L'Occitane Immortelle Reset Nuit Huile-En-Serum Sample Review

 

Ever since discovering the benefits of the Immortelle plant I've been raving about it to my friends. I think my excitement stems from also realising that I have this plant (see my previous post), otherwise known in Latin as Helichrysum Italicum, or in my garden centre as Curry Plant growing in such abundance that I've been chopping loads back. Not any more! For those of you who don't know here are some of the benefits.

🌱 Anti-inflammatory - ideal for those with acne, rosacea or any skin sensitivity.

🌱Regenerative - helps renew skin cells.

🌱Healing - can aid with wounds, burns and sores.

🌱Moisturising - helps lock in moisture and keep the skin hydrated.

🌱Anti-oxidant - helps blocks UV rays and protects skin against pollution.

🌱Nourishing - helps diminish fine lines and blemishes.

It's a wonder plant grown in the Mediterranean region around Italy, Spain and Greece - and also my back garden! The flowers produce the essential oil, which is extracted using a process involving steaming, and then added to products.

L'Occitane Overnight Serum has taken the best part of this flower from Corsica and, with the the help of some other active ingredients, produced this amazing serum. Now I have to admit I haven't had time to test it for the full month like I usually do with most products. However, I have noted all the other ingredients and am sure this product won't disappoint. I also, as always look at other customer reviews and so I'm satisfied that this will get results. 

So looking at all the other ingredients:-

🌼Meadowfoam Seed Oil - used in skincare products as a carrier oil, it contains 95% fatty acids, so ideal for eliminating wrinkles and diminishing dehydration lines. It's incredibly moisturising and also used as a skin and hair conditioner.

🌼Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract - Sweet Majoram, not only a medicinal herb that helps soothe muscle pain and ease sinuses, but in skincare helps balance skin tone, brightens sallow skin and has a very high level of antioxidants. It also helps prevent facial wrinkles.

🌼Acmella Oleracea Extract - otherwise known as 'Toothache plant' due to it's analgesic effects has been commonly compared to as a 'natural Botox'. Helps reduce muscle tension and thus relaxing facial wrinkles. 

🌼Helianthus Annus - Sunflower Seed Oil, contains high levels of Vitamin E that protects the skin from pollution. 

🌼Adenosine - helps decrease wrinkles and improves skin smoothness.

🌼Maltodextrin - a plant based sugar, which acts as a natural filler to help smooth the skin.

All of these ingredients packaged into a beautiful glass bottle, just a couple of drops nightly will aid in providing you with optimum skin health. Upon application the product sinks into the skin, leaving no residue. The fragrance is delicate and light, so ideal for both men and women and there is something quite satisfying at looking all the little golden pearls in the bottle!

The serum costs a reasonable (it will last a good month or more) £50 for 30ml,and I would suggest you look at the 1,237 customer reviews on Google, 132 reviews from www.ukloccitane.com for the glowing five star rating! 

L'Occitane En Provence Serum-In-Cream Sample Review

 

There is no greater giveaway for age than the hands. When I haven't seen an acquaintance in ages, and think wow 'she looks amazing' for her age, the biggest giveaway is her hands. I can tell when someone has had anti-wrinkle injections, simply by looking at their hands. So when I go to the gym and find myself looking at the amount of line-free faces, I do have a glance down at their hands - I'm not going to lie, it makes me feel a little more human. After all whether you love it or not, many of us cannot afford the price tag every 6 months . 

My hands are especially 'weathered'. I walk my dog daily, have to clear leaves off my driveway daily, clean my car weekly and as a single mum I don't have time to take care of myself, and my hands suffer. Once in a blue moon I treat myself to gel nails, and yes I pick them off (usually whilst waiting to get my son on the school run). Oh and I lift weights without gym gloves, never wear gloves for washing up and I will admit and hold my hands up (pardon the pun), I clean the work surfaces with bleach!

