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REÅLEA SKINCARE

Extraordinary Skincare. 100% Natural. Eco-Packaging. Beauty + Healing. Transformative Wellness.

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REÅLEA SKINCARE

REÅLEA SKINCARE

REÅLEA SKINCARE

REÅLEA SKINCARE

REÅLEA SKINCARE

Extraordinary Skincare. 100% Natural. Eco-Packaging. Beauty + Healing. Transformative Wellness.

Extraordinary Skincare. 100% Natural. Eco-Packaging. Beauty + Healing. Transformative Wellness.

Extraordinary Skincare. 100% Natural. Eco-Packaging. Beauty + Healing. Transformative Wellness.

Extraordinary Skincare. 100% Natural. Eco-Packaging. Beauty + Healing. Transformative Wellness.

Rare Earth Alchemy
Rare Earth Alchemy
Rare Earth Alchemy
Rare Earth Alchemy
1 Campaign |
Petaluma, United States
$33,480 USD by 182 backers
$33,085 USD by 179 backers on Aug 7, 2021 with another platform

Introducing REÅLEA ("rey-á-lee-a").

REÅLEA SKINCARE revives the best kept secrets of traditional herbal medicine to offer you unparalleled skincare products that are truly 100% all natural. Look and feel your best while in harmony with the planet. Alchemizing Nature's Kingdoms: Vegetabilia・Mineralia・Animalia.

Long before REÅLEA SKINCARE was a company, the precursor balm to what would become our signature product, AURORA, came into being after alchemist founder Nick's wife Cody gave birth to their beautiful daughter Pepper, who was born several months early by emergency cesarean weighing only 2.2 lbs. Cody asked for help in healing from the procedure, so Nick formulated a topical balm to be maximally effective while also gentle and nourishing. Now, Cody and Pepper are vibrant, healthy, and thriving, and Cody has virtually no detectable scar from the surgery.

 

Combining revived ancient healing practices with groundbreaking research informed by clinical science, we are launching a collection of five truly natural and highly effective alchemical skincare products: from a healing beauty salve, a protective body butter, a relieving balm, a nourishing oil, to a refreshing face mist. Conscious that as a society, we must seriously reframe how new waste materials are generated, REÅLEA SKINCARE is trailblazing the cosmetics industry by offering a refill program for our 100% reusable premium glass jars and bottles. 

The best skincare for your body and for the planet, our collection promotes beautiful, healthy skin and overall well-being. 

  • Each product is handmade with the highest quality natural ingredients, and without synthetic chemicals or artificial preservatives. 
  • Enjoy luxury quality skincare at down-to-earth price point. 
  • Packaged in specialty reusable containers that protect and preserve our purest of ingredients.
  • Everything you need, nothing you don't.
  • Every single ingredient is fantastic for your skin, so a little bit goes a long way.

 

Ingredients: Sal seed butter, sea buckthorn oil, egg yolk oil, tamanu seed oil, beeswax, beeswax esters, vitamin e oil, rose wax, jojoba seed oil, zinc bhasma, calendula flower extract, bulgarian rose essential oil and CO2 extract, omani frankincense essential oil, ethiopian myrrh essential oil, royal hawaiian sandalwood oil, alchemical oil of gold, yuzu (japanese grapefruit) oil, ambergris.

  • Keeps healthy skin at its best. 
  • Promotes deep tissue healing and rejuvenation.
  • Soothes dry skin, rashes, and burns. 
  • Supports healing of scars, spots, damaged cuticles, and nails. 

Offered in a reusable 30 ml violet glass jar to naturally protect and preserve our purest of ingredients. 

How to Use:

  • Mornings and evenings, apply a pea-sized amount to your fingertips and spread gently across the whole face and into the hands and cuticles. 
  • Apply liberally to dry skin, rashes, burns, scars, spots, damaged cuticles, and nails.
  • Dab on your solar plexus, throat, and forehead.  

Ingredients: Sal seed butter, egg yolk oil, rose wax, beeswax, beeswax esters, vitamin e oil, ethiopian frankincense essential oil, afghani galbanum essential oil, bulgarian rose essential oil, egyptian neroli oil, chinese wild orange essential oil, alchemical oil of gold.

