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Organic Cleansing Essentials

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Organic Cleansing Essentials

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One of the most soothing parts of my day is when I start my evening skin care ritual by cleansing my skin. When cleansing my face, it feels like I am washing away the stress of the day and preparing for a relaxing sleep. It’s the moment when I can disengage with everything else and focus on myself for a few moments.

Before I read Perfect Skin, I used to cleanse with Awaken Cleanser every evening and a few times a week, I would use an exfoliating cleanser. I thought it was good for my skin to have a vigorous scrubbing. What I learned from Perfect Skin was that an exfoliating cleanser would actually strip my skin of good bacteria, which makes my skin more prone to breakouts.

Every evening, I use Awaken Cleanser to remove my makeup and cleanse the skin. It has a light, milky texture and is made from aloe vera and sunflower seed oil, which cleans the skin without damaging it. It has the most incredible scent (think lavender and rosemary) and leaves the skin clear and refreshed. While gentle, it is still incredibly effective and is strong enough to remove my eye make up.

2-3 evenings I week, I like to give my pores a deeper cleansing and boost of hydration so I apply Angel Balm after cleansing and leave on for 20 minutes. Angel Balm is quite possibly the most iconic Soveral product and receives rave reviews from beauty editors worldwide. It doubles as a deep pore cleanser and regenerative mask. You can also use it as lip balm and cuticle oil. I keep an extra jar packed in my travel bag because my skin tends to feel a bit grimy and dry when traveling.

Since I have adjusted my cleansing routine, my skin feels softer and smoother. If your skin is dull, dry or breaking out, I encourage you to try these cleansers. I am confident they will leave your skin refreshed and glowing.

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Bisous,

Rebecca

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f. 16.2019
The Gift of Luminous Skin

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The Gift of Luminous Skin

‘Tis the season for gifting…and what could be better than giving the gift of luminous skin? Whenever I am selecting a gift, I like for it to have three characteristics:

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1. Something that is lovely and aesthetically pleasing
2. Something a bit indulgent…the person may not be inclined to purchase for
themselves
3. Something that is useful

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Giving Soveral skincare will accomplish all of these goals. The packaging is elegant, the products are luxurious… Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, they are the true definition of luxury. They are also useful – Skincare is essential and something used frequently. Voila, a clear winner! Some of my favorite gift ideas include the below…
Style & Life: December Post #1 The Gift of Luminous Skin

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1. Angel Balm
A truly unique, award-winning product that can be used as a cleanser and also as a regenerative mask. You can use it for a daily cleanser or as a treatment 2-3 times per week. It cleans and moisturizes at the same time.

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2. Woodlands of Avalon Candle
This crisp scent of rosewood, cedarwood and the resin of oakmoss will make any room smell incredible without overpowering it.

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3. Perfect Skin Book
A best selling book that shares all of Alexandra’s tips including what the skin is, how it works and how to make it as healthy as possible from the inside out and the outside in. A great read… I learned so much from reading it.

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4. Forever Young and Midnight Oil Facial Oils
These facial oils are essential to my skincare routine -they detoxify, hydrate and give you that fresh, luminous glow.

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5. Organic Tea Leaves
This delicious tea is made in Alexandra’s garden in Portugal and has notes of verbena, peppermint and lemongrass. It is the perfect way to unwind after a long day.

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Head over to shop these items on the Soveral website in addition to some other lovely gift sets they are offering. I guarantee your family, friends (or yourself) will be delighted.

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Bisous,
Rebecca

f. 4.2018
The Foundation of my Soveral Skincare Routine

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The Foundation of my Soveral Skincare routine

Earlier this month, I announced that I am a Soveral skincare brand ambassador. This relationship is incredibly important to me because I want to share elegant products that are made with the highest quality, that I believe will truly benefit you. And Soveral skincare is exactly that.

I have spent over 20 years in the fashion industry and my favorite roles have been creating clothing and accessory collections. While fashion insiders appreciate designer labels, what we truly covet are those ultra-chic brands are that are understated and incredibly well designed…the brands that the fashion editors wear and write about without being paid for it.

