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Beauty, Lifestyle · August 6, 2019

Beautycounter Friends & Family Sale + Countertime Line

Hey friends!  I am kind of behind on my posts because #newbaby but was blessed with little girl napping long enough for me to get up this post I’ve been wanting to share, with a couple new exciting announcements from Beautycounter.  First up, the Beautycounter Friends & Family sale starts TODAY and secondly, I had to introduce the new anti-aging Countertime line.  It has been out for a few weeks now and the buzz is loud.  Again I’m a little behind because of the whole newborn thing 😉 Sharing more info below!

Beautycounter Friends & Family Sale

Like I mentioned, the Friends & Family sale starts TODAY and goes until Monday, August 12th.  It’s 15% off practically everything, with a few exclusions (excludes all Countertime products, all skin-care Regimens and Collections are also excluded.)  but it’s such a good time to stock up on other amazing staples of skincare and makeup.

Check out my everyday makeup routine HERE with my go-to favorites. Below is a before & after!!  Takes less than 10 minutes.

And next…

Countertime Line

Meet Countertime!  Beautycounter’s new anti-aging line that is a safe alternative to retinol!! Countertime was 3 years in the making and was developed to visibly reverse the signs of aging and deliver high performance results thanks to Beautycounter’s innovative Retinatural Complex.

THE TRUTH ABOUT RETINOL

IS IT SAFE? A lot of beauty brands tout retinol as a safer skin-care ingredient. But Beautycounter is not like everyone else (in fact, Retinol is on our Never List). For us, it’s not worth taking a risk on retinol. Studies show that retinoic acid can have harmful side effects, including being a skin irritant and making the skin sensitive to the sun’s damaging rays. In fact, both the EU and Canada have restricted the use of retinol—the EU cites a “precautionary principle,” which means that if an ingredient has shown evidence of danger to human health or the environment, it takes preventative action (and so should you).

That’s why Beautcounter created the plant derived Retinatural Complex, a safer alternative—and the powerhouse ingredient—in the new Countertime Collection.

PLANT-DERIVED RETINATURAL COMPLEX:

BAKUCHIOL – Traditionally used in Chinese and Ayurvedic skin-care remedies, Bakuchiol delivers many of retinol’s skin benefits—without irritation.

SWISS ALPINE ROSE – Grown at the highest altitudes of the Alps, this flower is known for its ability to protect itself against environmental stressors like dehydration and helps boost skin’s antioxidant defense.

“Beautycounter’s plant-derived Retinatural Complex, featuring bakuchiol and Swiss Alpine rose, delivers retinol-like results without retinol’s safety concerns. Why? Because beauty should be good for you.” – Gamze Sauzeat, Lead Chemist

HOW RETINATURAL COMPLEX WORKS

It Promotes Healthy Barrier Function. Our skin’s moisture barrier prevents excess water loss and helps protect skin from the environment—and as we age, it becomes depleted. Retinatural Complex helps improve barrier function to maintain the skin’s natural hydration levels (and keep that plumpness going strong).

It Visibly Plumps And Firms Skin. Collagen is the skin’s most vital protein and the cushion that keeps it supple, taut, and wrinkle-free. It’s found in the middle layer of the skin, and its production begins to slow by the time we reach 30. Luckily, it’s possible to visibly improve skin firmness and plumpness. Enter Retinatural Complex.

It Improves Resilience. With age, the skin’s ability to protect itself from oxidative stress is compromised, which damages cells, speeds up the appearance of aging, and leaves skin looking dull and sallow. The targeted ingredients in our Retinatural complex help protect skin and improve radiance.

THE COUNTERTIME COLLECTION:

Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil: Cleansing, reimagined. Inspired by Asian beauty rituals and informed by Japanese technology, this luxurious, lightweight cleansing oil gently yet effectively removes makeup and other impurities without stripping essential lipids from the skin. Rich in vitamin E, fatty acids, and our plant-derived Retinatural Complex, the formula reinforces the skin’s fragile moisture barrier for a soothed, nourished complexion. The smell of this is so light and beautiful! It leaves your skin so hydrated unlike many cleansers that can leave you tight and dry!!

