I love herbs. I grow basil, thyme, cilantro, parsley, sage, rosemary, oregano, and lavender. They’re easy to grow. I love how they smell. I use them in cooking all the time. I’ve made sachets with the lavender. Herbs are my friends 😉
Because of my interest in herbs, I really wanted to try PurErb skincare products. They’re made with over 100 therapeutic herbs and botanical extracts. Bring ’em on!
I was sent PurErb Serenity Calming Moisturizer, definitely the result of herb-based skincare meets aromatherapy. This luxurious gel-cream nourishes and hydrates all skin types while calming stressed skin. With its heady, lasting herbal scent, it calms tensions and promotes relaxation. I can smell the lavender for sure. I thought there was rosemary in there too, but apparently the scent is from other ingredients.
I have trouble falling asleep. I take OTC sleeping pills, and I often still can’t fall asleep. I’ve tried lots of different things to help. On nights when I can’t sleep or if I’m annoyed by something, I reach for PurErb Serenity Calming Moisturizer No. 012. The scent is on the strong side, so if you prefer unscented skincare, this isn’t for you. But I have found that cleansing my skin and applying PurErb Serenity Calming Moisturizer really does help me relax and sleep.
So what is in this fragrant gel-cream? It’s jam-packed with all kinds of exotic ingredients!
- Madagascar Baobab, the source of vitamins A, D, E and F (vitamin F??) that help prevent environmental damage and nourish dry and aging skin
- African Marula with antioxidants and free fatty acids that hydrate and restore radiance as well as reduce the appearance of fine lines
- Edelweiss Stem Cells that provide anti-aging, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits (who knew the little flower of The Sound of Music fame was so useful?)
- Greek Helichrysum, also anti-inflammatory and helps repair skin
- Kakadu Plum, boosts collagen, reduces dark spots and with high levels of vitamin C, it prevents oxidative damage
- Bulgarian Rose, a rare and expensive essential oil that attracts and maintains moisture as well as providing an intoxicating scent for relaxation and tension relief that dispels negative emotions and thoughts
- Brazilian Rosewood that balances oily skin, improves skin elasticity and radiance while its scent encourages centeredness and lifts one’s mood
- Lavender, a calming scent.
In addition to the above ingredients, all PurErb skincare products are formulated with NLE, Natural Liposome Encapsulation. It’s a technology that helps bio-active ingredients maintain their efficacy so they can deliver both skin as well as aromatherapy benefits.
At first, I used PurErb Serenity Calming Moisturizer on nights when I couldn’t sleep, but I love the feel of the relatively heavyweight gel-cream that will be even more helpful this coming winter. I’ve also learned what the ingredients can do so I’ve been using it most nights. It can also be used during the day along with sunscreen.
The scent and calming benefits of PurErb Serenity Calming Moisturizer might bring you to this lovely moisturizer, but the benefits of the ingredients will quickly win you over. It comes in an amber glass jar in 1.75 oz. for $58 or 0.5 oz. for $20 so you can see how it works for you and how you like the scent before committing to a larger size. PurErb products do not contain gluten, parabens, sulfates, glycols, or artificial fragrance. Check out the PurErb website to see the entire skincare line and learn more about the products and the philosophy behind their creation.
Are you a fan of herbs? Would you try an aromatherapy-style moisturizer like this?
I love herbs and find they are the best flavor enhancers for food. The product sounds wonderful and it’s nice to see so many natural products come to market.
Monica.
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For herb lovers and natural skincare lovers, PurErb really is the best. The scent lingers and it is so calming. I want to try their Bulgarian Rose Toner next. I think you’d like this brand, Monica
Wow – that sounds like it would smell so good!
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It smells like an herbal forest! lovely
This sounds like it’s so soothing and relaxing! <3
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Absolutely!
This sounds exactly what I need-a moisturizer that helps me sleep–that is an answer to a prayer!
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I felt the same way. It is a strong and lasting lavender and herbal scent, so I primarily use it when I need to chill out or go to sleep. I take OTC sleeping pills every night, but they don’t always work. Add this moisturizer does work for me.
Lavander, SOLD! It sounds so luxe and divine.
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It is, Norah, and it’s great for those nights when you need to relax or can’t fall asleep
I tried the Serenity Oil and it was too strong for me. Lisa enjoys it though even though she can’t use it nightly.
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This moisturizer is much too strong for you, Marcia. It’s an aromatherapy product as well as a moisturizer. I don’t use it every night either: I use it when I’m anxious, can’t sleep or just need to relax. The scent is long-lasting as it should be for that purpose. I want to try the Bulgarian Rose Toner. I’ve heard good things about it.
Herbaceous scents are really not my thing but I would be interested to see what others they carry!
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Then this would not be for you, Babi. I hear their Bulgarian Rose Toner is lovely
OOH Lavender?! yes please!
This smells so good and herbaceous!
Love this interesting mix of ingredients!
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I know you can’t do lavender so this would be off the list, but PurErb does have many other wonderful lavender-less products.
Stupendous review, Allison! I love this line, but have not tried this moisturizer. Your description makes it sound absolutely amazing! This is definitely going on my list! Happy 4th of July! <3
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Thank you so much, Helen! The strong herbaceous scent is so relaxing, it honestly does calm me down and help me sleep. The moisturizer is on the medium-heavier side so I recommend it for the cooler weather, but I think you would like it. Have a wonderful holiday weekend! xoxo
This sounds heavenly! I LOVE Lavender scented products!
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If you’re a fan of lavender, I think you’d like this moisturizer especially for colder weather.
I’m never very fond of really earthy, herb-y scents at first, but they usually grow on me. This sounds really interesting and I love that it can be a sleep aid too.
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If you’re not a fan of herbaceous scents, this is not one for you. But I hear the Bulgarian Rose Toner is lovely!
I love when products include Marula… so it’s great that this is in this product as well. I’m wondering if the scent might be a bit too much for me though I’m sure my skin would probably enjoy it.
Because this is an aromatherapy product, the scent is very strong. I think you’d think it is too much. But it does the trick for me to let me relax enough to fall asleep.
I love this herbal review and I enjoyed using beauty products that have herbs in it and are effective, too!
Ursula
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Thank you, Ursula. I love herbal scents, plus this has great ingredients