LaBruna Skin Care was created by Nina LaBruna. They have a fairly good line of products and I received two to play with. The Moringa Facial Cleanser is a creamy gel cleanser. Details per LaBruna:
Moringa Facial Cleanser is a unique formulation of ingredients utilizing the ancient healing powers of the Moringa Tree to firm skin and promote elasticity. Rich in Antioxidants from Green Tea, Goji Berry, Grape Seed Extract, Co-Q-10 and Vitamins A, C and E Moringa Facial Cleanser helps reduce free-radical damage and premature signs of aging. Our soap-free glycolic acid base sloughs away dead skin cells and cleans pores while leaving skin feeling smooth and well moisturized.
I was first introduced to the Moringa Oleifera Tree by a friend who was harvesting the leaves and brewing them into tea. I was intrigued by the health benefits of this herb and before long, was apply the oil to my skin! Know as the “Miracle Tree” and “Tree of Life,” it is truly a wonder oil for the skin which was relished by the Ancient Egyptians for its beauty secrets. Moringa oil is quick absorbing and filled with nutrients including Vitamin A which helps build collagen, Vitamin C which helps to smooth fine lines and Vitamin E which has wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties. I loved the oil so much, I had to share it, thus the birth of Moringa Facial Cleanser!
Key Ingredients:
- Moringa Oleifera Oil assists in wound healing; firms skin and promotes elasticity
- Retinol (vitamin A) repairs lower layers of collagen and elastin; exfoliates and renews skin cells, antioxidant
- Ascorbyl Palmitate (vitamin C) improves collagen production, reduce pigmentation, antioxidant
- Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E) skin conditioner, retains moisture, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
- Green Tea Polyphenols increase moisture and antioxidants to reduce free radical damage
- Grape Seed Extract boosts collagen production and renews skin cells/turnover
- Goji Berry Extract to alleviates redness, allergies and psoriasis
- Glycolic Acid exfoliates old skin cells and promotes healthy skin growth
- Jojoba Seed Oil helps the skin retain moisture and repair itself, anti-inflammatory
- Coconut Oil relieves dry skin, antibacterial
- Apple Amino Acids are natural cleansers
- Ubiquinone (coenzyme Q-10) powerful antioxidant ; aids in cellular repair.
- German Chamomile Flower Extract enhances wound healing, anti-inflammatory
- Comfrey Extract stimulates cell growth and repair, anti-inflammatory
- Lavender Oil antiseptic, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory
This cleanser has the texture of a gel cream. It's a hydrating, non-foaming won't strip your skin kind of cleanser. This one is packed with all kinds of goodies like vitamins A, C & E; jojoba, coconut & moringa oils; antioxidant rich green tea polyphenols, grape seed, CoQ10 & goji berry extracts; plant extracts comfrey & German chamomile; glycolic acid gently exfoliates. I love the plastic slim pump package. It's not heavy, and I don't have to worry about glass breaking. I like the whole vintage vibe the brand has with it's packaging. This cleanser makes a perfect morning cleanse and it washes clean leaving behind soft hydrated skin.
Ingredients
Purified Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Magnesium Gluconate, Glycolic Acid, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Phospholipids, Retinol, Tocopheryl, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q-10), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Symphytum (Comfrey) Officinale Extract, Moringa Pterygosperma (Moringa) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Lycium Barbarum (Gogi berry) Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Sodium PCA, Superoxide Dismutase, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
The Moringa Green Tea Eye Repair w/ Arnica is a medium weight eye cream. Details per LaBruna:
Moringa Green Tea Eye Repair is a unique formulation of the purest ingredients unlocking the ancient healing properties of the Moringa Oleifera Tree. Fortified with Peptides, Arnica, Olive Oil, Sea Kelp, Retinol and Antioxidants from Vitamins A, C, E and K, our intensely moisturizing eye crème reduces fine lines, dark circles and the aging effects of free radicals.
