I am so excited to let you all know that I have started a newsletter! I am really looking forward to getting back to writing and my newsletter, Trish Notes, feels like a great place to do that. There’s a chance you might subscribe to my YouTube channel but Trish Notes will be the place for more of my personal thoughts on beauty, what I’m watching, eating, reading and what’s inspiring me in general. So I hope you’ll consider subscribing!
Click here to subscribe to Trish Notes. Thanks!
It’s that time of year again, and I kindly invite you to check out my YouTube video for all of my Black Friday shopping recommendations. If you don’t want to watch the video, you can simply skip that part and jump right to the description box for the codes and dates. I will also add information about more sales as that rolls in over the next day or two.
I hope you all have a lovely holiday season and happy shopping!
XOXO,
Trish
It’s time for the annual Friends and Family sale at Credo! You get 20% off your purchase from October 21st through October 24th, no code necessary! Here’s a list of my tried and true recommendations, as well as what’s on my wishlist.
(As a side note, Josh Rosebrook products are not included in the sale, but in case you want to add one or two of my JR faves to your cart, here they are: Daily Acid Toner, Nutrient Day Cream SPF Tinted, Serum Spray, and Vital Balm Cream Unscented).
MY RECOMMENDATIONS
CLEANSERS
Pai Light Work Rosehip Cleansing Oil
Ranavat Luminous Ceremony Cream Cleanser
Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser
Marie Veronique Pure + EO Free Oil Cleanser
TONERS
Ranavat Royal Tonique Hydrating Jasmine Mist
SERUMS/OILS
Bybi Beauty 1% Bakuchiol Booster
Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Universal Facial Oil
MOISTURIZERS
MASKS
January Labs Moisture Renew Cream/Mask
SUNSCREEN
BODY CARE
Herbivore Coco Rose Body Polish
CV Skinlabs Body Repair Lotion
Eu’Genia Shea Essence of Lavender
One Love Organics Gardenia + Tea Antioxidant Serum
HAIR CARE
Abhati Suisse Nanda Shampoo Bar
Ranavat Mighty Majesty Fortifying Hair Serum
MAKEUP
Westman Atelier Foundation Stick
Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush
Westman Atelier Lit Up Highlight
Westman Atelier Beauty Butter Bronzer
Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting Powder
Tower 28 ShineOn Milky Lip Jelly
MY WISHLIST
Alpyn Beauty PlantGenius Creamy Bubbling Cleanser
Pholk Beauty Glow Replenish Face Wash
Pholk Beauty Aloe Lemon Balm Mist
Alpyn Beauty Wild Nettle & Niacinamide Firming Serum
Mara Evening Primrose + Green Tea Algae Retinol Oil
Ranavat Eternal Reign Renewing Bakuchi Cream
Tower 28 SunnyDays Tinted SPF Sunscreen Foundation
I’m feeling nervous and excited about this, but I’ve changed my Blog, IG and YouTube name!
I love the blending of these two words:
–Flora: All plant life. Also, the name of the Roman goddess of spring and flowering plants, especially wildflowers.
–Esthetic: Concerned with the study of the mind and emotions in relation to the sense of beauty.
My new name more fully encompasses my interests and what I’m passionate about. I hope you like it too! Check out the beginning of this video for a little chat about the change.
XOXO ~Trish
I decided to do my Black Friday roundup on Youtube this year, check it out if you are interested! I will list all of the sales below for quick reference, and of course will update as new sales and info rolls in.
XOXO,
Trish
** Enter the Giveaway for Laurel’s Honey Rose Spice Mask: Sub to my YouTube channel, and leave me a comment over there letting me know what your fave Laurel product is, or what you would like to try.
LIVE BOTANICAL: 25% off with code Trish. 11/26-11/30
–Illuminating Exfoliating Serum
LAUREL SKIN: 20% off with code THANKFUL. 11/27-11/30
5YINA: 20% off with code FF2020. Now through 11/30
CLEAN BEAUTY BOX: 20% off with code GRATITUDE20. 11/24-11/30. GWP on orders $200 or more.