Before application

I was delighted when L'Occitane sent me their new Serum-In Cream Hand Cream to review. I have kept it in my car and I've been applying a little each day. The product primarily has two main ingredients. Nourishing Shea Butter but also, and I found this very fascinating 'Immortelle Flower', also known as Helichrysum Italicum, a flower that never dies and maintains its 'golden hue' after it's been picked. The oil that is extracted from this flower has been studied in depth by L'Occitane laboratory and it's topical benefits are a reason why it's in a lot of their products. Not only does it increase density but research has shown it to be more effective than Vitamin E in protecting the skin from free radicals and pollution. It's also anti-inflammatory and is known as one of the most healing plants on our planet, as aids skin healing from burns, wounds and rashes. (I will write more on this wonderous plant in my next review). Also included is Shea Butter an ingredient that helps lock in moisture, soothes dry and inflammed skin and nourishes nail beds to encourage a healthy nail growth. 

After application - what a difference!

The product also contains nourishing Sunflower Seed Oil and Hibiscus Extract to encourage cell renewal, The hand cream is packed with ingredients to help aid recovery for dry, chapped hands. It's ideal not just for busy mums like myself, but brilliant for hairdressers, mechanics in fact anyone who needs to replenish and rescue their hands and restore them to normality. It is a must-have for when the weather gets cold as will relieve of any chapping and irritation.

Upon testing, I loved two things about this product. It sinks in immediately and doesn't leave my hands feeling greasy. This is good as usually hand cream ends up on my phone, through my hair in fact everywhere but my hands! I also like the scent, it's a subtle unisex scent of camphor and an aromatic almost woody fragrance. I'm still fascinated by the Immortelle Flower, and would urge you to look up the website herewith for more information. I'm even more excited that I have this flower (also known as Curry Plant) growing in abundance in my garden and didn't realise! Anyway the hand cream retails at £24 for 75ml and you can buy it here www.uk.loccitane.com

Eylure Sample Review and Competition

I’m sitting in the car on the school run and just had another mum knock on my car window for a chat. Her first words were ‘oh you look different what have you done?' I batted my eyelids but she still didn’t twig... and then I told her I had fake lashes on. Considering I never wear make up unless I have an event and I have never worn fake lashes, I was quite impressed she didn't notice my eyelashes first! 

I was sent samples after my PR emailing me about a competition (see below). Now I never write up reviews on any product, competition or just testing and so I asked if she could send me some 'natural for over 50' lashes for this write up and to promote the competition.  

I do have a great teacher when it comes to putting on lashes, and that is my 18 year old daughter - in fact I’ve not seen her natural lashes since she was about 16. She prefers what I call spider leg lashes, the thick ones that I just can’t understand how she can see out of.  So having watched her apply them weekly, I kind of knew what to do. That said, they can be fiddly but I was very happy with just how easy these were to apply. All the lashes come with glue and I simply spread a little glue along the false lash line, waited 30 seconds (my daughter usually waves them around to dry), and then simply stuck them to the base of my lash. You can see in the photograph that I don’t have any other make up on and how natural they look! They literally took less than a minute to apply!

Before and after (self explanatory - I do not possess lashes)!

To remove them, my daughter assures me the best way is with an oil make-up remover, but I'm rather rocking these lashes and for now they're staying put! If you want to check out their range and customer reviews visit www.eylure.com. To purchase (they RRP from £4.49) go to www.superdrug.com

Now for the exciting part. Eylure have launched a competition for the chance to design your own lashes and see them stocked in Superdrug next year 2022. Simply follow the link here https://www.instagram.com/p/CTpNI8GFZSk/ for more details. Alternatively upload your design on Instagram or TikTok using #EylureXYou and tagging @eylureofficial. Competition finishes Sunday 24th October and the winners x 3 will be announced in November! Good luck. 

ESTÉE LAUDER LUXURY FRAGRANCE COLLECTION - SENSUOUS STARS

 

October 4th 2021 sees the launch of Estée Lauder's new Luxury Fragrance Collection, aptly timed for the beginning of Christmas shopping (if organised like I am)! 

It's always very exciting when an email pings into my inbox from such an iconic brand, especially when launching a new collection or product. So I awaited with anticipation the arrival of a sample from one of their 8 new fragrances, and I can tell you it most certainly lived up to my expectations.

