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

Burt’s Bees Deep Pore Scrub Reviews

Review of Burt’s Bees Deep Pore Scrub
By Caroline S.

Packaging: Burt’s Bees Deep Pore Scrub is instantly recognisable as belonging to the Burt's Bees range thanks to its distinctive yellow and orange colouring. It comes in a large, squeezable plastic tube made from 18% recycled plastic - and is suitable for recycling after use. This is a good, honest, simple packaging design without fuss or fanciness and is easy to use - what more can you ask for?

Application: Firstly I must confess that for the last three years I have only used one exfoliating cleanser and it is my absolute hero product of all time - Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser. I fell in love with it on first use and have been raving about it ever since (trust me, it is phenomenal). HOWEVER, the Suki range is not ideal for those on a budget and with Christmas fast approaching it is time for us all to look to more cost-effective methods of beautifying ourselves for the party season. So step forward Burt’s Bees Deep Pore Scrub.
The first thing you notice when you squeeze some of the cleanser onto your hand is the smell. Like all Burt’s Bees Products, it has an overwhelmingly delicious peaches-and-cream scent that transports your senses to lying on an exotic beach in the sunshine, devouring peach ice cream. Wonderful. The second thing you notice is the small brown pieces of ground peach kernel in the thick, white cream cleanser.
Now, everybody has their own method of cleansing - so I tried this on a face full of make-up and also on a face that I had cleansed prior to application of the scrub. I have to say that it removed make-up surprisingly well and I was really quite impressed. The thick cream of the cleanser does dissolve dirt fairly rapidly and fairly thoroughly - although I did feel a little uncomfortable with the notion that I might be scrubbing some dirt into my skin, so my preference would be to use this on skin which has had a quick prior cleansing.
I also tried comparing its efficacy by applying to a wet face and then a dry face. I found that I actually preferred applying it to a dry face because I felt that gave a deeper exfoliation and a more moisturising cleanse. Obviously this will depend on your skin type and personal preferences - if you have delicate skin, applying to a wet face will result in less "scratching" from the peach kernel pieces.
Burt’s Bees Deep Pore Scrub is very thick, very creamy and spreads beautifully across the skin when gently smoothed over the face. The pieces of peach kernel, for me, were perhaps a little bit large and quite sharp. I gave my face a really thorough and firm scrub by massaging the cleanser deeply into my face and then rinsed. It felt a little bit uncomfortable during the process - as though thousands of tiny nails were clawing across my face - but I can't deny that it left my skin glowing and completely exfoliated. Rubbing a little more gently gives a softer exfoliation but still leaves skin beautifully clean and plumped up.
The only thing I personally wasn't 100% keen on was the feeling after rinsing that there was still some residue on my skin. This is fairly typical of Burt's Bees products and is one of things that people love - because the oils left behind are extremely moisturising. However, I like to put my serums and creams onto a completely clean face and so, after using the Burt’s Bees Deep Pore Scrub, I found that rinsing again with water and a muslin cloth gave the best results. Using a good, natural toner on cotton wool will also remove much of the residue if you feel your face has been left slightly waxy.

Ingredients: Active ingredients include grape seed oil, peach seed powder, coconut oil, willowbark extract, matricaria flower extract, golden seal extract, bladderwrack extract, hawaiian white ginger root extract,
Willow bark contains natural beta hydroxy acids to unclog pores and golden seal extract is used for its astringent properties. Ginger and sea algae extracts replenish essential minerals

Results: So, how did Burt’s Bees Deep Pore Scrub Scrub stand up its testing by a confirmed devotee of a premium-range exfoliator? Actually, I was pretty impressed. Even though I felt that the exfoliating granules in this product were a little sharp, they didn't irritate my dry, sensitive skin at all - probably due to the beautifully creamy and calming cleanser itself. It removed dirt, grime and make-up really well and left skin feeling super-clean yet very moisturised and plumped. After a really thorough scrub I was left with a lovely glow to my skin and a peachy scent that lingers for hours - not great for my diet though, as it left me craving the aforementioned ice cream!
I think that having this as an addition to your bathroom is a worthwhile investment. It is gentle enough to use daily - provided you don't scrub hard and use a lot of water to rinse. It is also great for a weekly deep-clean and for the price you can't really go wrong - you get whopping 110g/4oz of product for £9.99 delivered from Naturisimo. That has to fit the needs of even the most price-conscious consumer.

Pros
Thorough cleansing ability - removes dirt and make up as well as dead skin cells
Very moisturising - leaves a film of moisturising oil on the skin which is great for those with very dry skin or for men who want a cleanser and moisturiser in one
Very affordable, one tube will last for ages
Smells absolutely amazing
Leave skin plumped, firm and glowing
Good ratio of exfoliating pieces to cream cleanser

Cons
Might be a little harsh on very sensitive skins as the exfoliating pieces are quite "scratchy"
Some people won't like the feel of residue on the face after using this product
Might well be unsuitable for those with oily skin - although willowbark unclogs pores, the moisturising ingredients might be verging on moisture overload!


Burt’s Bees Deep Pore Scrub (£9.99) and Burt’s Bees Products are available at Naturisimo.com