Summarized from a consultation originally recorded on May 21st, 2025.
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Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: Welcome, everyone! Since we have a small group today, we can really personalize this consultation. If you're joining via chat, feel free to type in why you joined, what you're hoping to learn, and whether you've tried any of our products before. That way, we can tailor things to your specific needs.
Let’s start by checking in. Bea, would you like to share a bit about your skin and what you're looking to learn today?
Customer (Bea): Yes, absolutely. As crazy as it sounds, I’m in my mid-40s and haven’t really been using anything on my face. Lately, I’ve started noticing some darker areas—maybe sun spots? I’m not sure. I realized it’s probably time to start taking better care of my skin, maybe with more hydration and a cleanser.
To be honest, I don’t even know where to start. I just ordered a starter kit from your company about a week ago, but I haven’t received it yet. I’m really drawn to using natural products as much as possible. That’s a big reason why I signed up for this session. I think it’s a wonderful opportunity, and I even shared the link with a few of my friends!
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: Thank you so much for being here, Bea—that’s a great starting point and we’re happy to guide you through it. It looks like a few more folks may be joining, but since we have your background, I’ll start by giving a bit of context about the brand and what sets us apart.
So first, I’m Emily. I’m a licensed esthetician and have been for over 15 years now. I’ve worked in spas, ran my own practice, and even did wedding makeup for a while. I’ve used a wide range of product lines—some clean, some not so clean—which has given me a good sense of what works and what doesn’t.
I’ve been with Annmarie Skin Care for over three years now, and I truly love our approach. We're a small, passionate team focused on creating high-quality, intentionally formulated products using organic and wildcrafted ingredients.
Grace is also on the call with me today—she’s part of our team too. If our group stays small, she may hop off, but for now, I’ll let her introduce herself quickly.
Grace Murray-Annmarie Skin Care Marketing Assistant: Thanks Em. Hi everyone. I am Grace. Like Emily said, I may or may not be on the whole call — we’ll see how it all plays out. But yeah, I’m Grace again. I live in Seattle and it is cloudy today, but we have had a lot of sun recently… and a lot of wind. But you know, whatever. I do have a lovely bulldog. Her name is Kiwi. She’s fantastic, but she does snore very loudly. She’s not snoring right now, but if I’m talking at any point and you hear a weird sound, it’s not someone sleeping — it’s just my dog. So don’t mind her.
Other than that, I think that’s all you really need to know about me, but I am happy to be here for as long as I am here and if you need me I will be in the chat.
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: Thanks Grace. Okay. I was just reading through your chat, Judy. Thank you for sharing — we can touch on all that stuff. Happy to hear that you're loving the product so far. That’s so great.
Okay, perfect. So let’s dive into a little bit about the product line and how we got started and all of that fun stuff.
So the company is owned by Kevin and Annmarie Gianni. Yes — Annmarie is an actual person! People often ask that. She’s lovely, and Kevin’s really great too. They both still work really closely with the team and the company. They’re really involved, which I always think is so great. After all this time, we’ve been around now for over 15 years — I think it’ll be our 16-year anniversary this summer — and they’re still really involved, which I think is awesome.
Their story kind of goes that back in 2008, they had a popular YouTube show called The Renegade Health Show, and they decided to take a trip across North and South America in a vegetable-oil-powered RV to track down the best natural health care products and protocols to share with viewers.
While they were traveling, they were interviewing different wellness professionals and practitioners, and people started asking what products Annmarie was using on her skin. So they took a look at her products and realized that nothing she was using really met their own high standards.
They set out to find a line they could recommend, but that proved harder than expected. They talked to skincare brand owners — but they weren’t impressed with the ingredients or the results. They even talked to formulators, and were told that the way to make “clean” products was to simply not list certain ingredients on the label if they were present in small enough amounts to avoid federal labeling regulations — which of course was not okay with them.
So they were about to give up when Annmarie went to a spa in Arizona. (You’re in Arizona too, Judy!) She got a facial there and was just blown away by the products — the way they felt, the energy of them, the results. They were so thrilled — they’d finally found a line they could recommend.
