Trilogy Gentle Face Exfoliant Reviews

Review of Trilogy Gentle Face Exfoliant
By Caroline Scott

Packaging: Trilogy Gentle Face Exfoliant comes in a lovely, earthy-looking cream plastic tube with burgundy writing. It looks smart and efficient - almost a salon style look that promises results without wasting time on fancy tubs and containers. The tube is soft and malleable making the exfoliating cream easy to squeeze out, right down to the last drop. Easy to use, no waste and the tube design results in no contamination of the product.

Application: I find that I never quite know what to expect when using a Face Exfoliant for the first time - there are so many choices these days, from large grains to micro beads, and the first squeeze of a new tube is always a surprise. The Trilogy Gentle Facial Exfoliator is a creamy white paste which is thick enough to keep its shape as it leaves the tube but soft and moist enough to spread easily.
The scent of the product I found a little unusual at first - it smells almost like a herbal medicine - not floral or fruity at all, to my nose. Don't be put off by this though - the utilitarian look and smell have no bearing on the efficacy of the product. You wouldn't wear a cocktail dress and stiletto heels to put up shelves, so why should this lovely cleanser put on airs and graces to do its job, simply but effectively?
The grains in this exfoliator are really small - described on the packaging as "jojoba microspheres". Unlike many exfoliators, as you smooth this one across your face, you can barely feel the exfoliating beads at all. There is no scratching or pulling on the skin - your fingertips register the grains far more than your face does. This really is exactly what it says - a GENTLE face Exfoliant. It also contains honey enzymes to help break down and remove dead skin cells and kaolin clay to absorb dirt and oils. However I wouldn't recommend this for a really thorough scrub of a grubby face -it is more of a "buff and polish” on skin that already has a regimented cleansing regime and it can be used daily to prevent dulling of the skin.The Gentle Face Exfoliant rinses off quickly and easily with water and, although you can certainly feel the effect of the moisturising oils, there is no greasy residue left on the skin. Your face feels clean and prepped, ready for the application of serum and/or moisturiser

Ingredients: Trilogy Products contain all natural ingredients. The main active natural ingredients in the Trilogy Gentle Facial Exfoliant are Purified Spring Water, Kaolin Clay, Sweet Almond Oil, , Jojoba Oil, , Rosehip Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Camellia Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Honey, Macadamia Nut Oil
Results: Trilogy Gentle Facial Exfoliant certainly does what it promises - it exfoliates softly and evenly causing no irritation whatsoever. Even after rubbing aggressively, my skin showed no signs of redness and wasn't sore in the least. Given that my skin is sensitive and fair, this is quite a remarkable result. It was left feeling soft, moisturised and smooth with a gentle glow and I would certainly recommend this for delicate skin which has been damaged by the cold winter weather.

Pros

Extremely easy to apply and to rinse
Leaves skin smoothed and softened
Doesn't irritate sensitive skin
Moisturises as it cleanses
Wonderful for sensitive, delicate or sore skin
Can be used daily to maintain glow and prevent dull skin

Cons

Doesn't give a really deep down clean of neglected/dirty skin
I wouldn't recommend for oily/greasy skin or for men

Trilogy Gentle Face Exfoliant (£18) and Trilogy Skincare Products are available at naturisimo.com

John Masters Organics Green Tea and Rose Face Serum Reviews

Review of John Masters Organics Green Tea and Rose Hydrating Face Serum

By Nicky B.

Packaging: John Masters Organics Green Tea and Rose Hydrating Face Serum comes in a glass bottle with a plastic pump in a box.

