Christina Alyce Beauty

I had originally planned to just keep this as a series on Instagram and Facebook, but I figured I might as well share it here, in its entirety, because I have a some links to detailed reviews and quite a few affiliate links!  

I started my green beauty just over a year ago, and I feel like maybe I should have been through more products by now! I always have multiples of every category of products open, and I tend to jump around, so maybe that's why. I have been a lot more consistent lately, so hopefully I'll get through things at a steadier pace from now on, and can post at the end of every month or season. My skin has certainly been appreciating consistency!




🌸 Blissoma Holistic Skincare Smooth A+ Clearing Serum
This serum has aboslutely changed my skin for the better! I have already repurchased it!
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🌸 Dahliana Skincare Beauty Berry Collagen Booster
This was my first proper "green" face cream, and I really loved it. It kept my skin plump. I recently published a video featuring this cream, which I have linked below.!
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🌸 Mahalo The Unveil Cleansing Balm
Another recent repurchase because it's so darn good! I have a full review of this on my blog too, that I need to edit a bit because I just don't think it portrays how much I love this balm.
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🌸 Silk Naturals Translucent Cloud Finishing Powder
This was just ok, it might just not have worked well with my Vapour foundations, or the concealer I was using, but it made my makeup have a weird texture. I won't repurchase it.
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🌸 Fig + Yarrow Cleansing Elixir
 I have a review of this way back on my blog. I really enjoyed how gentle this was on my skin.
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🌸 Mullein and Sparrow Rosemary and Clary Sage Serum
 This was a nice serum, but I didn't notice any drastic changes in my skin while using it. It was just a sample size so maybe I would have noticed more benefits if I had used it longer!
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  💦Mullein and Sparrow Sandalwood and Sage Face Mist  
This was really nice. My skin was a mess when I started using it and I think it helped. I think I would like to repurchase it.
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💦 Glitter and Gratitude Dee Facial Toner 
This one was nice, and kept my skin under control, but I have decided that Tea Tree Oil and my skin just don't vibe. It's not a bad product by any means, it's just not perfect for my needs.
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💦 Graydon Face Food Mineral Mist 
 I was using this during the 2 or 3 week period a couple of months ago where I actually had completely clear skin. I don't know if this played a part in that, but I really enjoyed using it and I think my skin really likes copper and Zinc. I would love to repurchase this and try other things from the brand.
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💦 The Dirty Goat Rosemary Refreshing Hydrosol Toner 
Rosemary Refreshing Hydrosol Toner - This was the first hydrosol I tried, and it was so simple and exactly what I needed at the beginning of my journey to green. I love hydrosols now!
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💦 Valentina's Naturals Balancing Beauty Mist 
I found this little gem at TJ Maxx for like $4 and it was wonderful! My skin adores ACV and really enjoyed this toner.
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💦 Fig + Yarrow Complexion Water 
I have a full review of this little guy on my blog that you should be able to find via the link in my bio. I enjoyed this toner a lot, it was very soothing.
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🌹 SheaMoisture Manuka Oil and Mafura Oil Body Wash
 this was super moisturizing, but I honestly hated the smell. I love Shea Moisture products but everything smells sooo strong. It has turned me off of so many of their products. I would love an unscented version of this.
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🌹 Dr. Bronner's Rose Castile Soap
 I got this in a 2 pack at TJ Maxx for such a good price, I use it for everything from washing my hands, to doing dishes, to washing makeup brushes. I'm using the lavendar one now.
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🌹 SheaMoisture 100% Pure Argan Oil
100% Pure Argan Oil - I use this in my hair before blow-drying and I love it! Argan is definitely my hair's favorite oil. I just repurchased this over the weekend after being without for a couple of months. I missed it!
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🌹 Florapothecarie Love Body Oil
 I got this in Florapothecarie's product testing program, so I don't know if the finished product is exactly the same, but I loved this! I've been using more rose products lately and I've really been enjoying them. I would (and intend to) purchase a full size of this. The oil absorbed really nicely.

🌹 Florapothecarie Orange Sugar Scrub and Florapothecarie Whipped Body Butter
I loved these so much, repurchased both in full size, and wrote a detailed review. I'm traveling in the fall and I plan to save these containers to put some of the full sized product in. Love them!
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Now I can go repurpose, recycle, and have a little less junk to pack when I move! 
🌟Also, I want to announce that I'm having a blog sale! This will be a permanent page, which I will use to destash any items that just aren't working out for me. You can find the page at the top of my bog, by clicking the "shop" tab! All the info about how to purchase is on that page.