But that line was only available in spas at the time, and they wanted something they could share with the public. So they kept in touch with Bunnie — she’s the owner and formulator of that line, called Isun. After about a year of back-and-forth, Bunnie agreed to help them create their own line.
And that’s how we got started! Bunnie is still our formulator to this day. She has over 50 years of cosmetic chemistry experience. She’s really amazing, and we’re lucky to still have her involved.
So that’s the backstory. Now, let’s talk a little about what sets us apart.
First and foremost is our commitment to truly clean products and to full transparency. We believe everyone has the right to know exactly what they’re putting on their skin — it affects your overall health. So we always list every ingredient on our packaging. You can also find full ingredient lists on our website, plus our sourcing information in our Ingredient Glossary. Our blog has a ton of info too.
The majority of our products are also Made Safe® Certified, which we’re really proud of. Made Safe is an independent third-party certification that screens for thousands of toxic ingredients. They’re looking for things like endocrine disruptors, potential carcinogens — even ingredients that harm the environment.
Another big thing that sets us apart is our formulation process. We use a 3-step Energized Botanical Infusion process:
- Curate: We hand-select organic and wildcrafted herbs and ingredients.
- Infuse: We infuse them into organic aloe vera and skin-nutritive oils at low heat — never above 95 degrees — and let them steep for up to 30 days.
- Energize: We energize these infusions with crystals to support the energetic quality of the products.
Then we add in antioxidant-rich botanicals, plant stem cells, seed oils, CO2 extracts — all kinds of ingredients that really deliver results.
We also have a big commitment to sustainability, which is another area that sets us apart in the clean beauty space. There are so many clean brands now, and it can get overwhelming. But that’s a little overview of who we are and what we care about.
Let me touch really quickly on the collections within the line — especially if you’re new to our brand, since we have a lot of products and it can feel overwhelming.
The two main collections are:
- Signature Collection: These products have tan labels. They’re some of our bestsellers and include products that have been with us since the very beginning.
- Wild Alchemy Collection: These have black and gold labels. This is our luxury line — it features higher concentrations of activated ingredients like our Bioactive A Complex (a retinol alternative), THD Ascorbate (our pure vitamin C), plus more globally sourced and exotic ingredients like baobab and mango oils. The crafting process for these is also more labor-intensive.
We have some smaller collections too, but I usually don’t get into those unless someone has a specific question, just to avoid confusion.
And then, for your basic routine — what we typically recommend for most people, both morning and evening — it’s a 4-step system:
- Cleanser
- Toner
- Serum
- Moisturizer
That’s our general recommendation, but everything is customizable. If you're new to skin care and four steps feels like too much, you can absolutely start with two. If you're someone who loves skincare and wants six steps, we have options for that too. It’s all about what works best for your skin and your lifestyle.
Okay — let’s jump into some questions.
Let’s start with Judy — she shared she’s got some darkened areas she wants to focus on, maybe sunspots. So we’ll talk about brightening the look of dark spots. You mentioned you got the starter kit but haven’t received it yet — I assume it’s probably the Clean Beauty Trial Kit, which is a really popular one. It usually comes with:
- Aloe Herb Cleanser
- Anti-Aging Serum
- Anti-Aging Facial Oil
- And often a bonus product
Was there a bonus product in yours, Judy? Do you know what it was — the Brighten or the Activated Night Serum?
Customer: Both.
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: Oh, you got both? Awesome.
Customer:The oil and the Brightener and the Night Serum — the Anti-Aging Night Serum in the black label.
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: Oh wow, okay! You got all those things — even the teeny tiny ones!
Just enough to tease you, right? I know! I feel like the Anti-Aging Serum sample is actually a decent size — like this one here [holds up sample]. But yeah, the facial oil that comes in the kit is really tiny. I'm always like, how can people even tell what’s in there? But the cleanser and the serum — you get a pretty substantial amount. The other stuff is so small, it’s hard to really gauge how your skin will respond, but at least it gives you a sense of how it smells, how it feels, and so on.