The new collection boasts, as mentioned above, 8 very unique and distinct fragrances created by top perfumers from all over the world. The passion behind each scent is designed to unearth the wearers imagination and dance with their emotions, whilst creating their own magical sensory journey. Each scent is designed to stretch the imagination, be it playful, mysterious, enchanting there are no bounds but each person writes their own story.

I was sent a sample of Sensuous Stars created by Amandine Clerc-Marie, a perfumer at Firmenich. Whilst you may not know her by name, she is the vision behind one of the most famous fragrances Chloe. Her impressive library of creations also boasts fragrances such as Angel Schlesser Pour Elle, Bottega Venetta Pour Homme, Cerruti 1881 Sport and Davidoff Cool Water. Her vision for Sensuous Stars was the wearer to 'captivate confidence and to feel irresistible'. 'The energy that emanates from it, with hints of rich warmth, should bring a sense of calm and joy to her'. 

The packaging and bottle is quietly understated, but this is by no means in comparison to the perfume itself. Designed to last 12 hours on the skin, the top notes are fruity and playful. With notes of Chinese Plum, sweet floral Orris and delicate but warm Lavender, it's a multi layered scent that will certainly tease your senses. It's light, fruity fragrance is gentle but powerful enough to give the individual wearing it, a posture that exudes a subtle confidence and a sweet nature.

I can see these becoming a wish list hit this Christmas, but more-so a collection that will certainly not date.  Each fragrance RRP £130 100ml or £68 40ml available from Estée Lauder counters nationwide and www.esteelauder.co.uk

Sisley Paris Cleansing Milk with White Lily Review

 

This month I've been focussing features on cleansing regimes. I've written in depth of my love of balm cleansers, gel cleansers and today I wanted to focus on cleansing milks. Many people prefer to use a cleansing milk, the type of cleanser that is taken off with cotton wool or tissued off rather than just removed with a warm cloth. Often I like to use this type of cleanser in the evening, as the ritual of this removal means you can see the daily grime coming off your face rather than being rinsed under the tap. It gives that 'naked and clean' feel.

Sisley Paris Cleansing Milk is a rich, comforting milky cleanser. It comes in a pump dispenser and at £74.80 is rather a lot to spend on a cleanser. That saying it is a large 250ml and will last a good 2 months, broken down this equates to around £1.32 a day, and so for a luxury product this is actually good value for money. 

So what makes this cleanser more expensive than the others on the market? Well first lets start with the texture, a rich, creamy milk that feels incredibly luxurious on the face. It removes every bit of makeup and leaves skin feeling very soft. It contains White Lily known to help balance cell renewal making this ideal for all skin types. It detoxifies and soothes the skin too. The cleanser has a whole host of ingredients such as Vitamin E giving the skin it's defence needed against pollution, Orange Blossom to help control oilier skin types. Sunflower Oil is one of the carrier oils, a great oil that won't block your pores and is non-irritating making it ideal for acne proned skin.  Linden Flower extract, a powerful antioxidant and helps lock in moisture.  It really is a jack of all trades in the cleansing world. These types of cleansers where so much research has gone into them, aren't just 'cleansers' they're often skin treatments as can help balance the skin and redefine any sensitivity. 

Once again 5 star reviews from many customers, which you can check out here. www.sisley-paris.com

ROC Revive & Glow Skincare Review

 

Within my 24 years of experience writing about beauty and lifestyle, there have been many lessons I have been taught by top skincare experts. One whom I have known for around 45 years (since I was 4) and pioneered the way for non invasive procedures here in the UK, once told me that 'Molly if you ever are to choose a skincare product, one of the most important ingredients is vitamin C (alongside A&E)'. He went on to become one of the most successful dermatologists in the world, and so his advice has always stayed with me.  I have tested many products over the years and vitamin C is the one active ingredient that is so beneficial to many skin types and conditions. It's a very powerful antioxidant and protects the skin from pollutants, smoke, fumes etc. It helps minimise skin pigment such as brown spots that have been caused by too much sun exposure. It brightens the complexion and helps lift sallow and dull skin. It also protects from the suns UV rays which, as most know is one of the biggest causes of skin ageing. 

