When
it comes to skincare, I admit I’m not the best at looking after my skin. I
probably invest more on makeup than skin products, which I know defeats the
object, as if I looked after my skin more, I wouldn’t really need to wear a lot
of makeup/buy a lot. The skincare market can be so complicated with so many
different brands, so I was delighted when John
Lewis* sent me some skincare products to try out from different niche but
popular brands such as This Works, NUXE,
Caudalie, Radial and Balance Me, which I have been testing out for 2 weeks
as I find new skincare products can take a while to adjust to your skin.
I
have heard a lot about This Works,
which is a natural and organic brand sold by John Lewis. I have been using
their well-known Deep Sleep Pillow Spray
which is a spray infused with essential oils of lavender which helps you relax
and gives you a better sleep. I love using this as you also wake up feeling
really refreshed and less tired. Another product from This Works I have been
trying is The In Transit Camera Close Up
primer/cream which has been nice to use as it contains all natural ingredients
unlike other primers which can be quite harsh on the skin and clog pores. It
gave me a nice glow, and brightened my skin as it contains Argan and starflower
oils with a hint of caffeine. My skin is quite dry so it was nice to use this
as I felt likemy skin was more hydrated after.
Caudalie is another brand that is
quite popular, and of course it’s a French skincare brand and we all know the
French have amazing skincare products! I’ve been using the Organic Grape Water Mist and BeautyElixr Mist which both tone and moisturise the skin which are both great for
either before makeup or during the day. I quite like applying the Grape Water
Mist before makeup, and the Elixr Mist during the day when I feel my skin needs
a little pick me up. They both feel so natural and refreshing on the skin.
Nuxe is a brand I’ve been dying
to try, especially for their lip balm! So I was so happy when I received this.
The Ultra Nourishing Lip Balm is amazing as it’s a honey based lip balm which feels
like velvet on the lips! I have been applying this every day before applying
lipstick and I find the colour just stays on for so much longer and hydrates my
lips. From Nuxe I’ve also been trying out their Micellar Cleansing Water with Rose Petals and we all know Micellar
products are the best for removing makeup! The product left my skin feeling
fresh and soft and smells lovely!
Rodial is a brand I have never
heard of before, however my mum did know about the amazing SPF 30 Bee Venom Day Cream which was interesting! This is probably
the best day cream I’ve used so far, although it is very pricey! However I
always think it’s better to invest more in your skin care than makeup, which is
something I have been doing with my face masks. The cream is a daily
moisturiser which brightens the skin and also re-densifies the skin’s
appearance but also helps with wrinkles and imperfections. My mum actually saw
this product mentioned on ITV’s This Morning! The Exfoliating Glyconic Cleanser is another product I’ve been
using on dark patches on my skin such as elbows just to really brighten them up
as it cleanses and purifies pores to help them go back to their natural
appearance. I do really want to try using this on my face, however I have been
giving it a break after using all of the above!
Last
but not least is The Restore and Replenish Cream Cleanser from Balance
Me which again contains natural ingredients such as vitamins and butters.
It’s a non-water based creamy cleanser, something different to what I normally
use and is good for all skin types. I’ve not found a huge difference in results
but it certainly does clean the skin!
I
certainly didn’t realise John Lewis sold all of these niche skin care brands,
and the thing I really like is that they are all natural and very prestige.
After trying out all of these products, it’s definitely encouraged me to
improve my skin care routine!
Let
me know if you have tried any of the brands/products above!
Sabi x
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