Tag: botanical beauty

From forest to flower

I’ve always like the Rumi phrase “what you seek, is seeking you.”

This botanical skincare line magically fell into my lap at exactly the right moment. Raconteuse sent me three full‑size products to try, and they arrived just as I’d scraped the last drops from my serum and night cream from another natural line I’d been using for months. I was debating whether to reorder or try something new. This is something new.

I gravitate toward clean, organic, cruelty‑free, sustainably sourced products that smell naturally beautiful and actually do something. At the end of the day, we want results. Skincare is a ritual, after all. I’ve even made my own products from scratch and sold them for a while – small‑batch, handcrafted, and ultimately more work than I bargained for.

And because I love a good story behind a brand, this part delighted me: Raconteuse means a woman who is a skilled storyteller. This storytelling happens to be blended with science.

On their website the descriptions of their producs are quite poetic.  For instance, they ask you which skincare realm you think your skin belongs to – with a list of realms of course. More fun than asking your skin type.  A list of what each product does and all the ingredients can be found on their website (link below).

For several weeks now I’ve been using “Grove of Goodness” – an invigorating day cream that smells heavenly.  It’s an elixir brimming with antioxidants, nutrients, and a whisper of citrus. Lightweight yet deeply hydrating, it melts into skin leaving a dewy, radiant finish.  I love it. Actually, I’m loving all the products.

At night I’m using “Cascade of Calm” which is a nourishing serum that does some of this: calms inflammation and soothes redness,
Stimulates collagen production for enhanced firmness, brightens tone and smooths texture.  What’s not to love about that?

After that I use a soothing but rich night balm on dry patches called “Sea of Serenity.”

I haven’t seen a mermaid appear in my dreams offering me a sparkle from the sea’s hidden depths – but I have woken up to a smoother complexion.

Raconteuse feels like skincare created by someone who understands that beauty isn’t just about results – it’s about ritual, story, and the small moments of care we give ourselves.  These products have slipped seamlessly into my routine, and for now, I’m happily staying in this forest-to-flower realm.

My skin is smoother, yes, but more than that, the experience feels like a story worth telling.

If you’d like to explore the line, Raconteuse has given me a code for my readers.  Click on the link below and use code Debbie10 when completing your order to get 10% off your first order.

https://raconteuseskincare.com/