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      Enter Our Rose Glow Box Giveaway! *CLOSED*

      Enter Our Rose Glow Box Giveaway! *CLOSED*

      We're celebrating the arrival of our revitalized Rose Quartz Luxe Body Oil has arrived! It's chock full of yummy ingredients that help to keep your skin supple and glowy!⁠⁠

      So, what's new?⁠

      💖 Sweet Almond Oil: A super moisturizer that helps to reduce the appearance of stretch marks and reverse sun damage.⁠

      💖 Organic Calendula Flower Oil: Provides antioxidant protection that promotes smooth, even-toned skin that glows.⁠

      💖 Organic Neem Seed Oil: Provides extra nourishment, it also boosts collagen production.⁠

      ....and more!⁠

      SHOP ROSE QUARTZ LUXE BODY OIL

      In honor of our new product launch, we are giving away our Rose Glow Box, valued at $100 to one lucky winner! Get all of the details and enter to win below!

       

       

       

       

       

       

      Beauty Booster: Why Our Rose Glow Tea Is A Healthy Skin Elixir

      Beauty Booster: Why Our Rose Glow Tea Is A Healthy Skin Elixir

      Roses are not new drink trend. As a matter of fact, they have been used for lifestyle and curative purposes for a very long time.

      The plant family has over 130 species, all of which are edible and can be used in tea, but some varieties are a bit more pleasant and palatable while others offer a more medicinal taste.

      Drinking rose petal tea is a great way to get some good-for-you vitamins and antioxidants, we brew several cups in our studio daily. It contains Vitamins E and C, which as a duo, are some of the best vitamins to promote healthy skin.

      Rose Glow Tea - Gem Luxe Beauty

      It's naturally free of caffeine and the light floral flavor may make it a beverage you keep on heavy rotation. It tastes great iced in the warm weather months too!

      Oh, and the aroma....calming, soothing, heavenly!

      We celebrate most afternoons with a delicious cup of our own blend and swear by it as a glow enhancer. Here's our super simple way to brew and enjoy: 

       

      Rose Glow Tea (Hot)

      Prep time: 5 minutes
      Serves: 2

      Ingredients

      1. 2 cups Water 
      2. 2 tbsp Gem Luxe Beauty Rose Glow Tea
      3. Raw honey (optional)

      Preparation

      1. In a small saucepan, place the Rose Glow Tea. Cover with water and bring just to a simmer over low-medium heat.
      2. Let simmer for approximately 5 minutes or until the petals become darkened.
      3. Remove from heat and strain the hot rose petal liquid into teacups. Add honey to taste. 

       

      Iced Rose Glow Tea

      Rose Glow Tea (Cold Brew)

      Serves: 1

      1. Splash about 1oz of hot water over 1 tbsp. tea leaves, wait a few seconds.
      2. Finish with 5-7 oz more cold water, and cover.
      3. Allow to steep in the refrigerator for 3-5 hours, or longer, according to your taste.
      4. Serve chilled, or over ice.

      Optional Beauty Boost: Add Green Tea Powder. Prepare the green tea according to instructions adding an equal amount of dried rose petals. Add honey, if desired.

       

       

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      How To Use A Facial Oil

      How To Use A Facial Oil - Juliet, Founder of Gem Luxe Beauty

      Juliet Williams, Gem Luxe Beauty Founder

      You may know that using a nourishing moisturizer should be a super-important step in your morning and evening skin care routine. But who says you can only use a cream to get the job done? If you haven’t learned how to use a facial oil yet, you’re missing out. Oils sometimes get a bad rap, as you might assume that using one will leave your face looking overly shiny and cause you to break out—but it’s all about applying one the right way. Here, I'm giving you the 411 on how I apply facial oil as part of my skin care routine and how to use facial oil with makeup so that you can elevate your overall beauty look. 

      WHAT ARE FACIAL OILS?

      As the name suggests, facial oils are a skin care product that works to provide your skin with moisture. Typically made with a mixture of plant oils, facial oils offer your skin various benefits ranging from locking the skin with moisture to softening and balancing skin. Depending on the facial oil used, you can also take advantage of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Basically, it’s a skin care must-have!

      HOW TO USE A FACIAL OIL

      Keep reading for my step-by-step routine!

      NOTE: I'm 62 and I have normal to dry skin that can sometimes get oily due to hormonal fluctuations.

       

      Gem Luxe Beauty Facial Oils

       

      STEP #1: CLEANSE YOUR SKIN

      The first step in my a.m. and p.m. routines is cleansing. I use a hydrating or firming cleanser. I also use a peel 1-2 times per week to help slough off dead skin cells that have built up on the surface of my skin. Using a toner is my last step achieving the cleanest skin I possibly can. Some say this step isn't necessary but I find that toners can not only treat your skin with beneficial ingredients but at the end of the day, they remove the last bits of makeup, sunscreen and everyday grime just washing alone can miss.  My current favorite is here.