After creating our Moringa Facial Cleanser and being amazed by its antioxidant powers, we had to incorporate this "Tree of Life" into an eye crème. We listened to our patients who regularly complained about dark circles under their eyes so we added Arnica, Phylonadione, and Hesperidium Methyl Chalcone to increase circulation and reduce dark circles. With a diet high in dried berries, we began to research the benefits of two of our favorite treats, Gooseberries and Goji Berries. The Vitamin C impact from these berries mixed with Green Tea and Sea Kelp Antioxidants was incredible. To make this crème even more effective we added Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid and Peptides to exfoliate, renew and repair.
Key Ingredients:
- Moringa Oleifera Oil assists in wound healing; firms skin and promotes elasticity
- Arnica Montana to reduce bruising and dark circles
- Retinol (vitamin A) repairs lower layers of collagen and elastin; exfoliates and renews skin cells, antioxidant
- Phylonadione (vitamin K) reduces dark circles, antioxidant
- Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone found in citrus fruits; reduces dark circles, reduces filtration rate of capillaries
- Squalane polyphenols found in olive oil, increase skin’s moisture absorption and retention, antioxidant
- Sea Kelp promotes circulation, anti-inflammatory, hydrates and moistens skin
- Gooseberry antioxidant, high Vitamin C, suppresses pigmentation, increases moisture retention
- Green Tea Polyphenols increase moisture retention and antioxidant to reduce free radical damage
- Coconut Oil relieves dry skin, antibacterial
- Gluconolactone increases moisture absorption and retention, antioxidant
- Calcium Gluconate anti-inflammatory and healing properties
- Hyaluronic Acid boosts skin moisture uptake and retention, promotes collagen formation, antioxidant
- Grape Seed Extract boosts collagen production and renews skin cells
- Goji Berry Extract alleviates redness, allergies and psoriasis
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein hydrates and improves moisture of skin
- Phyllantus Embilica Fruit Extract reduces wrinkles, suppresses pigmentation, retains moisture, Vitamin C, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial
This eye cream has a medium weight creamy texture. It's perfect for nights as it hydrates enough without being heavy or greasy. It's got a nice airless pump as well. This eye cream has quite a few nice ingredients. Arnica helps with dark circles and it's soothing & anti-inflammatory. I actually love arnica on my sore muscles it's great for that. Vitamin K has long been touted as a remedy for dark circles. Vitamin K helps the blood clot. Studies have found it can help reduce dark circles and in theory it helps if accumulated blood is the cause of your dark circles. There are other causes of dark circles which are not related to this and if that's your cause for dark circles then vitamin K won't help you potentially. But that's a discussion for another day.
Retinol helps with wrinkles and fine lines plus it stimulates collagen production. This eye cream has antioxidants goosberry, green tea polyphenols, greape seed & goji berry. It's got hydrators like moringa, coconut & squalane oils plus hyaluronic acid. This also has some interesting ingredients like gluconolactone which is actually a PHA (poly hydroxy acid). Gluconolactone is an antioxidant and it does help increase moisture levels. I've been seeing this ingredient a lot more in skincare recently. Phyllantus Embilica Fruit Extract is Amla or Indian Gooseberry. It's high in vitamin C which can help lighten dark circles to some degree. It's also high in antioxidants and polyphenols plus has some anti-inflammatory properties.
I liked the texture of this cream a lot. It was the perfect creamy level of hydration. Not too much, not too little. I found it hydrates well without being too heavy (no milia), it plumped my fine lines up and made a small difference in my dark circles. I say this every time I test an eye cream, almost nothing helps my dark circles. They're from heredity and other issues that never get solved with an eye cream. So knowing the limitations of what skincare can do for you is always important. I never have a high expectation for eye cream reducing my dark circles. I did like the LaBruna line overall, they actually have some really interesting products I have my eye on like the Growth Factor Rejuvenating Serum with Peptides & Growth Factor Peptide Perfecting Cream. I love my peptides. You can save 15% of the LaBruna line with code 'thebeautyendeavor'. Shop HERE.
Ingredients
Purifed Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Callus Culture Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Polyphenols, Retinol, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E), Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Dipeptide-2, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Phytonadione (Vitamin K), Sodium PCA, Phosopholipids, Moringa Pterygosperma (Moringa) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Lycium Barbarum (Gogi berry) Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Powder, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
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