Stocking Stuffers 2018

So, I am definitely super into skincare. I’m always looking for something that both excites me & addresses the specific things I’m concerned with (ie, oiliness, occasional breakouts due to stress, texture & tone, scarring). I must admit, I was thoroughly ready to be disappointed in the products I ordered, as its happened before. However, thus far, I’m impressed. The products are quality & packaged well, and fit right in wherever they’re plugged alongside my other products. This cleansing oil is luxurious in feel, does exactly as it says it will & rinses off beautifully. I have dabbled in cleansing oils before, and this one is right up there with some of the heavies (think DHC). Definitely reordering. Another plus: these travel size products last, as the quality of the ingredients is as advertised, so you only end up using what’s directed or a smidge less/more. Well played, Sabbatical, well played 😉💜❤️

I LOVE this mask. This stuff is a complete miracle. I've tried tons of SB masks and have found them to all be pretty great, but this is the best one by far. No other mask, SB or otherwise, gives me the awesome instant results of this mask. I slather it on with a mask brush cuz the texture isn't always easy to work with but it's worth it. Keep it on for 30 minutes and you will get a stunning GLOW when you are done. It's so cool. It's great on acne and fine lines too. Highly recommend you try this!

This cleanser smells heavenly and dissolves makeup easily. My skin feels soft and clean after using. A little goes a long way, it’s a great product!

I love this massage balm and it's an awesome buy because a little goes a long way. Some evenings, especially if I feel like I need some extra moisturizing, I like to change up my routine by just doing a cleansing step and then giving myself a facial massage with this balm and then leaving it on overnight. My skin (which is quite picky and acne prone) loves it and I always look great in the morning.

I've only recently added the Guasha tool to my routine and I love it. When I have a layer or two of serums and moisturizers on my face, the tool glides across my skin, helping it to absorb more yummy SB products and signaling to all the tense muscles in my face that it's okay to relax. I added a jade roller to my routine this past summer and am finding that the two tools complement one another: it feels so good to use a chilled roller (it lives in my fridge) around my eyes while the Guasha tool feels especially good on my neck and around my jaw. And it doesn't hurt that the Guasha tool is lovely and feels good in my hand.

I have eyes that get tired very easily and no amounts of eye drops can take away the fatigue, dryness and itchiness. But recently, I realise that I am relying less on the eye drops and the only change in my lifestyle is that I have been using the guasha tool to complement my routine! I love using the narrower end to trace and massage around my eye area, and really press down along the eye socket area. It always make me feel so relaxed and soothed. I believe it helped with better circulation and hence my eyes feel refreshed! I will definitely recommend this to everyone who experiences eye strain and need the relief!

I love this balm for massage. I use it for facial massage and to give my husband a back massage. It has great slip and is never greasy.

I use this mask for a quick in shower exfoliation. I was surprised how quickly and effectively it sloughs off dead skin. Really great when I don’t have a lot of time in the morning. Love it!

You need this tool. Imagine your worst day... You wake up late, get stuck in traffic, have a bad interaction with a client/colleague... None of those matter because you know you'll be going home to your beautiful green aventurine SB gua sha tool which will massage away all of your stresses and woes. You need to get your hands on one and pair it with your favorite SB beauty oil (I'm looking at you, blush oil!) I've never used one before but it's become a regular part of my routine... It is a relaxing part of any nightly self care... Happy massaging!

This is now one of my all time favorite masks! It makes my face feel so clean and fresh. After using it, my skin is firmer, but also feels soft and looks so bright. It dries pretty quickly, which is nice when you don’t have a lot of time to mask, but it doesn’t make my face feel dried out. It smells amazing as well- herbal and medicinal. I use this mask at least once a week! 💚

I just love this serum so much, I don’t even have the words to explain. It’s beautiful to look at, and it smells clean and medicinal (in a good way!). I don’t know if it’s from the moonstones or what, but when I apply it I feel both peaceful and energized. It absorbs so quickly, and leaves my skin soft and glowing, but not looking shiny. Chang E‘S Silver Moon Pearl Serum has become a daily staple in my routine!

First of all, this tool is beautiful. A heart-shaped green aventurine guasha for your heart chakra 💚 It’s one of my favorite stones to help with luck, success and emotional issues.
Using the guasha for facial massage is so relaxing, as well. It’s a great way to unwind at the end of the day. I especially like using it cool (I pop it in the fridge for a few minutes). It feels really nice, and helps relieve some puffiness. I often get headaches, and using it at my temples really helps. I also use it on my feet sometimes. I work 12+ hour shifts and my feet really feel it at the end of the day. This makes them feel sooooo good!

SB's Gua Sha tool not only helps relax my facial muscles, it also helps with lymphatic drainage--a lot. While I use the tool at night during my first cleanse with Vacuum Cleansing Oil or toward the end of my skincare with Ekaterina, I also use it some mornings when I have an exceptionally puffy face. The Gua Sha massage leaves my skin feeling smoother and with a welcome glow. SB's Gua Sha tool is a game changer that's easy to use!

I had never used a Guasha tool before receiving one in the Autumn Moon box. After watching the "how to" videos Adeline shared in the Facebook group, I thought I'd give it a try. The Guasha tool itself feels smooth and weighty to the touch, with precise edges and a polished surface that is cool and pleasant to touch. It's a pretty green colour. After spreading some Vacuum Cleaner Cleansing Oil over my face and over the surface of the guasha, I followed the instructions to smooth my skin from the central line towards the lymph drainage ducts. I noticed a reduction in puffiness and a relaxed feeling from doing the guasha massage. I have now built this into a regular part of my weekly routine.

