I am a no-fuss gal when it comes to my “daily beauty ritual”. Actually, even just that phrase, that we all hear too often, makes me giggle!
But today I am celebrating my birthday and as I get older, I get more and more serious about my skin. I have tried many skincare products over the years but never been truly happy with any of them – too complicated, high cost, rashes, breakouts and a growing concern about chemicals always lead me back to my old standby – Here’s the confession…Dove soap on my face. (I know, I know.)
Frankly I am exhausted from it all! I just want something that is affordable, natural and simple. And something that works without reacting badly to my skin. Is that too much to ask? Well, apparently not!
Last week I was introduced to a skincare line that just may have changed my life! And my “daily beauty ritual” 😉
Kari Gran is a local small business (love that) headquartered in the most charming South Lake Union loft (boy, would I love to plan a party in this space!) run by Kari Gran and Lisa Strain (you just have to read their sweet story of friendship – here!), two women who truly have a passion for skincare – no, really!
Kari defines herself as a “beauty junkie” and created her own line of products after learning that she had an autoimmune disorder and could no longer continue the daily cocktail of unhealthy toxins she was putting on her skin.
Gran set out to create something that was simple, elegant and subtly scented. What she now calls “the little black dress of eco skin care.”
Their products are hand-poured in small batches using the finest available natural, organic, wild-harvested, and non-GMO ingredients. Free of petrochemicals, parabens, phtalates, mineral oil, chemical additives, toxins, preservatives, synthetic fragrances or animal-tested ingredients.
It all begins with a cleansing oil (Yes! Oil!) once in the evening, followed by a hydrating lavender or rose tonic and finished off by nourishing with the essential serum for your neck, décolleté and eye area.
“The concept of washing your face with oil is new to many people and I am here to say that it not only works but your skin will flourish because of it,” added Gran. “We like to say that we are ‘oil full’ and once you try it, you will understand.”
And you will! So simple, affordable, natural, and they work – just what I have been searching for! And may I tell you, my skin is glowing.
There is even a mineral makeup line perfectly suited for people like me – Kari calls it the, “five-minute face” – that has been developed with all women in mind. There is just one color palette – flattering and complimentary to every skin tone.
No more standing at the make-up counter trying to figure out what colors will work – Kari has already done that for you.
And today, to celebrate my birthday, I am so excited that I get to share my new love with you!
Kari wants you to embrace the oil – so the wonderful ladies over at Kari Gran have given me one Skin Care Travel Set to giveaway to one of my readers.
The Skincare Travel Set includes a 10 ml essential serum, 15 ml lavender hydrating tonic and 15 ml cleansing oil—a two week supply depending on amount used. The product is so concentrated that the bottles are deceptively small. A little goes a long way.
The winner will also receive two jars of the product that started it all, their signature Lip Whip, – one tinted, to use in place of your favorite lip gloss,
And one naked. Believe me – your lips will thank you!
To enter the giveaway: All you have to do is leave a comment on this blog telling me about your favorite beauty tip. (You must do this first.)
Extra Entries – (Leave a comment on this blog for each one that you do.)
- Like KristinPotPie on Facebook
- Follow KristinPotPie on Twitter
- Like Kari Gran on Facebook
- Follow Kari Gran on Twitter
- Share this contest on Facebook
- Share this contest on Twitter using this tweet: “I want to win a travel set of the Little Black Dress of Eco Skincare! @KariGranSkin giveaway by @KristinPotPie”
The giveaway will end Midnight Pacific Time, Tuesday, August 21. I will choose one winner from the comments on my blog Wednesday morning and will email the winner. Winner will have 24 hours to respond before I choose an alternate winner.
I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample of Kari Gran skincare products for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.
Jenn said:
My favorite beauty tip is keeping my lips hydrated with chapstick…all the time! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Mamapotpie said:
I want to win this… The giveaway after all is the day before my birthday – does that help?! Hahaha!
Mamapotpie said:
Also, almost forgot, my favorite most recent tip is actually using cucumber slices on my eyes for 20 minutes… I do this 3Xs a week. It really has helped the bags under my eyes!
gloria hubacker said:
my best beauty tip —easy, cheap, and healthy: drink lots of water/juice….helps keep your skin nice and hydrated…
aubrey said:
I use coconut oil as body lotion- all natural, soaks right in and isn’t greasy!
aubrey said:
Follow you on twitter!
aubrey said:
Liked you on facebook!
Jessica said:
I mainly drink lots of water – and get a sane amount of sleep.
Keridwyn said:
My favorite beauty tip is to wear sunscreen – esp on your face always! Even cloudy days can be harmful to our skin.
Keridwyn said:
Following you on FB!
Keridwyn said:
Following you on twitter!
Keridwyn said:
Liked Kari Gran on FB!
Keridwyn said:
Following Kari Gran on twitter!
Keridwyn said:
tweeted!
Annie said:
Happy birthday!!! Hope it’s a fab one.
My number one law of beauty that I adhere to is to never go to sleep without washing your face/taking your makeup off. No matter how tired you are, you will regret it in the morning!
Erika Nagy said:
favorite beauty tip is using olive oil on hands for extra moisture in winter
codefred said:
Ok! Liked you on facebook and already like Keri Gran on Facebook, also following your blog now! Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day and it’s the beginning of a delicious new year for you! Namaste!
Liz
Thrifted Shift said:
My best beauty tip is to lightly brush your lips after brushing your teeth to keep lips free of old chapped stuff. Happy Birthday to you!
Robin said:
Sleep! It’s essential if I want to look and feel good. : )
Robin said:
I already like Kari Gran on Facebook.
tammys2cents said:
Liked you on Facebook (Tammy Berbells)
tammys2cents said:
Liked you on Twitter (@tammystwocents)
tammys2cents said:
My beauty tip is heating up my eyelash curler to curl my stubborn straight lashes! (Sorry…I answered two questions before this…oops!)
tammys2cents said:
I like Kari Gran on Facebook
Tammy Berbells
tammys2cents said:
I like Kari Gran on Twitter
@tammystwocents
tammys2cents said:
I tweeted the giveaway: https://twitter.com/tammystwocents/status/237615907126534145
tammys2cents said:
I shared this on my Tammy’s Two Cents fan page: https://www.facebook.com/tammystwocents/posts/342477639174191
Page B said:
I liked this page on facebook….!
ashley said:
My favorite beauty tip is to always wear sunscreen!
Eleanor said:
My favorite tip is talcum powder for hair when you don’t have time to wash it!
chantal ronchetto said:
I drink plenty of water
chantal ronchetto said:
liked kristenpot pie on fb
chantal ronchetto said:
liked kari gran on fb
Colleen Gallo said:
My favorite beauty tip? i don’t know- i have a few- but this is a really good and inexpensive one: Once a week, mix 1Tbsp of original (not instant!) quick oatmeal and about a teaspoon of warm water into the palm of your hand and gently massage your cheeks, moving inward to your nose and up andown ward to forehead and chin. leave on one minute. Rinse off in circular motions with a washcloth and tepid water. Finish by splashing cold water on your face. moisturize when face dries 🙂
kristinpotpie said:
Thank you all for entering and for all the wonderful beauty tips! Congratulations to our winner, Tammy from Tammy2Cents! Hope you enjoy the skincare products and the lip whip!
Samantha said:
My favorite beauty tip is I use jojoba oil as make up remover
Samantha said:
I meant eye make up remover 🙂