California based Kopari Beauty is the clean, coconut-based lifestyle brand where every product is centred around coconut. Kopari makes clean coconut products, harnessing the very many benefits of coconut – from milk to husk (no scrap is wasted) – Kopari Beauty’s range of hair and body heroes work to restore skin and hair with supernatural ingredients free from additives such as parabens or sulphates. The brand has an ethical approach to sourcing coconuts. Each Kopari coconut is sustainably sourced from small family farms in Davao, Philippines and the brand gives back to the community by providing the community with access to clean water, school supplies and have even built new homes which have been affectionately named 'Kopari Village'.
“Each Kopari coconut is sustainably sourced from small family farms in Davao, Philippines and the brand gives back to the community...”
At the beginning of the summer I was excited to receive a big box of Kopari products straight from California. I have grown up using coconut oil for a variety of beauty treatments such as weekly hair masks and appreciate the benefits of natural products and oils. Most of the Kopari products all have an incredible natural coconut fragrance and its clear that the coconut is very much the central ingredient for their range. At an affordable price point, every single product boasts a buffet of conditioning derivatives to shield against aggressors and preserve the health of cells.
Coconut Melt
A bestseller, I knew I would love this product within minutes of opening it. The Kopari Coconut Melt is 100% organic coconut oil with a wonderful fragrance and is creamy and hydrating without being greasy. A multi-use product its texture is neither an oil or a cream and has multiple uses including as a body moisturiser, hair mask, lip balm, makeup remover, dry-shave oil, under eye cream, baby butter and massage oil.
“A bestseller, I knew I would love this product within minutes of opening it.”
My favourite uses for the Coconut Melt are as a body moisturiser and a hair mask. I had only just started using the product before I purchased another tub, its one of those cult products you just can’t live without! It has universal appeal, my mother and sisters tried and had a similar reaction, they instantly appreciated how it instantly hydrates skin. It’s fast-absorbing formula was a much needed respite to my skin and hair after the long winter. If there is one thing to try from Kopari its the Coconut Melt, I can almost guarantee that you will love it.
Pink Soufflé Body Mask
One of Kopari’s latest launches, the Pink Soufflé Body Mask is a pretty pink clay body mask which helps to clarify skin. It is infused with pore-perfecting niacinamide, clarifying kaolin & bentonite clays, antioxidant-rich dragon fruit and hydrating coconut oil. A luxuriously whipped formula, its supposed to clarify body acne, smooth and soothe the appearance of fine lines and skin texture and brighten and refine skin tone.
I’m always searching for products such as the Pink Soufflé Body Mask as it seems as though the market is saturated with good skincare products for your face but effective, affordable options for the body are far less available. This product has a wonderful whipped texture and feels like the equivalent of applying a clay mask to your face - you really do notice a difference after washing it off. Most definitely a future hero product for Kopari Beauty, I think its a perfect product to use to get your skin ready for summer dress season.
“... it seems as though the market is saturated with good skincare products for your face but effective, affordable options for the body are far less available.”
Coconut Body Milk
A quick absorbing lotion smelling of sweet coconut milk to keep skin ‘silky soft’. Bringing the skin-loving properties of coconut oil into a milky textured lotion, Kopari Beauty's Coconut Body Milk envelops your limbs in a sweetly scented, non-greasy veil of hydration.
Like their coconut melt, this moisturiser is made with 100% pure, organic coconut oil. Whilst I didn’t love the Coconut Body Milk quite as much as the Coconut Melt, its still a great product by itself and probably a great introduction to the brand for those who are a little less enthusiastic about a more oily-textured product.
Tropical Glow Cleanser
The Tropical Glow Cleanser is designed to hydrate, brighten, and gently exfoliate the skin. This is a gentle exfoliating gel cleanser which strikes the perfect balance of clarifying and moisturising. It is also a make up remover, its papaya and pineapple enzymes gently break down and dissolve dead skin cells, while aloe helps to lift daily grime and soothe your skin.
“A pea size amount is enough to use daily, so the product lasts a long time.”
A pea size amount is enough to use daily, so the product lasts a long time. It is a very gentle, yet effective cleanser. It probably works best for sensitive dull and acne prone skin as it’s an effective cleanser but is quite gentle. For make-up removal I needed to double cleanse. Overall its a good product, perhaps not the best in the market but worth trying out.
Coconut Rose Toner
Kopari's antioxidant-rich toner revitalises and rebalances skin, helping to minimise the appearance of pores and leaves skin looking hydrated and healthy. I really liked this product, especially used first thing in the morning as the witch hazel helps to tighten pores and refresh the skin.
I recently started using it as a setting spray and to give my skin hydration straight after a work out. This was one of my favourite products from the range and I recommend trying it out.
Kopari Deodorant (Coconut / Beach / Gardenia)
This is an aluminium-free deodorant which glides on clear and is 100% plant-based. It is a non-toxic active blend which provides odour protection and has a wonderful fragrance (I tried both coconut and gardenia).
I was a little apprehensive about trying the Kopari natural deodorant. There is a transitional period when integrating any natural deodorant into your regimen, apparently after detoxing, your body will stabilize and you will perspire less. I tried using it for a few weeks and I must admit this product did change my perspective on natural deodorants.
“...this product did change my perspective on natural deodorants.”
I really loved the fragrances and got used to the formula on my skin, it glides on smoothly. My main comment would be that I prefer the texture of traditional deodorants, however this is a brilliant natural product if you are looking to try an organic deodorant.
Kopari Lip Glossy (Clear / Birthday Suit)
A cult favourite, this is a ultra hydrating lip gloss with the perfect amount of shine. This non-sticky, sheer lip gloss is a wonderful product with a formula that includes shea butter and coconut oil. One of my top three favourite products from the range, I highly recommend trying it out. The gloss is buildable and it also works perfectly under your favourite lipstick colour. I especially like the shade ‘Birthday Suit’ as it adds in a perfect touch of colour.
You can find out more about Kopari Beauty by visiting a retailer or at https://www.koparibeauty.co.uk/
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Note: All products were gifted