MEET THE FOUNDER, NINA LABRUNA
One of my fondest memories takes place in my mother’s vegetable garden. I was four years old and helping her water her lively tomato vines. I remember questioning the varying green and red hues of the tomatoes before my mom picked off a bright, red drop and handed it to me while explaining the life cycle of a plant from just a tiny seedling to its buoyant, edible form. From that moment, I was hooked and enamored by the power of plants.

My passion for food, ingredients and wellness blossomed as I studied Nutrition and took up yoga teaching as an undergraduate student at NYU. As my knowledge about systemic health and the role nutrition plays in maintaining wellness expanded, I took an interest in our body’s largest organ, our skin. The importance of feeding our skin topically with the same vital phytonutrients we put into our bodies became my focus.

For fun, I began crafting handmade body butters, face masks, serums and scrubs. My dorm took on the appearance and essence of an apothecary as dried flowers, oils and beakers covered all surface areas. My identity on campus developed as friends and classmates came to my ‘wellness sanctuary’ for facials and private yoga sessions. As I grew more confident in my formulations, I packaged the products in simple glassware, wrapped them in tissue paper and gifted them, thus igniting the beginning of LaBruna Skincare.

With my passion for nutrition and yoga, I hope to cultivate a space where skincare, food, ingredients, plants, fitness and self-care can work in symbiosis. I like to think of our skincare as “food for your face” and a way to “nourish yourself from the outside in.” Currently, I am obtaining my masters in Nutrition, so that I may bring the highest level of education and knowledge to my products, formulations and clients.

LaBruna Skincare

Cucumber, arnica, vitamin E, and fenugreek are only some of the amazing ingredients that make up this eye serum. The product really helps reduce swelling or dark circles under the eye. It also leaves a beautiful radiance and shimmer.

I really try to find the best qualities in every product that I try but I also want to remain transparent and honest and so this is one product that just didn't work for me and it is the Cucumber Arnica Eye Serum by L'Oreal Skincare The reason I was super excited to try this product is because arnica is known to help with inflammation, swelling, bruising I thought it would be beneficial for dark under eye circles but when I got it, I was really disappointed that it's A. an oil consistency and then B. it really kind of irritated my eye area and kind of even worse and my eyes were like bloodshot red the entire day, they were just irritated I really wish that this came in a more concentrated, maybe cream consistency I think maybe that could work better but the oil just really irritated my eyes so unfortunately, for me personally, it's a no sorry

This eye serum has both cucumber and arnica in it. Arnica is really good for any puffiness or any bruising so if you have dark circles this is gonna be great. I did notice it is a little bit more of an oil based eye serum so it is good for your nighttime routine.

This is my skin the next morning after using Laguna Natural Retinol Alternative. This product contains bakuchiol, hemp, rosemary, and prickly pear extracts. It's all the goodness of a retinol serum without the irritation, so this is perfect for sensitive skin. This serum applies almost like an oil and it's really gentle on my skin. Since this is a retinol alternative, it can be used in the morning. My favorite time to use this product is at night and then pairing it with a moisturizer.

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Instant Firmx Eye Temporary Eye Tightener

Advanced Eyelash Serum for Thicker, Longer Eyelashes and Eyebrows - Grow Luscious Lashes with Brow Enhancer (3mL)

Video Review of #LABRUNA SKINCARE Cucumber Arnica Eye Serum by Mir

Video Review of #LABRUNA SKINCARE Cucumber Arnica Eye Serum by Mir