Is it love? DEFINITELY.
Since receiving a facial from Tanya, I thought a lot about skin care. The "wash face and hope for the best" routine was now unrealistic. Tanya had recommended Dermaquest products, which I used for a week while remaining conflicted about the crazy chemical ingredients and animal byproducts in them. What I needed was something compatible with both personal ethics and skin health. After doing much online research, it was clear Suki Pure Skin Care met all of my criteria: a. organic and natural vegan products that work (except for some creams containing beeswax), b. not tested on animals; c. 20-50 dollars; d. raving reviews; e. all products are food-grade, meaning if I accidentally get it in my mouth I won't need to call poison control center.
Next step was deciding how to purchase the products. The first choice was to buy directly from the company via its website. However, Federal Express shipping alone was 17 dollars. Makeup.com offered free shipping offer but my skin was in a state of emergency. I ended up buying Lemongrass Cleanser, White Willow Facial Toner and Blue Chamomile & Echinacea Facial Serum from Whole Foods. They were about a dollar more than Suki Pure Skin Care's website.
Upon returning home, I busted through the door, passed the startled boyfriend and ran straight into the bathroom with bottles in hand. Then, there was bliss. I was in love. The Lemongrass Cleanser smelled and tasted so delicious (Yes, "tasted". It was an accident! -- Hence the need for food grade products) Not to mention, it felt amazing as it worked its magic. Best of all, my face was as soft as a baby's after rinsing. I dashed over to Nathan and made him sniff and touch my face. He agreed that it was worth rejoicing over. I dashed back to the bathroom and used the toner. It smelled a little weird but felt soothing. To my further amazement, one drop of facial serum immediately moisturized the entire face into velvet smoothness. I was sold.
These three Suki Pure Skin Care products complete the most agreeable skin care routine on Earth, to which I look forward to day and night. Although the bottles are small, just a little bit of product is enough to cover the entire face. This stuff can turn anyone into a skin care enthusiast, even someone as lazy as me. Now excuse me while I skip over to the bathroom to wash my face. It's that time again!
**UPDATE 04/30/08:
I got hands on some SukiColor Mineral Active Moisturizer, liquid concealer, and Bright complexion Moisture Masque last night.
Quick summary:
1. The tinted moisturizer (with natural SPF) was so light that it felt/looked like nothing was on. No more cake-face!
2. The concealer is a little light for my skin tone but did cover very well.
3. These products are vegetarian and not vegan. Contain beeswax.
4. Bright Complexion Moisture Masque ROCKS. Seriously! I wanted to keep it on forever.
5. Non-synthetic, almost animal byproduct free (beeswax), green packaging, organic and magically effective. I have no qualms about the price (under $50).
6. I should write this for makeup.com instead but I'm lazy. I ordered the products from makeup.com with 20% off and free shipping. An overall 30 dollars saving over ordering directly from Suki Pure. The shipment arrived in two days. read more