Gold
Londe Botanics, The Night Duo
Comprising: Roller ball serum; Evening oil; sprigs of dried herbs
“I was absolutely thrilled … pared-down elegance: I knew I was going to love the contents because the exterior was so perfectly judged … roller-ball is gentle and cooling; the evening oil is utterly glorious: chamomile is one of my favourites and massaging it was a sensual pleasure … my skin has a subtle glow and looks plump and fresh … I appreciate the thought that has gone into this, from the perfect box to the drawings and quotes … I am totally delighted”
Silver
Codex Beauty, Double Cleanse
Comprising: Cleansing oil, Exfoliating wash, holiday soap
“A lovely facial set; well presented in a compact box… the cleansing oil worked hard to remove make-up; I enjoyed the wash — it was creamy as well as hydrating even though it was exfoliating my skin; the soap is very soothing — my favourite as it wasn’t drying and smelt wonderful … I loved that the set was complete and compact and covered all washing and cleansing needs”
Conscious Skincare, Skincare Cleansing Kit for Sensitive Skin
Comprising: cleanser, toner, exfoliant; cotton cloth; cotton zip-bag
“Little cotton bag is super cute … The cleansing oil was lovely, my favourite due to its performance: did a fabulous job of removing make-up … the spritz-toner helped calm a patch of irritation; my skin appeared less red and inflamed after using it … exfoliant was gentle … made my evening cleansing routine less of a chore … I loved all of it … The ethics of the company is brilliant and they are just what I would be looking for if I were shopping for myself”
DiaZo Cosmetics, Luxury Day & Night Serum Gift Set
Comprising: day serum; night serum; wooden box
“Was excited and intrigued to receive this enchanting wooden box, containing two bottles of magical-looking serums, one with rose petals at the bottom … the ritual of applying the serums was a luxurious treat that I looked forward to … both are very concentrated and only a couple of drops were needed … skin nourished, smooth, soft … Looks wonderful on my dresser, looks expensive and delivers benefits … Beautiful”
Lyonsleaf, Natural Skincare Solution 03
Comprising: unfragranced beauty balm, marshmallow-calendula balm, muslin cloth, face flannel
“Such a small box that you can’t quite believe it contains four items … Each component functioned beautifully: my skin felt extremely comfortable after cleansing, and the marshmallow-calendula balm is excellent as a trouble-shooter, for instance on chapped lips … If the person you’re buying for likes natural skincare, you cannot go wrong with Lyonsleaf … This is the perfect winter weather skin comforter and protector kit”
Moksa, Facial Ritual Kit
Comprising: lavender and chamomile cleansing oil; wild rose toning mist; wild rose elixir; organic cotton cleansing cloth
“Was immediately excited; was lovely see natural cloth bag … so soothing to use oil with hot cloth …. toning mist was refreshing and did a good job of toning and hydrating, enabling the final product, the elixir, to absorb … the whole process was very calming … This is small but beautiful and the products will last … It all felt like an indulgent treat … packaging and presentation are neat and modern … Great product!”
Trish’s Honey Products, Bee-Love-Your-Skin
Comprising: rosehip facial balm, cleansing oil, two beeswax candles, cleansing cloth
“I admired the eco-friendly approach … a nice touch that it contained candles not just skincare products … cleansing oil worked well with the cloth; facial balm is very rich and luxurious and I loved the texture of it — extremely moisturising, and worked well for my combination sensitive skin … absolutely gorgeous candles in traditional beeswax style … solid green credentials, and nice to discover a new eco-friendly, skin-friendly brand”
Bronze
Gaia Skincare, Facial Range Trio
Comprising: cleansing balm, facial exfoliator; facial moisturiser; wooden tray-stand
“Was excited to receive and open as the box didn’t give much away! … loved the cleansing balm, which thoroughly removed make-up; the exfoliator gently left face smooth; the moisturiser is a lovely cream, effective and luxurious … A very luxurious set, but very useful too”
Kinvara Skincare, Radiance Ready Gift Set
Comprising: youth boost; rosehip serum
“This is a lovely set, both products work well and even better when used together … the serum is fantastic and I would buy this as a stand-alone serum … they have left my skin looking fresher and brighter: exactly the sort of products needed in winter … Loved the front-flap of the box that opens to reveal contents … a fab gift”
Lucky Cloud Skincare, Balancing Skincare Kit
Comprising: cleansing balm, facial oil, super balm, lip butter
“‘How pretty!’ was my first thought … a sweet little bag, feminine looking … the cleansing balm is a fabulous cleanser for my problem skin; leaving it calm … my skin loves the oil; the balm is an effective salve; lip butter nice and moisturising … high quality products; nicely presented”
Lyonsleaf, Natural Skincare Solution 04
Comprising: unfragranced beauty balm; zinc-calendula balm; flannel, muslin cloth
“The components within the kit cleansed and moisturised by skin well … kind and gentle on my sensitive skin and helped with redness and dryness … enjoyed taking the time to pamper my skin which helped relax me … the option of both flannel and muslin was a nice touch to the gift as it made the set more ‘complete’ and convenient”
Natural Beauty Pot, Pampering Self Care Letterbox Gift
Comprising: bath salts sachet, facial grains, lip butter, rose soya melt, tea bag, chocolate bar
“‘Oh wow how sweet!’ — that was my first reaction … exciting to see all the little items together; all pretty pink tones which complemented each other … used the facial grains in the bath, and really liked it: so relaxing and indulgent .. adored the little butter pot … fabulous home pamper kit for a cold afternoon — and great price point”
Opala Botanicals, The Hypersensitive Care Set
Comprising: skin moisturiser, skin booster, facial cleanser
“Very nice good quality box, lovely ‘zebra’ wrapping inside … cleanser has light consistency and removes make-up well … moisturiser is a five-star product: light texture and immediate absorption with no irritation … rich oily booster gives best results at night … a really good set that worked well”
Seilich, Face Mist Set
Comprising: a trio of face mists
“Box was lovely, sophisticated, natural … the mists left me refreshed every time I used them; especially liked the rose and mallow and used it to feel luxurious … made my skin feel cared for and the ethics of the company just added to the good feeling … I liked that the mists aren’t ‘essential’ items, something you might not buy yourself … everything about them gave feeling of quality and goodness”