Nourish your skin daily with a spectrum of oils that are formulated to mimic what your skin produces naturally. 

  • Applies easily and absorbs readily with no residue. 
  • Subtle pleasing fragrance from plant-based oils that benefit the skin as well as uplift the mind and spirit. 
  • Treat your body to this unique blend of luxurious oils.

Offered in a reusable 100 ml violet glass jar to naturally protect and preserve our purest of ingredients. 

How to Use:  

  • Scoop out a generous portion to apply to your feet, legs, torso, arms, hands, and even face after a shower or bath. 
  • Allow the body butter to absorb before getting dressed. 

 

Ingredients: Jojoba seed oil, sweet almond oil, black cumin seed oil, jamaican black castor seed oil, mimosa floral wax, vitamin e oil, gotu kola essential oil, arnica flower CO2 extract, pseudoginseng extract, lemon balm essential oil and extract, rosemary essential oil, peppermint essential oil, silver bhasma, camphor, mugwort, menthol, black pepper essential oil, high altitude french lavender essential oil, roman chamomile essential oil, angelica root CO2 extract, wild siberian fir essential oil, alchemical oil of silver.

  • Relieves tension and pain in the body. 
  • Promotes deep tissue healing and regeneration. 

Offered in a reusable 50 ml violet glass jar to naturally protect and preserve our purest of ingredients. 

How to Use:

  • Massage a small amount into your feet at a quiet moment, paying attention to reflexology points, for the ultimate in relaxation. 
  • Apply sparingly to your temples before bed for a restful night's sleep. 
  • Rub onto achy knees, elbows, ankles, necks, backs, and wrists for immediate relief. 
  • Apply to strains, bruises, and pulled muscles to speed up recovery and reduce pain. 

 

Ingredients: Watermelon seed oil, jojoba seed oil infused with indianfrankincense, egg yolk oil, olive derived squalane, kukui nut oil, red raspberry seed oil, prickly pear cactus seed oil, carrot seed oil, rosehip CO2 extract, egyptian jasmine essential oil, turkish rose essential oil, australian sandalwood essential oil, ethiopian myrrh essential oil, french helichrysum essential oil, indian champaca CO2 extract, distillate of fossilized amber, moroccan atlas cedarwood essential oil, alchemical oil of gold.

  • Light and absorbent oil with highly prized ingredients. 
  • Use at night around eyes and face, and in hair before bed.
  • The most hypnotic and long-lasting of all of our fragrances.

Offered in a reusable 30 ml violet glass bottle with dropper to naturally protect and preserve our purest of ingredients. 

How to Use: 

  • Apply drops to the palms of your hand to work into your hair and around your face, especially under the eyes.
  • Carry in your handbag and enjoy throughout the day or reserve a special place on your nightstand to apply before sleep.
  • A dropperful in the hand makes it easy to share the unique sensual experience with friends and family—a sure way to spread happiness and health!

 

Ingredients: Hydrosols of lemon balm, neroli, frankincense and myrrh, with colloidal silver and alchemical oil of gold. 

  • A blend of fresh botanical hydrosols of lemon balm, neroli, frankincense, and myrrh.
  • Fortified with alchemical preparations of gold and silver to elevate and protect. 
  • Refreshing anytime pick-me-up.

Offered in a reusable 100 ml violet glass spray bottle to naturally protect and preserve our purest of ingredients. 

How to Use: 

  • Spritz your face throughout the day to refresh your spirit and revitalize your inner state. 
  • Use liberally on your face and allow briefly to dry before applying Aurora or Astrum. 

 

Reducing waste is a critical issue in the fight against climate change and human survival. Recycling is no doubt better than the landfill but it still has a significant carbon footprint. Here at REÅLEA SKINCARE, we're striving to do things different. We invest extra in our product containers in several ways with the objective for all of them to be REUSED either by you as the customer or us as the business. We also use COMPOSTABLE cardboard cartons, soy plant-based ink with no VOC's on upcycled paper made from sugar cane byproduct material called bagasse which contains 0% tree.

