Brand Review: Lilfox Botanicals

Finally have the time to sort this post out and my reviews. I have been trying to get around to it the last week but, unfortunately my work life outside of this beauty world has been a bit chaotic as of late and has been permitting me from doing such. Now, as I take a deep, long, relaxed breath, I can finally do it!

Let's get right into it, shall well?

You may have seen a few posts back that the lovely green-goddess beauty Alexis, the creator and botanical-skincare mastermind behind Lilfox Botanicals, **sent me a lovely care package of some of her top products to try out. I couldn't be more pleased with everything she sent, truly.

Here's the rundown of what I received: an oil-based makeup remover, a toning mist, face serum,  eye butter, and a lip balm. All are really lovely in their own, different way. Alexis' products really stand out among other 'all-natural', organic', 'green-beauty' products I've tried in the past; she knows what she's doing when she makes all these products using fresh, all-natural ingredients, and doesn't stop with the packaging either. Her products are kept in beautifully labeled, dark glass jars and bottles for the safeguard and protectiveness of the ingredients.

You can read more about the brand from this post here, so let's get onto those long-waited reviews...

First up, the 'Chamomilla Infusion Makeup Remover': A very light, oil-based makeup remover; this would be my 'first cleanse'. It only has 4 ingredients: jojoba wax, chamomile buds, lavender buds, and frankincense resin; which all are organic. And like majority of all products in her line, it is vegan, cruelty free, gluten free, & free of parabens, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances.

Chamomilla Infusion Makeup Remover, $22

This cleansing oil is truly remarkable and absolutely lovely and gentle on the skin. I feel like the word 'lovely' is going to be thrown around a lot in this post, just word of caution. Its a very light cleansing oil that rids of makeup and all elements from the day off the face, leaving an incredibly smooth and soft canvas, prepping the clean skin for the following step in the routine. No strong fragrance; the oil itself is runny, and about 2 1/2 pumps does the trick for me in making sure every area of my face is covered. I love massaging this in all over, do that for about a minute or so, and rinse away. I'm a huge fan of Una Brennan's cleansing oils, her Vitamin C & Rose specifically, but this one has scooted its way right up to the number one spot.

My only gripe, which isn't really a gripe about the product itself, but the packaging for my own personal preference, is that I wish the bottle was a bit bigger (would totally spend the extra $$ for that) and that the pump was replaced with a dropper, or something that I have more control with getting the product out. I'm not saying that the pump causes inconvenience in that aspect, like I said, just a personal preference.

Aphrodite Rose Toning Mist - Rose Quartz Infusion, $32

Next up, 'Aphrodite Rose Toning Mist with Rose Quartz Infusion': If I had to pick what my favorite product was out of the bunch, it's between the eye butter and this toning mist. The first time I sprayed this onto my skin and got this absolute breathtaking scent of roses that took me to this beautiful, fairy-tale like world in an instant. It's strange, really, that a skincare product had such an effect on my pschye but, with its calming, relaxing, and energy opening experience I felt with this spray, its been unlike any other I've ever tried before. You guys are probably thinking I may had a few cocktails before typing this post, but really I just misted the product all over me before I started typing up this review, so I'm in a bit of an angelic daze at the moment!

Again, the ingredients are pure and organic, just containing Rose Distillate (organic) & Rose Quartz. The mist itself is nicely hydrating and helps calm my skin of any tightness or very mild sensitivities I may be dealing with. I particularly find this very good to use after the face serum ('nectar'), but it works just as grand before any serum or moisturizer, or just as a nice pick-me-up throughout the day. I have also noticed I sometimes like to spray it on my hair, not only to make it smell like a rose garden, but to help add a little bit of shine and tame those little pesky flyaways when need be. Out of all the rose toning mists, and just toning mists in general that I've tried, this one has to be the most relaxing, calming, and beautiful experience. Honest, I really do feel like a goddess after I've immersed myself in this spray, maybe not Aphrodite specifically, but like her cousin or something.

Cucumber + Black Seed - Youthful Vixen Eye Butter, $52

Since we're on the topic of what my top favorites were, let's talk about the second one I mentioned, the 'Cucumber + Black Seed Youthful Vixen Eye Butter'. This definitely feels more like a balm /butter, think the consistency of Clinique's 'TTDO Cleansing Balm' for reference. At first it was a bit of a task to get some product out but, gently rubbing your ring finger in the little pot for a few seconds does the trick, and helps get the right amount of product out so you can never over-do it (though, I'd recommend over-doing this one whenever you want because it's absolutely-freaking wonderful and such a delicious treatment for the eyes).

