Review of Nude Cleansing Facial Oil
By Sue B.
Packaging: Nude Cleansing Facial Oil is available in a 100ml rectangular plastic bottle with a pump dispenser; I tested a 30ml sample size. The Nude logo is on the front of the bottle along with the name of the product. The text is dark grey on a light mauve bottle which is a good contrast and can be read easily. Application instructions are on the reverse of the bottle. There is a small sticker on the bottom of the sample bottle which has the postal and website address for Nude Skincare. There is also a symbol stating that the plastic bottle can be recycled. Application: The light oil is quickly warmed in your hands and applied to a dry face, then formed into a light milk by adding a small amount of water. After massaging the face, rinse off. There is a mild scent to the oil. Ingredients: Omega 3 and Vitamin E are the only ingredients listed on the bottle but, looking on the website, the oil consists of a blend of soybean, vegetable and olive oil with essential oils too. The ingredients are not organic but natural, with high performing anti-ageing results which are in all Nude Skincare Products. Nude Cleansing Facial Oil has a shelf life of six months after opening. Results: I was a bit sceptical of using the Cleansing Facial Oil to cleanse my face as I usually prefer a face wash and water. I thought it would leave my skin feeling greasy but I found Nude Cleansing Facial Oil left my skin feeling moisturised and soft, unlike my usual face wash, which tends to leave it gasping for moisturiser. I will definitely consider changing to Nude Cleansing Facial Oil as it reports to have anti-ageing benefits which my dehydrated skin is in need of. I’m not sure if I like the smell though. Pros:
Nude Cleansing Facial Oil is a UK brand which has a sustainable, ethical and carbon neutral ethos, therefore the bottle is recyclable.
Nude Cleansing Facial Oil is much less drying to the skin than a face wash and water. It corrects the signs of ageing while also hydrating and softening it. Cons:
It isn’t organic – my first choice when buying skin care products.
The only information on the bottle was regarding application – I would’ve preferred a list of ingredients too. Nude Cleansing Facial Oil (£24.00) and Nude Skincare Products are available at naturisimo.com
Caudalie Vinexpert Firming Serum
By Kath Allen
Packaging: Caudalie Vinexpert Firming Serum comes in an attractive metallic silver applicator bottle with a frosted plastic lid to keep it clean and protected. The bottle has a subtle picture of grapes embossed onto it and the overall effect is sophisticated. The bottle has a pump action applicator which is fast and easy to use.
Ingredients: The serum contains natural ingredients such as, fern, ceramides 3, rose, soy, , red vine ginseng and grape which is used in mostly all Caudalie Products, creating a powerful antioxidant and anti-wrinkle serum. I have enjoyed using it and been amazed by the fast effects, although the patch of soreness is still a concern.
Result: The serum itself is very light and fluid and I thought it might not be effective as it was so runny. At first it feels quite sticky but then disappears, giving an instant feeling of tightening to the skin. The effect is fast and not necessarily a soothing, moisturizing experience! Nonetheless I noticed a reduction in fine lines very quickly and a definite plummeting out of the skin. The scent is flowery and slightly alcoholic, a delicate aroma and not at all over powering. The only worry I had is that a small patch of redness on my cheek was not calmed by the serum and seems to have been made more noticeable since using it. It may be better to alternate the serum with another product to avoid overexposure to the anti-aging ingredients! The instructions are to apply the serum morning and evening to your face and neck, before your moisturiser.
Pros: A feeling of tightening and eradication of fine lines
Very fast effect Pleasant
Delicate scent
Cons: Feels quite sticky and runny at first
May aggravate delicate skin
Quite expensive!
