Two cousins in a garage, blending kale smoothies and cold-pressing oils. Their grandma’s health food ethos, but for your face.
The real magic? They sold the whole vibe first — the California wellness dream — and the products actually delivered. A masterclass.
It’s a purple gel-cream mask. $52. The claim of “hydrated, glowy skin by morning” felt like a dare. I took it.
Overnight Only
Washes off in the AM — no sticky pillowcase.
Cold-Pressed
Key antioxidants are extracted without heat to keep them potent.
Vegan & Leaping Bunny
Clean, but not in a preachy way. Just solid standards.
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It smells like a fancy juice bar. Tart berries, earthy greens. The hero is their proprietary superberry blend, plus their signature kale-spinach-parsley trio.
- Maqui & Acai: Fights free radicals from daily pollution
- Goji & Prickly Pear: Mega-dose of Vitamin C
- Kale & Spinach: Hydration, not just nutrition
- THD Ascorbate: A stable form of Vitamin C that doesn’t irritate
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The texture is a dream — a bouncy, cool gel that melts on contact. Leaves a dewy, slightly tacky film that sets in 2 minutes.
By week two, my morning skin had lost its dull, thirsty look. The surprise? It played nice with my retinol nights. No stinging.
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Measurably better hydration. A legit glow. Did it erase fine lines? No. But it made my skin look well-rested and plump.
It’s the skincare equivalent of a green juice: you feel virtuous, it works, but you’re paying for the experience. A very good experience.