Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to simplify my life.
Declutter.
Rest more.
Slow down.
I’ve been applying this a bit to my approach to beauty, and I’d have to say that one oil that speaks to me in this quest to find balance and simplicity is Mun No. 1 Aknari Brightening Youth Serum.
{I purchased Mun No.1 Aknari Brightening Youth Serum from Munemi herself during “A Night for Green Beauty” in Los Angeles. It costs $95 for a 0.68-ounce glass pump bottle.}
{From left: Munemi, kimberlyloc.com reader Mimi and I get a quick picture after I purchased No. 1 Aknari from Munemi herself!}
Made with three well-known, rockstar oils, Mun No.1 Aknari Brightening Youth Serum captures the best of green beauty in one beautiful, violet pump bottle, yet doesn’t underwhelm even the most discerning green beauty connoisseur.
Mun No.1 Aknari Brightening Youth Serum, created by internationally known makeup artist Munemi Imai, combines Ecocert-certified prickly pear oil, argan oil and rose oil in a blend you’ve never seen — or smelled — before.
At first glance, you may think, “OK, I can just DIY this.” And sure, you could mix up prickly pear, argan and rose oil and call it a day.
But your day wouldn’t smell this good. I promise you.
That’s because Munemi sources the extremely fragrant, grandiose Bulgarian rose oil for her blend, making it rich in liquid rejuvenation and radiance. One whiff of Mun No.1 Aknari Brightening Youth Serum will put your bouquet of fresh-cut flowers on your desk to shame.
As someone who used to turn her nose up to rose-scented products (seriously — all the ones I’d sniffed before smelled cheap), I’ve come around to this beloved, classic scent, and it’s going to be hard to top Mun No.1 Aknari Brightening Youth Serum if you’re a die-hard rose lover.
In addition to the seductive scent of Bulgarian rose, Mun No.1 Aknari Brightening Youth Serum brings anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich argan and prickly pear oils into the mix to plump, nourish and soften your skin.
When I find myself wanting something a little simpler in my skincare, yet with an aromatic treat for my senses, Mun No.1 Aknari Brightening Youth Serum is an easy pick because it contains these two simple yet effective oils.
Argan oil, our treasured “liquid gold” of green beauty, helps neutralize free radicals and is perfect for daytime and evening use.
Prickly pear seed oil, which smells too nutty to me on its own, blends beautifully with argan and rose while providing an extra-large helping of vitamin E and essential fatty acids for skin protection.
If you’re somewhat new to green beauty and ready to take the plunge into your first luxury blend, Mun No.1 Aknari Brightening Youth Serum would be a great place to start. It’s not intimidating, as there are only three ingredients, but it’s way more special than your everyday DIY.
From the packaging to the founder story (which I’ll be bringing you a little bit closer to soon!), Mun No.1 Aknari Brightening Youth Serum can easily be your little treat that you indulge in without feeling like you’ve spent an absolute fortune on your skincare.
At $95 for a 0.68-ounce pump bottle that’s designed to last about 3-4 months, I’d say it’s within reach to those who are serious about exploring what luxury green beauty has to offer.
As for how I’m approaching Mun No.1 Aknari Brightening Youth Serum in my own skincare routine? I reserve it as my go-to oil for when I want a simpler yet beautifully scented serum that will put me in a dreamy mood as I massage it in. I typically use it during the day, but sometimes incorporate it into my evening skincare cocktail when my skin is in good condition.
This is only because when I’m broken out (which Mun No.1 Aknari Brightening Youth Serum has not made me do!), I tend to create a skincare cocktail that has a lot of competing fragrances (frankincense, myrrh, tea tree, lavender, etc.). It would be a shame to dilute the truly therapeutic experience of rose with all that other stuff!
As a result, I can probably make my bottle of Mun No.1 Aknari Brightening Youth Serum last a little bit longer — unless, of course, I start slathering it on my body because it smells that good!
Munemi, please make this into a body oil for us? Please?!
So, my final verdict: Yes, I would repurchase Mun No.1 Aknari Brightening Youth Serum. It’s beautiful, simple and elegant.
Have you tried Mun No.1 Aknari Brightening Youth Serum? What are your thoughts on rose? How scented do you like your facial oils to be? Tell me in the comments section!