      STEP #2: POWER UP WITH A SERUM

      The right serum can boosts the efficiency of everything else that you do to take care of your skin. Finding the right one for you can be complicated and the trial/error method can surely dent your wallet. They range in price from economical to "holy cow!" but I've found that you don't necessarily need to break the bank to find a good one. I absolutely swear by the combination of this one for fine lines and puffiness, this one to help my skin tone and soften my expression lines for day and night and add this one before bed for extra smoothing and softening benefits. Gently pat them into your skin and be sure to allow them to dry completely before moving on to the next step. Please read the labels of any products you choose for possible skin irritants.

      STEP #3: LAYER ON YOUR MOISTURIZER

      The debate over whether to apply facial oil before or after moisturizer is almost as discussed as that age-old question. Well, I have the answer. No, not about the egg—the other one. While it can vary from product to product, in general, facial oil should be used on top of creams and lotions. This is because once you apply an oil it's tricky for other products to penetrate its formula.

      With that said, go ahead and smooth on your moisturizer of choice over your face and neck (yes, your neck needs moisture too for suppleness and tone!) Of course, in the morning, broad-spectrum sunscreen is also a must. To keep things simple, use a moisturizer formulated with SPF. I love this one for daytime. At night, this one is my go-to.

      STEP #4: APPLY YOUR OIL

      Once you’re slathered in moisturizer, it’s time to get your facial oil ready. Depending on your skin type, morning and night, apply three to five drops of either Peridot, Amethyst (my favorite!) or Citrine Luxe Facial Oil onto the palm of your hand. With your finger, dab the oil in small dots onto cleansed skin, avoiding your eye area. Then gently smooth and press the oil onto your face and neck, using the whole surface of your hands. Smooth the oil from nose to ears, eyebrows to hairline, and neck to jawline. Less is definitely more—so no need to go overboard!

      Beauty Gems Tip: Don’t want your face to have an all-over glow? I find that hard to relate to, but in that case, you can apply your facial oil in the same spots you’d put highlighter. Dab the oil onto your cheekbones, the center of your forehead, and your chin to give your visage a balanced glow that’s just dewy enough.

      HOW TO USE FACIAL OIL WITH MAKEUP

      Now that I’ve talked about skin care, it’s time to switch gears to your makeup routine. Below, I'm sharing tips on how I incorporate facial oil into my makeup routine for more radiant-looking skin. 

      TIP # 1: MIX A FEW DROPS WITH YOUR PRIMER

      Makeup primer helps create an even base for your makeup products to apply evenly and last throughout the day. And when you add a few drops of your facial oil into the mix, things only get better from there. Since facial oils provide an extra touch of hydration, I mix one with my favorite primer as the perfect way to keep my skin moisturized, which helps my radiance level all day long.

      TIP #2: APPLY FACIAL OIL BEFORE FOUNDATION

      Another way I add facial oil into my makeup routine? I apply my facial oil before my foundation. A great tip for dry skin types, applying facial oil before your foundation can help boost your skin with nourishment and leave you with bright and healthy-looking skin. Simply dab a few drops onto your skin and smooth over your face and neck. Give the facial oil 2-3 minutes to absorb, then buff a lightweight foundation onto your skin.

      TIP #3: MIX FACIAL OIL WITH FOUNDATION

      If you have a fear of using too much foundation in your makeup routine, this tip will save the day. I mix a few drops with my foundation. A great way to provide your skin with extra moisture, it also works wonders to give your skin a healthy-looking finish. Not to mention, if you like dewy skin, this step makes it oh-so-easy to achieve. 

      Gem Luxe Beauty Facial Oils

       

      Love, Juliet

       

       

       

       

      I hope you love the products I recommend! This blog post contains affiliate links and I participate in the Amazon Associate program, which means that if you click on one and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission. This helps support the blog and allows me to continue to bring you beauty commentary like this. You can find more about our site, privacy, and disclosure policies here. Thank you for your continued support!

       

       

       

      Stone Love: Aquamarine, the Soothing Healer

      Stone Love: Aquamarine, the Soothing Healer - JulRe Designs LLC

      Known as the sea water stone, Aquamarine is said to be ruled by the Moon and is infused with yin or feminine energy. To connect with the healing energies of Aquamarine, create a soothing ritual by taking a crystal-infused bath. Because Aquamarine inspires a sense of peacefulness, it may have the power to absorb all your worries and daily troubles.

      When you take a bath, simply add a raw Aquamarine stone to your water and meditate on your intentions or personal mantra. The stone will create an essence of its healing properties as it becomes infused in water and supercharges your bath. Follow your bath with our Gem Luxe Beauty Aquamarine Body Oil to nourish and moisturize your skin with its rich blend of moisturizing botanicals. 

      For a limited, every purchase of our Aquamarine Luxe Body Oil will include a genuine Aquamarine crystal to help you connect with the healing energies of the stone and create a soothing, crystal infused bath ritual or meditation practice. While supplies last.⁠

      Aquamarine Luxe Body Oil with Aquamarine Crystal - Gift with Purchase