Have you ever traveled with a bleeding cyst on your face? Well, that was my face coming back home from Australia. My skin was going through hell & back during my whole trip. Being so oily that you could cook a hamburger on it. Then being so dry that you could see the cracks. Coming back home, I was focused on getting my skin clear so I choose to try Differin Gel again. Not staying that this was bad but mixing it with benzoyl peroxide caused my skin to become angry & inflamed.

Liah Yoo, Founder of Krave Beauty, said it best herself. Press reset. Skincare should be easy, Skincare should be a stress-free zone, Skincare should be a supplement to our lifestyle. And most of all, skincare basics should be, basic. It’s time to #pressreset.

So this is why I choose 3 of Krave Beauty’s products, Great Barrier Relief, Oat So Simple Water Cream, & Beet The Sun. I will review the rest on my youtube channel (link up top). Today, I'll just be talking about the Great barrier Relief serum as it is the first product I got in the mail. The main problems that I am dealing with right now are dehydration, blemishes, hyperpigmentation, & texture. So, what is this serum that I have been hearing about?

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(Information from website)

https://kravebeauty.com/collections/supplement-series/products/great-barrier-relief

What is Great Barrier Relief?

Great Barrier Relief is a skin-soothing serum that restores your damaged skin barrier while evening out your complexion. This nourishing formula offers irritated skin a reset button by using tamanu oil and other ingredients that mimic a healthy barrier to replenish what your skin lacks.

Who needs this?

who washes their face more than twice a day
who overdoes skincare by using harsh acne treatments or anti-aging products too often
whose skin is constantly dehydrated
who has constant redness and dry patches
who is sensitive to many skincare products
who has chronic stress (yes, cortisol affects the skin barrier too!)
who is looking to get rid of hyperpigmentation
who has aging or mature skin
anyone who intends to maintain a healthy skin barrier function
who has skin problems associated with a damaged skin barrier

What are the main ingredients?

Tamanu Oil

An oil that research shows has remarkable skin-regenerative properties and was traditionally used to heal wounds and cure various skin problems and ailments. It is an oil that our founder is personally OBSESSED with as it has eliminated most of her hyperpigmentation (sunspots, acne scars, other discoloration) far more effectively than any retinol or vitamin C ingredient.

Safflower Oil & Rosehip Seed Oil

Two incredible plant-based oils that have amazing skin-nourishing benefits and are higher in linoleic acid than oleic acid. Countless studies demonstrate that oils rich in linoleic acid help restore ... (you guessed it!) damaged skin-barriers. The infusion of these two oils results in a high linoleic acid concentration that creates a light consistency, which melts right into your skin without the greasiness.

NMF + Ceramides, Phytosterol*, Squalane

A cocktail of ingredients that is meant to mimic a healthy skin barrier. These elements are naturally found in your skin when it is not compromised and in a restful state of zen. When life gets too stressful and your skin is put on edge, these super ingredients escape from your skin and leave it vulnerable. Replenish your skin barrier with this restorative combination.

Niacinamide

Also known as Vitamin B3, this ingredient is highly effective for barrier reparation (of course), anti-aging, skin-brightening, and even acne prevention, niacinamaide is the versatile queen your skin will adore. What’s more, it’s also one of the most gentle active ingredients that delivers great skin benefits without any skin irritation, making it accessible for all skin types to give a chance.

Price?

$28 for 40ml/1.35 FL. oz. When you buy this product, donations are made to help the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

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My first experience with this product went pretty well. I washed my face first, then applied the serum. For oily skin types, you are able to use it as a moisturizer. My skin type is combo/oily but I still felt like I needed some more hydration after putting this on. After the serum, I put on the CevaVe moisturizer & checked out my skin. I usually get irritated around my nose area but it seems calm now.

It has a lotion type texture to it. Not like any other serum I’ve used before. It did go on smoothly & did not leave a greasy feeling behind. That greasy feeling is what I was worried about but after 5 seconds, it went into my skin nicely. Even though it’s just my first time using it, I have a pretty good feeling about this. 5/5 so far!!!

I will be doing updates with pictures along the way of me using this product. Make sure to look out for new videos on my Youtube channel. I want to start talking more about skincare & helping others with their journeys. As so be sure to check out Krave Beauty online and Liah Yoo’s Youtube channel for more skincare information & products. I love the company & everything they stand for & cant wait to see what else they do.

Imani King