Gold
Coraline Skincare, You Must Be Sisters – Collagen And Ceramide Boosting Facial Oil
“The texture is rich and feels like an expensive oil from a first press. It’s really luxurious and feels almost buttery as it moves across the skin. There is a slight scent of plant oils. Because the oil is so rich I thought that this might be a little too oily on my skin, but it sinks in after a few minutes leaving it feeling beautifully nourished and pampered. I’m impressed; loving this oil both morning and nightime. My skin is soft and glowing and nicely balanced. Any blemishes seem to heal faster and I just look well. The lines across my forehead are less noticeable and my skin feels silky soft and hydrated. What makes it stand out is that the anti-aging benefits (skin visibly less lined) work in harmony with the treatment side (healing blemishes and red marks) without leaving skin overwhelmed and greasy. This is the top facial oil that I’ve ever tested and one of only three products that I’ve tested in ten years to get top marks. It’s perfect”
Laponie of Scandinavia, Face Oil
“I was delighted with how quickly the oil was absorbed and that it left my skin without an oily sheen. It immediately felt nourishing and throughout the first couple of days I was happily surprised to find my skin feeling fresh, comfortable, moisturised and soothed. Going forward through the month I found that the oil continued to soothe and nourish. I started to feel happier about the appearance of my skin than I ever have, which amazed me. After a month the appearance and feeling of my skin was altogether healthier. It looked and felt actually younger, in that the skin cells look and feel softened, soothed and nourished. It has improved my skin so much that people have made very positive comments about how well I look. I have never had skin confidence and feel as though that is something I can now have. I feel quite overwhelmed. It is not too much to say that the oil has improved my skin sufficiently to affect my quality of life.”
Silver
Bee Cosmetics, Organic Frankincense & Rose Facial Serum
“Gorgeous satiny texture to this stunningly fragranced oil! Frankincense and rose geranium are blended to perfection. This oil absorbed like a dream leaving a light, silky appearance to my face. The fragrance was uplifting but calming and had a positive effect on my mood immediately after applying to my face. It also felt supremely moisturising with no tacky afterfeel. This is such a comforting oil to use at night. My facial area felt moisturised and deeply hydrated. Not only was this enriching for my skin, it was calming, relaxing and brought me a sense of well-being. My skin is feeling in fabulous condition and mood is enhanced when I use this alluring oil! It is perfection!”
Holistic Kitchen, Skin Glow Face Elixir
“Gentle pleasant fragrance; a little stronger when using. Quite a thick oil but how amazingly quickly it absorbed into the skin. Truly lovely to use, works so well sinking into the skin and leaving soft plumpness behind. After a month this has become a firm favorite, it really heals and soothes my skin, sinks in so quickly that I’m happy to put a drop on whenever passing the bottle and my skin really does glow with health. I do feel that the more I use this the better my skin gets.This is described as “face in a bottle” and that is so true: this oil is so nourishing, it is like you have put a new face on.”
Phytur, Veil Protective Concentrate
“The scent was quite delicate light citrus and woody — Mediterranean! On first use I really liked this oil, especially the light consistency, it applied really smoothly over my skin and left a light sheen and dewy glow. It felt both comforting, nourishing and protective, without being too oily or sitting heavily on the skin. It worked well on its own, but I could also apply foundation over it easily because it was so light. On the very first day of using this a friend commented that my complexion was looking very smooth. Loved the feel of this on my skin and my skin felt smooth using this, and also brighter, more “glowing”. My skin tone improved — it seemed to gain more elasticity and brightness.”
Robyn Skincare, Limitless Facial Oil, Anti Ageing Formula + Sytenol ® A Bakuchiol
“Uplifting fragrance, not overpowering. Only one or two drops needed, and it was lovely to use at night — I woke to plumper, smoother skin. I could feel the effects of it from the first use — skin felt soft, and could see the next morning that it had replenished it in terms of it not looking dehydrated, and everything appearing smoother. On each use it had a visible plumping effect: my face was softer, more hydrated, and fine lines were plumped out. It is a great, nourishing injection of moisture for the skin, and leaves it very smoothed and soothed.”
