So I have been using LUSH facial products for
a while now which I absolutely Love, as mentioned on my vlog however I did find
a slight difference between using my favourite facial cleanser Aqua Marina and
the soap version which is Fresh Pharmacy, the difference is that I find the
soap to be slightly drying which considering I already have dry skin has not
been a good thing, which is sad as the soap is cheaper than the cleanser but I
will use up the soap and then go back to the tub cleanser in the future.
I did find with the Aqua Marina that I did not
have to use a moisturiser (Q my mom’s face of shock and horror) which was a
blessing because the LUSH moisturiser I found works best for my skin is way
more than I can afford, however I have now found that I need one with the soap
so this weekend I went out on a mission to find a cruelty free affordable
moisturiser which contained mainly natural products…. Easier said than done.
I had done a fair amount of research over the
course of last week and thought I had settled on one of the GOSH facial
products however my mom was with me and upon seeing the pump bottle design she
advised against it as a lot of the product is unreachable within the bottle and
ends up going to waste, (The pump top unfortunately could not be removed), so
she suggested a trip to Dischem.
In the end I was glad we made the trip because
not only was I spoilt with the Essence Take a Brow which I will be reviewing
later and I found the Essence skin care range which I did not even know
existed, for anyone who has read my blogs previously you will know that the
Essence range is not only extremely affordable but also cruelty free and makes
use of mainly if not all natural products and is also Paraben free, YAY.
So after oohing and ahing for a while I
decided to try the Essence My Skin Intensively Caring Moisturiser for dry skin and
have been using it for the past 3 days now in the mornings and at night.
What the Website says…
“Put a stop to dry skin! The rich formula with peach kernel oil, shea
butter and vitamin e as well as pomegranate and bamboo extracts provide dry
skin with intensive moisture and protects it from drying out. Extremely
pampering without creating an oily feel, your skin will look velvety, soft and
beautifully radiant! Apply the cream on cleansed face and neckline daily in the
morning and evening – also ideal for use as a make-up base. Free of colorants.”
This product is amazing, I have noticed such a
difference in just these few days in the condition of my skin, not only in how
it feels but even how it takes to my make up, my foundation everything just
blends better and stays better.
It is more a gel than a cream in my opinion
and it has a very soothing effect; my skin takes it in like a dessert would to
rain… the gel also smells wonderful and it only cost me R44.95 (50ml)… yes you
heard me right R44.95, I could hardly believe it myself even though I know how
affordable their products are I was very impressed.
At the end of it I am still going to be using
my Lush cleanser but I am thoroughly impressed and will be looking into trying
some of their other facial products like the facial wipes which are also
available in this category/brand.
It just shows that good skin care and
cosmetics does not have to cost an arm and a leg, I am one happy momma!!!
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