I'm Throwing Out All My Skincare Products, Because This Line Is Frankly All I Need
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As someone who lives in a bustling city in New Jersey but needs to spend time outdoors to ensure my sanity, there are few things I enjoy more than hiking in the woods for a few hours. And while escaping the demands of real life and putting off everyone else's bullsh*t until the foreseeable future just focusing on putting one foot in front of the other is a form of self-care I can't really function without, being trapped in the woods without a dependable skincare routine is less than ideal.
Fortunately, I happen to be pretty tight with Sarah Siegel — POPSUGAR's beauty and shopping assistant editor — who gave me a brand-new skincare line to test out called We Are Wild. Designed for anyone who loves the outdoors, this three-step routine comes in easy-to-carry sticks that can fit right into your backpack or makeup bag without being too heavy or leaking everywhere.
As for the product details, anyone looking for a no-fuss skincare routine can pick up a Triple Essentials Set, which has a probiotic cleanser, probiotic toner, and nourishing balm. Even better, every product in the line is vegan, nontoxic, and cruelty-free. Read ahead to get a look at the Instagram-worthy products.
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The Test Run
Although I was skeptical at first, I was pleasantly surprised when I was able to fully wash my face while sitting in a tree, because sometimes you gotta lean into a little dramatic effect, right?
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We Are Wild Probiotic Cleanser
This We Are Wild Probiotic Cleanser ($24) foams up in a matter of seconds with just drops of water. First, I applied the cleanser directly onto my skin, per the instructions. After running some water over my fingertips, I started massaging my skin gently, and — holy Moses — it instantly began to foam up. Impressed, I used a little more water to rinse off and patted my face dry with a towel.
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We Are Wild Probiotic Toner
From there, I applied the toner in the same manner by running the stick over my cheeks, forehead, and chin. As someone who typically has absurdly dry skin, for once I didn't feel my face tighten immediately. It was an extremely refreshing feeling. The combination of lactobacillus, pumpkin, pomegranate, and soybean in the We Are Wild Probiotic Toner ($24) gets the job done without being too harsh.
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We Are Wild Nourishing Balm
Far and away my favorite product in the line is the nourishing balm. Regardless of the time of year, I depend on a substantial moisturizer — none of those thin formulas, please — and We Are Wild's did the trick. Thick, without being too heavy, the We Are Wild Nourishing Balm ($26) glided on with ease and didn't leave me feeling greasy, which for me is a rare experience.
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The Triple Essential Set
People who are looking to try a new, superconvenient line should be aware that some purging — aka when your skin breaks out before it clears up — can occur for those with acne-prone skin. And keep in mind: the line isn't exclusively for those who spend a lot of time in a tent. The easy-to-use, three-step system is great for anyone who wants to wash up after a gym session or likes to carry their beauty products with them to work. After all, the lighter my purse is, the happier I am. Score all three products at once by purchasing the Triple Essential Set ($64).
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