  • All our skincare product containers are made from special violet glass which is protective and preservative of living essences
  • Tight sealing, easy to open durable lids
  • Durable ceramic printed labels
  • Precious metal 18k gold ink
  • Talismanic minimalist design

Note, as alchemists, we respect gold - the incorruptible metal. Gold possesses the unique property of being so extraordinarily malleable that the gold leaf used on the label is a mere fraction of a micron thick. We also believe that in order to meet the challenges of climate change, as a society we must attitudinally change as well as materially--and the simple act of a customer practicing their own reuse of appropriate containers leads to the overall shift in holistic consciousness needed.

Violet purple color protects the biophotonic energy of products stored within its glass. Violet glass is the only glass known to offer this important protection, assuring that the smell, color, bioenergy and our products' other vital properties remain preserved longer. Violet glass’ inherent properties filter out the more damaging rays of the visible light spectrum while also uniquely allowing the beneficial portions of the UVA and infrared light waves in, keeping the products inside fresher for a longer period of time. Violet glass also acts as a barrier, preventing the loss of biophotons from the product stored within, making preservatives less necessary. Tests have shown that products stored in violet glass keep their distinctive qualities for extended periods of time, sometimes even for years. The sooner a product is consumed the better, but it will still have benefited from the energy-enhancing properties of the violet glass. 

Our empty jars appear purple against the sun, and with the gold symbols illuminated look very cool! Nothing better for storing living materials such as seeds, flowers, herbs, medicines, foods, topicals, and oils... Get creative & share the love to educate and inspire others on how you REUSE your REÅLEA SKINCARE container! #reuserealea 

 

Finding skincare that keeps your body in vibrant, healthy balance—this has long been a quest of greatest personal necessity shared by both founders of REÅLEA SKINCARE, Nick and Crispin. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Type I Diabetes, respectively, meant both men have journeyed far outside of clinical Western medicine to keep themselves thriving. Tired of the underperformance, misinformation, and wasteful practices of many so-called “natural” products— with hidden fillers and pollutant-causing binders—they decided to formulate their own line of results-driven and truly natural skincare. Skincare that doesn’t harm its users nor the Earth; made purely with ingredients from Nature that are fantastic for human health. 

 

Rare Earth Alchemy, Inc. dba REÅLEA SKINCARE (pronounced "rey-á-lee-a") is a California benefit corporation following responsible business practices in creating world-class alchemical goods. We are dedicated to improving human health and furthering the alchemical arts. With Nick's training in Classics and Medieval Middle Eastern history, and Crispin's wide ranging esoteric experience, we are equipped with the language and knowledge to access formulas, philosophies, and methods that lie outside the domain of what is attainable to most. We believe that holistic wellness is achieved by the combination of great products and great practices. 

 

We have a vision of creating a renaissance of environmentally harmonious alchemical products with verifiable results for the modern age. As a new business, we’re taking steps towards this vision and inviting support to achieve it. We currently have sampled our skincare products with more than 500 people ranging in age from 1 to 80 years old receiving extremely encouraging results. We have conducted feedback surveys and interviewed small focus groups. We have produced and tested many versions, refining our formulas to optimize efficacy, absorption, storage, consistency, color, and fragrance. Reaching our goal of $25,000 enables us to fulfill all the campaign orders and launch our online store.

 

"I use Aurora every night before bed. It makes me feel like royalty." -- Meredith Rom, Host of Rising Women Leaders, Petaluma, CA

"Your cream healed my cracked fingers overnight. And my skin feels so smooth." --Jonathan A, San Francisco, CA

"I love these aromatic and soothing products! After using Tenebris and Aurora after hip surgery, my skin is now surprisingly silky and smooth. Amazingly, with the combination of nature, nurture and their signature alchemy, the scar is barely visible! I also use the oil Astrum as a facial moisturizer for my dry skin. It has a subtle fragrance with a hint of lavender. Delicious! I am 73 years old." -- Laurel, San Geromino, CA

"Aurora - love the scent, and the way the fragrance develops after exposure to skin and body heat; my face feels softer, and the dark circles under my eyes have faded; my skin tone is more even; softens lips and cuticles; and absorbs quickly without feeling oily or greasy. A small amount goes a long way." -- Popsy K, Washington, D.C.