–54 Thrones Beauty Butter and bar soap
MUN SKINCARE: 20% off with code GIFTGLOW. 11/19-11/24
BOXWALLA: Limited Edition Holiday Boxes, while supplies last
CREDO: GWP on orders $125 or more
DETOX: See website for tiered savings
PINK MOON:
– increased donation to 20% from 11/26 9pm EST – 11/29 9pm EST
– increased donation to 12% from 11/29 9:01pm EST through 12/10
Also, check this link for updates on “Pink Friday” deals
HONUA: 20% off Sitewide with code BF20, 25% off 2 products with code BF25, 30% off 3 or more products with code BF30. 11/20-11/30
Gift Sets 20% off with code 20SET: Get Your Glow On, Land Lovers, and Swept Away 11/20-11/30
EARTHWISE BEAUTY: 20% off 11/25-11/29 with code BlackFriday2020. Code also good at PNW Essences
AYELET: 25% off with code BF25. 11/24-11/30.
HEART OF GOLD
What is Vitamin E?
On the surface, vitamin E seems like a simple ingredient. It’s a fat soluble compound, which means it dissolves in fat and oil and is stored in the cell membranes of our bodies. Plant oils, leafy green vegetables, nuts and seeds are great sources of vitamin E, and bears a great deal of research proving its antioxidant and UV photoprotective effects in skincare. But once you start digging a little deeper, you’ll find that vitamin E is quite complex. For starters, vitamin E consists of eight different molecules with similar structures, and is broken down into two classes: tocopherols (α, β, ɣ, and δ) which are saturated forms of vitamin E and tocotrienols (α, β, ɣ, and δ) which are unsaturated. Each one of these eight forms has unique functions, while all being potent antioxidants.
For example, alpha (α) tocopherol is the most predominant form of vitamin E in human skin, fights free radicals and offers the skin protection against harmful UV rays. Gamma (ɣ) tocopherol is also an antioxidant, but provides more anti-inflammatory properties than the alpha-tocopherol form as it has been shown to inhibit the formation of cytokines which are pro-inflammatory biochemicals.
Beta (β) tocopherol is an antioxidant as well, and research shows that it may increase the antioxidant effects of α-tocopherol. Delta (δ) tocopherol is the only bioavailable form of vitamin E as it enters the bloodstream, and along with gamma-tocopherol has cancer preventative activity that alpha-tocopherol alone does not.
Since tocopherols were discovered prior to tocotrienols, tocotrienols are not as well studied, but that is changing since they play an important role in skin health. Tocotrienols are more effective antioxidants than tocopherols while also possessing anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects. As mentioned above, tocotrienols are not saturated which allows them to better distribute in the lipid layers of cell membranes, protect their integrity, and provide increased antioxidant potency.
Vitamin E in Skincare
After learning the basic differences of the types of vitamin E, it seemed like a good idea to talk to skincare formulators for their thoughts on what seems to be an incredibly efficacious ingredient in skincare. Toni Ann Barandon, the creator of Naturallogic, is a firm believer in the power of vitamin E and refers to it as a foundational antioxidant since it repairs, protects, and nourishes the skin. She only utilizes broad spectrum tocopherols in her line, so as to reap the benefits and synergy of the alpha, beta, gamma and delta forms. Sunflower derived vitamin E is her go to, as she prefers its sustainability and high quality as opposed to soy which is commonly genetically engineered.
Barandon also knows that many of her customers prefer to avoid ingredients derived from soy because of allergies and the desire to decrease possible phytoestrogen and/or GMO exposure. She also loves using whole sunflower oil in her products because it offers the full spectrum of tocopherols and has a long shelf life due to its high vitamin E content. Earthwise Beauty‘s creator, Ava Zhan, is also a proponent of sunflower derived vitamin E as she has found that her variety, which is unbleached, undeodorized, and non-GMO certified to be noncomedogenic, even in high percentages.