Caudalie Vinexpert Firming Serum (£36.50) and Caudalie Skincare Products are available at naturisimo.com
Review of Juice Beauty Green Repair Moisturizer
By Gill M
Packaging: This full size (50ml) moisturiser comes in a transparent plastic pump jar in a cardboard box made from 100% recycled fibre. The box is mostly white with dark grey and black text and a green “juice Beauty” apple logo on the front. The back panel of the box is the same green colour with white, grey and black text. Most of the text on the pump is clear easy to read. However the list of ingredients on the pump is in a smaller font size and I found it just a little too small to be easy to read (although that may be my eyesight!). Having said that, the list is repeated on the box as well, in a larger size which is much easier to read. Packaging is simple, attractive and functional.
Application: Juice Beauty Green Apple Repair Moisturizer is a daily moisturiser for normal, dry and mature skin. It can also be used nightly for optimum results. According to the instructions, warm it in the palms of your hands before smoothing over face, neck and décolleté.
Ingredients: This antioxidant-rich cream features a brightening hydroxyl acid (a brightening complex of organic apple, lemon and raw cane sugar) to improve skin tone and texture, help smooth fine lines and help repair damaged skin. Also contains powerful age-defying peptides, alpha lipoic acid, coenzyme Q10 and vitamin antioxidants to help rejuvenate the skin for a radiant complexion which most Juice Beauty Products Contain.
It does not contain parabens, propylene or butylene glycols, petroleum, sulphates, PEGs, TEA,DEA, phthalates, GMO, silicones, pesticides, artificial dyes or synthetic fragrances. Juice Beauty adhere to a strict no animal testing policy and a 100% vegetarian ingredients policy. The organic ingredients are marked with an asterisk in the ingredients list. Ninety five per cent of the ingredients are organic - certified by a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved agency. The moisturiser should be used within 18 months of opening.
Results: I’ve been using this Apple Repair Moisturizer morning and night for over three weeks now. It is a light but hydrating moisturiser, which thankfully doesn’t take long to sink into my skin. (I wear a powder mineral foundation and need a moisturiser to be absorbed completely before putting it on.) My skin is sensitive, but also quite dry in places so I found this moisturiser didn’t really work as a night cream for me – my skin needs a richer moisturiser. However, as a day cream it was lovely.
The Green Apple Repair Moisturiser has a fresh fragrance when used - I wasn’t sure about the fragrance to begin with, but it has really grown on me. I would definitely recommend it.
Pros:
Suitable for various skin types.
hydrating and easily absorbed.
It does not aggravate my sensitive skin.
Personally I prefer pump dispensers to jars – I feel they are more hygienic than putting my finger in a jar every day!
Natural fragrance.
Cons:
Made in the USA – therefore I’m concerned about the carbon footprint and air miles. Could use a British organic moisturiser e.g. PAI skincare.
Quite expensive, but you do get 50ml in a normal jar. A lot of other moisturisers are cheaper, but you get less for your money.
Juice Beauty Green Apple Repair Moisturizer (£20.00) and Juice Beauty Skincare Products are available at naturisimo.com
Review of Living Nature Illuminating Tint
By Anisa B
Living Nature Illuminating Tint comes in a 30ml glass bottle with a pump top. The product is packaged well and dispenses easily and hygienically. Because of the glass bottle, you can also see how much product you have left which is always a good thing.
This illuminating tint has a lovely creamy texture, not greasy or oily but not too fluid either that you feel it won’t hydrate your skin enough. It blends easily and evenly across the skin and does not have any obvious smell or fragrance.
I’ve been using this for a few weeks now, and I have to say it is now a staple in my make-up bag! I use the colour Day Glow which is perfect for my medium golden toned complexion. It leaves the skin looking dewy and even, perfectly radiant. It does not offer much coverage but it just a tint so it isn’t meant to. It also lasts well on my skin with a bit of powder on top. It’s been ideal during this dull dreary weather when you want a pick-me-up for your skin without any hard work!
The pros of this moisturiser are:
Even skin tone
Does not irritate skin
Gives a lovely luminous finish to the skin
Dispenses easily
Easy and quick to use
Living Nature Illuminating Tint (£15.00) and Living Nature Products are available at naturisimo.com
Review of Living Nature’s Tinted Moisturiser
By Beverley S.