Whitfords, Triple Algae Glow Restoring Oil
“Unique packaging: the oil came in a sturdy, protective and compostible FibrePod loofah. The oil itself was a silky oil with a golden colour. The smell was on the fruity side and I wasn’t sure if I liked it at first, but it grew on me. The consistency of the oil was just right, as it was lightweight and spread over the face well: my face looked glowing and more moisturised after applying it. It absorbed well and did not leave a too greasy film over my face. It was easy to apply make-up over it. My skin can sometimes look dull after long working hours and late nights, but it started to look brighter, moisturised and more nourished. There were fewer lines.”
Bronze
Duxmore Botanics, Indulgent Face & Body Oil
“Bright orange silky oil, with a gentle fragrance; I could detect the calendula most. It wasn’t too strong, and if you massaged it into your skin the fragrance was released which was very relaxing. After a couple of days’ use my skin looks brighter and more radiant. I have been using it at night and my skin definitely looks plumper in the morning. My skin looks brighter and more radiant; it feels softer and more hydrated. The fine lines around my eyes are less noticeable and my son said I looked less tired now, which I was delighted to hear! Decadent, luxurious; a real treat to use.”
HONEY CORN, Elemi & Frankincense Anti-Ageing Serum
“Very interesting concept having flower seeds to plant along with a precious little bottle of facial oil! The texture of this facial oil was superb — thick enough that the dropper held the oil until released which in itself is unusual and gorgeously silky. The fragrance reminded me of a day at a spa — frankincense and citrus aromas wafting gently from the oil as I applied it to my face and décolleté. Sublime! My skin felt comfortable and there was definitely a ‘luxe-factor’ using this precious little bottle of oil. Used at night-time I woke up with refreshed, plumped skin. My skin felt smoother, more radiant and plumper. It can only get better with longer use.”
Skin Rei’Aya, Moonlight Concentrate
“Beautiful outer packaging which looks expensive and sophisticated. The outer top half lifts up to reveal the bottle of oil like a jewel in a crown. A rich golden oil which is fragrance free although I could detect a slight earthiness possibly from the rosehip oil which is the first ingredient. I love this smell as I find it to be very grounding and especially at night to ease worries of the day. This silky oil glided over skin and was gorgeous for a massage with fingers or my gua sha tool. Due to its light texture it didn’t drag and left my skin feeling supple. Became dependent on this facial oil as the weeks progressed. Skin looked healthy and glowing; plump, bouncy and nourished. A bottle of golden nectar.”
Soap Matters, Simplicity Face Oil No.1
“I liked the look of this face oil in its compact bottle with dropper, so it was easy to get just the right amount. The aroma was very calming. The fragrance for this face oil is quite subtle which is appealing and it leaves a slight sheen on the surface, sinking in quickly with out any residue on the surface. The oil seemed to calm an area of breakout and work at a level beyond the surface. Over the trial period the oil helped clear my skin of breakouts. Used over the entire face, my skin looked healthy and smooth. It softens and soothes. Breakouts have cleared completely over the month. Delivered superbly and skin feels much better for using it”
The Blue Lemon, Night Serum
“Unassuming blue pump action bottle with very simple labelling. Great first impressions. Has a lovely lavender fragrance which is quite soothing, not too strong. Little goes a long way, easy to rub into the skin, leaves a slight sheen to the skin. The fragrance adds to the process. Applied before bed, and in the morning you wake up with super-soft skin. My skin felt like a dream every morning. Just love how soft and healthy this makes my skin feel. The condition of my skin is good and it’s meant I’ve been able to drop priming my skin before makeup. Love it”
Wild Rising Skincare, Moonlight – Smoothing face oil
“The serum is a lovely azure blue. It’s quite a light oil, which absorbs well. After a few uses of this serum my skin looks nourished and plump; the serum isn’t too heavy on my skin so I have tried this in the morning and evening, depending on the make-up I am wearing that day. The fragrance is deliciously sweet and herbal and it massages into my skin with ease, lovely smooth consistency. After a month of using, my face looks and feels more rested, my skin is soft and feels smooth and supple. My face feels calmer, and I feel it has toned the redness of my rosacea down a little. Packs a little punch of nourishment. A lovely serum.”