Other plant oils that are high in vitamin E include avocado, sweet almond, prickly pear seed, argan, pumpkin seed, sesame, jojoba, olive and coconut oils. Cranberry seed oil, another vitamin E rich oil, is the one that creator of Live Botanical, Carolyn McRory, considers her favorite of the lot. She loves utilizing cranberry seed oil because it’s so rich with vitamin E, contains all of its eight forms, and she is able to source it regionally. According to McRory, vitamin E is such a powerful antioxidant that when it’s added to oils, or when it’s already present in an oil in high amounts, it decreases the chance of rancidity and as a result, increases their shelf life.
To clarify, McRory states that vitamin E should not be confused with other preservatives that prevent microbes and fungus from growing in skincare products which are needed whenever water is present in a formula. Nevertheless, if vitamin E is added to an oil blend or a water-based cream, it provides protection and nourishment to the skin while also stabilizing the oils present in the product, a double benefit. It’s important to keep in mind that the stability of a product is multi-faceted, which includes a product’s ability to handle stressors like heat, fluctuations of temperature, exposure to light, and antimicrobial activity. Consequently, vitamin E’s ability to protect oils from going rancid is only one aspect of a product’s stability.
Natural v. Synthetic
It’s important to keep in mind that reading an ingredient list will not always inform you if the vitamin E in your skincare is natural or synthetic, or from what plant it is derived if it is natural (soy or sunflower for example). It’s also interesting to note that natural sources of vitamin E have provided the most consistent data concerning its superior topical efficacy while synthetic Vitamin E derivatives have limited cellular metabolism in the skin thereby reducing its skincare effects.
Therefore, if you want the full skincare benefits of vitamin E, trusting a brand’s claims of using only natural ingredients, or asking the brand if they use naturally sourced vitamin E may be valuable information. Some formulators and brands explicitly state the type of vitamin E used, such as Branadon whose labels read “Mixed Tocopherols (Full Spectrum Non-GMO Vitamin E)”. As customers become more savvy to these distinctions and request this information, hopefully more brands will provide such ingredient list details.
What’s Old is New Again
Vitamin E might not be the “new thing” in skincare right now, but it deserves as much attention as the current ingredient du jour. It has loads of research to back up its reputation for being a highly effective antioxidant, with other benefits like being anti-inflammatory, nurturing, and moisturizing. It’s not always necessary to go chasing after the not-yet-discovered holy grail ingredient, because as Branadon so eloquently said, “the magic is closer than you think it is.”
Products high in Vitamin E:
Live Botanical First Light Brightening Oil Serum and Balancing Whipped Oil
Laurel Skin Antioxidant Serum and Unburden Serum
Earthwise Beauty Resiliency Face Serum, Yasuni Balm, and Nap in the Meadow Face Serum
Naturallogic PHYTO NECTAR Radiance Boosting Facial Oil
Mun Aknari Brightening Youth Serum
References:
Michels, Alexander J. “Vitamin E and Skin Health.” Linus Pauling Institute. January 2, 2019. https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/health-disease/skin-health/vitamin-E
Ashan, Haseeb; Ahad, Amjid; Iqbal, Jahangir; Siddiqui, Wassem A. “Pharmacological potential of tocotrienols: a review.” Nutrition & Metabolism. November 12, 2014. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4247006/
Chiarello-Ebner, Kaylynn. “Goal: Healthy, Hydrated, Youthful Skin.” Whole Foods Magazine. June 14, 2016. https://wholefoodsmagazine.com/haba/features-haba/goal-healthy-hydrated-youthful-skin/
“Stability testing of cosmetics.” Making Cosmetics Inc. https://www.makingcosmetics.com/Stability-Testing-of-Cosmetics_ep_59.html
One of these days I will write something other than a Black Friday shopping post here on my blog.
Really. I will. I’ve got something almost ready to publish that I’ve been working on for months.
