Gold
LEONIE BOTANICS, Luminosity Brightening Oil to Milk Enzyme Cleanser
“An emulsifying fragrance-free oil cleanser in a classy bottle. Comes with a soft cloth, and I love the ceramic and wood. I liked the texture and usability of this; a rich oil easy to smooth onto skin, but that emulsifies to milk well. Great to use alone morning or evening or before jumping in the shower to properly cleanse face and neck. Using the washcloth felt like a lovely thorough ritual clean. Continued to deep clean without drying. My skin went through various stressed states over the month, but was never irritated by the cleanser: it kept it happy and well cleansed throughout. A great product; delivers wonderfully.”
Tropic Skincare, Smoothing Cleanser Complexion Purifier
“A white cream, with a heady fragrance which reminds me of a lovely spa. Relaxing, yet refreshing too. The bamboo face cloth is in a little attractive package and is so soft. The product is easy to spread with the fingers, feels moisturising and smells fantastic. I love it. I love the texture and the gorgeous soft cloth. Using this product and the exfoliation from the cloth has made some blemishes much less obvious in appearance. My skin is soft, silky and smooth, and smells wonderful after I’ve washed my face. It’s like a little spa treatment in my own bathroom!”
Silver
AEOS, Cleansing Oil dé-Maq
“I first tried this on my most stubborn waterproof mascara, and it took all traces off with ease — I was impressed, as I rarely can get it all off with other make-up removers. It leaves skin clean, but also feeling nourished and smooth, and my eyelashes in particular have benefitted from using this. With its luxurious scent it was a real treat for make-up removal, it almost felt decadent.”
Attitude, Face Cleanser – Phyto-Cleanse
“Innovative, with cardboard packaging, and unlike any solid cleanser I’ve used. The way the bar turns to a bubbly, foaming cleanser in seconds is amazing. My skin loved this cleanser as it didn’t feel stripping. Particularly enjoyed how it creates a gentle lather that washes from the skin easily without the use of a face cloth or flannel. Complexion looks clean and fresh without irritation or redness.”
Blumáin Organic Skincare, Geranium & Orange Cleansing Oil
“A swanky, multi-coloured cocktail shaker like bottle. I usually use a balm for removing make-up and was worried this wouldn’t be as good in terms of getting rid of mascara without stinging but it did the job wonderfully well. Skin seems less dry and more glowy than usual. A month on and I am still loving it. Extremely impressive.”
BLUR LONDON, Everyday Cleanser
“So lovely and creamy: the gel texture cuts straight through any of the day’s oiliness and grime, making skin feel cleansed and fresh. It rubs in well, doesn’t lather, but spreads easily, and is also simple to remove and wash away. So gentle — it doesn’t dry my skin out at all, and is effective. It’s great at helping oil control.”
Curator Natural Skincare, Rejuvebalm
“Was struck by the glorious rich yellow colour and light buttery texture and then the delicate citrus fragrance. The first use was sublime: it melted into skin and was amazed at how much dirt collected. I was hooked. Now, my skin feels so soft after using, never stripped, and it hasn’t caused a spot outbreak. Has deeply cleansed pores. I just love this.”
Josie’s Botanicals, Organic Cleansing Balm
“Great cleansing balm: massages brilliantly into my skin, melts quickly and gentle enough to massage over eyes to remove eye make-up. The balm rinses off well and my skin feels clean and soft. Has successfully cleansed my skin and benefited my skin with every use, which is more than I expected. A pleasure to use and a pleasure for my skin.”
Sealore Marine Botanicals, SeaVelvet Marine Botanical Cleanser
“This was a delightful product to use. It was quick and efficient at refreshing my skin first thing in the morning. It also worked well at removing my make up of an evening. My skin looks very clear and smooth. I’m pleased to say it didn’t leave my skin feeling dry or tight, just perfectly balanced for the next steps in my skin care routine.”
Bronze
AK Pure Skin, Soothing Cleansing Balm
“Has a refreshing, zesty scent. Has been excellent at removing make-up and daily oil and grime and making my skin feel cared for, soft, supple, refreshed, and clean. I was surprised at how much the balm improved the condition of my skin. It made it feel hydrated and smooth.”
Bodhi Blends, Silk Soak
“A few drops of water and it turned into a lovely milk which rinsed away leaving no greasy residue. It thoroughly removed all make up and SPF, including around the eyes without causing cloudy vision or irritation. Skin really did feel like silk, incredibly smooth and soft. I couldn’t stop touching my face. I’m blown away.”
Cotswold Remedies, Cleansing Oil with Wild Manuka & Blue Tansy Oil
“This gentle cleansing oil has performed consistently well, and my skin feels much less stripped of moisture than usual after cleansing. I don’t know how it manages this, but in the mornings it is invigorating, but in the evenings it is very relaxing, especially if I have time to incorporate a brief massage as well as a cleanse.”
HOIA homespa, AHA Fruit Mask FRUITFEST
“After using this mask a few times I am delighted — it is so easy and quick with no stinging or fussing. My skin is baby soft and ready to absorb moisturiser. After a month my skin, which can be sensative and problematic, is clear and happy. I would happily use this every week as my go-to mask.”
Living Nature, Aqua Gel Mask
“A delicate blue colour with slight herbal fragrance, and intriguing marine kelp and flax. Thought it may be difficult to apply as it was very liquid, but it was quick and easy. I loved the cooling sensation. My skin had more clarity and refinement, and felt silky soft after. The main promises were of hydration, plumping and softening of fine lines and I would definitely say it delivered”
Lyonsleaf, Beauty Balm
“Coverage is fantastic with this so a little goes a long way. It’s non greasy, absorbs quickly, and gentle around the eyes. Once rinsed and wiped off you are left with baby soft skin. Removed pretty much all make-up including mascara. Skin felt clean and the surface smooth and hydrated. This stuff is brilliant. Absolute gem of a product.”
Vintage Mood Kft, Enzymatic Peeling For Sensitive Skin – Acid Free
“Applying for the first time was a gentle and rejuvenating experience. The creamy texture glided smoothly onto skin, providing a delicate exfoliation. I felt a gentle tingling sensation as enzymes worked to dissolve dead skin cells and impurities, revealing a brighter and smoother complexion. With continued use, I noticed an improvement in the texture and clarity of my skin.”
Yui Skin, Gentle Amino Acid daily powder face cleanser hydrated feeling
“An intriguing white powder. From first use I thought this cleanser was amazing, after cleansing it gave a “glass” like look and feel to the skin. The texture was smoother, pores seems diminished, tone was clearer, skin looked brighter and healthier, and it helped with dry patches. Removed all traces of make-up and daily grime. Loved that it was fragrance free.”
