Reviews

Mermaid jelly is magical! It is a cool, lovely delight on the skin. It refreshes, feel hydrating, and cooling all at the same time! I’m so happy I bought the larger size!

Over time, I've purchased 2 sample sizes (and gifted a 3rd to a friend). I really wanted to love this product, and honestly I love the way the gel feels on my skin, but after some time and comparison shopping, I've come to the conclusion that it makes my eyes itchy and watery and just no. It's true that it works for other areas on my face for some extra hydration, and it's true that a little goes a long way (=2 stars), but I tried using on my frown lines in between my eyebrows and even that was itchy. I finally reached this conclusion, bc I compared with a Japanese eye cream (Sana) as well as the Wet & Wild Cooling stick. Both much cheaper and importantly, neither makes my eyes water and itch. I would give higher stars for simple hydration, but I can get that from much cheaper products elsewhere.

This stuff is fantastic. I'm not sure how a liquid can feel soft, but it does. It is deeply hydrating without being at all heavy, and just makes my skin happy. I know this was limited edition, but please please make more!

I bought this just to try as a 2nd cleanser in my double cleansing routine. While I don’t have any of the issues this is designed to tackle, I find it’s leaving my skin super plump, soft, and supple. It’s silky going on, too. Definitely loving the results!

My girlfriend is an OG SB girlie. She introduced me to the company, and not gonna lie, I had doubts. But you know, the things we do for love, so I started using a few products in February (2026) to appease her. Then, I started using more products because hot damn, this is the first time I’ve actually noticed a difference in my skin because of a product line! In about 4 months, I’ve gone from a hesitant user to second tier reward program that can’t stop talking about it — an SB disciple.

I’m in perimenopause, almost fully menopausal, and the first thing I noticed was my soft, supple skin. I know it’s not good to constantly touch your face, but I couldn’t help it. It’s gotten better but sometimes I just want to feel the smoothness. THEN I saw my pores get smaller. Pores I didn’t realize I even had until perimenopause. My skin was blotchy, reactive, and … (whispered) gritty. Not in a Flyers mascot, eff off way either. Just some lunch lady vibes and given up on life exhaustion.

Now I do an 8-step routine every morning. EIGHT STEPS. Plus sunblock. It’s like suddenly I care about feeling good and protecting my skin.

Anyway, the cucumber & mint cleanser — I gave this a go because honestly, the smell interested me. And as with all the products, I try them and am immediately glad I did. This smells so lovely. Like a little spa day each morning. It foams up, relaxes me, and does the job. My skin feels less puffy and much calmer afterward. So is my mood, making it easier to solo parent and deal with Septa. Basically preventing rage and homicidal behavior.

Invest in yourself. Protect society and your loved ones. Use this product and any other SB items.

PS. In case you’re curious, I use the following: vacuum cleanser, cucumber & mint cleanser, mugwort beauty water, Chang e serum, red wine serum (I was using cherry-pressed serum but I ran out of the travel size and it’s sold out and my heart is shattered), eye gel, camellia gold, and calm cream. I do the caphê roaster mask once a week-ish (mind-blowing). I rotate in the kombucha vinegar cleanser occasionally. You’re welcome.

The rose and hyaluronic acid serum is really something special. My skin seems to crave it. The feel, the smell, everything about it is amazing. I love and highly recommend. Wish you had on the regular!

I love how bouncy this is AND how bouncy it makes my skin. I got a little more sun than I would like yesterday so slathered it on before bed. Look how happy my skin looks this morning 💕

I purchased this product by accident, as I was wanting to try sake bomb. But when it arrived, what the heck. It turned out to be the best product I’ve tried in a long time. I am going through menopause and my skin has been feeling bone dry and stretched. I started using this at night under a generous application of European Nivea cream. After about three weeks, I noticed my skin tone was less red and patchy. Some old scars seem to be less noticeable. I am still experimenting to find a way to get my skin better moisturized but this has been a great find.

This difficult to use. I have to dig it out because its consistency is so hard. It doesn’t smooth over my skin, it feels like hard wax. And it doesn’t make my skin feel moisturized. I wish I could leave a rave review, but this didn’t earn one.

I have MCAS and very bad excema, due to this I have tried everything on my skin to get it to settle down. Oil, lip balm, bag balm, nothing would help my "alligator lips" but this clears them up. It feels like quenching your thirst after being out in the sun. I love this product.

