Review – LUXE Botanics Aurora Radiance Discovery Kit

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Founded by Jené Roestorf, a South African biological scientist and global ingredient hunter, LUXE Botanics is a range of potent, high performance skincare formulated with the planet’s most transformative botanicals.

LUXE Botanics is a targeted skincare line that features Global Botanical oils whose molecular structure mimics, balances and protects our skin. Scientifically researched, Marula nut oil from Kenya, Camu Camu berry extract from Brazil, and Kigelia africana fruit extract from Malawi deliver antioxidant protection, prevent trans epidermal water loss and provide antibacterial benefit. Only the highest grade, nutrient dense, organic and wild harvested oils are sourced through fair-trade alliances to support local communities while safeguarding the environment.

LUXE Botanics – Aurora Radiance Discovery Kit

Revive your natural glow with our Aurora Radiance Discovery Kit. Perfect for lacklustre and environmentally damaged skin, this kit features an introduction to our reparative, Vitamin C rich, CAMU Brightening and replenishing MARULA Hydrating lines. Overflowing with active antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, this hyper-targeted selection is scientifically formulated to botanically revive your dull and depleted complexion, leaving skin invigorated and vibrant. Our award winning Kit design includes a reuseable aluminium tin and our Organic Cleansing Cloth. 

The Aurora Radiance Discovery Kit includes:

  • 15ml | 0.51oz MARULA Hydrating Pre Cleanser
  • 15ml | 0.51oz CAMU Brightening Cleanser
  • 15ml | 0.51oz CAMU Brightening Mist
  • 5ml | 0.17oz CAMU Brightening Serum
  • 7ml | 0.34oz CAMU Brightening Moisturiser
  • 1 Custom LUXE Botanics Aluminium Tin
  • Organic Cotton and Bamboo hand-sewn muslin cloth
LUXE Botanics – Marula Hydrating Pre-Cleanser

Marula Hydrating Pre Cleanser gently dissolves makeup, dirt, excess oil, pollution and other pore clogging impurities without disrupting skin’s delicate natural lipid barrier. This silky, skin softening blend of marula, jojoba and rosehip oils perfectly purify and prime skin to receive further treatment.

Ingredients:

Capric/ Caprylic Triglycerides, Sclerocarya birrea (Marula) Kernel Oil†, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Ribes nigrum (Blackcurrant) Seed Oil*, Rosa canina (Rosehip) Seed Extract, Citrus reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) Oil. Naturally occurring components of essential oils: Citral, citronellol, geraniol, limonene, linalool

*Certified Organic †Wild Harvested 

Warning: Contains nut oil.

This oil cleanser is a great first step in my double-cleansing routine. The consistency is light and it absorbs well into the skin. It also has a lovely uplifting citrus scent.

Gently massage 3-4 pumps onto dry face and neck, starting in light circular motions around the eye area to remove eye makeup. Rinse with warm water. A warm muslin cloth or konjac sponge adds a luxurious touch prior to cleansing.

The muslin cloth included is one of the best I’ve tried so far. My skin feels super soft, smooth and clean afterwards.

LUXE Botanics – Camu Brightening Cleanser

Purify skin with Camu Brightening Cleanser, a smooth, light weight cream cleanser that gently lifts dirt, exces oil and other impurities, without disrupting skin’s delicate lipid barrier. Camu Camu and green tea extracts brighten and refine tone while coconut extracts, chamomile and cucumber calm and soothe, revealing a radiant and refreshed complexion.

Ingredients:

Water/ Aqua/ Eau, Myrciaria dubia (Camu Camu) Fruit Extract*, Coco Glucoside, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cucumis sativus (Cucumber) Extract, Vegetable Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Matricaria recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Juniperus virginiana (Cedar Wood) Oil, Aniba rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Salvia officinalis (Sage) Oil, Commiphora myrrha (Myrrh) Resin Extract, Cymbopogon martini (Palmarosa) Oil, Cupressus sempervirens (Blue Cypress) Oil, Pogostemon cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Oil, Rosa centifolia (Rose) Flower Oil, Matricaria recutita (German Chamomile) Flower Oil, Citrus aurantium amara (Neroli) Flower Oil, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate. Naturally occurring components of essential oils: Citral, citronellol, eugenol, farnesol, geraniol, limonene, linalool

*Certified Organic 

Warning: May contain nut oil. 

The consistency of this cleanser is light and creamy and it feels lovely on the skin. It has a lovely floral citrusy scent. Gently massage 2-3 pumps onto wet face and neck after removing makeup and impurities with Luxe Botanics Marula Hydrating Pre Cleanser. Rinse with warm water.

My skin feels fresh, clean and soft afterwards.