Application: The Green Tea and Rose Hydrating Face Serum is Light and is an easily absorbed moisturising serum with no greasy residue

Ingredients: John Masters Products contain very high quality ingredients including. This Hydrating Face Serum contains green tea extract (which I’ve read is twenty times more antioxidant-active than vitamin C), oat beta glucan (which stimulates procollagen production and promotes cellular turnover), sea algae (which soothes and nourishes) as well as sunflower oil which is high in omega 6 providing a protective barrier against environmental damage

Results: Instructions on the box say “Apply before bed in place of heavy creams” but this was not enough for my quite dry skin as it still felt tight in the morning. I experimented with using it under my usual night cream – this was wonderful and gave it an added boost! I have sometimes used it as a day cream as its good under makeup as there is no greasy residue

Pros:

Certified organic ingredients

Not tested on animals

The steam-distilled essential oils smell amazing (frankincense is a key note and has a lovely calming effect)

Hypo-allergenic

Natural preservatives used

No hidden nasties e.g. parabens, petro-chemicals

Cons:

Not enough moisture for dry skin at night but fine as a base for makeup in the day

John Masters Organics Green Tea and Rose Hydrating Face Serum (£25.00) and John Masters Skincare Products are available from naturisimo.com

A’kin PureMan Calming After Shave Balm Reviews

Review of A’kin PureMan Calming After Shave Balm

By Kelly B

Packaging: A’kin PureMan Calming After Shave Balm comes in dark brown recyclable sturdy plastic bottle. It is cylindrical so very convenient and ergonomic to hold. It is pump action which further enhances convenience along with protecting the natural product inside from air and germs.

The colour and design look masculine and expensive and the product looks stylish in the bathroom.

Application: I gave A’kin PureMan Calming After Shave Balm to my boyfriend to trial. He has a skin head so he shaves both his head and face daily which means they can sometimes feel a little sensitive – a perfect candidate for this natural calming balm.

The texture of A’kin PureMan Calming After Shave Balm is a very fluid consistency so it is best to rub between the hands then pat onto the areas that have been shaved. A little goes a very long way. Only a very small amount is needed as it spreads so far. Care is needed when dispensing the product as one full pump of the dispenser is too much. It is best to tilt the bottle to a 45 degree angle and depress slowly to control the amount of product dispensed.

This natural balm soaked in immediately and effortlessly with no greasiness whatsoever. The skin looked glowing and perfectly hydrated. My boyfriend said his skin felt moisturized and not at all tight. He felt there was no need for any separate moisturizer. He has never before used an aftershave balm that did not sting his skin but A’kin PureMan Calming After Shave Balm did not sting at all. It was so soothing and gentle and healed any little nicks.

The scent of A’kin PureMan Calming After Shave Balm is a masculine clean fresh musky aftershave smell. I can clearly smell clove oil and undertones of citrus. I loved the smell and could still smell it on my boyfriend on the evening (after a morning application). If you are not one for strong aftershave but want to smell clean fresh and masculine this would be ideal.

I felt it made my boyfriend’s scalp and face look glowing and dewy. Most importantly he said the application was really gentle and his skin felt soothed, smooth and hydrated.

Ingredients: A’kin PureMan Calming After Shave Balm importantly does not contain drying alcohol which is why it is so gentle on the skin and does not sting. This product is 100% natural and chemical preservative free which is really reassuring especially when applying to exposed freshly shaved skin. The second ingredient is Aloe Barbadensis leaf juice which is known to be a powerful moisturizer, anti-inflammatory, soothing, calming, healing and anti-aging. It also contains Panthenol (pro vitamin B5) which is another known skin soother. Squalane (from olives) for further moisture and anti-aging benefits. The powerful anti-oxidant White tea leaf and Panax Ginseng root extract which refreshes, stimulates and energises the skin. Further invigoration is provided by the orange and mandarin peel oils. Whilst ginger root and clove oil, stimulate, warm and enliven the skin, boosting circulation and adding to the healing effect.All ingredients in A’kin PureMan Calming After Shave Balm are 100% plant derived, vegan and cruelty free, the same as with all A’kin Bodycare Products.Due to the gentle soothing ingredients contained in A’kin PureMan Calming After Shave Balm I feel it would be ideal for men with sensitive skin and also young boys who are just starting to shave.

