Gold
TARAMAR, Night Treatment
“A beautifully luxurious packaged product which looks striking and impressive. The serum is a rich but not oily lotion that sinks in quickly but gently softens my skin. This night treatment was a pleasure to use. It was almost silky to apply to my face and fitted in easily with my routine. Over the next few weeks using this product my skin just got better and better. It has a luxurious feel to it. My thoughts on the product only got more and more positive. Has definitely improved the condition of my skin. It is smooth, soft, uniform and feels great. It has nourished it left it looking plumper and re-hydrated. Expensive, but worth the investment.”
“I’m pleasantly surprised by the texture. Considering this is aimed at problem skin I expected something thicker but this is a light to medium cream so it goes on really easy and leaves absolutely no residue so the face looks oh-so-natural. Really impressed on results after immediate application! I wish some day creams were like this, as this is incredible and doesn’t disappoint. It’s quick and easy to apply, goes in well and leaves skin refreshed, fully moisturised and incredibly with no shine. A joy to use. I have extra dry skin and this handles it well. My skin now looks in the best shape it can be.”
Silver
Amaranthine, Facial Oil
“I liked how hydrating this product made my skin feel and how it also gave my skin a glow. It performed well at keeping skin hydrated. Over a period of use I noticed my skin appear more healthy looking and dry patches less noticeable. Blemishes also appeared reduced and I was having less frequent breakouts and red areas. It helped me feel more confident with my skin and I was impressed with the progress. After a month, my skin condition improved in that I had little to no dry patches of skin; my skin appeared more glowy and hydrated. I also feel like my skin looked more youthful with less noticeable fine lines. It helped with my acne and blemishes by reducing the appearance and amount of breakouts I am prone to. Exceeded expectations.”
Lily & Rabbit, Coconut
“Cute packaging; love the little drawstring bag. Also, it’s a chunky soap bar! I always use bar soap day to day and am particularly keen to find ones that don’t aggravate the eczema/dermatitis issues or dry out my abused healthcare-worker hands. Unfragranced, but has a natural sweet coconut smell. Creates an easy, dense, creamy lather — lovely. It left the hands feeling clean but not dry. Didn’t exacerbate my dermatitis; my hands were happy with frequent use, with no flare. I still needed occasional hand cream as I’d expect, but the bar wasn’t drying. It’s down to earth, understated and is going to last ages! Fab!”
Lyonsleaf, Zinc and Calendula Cream
“I used this on a sore patch under my daughter’s lip that needed a barrier and a quick overnight treatment to calm and moisturise. After one application the sore patch had started to heal and no more was needed. I also used it on a patch of skin damaged from waxing and in under 24 hours it was almost better. It’s an easy go-to for day-to-day minor skin issues and quickly improves them. I also used it on patches of eczema and it was immediately an effective barrier and showed signs of calming it, and starting the healing process. Successful for this, as well as for one-off treatment of other small skin issues. A trustworthy product that makes a good addition to the first aid kit.”
Phytur, Calibrate Balance Face Serum
“My son was pleased to trial this natural spot balm and liked the look of the stylish opaque bottle with its pump action applicator. It’s a creamy liquid with a pleasant light herbal scent which he liked. The texture was ideal for the job and it absorbed nicely into his skin with a light sheen. It was soothing and smoothing on his skin which is both a bit spotty with dry patches where harsh mainstream products have stripped his skin barrier a bit. He enjoyed how the product seemed to reduce greasy areas on his skin which helped clear up individual acne areas quicker, allowing spots to heal without scarring and discolouration. Gentle and powerful.”