But in the meantime, here’s my annual roundup of what Black Friday sales will be tempting me.
Live Botanical: 25% off your order. 11/29/19-12/2/19 with code GRATEFUL25
– Keep an eye out for the Artisan Aromatic Anointing Oils that will be a part of the holiday sale
– Free Shipping on US orders $125+
My Picks: Seasonal Radiance Elixir, Illuminating Exfoliating Serum, First Light Brightening Oil Serum, Greenhouse Glow Antioxidant Mask
Honua Hawaiian Skincare: Save $20 off Holiday Gift Set with code SET20. Save 25% off sitewide with code ALOHA25 on purchase $75+. Free US Shipping all week, no code needed. Codes good 11/27/19-11/30/19.
–Ocean Lovers Holiday Set This set includes two of my favorite Honua products, the Moana mask and the Pa’akai cream cleanser! It also includes the Malu SPF Moisturizer which I love. This set features a beautiful ocean inspired clutch and is pictured above.
–Land Lovers Holiday Set This set includes the ‘Aiana mask, one of my go to clarifying masks, and the ‘Ōlena Beauty Oil which contains Hawaiian turmeric (‘Ōlena) and other native Hawaiian plant oils and extracts. This set features a land inspired clutch.
–Get Your Glow On Set This set includes the Honua hero product, the Aloha Youth serum which is a lovely emulsion (my favorite type of product) and the newest release, the Māhealani Moonlit Glow Balm. This set features a moonlight inspired clutch.
–Honua Minis This mini set includes 15ml trial sizes of Pa’akai Cleanser, Hawaiian Beauty Water, Aloha Youth Serum and ‘Ōlena Beauty Oil. What a fantastic way to explore this beautiful line!
My Other Picks: Moana Mask, Pa’akai Cleansing Cream, Ritual Set
Laurel Skin: Thankful sale, 20% off your order. 11/29/19-12/2/19 with code thankful (Only sale of the year!)
– Free shipping over $100 (not including international shipping)
– Spend $300 and get a free Spiritual Warrior ($80 value)
– Spend $400 and get both the free Spiritual Warrior ($80) + an Antioxidant Serum ($96)
– *Limited Edition Holiday releases that are sure to sell out! California Rose Hydrosol (unique single farm distillation, the most concentrated Rose hydrosol possible due to small batch master distillation), Forest Bath Hydrosol Blend, and Honey Rose Spice Mask.
My Picks: grab those Holiday Hydrosols! Hydrating Elixir I, Antioxidant Serum, Sun Body Oil, Honey Rose Spice Mask
5YINA: 20% off your order until 11/30/19 with code FF2019
– 15% off with code TRISH is good through 12/31/19
My Picks: Grace Hydrolat, Divine Bio-Adaptive Cleanser, Grace Beauty Oil, Divine All Seasons Bio-Cellulose Masks, Guiying Décolletage Treatment
Mun Skin: 20% off your order. 11/28/19-12/2/19 with code BFCM19
My Picks: Anarose Hydrating Toner, Aknari Brightening Youth Serum, Protect+ Revive Moisturizer
Earthwise Beauty and Pacific Northwest Essences : 20% off your order. 11/27/19-12/2/19 with code BLACKFRIDAY2019 (code works at both sites)
My picks: Marshmallow Face Cleanser, Yasuni Face Balm, Hibiscus Tea
Naturallogic: 20% off your order. 11/23/19-12/2/19 with code HOLIDAYMAGIC
-Free Shipping on US orders over $80
-Free Shipping on International orders over $200
-Receive the new ETERNAL EYES eye treatment with orders of $350 or more.