Results: My boyfriend is very pleased with A’kin Calming After Shave Balm he says it is the best after shave balm he has ever used. He is very low maintenance and he loves the fact that he doesn’t need a separate moisturizer. It is just shave, apply and go (very rapid drying, almost immediate). My boyfriend noticed that little nicks seemed to heal very quickly. He didn’t experience any dry skin on his face or scalp whilst using A’kin PureMan Calming After Shave Balm. His skin felt soothed, calmed and perfectly hydrated. I thought it looked really healthy and glowing. It gives such a nice finish, it totally moisturizes but with no grease at all. It looks like no product is present on the skin just hydrated healthy glowing skin. I thought the smell was divine too (and the natural scent lasted hours.)It is about time for a company to make such a soothing aftershave product for men rather than the other harsh stinging post shaving products they have become used to. Full marks to A’kin, I highly recommend their PureMan Calming After Shave Balm, a product with luxuriously soothing ingredients to pamper the male in your life!!

Pros:

Non sting

Healing and calming

Gives skin a dewy glow

Deeply hydrating yet non greasy

No need for additional moisturizer

Fluid texture easy to apply

A little goes a long way

Rapid drying

Makes skin silky soft

Lovely masculine scent( all with natural essential oils)

Scent lasts hours

Doesn’t block pores

Free from parabens and other harmful ingredients

100% plant derived ingredients

No animal testing

Vegan

Cons:

Quite expensive (but as you need so little one bottle would last quite a long time.)

If you are not careful you can pump out too much (you only need a very small amount.)

A’kin PureMan Calming After Shave Balm (£7.50) and A’kin Products are available at naturisimo.com

Luzern Laboratories Serum Absolut Rescue Reviews

Review of Luzern Laboratories Serum Absolut Rescue

By Louise M

Packaging: Luzern Laboratories Serum Absolut Rescue comes in a pack of three small glass phials with rubber droppers in the lid. The packaging looks quite clinical, but very chic – it certainly looks as though the contents of the bottle are going to do you good! I was pleased to find that not only did the packaging look good, but it was also sturdy enough to be kept in a makeup bag or handbag without spilling everywhere.

Application: This is the first serum of its kind which I have tried and I was impressed with the application. It is an oil rather than a gel, but a thick and viscous oil which felt very moisturising when I massaged it onto my skin. In spite of being an oil however, it did sink into my skin relatively quickly. It was great under my usual night-time moisturiser but I needed to apply it well in advance of my makeup in the morning. At this time of year when my skin is getting stressed and chapped I found it most useful as an intensive overnight repair treatment, also because it initially smells quite ‘oily’ I was most comfortable using it at bedtime.

Ingredients: Luzern Laboratories Products pride themselves on only using the very purest ingredients which are organically certified to the impressive ‘Bio-Swiss’ standard. Nor will you find any preservatives in their products. This is good news if your skin suffers from eczema or rosacea or simply from the winter blues; long lists of synthetic additives can only exacerbate irritated skin. The Serum Rescue Absolut only contains five ingredients including extracts of olive oil and rosehip oil. The fact that they have a ‘no animal testing’ policy is also worth a special mention.

Results: Luzern Laboratories Serum Absolut Rescue claims to soothe and repair dry and irritated skin, restore the skin’s natural barrier and diminish fine lines. It certainly did soothe my skin when I applied it and the patches of tight, dry skin immediately eased away. Even on my very sensitive skin there was no irritation, and I do feel as though it helped to improve the overall texture of my skin. I imagine that with prolonged use this serum could also help to improve or maintain the skin’s elasticity which would help with the signs of aging and would be a good preventative measure to add to a skincare routine; it would also make a great oil for a luxurious facial massage.

Pros:

Great for treating a range of different skin issues: irritation, dry skin, scars and aging

Feels very soothing when applied

A portable rescue for treating stressed skin on the go

Cons:

Smells quite ‘oily’ although the scent doesn’t linger on the skin

May be too oily for wearing under makeup for some skin types

Luzern Laboratories Serum Absolut Rescue (£60.00) and Luzern Laboratories Products are available at naturisimo.com

Trilogy Ultra Hydrating Cream Reviews

Trilogy Ultra Hydrating Cream

By Kelly B.