So I was rather delighted when ROC sent me their Revive and Glow range, based around their own vitamin C formula, and to look further at the key ingredients in the products. Often skin ingredients worth together and so it's good to know a little behind each product and what it contains.

First to test was the Gel Cleanser £13.49 for 177ml.  Now as I have dry skin I tend to veer towards cream cleansers or oil cleansers, but often they don't actually make my skin feel clean or refreshed. This Gel Cleanser massaged onto my immediately cooling and with a little water emulsified into a light refreshing lather. It didn't leave my skin feeling tight and I would definitely recommend it for all skin types, especially combination. Not only does it contain vitamin C but it also has Glycolic Acid an ingredient that helps lightly exfoliate dead skin cells and gives the complexion clarity. 

After I had cleansed and washed my face, I pressed a couple of drops of their Daily Serum into the palms of my hands and lightly pressed into my skin, concentrating on my forehead and cheeks (where I tend to need most of my active ingredients to go)!  Now I do like to spend my pennies on a decent serum, especially as serums usually provide the most active of the skincare ingredients out of a product range. This serum £35.99 for 35ml will last a good couple of months. It has 10% vitamin C and is concentrated enough to make a difference. It also contains Polygonum Aviculare Extract, an ingredient used in skincare to protect the skin from UV damage, and Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract known for calming swelling and skin irritation so ideal for those who suffer with sensitive flare ups. The product sunk into my skin and didn't leave any sticky residue. I like the bottle dropper, I like the frosted container as yes, how a product is transported does make a difference in how the product reaches your skin! Active ingredients can go off if not packaged correctly!

Finally I finished with a light pressing of their Gel Cream £35.99 50ml. A deliciously, whipped, light recipe that left my face feeling incredibly refreshed. Often we need to review our skincare, especially as the weather changes and with hormonal imbalances. Our skin is ever changing and responds to stress, illness etc and so whilst mine is usually dry, at the moment due to illness it has been very dull and sallow. This beautiful gel sinks in without leaving any greasy residue, that sadly my normal moisturiser seems to be doing at the moment. Your skin will feel moisturised all day and like the other products it's 'multi correction' so a formula that aids in treating all types of skin health. It has so many fruit extracts, known for brightening the skin such as Watermelon (excellent for protecting skin against UV damage), Apple (anti-aging and smoothing), and one that I've not heard of  and that is Lens Esculenta Lentil Extract (it's a skin conditioning extract). 

My conclusion of reviewing these samples, is this is a great line that has a good quality of powerful ingredients. I could write another page on all the active ingredients but of course, you can always comment below for more info. Or alternatively I would suggest you look at their amazing reviews on the new line at www.rocskincare.co.uk

Creature of Habit Gentle Daily Cleansing Balm and Anywhere Everywhere Balm

This month I've been focussing on cleansing and well-being products. I'm a huge advocate of cleansers simply as I love the ritual of cleansing and giving myself that few minutes time out. I prefer a cleanser that can be used with a cloth as it saves on time and gives a light exfoliation. My mother looks 15 years younger and has always used a flannel - I am following suit and by simply pressing a warm flannel to my face, breathing a few deep breaths, I find it instantly reduces stress. 

This beautiful Gentle Daily Cleansing Balm comes in an oil formula with a small wooden spatula. It also comes presented with a bamboo cloth, to ensure you not only spend a couple of minutes warming up your sinuses but that it gives a natural exfoliation, whilst wiping away every last bit of grime including waterproof makeup. I loved the consistency of the oil and it massaged in well, just a few drops of water turned it into a milky consistency that left my skin wonderfully clean. It's expensive at  £34 for 45ml but you only need a tiny amount. Key ingredients include Safflower Oil, known for having plentiful of vitamin E, an important vitamin for protecting against harmful effects of sunlight. The balm also contains Bisabolal, an ingredient that helps fight skin inflammation. 

You can see below the consistency of oil to milk. 

