin, reducing the appearance of dark spots.

The formula has two powerful actives: Vitamin C and ferulic acid. When combined, the skin-perfecting actives help boost your natural skin cell turnover. By eliminating excess dead skin cells and impurities on the surface, the skin becomes even-toned and brighter-looking over time. The Vitamin C booster is a fine powder you can add to any water-based serums or moisturizers for an immediate luminous touch.

Psst: Did you know that placing the Vitamin in a powder form is the most stable way to preserve it?

True Botanicals Skin Barrier Sun Shield SPF 30

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Do you want to protect your skin from the sun without the breakouts? Then this mineral sunscreen is the way to go.

The skin barrier sun shield is a broadspectrum sunscreen enriched with anti-aging skincare. The coconut-based formula protects the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays without using toxins and pore-clogging waxes. Moreover, this lightweight formula makes it suitable for most skin types and super fast to absorb.

The sun shield is rich in peptides originating from Chebula and vegan peas. These peptides help fight visible signs of aging, such as wrinkles, and even out the skin texture. The skin barrier sun shield is an excellent sunscreen with skincare actives that help minimize sun exposure's effects.

Also, exclusive to the USA, this unbelievable sunscreen will have you wondering where it was all of your life.

Do You Know What Broad Spectrum Means?

The term “broad spectrum” confirms that the sunscreen protects you from both types of sun rays, UVA and UVB. Dermatologists mostly recommend using a broadspectrum SPF 30 daily.

• UVA rays are responsible for premature aging in the skin.
• UVB rays are more powerful and put you at risk of sunburns and, over time, skin cancer.

Now that you know the harmful effects of the sun, it is time to start protecting yourself. Thus, by purchasing the beauty heroes July box, you can discover their range of sun-protective products and give your skin a well-earned rest!

Check out last month's discovery here.

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