Packaging: Trilogy Ultra Hydrating Cream comes in a pale pink recyclable plastic tube in a cardboard box. It has an ergonomically designed flip close lid which is very easy to open and makes use easy and no worry of losing the lid. The opening is medium sized and let’s out just enough product. I noticed I never squeezed out too much. Packaging is a simple and clean design.

Application: The texture of the Trilogy Ultra Hydrating Cream is very rich and creamy. This natural product can be worn as a day or night cream or as a moisturising face mask. If using as a cream I found that you really don’t need much at all for best results. It absorbs very well and seems to melt into your skin. If you over rub or apply another layer the texture seems to clog (I didn’t like it under my makeup due to this). For this reason if using as a cream it is better to use only a little, rub it in hands first and pat gently into the face. Once on the skin your skin looks glowing and maybe a touch greasy.The nourishing ingredients seem to form a barrier over the skin which felt like it was hard for the skin to breathe or perspire through.I preferred to use it as a night cream or applied more thickly as a moisturising cream mask (and either left overnight or rinsed off after 20 minutes or so). As it can be applied to the delicate eye area it is good as a hydrating eye mask too.The scent is delicately floral; lavender can be detected as can very faint undertones of manuka honey. I liked the Trilogy Ultra Hydrating Cream fragrance it is a very clean fresh smell which fades very quickly. The cream is white in colour which I find helpful as it will not stain clothing necklines.

Ingredients: Reassuringly all Trilogy Skincare Products are free from harmful toxic ingredients such as parabens and petrochemicals. Trilogy products are made in New Zealand are vegan and not tested on animals.Trilogy Ultra Hydrating Cream has an array of intensely nourishing ingredients. The second ingredient in the Trilogy Ultra Hydrating Cream is aloe vera which is well known for its soothing, calming, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties. Active Manuka Honey for its rejuvenating, healing, and anti aging effects. Manuka honey is also loaded with so many minerals and vitamins to feed and nourish the skin. Antioxidant rich Rosehip seed oil for its soothing, healing, redness reducing, and broken capillary healing effects. Along with deeply moisturising and hydrating oils; evening primrose, avocado (also anti-aging) and coconut. An impressive collection of soothing and hydrating ingredients, a treat for any parched skin!

Results: I really liked Trilogy Ultra Hydrating Cream. After the first use my skin looked more radiant and glowing. All the intensely hydrating ingredients serve to eliminate dryness and seem to have a real skin plumping effect. My skin is sensitive and quite dry and within a week of use I noticed that dehydration lines had improved by maybe 10-15%. After a fortnight’s use I felt dehydration lines were 25-30% less. My skin looked more silky, smooth, glowing and luminescent. The healing ingredients also reduced redness. I loved the fact that Trilogy Ultra Hydrating Cream gave such a glow and luminescence without any harsh peeling or exfoliating ingredients. It gives a glow just by deeply nourishing and moisturising the skin (in effect giving it a drink!) which I feel is so much more gentle and kind on skin, especially sensitive and sometimes fragile skin like mine. I feel Trilogy Ultra Hydrating Cream is a good ‘emergency’ product to have in for fast deep hydration. For best results use as a moisturising cream mask applied generously and either wear overnight or rinse after 15-20 minutes, for a radiant glow (apply to lips too they’ll be silky soft the next day!).

Pros:

Gives skin a dewy glow

Deeply hydrating ingredients

Glowing radiance without harsh peeling or exfoliating ingredients

Delicate floral scent

Reduces redness

Makes skin silky soft

Can be used as a day and/or night cream

Lovely as a moisturising face mask

So gentle and fine to use on delicate eye area (and a great eye mask!)

Free from parabens and other harmful ingredients

No animal testing

Cons:

If too much applied, texture goes cloggy on application (use sparingly – except when used as a face mask)

Not suitable as a makeup base

Forms barrier over face and feels difficult for skin to breathe and perspire through

Plastic packaging (my preference is glass)

I think the rich ingredients may have been the cause of a few small spots.

Trilogy Ultra Hydrating Cream (£19) and Trilogy Skincare Products are available at Naturisimo.com