LUXE Botanics – Camu Brightening Mist

Hydrate, illuminate and plump skin with Camu Brightening Mist, a refreshing spray all day toner bursting with vitamin C, sodium hyaluronate and Damascus rose water. An ideal pre treatment primer, a single spritz prepares skin for maximum serum absorption, gives skin an instant antioxidant boost and delivers a dewy glow.

Ingredients:

Rose damascena (Rose) Flower Water*, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Myrciaria dubia (Camu Camu) Fruit Extract*, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate, Juniperus virginiana (Cedar Wood) Oil, Aniba rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Salvia officinalis (Sage) Oil, Commiphora myrrha (Myrrh) Resin Extract, Cymbopogon martini (Palmarosa) Oil, Cupressus sempervirens (Blue Cypress) Oil, Pogostemon cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Oil, Rosa centifolia (Rose) Flower Oil, Matricaria recutita (German Chamomile) Flower Oil, Citrus aurantium amara (Neroli) Flower Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate. Naturally occurring components of essential oils: Citral, citronellol, eugenol, farnesol, geraniol, limonene, linalool

*Certified Organic 

Camu Camu works synergistically with Damascus rose water to calm, soothe and quell imperfections. Sodium hyaluronate delivers a flood of hydration to replenish, plump and enliven skin’s appearance

This comes out as a fine mist on the skin. It hydrates, soothes and refreshes the skin and has a lovely floral scent.

LUXE Botanics – Camu Brightening Serum

A hyper targeted treatment to revitalise dull, sun damaged skin, Camu Brightening Serum is a light, easily absorbable oil loaded with potent vitamin C and free radical fighting CoQ10, ferulic acid and tea extracts. Sodium hyaluronate and squalane plump and protect, revealing a naturally luminous glow.

Ingredients:

Myrciaria dubia (Camu Camu) Fruit Extract*, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Limnanthes alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil*, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Squalane, Lecithin, Ubiquinone, Water/ Aqua/ Eau, Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract*, Camellia sinensis (Darjeeling Black Tea) Leaf Extract*, Camellia sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract*, Aspalathus linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract*, Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Ferulic Acid, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Juniperus virginiana (Cedar Wood) Oil, Aniba rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Salvia officinalis (Sage) Oil, Commiphora myrrha (Myrrh) Resin Extract, Cymbopogon martini (Palmarosa) Oil, Cupressus sempervirens (Blue Cypress) Oil, Pogostemon cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Oil, Rosa centifolia (Rose) Flower Oil, Matricaria recutita (German Chamomile) Flower Oil, Citrus aurantium amara (Neroli) Flower Oil, Althaea officinalis (Marshmallow) Leaf/ Root Extract*, Avena sativa (Oat) Seed Extract*, Sorbitan Searate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate. Naturally occurring components of essential oils: Citral, citronellol, eugenol, farnesol, geraniol, limonene, linalool

*Certified Organic 

The consistency of this serum is light with a creamy feel. It has the same lovely floral scent as the other Camu products. It spreads easily on the skin and absorbs well without any greasy residue. It gives my skin a boost, leaving it plump, soft, brighter and hydrated.

LUXE Botanics – Camu Brightening Moisturiser

Revitalise skin’s natural luminosity with this buttery soft moisturising cream infused with vitamin C rich Camu Camu. Potent concentrations of this Amazonian superfruit supports cellular energy to fade the appearance of dark spots, repair the look and feel of environmental damage and reveal a vibrant, glowing complexion.

Ingredients:

Myrciaria dubia (Camu Camu) Fruit Extract*, Water/ Aqua/ Eau, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Vitis vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil*, Capric/ Caprylic Triglycerides, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter)*, Vegetable Glycerin, Glyceryl MonoStearate, Cetyl Alcohol, LecithinPersea gratissima (Avocado) Seed Oil*, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Silica, Tocopheryl, Juniperus virginiana (Cedar Wood) Oil, Aniba rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Salvia officinalis (Sage) Oil, Commiphora myrrha (Myrrh) Resin Extract, Cymbopogon martini (Palmarosa) Oil, Cupressus sempervirens (Blue Cypress) Oil, Pogostemon cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Oil, Rosa centifolia (Rose) Flower Oil, Matricaria recutita (German Chamomile) Flower Oil, Citrus aurantium amara (Neroli) Flower Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate*, Carrageenan, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate

*Certified Organic

Warning: Contains nut oil. 

The consistency is silky and creamy and spreads easily on the skin. A little goes a long way though and it absorbs well into the skin without leaving a greasy residue.

It leaves my skin soft, smooth and glowing. It also makes an ideal base for makeup.

 

I have enjoyed using this discovery set.  It is a great way to try out the range.

Have you tried Luxe Botanics?

 

Lola  

 

 

 

 

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Hi there! I’m Lola, founder of Discover Green Beauty, a blog that is all about an organic, non-toxic approach to beauty, health and wellness.

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