That is precisely what Soveral skincare is in the beauty industry. It’s that chic, elegant line that is packed with quality. Vitamins. Anti-oxidants. Hand blended. It honestly does not get more luxurious than this. I understand how to manufacture goods, so while I will buy a shirt from Zara, I will not buy a face cream from Target because I want the ingredients that I use on my skin to be of the highest quality. My skin is simply too important to me.

Here is the foundation of my skincare routine. I do this every morning and evening and am enormously pleased with the results. It is also a moment for myself…a little bit of self-care in my crazy day and that is the ultimate luxury.

Step 1: Awaken Cleanser
Awaken cleanser is a light, milky cleanser that smells like a little bit of heaven. Every evening when I take off my makeup, I take a deep breath and inhale the lavender essential oil. It is made with aloe vera, sunflower seed oil and will give your skin a deep cleanse (also removes eye makeup) without damaging your skin.

Step 2: Floral Rain Face Mist
After cleansing my skin, I will then apply the floral rain face mist that is made with orange blossom and red roses. It hydrates prepares the skin for the facial oil and cream. I also use it mid-day for a little refreshment.

Step 3: Forever Young or Midnight Oil Facial Oils
These facial oils are probably my favorite product in the routine. I feel they make a significant difference in my skins appearance. There have been times when I ran out and people have asked if I am tired….and the truth is that I have run out of my facial oils!

I use Forever Young during the day. It contains Omega-3 fatty acids to protect the outer layer of the skin while a synergistic blend of essential oils to stimulate the detoxification and regeneration of the skin.

At night, I use the Midnight Oil, which was voted “One of the Best Radiance Boosters”. It is made with palmarosa and rose geranium, which balances both oily and dry skin. Lemon and fennel help the skin the skin decongest and breathe while stimulating cell renewal to refresh and hydrate. If your skin is sallow and tired, then this product is for you.

Step 4: Formula 1 or Formula 2
Because I like my skin to be very hydrated, I then follow up with the Formula 1 (at night) or Formula 2 (during the day) moisturizer.
These creams have a rich luxurious feel but have never clogged my pores.

Formula 1 is made with sunflower seed oil apricot kernel oil and mango butter and a natural regenerative stimulant to keep you glowing all day. They also contain a blend of essential oils that help you fight fatigue and stress.

I use Formula 2 during the day. It is the same blend as Formula 1 and adds SPF 15 to protect from sun damage.

Step 5: Forever Young Eye Cream.

The name pretty much says it all. If you are battling puffiness or dark circles then this eye cream is for you. It contains mandarin peel, frankincense, vitamin E, honey extract and evening primrose to decongest and prevent wrinkles.

Friends, I encourage you to take care of your skin, you only get one set of it. If you have any questions, please reach out; I am happy to answer any questions you may have. To shop these styles, see below or go to www.alexandrasoveral.co.uk.com for the full collection.

Bisous,
Rebecca

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f. 23.2018
Who is Alexandra Soveral and why am I obsessed with her products?

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Who is Alexandra Soveral and why am I obsessed with her products?

this post is sponsored by Soveral but the opinions expressed are my own

Friends… I am excited to announce another “first” for Style & Life! I am going to be a brand ambassador for the award-winning skincare brand, Alexandra Soveral. If you have been following me for any length of time, you will know this is a dream come true. I started posting about Soveral skincare back in 2014. It is such an honor to work with a brand I have been using for many years.

Skincare is, hands down, the #1 thing in which I invest. This has been my perspective since my early 20’s. You can always buy a nicer shirt or pair of shoes, but you only get one set of skin. If I need to cut back on my budget, I will do it in other places, but never my skincare. I have tried a lot of different products over the years. A LOT. I discovered Soveral one evening while scrolling through Pinterest one evening and it immediately peaked my interest. Particularly, the fact that it is 100% organic and hand blended.

