Before I dive in, let it be known that I am VERY new to this world of skincare – and truly, it is overwhelming with the amount of products and treatments are available (not to mention expensive).
I want to take care of and protect my skin, so last year I decided to do some research and get more serious than washing my face with whatever was on sale at Target. I think my lax attitude toward skincare is due to the fact that I’ve never struggled with acne (which I am so grateful for), other than a few monthly hormonal zits here and there. But now I’ve reached the age where I’m far too concerned with my fine forehead lines and eye wrinkles when I smile, so I knew it was time to find some sort of skincare “routine.”
Enter FRÉ – a line of skincare specifically designed for “women who sweat,” or more kindly – active women.
From their website: “FRÉ has emerged out of admiration for active women, through a willingness to promote authentic beauty in motion, a drive to refresh the skincare industry and express positive social values all over the world, and the clear and obvious need for a line of facial skincare products that will take sweat and exercise-induced damages into account. After all, no woman wants her face to suffer for the sake of her body.”
I first heard about this line last summer from Annie, my trainer, who raved about it. As a person who had never had a skincare routine…EVER… I decided to give it a shot. FRÉ is 100% vegan and cruelty free and has a money back guarantee if you’re not satisfied. They recommend you start with the 123FRÉ set, which is “a comprehensive daily 3-step routine that creates a clear complexion and healthy glow.” It is also formulated to combat breakouts, dehydration + signs of aging (#signmeup). Another added bonus? For every 123FRÉ set sold, an argan tree is planted in Morocco.
As suggested, I started out with the 123FRÉ set which includes a face wash, SPF moisturizer, and a rejuvenating serum. The set isn’t cheap ($115), but I used a discount code from Annie and started using the products in October. It is now June, and I just recently (end of April/early May) replaced my set! While the cost is high up front, the products do last for a good amount of time (and they smell and feel amazing on my face!)
I recently purchased Detox Me and used it for the first time after returning from California (aka a weekend of sunscreen, sweat and chlorine). I love it so far!
As I mentioned before, I’ve never had bad skin, so I don’t have miraculous before and after photos to share. But, I have noticed a difference in my skin. It is clearer, less splotchy and my hormonal breakouts have decreased. I don’t think they’ll ever completely go away (hello hormones) but I definitely feel more confident without makeup on now than I used to.
In terms of skin type, I do not have dry or oily skin, I’m somewhere in the middle. I can’t guarantee that FRÉ will work for you, but I do believe it is worth a try if you’re looking for a simple, clean products to take care of your skin. 🙂
You can use this discount code
FRIEND-S2KDZPD to save 25%!
Comment below or message me on Instagram if you have any questions about it!
xo, Maddy
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