I also tested the  Anywhere Everywhere Balm - now this has come in incredibly useful to me, as at present am suffering from ill-health. I'm currently taking strong antibiotics and very strong steroids, you can only imagine that my lips are parched, my nails are brittle and so I'm happily testing these kind of 'go anywhere balms'. Easy to slip into the smallest of purses - or in my case the little compartment where my handbrake is in my car. It's £22 for 30ml and I think well worth the money. It will last ages as it's so nourishing. The balm is packed full of nourishing ingredients such as Shea Butter, Rosehip Seed Oil and Calendula. Rosehip is one of my favourite ingredients in skin products, not only does it help with inflammation, but it helps reduce sunspots, is moisturising, helps brighten the skin and can boost collagen formation.  I used it not only on my lips and nails, but also my elbows and even to tame the dry ends of my hair! 

The company pride themselves on sustainability and thus all of the packaging is reusable and recyclable. The products make wonderful gifts - I must point out that as I didn't notice much scent (however, I do have a sinus infection), that they make great gifts for both men and women, and all skin types. Please do check out their website - they're just a small company but with a huge passion. You can visit them here creatureofhabitskincare

Sisley Paris Triple-Oil Balm Make Up Remover & Cleanser for Face and Eyes

 

I'm feeling a tad gutted as I've just spent the best part of 10 minutes showcasing this beautiful product by shutting myself away from the kids and nutty dog, and locking myself in the bathroom and recording myself. Sods law that my Blogger and Iphone 7 obviously need upgrading or I need a lesson in ICT. The eldest who's just got a distinction in website designing is working tonight so she can pay for her bread and water by giving me a lesson next week! That video is going up! In the meantime I will upload it on twitter @askmollybeauty. 

Anyway back to this wonderful cleanser. I have been sent 2 cleansers from Sisley as samples, but like to give a little 'air time' to both separately. My favourite skincare products have always been cleansers, despite top skin consultants advising me to spend money on moisturisers, for me I prefer cleansers. Simply as whilst technically the product is washed away, it's the ritual of massaging in and feeling the dirt and grime evaporate. A bit like Hoovering, it's my OCD kicking in.

This is a wonderful cleanser. Firstly it comes with the little spoon applicator so you can measure out the exact amount needed, not dollop it on carelessly like I usually do. Secondly it simply melts like butter into the skin and transforms to a beautiful oil that glides effortlessly over the skin. Lastly it smells heavenly, like the fresh sea spa, not perfumed, not artificial just fresh. Oh and of course it works. It has a whole heap of luxurious oils such as Babusa, Shea and Macadamia, these oils are well-known to be healing and contain an abundance of Vitamin E. The Babusa is especially healing with its plentiful essential fatty acids and is known as The Tree of Life.  It beats hands down on texture with my other spa brand cleansers and is now staying in my bathroom cabinet. My skin 20 minutes on without moisturiser, is feeling soft and supple. 

The cleanser is £74.80 for 125g but before you gasp, I say although expensive it will last ages. However, do check out their website, not only for the five star reviews but as they also offer complimentary samples. Have a look here Sisley

MYM Make Up Your Mind Prime

 

Make Up Your Mind aka MKM products is the brainchild of Victoria Adams founded in 2019, after her daughter suffered from poor mental health. A year after her company was born, Gemma Blake joined in the venture to bring in her experience of creativity and design. Today the products are successfully sold online and offer the consumer something unique amongst other skincare brands. 

The USP is focussed on a simple idea and one that works. Mixing your chosen well-being 'elixir' with a primer creates a unique sensory journey that can help 'Elevate, Align, Calm or Energise' your mood. The primer itself is a mattifying primer, used before moisturiser or alone. Simply choose your elixir and add a few drops to the primer, before inhaling and gently patting over your face. There's quite a bit of science that has gone into choosing the fragrance - see chart below.

I was lucky enough to be sent a sample of the Calm elixir with an assortment of Hand Shields and of course the Primer. Having myself suffered a mental break down in 2014, I'm a huge believer in taking time out, being in the moment and the power of scent. Every day when I walk my dog I will take time out to smell the earth, the flowers and breathe in the fresh air. It sets me up for the day, and so I was fascinated to see whether the products would work. After mixing in a drop of Calm with the Primer, I warmed between the palms of my hands (not sure if this is the correct way, but it's how I usually apply my products). The scent was subtle, comforting and felt rather cocooning so it did have the desired effect. I have to admit after smelling the Hand Shield in Energise this was my absolute favourite as it smelled like fresh grass!