Packaging: Living Nature Tinted Moisturiser comes in a stylish black box with black plastic bottle, half moon shaped flip top dispenser.
Reminded me of a mainstream makeup line which definitely doesn’t have the skin caring ingredients found in Living Nature products.
Reassuring to know the tinted moisturiser is 100% natural, GM free and not tested on animals
Living Nature is known to be one of the world’s truly natural skincare and cosmetic ranges, with the ability to blend science and nature for products which work on all levels similar to normal cosmetics without harsh chemicals or synthetic ingredients.
Application: I was excited to find a makeup product to test with the added benefits of skin caring ingredients. Whilst I don’t wear heavy makeup I am like everyone else always looking for the makeup which is double duty in keeping my skin looking ‘like me’ but better with caring ingredients.
The ingredients are rich in moisture which is a bonus some makeup can leave a dry/caked look after they have settled on my skin. Worse still a lot of shades turn orange/yellow which is totally unattractive! I like to keep my skin with a natural look with the help of makeup. Living Nature was perfect for both. I normally find a range with only two to three shades too ‘coloured’ for my pale skin making me look as if I have been in the sun but turned orange. Although when I dispensed Living Nature’s tinted moisturiser appeared dark my initial worries were unfounded when I used a very small amount my skin looked dewy with a slight colour (enough to even out the tone without looking ‘made up’)
I tried a foundation brush and another shaped sponge I have to even the tint out over my face. Bothe methods were fine although towards the end of my testing I came to the conclusion that using my fingers was the best way. I lightly patted it on my skin or followed the advice to use light movements sweeping with my fingertips. Even if some of the tint was absorbed the ingredients are 100% natural and the vital moistursing ingredients really help the skin’s balance. The ingredients helped my skin’s texture/comfort whilst keeping the colour tone even.
Comments: I wasn’t sure and didn’t feel I would like to use this instead of my moisturiser although this is entirely acceptable as the ingredients including New Zealand’s famous Manuka Honey, Macadamia seed oil to name just two are rich in moisture. I followed my normal routine in the morning including my moisturiser followed a short time later with Living Nature’s tinted moisturiser. I preferred to pat it on my skin similar to a foundation rather than let my skin absorb the tint. I also tried using a facial serum then the tinted moisturiser which was excellent too as I knew my skin was receiving the extra care with the tinted moisturiser to maintain the moisture. This would be the way I would use it in the summer months when ‘double cream’ may be too much.
I used a mineral suncream, this is important as the product itself doesn’t show any SPF factor although Titanium dioxide and Zinc are listed as ‘may include’ I maintained my normal mineral SPF cream. I applied this before the tint and I also mixed it with my SPF cream which made the colour very even on my skin. An SPF mineral powder should work too although Living Nature don’t include advice on this.
Results: I have tried tinted moisturisers before and have never been happy with them as most have been too dark. Living Nature’s has been very pleasant to use, there is a scent but it comes from the natural ingredients the most important one being Manuka honey. Most Living Nature Products contain this ingredient and I feel this helped to keep my skin feeling comfortable all day and at no time did my skin feel taught or dry. I used my own mineral powder on top although Living Nature have an illuminating mineral which would be perfect to give a lasting finish. I also had days when I didn’t use a powder. The natural glow on my skin was commented on, a boost to my confidence.
Pros
Skin care ingredients yet a moistursing makeup
A good percentage of ingredients 100% Certified Organic
Confidence boosting natural finish perfect for an even tone finish
All skin types (oily skins would use this cream alone)
I would buy and would consider other make up from this brand
Cons
No SPF factor stated some may find the addition of an SPF cream too heavy especially in summer
I preferred to use a moisturiser or serum due to the fact I considered this more of a skin caring makeup.
Living Nature Tinted Moisturiser (£15.50) and Living Nature Products are available at naturisimo.com
Review of Nude Cleansing Facial Oil
