It’s Day 2 of “12 Days of Giveaways with Bare Beauty” – you could get used to this, couldn’t you?  Today, I am teaming up with my beloved True Botanicals to give away 4 (!!!!) Essentials Trial Kits (each worth $100) to a lucky winner and three friends (scroll down for rules).  These trial kits are a great way to introduce your skin to the transformative results that True Botanicals provides.  Designed for about two weeks of use, each kit includes a Hydrating Cleanser, Nutrient Mist, Pure Radiance Face Oil and Cellular Repair Serum for your specified skin type: RENEW for normal / anti-aging, CALM for sensitive / rosacea-prone, and CLEAR for blemish-prone.  And, obviously, these kits make great gifts!

It’s no secret that I use True Botanicals pretty religiously (I do test other skincare, but it’s what I always come back to).  After suffering from out-of-the-blue hormonal cystic acne for over 2 years, I gave the complete True Botanicals regimen a try, and it cleared my skin up in about 4 weeks (along with providing some pretty visible anti-aging effects).  That was over two years ago, so you can see why I’m such a loyal customer.  I use the entire CLEAR skincare collection:

•  True Botanicals CLEAR Hydrating Cleanser provides a subtle lather and removes makeup and sunscreen effectively.  However, this formula doesn’t just combat the signs of aging, it also combats acne.  Black Willow Bark extract exfoliates dry, dead skin cells, fights breakouts and reduces fine lines without irritation, and Helichrysum has antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties that both fight infection and promotes healing.  I LOVE this cleanser.  I use this day and night, and when I have time, (like in the shower while shaving my legs) I leave this on my face for a moment before rinsing so that it can really do its job.
• I add a shake or two of the Polishing Grains to the Hydrating Cleanser for a clean sweep about every other day.  Unlike many other physical exfoliants, the Adzuki Bean powder, Kaoline Clay and Rosehip Seed Powder will never irritate skin.  Again, when you mix this in with the hydrating cleanser, really work it into skin and leave it on for a minute for the best results.
• Many toners formulated for acne-prone skin end up being too harsh for me.  They sting, or dry out my skin, and they definitely don’t double as a midday refresh or makeup setting spray.  The CLEAR Nutrient Toner is different.  Black Willow Bark extract exfoliates to keep skin clear; Olive Leaf extract provides antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties; Sandalwood Hydrosol is antimicrobial and regenerates skin cells.  It also contains Apple Cider Vinegar and Kombucha (but not enough to make it stink!) which are troubled skin’s best friends.  I use this day and night.
• I immediately follow the toner with 4-6 drops of the CLEAR Pure Radiance Face Oil.  It is lightweight and readily absorbed by the skin and it’s packed with anti-acne and anti-aging goodies.  Helichrysum and black cumin oils are both anti-inflammatory and antibacterial; hemp, pumpkin and grape seed oils balance sebum production; a proprietary blend of marine essential fatty acids (harvested from sea vegetables and algae, not fish) keep the skin nice and plump.  I use this day and night.
• CLEAR Cellular Repair Serum not only keeps my adult acne at bay, but it strengthens the barrier function of aging skin so I’m not overly dry.  Black Willow Bark extract exfoliates skin and unclogs pores.  Olive Leaf Extract’s antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory properties kill off bad bacteria, and its serious antioxidant powers help prevent free radical damage that causes wrinkles.  This serum also contains True Botanicals’ proprietary Bioferment, made of fermented algae and seaweeds.  This formula boosts collagen production, inhibits melanin production, which decreases hyperpigmentation and blotchiness.  I combine this serum with the Vitamin C booster (below) nightly, and wake up to clearer, less inflamed skin every morning.
• Vitamin C is the superstar of the anti-aging world.  True Botanicals Vitamin C Booster promotes collagen production, strengthens, firms and repairs skin, brightens and evens out skin tone and it fights wrinkles.  Since Vitamin C starts to break down the moment it interact with liquid, True Botanicals produces theirs in a powder form mixed with Ferulic Acid (combined, the two ingredients double skin’s photo protection).  I mix 3 shakes of this with 3 pumps of CLEAR Cellular Repair Serum every night.
• I wear True Botanicals Everyday Sheer Coverage SPF 20 every single day, and I love it’s coverage and finish so much that I even use it under my makeup at night, too.  It’s texture is feather-light and almost watery; it sinks right into the skin and dries to a semi-matte, powdery finish.  The coverage is light, (it doesn’t cover up freckles) but this product’s star ingredient, pearl powder, evens out skin tone, minimizes imperfections and generally illuminates the complexion.  I also love that I can wear makeup over it without looking like I’m wearing a caked-on mask.  Unless I am very tan, I wear Light.

And of course, that is just me.  I know of many success stories relating to True Botanicals CALM and RENEW collections, too.

HOW TO ENTER:

• Follow @barebeautyblog and @truebotanicals on Instagram
• Like my Instagram post about True Botanicals tonight at 9pm EST.
• Tag 3 friends who you think would love to receive their own Essentials Trial Kit of their choice.
• Easy!  The 4 winners will be announced tomorrow at 9:30pm EST in the comments of the same post.

Good luck!

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