Juara was on my radar after getting a sample of the Candlenut Body Cream through a monthly beauty subscription box, and it was love at first smell. Subtle tropical scents are my weakness, and add to that a luxe, nourishing texture, this easily became my go-to body cream all last summer. Recently, I found out they had a face skin care line in addition to the amazing body products, and after looking at the ingredients, was eager to take a look and try some.
The brand was started by four women and is based on the Indonesian Jamu tradition - which is an ancient herbal medicinal tradition that has been around for hundreds of years where they use specific natural ingredients to treat specific skin and health issues orally and topically. In Indonesia today, even with the prevalence of western medicine, the government still recognizes Jamu as a medicinal practice, with its own set of local FDA rules. Very cool! The line is also 100% vegetarian & PETA approved, dermatologist tested, paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, and no irritants, harsh chemicals, and is sustainably sourced. For more info, http://www.juaraskincare.com. Onto the reviews!
Rice Facial Cleanser, 4.5 fl oz, $29
This pumps out as a gel/lotion hybrid, and foams slightly. The smell is a heavenly tropical luxe (but subtle) that is almost too good to rinse. I massaged this in my face longer then any other cleanser I've used, and as silly as this sounds, makes me really happy. It rinses off completely, no residue left behind, and doesn't strip skin. It removed all my makeup, didn't sting my eyes, and just left my skin super soft. The cleansing agents are coconut derived, and sulfate free. This is absolutely a great cleanser for all skin types.
Ingredients: Water, Decyl Glucoside*, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate*, Coco-Glucoside*, Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) Oleosomes, Glyceryl Oleate*, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Candlenut (Aleurites moluccana) Oil, Rice Bran (Oryza sativa) Extract, Carrageenan*, Xanthan Gum*, Sodium Levulinate, Potassion Sorbate, Citric Acid, Natural Fragrance. * NPA, ECOCERT or COSMOS Approved
Tamarind Tea Hydrating Toner 4.5 fl oz, $32
Great toners are hard to come by, they are usually loaded with alcohol and irritants. For oily skin, this may be your antioxidant layer that is lighter then a lotion or serum. For dryer skin, think of this as a boost before applying your other products. Too many antioxidants? No such thing! There is no fragrance to this, and its a pump so you can use a cotton pad or just splash on with fingertips. I wish this came in a mist form, but that is just a personal preference. The ingredient list is short but mighty. Tamarind seed extract works to increase the skin’s hydration level and .2% hyaluronic acid makes skin feel instantly soft and supple. The white, green, and black tea extracts provides antioxidant benefits and vitamin-rich rice bran provides calming benefits, minimizing the appearance of redness. No sticky residue and soaks in within seconds.
Tamarind Tea Hydrating Toner Ingredients: Water, Pentylene Glycol, Tamarind Seed (Tamarindus indica) Extract, White Tea, Green Tea, Black Tea (Camellia sinensis) Extract, Rice (Oryza sativa) Bran Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate.
Sweet Black Tea & Rice Moisturizer 1.7 fl oz, $55
This lightweight lotion has a faint, subtle tea smell that fades in a minute, and absorbs quickly into the skin leaving it glowy, not greasy. Normal to dry skin types will love this. The first few ingredients are candlenut oil, and three different ingredients derived from olive oil, so this starts out with some effective, potent antioxidants. The rest of the ingredient list reads the same, its antioxidant after antioxidant, most which also have nourishing and anti-inflammatory properties. Another highlight is fermented sweet black tea, also known in Indonesia as “miracle tea” or “kombucha,” which is rich in energizing Vitamin B. Hyaluronic acid, and other active botanicals round out the ingredients, which make this a product I loved, and would also highly recommend.
Sweet Black Tea & Rice Moisturizer Ingredients: Water, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Candlenut (Aleurites moluccana) Oil, Dicaprylyl Ether*, Cetearyl Olivate*, Stearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate*, Cetearyl Alcohol*, Glycerin, Rice Bran (Oryza sativa) Oil, Avocado (Persea gratissima) Oil, Phytosterols, Olive (Olea europaea) Fruit Oil, Aamla (Phyllanthus emblica) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrahydrocurcuminoids, Ferulic acid, Di-Potassium Glycyrrhizinate, Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Leaf Extract, Illipe (Shorea stenoptera) Seed Butter, Rice Bran (Oryza sativa) Extract, Five Flavor Berry (Schizandra chinensis) Fruit Extract*, Saccharomyces/Xylinum Black Tea Ferment, Tocopherol , Xanthan Gum*, Cetyl Palmitate*, Sorbitan Palmitate*, Sorbitan Oleate*, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phytate, Natural Fragrance.
Miracle Tea Complete Eye Creme .5 fl oz, $48
The texture of this eye cream was perfect for me, silky but not rich, and let my concealer go on smooth. There is a subtle, natural earthy smell that is barely noticeable. The ingredient list is very similar to the moisturizer mentioned above, with some welcome additions suited for the eye area. Marigold is known to decrease inflammation, promote lymphatic drainage, and lessen the appearance of dark circles and broken capillaries. Score! Next are some algaes, ferulic acid, and herbs, all which will lighten and brighten the delicate under eye skin. This is another superstar product from Juara!
Ingredients: Water, Candlenut (Aleurites moluccana) Oil, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Dicaprylyl Ether*, Cetearyl Olivate*, Shea (Butyrospermum parkii) Butter, Stearyl Alcohol, Rice Bran (Oryza sativa) Oil, Sorbitan Olivate*, Cetearyl Alcohol*, Avocado (Persea gratissima) Oil, Phytosterols, Olive (Olea europaea) Fruit Oil, Illipe (Shorea stenoptera) Seed Butter, Aamla (Phyllanthus emblica) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrahydrocurcuminoids, Ferulic acid, Di-Potassium Glycyrrhizinate, Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Leaf Extract, Plankton Extract, Brown Algae (Ascophyllum nodosum) Extract, Red Algae (Asparagopsis armata) Extract, Golden Chamomile (Chrysanthellum indicum) Extract, Saccharomyces/Xylinum Black Tea Ferment, Five Flavor Berry (Schizandra chinensis) Fruit Extract*, Cetyl Palmitate*, Sorbitan Palmitate*, Sorbitan Oleate*, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Bismuth Oxychloride, Maltodextrin, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum*, Sodium Phytate. * NPA, ECOCERT or COSMOS Approved
Turmeric Antioxidant Radiance Mask 3 oz, $37
This mask comes out creamy, and has a faint earthy, natural smell. The base is water, glycerin (a skin repairing ingredient), kaolin (an oil absorbing clay) and candlenut oil (non-fragrant plant oil that is an anti-inflammatory and wound healing). Next up is tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, a extract from turmeric that is known for brightening and its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Then we have Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane (lol longest name ever) which is a synthetic antioxidant that provides the protective effects of potent antioxidant curcumin but without the deep yellow coloration. This also has an anti-inflammatory benefit as well as reducing the formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) which destroy collagen. The antioxidants continue with carrot seed oil and vitamin E. While masks aren't totally necessary (think of them as boosters) this is a nice indulgence for any skin type that will leave your skin soft and glowy.
Turmeric Antioxidant Radiance Mask Ingredients: Water/Eau, Glycerin, Kaolin Clay, Candlenut (Aleurites moluccana) Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Myristyl Myristate, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane, Tetrahyrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carrot (Daucus Carota sativa) Seed Oil, Vitamin E (Tocopheryl) Acetate, Hydroxyethylacrlyate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenypropanol, Polysorbate 60.