Let’s start with the cleanser that comes in the kit — the Aloe Herb Cleanser. This is our bestselling cleanser. People love this one. It’s creamy, nourishing, and good for all skin types.
It has aloe, which is rich in vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and enzymes — all really nourishing. It also has lemon essential oil, which gives it that fresh citrusy scent that people enjoy — and lemon is both purifying and brightening.
There’s also calendula in this cleanser — which is really soothing and great if you have any sensitivities. And coconut oil gives it that creamy texture that feels very moisturizing.
All of our cleansers are pH balanced — I do like to mention that. It’s important to use a cleanser that won’t disrupt your skin’s natural protective barrier. All of our cleanser labels show the pH — they’re between 5.5 to 5.6. Your skin’s pH is around 4.5 to 5.5, so ours are right in that healthy range.
Okay — perfect. Bye Grace, thank you!
And Bea — since you're totally new to skin care, the cleanser is an essential step. If you’re just going to use two products, I’d recommend the cleanser and a facial oil, or the cleanser and the Restorative Facial Cream.
Cleansing removes makeup and impurities, and helps prep your skin so your treatment products can absorb better. It’s kind of a crucial first step.
Okay, that’s the cleanser in the kit!
Then the kit also comes with—I'm assuming this is the same kit you're receiving—the Anti-Aging Serum, which is this one here. This is one of our most popular products, probably our best seller. It’s suitable for all skin types, and I like to think of it as a daily dose of overall skin nutrition. It’s very antioxidant-rich and deeply hydrating. It contains Life Everlasting flowers and Buddleja extracts, both of which are powerful antioxidants.
It also has hyaluronic acid—ours is a non-GMO, vegetable-sourced hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a humectant, which means it binds water to the skin, so it really hydrates and plumps. It’s often called a “super hydrator” because it can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. That hydration helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, which are often emphasized when the skin is dehydrated.
Then there’s the Anti-Aging Facial Oil, which is the moisturizer in the kit. This one is very teeny-tiny in the sample, but it’s another product that people love. It has a jojoba oil base, which closely mimics the skin’s natural sebum. It’s a great option for dry and mature skin, though I personally love jojoba for all skin types.
This oil also includes a variety of seed oils—carrot seed, broccoli seed, chia seed. Chia, for instance, is rich in vitamin B and zinc. There’s also plantago in here, so it’s super antioxidant-rich and nourishing.
In terms of scent, both the serum and the oil have more of a floral, earthy, slightly herbaceous aroma—just something to keep in mind if you're someone who is sensitive to scents.
This routine—using the Aloe Herb Cleanser, Anti-Aging Serum, and Anti-Aging Facial Oil—is a favorite and a great place to start. To use the cleanser, you’ll just dampen your face, massage the cleanser in, and rinse clean. I always recommend applying your serum while your skin is still slightly damp, ideally after misting with a toning mist. That helps with absorption. Then you’ll apply your facial oil over the serum to seal everything in.
Think of it like doing the dishes—you wouldn’t squirt dish soap onto a dry sponge, right? It would just run off. You always wet the sponge first so it can really absorb the soap. That’s kind of how your skin works too. So ideally, after rinsing your cleanser, you’d mist your toning mist, and while your skin is still damp from that, you’d apply your serum and oil.
Now, if you're keeping things super minimal and don’t want to incorporate a toning mist, that’s totally fine. In that case, I’d just recommend applying your serum when your skin is still slightly damp from your cleanse—so not totally bone dry. Just pat your skin gently and then apply your serum and oil.
That said, we do offer three different toning mists, and it might be helpful to quickly walk through those. Rosemary Toning Mist, the Neroli Toning Mist, and the Botanical Hydration Mist With Immortelle. Actually, I’ll go ahead and mention all three…
Since Judy, you mentioned you’re more combination—and, as you said, “old and old”—I’ll walk through the toning mists real quick because they can all work for different needs.
So the Neroli Toning Mist is our most popular. People love this one. And with all of our toning mists, honestly, they’re really versatile—you’re not going to pick the “wrong” one and have it be terrible for your skin. They’re all pretty flexible.
