Beauty Review: Kara Vita

A beauty review on the Kara Vita facial regimens

by:

Michelle Hibbard

I was recently offered a opportunity to try the Kara Vita Hydrating and Balancing Regimens. I was not paid to do this review or compensated in any way. I was sent about two weeks worth of samples to try these regimens and give a review. Everything in this review is 100% my opinion and feelings toward these products. No sugar coating, Girl Scout promise!

OK my fellow beauty lovers, lets jump in...

Kara Vita: Hydrating Regimen

The Hydrating Regimen includes the following: Hydrating Cleanser, Complexion Mist, Antioxidant Treatment, Face Essential, and PBH Exfoliating Facial Masque.

This set is regularly priced at $155.00, if you become a club member you pay $131.75, that is a total savings of $23.25 if you join. 

At first I thought this sounds expensive, it really isnt though. Even if you purchase decent drugstore skin care products you are more than likely spending $100 on different brands that aren't even close to the quality of this regimen. 

I was sent samples for everything in the picture and list above except for the PBH Exfoliating Masque. Unfortunatly I cannot review the masque because I simply did not use it. The other amazing 4 products I am going to review for you.

Hydrate and Cleanse

Let me start by the order in which this regimen is numbered for use. First product being the Hydrate and Cleanse. This is a gentle cleanser intended for dry, sensitive skin types and is said to soothe, hydrate and remove impurities. I put a small amount on my fingers before applying to my face and rubbed it between the tips of my fingers to get a feel for the texture. I noticed there was no lather, which made me a little weary. (Products I have experienced like this usually leave my face feeling greasy.) I applied all over my face and neck in circular motions. It took very little product to clean my face. 

After rinsing my face felt very clean, not at all greasy. The smell of these products is like aroma therapy. They have very calming fragrances to them, which I really like.

This product by itself is regularly priced at $26.00, club price is $22.10. Club price savings: $3.90

Hydrating Complexion Mist

The Hydrating Complexion Mist is a spray toner that is said to remove left over traces of dirt, make-up and other impurities left on skin after washing. The site says it can also be used as a make-up remover, I did not try this as a make-up remover so i cannot comment on that claim. It is also supposed to leave your face feeling refreshed and renewed. I feel it did work well as a toner and it did leave my skin feeling refreshed. 

My only issue is that since I was using samples it was extremely hard to apply the mist to my face. As you see in the photo how this item was packaged it would leak and while applying I would have to drip it all over my face which wasn't my favorite step. I wasted a lot of product due to the packaging fail. 

However... I love the way it made my skin feel so I did not skip the step but it was a bit annoying. This was a sample however a purchased item would come in a bottle with a spray pump so this wouldn't be a issue with a purchase. 

This item by itself is regularly priced at $26.00, club price is $22.10. Club price savings: $3.90

 Hydrating Antioxidant Treatment

The Hydrating Antioxidant Treatment is said to reduce lines and wrinkles, correct damage and renew skin, calm skin, balance moisture levels, repair skin and promote new cell development.

This is my favorite product out of both regimens that I tried. I love this cream and I was so sad when the sample ran out. I will be purchasing this product as soon as I finish the one I am currently using by The Balm. This cream has so many benefits and feels so good going on the skin. Within 3 days I was already seeing improvement. I have dry, blotchy skin and I just turned 32 so the fine lines are creeping up quickly! I used this all over my face and down my neck to my collar bone. I saw a reduction in the fine lines around my eyes, my face looked smoother, dryness was gone and it even helped with some of the redness on my face.

Love, love, love this product! This is a great cream for anyone in their 30's and older. The price is great for what you receive. I have bought $80 creams that I used for months that didn't show half of the benefits that this cream did in just 3 days! 

This item by itself regularly is priced at $57.00, club price is $48.45. Club price savings: $8.55. 

Face Essential with SPF 15

The Face Essential with SPF 15 is said to deliver long-lasting hydration and guarantees UV protection. It also provides radical defense to protect skin from environmental assault, helps prevent visible signs of aging. Non-comedogenic.  A light moisturizer with broad-spectrum protection.

This was the final product I used from this regimen. I feel it did cover all of the statements listed above from their site. It is a very light moisturizer so for me it doesnt work well. I have very dry skin, especially around my T-zone so I tend to use a heavy moisturizer. This is perfect for normal to slightly oily skin though. It could even be great for combo skin. I am not saying this isnt a great face lotion, because it is, I just have super dry skin so I doesnt work for me. If you have any of the skin types I just listed this regimen is perfect for you. If you have really dry skin like I do this regimen can still work, you can either purchase single items or buy the regimen and just ad an extra moisturizer of your choice into the mix.

This item is regularly priced at $26.00, club price is $22.15. Club price savings: $3.85.

Kara Vita Balancing Regimen

The Kara Vita Balancing Regimen includes the following: Balancing Cleanser, Complexion Mist, Antioxidant Treatment, Face Essential, and PBH Exfoliating Facial Masque. This set is regularly priced at $155.00, if you become a club member you pay $131.75, that is a total savings of $23.25 if you join. 

Again I will be going in the order of each step as listed above also of the products I did review. ( I did not receive samples for the Balancing Complexion Mist or the PBH Facial Masque so I will not be reviewing those items.)

Balancing Cleanser

The balancing cleanser is said to control excess sebum to control excess oilyness. (Sebum is an oily substance made by the sebaceous glands on skin and hair to protect the it from drying out and making hair and skin waterproof. When your skin makes excess sebum it causes your skin or hair to be extra oily.) It is a gentle cleanser so it wont dry or irritate skin.

I had to be careful using this regimen because it is really meant for oily skin, my skin being very dry I was a little worried about drying my face out. Knowing that I could make my skin issues worst I decided to try it anuway. Turns out there was nothing to worry about. The cleanser kept my face clean, did not dry it out but I do feel it should be targeted for normal to oily skin types. Even though it did not dry my face it didnt do as much for me as the Hydrate and Cleanse. Like I said, it just wasn't a fit for my skin type but this is a great cleanser for oily skin!

This item is regularly priced at $26.00, club price is $22.10. Club savings: $3.90.

 Antioxidant Treatment and Face Essential SPF 15 

The Antioxidant Treatment and Face Essential SPF 15 are they same items listed in the Hydrating Regimen. Since they are reviewed above, please see above for info.

 5 Piece Purifying Regimen

This is the third regimen by Kara Vita, the Purifying Regimen. This set includes the following items: Purifying Cleanser, Complexion Mist, Antioxidant Treatment, Face Essential, and PBH Exfoliating Facial Masque.

I did not try this regimen but decided to include it so that you all know there is a third option. This regimen is great for controlling breakouts, refining pores, soothes irritation and will leave you with a clear, smooth face. Two of the ingredients in the cleanser that are intended to clear skin are the natural antiseptic properties of Lavender and Lemon oils.

If you have breakouts, rosacea, fine lines, wrinkles and/or sensitive skin I think this is the regimen for you.

Overall review

This is a incredible line that has made up regimens that can work for any skin type. These are great for combo skin too because any of these regimens can work in your favor for dual problems you are having with your skin. There are other products out there that can give you the same quality but for a much higher price. This is a amazing skin care line that is affordable, which isn't easy to find! If you are looking for a new skin care line, tired of the one you are using now because it isn't working like it used to, or just want to try something new, I recommend trying whichever regimen is right for you from the Kara Vita line. Again I am NOT being compensated in ANY way for this review. This is 100% my opinions and experience while using the samples I was provided. 

***Purchasing Information***

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