This gua sha tool is just amazing. Facial massage with this lovely, piece of ethically sourced stone is the perfect compliment to the SB products. I love to use Vacuum oil and the Gua sha to massage away the days stresses. Using it feels like heaven and leaves my skin absolutely glowing. I highly recommend treating yourself to at least one if not two. I like to use two, to work both sides of my face at the same time.

This piece is just lovely. First the adventure is smooth and in a heart shape, which just means love for your face. The tool is easy to use and contours to my face so well. I released migraine tension and see a fullness in my face and a overall relaxation of my face. It also have a subtle coolness as I massage that is just lovely. I won a guasha during the double cleanse challenge that is on its way to my friend (who introduced me to SB). You want this tool. You didn’t know you needed it.

This mask smells just like Pumpkin Pie, so much so it might trick you into eating it. As good as it smells save it for your face, your skin will thank you! I love this mask as a way to boost hydration and soothe my skin when I have any irritation. It can be quite messy so I've found that putting it on before a shower is the easiest way to get it off. Another benefit is that my skin looks and feels more supple and plump after use as well!

Apple Cider serum has never disappointed me. Not only does it smell delicious, but it also does wonderful things for my skin. The gentle exfoliating properties of the Apple Alpha Hydroxy Complex leave my skin looking like porcelain (hydrated and dewy with a soft glow). Make sure you grab it while you can as it's usually only available in the fall and is currently out as one of the Autumn Moon Box products!

This mask is perfect for masking on the go, in fact, it is probably one of the most user-friendly masks I've ever used. The formula glides on your skin like butter and dries clear so I can put it on without worrying about getting it on my clothes (or scaring off my food delivery person). The smell is a delightfully relaxing herbal/medicinal scent which really helps me to relax after a busy day. The reason I call it a mini facelift is because immediately after I wash it off my skin looks brighter and tighter. It's the perfect pick me up for you and your skin!

This serum worked wonders for my skin! It has quickly become my favorite serum to use after cleansing before applying my other serums. Not only does it look beautiful, but it also provides my skin with instant hydration and brightens it as well. In the summer I can use it by itself as a serum but I find that in the colder months I like to layer it with Apple Cider serum for a perfect hydrated glow.

I am loving Donkey Cream!!!! It was a little too much during the hot summer months, however, now that it is colder and drier - it is my new favorite! Morning or night, it is proving so helpful to my parched skin.

I have been using the Bethany Charcoal mask with the Rosewater Cleansing Balm once a week for a month now. My pores look much smaller and my white heads are slowly working their way to the surface and resolving. This nose used to be covered in back heads!

I’ve never truly had a great time with pressed serum application, truth be told, but I’ve always enjoyed the effects of them. It’s like they’re a super step between serums and moisturizing, that if you take that step, your face seems to be extra balanced and happy. In steps microbiome pressed serum, and wow! I still can’t believe how smooth and creamy it is, how EASY it is to apply (no special techniques, no pilling, nada), just smooth it on and view the glory of a happily balanced, redness free, oil free face. All day. I love this stuff.

This stuff is a real treat for my dark, allergy-puffed under-eye area. I'm using it on my forehead and neck, too. It seems to make the lines less prominent. It's best applied at night, as it is quite shiny.

My cat appears to like SB products as much as I do, but for different reasons. Alas.

This mask leaves my skin feeling matte and smooth and I love that I can use it in the shower in under 10 minutes. Highly recommend this mask for anyone with oily skin. A little goes a long way too!

I have tried ALL the SB masks and I'm a sucker every time a new one comes out. But this one is AMAZING. Because I have tried them all, I am a good test case! I do not know enough about ingredients and such, but it went on smoother than some and not runny. The texture is perfect. I felt like I was painting my face. The scent is lovely and not over-powering. I left it on for 30 minutes and took it off with a washcloth and some warm water. My face was so soft. Really amazing. I think with regular use it might help with the age spots, which are my nemesis. Definitely an SB winner.

I feel like I’ve gained at least two years on my face. It’s more plump and hydrated than it was before. The redness is also less in my cheeks, which is where most of my rosacea comes out. My stress knots are less thanks to the gua sha tool and I definitely think that it’s produced more collagen. What’s really surprised me is that in the 6 weeks or so that I’ve been using the Autumn Moon Box, I’ve had no acne breakouts, not even when my cycle starts and my hormones fluctuate. My skin has remained clear throughout it all. Pic is before and after!

This is by far the lightest serum that I've ever used! It's a great first or second serum and it helps to brighten and lessen the red. The little flecks of silver give your face just a hint of sparkle and the moonstones shake when you mix up the serum to give you a reminder to exhale and steal some time for yourself.

I started using this because I have an obsession with how I have blackheads. The clay helps me so much by tightening in just a short time. And the smell! Oh those roses!!! Don't expect this to foam a lot because it doesn't but it still works its magic!

I love how light and airy this sleeping pack is. It really helps to lock in all the goodness from your previous layers and moisturizes at night like you have a little friend helping you while you sleep. The donkey milk is fantastic and the gel itself doesn't have much of a smell so it's pleasant to slap on at night.

This smells exactly like apple cider. And it's super hydrating which helps to alleviate your redness. It also helps to smooth and brighten! It is awesome and I love using it in fall!

I am in love with this. I use it at night for about 10 minutes while I watch something that only I like (K-dramas, anyone?). I use it with Ekaterina although with any oil it'll work and glide. It helps to promote the collagen in your face but even more so it helps you claim 10 minutes of your evening so that you can relax and get those knots that you didn't know you have out of your face.

Pumpkin pie on your face?! Yup, the 20-minute facial that lessens your redness and makes you want to lick off the goodness. The redness went down so much that it was unbelievable.