Mineral Boost Hydrating Essence: Vital nutrients energize the skin. Lightweight but deeply nourishing, this milky moisturizing essence lends vital nutrients to the skin’s moisture barrier—instantly boosting hydration and radiance. Formulated with our Retinatural Complex, mineral-rich sea water, and a fermented blend of sugars, it renews and balances the skin and preps it for the treatment steps that follow.

Tripeptide Radiance Serum: True radiance, revealed. This transformative rejuvenating treatment visibly increases skin firmness and elasticity, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Formulated with a powerful blend of peptides, amino acids, and our Retinatural Complex, it helps enhance the skin’s moisture barrier function to optimize hydration for a radiant complexion.

Anti-oxidant Soft Cream: Protective, skin-plumping moisture. Formulated with our plant-derived Retinatural Complex and nasturtium flower extract, this velvety, revitalizing cream works to visibly plump and firm the skin while boosting hydration. Skin is left healthy and glowing. This can be used as a day cream or a lighter night cream depending on your skin’s needs.

Tetrapeptide Supreme Cream: Powerful, regenerative hydration. Supremely rich and deeply hydrating, this cream supports elasticity and visibly firms while smoothing skin texture to minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles. With continued use, wake up to more radiant, youthful-looking skin. This can be used as a heavier day cream and night cream for very dry skin. It is so thick and hydrating!

Ultra Renewal Eye Cream: Your brightest eyes, reawakened. This high-performance eye cream revitalizes the eye area for a youthful, brighter appearance. With a targeted combination of our plant-derived Retinatural Complex and Persian silk tree extract, it reduces under-eye shadows and crow’s feet for a smooth, firmed look. 

Countertime Collection: includes all six products at a 10% discount. I highly recommend the collection! Each product has the Retinatural Complex, but also has a hero ingredient of its own.

Please keep in mind that there is a 60 day return policy for a full refund, so there’s no risk in trying these AMAZING products.

COUNTERTIME IN THE PRESS

Allure Magazine: “What Is Bakuchiol? Experts Explain the Benefits of the Natural Alternative to Retinol”

WWD: “Better with Age” – Beautycounter to Debut Anti-aging Skincare Line, Countertime. Our new Countertime collection was just featured in Women’s Wear Daily!!!!

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Please contact me if you have any questions!!

xo,

Bess

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My first baby girl is 7💞😭 Emma you were the best b My first baby girl is 7💞😭 Emma you were the best baby ever (I’m in denial you’re no longer that baby) and have grown into the best big sister. You’re so smart, kind, creative, & fun. You write the best stories & draw the best pictures. You have the biggest heart. And not unlike your sisters, you know exactly what you want and aren’t scared to ask for it🤪 never change, my girl! I love you 💕
🌊🌊🌊 🌊🌊🌊
💙🇺🇸❤️ 💙🇺🇸❤️
A weekend with lots of family & celebrating my cou A weekend with lots of family & celebrating my cousin @lizastephanz wedding🤍🥂
some spring from my camera roll 📸🌸 some spring from my camera roll 📸🌸
Dance recital weekend!💛💛💛 so proud of my little hi Dance recital weekend!💛💛💛 so proud of my little hip hop SpongeBob and ballerina girl!
#ad Light layers x blue hues adding a Spring refre #ad Light layers x blue hues adding a Spring refresh upgrade to our bedroom! Bedding is the perfect way to easily elevate your space with extra cozy vibes ☁️🩵 comment BED and I’ll send you the links!

#wayfaircreator #wayday #bedsure @wayfair @bedsurehome
One step closer to a cottage garden in the yard?🌸✔ One step closer to a cottage garden in the yard?🌸✔️These new edging stones are my latest #lowesfinds - & along with the pea gravel - they are transforming what was once a sad & forgotten space of the yard + really adding to the look of the raised beds we built last year. Comment STONES and I will send you the link to the ones I got!

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