My boyfriend and I first bonded over Olehenriksen Banana Vivid Eye Crème (spoiler: it’s an excellent product, and I used to be impressed he uses it). Now, trying skincare products has change into one in every of our love languages—first I got him hooked on Supergoop Glowscreen Sunscreen, and this week we tried something else that’s recent for him: CBD skincare.
Barker Wellness—musician Travis Barker’s line—launched an edited collection of skincare this morning, all with the brand’s proprietary ingredient, CBD.
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“After playing drums, training for tours, boxing for years, and training Muay Thai, recovery became a giant issue for me,” Barker says. “Just determining learn how to keep going and never break down.”
Once he honed in on the strains of CBD that worked best for him (for the uninitiated: different cannabinoids work on different pathways within the body, and may help with sleep, focus, or reduce inflammation and muscle soreness post-workout), he turned his elaborately tattooed head to skincare.
The primary drop has five products: the 2-in-1 Cleanser and Mask, Each day Moisturizer, Eye Serum, Face Serum, and Renewal Balm. Each product has a mix of CBD and CBG “to assist your skin do things like reduce redness while keeping it top quality, clean, and cruelty-free.”
Last week, Barker’s wife, Kourtney Kardashian, stopped by the ELLE office to debate her newest foray into the world of wellness. Kardashian Barker shared that her relationship is “giving me a lot confidence to be my truest self. I’m where I’m meant to be.”
It’s obvious from talking to Barker that this support goes each ways.
“Kourtney has taught me consistency is vital with regards to skincare,” Barker says. “And now I’m seeing results. That’s why I wanted the skincare line to be easy, so it’s straightforward for anyone to follow.”
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With that in mind, my boyfriend and I reviewed three of Barker Wellness’ top products. Keep scrolling for our findings.
2-in-1 Face Cleanser and Mask
2 in 1 Face Cleanser & Mask
2 in 1 Face Cleanser & Mask
What it’s: It seems like a cream cleanser, but is crammed with squalane and copper, so it’s gentle enough to make use of day by day, in addition to kaolin clay to hoover out the day’s grime from pores.
My boyfriend: That is my favorite of the products. It’s like a mud bath in a tube—very silky and really makes my skin feel clean. I will certainly be using it as a weekly mask.
Me: Ah, the classic two-in-one trope for products. I like a bit more of an aggressive clean, however the tiny little bit of grit in kaolin is good for day by day use. It’s good for one a part of a two-step cleanse.
Each day Moisturizer
Each day Moisturizer
What it’s: A simple formula with aloe vera and vitamin E to keep up the skin’s health.
Barker: If I’m running out the door and only have time for one product, that is the one I grab. It’s lightweight, but my skin still feels so hydrated after using it.
My boyfriend: I used to think I liked some kind of scent in lotion, but now that I’m using one without it, I feel it’s very nice, because your entire product just disappears into your skin. It absorbs really quickly and doesn’t leave you shiny.
Me: This isn’t quite heavy enough for my skin, which is super dry normally. But on warmer days, or ones where I’m wearing foundation, it’s an excellent base under makeup. It doesn’t pill or cause my liner to budge, either.
Renewal Balm
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What it’s: A butter-yellow balm fabricated from olive oil and candelilla wax that melts quickly and feels light on the skin.
My boyfriend: Can I take advantage of this on my body? This jogs my memory of what I learn about CBD products, and I would like to make use of it anywhere my skin feels somewhat rough, like my hands, elbows, wherever.
Me: Warm up just somewhat between your palms and this magically melts into an oil. I’m all about more-is-more with regards to hydration, so that is the proper final step to seal in my entire skincare routine, especially at night.
Barker Wellness is on the market to buy at barkerwellness.com and revolve.com.