Products that truly make a positive difference in the appearance and health of your skin can be a challenge to find and afford. High performance ingredients are often costly, and even these luxury lines can be poorly formulated, leaving much to be desired for the price you have to pay.

The founder of Blissoma, Julie Longyear, believes in the importance of sourcing pure, potent ingredients and her masterful understanding of the skin and cosmetic chemistry shows in her finished products. She is a wealth of information, and helped me choose two wonderful serums to help my acne.

I have been on the quest for clear skin for what seems like an eternity, but in reality it's been about 4 years. In that time I have tried and essentially thrown away money on useless products. I never imagined I would eventually find my holy grail serum, much less one for $34! Blissoma's Smooth A+ Correcting Serum is that exact product that I've been searching for. I love that this product uses some less common ingredients to treat acne, instead of the typical tea tree oil, which is incredibly prevalent in natural acne treatments, and my skin does not particularly care for. Instead, Smooth A+ focuses on ingredients like rose, goldenrod, coriander, yarrow, and fennel for their antiseptic and soothing properties. One aspect I look for in acne care is gentle and soothing ingredients, because acne is essentially an inflamed, irritated pore. Attacking a spot with harsh ingredients will only further irritate the pore. With soothing ingredients like olive leaf, licorice, and heather, the pore has a chance to calm down and start healing. Something else that Smooth A+ offers that I don't often see in other acne products are ingredients like niacinamide which actually prevents breakouts in the first place, and prevent and reduce signs of aging and sun damage. For someone like me who has noticed a little bit of aging over the last year, this is an important ingredient to incorporate into my routine. Organic carrot and helio carrot CO2 lend the regenerative effects of beta carotene to increase cell turnover rate for faster healing and youthful skin. Smooth A+ contains no heavy oils, instead it features lightweight jojoba oil which makes it the perfect formula to wear in the daytime under makeup, or to layer under other products in the evening. I use Smooth A+ in the morning and evening. I love that I can barely feel it on my skin, and it has a beautiful fresh scent of frankincense, bergamot, and rose.

The second product I was sent is Restore: Deep Healing Oil Serum. I settled on this product because after so many years of attacking my skin (not only with harsh products, but I pick at my skin too) my complexion is a little worse for wear. Vitamin E oil is fantastic for diminishing old scar tissue, and Restore contains two sources of vitamin e; cranberry seed and grapeseed oil. Omega essential fatty acids from Evening Primrose oil and Pomegranate oil work wonders on inflammation and are both great antioxidants. Because much of my acne is caused by hormones, ingredients that are hormone balancing such as evening primrose and pomegranate work beautifully with my skin. Restore is a wonderful option for preventing aging and sun damage, with antioxidants and sun protection from tamanu oil and red raspberry oil. For existing signs of aging, Calendula CO2 can regenerate skin. I use Restore almost daily, only in the evening. It is such a smooth and soothing product, that it is my favorite part of my routine. The green scent is therapeutic and comforting. This product is most definitely an oil, and does not disappear into the skin the way Smooth A+ does. This does not bother me because I like the additional layer to trap in moisture, and it is not heavy or greasy feeling by any stretch.

Since adding these two products to my routine, I have noticed an immense change in my skin. I began using them during one of my worst breakouts ever, and after about 6 weeks I had an entire week with not a single blemish. Not one. That is an incredible accomplishment, because prior to that, I have not gone a single day without acne since I was 19. I have had a few breakouts since then, but they have stayed under control. I have noticed my breakouts clear much faster than they previously did as well, and overall my skin looks more youthful. I am so happy with the results I have seen, and I can't wait to explore more of the brand. I'm also excited to share that Blissoma is offering a 30% off sale to email subscribers on June 16th and 17th! This sale is especially important because Julie is trying to buy the beautiful building that is currently the hub of Blissoma. The sale is the perfect opportunity to try the brand and help Julie achieve her goal. I am curious to try the products Tone, Awake, and Flawless, as well as stock up on Smooth A+, so I can't wait for the sale!



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