And while I have been using several brands/products to help keep my skin happy (see here), I’ve recently incorporated a few new ones that I am really loving right now! With Winter (finally) officially in full swing here in WNY (though where I live we missed the blizzard thankfully!), my skin has been in need of some extra TLC lately!

Avitalin Lipid Repair Serum – After trying the “Bee Venom Biolift Complex” (see review here), I knew I wanted to try more of Avitalin’s products and next on my list was their “Lipid Repair Serum”. I’ve learned a lot in the last several years about how the skin works and have been particularly intrigued by the concept of corneotherapy – a method of repairing the outermost layer of the skin (stratum corneum) in order to improve the overall health and function of the skin (read more here).  In this philosophy, certain ingredients can either support or impair the skin’s lipid barrier thus preventing or causing issues, like acne, rosacea, etc. Avitalin is the second company I have worked with that utilizes this approach to skincare and I have to say based on my own experience it definitely makes a difference (and that’s saying a lot with my temperamental skin!)! As for the serum, it contains ingredients known for their ability to hydrate, repair and protect against environmental damage such as Rosehip Oil, Squalane, and Ceramides. The texture is silky and rich and absorbs quickly and deeply without any greasy feel. It can be used anywhere on the face, including under the eyes and on the lips, and can even be mixed into your face oil or moisturizer (which is what I do) for extra nourishment. This has definitely been a saving grace this Winter for sure! In my opinion, this is the second win for this brand and I already have my eye on several more of their products! 😀

Price – $40
Ingredients – Olive Squalane, Rosa Rubiginosa (Rosehip Seed) Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (fractionated Coconut Oil), Ceramide-3 (Lacto-Ceramide)

Mad Hippie Cream Cleanser – I recently tried and fell in love with their “Anti-Oxidant Face Oil” (read review here), so I just knew I was going to dig this product too! I was not disappointed! A rich, creamy cleanser that feels like a moisturizer yet rinses completely clean – my skin was left feeling very soft and pampered afterward. With ingredients like Shea Butter, Macadamia Oil, and Sesame Oil to moisturize and Orchid Extract to slow down cellular degeneration, this little cleanser packs a big age-defying punch! The addition of Jojoba Oil makes this a good option for oily skin as well as dry.

Price – $15.99
Ingredients – Deionized Water, Sesame Oil (Sesamum Indicum), Caprylic/capric Triglycerides, Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii), Cetearyl Glucoside, Carrageenan Gum, Vegetable Glycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium PCA, Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis Leaf), Jojoba (Simmondsia Chinensis), Squalene, Organic Macadamia Oil (Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil), Organic Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinesis), Yeast Extract, Glucosamine HCL, Vitamin E (Tocopheryl), Sodium Hyaluronate, Algae Extract, Orchid Extract (Orchis Mascula), Titanium Dioxide

Chop Saver Lip Balm – Created by professional trumpet player Dan Gosling in his kitchen, this lip balm was originally intended for musicians to use to prevent chapping, soreness, or inflammation from playing brass or woodwind instruments. Using a “symphony” of ingredients consisting of healing herbs like Arnica, Comfrey, Calendula, and White Willow combined with nourishing oils and butters of Avocado, Grapeseed, Apricot, Shea, and Mango, this lip balm is like no other I have tried. My lips are soft and hydrated and the light citrus flavor is just delightful, because, you know, it’s important that any lip product I use tastes good…is that weird? In addition to soothing chapped lips, ChopSaver is also good for treating fever blisters and cold sores, as well as the side effects of Acitretin. I can definitely see purchasing this once I run out! They also have one that contains spf15, which I may need to get, especially when running errands in this Winter weather!

Price – $3.99 (CVS website) or $13.35 – $24.75 for a 3 or 6 pack on Chopsaver’s site
Ingredients – Castor Oil*, Candelilla Wax, Beeswax*, Shea Butter*, Mango Butter, Aloe Vera, Carnauba Wax*, Avocado Oil*, Apricot Kernel Oil*, Arnica, Calendula*, Comfrey, Raspberry Leaf*, White Willow, Vitamin E, Citrus Oils, Ginger Essential Oil*, Pea Isolate

I should mention too that I also just began incorporating some more amazing products from Enessa Organic Skincare and will hopefully have a post here or on social media to let you know what I am using! 🙂

Have you tried anything from these brands? What are your fave products? How are you keeping your skin and lips pampered this Winter? Let me know below! 

Peace & Love,

Sabrina xoxo

*Products were generously sent to me for a review. All thoughts & opinions are my own.