By The Green Parent
01st September 2020
Day Moisturiser
GOLD B-Rose Facial Balm, £18, beeutiful.co.uk “Very rich, nourishing balm which was a real sensory pleasure to apply. Great for areas of dry and problem skin, and beautiful rose fragrance. Used after getting windburn on my cheeks and in the morning it was gone. A real treat for face and spirits, and very affordable.” Lucy C
SILVER Rose Day Cream, £21.50, drhauschka.co.uk
BRONZE Relax Calming Moisturiser, £22, nourishskinrange.com
Eye Cream
GOLD Nakin Eye Cream Complex, £18, nakinskincare.com “This cream is very fluid so only a small amount is needed. It immediately softens fine lines and creases, really made my under eye area look much smoother. With continued use, the softening effects began to last longer. The cream is a good base for make up.” Pauline W
SILVER Elixir Eye Firming Cream, £15.99, elixirsoflife.co.uk
BRONZE 30 Second Miracle™ Instant Eye Perfector, £85, monatglobal.com/uk
Toner
GOLD Acqua di Miele - Honey & Orange Toner, £32, casamencarelli.co.uk “This toner was a delight to use, it smells of sweet honey and fresh oranges. I applied this using a cleansing pad, my skin was glowing and my pores looked refined. I use this in the morning and evening. The effects last for a day.” Shahida A
SILVER Birch Hydrolate, £5, ecoearthstore.co.uk/shop/natures-creations
BRONZE Super Fruit Toner, £23.95, ecotan.com.au
Cleanser
GOLD Rose Renew Face Wash, £19, baiebotanique.com “The face wash is quite liquid and easy to squeeze out of the tube. It lathered well and has a lovely fragrance. Just one wipe with a muslin cloth and my make up disappeared, leaving my skin lovely and refreshed.” Catherine J
SILVER Frankincense Intense Cleansing Melt, £38, nealsyardremedies.com
BRONZE Lavender and Chamomile Cleansing Oil, £22, moksa.co.uk
Face Mask
GOLD Organic Apoteke Detox Face Mask, £35.95, organicapoteke.com “Oh I loved this face mask - it smells gorgeous! It goes onto the skin really evenly, and comes off easily too. Unlike other masks I’ve tried it doesn’t flake, which is handy. It also doesn’t scare my six month old so that’s a plus!” Rebecca B
SILVER Purifying clay mask, £39.90, monttrod.com
BRONZE Clear Skin Blemish Fighting Mask, £20, tropicskincare.com
Facial Scrub Exfoliator
GOLD Saira Skin Exfoliating Treatment Mask, £37, sairaskin.co.uk “This mask has a balm like texture and a little goes a long way. Has a lovely aromatic scent which is relaxing. It smoothed onto skin easily and I left for five minutes to work its magic. Skin felt cleansed and renewed and hydrated after removal. It did not irritate the skin and it looked brighter and more even.” Vicky T
SILVER Fruit AHAs Exfoliating Mask, 5-Minute Treatment, £28, whitfords.co.uk
BRONZE Essential Exfoliating Polish, £51, slowageing.co.uk
Serum
GOLD Frankincense Intense™ Lift Serum, £75, nealsyardremedies.com “I found that this product did make my skin feel more hydrated. The scent of frankincense is pleasant without being overpowering. It brightened my complexion and felt like it plumped my skin a little bit. This feeling lasted throughout the day. The product comes with a glass vial with an eyedropper to dispense it. The pot is an attractive shade of blue, and comes presented in a blue cardboard box with the Neals Yard branding.” Sarah W
SILVER Organic Apoteke Rasayana Rejuvenating Serum, £54.95, organicapoteke.com
BRONZE All’s well that gel’s well, £17, skin-genius.co.uk
Night Moisturiser
GOLD Intense Regeneration Face & Neck Cream, £20, purepurposecosmetics.co.uk “This is a light moisturiser that just sinks into my skin, it’s like giving my skin a drink. Even thought the texture is light, the cream is really moisturising and has given my skin a real boost. Lines have really softened and my skin is looking fresher and plumper. I really like the effects of this moisturiser.” Pauline W
SILVER Close of Play Overnight Radiance Serum, £60, puresavvy.co.uk
BRONZE Rose Beauty Balm, £18.50, 360botanics.co.uk
Facial Oil
GOLD No More Dramas face & neck oil, £24, queenbeenaturals.co.uk “The oil had a citrusey scent which was uplifting and fresh. The oil was easy to apply and soaked into my skin quickly. The oil was smooth but not greasy on the skin. My skin looked brighter after just one application and continued to feel more hydrated the following day. After a few days my skin continued to look brighter.” Kirsty M
SILVER Willowberry Nutrient Boost Face Oil, £26.99, willowberry.co.uk
BRONZE Scented Marshmallow Soften and Rejuvenate Facial Oil, £17.99, lyonsleaf.co.uk
BEST BUYS
- Rose Renew Face Wash, £19, baiebotanique.com
- Soothing Cleansing Oil, £16, naturalbeautypot.co.uk
- Geranium & Orange Cleansing Oil, £18.28, blumainorganicskincare.ie
- Cleansing Balm, £14.50, wheeshtmasks.co.uk
- 100% Natural Beauty Balm, £14.99, lyonsleaf.co.uk
- Turmeric and Bergamot Face Mask, £6.99, ayumi.co.uk
- Revitalizing Facial Oil, £19.96, lifestylenaturalhealth.co.uk
- Glow Powder Cleanser, £19, bluelabelle.co.uk
- The Konjac Sponge Co Bamboo Charcoal Heart in Plastic Free Packaging, £9.99, nicheandcult.com
- ZERO Night Cream, £12.99, skin-academy.co.uk
- Vitamin Toner Pore Refining Mist, £14, tropicskincare.com