"The first time I tried Aurora, the weird red mark on my face that I thought was some kind of inevitable aging thing and had long given up on, disappeared in three days. I seriously recommend this stuff."-- Sara G, MA

"I have always suffered from dry skin and cracking skin on my finger tips, and it usually involves me wrapping them in band aids for days with moisturizers. When I used Aurora it healed the crack overnight, and in the morning there was no sign of any skin damage or dryness." -- Mike K, Seattle, WA

"The facial mist immediately refreshed my spirit. It was palpable. Meridiem immediately sunk into my skin on my hands. Wow. The scent is very grounding. Visibly already improved my very dry hands. I have very sensitive psoriatic dry skin. " -- Munpriya S, Portland, OR

"Now after using Aurora and Meridiem for several weeks, my skin is totally healed and even hyper-pigmentation from psoriasis is totally gone." -- Munpriya S, Portland, OR

"Aurora is doing really well for my face. It's definitely very hydrating and since using it, I haven't needed to use my other creams which is a really good sign. I usually have to put on creams several times a day due to the very dry cold and windy environment where I live at 9,000 ft in the Rocky Mountains." -- Ruth M., Crestone, CO

"These are THE BEST for healing, scars & burns ~ I am amazed & grateful." -- Braden K, Maui, HI

"We gave your sample to an elderly lady friend of ours who immediately felt her entire spiritual vibration lifted by the product." -- Michael Z, Petaluma, CA

"I wanted to tell you that we adore your Aurora cream...used it only once on my baby's eczema behind his ears and it was gone. I had terrible poison oak starting on my hands and feet last week and after using the Aurora it's totally gone. You're doing God's work!!" -- Elyse, Mendocino, CA

"Subtle, fresh, bright scent. I like the weight of Astrum for both hair and face - it soaks in and feels soft to the touch but not oily. Lighter than some face oils I've tried, not heavy or lingering. Appearance of less dry skin and hair (ends only)." -- Betsy E, Petaluma, CA

"The products are so nice! My skin is super happy, feels very dewy and healthy. I use the Aurora balm every day, morning and night. I use the oil at night on my eyes." -- Sarah C, Berkley, CA

"Aurora is pure MAGIC! It is a sublime blend of potency, nourishment and exquisite beauty. The skin literally wants to feast on the banquet of subtle scents, texture and flavors that humans long to 'taste'. It helps remind skin - our largest organ - what it is truly capable of being, feeling and looking." -- Steve S, Alameda, CA

 

Orders of your Perks in the form of our skincare products will be ready in their completed packaging and delivered to you by November 2021 or before. We will post regular updates.

 

NICK GROSSENBACHER (pictured on right)

Our Head of Product is Nick Grossenbacher. He is an alchemist, product formulator, herbalist, historian and bookbinder. Nick has immersed himself in studies of herbalism and traditional healing with regional experts throughout the world, and is a graduate of the Spagyricus School of Alchemy in Washington under esteemed alchemist and chemist Robert Bartlett. Nick's studies of traditional medicine have taken him to India, the Middle East, the Balkans, Guatemala and Scotland. He holds a B.A. in History from the University of Southern California and an M.A. in Medieval Middle Eastern History from the University of Washington.

As an academic historian, Nick fell in love with the exploration of ancient and early modern medicinal texts. But his curiosity yearned for more than dry academic knowledge—he began to recreate the centuries-old practices at home, breathing new life into them. The early balms worked amazingly well. So he embarked on a years-long journey towards a mastery of the long-forgotten techniques. The exceptional formulations you see today have been guided by these ancient principles and philosophies, combined with the rigor of modern laboratory techniques. 

Nick was turned on to the alchemical tradition as a result of a profound dream rich with alchemical symbolism. He initially approached alchemy through the lens of academic study, given his background as a historian, but over time began to put theory to practice and eventually found the Spagyricus School. Nick's training in Classics and Medieval Middle Eastern history have equipped him with the skills necessary to access formulas, philosophies, and methods that lie outside the domain of what is accessible to most modern students of the art.