But yes, Neroli is our bestseller. It’s a very simple formula: aloe vera juice as the base, neroli essential oil—which is derived from fresh orange blossoms—so it smells really lovely. I think that’s a big part of why people love it, kind of like with the Aloe Herb Cleanser. It’s got that beautiful, uplifting scent.
This one also includes Aspen Bark Extract, which is a natural source of salicins, so it has some gentle exfoliating and brightening properties. It’s great for pretty much all skin types, but especially for normal to dry skin.
Then there’s the Rosemary Toning Mist. This one is also a simple formula: aloe vera and rosemary. It includes white willow bark, which—like Aspen Bark—is a natural source of salicins. This one smells like rosemary, so it has that fresh, herbal, purifying scent. It’s especially great for normal, combination, or oily skin types. This is actually my personal favorite because I tend to be more breakout-prone, and I love the way it feels.
Also, you can totally use your toning mist throughout the day. If you want an extra dose of hydration, or the purifying benefits from something like rosemary—for example, I went for a walk yesterday and got really sweaty, and when I came back, I misted with the Rosemary Toning Mist and it felt amazing.
And lastly, we have the Botanical Hydration Mist with Immortelle. This one is part of our Wild Alchemy Collection, and just a note—it only comes in the larger bottle. It’s great for all skin types, but especially for really sensitive skin. It has a blend of four different types of chamomile, which are super calming, and it also includes anti-aging ingredients like immortelle (a powerful antioxidant), frankincense (which helps tone, tighten, and rejuvenate the skin), and rose.
The scent profile is definitely more herbal and grounding, with the frankincense and immortelle coming through.
So those are the toning mists! I just wanted to step back and mention those quickly since they can really support the rest of your routine.
Do you guys have any other questions about the toning mists, or about any of the serums or elixirs we’ve talked about so far?
Customer: I have a question, I think. Yeah. I guess I’m just getting confused—so after you cleanse and mist (or not mist), then it’s serum, then oil… Where does the moisturizer come in?
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: Yeah, great question! And sorry—I didn’t mean to cut you off there.
So, the oil is your moisturizer. That Anti-Aging Facial Oil we talked about—that’s your moisturizing step. We do have another option now, but traditionally, we’ve only offered oils as facial moisturizers.
The reason for that is because oils are more pure—they don’t require fillers, waxes, or emulsifiers to be effective. Your skin’s natural form of moisture is oil, so it absorbs really easily. That’s why we’ve always recommended using a serum to hydrate (since your skin needs water) and then an oil to moisturize (since it also needs oil).
So typically, you’d cleanse, mist, apply your serum, and then your oil.
But—we’ve had people asking for a cream or lotion-based moisturizer for years, and we finally launched one! This is our Restorative Facial Cream. It’s been a long time in the making because we didn’t want to release just any cream. We wanted it to meet all of our ingredient and performance standards. So if we were going to do it, it had to be amazing—and we’re really proud of how it turned out.
It’s great for all skin types. It’s hydrating and moisturizing, but it still feels lightweight. So it’s not like a heavy or greasy cream—it gives more of a matte finish compared to a facial oil, which tends to leave you looking a little more dewy.
What’s cool and unique about this product is that it functions as both a hydrator and a moisturizer. The base is a blend of helichrysum hydrosol and reishi mushroom-infused aloe, which delivers hydration. Then it includes butters like shea and murumuru, plus andiroba oil, so those give you the moisturizing component.
It’s also packed with activated ingredients—like apple-derived exosomes and pineapple ceramides—to support skin barrier function and radiance.
Now, even though it’s a 2-in-1, we still recommend pairing it with a serum, especially if you’re targeting specific concerns like dark spots or fine lines. Serums have smaller molecules and more concentrated active ingredients, so they penetrate deeper and sit closest to the skin.
But let’s say, like Bea, you’re just starting out and want to keep things really simple—you could absolutely do a three-step routine:
- Cleanse (something like the Phytonutrient Cleanser for brightening),
- Tone (maybe the Neroli Toning Mist),
- Moisturize with the Restorative Facial Cream.
