Gold
Rhug Wild Beauty, Deep Cleansing Balm With Wild Berries
“Texture unlike any cleansing balm I’ve used before: almost gel-like but melting to an oil on warm hands and smoothing easily across skin. Feels like a home facial aromatherapy experience, and love that it emulsifies with water. My skin looked so happy: really bright and glowing, felt soft and clean and plump with no dryness. A gorgeous self-care ritual to use, and my skin remained bright, clear, well hydrated and clean as a whistle. It’s a stunner.”
Weleda, Skin Food Cleanser
“Removes all traces of grime and good at removing makeup if necessary. It’s so nourishing and leaves the skin incredibly soft to the touch. If you were in a hurry, you would be okay without a moisturiser as the skin feels so hydrated. Skin looks bright. It’s just so nice to use and one of those products that actually makes you look forward to cleansing at the end of the day. I might find it hard to be without this. Love it. Love the price point, love the effects and love the ingredients.”
Silver
AEOS, Cleansing Oil Dé-Maq
“I’ve been looking for a natural oil make-up remover which I can use on my eyes without irritation and this product was spot on from first use: no irritation and removed all traces of my mascara. The product continued to impress me, it felt very gentle on my skin and was truly effective. Skin around my eyes felt soothed and conditioned and it became a bathroom shelf favourite.”
AK Pure Skin, Face Gel Scrub
“Green and minty, nice and fresh; perfect as a face scrub. The jojoba beads are fine and delicate and aren’t too harsh. My skin looks a lot smoother and the scrub has given me a lovely radiant glow. It is easy to apply and doesn’t feel rough or scratchy. A non irritating gel that has brightened up my skin. Has made a visible difference to the texture of my face and my make up goes on better now and lasts longer.”
Blur London, Everyday Cleanser
“Sometimes you know that the first time you use a new product that it’s going to suit you and that you love it! This unscented cleanser is one of those products. My skin just feels like a dream after use: it smoothes and cleanses without irritation. It is so gentle and calming and I love the fact it doesn’t leave your face stripped or aggravated. Out of all the products I tested, this is my favourite.”
Laponie Of Scandinavia, Nourishing Oil Cleanser
“Gives reliable performance: I like the simple pleasure of massaging into skin knowing the two-ingredient formulation is non-irritating and allergen-free. My skin is so happy. I went into this with redness and irritation but I have seen huge improvements: my redness has eased and I feel less pink colouration than before, it’s totally maintained my skin and boosted my confidence. Love it.”
LUMI, Tundra AHA-BHA Cleansing Milk
“Gentle, but really seems to remove dirt and impurities from skin, leaving it soft and pampered. Face is supple after use, and am impressed that there has been no build-up that cause break-outs which often happens when I use the same cleanser for a period of time. Skin hasn’t felt stripped of moisture. I’ve been rewarded with clear and clear skin. It’s difficult to find a cleanser for acne-prone skin, but this milk has treated my skin so respectfully.”
Bronze
AK Pure Skin, Face Gel Mask
“A lightweight mask; refreshing and calming. It doesn’t feel at all heavy and is so easy to remove, with no mess. Despite being gentle it leaves skin feeling soft and smooth and stripped of impurities. Every time I use this mask it transforms my skin from dry and dull to dewy and smooth. Up there with the best I’ve used.”
Beyond Organic Skincare, Detoxifying Cleanser – Lemon
“An unassuming pot that holds a lovely buttery oil-based cleanser, with a zingy, fresh citronella fragrance. It delivered consistently good cleansing in such a gentle way, and has been intensely satisfying to use: each time I used it my skin felt fresh. It left my skin feeling organically beautiful.”
Blathana Herbal Cosmetics, Cleansing Balm – Lavender + Lemon
“I loved how easily it melted into skin for a thorough massage, removing the day’s make-up with ease. Looked forward to using it every evening. My skin became very soft and smooth: I usually get some redness after cleansing but not with this. Skin feels like silk, with less irritation, and didn’t suffer breakouts. A sensual spa-like experience in a cute tin.”
Formulae Prescott, Tri-Balm
“Geranium and mandarin fragrance is invigorating, fresh and a little addictive. Easy to use; rolls on smoothly. Feels supportive of skin because of the moisturising element; skin is not stripped, nor vulnerable. My face is smiling because it really likes this cleanser. It has sorted out my grumpy problem skin wonderfully. It’s now clear and very soft.”
Organicules, Nourished-Cleansing Balm- Balm To Milk Cleanser
“A dense golden balm which turns to oil on the skin. Very much like the scent of lavender and bergamot. It is very easy to apply, massaging into skin and picking up make-up with ease. It’s highly effective, and I love using this. My skin feels moisturised as well as cleansed after use. A wonderful blend of oils which results in a real sense of well-being.”
Raw Roop, From The Deep
“Stunning blue gel-like texture, reminding me of the sea: immediately refreshing and soothing. Began to see a difference to skin after a couple of uses. My skin felt softer, smoother and more hydrated. I found using this unique gel-masque overnight to be the secret to plumped, hydrated and silky skin in the morning!”