CRISPIN CLARKE

As a longtime non-violence educator, clinical mental health leader, and Hatha yoga teacher, Crispin works to heal and nourish communities. Coming most recently from a several-years venture in digital health, Crispin co-founded REÅLEA with Nick in 2020. He leads the business development and strategic vision, helping to guide REÅLEA as an instrument of communal health and environmental action. He directly experienced the efficacy of Nick's products in a striking fashion when he used a precursor to the currently available version of Aurora to heal his skin from the constant minor wounds where he has to wear an insulin pump due to his Type 1 Diabetes. He holds a B.A. in Sociology & Anthropology from Swarthmore College, PA.

 

The funds raised are guaranteed first to be used for manufacturing, packaging and delivering the perks you order. Funds raised above the base goal of $25,000 will be used to create even more awesome products for our backers and soon thereafter for our customers in the open market. REÅLEA founders and a family friend have invested $60,000 of their own capital into product research & development, laboratory equipment, facility space, materials, design, legal, accounting, marketing and operational infrastructure. It will cost approximately $25,000 to manufacture and package the 1,000 units of our first five products for all our supporters and then launch our online store. This is our base goal. We would like to go above and beyond — reaching $50,000 would enable us to launch a refill program for our products' glass containers. If we reach $75,000 to $100,000, we will be able to accelerate the creation of future REÅLEA SKINCARE products including in different categories such as nutritional supplements. We are currently working on a new eye cream using green coffee bean oil as well as an unscented healing balm, a massage oil, and a men's beard butter. Thank you so much for your support!

 

Risks & Challenges

As all startup consumer brands, we face stiff competition to excel in the market and will have to work hard to serve our customers but we are dedicated to do so. In the beauty and wellness market, we believe that we have something truly unique and effective to offer. Based on the powerful positive responses we have received, we are confident in our innovative and potent alchemical approach and in the standout performance of our products. We have an advantage in that our products are entirely made by us in our alchemical laboratory and we are not dependent upon any technical third parties. The logistics of our planned container refill program do present a challenge to do in a cost-effective and easy to do way, but for the sustainability of our life on the Earth: it's worthwhile and we hope the trend is picked up across the cosmetics industry. We will provide custom mailer boxes for sets of purchased products and then sanitize and recirculate the returned jars and bottles at our facility and warehouse.

 

Other Ways You Can Help

Please follow us across social media @realeaskincare

  • Tell your friends & family about us
  • Comment and tag us @realeaskincare across social media
  • Watch out for our new blog on Medium
  • Send us your sample product reviews to post
  • Take before and after photos when you start using the products and let us know how it's going
  • Connect with us to share any feedback or suggestions

Thank you!!!

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IMBER, face mist

IMBER, face mist

$27 USD $33 USD (18% off)
IMBER by REÅLEA: a refreshing botanical-mineral mist that uplifts the spirit; 3.3 oz (100 ml). Ingredients: Hydrosols of lemon balm, neroli, frankincense and myrrh, with colloidal silver and oil of gold. Packaging: REUSABLE violetglass bottle with 18k gold ceramic label and compostable carton showing full ingredients and with instructions.
Included Items
  • IMBER, face mist; 3.3 oz
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MERIDIEM, body butter

MERIDIEM, body butter

$45 USD $55 USD (18% off)
MERIDIEM: Protective body butter with botanicals to counteract the effects of pollution; 3.3oz. Ingredients: Sal seed butter, egg yolk oil, rose wax, beeswax, vitamin e oil, frankincense essential oil, galbanum essential oil, rose essential oil, neroli oil, wild orange essential oil, oil of gold. See main page for full ingredients & on packaging.
Included Items
  • MERIDIEM, body butter, 3.3 oz
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TENEBRIS, soothing balm

TENEBRIS, soothing balm

$55 USD $65 USD (15% off)
TENEBRIS: Nourishing relief balm to soothe aches and promote restful sleep; 1.7 oz (50 ml). Ingredients: Jojoba seed oil, sweet almond oil, black cumin seed oil, black castor seed oil, mimosa floral wax, gotu kola essential oil, arnica flower CO2 extract, lemon balm essential oil, and many more! See main page for full ingredients and on packaging.
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  • TENEBRIS, soothing balm; 1.7oz
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AURORA, universal salve