That gives you both hydration and moisture in one step. Another great option for you, Bea, could be to mix one pump of the Brighten-Vitamin C with Seabuckthorn into the Restorative Facial Cream before applying. That’s a really nice and easy way to boost your routine without adding an extra step.
The scent profile of the cream is really light—it has propolis, and you can gently smell that note. It’s not overpowering at all, just a light, lovely aroma.
So that’s our newest option when it comes to moisturizers. And like I said earlier, we also have other facial oils depending on your skin’s needs.
For example, Judy—since you mentioned you’re more combination skin—if you try the Anti-Aging Facial Oil and find it a bit too rich, you might really like the Herbal Facial Oil for Normal & Combination Skin. Or even the Restorative Facial Cream, since it’s not heavy and can work well for combination skin too.
Do you guys have any other questions about this one—or want to hear about some of our other oils or moisturizers?
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: Okay, perfect. I think, Judy, you mentioned wanting to talk a bit about exfoliating—so let’s go ahead and jump into that.
Let’s talk exfoliants!
We actually have several options, but I’ll just start by quickly touching on the Ayurvedic Facial Scrub. This one is a dry, powdered exfoliant that’s suitable for all skin types—especially those with very sensitive skin. I won’t spend too much time on this one though, because unless you're extremely sensitive, we have other options that I think offer more noticeable results. I still love it, but… I love this next one more.
Customer: What is that?
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: This is our Radiant C Mask & Polish—and it’s one of my favorites. Mine is a little sad because the top broke, but it’s a dry powder, similar to the Ayurvedic, and amazing for brightening the appearance of the skin.
Bea, this would be a great one for you, especially if you're looking for radiance. I know I’m giving you a lot of options, but don’t feel like you have to use all of them—just sharing what could work well.
This formula is rich in vitamin C and full of fruit-based extracts. It includes kakadu plum, strawberry powder, lemon peel powder, and acerola cherry, making it very antioxidant-rich and great for brightening.
It’s also super versatile in how you use it. My favorite way is to just mix a little into your cleanser—like the Phytonutrient Cleanser or Aloe Herb Cleanser. It blends beautifully with both. I’d say start with about a teaspoon or less, depending on how much exfoliation you want. You can use more if you like a slightly grittier texture or less if you prefer something gentler.
This one gives you both a physical and a chemical exfoliation, which is what makes it so effective. The physical exfoliant is bamboo stem powder, which is super fine—not overly scrubby or abrasive. And the chemical exfoliant is a gentle alpha hydroxy acid derived from hibiscus.
Personally, I love multitasking products—because I have two kids and not a lot of time! So I love that I can mix this into my cleanser and get my cleanse, my physical exfoliation, and my chemical exfoliation all in one step.
You can also use it as a mask. Just mix it with water and leave it on for 15–20 minutes before rinsing. Or get creative—mix it with raw or manuka honey, yogurt, your toning mist, or even our Pearl Mask. The Illuminating Pearl Mask is another brightening, hydrating treatment and pairs beautifully with Radiant C.
So if you’re feeling like channeling your inner alchemist, you can definitely play around with combinations. And Judy, this one might be a good option for you too—it contains some clays, which are mineral-rich and purifying, and may work really nicely for your combination skin.
Another exfoliant to mention is the Kaolin Micro Exfoliant—mine is probably still in my shower. This one comes in a tube (it kind of looks like toothpaste!) and is also really popular. It’s strictly a physical exfoliant, using the same bamboo stem powder as Radiant C. The texture is a creamy base with the bamboo powder, and it smells like lavender, which is so lovely and calming.
It’s super easy to use—just keep it in your shower and apply while you’re in there. Again, it has clay (kaolin clay specifically), so you’re getting that mineral-rich, purifying benefit too.
And then finally, let’s talk about the Resurfacing Facial Exfoliant. This one is only a chemical exfoliant, meaning there’s no scrubby texture—no grit or granules at all. It has a smooth gel texture, and you use it like a mask.
