I am amazed with Burt’s Bees not only because of their
products but also for their history and what the brand represents. This post
is all about Burt's Bees Natural Anti-blemish Solutions line including the clarifying cleanser,
toner, and moisturizer. This product was from the loot bag I got from Project
Vanity’s 8th Anniversary event.
Burt’s Bees History & Background
The company was started in 1984 by Maine artist Roxanne
Quimby and bee farmer Burt Shavitz. It started as a store in Maine selling artistic
candles made of leftover beeswax from Burt’s honeybees. Seven years into the
business, Roxanne perfects a recipe found in a 19th century farmer’s
journal for Burt’s Bees Beeswax lip balm
in 1991. The brand decided to focus on health and beauty care in 1994. Since
then the business became larger and went global. The brand launched several
campaigns and policies such as The Greater Good & Wild Bees while winning
awards on the side such as becoming #1 ImagePower Green Brands Survey – all of
which aims to promote production of environment-friendly, natural,
cruelty-free, and zero-waste products. Even their packaging is made of recycled
materials.
The Burt's Bees Natural Anti-Blemish Solutions Line
Also known as Anti-Acne Solutions in some country, this line
was launched in 2010.
Burt's Bees Anti-Blemish Solutions™, formulated
with Salicylic Acid derived naturally from Willow Bark Extract, penetrates
pores to reduce acne and prevent future breakouts. We offer our best natural
acne products including: purifying cleanser, pore scrub, clarifying toner, acne
moisturizing lotion and spot treatments. Dermatologist-tested and
non-comedogenic, our natural acne remedies promote clear, smooth and
healthy-looking skin.
Though I have read that salicylic acid per se is not derived
from Willow Bark. Willow Bark contains salicin which may be converted to
salicylic acid when ingested but not when applied topically. I guess the
products does include salicylic acid but is an ingredient separate from the
Willow Bark extract.
Here are the three products included in the loot bag.
1. Anti-Blemish Purifying Daily Cleanser
Php 850 | From cleanser to clearer
Our
best acne face wash is clinically proven to help cleanse away acne-causing
bacteria, excess oil and impurities without overdrying or irritating skin.
Salicylic Acid, derived naturally from Willow Bark Extract, penetrates pores to
help reduce acne and prevent future breakouts, while Evening Primrose and Beet
Root Extracts help calm acne-prone skin. The result is naturally clear and
healthy looking skin.
I don’t use this daily as my skin is not
acne-prone but I have used it a couple of times and I love the smell. It was citrusy
and zesty with a hint of ginger and lemon grass. The product has a very low
viscosity and you only need a few drops of it every use. The color reminds me of
honey. It lathers into a light foam and it cleanses without stripping your skin
of moisture. It did not irritate my skin. No break outs as well.
Ingredients:
Salicylic Acid (1.0%), water, decyl
glucoside, lauryl glucoside, sucrose laurate, salix nigra (willow) bark
extract, coco-betaine, betaine, beta vulgaris (beet) root extractoenothera
biennis (evening primrose) leaf extract, sodium cocoyl hydrolyzed soy protein,
hydroxypropyltrimonium honey, glycerin, glyceryl oleate, coco-glucoside,
fragrance, glucose, alcohol denat., glucose oxidase, lactoperoxidase, citric
acid sodium chloride, phenoxyethanol
2. Anti-Blemish Clarifying Toner
Php 950 | Clean skin clarified. Formulated
with skin-clarifying Witch Hazel and Lemongrass, known for its astringent
properties, our best acne facial toner removes lingering traces of cleanser,
dirt, oil and make-up. Our clarifying toner also has Salicylic Acid, derived
naturally from Willow Bark Extract, to penetrate pores, reduce acne and prevent
future breakouts. The result is naturally clear, healthy-looking skin.
I am a little iffy with this toner because it contains alcohol. I use
this twice to thrice a week as an alternate for my Mario Badescu glycolic acid
toner. I use this when I have to apply Tretinoin at night. I am all in for the Witch Hazel and lemongrass
in this one as I believe in their astringent properties.
Ingredients:
Salicylic
Acid (1.0%), aqua (water, eau), alcohol denat., glycerin, salix nigra (willow)
bark extract, parfum (fragrance), cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, equisetum
hiemale extracthamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) leaf extract, humulus lupulus
(hops) extract, hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal) extract, glucose, sodium
chloride, glucose oxidase, lactoperoxidase, citral, geraniol, limonene,
linalool
3. Anti-Blemish Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Php 1450 | Clearly
moisturized. Our best moisturizer for
acne is lightweight and clinically proven to help control oil and protect
against blemishes without irritating your skin. Formulated with Lemongrass, Witch
Hazel, Goldenseal and Hops, our daily moisturizing lotion helps calm
irritation. Resulting in clear, smooth, healthy looking skin. Naturally.
I love the texture of this moisturizer. The smell strangely
reminds me of almonds with a hint of lemon grass, which is pleasant for me. I
love how lightweight it is. It is easily absorbed by my skin. It can be worn
under makeup but it made me shine at the end of the day.
Ingredients:
Salicylic Acid (1.0%), water, helianthus annuus (sunflower)
seed oil, glycerin, stearic acid, sucrose distearate, salix nigra (willow) bark
extract, sucrose stearate, cymbopogon schoenanthus (lemongrass)
extracthamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, humulus lupulus (hops)
extract, equisetum hiemale (horsetail) leaf extract, hydrastis canadensis
(golden seal) extract, epilobium fleischeri (gravel willow) extract, lecithin
chrondrus crispus (carrageenan) extract, fragrance, glucose, xanthan gum, sodium
borate, sodium chloride, glucose oxidase, lactoperoxidase
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| The leaping bunny approves! |
This line did not irritate me. It did not break me out. I
cannot attest to the anti-acne properties of the products because I don’t have
acne but it did not break me out. I love Burt’s Bees and I hope I can try some
of their lip balms and shower products in the future.
To know more about Burt’s Bees visit their website and
social media listed below.
Burt’s Bees
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