Gold
Laponie of Scandinavia, 2-in-1 Hydrating Face Mask & Cream
“I decided to leave this fragrance-free mask on all night the first time I used it and found it absorbed easily. In the morning I was frankly amazed! My skin actually felt different, plumper, and when I examined it, I could see that it looked as though the cells themselves had been nourished and rejuvenated. The cream continued to perform fantastically, with my skin continuing to look and feel better. I began to feel more confident in the appearance of my skin for the first time ever in my life. Other people have commented on how well I look. I am completely delighted. I had never believed the changes I have experienced from the first use were even possible. Not only did the spots I have been plagued with since childhood disappear quite quickly after the first few days and not return, but the feeling and quality of my skin felt much better too. If I could give a mark higher than 10 I certainly would.”
Rhug Wild Beauty, Protecting Day Cream with Blue Tansy Oil
“Very excited by the inclusion of blue tansy oil and was keen to start using this cream. Classy presentation and an easy-to-use pump dispenser added to the attraction. I found the herby floral fragrance very appealing and enjoyed the silky smooth texture of the cream. In my view, all spot-on. I loved the way my skin felt from the first application. No shine; no greasy feel. It genuinely felt so good. I loved everything about it. Using this cream I felt cherished. I am not easy to impress when it comes to skincare, but this day cream is now a firm favourite. Fine lines have disappeared and skin appears to have regained elasticity I thought had gone for good. A standout product for me — the improvement in my skin is significant and this day cream is a joy to use. This cream is going to have to go on my gift wish-list!”
Silver
Botanica Nordica, Collagen Booster Ultra Rich Cream
“The cream is beautifully rich and thick and has a very natural scent of lavender which is my favourite. Although this comes out as a thick cream once you start tapping it into skin as recommended, it softens. It has a wonderful cooling sensation on the skin which I found very pleasant along with the calming lavender aroma. Slotted perfectly into my morning and evening routine and left skin feeling cocooned in moisture with no stickiness. A beautiful moisturiser which made my skin feel rejuvenated and firm but never tight. Hours after application I was still feeling the benefits of increased moisture on my skin — it felt cushioned, plumped, protected, but never overloaded. This is a divine cream.”
Dublin Herbalists, Regenerating Night Cream With Açai Berry Oil & Co-Enzyme Q10
“Upon opening the jar, the cream looked to be heavy and thick, but once I had put my finger in I was proved wrong. It’s light and airy. The fragrance of the cream reminds me of sherbet lemons, the colour is also a very pale lemon. I like this night cream. The cream has a lovely texture and it just melts into my skin. It isn’t thick, greasy or sticky, just a beautiful textured cream that is a lovely sensory experience to apply and use. After a few weeks it was definitely starting to soften fine lines and rejuvenate my skin. Upon waking skin looked brighter and fresher. A delight to use. A beautiful product to use which delivers great results.”
MERME Berlin, Facial Collagen Serum – 100% Vegan Collagen
“The fragrance was very light, the texture also light. It was very easy to use: when sprayed it just drifted over my face refreshingly and dried quickly — it really delivered results like a new coating to my skin. After a month I was really impressed at how my skin has improved, it is like an instant facelift. Facial redness has softened, my cheeks seem a more natural blush rather then a flush of fierce red — this is definitely a kind and helpful product for people with rosacea. I was very skeptical of the promises this serum makes but I have had to admit there is definitely a delivery on a lot of them: my skin has softened and there’s a lot less dryness.”
TARAMAR, Day Treatment
“This is a rich but lightweight cream texture, it is a sort of peachy colour. It feels lovely when applied, the texture is perfect. The fragrance is tricky to describe, a sort of nice and subtle herby and leafy fragrance. It feels so wonderful when applied, my skin instantly feels healthier; soft, supple, hydrated. It absorbs very well and doesn’t leave a residue at all so I can go straight to putting on make-up. It performed well day-to-day. I have enjoyed using the day treatment over the past couple of weeks. I am happy that my skin has felt maintained and generally looks and feels healthy, well protected and hydrated every day.”
Bronze
ALBIVA, Hydration Booster Cold Processed
“The product comes as an intriguing, gloopy, clear serum with a very subtle medicinal smell. It was an ideal texture. Went onto my skin beautifully and was immediately absorbed, leaving a light sheen. My skin felt smoothed and soft and my make-up went on like a dream on top! It was an ideal inclusion to my daily routine. The benefits of using the product continued during the trial and I noticed my skin was plumped and definitely brightened and smoother. I enjoyed testing this. I feel that my skin has been getting a VIP treatment, it’s softer, plumped and possibly some of my fine lines have been smoothed out. My husband commented that I looked less tired which is the ultimate compliment!”
FIERCE, The FIERCE Infusion
“Very stylish packaging. The appearance of the product was a smooth, cool and white creamy fluid. It was silky to touch and from the first application my skin felt calmed, soothed, less red and happy. It appeared to calm a red spot that had been annoying me and as it instructed that it was safe for around the eye area I tried there too. It performed well and wasn’t shiny, greasy nor sticky. It was absorbed well. This product is excellent. It delivers what it says it will and my skin looks healthy, fresh and normal. I love it. I have also used it on my eye area which the product said was ok and I have had no stinging or puffiness. Appeared to keep my rosacea calm and it had a soothing fragrance.”
LaFemmeVerte, Radiance Day Cream
“An extremely light-in-texture product that effortlessly infuses into the skin with just the gentlest touch. The fragrance is botanical. From the very first use it was clear that my skin was going to have a favourable reaction. Just a few small pumps was enough to bring out a radiance that I have not had for some time. Subtly, my skin seemed to display a soft, hydrated and almost luminous quality. As I continued to use the cream, my skin started to feel so comfortable. I truly began to understand the phrase “comfortable in your own skin”. There have been no dry patches, itchiness, or breakout spots. I am truly amazed. Exceptional. If I could give it 11 out of 10 I would.”
Obvs Skincare, Organic Moisturiser – Naked
“The texture is like a whipped mousse cream and an off-white colour. The scent is shea butter and is also herbally too. I really loved both; they made it more enjoyable to use. The product applied nicely to the skin and did not feel heavy or greasy at all. It provided my skin with immediate moisture and carried the hydration levels throughout the day. It worked well with my daily skincare routine. I found my skin was more hydrated in the mornings and throughout the day. My skin felt more comfortable the more I used the product and skin problems seemed to start improving. I was more impressed with the product performance the more I used it. My skin has never felt better.”
PAMOJA, Replenish Hydrating Serum
“I have been using the serum alone on hot days or when I’m doing sport and I find the hydration level is spot on without making me greasy or clogging my pores. In between I have been using it under a moisturiser and my pores appear smaller and the skin in general looks refined and more youthful. I’m really pleased. My skin feels really strong and resilient and looks naturally healthy. It hasn’t been like this since I lived in the Alps and had an abundance of fresh air every day so I’m delighted. The serum promises to give skin an even-toned, dewy glow and balance, brighten and protect it and this was exactly my experience with it — you can’t ask for more than that. This product is so understated and it is actually fantastic — other people should know about it.”
