Sparkled Beauty

I was recently introduced to Live Clean Fresh Face, a drug store skin care line that offers eco-friendly, plant-based and pH-balanced products.

With the goal to be "gentle, pure, calming and soothing, no more complicated than necessary", the line is enriched with Orchid extract, vitamin C and certified organic botanicals (Lavender, Cucumber, Chamomile, Milk Thistle, Mallow, Aloe and Buckthorn).

The products are 98% plant derived, Petroleum/ SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate)/ Sulfate/ DEA (Diethanolamine)/ Paraben/ Phthalate and Phosphate free. Great for even sensitive skin.

There are 3 new additions to the line this season, all have a light refreshing scent, noticeable at application only though.

This is the Hydrating creamy cleanser (for normal to dry skin), with kaolin clay to unclog pores and brighten dull skin. Suggested use: morning and night.

This is the oil-free and "clean" cleanser for those lazy days when you don't require bells and whistles for your skin. The product also does a decent job at removing my face makeup. Since I do not use cleansers on the eyes, I can't confirm if it removes mascaras and long wear liners.

A few tips from the brand that I thought worth mentioning:
- wash your hands before washing your face
- use a dime-sized amount of cleanser, with lukewarm (not hot) water
- when rinse, don't forget your hairline and jawline
- pat (don't rub) your skin with a soft and clean towel leaving it slightly damp, apply moisturizer immediately.

Ingredients: Water, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/ Stem extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower extract, Silybum Marianum extract, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower/ Leaf/ Stem extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower extract, Jasminum Officinate (Jasmine) extract, Frangula Alnus Bark extract, etc.

The bottle has 6oz/ 175ml, retails $14.99.

Next, the 24 hour Hydrating day cream (for normal to dry skin).

Infused with a moisturizing complex developed from beet roots, the product is supposed to offer intense hydration for 24 hours. I can confirm the "fast absorbing and non greasy" part but find the 24 hours claim unnecessary since we all reapply moisturizer after washing our face at the end of the day.

Despite the name (day cream), it does not contain SPF and is suggested to be used morning and night. It pairs well with the cleanser above.

Ingredients: Water, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/ Stem extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower extract, Silybum Marianum extract, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower/ Leaf/ Stem extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower extract, Jasminum Officinate (Jasmine) extract, Frangula Alnus Bark extract, etc. 

The tube has 5oz/ 150ml of product, retails $19.99.

Lastly, the Refreshing facial wipes.

Meant to cleanse the face (and neck, not recommended for the eye areas) of excess oil, makeup and impurities, the wipes require no rinsing afterward, which is convenient.

I use the wipes mostly to freshen up after cleansing the face, not to remove makeup by itself. I find them a little dry (not enough liquid in the pack) but have good exfoliation power.

Ingredients: Water, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/ Stem extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower extract, Silybum Marianum extract, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower/ Leaf/ Stem extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower extract, Cycnoches Cooper (Orchid) Flower Leaf extract, Ascorbic Acid, etc.

There are 30 wipes in the pack, sells for $9.99. alcohol and oil free

Let me show you the texture of the 3 products. From L-R: Hydrating creamy cleanser, 24 hour Hydrating day cream and Refreshing facial wipe.

I find them comfortable to use and hydrating enough through the day. I do pair the day cream with an anti-aging serum/ a BB cream since my skin needs more than basic skin care.

Other products in the line:
- Foaming daily cleanser, Refreshing facial Toner, Smoothing facial scrub
- Soothing daily moisturizer, Nourishing night cream, Repairing eye cream, Glowing daily serum, Anti Aging Recovery cream.

Live Clean Fresh Face is available at Walmart, Target, Shoppers, Rexall, Pharmasave and Overwaitea.