AURORA, universal salve

$60 USD $70 USD (14% off)
AURORA: Rich beauty and healing salve for all skin; 1 oz (30 ml). Highly moisturizing. Face or night cream; use for targeted areas of concern. Ingredients: Sal seed butter, egg yolk oil, tamanu seed oil, beeswax, rose wax, zinc bhasma, frankincense essential oil, sandalwood oil, oil of gold, and many more! See main page for details & on packaging.
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  • AURORA, universal salve; 1 oz
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ASTRUM, beauty oil

ASTRUM, beauty oil

$85 USD $95 USD (10% off)
ASTRUM: a floral-infused oil for radiant face and hair; 1 oz (30 ml) bottle with dropper. Nourishing, light, absorbent, lingering exotic fragrance. Ingredients: Watermelon seed oil, olive derived squalane, kukui nut oil, red raspberry seed oil, prickly pear cactus seed oil, helichrysum, myrrh, champaca, & many more! See main page for details.
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  • ASTRUM, beauty oil; 1 oz
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REÅLEA Three Balms

REÅLEA Three Balms

$150 USD $190 USD (21% off)
This therapeutic health & beauty bundle covers your entire body & promotes long-term health & well-being. Our handcrafted, freshly made balms nourish & protect your skin, relieve pain & tension in your muscles & joints, soothe & rejuvenate tired muscles, & promote deep sleep. Look & feel amazing with the best skincare for your body & the planet!
Included Items
  • MERIDIEM, body butter, 3.3 oz
  • TENEBRIS, soothing balm; 1.7oz
  • AURORA, universal salve; 1 oz
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AURORA Quarterly Subscription

AURORA Quarterly Subscription

$200 USD $280 USD (28% off)
This handcrafted healing balm keeps your skin at its best. Enjoy a freshly made jar of AURORA every 3 months for 1 year for long-term skin health. Aurora is concentrated so a little goes a long way when moisturizing your face. Aurora soothes and heals dry, cracked cuticles & soothes minor wounds & burns. Works like magic in reducing scarring.
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  • AURORA, universal salve; 1 oz (4)
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REÅLEA Flagship Collection

REÅLEA Flagship Collection

$250 USD $318 USD (21% off)
Your entire body and skin will thank you! This bundle is your secret weapon for healthy, radiant skin, deep & restful sleep, & an overall feeling of well-being. Nourish, protect, and rejuvenate your skin, and soothe & rejuvenate tired muscles. This is the best skincare for your body & the planet & you will look and feel your best. You deserve it!
Included Items
  • IMBER, face mist; 3.3 oz
  • MERIDIEM, body butter, 3.3 oz
  • TENEBRIS, soothing balm; 1.7oz
  • AURORA, universal salve; 1 oz
  • ASTRUM, beauty oil; 1 oz
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Relieve & Moisturize  10 Pack

Relieve & Moisturize 10 Pack

$450 USD $610 USD (26% off)
Nourish your body through the skin from head to toe with MERIDIEM body butter and soothe achy muscles with TENERBIS healing balm. You can spread the Realea love with this 10 pack and introduce family & friends to therapeutic skin care that’s good for your skin and the planet! Relieves tension and pain in the body and promotes deep tissue healing.
Included Items
  • MERIDIEM, body butter, 3.3 oz (4)
  • TENEBRIS, soothing balm; 1.7oz (6)
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Beauty Companion 10 Pack

Beauty Companion 10 Pack

$500 USD $664 USD (24% off)
The ultimate hydration & rejuvenation beauty pack that your skin will thank you for. AURORA nourishes, repairs & smoothes your skin, ASTRUM's light oil provides complementary moisturizing & reduces redness & plumps fine lines. IMBER rejuvenates! Spread the REÅLEA love and introduce family & friends to the most in therapeutic beauty skin care.
Included Items
  • IMBER, face mist; 3.3 oz (3)
  • AURORA, universal salve; 1 oz (4)
  • ASTRUM, beauty oil; 1 oz (3)
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