To use, apply a thin layer and leave it on for just 2–3 minutes at first. You can gradually work your way up to about 10 minutes, depending on how sensitive your skin is. The active ingredient is a honey-derived lactic acid, which is a mild alpha hydroxy acid that helps dissolve dead skin cells and resurface the skin.
Now, reactions to this one vary—some people say they feel nothing, others say they feel it right away. I don’t have particularly sensitive skin and I still find it feels very active for me. So just start slow and see how your skin responds.
It also has blue tansy and cucumber in the formula to help soothe and calm the skin, which creates a really nice balance with the lactic acid.
If you use this one, we recommend applying it in the evening, and definitely wearing SPF the next day, since AHAs can make your skin more sensitive to the sun.
So those are the main exfoliants we offer!
In general, exfoliation helps remove buildup on the skin so that your other treatment products—like your serums—can absorb better and work more effectively. It helps refine skin texture, smooth the surface, brighten discoloration, and minimize the look of fine lines or other signs of aging.
You don’t want to overdo it—over-exfoliating can lead to irritation and inflammation—but regularly incorporating some kind of exfoliation into your routine can make a big difference in your overall skin health and glow.
Do you have any questions about those—or about anything else?
Customer:: Alright. Okay, sorry—I have a question.
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: Oh, great!
Customer: Would you use these products down your neck?
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: Yeah, pretty much any of the products can be used on your neck and décolleté as well. I think it just depends—if I’m just cleansing my face at the sink, I don’t usually pull it down because it can get kind of messy. But in the shower I will. And when I’m applying my serum and oil, I just apply as usual and then pull any extra down my neck.
Customer: Okay.
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: Good question. Do you have any other questions? How are we feeling? Are we feeling pretty complete, or are there more things you want to go over? Any specific products you'd like me to talk about?
Customer: I have one more question. My nose is still a challenging area—it thinks it’s 13 years old. I have enlarged pores there, which is the exact opposite of the rest of my face—like my forehead and eye area, which know how old they are. What products can I use to treat the nose area where the pores aren't behaving?
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: Great question. The nice thing is, you can use products that benefit both your nose and the rest of your face. I’d recommend incorporating some exfoliation. You could use the Radiant C Polish or the Kaolin Micro Exfoliant. Both are great for the whole face and contain clay, which is purifying.
When you're using them, just focus on that area a little more as you're massaging it in. You can also leave them on the skin for a few minutes like a treatment mask—even though the Kaolin isn’t technically a mask, I’ll often let it sit for five minutes before rinsing.
The Rosemary Toning Mist could also be helpful. It's one of my favorites for enlarged pores because it’s purifying without being drying. It gives you that hydration boost while still helping to balance and refine. And again, it’s something you can use all over—not just on your nose.
Another option would be the Charcoal Cacao Mask. It’s a very purifying treatment with antioxidant-rich ingredients and activated coconut charcoal to help detoxify and draw out impurities. You could use it just on your nose or try it all over to see how your skin responds. Personally, when I use it all over, I like to mix it with something like the Illuminating Pearl Mask to soften it a bit.
Because this mask really gets into the pores, I sometimes reverse the usual routine and exfoliate after using it—like using the Kaolin Micro Exfoliant post-mask—to help remove any leftover charcoal and smooth everything out.
That said, if I had to pick one, I might recommend the Radiant C Polish or Kaolin first—they’re more versatile since they function as both exfoliants and masks.
One more product that might sound a little unexpected is the Restorative Cleansing Oil. I’m a big fan of oil cleansing, and this product works well for all skin types. It’s nourishing for dry or mature skin, but also really effective for oily or congested areas—like the nose.
It works by binding to oil-based impurities and helping to soften and remove congestion. You can use it on its own or as the first step in a double cleanse. The key is to use it on dry skin with dry hands. I usually use a good amount for slip, then really massage it in—especially around the nose area. You can rinse it off, but just know it will leave a light layer of oil. If you prefer, you can remove it with a warm washcloth or follow up with another cleanser, like the Aloe Herb Cleanser.
It’s also great for removing makeup, sunscreen, or mascara. And it’s made with a jojoba oil base, which is balancing for the skin. It also includes tea tree oil, manuka oil (which I love for calming and purifying), and castor oil.