Ingredient List breakdown: *certified organic, **grown organically, *** wildcrafted [NOTE: ALL ingredients are fully listed on the beauty brand's website]

Mango Butter**, Black Cumin Seed Oil*, Cucumber Seed Oil, Rosehip Seed Oil*, Coconut Oil*, Candelilla Wax, Argan Kernel Oil*, Marula Kernel Oil***, Pomegranate Seed Oil*, Avocado Fruit Oil*, Red Raspberry Seed Oil*, Tocopherols (vit.E/non-GMO), Pumpkin Seed Oil*, Elderberry Extract, Lavender Buds + Oil Infusion*, & Frankincense Resin + Oil Infusion***

It has an oily slip to the butter-balm, and can/may leave an oily residue behind around the eye contour after application so, oily eyes beware. I don't find this a turn off, but to some people it may. Personally, I love a really oily, hydrating eye balm/butter/cream since I have dry, sensitive eyes. After a long day, it shows in that area, more than others sometimes, and this little miraculous gem comforts, relaxes and protects it from the days' woes. The mango butter really helps cling that moisture to the skin, some nights if I pack it on heavy, I can still notice some remnants of the eye butter left clinging to my skin the next morning. I wake up with smooth, hydrated, plump eyes, ready for the new day ahead. Everything in this products helps with moisture, fine lines, wrinkles, and overall comfort for the sensitive eye area. If you are looking for a multi-purpose, heavy-duty eye treatment, look no further!

Seabuck + Neroli Face Nectar, $72

'Seabuck + Neroli Youthful Vixen Face Nectar': Face Nectar = Face Serum. Alexis has a very cute and unique way of describing her luxe-green products, which is another tick mark of excellence because sometimes its just about the little things, really. A much thicker oil than the 'Chamomile Infusion', as well as having a 'stronger' scent; I use the word 'strongly' loosely, considering the scent isn't overpowering in the least but, you can pick up on the natural essence of it.

Ingredient List breakdown: *certified organic, **unsprayed, ***wildcrafted. Vegan, cruelty-free; free of gluten, sodium sulphates, and synthetic fragrances.

Grapeseed oil*, Watermelon Seed Oil, Pomegranate Seed Oil*, Jojoba Seed Wax*, Maraca Seed Oil, Sea Buckthorn Seed + Berry Oil*, Argan Kernel Oil*, Red Raspberry Seed Oil*, Tocopherols (Vit.E/non-GMO), Neroil + Orange + Pettigrain Oil*/**, Sandalwood Oil*, Palmarosa*, Grapefruit Oil*

This oil-serum is best suited for Combination/Oily or Acne Prone Skin types; Normal/Combo can benefit from it as well; though very  dry/sensitive/reactive skins may need to stay weary of this one and/or you'll just need to top it off with a really hydrating moisturizer. The serum is packed full of nurturing antioxidants though, which helps revitalize the skin and plump it up to give it a natural, healthy glow and appearance. The Sea Buckthorn & Red Raspberry Seed Oil gives the skin a high dose of Vitamins A (retinol) & E. While Neroli, Watermelon Seed Oil, and Palmarosa help balance oily skins' sebum production. The other ingredients, such as the Grapeseed Oil, & Grapefruit + Bitter Orange are all used as a gentle astringent and antibacterial force to help aid blemish-prone skins.

With all that said, I use this sparingly. This is not a serum I use every night due to the high potency of all these natural products. If your skin is used to it or can take the punch, than this is something I would definitely recommend using everyday, especially if you deal with the occasional blemishes. Overall, the product is quite comforting, perfect for a pamper night when a face massage is required, the smell pleasant, and gives that spa-like touch to your skincare routine.

Coco Lime -Tinted Lip Balm, $8

Lastly, the 'Coco Lime Lip Balm' is the only product that came in a little metal tin opposed to the glass jars like all the others.

Ingredients breakdown: *certified organic, **wildcrafted. Again, Vegan, cruelty-free, gluten free; free of parabens, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances.

Coconut Oil*, Jojoba Wax*, Vanilla*, Alkanet Root**, Candelilla Wax, Tocopherols (Vit.E/non-GMO), Lime*

Extremely hydrating and comforting lip balm that gives a slight red hue to the lips. The lime scent is not strong in any sense, thanks to the added vanilla that calms the sometimes overpowering, citrus aroma that straight-up lime can give off. Great packaging though to throw in the bag or for travel and/or great for the 'no-makeup' makeup look as well.

I have to say, every product that the lovely Alexis was kind of enough to send me, I was in no way disappointed...I wasnt expecting to be, but I was happily taken aback by all the wonderful ingredients and time it took for her to produce these products. All of these ingredients are carefully selected to make each individual product standout from the next, and to help provide every skin type and concern with a treatment that could truly help benefit it. I can't wait to try more products from this luxury green beauty brand in the future! All of the products she sent me will definitely be future repurchases, as well!

Again, here is a link back to my brand overview post of Lilfox Botanicals. You can shop all the products mentioned in this post over at Lilfox here, plus the rest of her gorgeous green line! You can also follow the creator and botnatical-goddess Alexis herself over at Lilfox's IG here.

 **Disclaimer: The product(s) mentioned in this post were sent to me by the mentioned brand(s) for reviewing purposes.  All opinions & comments about product(s) are from my own personal use of them. I am not being paid by any brand(s) to talk about their product(s) that are mentioned, unless otherwise stated by me.