Is It Worth The Money?

Green beauty has come a long way, but somewhere along that way it seems that the words green and luxury have become synonymous. I’ve written my share of budget beauty posts, but I can’t help but notice prices on seemingly ordinary green brands keep climbing higher. While I get that quality, fair trade, biodynamically grown (insert every buzzword) ingredients cost more money, it’s also hard to swallow dropping $260 on a face mask or $80 on a cleanser that will be in contact with my skin for all of 30 seconds.

That’s not to say I don’t splurge on certain products here and there, but the products that give me the most satisfaction are the ones that are priced well and perform phenomenally. These aren’t budget products really, but instead, these are products that to me are fairly priced for what you get and I have no problem repurchasing these items over and over again.

Kjaer Weis Cream Blush

Gorgeously chic inside and out, this blush looks just as pretty sitting out on your vanity as it does applied to your cheeks. They have the best colors and Kjaer Weis always gives a great finish that stays all day. As much as I love their beautiful compacts, you can save some money by purchasing the refill size and putting it in a Z-Palette. It’s $56 for the whole compact, but $32 for the refill size.

Balancing Whipped Oil by Live Botanical

The Blue Tansy + Babassu Balancing Whipped Oil is such a beautiful product and formulated with soothing botanical ingredients. Anytime my skin needs a little TLC or it seems inflamed and breakout prone, I apply a little of this to calm everything and balance my skin. At just a fraction of the price of other all-natural soothing balms, this is quite a steal and worth every cent at $32. Use code MAISONPUR for 15% off at their site.

Josh Rosebrook Active Enzyme Exfoliator

Are you tired of me talking about this product yet? It’s seriously so good. It makes my skin feel like I just had the best facial and I can’t stop touching my smooth, soft skin! The Active Enzyme Exfoliator works best when you leave it on as a face mask first. It’s a nice treat for your skin once a week or so. At $65, it’s not cheap, but it does last a while and really is one of the most transformative products I’ve used on my skin.

Agent Nateur Holi (oil) Refining Youth Serum

Agent Nateur is notorious for their stringent ingredient standards. This serum includes only the best quality, non-GMO ingredients, including nutrients like a special patented French calcium and vitamin c. They’ve formulated the ingredients into one of the best face oils that I’ve tried. It’s thick but somehow feels light after I’ve applied it. A little goes a long way and my skin always feels smooth and soft for hours after applying it. This is the most expensive product on the list, but if you’re looking to make your money count, investing in a high end serum or moisturizer will give your skin the most benefits (more so than other products like cleansers, that have considerably less contact with your skin). At $120 it’s certainly a splurge, but worth the money for what you get.

Leahlani Bless Aromatherapy Essence

I can’t get enough of this! Bless Aromatherapy Essence quickly became a favorite of mine and though I’m still on my first bottle, I see myself happily repurchasing this beautiful, calming scent many times over. It’s pretty, very soft and perfect to wear every day. For $72 it’s on par with other fragrances out there price-wise (even slightly less than some conventional fragrances), but it has clean ingredients and a scent that’s hard not to love.

Hyaluronic Acid Serum by Live Botanical

Another one from Live Botanical! This is one I use every single day. This serum is so versatile. You can use it as a toner (it’s very light) or mix it in with other serums or oils to supercharge your other products. Mixing this in helps to pull more moisture into your skin and can create emulsions that absorb more readily into your skin. For $30 this is a steal! You can also use code MAISONPUR for 15% off on their site.

Spot any favorites? What products do you think are worth the money?

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