Customer: Can you say the name of that product again?
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: Yes—it's the Restorative Cleansing Oil.
Customer: Thank you.
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: You're welcome! Does that feel helpful—or confusing?
Customer: Very helpful. Thank you!
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: Perfect. I’m glad! Any other questions?
No? Ok. Let’s briefly touch on the other two elixirs, since we only discussed the Brighten earlier.
So along with the Brighten (which is pure vitamin C), the set includes:
- Hydrate Elixir: This is a hyaluronic acid with vegan collagen pre-peptides—very hydrating and barrier-strengthening. You can use this morning or night, or both. Just mix about three drops with your serum before applying.
- Revitalize Elixir: This features our bioactive A complex (our retinol alternative) and astaxanthin. It helps speed up skin renewal for a resurfacing effect—great for signs of aging and brightening. The bioactive A is derived from algae, so it's completely safe and MadeSafe certified.
Use the Revitalize only at night, and be sure to wear SPF during the day, as it can make your skin more sun-sensitive. Again, mix three drops into your serum.
Fun fact: astaxanthin is what gives flamingos their pink color!
You can mix and match the elixirs—maybe two drops of Hydrate and one of Brighten in the morning, for example. Just don’t mix Revitalize and Brighten together. Use Brighten in the morning, Revitalize at night, and Hydrate anytime.
Customer: Got it.
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: Awesome!
Okay, maybe we should quickly touch on Sun Love, since we just talked about the Revitalize…
So, the Sun Love—this is our everyday sheer sunscreen. You definitely want to use an SPF if you’re using the Revitalize or our Activated Night Serum. This one is SPF 20. It’s non-nano zinc oxide, broad spectrum—so UVA and UVB protection—and reef safe. It’s very nourishing, with ingredients like pumpkin seed oil and buriti fruit oil.
You can use this on its own as your daytime moisturizer, or layer it over your facial oil—whichever you prefer. That’s just personal preference and depends on your skin type.
Okay, perfect—I think that’s it! How’s everyone feeling? Any more questions?
Customer: You mentioned you don’t wear makeup often—what do you use when you do?
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: Usually just a tinted moisturizer. And right now, I’ve been using a cream blush from RMS—Rose-Marie Swift’s line. I think I have her mascara too. That’s about it—I keep it pretty simple.
Customer: Do you use the SPF—Sun Love?
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: Yes, I do.
Customer: I bought the Sun Love and like it, but it goes on so white. I thought about mixing in some color or foundation, but I wasn’t sure if that would make it too heavy since it’s already so moisturizing.
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: Yes, it is quite moisturizing. Usually the white cast should fade once you really massage it in. But if you want to add a tint, we recommend mixing it with a powder foundation rather than a cream. That way you’re not diluting the SPF.
In our Favorite Brands Marketplace, we carry a loose powder foundation by Au Naturale that works really well for this. Let me grab that link for you.
Here you go! It’s a great option if you want a little coverage but still want the full SPF protection.
Customer: Got it. That helps, thank you.
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: You’re so welcome!
Oh—and Judy, with your makeup question, we actually have a blog post on clean makeup recommendations from a live event we did a while back. Let me find that for you… Here it is!
I’ll put the link in the chat—it includes a bunch of clean makeup brands we love, so you can explore more options.
Alright, you guys—thank you so much! I hope you all have an awesome afternoon.
Customer: Thank you, Emily—this was really helpful. Can I ask one last question?
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: Of course.
Customer: I like to look companies up in the EWG database, but Annmarie Skin Care isn’t listed. Do you know why?
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: I’m not 100% sure, but I think we’ve been asked this before. I believe it may be because you have to pay to be listed there, and we opted instead to pursue the MadeSafe certification instead. That certification is pretty strict and aligns with our ingredient integrity standards. But I’ll double-check with the team to confirm.
Customer: That makes sense—thank you!
Emily Haupt-Annmarie Skin Care In-House Esthetician: You’re welcome. Thank you all again for joining me and chatting about skin care today. Hope you have a great rest of your day. Bye!
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