Wow, long time, no see! I have kind of a cool story to tell, but at times it's not cool... if that makes sense haha! I know it's been a while since I've blogged, but I'm hoping this will spark some fire in my gut, and I'll start again! Let's get rolling with the Stone & Tumble Smoothing Serum. I didn't know much about this company when they contacted me, but I figured it was worth a try, as my skin is so weird sometimes that I need help every once in a while...
The ingredients in this serum are labeled "clean beauty." While I'm not up on all the buzzwords for stuff, I'm assuming that means good things - I admit to not putting much stock in buzzwords. I can tell you that it's not gritty or slimy, and it feels super smooth on the skin.
- Cardiospermum has been tested and shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Very effective against irritation, redness, and itchiness. Also prevents moisture loss and is well tolerated by even the most sensitive skin.
- Echium Plantagineum is rich in fatty acids (linolenic and stearidonic) that make it a wonderful moisturizer. It helps repair the skin’s protective barrier, which improves hydration and reduces roughness.
- Sweet Almond contains a blend of Vitamin A, E, Omega-3 fatty acids and Zinc. It is anti-inflammatory and helps with puffiness, evens out skin tone, helps dissolve excess oil, and improve cell turnover.
- Sunflower Seed Oil is noncomedogenic and won't clog pores. Is effective for combatting skincare issues like acne, inflammation, general redness and irritations of the skin.
So I see the Sunflower Seed Oil combats inflammation and irritations - score one for me because of what I'm about to tell you......
I initially tested this serum for my pre-requisite two weeks. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It made my skin feel silky smooth, and I had zero issues. I have to be careful with what I put on my face because I have a contact allergy to Citric Acid (and we assumed only Citric Acid, but ya know). In the meantime, I got a second skin product to review, and I waited about a week before trying it.
Suffice to say even tho that second product didn't have Citric Acid, I had a bad reaction. Like over my whole face - see the photo below on the left. I'm very self conscious about showing this out here, but, ya know, it's something that needs done to prove something. I didn't think it was the product at first because there was no Citric Acid. I immediately stopped using the product and rested for about a week, using the Stone & Tumble Soothing Serum during that time. My skin calmed back down.
I started a second trial of the skin care product, thinking maybe it would be different, maybe there was an outside something or other that has affected my skin, not the product - it wasn't. I was right back where I been the week before, again stopping use and doubling down on the Stone & Tumble. Current me is on the right below - completely back to normal.
Now, this may seem like a ringing endorsement for Stone & Tumble Smoothing Serum, and it is. I've not had a product completely take care and/or clear up of one of my reaction in less than a week before. When I've had reactions this bad, it's not uncommon for me to go a month without relief. So would I recommend this product? Absolutely. Will I purchase it when my bottle runs out? Absolutely.
DISCLAIMER: Some products used in this post were provided to me by the company for consideration. This blog is written and edited by me, and the opinions are not influenced in any way and are not compensated. Please read this post for more information.