SmartAss Beauty Ltd, White Gold Super Serum
“98% donkey milk and I like the name! Very intrigued to try this. Who doesn’t want to feel like Cleopatra? This is truly a serum — light, quickly absorbed, and would go under moisturiser or an oil without feeling heavy — perfect. It is really slick at first and spreads easily over skin, one pump perfectly covering face and neck. Wasn’t sure by the tensor / ‘botox’ effect, but was willing to keep an open mind! The fragrance is strong but I liked it — like a comforting fresh musk. What struck me by the end of the month is my acne has been far better. I usually get persistent and very irritating hormonal breakouts, but when a spot did appear, it was minor and very short lived — which I can only really credit to the serum! It definitely also makes my skin look brighter and happier”
Tilda’s Tribe, Honey & Oatmeal Soap Bar
“Comes in a simple but beautifully decorated brown paper packaging. I have quite sensitive skin and a couple of my children suffer from dry skin and mild eczema so it’s always a treat to use a natural fragrance free alternative. it’s a lovely bar of soap. It has a rich and creamy lather which rinses off easily. The soap bar contains oat flakes which create a rough surface which can be used to massage and exfoliate the skin leaving it feeling super soft and smooth. Has been especially great for my six-year-old daughter who struggles a lot with dry and cracked skin on her hands. She has found this very soothing. A well thought-out product”
Bronze
Ann’s Natural Range, Moisturiser RG with Rose Geranium Essential Oil
“Geranium is a clear fragrance that stands out. It’s a lovely scent and works well to make this a calming, soothing moisturiser. It’s a rich cream with a dense texture, but well balanced product. Leaves a beautiful sheen. Has made me feel soothed in the evening and my skin has been left feeling soft and supple. I had several areas that were red or dry on my face and these have been relieved; the dry skin has gone. Fine lines have been reduced and my skin is glowing. I have had a number of positive comments from friends that my skin is looking good. Areas on my forehead and the ridge of my nose that were dry and now looking really smooth and healthy. It delivers”
Coraline Skincare, SOS Recovery – Instant Hydration Facial Oil
“The oil was surprisingly light with good slip. So luxurious on the skin — a little goes a long way, and it feels like a real treat to use. Felt very hydrating, left my skin glowing, supple and soft. I adore this product — it feels so lovely to use and is definitely helping with some of the redness on my cheeks, and my skin feels and looks plump and soft. The ladies at work commented on how my skin was glowing and seemed less red. It reduced and eradicated dryness; reduced some fine lines around eyes. An amazing oil that has improved the condition and appearance of my skin. 1000% delivered.”
FIERCE, FIERCE Rescue Recovery & Repair
“Quite a thickish liquid gel, it’s a light golden colour and absorbs well into my skin, the fragrance is gentle, fresh, possibly chamomile. Texture is lovely: feels both light and nourishing; absorbs beautifully into skin and dries quickly. Using this product regularly, morning and evening, I like the feel of the product on my skin, I feel a benefit from using this, it has a calming feel on my skin and my face feels nourished and hydrated by it. After a month of using this my face feels continually nourished and calmed. I do think my redder rosacea areas have been calmed by this and although the difference is slight, the calming feel from the product is great.”
InnerZen Organics, Overnight Elixir
“The wooden-capped pipette sets this oil apart from the others. Smells great, floral almost, and made me keen to use; I think it was the fig that set it apart. Very calming and appropriate for the product. I enjoyed using this. It was excellent to massage into my skin at bed-time. I was happy with the impact. Dry areas improved and areas of redness were soothed and reduced. After a month’s use my skin looks good. It is more balanced and less dry. I was worried as it is so dense that it might clog my pores but this has not happened. Has improved the condition of my skin.”
LUMI, Bioklinik Moisture-Lock Toner
“A toner for the face and body? I was intrigued. It was fine on the face but as any other toner: the use revelation and positive results came when I sprayed it liberally onto shins, which have without warning recently become so extremely dry and itchy, I’ve scratched them to the point of bleeding. But wow, the skin felt better almost immediately. Felt calm, smooth and transformed. I have never tried a product quite like this, in terms of the immediate relief I experienced. Using this product fills me with hope that I can go on holiday and bare my legs without embarrassment! It’s a game-changer”
Lyonsleaf, Unfragranced Beauty Balm
“Very firm texture to this balm, which was unexpected, but it was very smooth and glided across my skin beautifully. I loved it straight away. Did an amazing job of cleansing my skin, my skin looked so dewy and felt so clean and soft, and was glowing. I was hooked. My skin glowed more ever day. I looked forward to taking make-up off in the evening, and it’s turned into a little massage ritual which I am really loving. Has made my skin so beautifully soft, and I feel has done an amazing job of repairing the natural barrier of my skin. It’s never felt so healthy and I swear I am never using another cleanser for as long as I live. Thank you for saving my skin, Lyonsleaf!”
The Blue Lemon, Cocoa Butter Body Butter
“Very concentrated; a rich oily texture, melts easily and very moisturising; a strong cocoa butter scent. This is the type of cream you want on very dry skin. I am very impressed by how long the hydration lasts on any skin: I used it in the morning and could still feel it that evening and the following day. It’s an excellent heavy-duty body butter. I used it all over my body and paid special attention to the skin on my back and bra area which has suffered badly from bleeding eczema earlier this year. The skin is now healed but I am aware to keep it well moisturised to prevent a repeat outbreak. This was perfect for it. I will recommend to my friend who also has eczema”