I placed an order, which I will never forget. Someone emailed me the next morning and advised my items would ship in 2 days since they were making “a fresh batch”. I was beyond impressed. A fresh batch? It hasn’t been sitting on a shelf for 2 years? I gladly waited and when I received the items, was delighted with the clean, elegant packaging which just so happens to be and how it is recyclable and created using non-toxic inks.

About a week after using the products I had multiple friends and colleagues ask “What did you do to your skin? It looks amazing…you are glowing.” I was traveling frequently and my skin was sallow and tired. After using Soveral products, it was brighter, smoother and had an overall better texture. Since then, several of my friends have tried it and are also hooked.

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The company was founded by Alexandra Soveral and Jorj Aleem. Alexandra is the perfumier and cosmetic formulator, while Jorj concepts and defines how the product is presented. Alexandra was studying for her Bachelor Honours Degree in the Philosophy of Science (how the use of genetic engineering of flora will affect the world in future generations). She became aware of how irresponsible science is being used within the skincare industry and decided to marry her interest of science with natural skincare. She set up her own research lab into natural raw ingredients and their benefit on the human health. Impressed? Me too. Additionally, they have received a number of prestigious awards (to learn more click here).

Many of her products are available at net-a-porter.com or you may order directly from their website alexandrasoveral.com. I am excited to share more about this incredible brand in upcoming posts.

Bisous,

Rebecca

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f. 5.2018
Coola Suncare

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COOLA SUNCARE

Being a bit of a beauty product junkie…I am always trying new products, brands and tools. When I find a product I really like, I often purchase additional items from the line which is exactly happened when I discovered Coola suncare.

I stumbled upon Coola sunscreen one Saturday morning while taking a beachside walk. I popped into Jugofresh for a green juice and noticed this sunscreen spray that smelled just like a pina colada…I purchased it immediately and sprayed myself down, feeling happy I smelled nicely for my walk.

It does not matter where you live, sunscreen is a must if you want to take care of your skin. Living in Miami, it is an essential part of my beauty routine since the sun is strong here. After reviewing their extensive assortment, I ordered the Matte Tint Sunscreen. While my daytime facial cream has an SPF in it, on weekends, I like to add a layer of sunscreen for extra protection but I hate how it makes my face look shiny. This one was PERFECT! It has a creamy texture, smooth matte finish and layers nicely under a tinted moisturizer or regular foundation.

I also liked reading the label because I could pronounce almost everything in the list of ingredients. Coola suncare is made with natural and certified organic ingredients that protect, nourish and moisturize your skin. Since then, I have invested in the Sport SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray, Sport SPF 50 Moisturizer and SPF 30 Makeup Setting Spray and am happy with each of the products.

One tip-be sure to reapply every two hours. While every sunscreen lists this on the package, I used to ignore it and found myself getting too much sun even while wearing sunscreen. Reapplying prevents that so be sure to follow the directions.

This post is not sponsored, I am just sharing some of my favorite products. Keep your skin safe this spring and summer! Available at www.coolasuncare.com.

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Bisous,

Rebecca

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Photo by Erica Dunhill Photography

f. 28.2017
Alexandra Soveral’s Facial Massage Video

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Alexandra Soveral’s Facial Massage Video

Am a bit obsessed with skin care and am always looking for ways to better take care of it…I am an avid user of Alexandra Soveral’s organic skin care line (see post https://styleandlife.com/soveral-organic-skin-careluxury-face/). I follow the brand on Facebook and enjoyed this video they posted. The video was originally created for beauty blog, Into the Gloss, and shows Alexandra’s technique on how to give yourself a facial massage. This massage improves circulation, detoxifies glands and keeps skin hydrated. I have created a ten minute ritual at the end of each day where I take off my makeup, wash my face and give myself this massage. It feels good to invest in a moment of wellness at the end of each day.

Take a moment for yourself and your skin and enjoy the video.

Bisous,

Rebecca

f. 22.2015

Tag: organic

Organic Cleansing Essentials

The Gift of Luminous Skin

The Foundation of my Soveral Skincare Routine

Who is Alexandra Soveral and why am I obsessed with her products?

Coola Suncare

Alexandra Soveral’s Facial Massage Video