I am so glad I purchased this seasonal product. I loved it so much and am so sad that I’m almost out. Even though it says it’s a serum, it felt like a soft, smooth and delicious smelling moisturizer and I believe it’s meant for both. How can you go wrong?! It has a beautiful and light subtle cherry smell. I love it!

I had some pores I couldn’t clear no matter what I tried. For months. I had those hard, little white bumps that I thought would be with me forever. Within two weeks of using Vacuum Cleaning Oil they were gone, my skin looks and feels amazing, and I’m a fan for life.

I am an OG Sabbatical Beauty and I loved this cleanser Back in the Day. However, it did sometimes separate and it was very thick. When I saw this new formulation I jumped and bought a full size the very same day because I loved it then. I have since received it and AK did it again: the formula is thinner, but still wonderfully thick and foams up, and the same great fresh scent for spring into summer. If you find the other cleansers a bit too heavy as we go into the summer months, do yourself a favor and get this. Your skin will thank you for this refreshing dunk!

I have been using the Maple Toner for a while, and decided to try the cleanser. I'm glad I did. It smells great, has a lovely consistency, and leaves my skin soft.

I'm so glad this is back! Oh, Cucumber Mint Foaming Vegan Cleanser, I have missed you! It smells great, treats my skin well, and is refreshing in warmer weather. The fact that it's vegan is a big plus.

Possibly my favorite SB product so far! Perfect as a main moisturizer on humid days, a serum under sunscreen for extra moisture, and it makes makeup go on like a dream. I’m traveling with it as a main product and it’s perfect. My skin is the clearest it’s been in years.

Loving this one! I feel like it’s going to feel extra healing when summer comes and we get more sun on our face. It feels like a deeply protective serum/mask almost and soothing to my skin!

Just tried for the first time and adore already so much

I'm glad I ordered the skin reset set! Getting these 3 lovely products in smaller sizes enabled me to try new things while giving my skin a seasonal reset. I will likely buy each of these products in full size when I finish up these surprisingly long lasting smaller sizes.

The first second I put on this product, I loved it! I wasn’t sure how I would like gel cream initially as I had never used a product like this in the past. It smells heavenly, my skin felt like tighter and more moisturized at the same time, and my acne started going away. I started with a travel size and immediately bought a full as soon as it was running out! Highly recommend!!

I love this product. It’s turning out to be one of my favorites! As soon as I put it on, I feel as though my face tightens and brightens. I’m in my mid 40’s and am starting to see wrinkles, so this is much needed. It’s a great product and works exactly as it should!

I’ve been using SB for over a decade. This is one product I try never to run out of! It infuses my skin with happiness, and I think it’s one of the biggest contributors to clear and bouncy skin at 58.

This is a lovely mask that packs a punch. After one use you can see this is a powerhouse mask with very potent actives. As someone with reactive skin, it is both soothing and gentle but the actives really do give your skin a nice glow, exfoliate and overnight I can notice a difference in texture. Highly recommend for middle age combination skin dealing with both stubborn hormonal breakouts and dryness. It has a nice texture and subtle smell. I hope this isn't a short run and that this mask will stick around!

I really enjoy using this oil! My skin is more radiant after daily use for over 1 month. I have also found that the luscious feeling it adds to my routine truly adds joy to my day, allowing me to massage it in and treat myself to some TLC. Worth every penny.

This little jar right here? Liquid (or rather, soft, luscious oil) gold! I’m obsessed with the delicious texture, and this does a wonderful job of hydrating and nourishing the area around my eyes. I’ve had stubborn eczema under and around my eyebrows that nothing was getting rid of. With the Eye Gel-Oil – boom, hydrated, gone. I'll also tap some onto my cheekbones for a natural, hydrated glow.

I love being able to support a hyper-local, woman-owned business that shares my values. But on my budget, Sabbatical has to be the occasional splurge (and for the product - I know the pricing is *very* reasonable. hand made! in Philly! small batch! high quality, concentrated ingredients!). The littlest bit goes the longest way with the Eye Gel-oil – this is one of the best bang-for-your-buck products out there! If you’re looking for a starter Sabbatical product and you like the texture of oils, this is a great one to try even at the travel size. I’m hooked! This + the Winter Is Coming Balm have been game changers for my skin that will always have a place on my vanity.

During hot summer months, everyone wants to go light and it makes sense. Donkey milk cream is as heavy as I want to go and it’s perfect! Applied in the morning I find it’s not too oily or greasy at the end of the work day.