Sjal is an innovative, luxury skincare line developed by mother-daughter team Karen and Kristin Petrivich, that merges Swedish simplicity (out with confusing, complicated regimens!), a holistic and scientific approach to product performance and a new-age vibe that channels the energy of the ingredients. Add the fact that many products are multi-tasking and for me, that's a perfect combination.
The balans cleanser can be used for both face and body. It's a gentle, gel formula that smells wonderful, deep cleans, brightens, moisturizes and detoxifies skin.
The mineral kalla energy tonic is a moisturizing spray that hydrates, tones and protects from environmental damage. It's soothing to the skin and a very refreshing mist. In addition to minerals and botanicals, the mineral kalla energy tonic contains super moisturizers of rose petals, vitamin E and hyaluronic acid.
Serum 1 is also considered a liquid vitamin lift. It's light green in color (perhaps due to the blue + green copper in it) and offers a whole host of anti-aging benefits, most importantly lifting, firming and wrinkle reduction. Serum 1 combines anti-oxidants, peptides, vitamins, minerals, botanicals and more, to achieve one of the more complete anti-aging serum formulas that I've tried.
orbe, also known as eye contour creme, is an anti-aging eye creme designed to life the eye area, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness. Initially, I was hesitant and wasn't sure if I was seeing results. I continued to use the orbe, though, and can report that the skin under my eyes is smooth, taut and I have definitely noticed a decrease in puffiness. I have had slight improvement in dark circles. Overll, I am very pleased with this product.
The Sjal line also includes moisturizers for dry/mature skin (kura intuitif) and a lightweight formula for oily/combination skin (cela intuitif), which I have not tried.
Overall, considering I knew nothing about this line before I tried it, I have been pleasantly surprised by Sjal Skincare. I love that the products contain natural, as well as pharmaceutical-grade ingredients. I like that Sjal doesn't use fillers like mineral oil, alcohol, caffeine, petroleum or silicones; I love the fact that the products look pretty on my counter (shallow, yes, I know, but that's all part of it for me!). And I love that there are a few core products that address a multitude of skincare concerns.
Sjal Skincare is available at Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman and Fred Segal and online at eluxury, Apothia and DermStore. For a complete list of retailers, check out the Sjal Skincare website.