My Picks: Unmask, Flourish Cream Cleanser, Elemental Advanced Hydration Essence
Ayelet Naturals: 20% off your order and free shipping. $50 minimum. 11/29/19-12/2/19 with code BF19
-Free International Shipping on orders over $200
My Picks: Pomp Hydrating Face Toner, Opulence Super Fruits Defense Cream, Active Revitalizing Complexion Serum
The Clean Beauty Box: 20% off the entire store. 11/26/19-12/2/19 with code GRATEFUL20 (*This includes Laurel Skin products through 11/29-12/2 only)
-Get a FREE organic cotton Clean Beauty Essential pouch with orders $35+
-Get a FREE travel-size Evolve Superfinish Polishing Balm with store orders $50+
*while supplies last
My Picks: Pink Light Botanicals Rose Petal Enzyme Mask, One Love Organics Skin Dew Coconut Water Cream, Kahina Antioxidant Mask
Boxwalla: Holiday Bundles
-Pick any THREE Beauty Boxes (US) $149
-Pick any THREE Beauty Boxes (International) $180
-Also, the Heart of Gold Beauty Box is still available, my favorite box of 2019! (SOLD OUT)
Prisma Palette: GWPs and specials
-$5 bonus gift card with every $50 gift card purchased. (through end of the year)
-Orders $75+ will receive two brand new eyeshadow releases. (12/28/19-12/2/19)
-Trios will be available again for $28, for a limited time. (available until they sell out)
My Picks: I have yet to try this brand, but I am wanting to create a green palette for myself! Waterfall and Nori look lovely!
Sigil Scent: $30 off any two perfumes until 11/30/19. Code 30OFFTWO
-Free organic tote bag with purchase of $50+ (add your full priced product and tote bag to cart then use FREETOTE at checkout)
My favorite: Solutio
The Detox Market: 11/26/19-12/1/19. No code needed.
-$15 off $100 order
-$40 off $200 order + free full size Pai Rosehip Oil
-$100 off $400 order + Free full size Pai Rosehip Oil & Free Jade Gemstone Facial Roller
My Picks: Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser, Kahina Eye Serum, Kora Organics Noni Glow Face Balm, Ilia True Skin Serum Foundation, Fitglow Lip Serum in Nudie, Josh Rosebrook Tinted Nutrient Day Cream, Aether Beauty Summer Solstice Palette
I will update as more codes roll in! Happy shopping and Happy Holidays!
XOXO,
Trish
You may notice a couple things. One being, is that one of the last times I posted was last year when I did my holiday sale round-up, and the other is that I have officially changed my blog name to Green Beauty Trish. I made the name change over on Instagram and on my YouTube channel many months ago, but was reluctant to do so over here. But once I realized that anyone searching for scenthive.com would be routed here, I figured I should keep the new name consistent across all of my platforms.
And I do apologize for the lack of blogging activity. I still love natural perfumes and feature them on YouTube where my product reviewing energy has been focused as of late. Sometimes I do dedicated perfume reviews and other times they make an appearance within a broader green beauty discussion. But you can be sure I’m always weaving olfactory thoughts and impressions into my green beauty reviews!
So now let’s get to the sales that are happening this weekend! These are all brands that I adore and either plan to shop at myself, or have shopped at throughout the year.
5YINA: 15% off everything. GWPs described below and automatically added to order, no code needed. Ends Monday 11/26.
-Code is GIVETHANKS
-Spend $150 receive a complimentary sneak peek of the Moonlit Pearl Detox Mask ($55 value)
-Spend $300 receive a Jade Roller + Moonlit Pearl ($137 value)
My picks: Guiying Décolletage Treatment, Grace Beauty Oil, Grace Hydrolat
Art of Organics: Following discounts valid 11/23-11/28
-15% off all subscriptions (applied to first payment only) CODE is AOFAMILY
-Spend up to $75 and get 15% off CODE is THANKS15
-Spend $75+ and get 20% off CODE is THANKS20
-Spend $150 and get 25% off CODE is THANKS25
My picks: Everything Honua, Reverie Hair Milk
Boxwalla: Receive worldwide free shipping on any one-time order that includes Angel Roi luxury vegan handbags and wallets as part of the order. Once you place your order, you will receive a site-wide code for 20% off any future one-time order (exclusions : 2 cycle, 3 cycle & 6 cycle boxes). Promotion lasts through the month of December.
