Le Prunier is a brand you have probably heard me talk about. They are unique in that they carry just 2 products, but those two products are total standouts in clean beauty. I am sharing a full review on both of their products and what exactly makes this brand so exceptional!
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Le Prunier
A brand that is based on plum seed oil, Le Prunier has 2 amazing skincare products. The Plum Beauty Oil and Plumscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 31 are of the highest quality and perform so well.
All About Le Prunier
Le Prunier is a newer clean beauty brand that was founded in 2018 by three sisters: Elaine, Jacqueline and Allison Taylor. Each sister brings their unique background and education to the brand resulting in a powerhouse trio that created a beauty line based on the “Power of the Plum.”
Le Prunier is rooted all the way back to 1916. The founders’ great grandfather farmed the land of Northern California laying the groundwork for generations to come. At the heart of his farm was the California plum.
As the years passed, the farm continued to evolve and grow. In 1985 they not only transitioned to organic farming methods but they expanded operations internationally to Europe and Asia.
As the Taylor sisters traveled with their father, it was through their experiences in Western Asia that they discovered how other cultures regarded the plum. Specifically, there is a region that regards the dried plum as the “Fruit of Life.”
Inspired by all they had learned about this amazing superfruit, in 2014 they decided to dive in deep on the skincare benefits of plum oil. And with the help of 2 world renowned skincare labs they were able to create their first plum based beauty product – Plum Beauty Oil.
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Le Prunier’s Sustainability
Le Prunier takes sustainability to a whole new level. First, the family farm has been committed to organic farming practices since the 1980’s. This was long before ‘organic’ was the buzzword it has become today. Their farm is:
- Herbicide free
- Uses natural methods for fertilization that include compost, cover crops, fertilizer and heat-treated chicken manure.
The farm has eliminated waste by using what was once a waste byproduct and turning it into a usable product. This requires being innovative to discover new ways to use plum based ingredients.
Other sustainable farming practices that are used include:
- BioFiltro: This is a waste water system that processes their water.
- Solar: Their process facility has been 100% solar powered for 10 years.
- Goats: After harvest has been completed, 2000 goats roam the orchards. They eat down the excess cover crops which eliminates the need for large machinery to be used – thus reducing emissions and keeping the soil as healthy as possible.
WOW! To say they have thought of everything is an understatement. And with how forward thinking they have already been, I can’t wait to hear what they come up with next.
Details On The Plum Seed Oil
So, what’s all the fuss about plum seed oil? If you are thinking it must really be amazing to have a whole brand focused on this one oil, well…you are exactly right!
Plum seed oil is full of so much that is going to nourish and improve your skin. Here are a few of those components:
- Omega’s 6 and 9: Keeps the skin barrier strong so that moisture is locked in.
- Polyphenols: Powerful anti-oxidants that have anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-DNA damaging effects.
- Vitamin A: Stimulates collagen production which minimizes fine lines and wrinkles.
- Vitamin E: Protects the skin from sun damage, has anti-inflammatory effects, and promotes wound healing
Le Prunier Product Reviews
Like I mentioned, Le Prunier has just 2 skincare products at this time. But they are just so good! I am going to be sharing all the details on each one.
Plum Beauty Oil
An indulgent face oil that will help to calm irritation and seal in moisture without clogging pores.
Ingredient
Organic Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Type
Great for all skin types. It’s great for sensitive skin, dry, combination, oily. It doesn’t clog pores and is non-comedogenic.
How To Use
Can be used in both your morning and nighttime skincare routine. Apply a few drops straight to your skin OR mix it with your favorite face cream.
I love multi-use products! This beauty oil can also be used on nails to soften and nourish or tips of your hair to protect against heat damage.
Cost
$72
Online Customer Reviews
There are over 900 customer reviews on the Le Prunier website with 96% of the reviews being 5 star reviews! Here is what some of the customers are saying:
I can’t get enough. My skin eats it up and has a healthy glow.
I LOVE this oil. As someone who suffers from eczema and dry sensitive skin. This oil is everything!
Love, love, love this oil! My skin had never looked or felt better.
Helps my super dry skin feel supple and gives me a natural glow so that I barely need any makeup
Those that didn’t give it a 5 star review (like I said there weren’t many of these!) commented on the following:
- It is a pricey face oil
- Dislike for the new packaging – the dropper feels flimsy
- Wasn’t ideal for acne prone skin
- Didn’t love the smell
Plum Beauty Oil Review
This oil is unlike anything you’ve ever used- trust me. It feels so luxurious on the skin. It soaks right in, and smells like poppyseed muffin to me. I can’t get enough of the scent! I love that this is a singular oil, yet it does so much. My skin looks brighter after using it, nourished and balanced. My fine lines have lessened too. The oil plumps them up! As a clean beauty blogger, I constantly am trying new products, but I’ve been wanting to just keep using this one- it’s that good.
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Plumscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 31
Utilizing the ‘power of the plum,’ Plumscreen is able to limit their non-nano zinc oxide to 4.7% while still creating a highly effective SPF 31 sunscreen!
Ingredients
Active Ingredient: 4.7% Non-Nano Zinc Oxide
Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Prunus Domestica Extract, Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol. Ceterayl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Propanediol, Zonaria Tournefortii Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Silica, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether
Skin Type
This is great for all skin types. It’s great for sensitive skin, or oily skin. Really feels so lovely on the skin!
How To Use
Use this sunscreen in the mornings after your skincare routine and reapply every two hours.
Cost
$78
Online Customer Reviews
There are over 200 customer reviews on the Le Prunier website with 88% of the reviews being 5 star reviews! Here is what some of the customers are saying:
I have dry skin and yet, along with just 2 drops of Plum Oil and Plumscreen, my skin feels soft and moisturized and protected.
Goes on fantastic, feels great, and easy to layer. I normally dread my spf products but not this one – it’s like a nice creamy serum.
i have very sensitive skin , no irritation and no white cast ! I can use this alone even with my 62 yo skin ( thank you plumb oil !) or as a primer for my makeup . My Dermatologist noticed a difference in my skin
I love how it feels on my skin, it comes on smooth without leaving a white film.
Those that didn’t give it a 5 star review (like I said there weren’t many of these!) commented on the following:
- Packaging is not convenient
- Expensive
- Breakouts from using the product
- Don’t love the scent
Plumscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 31 Review
This sunscreen is really the best. It applies so smoothly, and doesn’t feel greasy or heavy at all. Not a white cast either! It really feels so good on the skin. Perfect before makeup. It doesn’t feel like a traditional sunscreen which I love but a creamy lotion that almost feels like a serum. I love that it uses Plum to provide broad spectrum sun protectant. It truly is so cool! Because of the plum oil they are able to limit the zinc oxide to 4.7%, which is much less than other mineral sunscreens. The scent is a very subtle version of the Le Prunier Plum Beauty Oil. I used this all last summer and was so impressed with how it protected my skin. I can’t recommend it enough!
Have you tried out Le Prunier yet? Let me know your thoughts below!
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