Today's item is something I simply cannot live without anymore. Because this is a moisturizer, background skin information is definitely necessary in order for you to decide if you want to try it. I'm very self conscious about my skin, because I'm very prone to breakouts. For the longest time my routine has been drugstore: I don't care much what face wash I use, Neutrogena alcohol-free toner, Clearasil maximum strength acne spot treatment (the key!!), and Neutrogena oil-free moisturizer for sensitive skin. My skin is oily, and I say it's sensitive but I guess I'm not too sure. So, I'm always on the lookout for new products to try out, Etsy or otherwise (fyi, a regiment of only Lush products gave me the worst breakout month ever, Bath & Body Works' Wexler face wash felt the best but was too expensive, and DHC's acne pack started out strong but quickly went downhill).
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| The contents of a new pot.. filled to the brim! |
My routine really hasn't changed much. Whenever I stray and those little red bumps appear, I go right back to what I know works. In fact, when I first purchased
Bunny Butt Apothecary's
Complexion Zen cream, I broke out within a day or two BUT I later figured out that this was because I thought this cream could double as a spot treatment and a moisturizer. No no no, still need the Clearasil. A month after my initial rejection, I gave the Complexion Zen another shot (WITH Clearasil.. the hunt for an alternative to that still continues) and I am sooooo glad that I did.
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| About how much I use at a time.. my fingers look gross... |
The cream is pretty thick and comes in pots of 2 ounces, which should tide you over for about a month. You don't need much but it's okay if you use a lot (I scoop out more than I should, probably). I apply it over my spot treatment in the morning and usually at night (sometimes I get lazy at night though..). For such thick stuff, it absorbs very easily into skin and dries rather matte, not greasy at all. I've been using it for 3 months and my skin is wonderfully smooth and soft, especially my cheeks! Of course I still get the occasional pimple, but not to any extent where I worry. So it works, and the price isn't too bad at all at $10 a pot.
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| In action! Exhibit A: as it goes on... |
I really don't have any complaints about the product or the seller. When I first got the cream I thought the scent of cloves was a little too strong, but after using it daily for 3 months, I don't even notice it (and I had to rack my brain to remember if it was indeed this product that had the clove-y smell). Shipping can take up to a week or two, I guess depending on when you order the item, but Bunny Butt does send tracking through Paypal. Also, it needs to be said --
Bunny Butt Apothecary, CUTEST name ever, everyone loves bunny butts!! Their business cards and product labels are also seriously cute and funny.
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| In action! Exhibit B: completely absorbed.. note it's not shiny :) |
In short, this
Complexion Zen Clarifying Cream from
Bunny Butt Apothecary is now a valued addition to my facial regimen. As with all Etsy products and sellers, look through the feedback for more reviews and you'll see that this item's are all positive. If you're looking for a handmade alternative to your current moisturizer, it's definitely worth a go!
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| Warning: contains tea tree and lavender!! <3 |
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