Code is LAUNCHSHIP
My pick: grab a Twelve Beauty Cleansing Cream with your Angela Roi handbag!
Earthwise Beauty and Pacific Northwest Essences : 20% off your order 11/23-11/25
Code is BLACKFRIDAY (code works at both sites)
My picks: Ambrosia del Cerrado, Yasuni Face Balm, Nap in the Meadow, Magical Babassu Face Oil
Flourish: GWP and Free Shipping now through 11/26
-Option #1 When your cart totals $65 enter code: liplotionlove
Receive MiniBar lotion+lip balm ($16 value) set
-Option #2 When your cart totals $150 enter code: everyonelovesminis
Receive LipLoveCollection set AND a MiniBar Lotion Trio set ($59 value/for both)
My picks: Lemongrass Lotion, Rosewood Body Creme, Glossing Drops, Silkening Serum, Lavender Mint Shampoo and Conditioner
Follain: 20% off your purchase with following codes
Black Friday: GETCLEAN Thursday 11/22 (starting midnight EST) to 11/25
Cyber Monday: CYBER20 starting at 2PM EST 11/25-11/27 9am EST
My picks: Saipua soaps, RMS Lip 2 Cheeks, Farmaesthetics Dream Bath Elixir
Honua Skincare: Two offers!
-Our newest collab features the Honua Ritual that you know and love in a stylish, soft and completely splash-proof Aloha Collection travel clutch so your goodies are safe no matter where you are. EVERY Honua Ritual purchase ($148) gets it completely FREE! We have a super limited quantity of these so once they are gone….they are gone. Did we mention this comes with free shipping? Promo code: ALOHABAG
-Double sizes are here! More Honua to Love!
Pa’akai Cleansing Cream – 4oz size – $42
Hawaiian Beauty Water – 4oz size – $42
Aloha Youth Serum – 2oz size – $92
All new BIGS are buy one GET ONE HALF OFF. Promo code: BIGALOHA
My picks: Pa’akai Cleansing Cream, Moana Mask, ‘Aina Mask, Malu Protecting Day Cream SPF 30
In Fiore: purchases over $250 through Monday, November 26, you’ll receive one of our best-selling Fleur Vibrante Instant Radiance compacts ($115 value), an In Fiore Travel Pouch, and a complete sample set of our Made in Japan collection.
My picks: Lustra Illuminating Cleansing Essense, Treate Gentle Cleansing Emulsion, Parfum Solides (I am getting the new Baisers de Jasmin)
Kahina Giving Beauty: 20% off your order through Sunday 11/25
Code is THANKYOU
My picks: Oil Cleanser, Antioxidant Mask and Eye Serum
Live Botanical: 25% off your order. Many items will be marked down for extra savings! 11/23-11/26
Code is PLANTS25
My picks: Aer Brightening Serum, Aer Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Aer Balancing Whipped Oil, Luna Cleansing Oil, Oceania and NW Rainforest Body Creams
Naturallogic: 30% off your order 11/23-11/26. GWP on orders over $100 (Deluxe samples of OMNI Creme and ANCIENT EARTH Micro Exfoliate)
Code is BLACKFRIDAY 11/23-11/25
Code is CYBERMONDAY 11/26
My picks: Flourishing Cleanser, Photo Nectar Oil, Peptide Firming Serum, and Omni Creme
Stark Skincare: Sale going on right now, no code needed! Just head on over because Jess’ products sell out quickly. Sale will go on through the weekend, and possibly longer.
My picks: Petrichor Purifying Tonic and Everlasting Infusion
There are so many exhaustive Black Friday/Cyber Monday roundups out there that I don’t feel like you all need another one. But I thought you might like to see my edited version, or in other words, where I might be shopping this week.
Continue reading “Black Friday Roundup (Edited Version)”
Continue reading “Skylar Perfumes. Keeping it musky.”
scenthive.wordpress.com 