Holiday Shine With Bigger Than Beauty Skincare

Thanks to Thrive & Bigger than Beauty for these products in exchange for a review. All thoughts are my own.

As a teen and young adult, I didn't really care about my skin's health or even about cosmetics. While most other girls were into perfect hair and lip gloss, I really wasn't. In college, I had basic makeup, but it wasn't until much later that I started to learn about proper application and proper skincare.

Over the years, I've tried various products that have had various side effects and benefits. It's taken me a while to figure out my skin type. During the months when the heat has to be turned on, my skin dries out immensely. Yet, because of humidity and sweat, summer months often bring on the oiliness. Especially when sunscreen is added into the mix.

Recently, I've been looking more into what's in my skincare and cosmetics products. While I'm far from clean living, I do care about what is in products and hope it isn't as harmful as some stuff out there. I've also realized that certain chemicals cause my skin to dry out faster than other types of ingredients.

When I heard about Thrive and their sister skincare line, Bigger Than Beauty, I knew I wanted to find out more. Thrive Causemetics goes beyond offering skincare and makeup to people. They strive to make a difference in the world by helping diverse communities thrive. The World is Bigger Than Beauty, and so are cosmetic products. 100& vegan, free of parabens and sulfates, Bigger Than Beauty and Thrive products exist to help empower the consumer and the communities the consumer revolves around.

This is definitely something that I want to be a part of, for sure! In the holiday season, we see consumerism at its worse. It's nice knowing that a useful beneficial product (okay, not all of us NEED makeup, but I certainly need healthy skin1) can make a difference in the world!

This holiday season, check out one of Bigger Than Beauty's gift sets. These Limited Edition Holiday sets offer both makeup and skincare products that will aid the skin and gift back to the community! For every purchase, Thrive gifts either a monetary donation or a physical product to a partner organization.

I was sent the Bigger Than Beauty Star-Crossed Lovers Mini Trial Set and Limited Edition Liquid Lip Balm in Gingerbread.

The Star-Crossed Lovers Mini Trial Set contains a travel-sized set of:

Deluxe Bright Balance™ Hydrating Gel Cleanser (50 mL)
Deluxe Defying Gravity™ Lightweight Hydration Moisturizer (15 mL)
Deluxe Defying Gravity™ Deep Hydration Moisturizer (15 mL)

A lot of times, I can tell immediately that cleansers dry my skin out, especially those that have too many chemicals in them. This Gel Cleanser cleans well, even taking off waterproof makeup! Which, I often wear because my eyes water, so it can be hard to get mascara off the eyelashes.

The Lightweight Hydration Moisturizer is light enough for everyday use, even multiple times a day. For extra moisture in your skin, use the Deep Hydration Moisturizer. Both should be used post cleanser and serum.

I don't think I would need the Deep Hydration moisturizer every day, if I hang out here in Wilmington. Perhaps when the wind whips harshly and I'm traveling up in the mountains or traveling in planes and hanging out in hotel rooms, this would be a must. For normal daily life, I'm probably fine with the lightweight moisturizer.

Neither feel greasy at all, which can be a problem with heavier creams. In fact, it didn't even feel heavy! It went on smoothly and sunk in the skin immediately. Of course, that could mean my skin is screaming for some love, but it could just also be how the liquid is made to be absorbed.

The Limited Edition Liquid Lip Balm is going to be a gift for my niece. It looks like it goes on clear and definitely smells like gingerbread! The Liquid lip balm claims to nourish lips through the provision of vitamins that helps lips stay smooth and full of moisture!

I would definitely purchase a lip balm for myself, as that is probably one area of my face I typically ignore until it's too late. I need to be proactive in helping to protect my lips from harsh weather and dryness, and this lip balm would be the way to do it!

This holiday season, grab a gift set or great your own set from Thrive and Bigger than Beauty! Both sister brands exist to help us feel beautiful, but remind us that we are bigger than beauty. We are a community together- and that's part of what the holiday season is all about!

Thanks to Bigger Than Beauty & Thrive for participating in our Holiday Gift Guide this year! Interested in learning more about our Holiday Gift Guide Recommendations?

Head over to the 2023 Mommy's Block Party Gift Guide.

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