The products came beautifully presented and make a wonderful gift for anyone. My only gripe is that I can't see if you can smell the fragrance before purchasing, although you can look at the list of ingredients and make your choice from that. 

I would invite you to have a look at their products and recommend that you purchase and certainly bear in mind for Christmas presents. If anything a donation of their sales supports mental wellbeing charities and having suffered first hand, as well as my children also having suffered I'm a huge advocate of mental health. You can check out their website here at mymproducts.com

J'TANICALS Skincare

I love unearthing new products and so was excited to receive the skincare range J'TANICALS to review. Founded by Julia Wilde who has an avid interest and expertise in CBD supplements in Germany, it was natural course that she would go on to develop a skincare range using her knowledge and love of CBD properties.  Even more so as Julia herself, had suffered hormonal breakouts in her twenties and wanted to find something to help calm her skin down and thus J'TANICALS was born.

You can view all the jargon etc online but I like to simplify for readers. CBD is known to have anti-inflammatory effects on sebum, hence it reduces redness, flareups and can help with acne, dermatitis and other irritations. It's a soothing ingredient and is becoming more popular in skincare than ever before.

I have included photos of the ingredients of the products and you can see that the quality is very high. 

Whilst the products themselves may seem expensive, a little goes a long way.  The Deep Sea Rebalancer CBD Gel Cleanser £34.95 for 100ml contains extracts of soothing aloe vera, broccoli and citrus that helps minimise pores whilst, also reducing oil so excellent for normal, combination to oily skin types. Just a small amount lightly massaged onto damp skin spreads into a luxurious, creamy consistency that left my skin smooth, not like many harsh cleansers that can leave it feeling tight.

The Floral Collagen Magic CBD Facial Oil £79.95 for 30ml has a high quantity of Babchi plant seeds that is similar to retinol (vitamin A) but more gentle, so not to flare up already sensitive skin. Again high in oxidants it has a known effect in stimulating collagen, improving fine lines and wrinkles, and can at high quality help with reducing UV damage such as brown spots. 

The Probiotic Safeguard CBD Moisturiser £49.95 for 50ml comes with a rather diddy applicator spoon. The spoon is the perfect size to apply the product to your fingertips, making sure that you don't use too much of the product. It's also ideal for pressing into and around your sinuses to give a light drainage massage, and excellent first thing to help rid of eye bags. The moisturiser contains Liquorice Root Extract, which contains 'Glycyrrhizin' a powerful anti-oxidant and known for reducing itching and irritation.  It also boasts Argan Oil, a wonderful healing oil that aids many skin conditions and helps balance and soothe the skin. You can see here how supple it's made my dehydrated hands look. The product sinks in and doesn't leave any greasy film, yet is rich enough so that my skin felt moisturised all day.

This is a luxury range, and yes it is expensive but a little goes a long way. I'm a sucker for packaging to the extent I decant my Aldi toner into my Espa toner bottle! These products are at the height of luxury but its the quality of ingredients that have impressed me. As you would expect vegan and cruelty free. You can have a look at their website here www.uk-jtanicals.com

Glow Hub Pep Talk

 

Having spent the last 6 weeks looking after my 13 year old following his knee operation and dealing with a very irritable 18 year old (she came back from her festival a different daughter), my mother having a stroke and guilt from dog not being walked, it was only time before my skin needed some full on TLC. At the moment I have dehydrated lips and having just peeled off my gel nails (no time to get them removed) my nails are flaking - aahhh single mum life is just fab!

Anyway now the youngest is back at school, eldest is skulking in her room and dog basking in the sun - it leaves me with time to do a few reviews. Glow Hub Pep Talk was sent to me as a sample and I was immediately drawn to the words on the box 'rescue'. This 15ml tube delivers an intense dose of plumping, moisturising and soothing peptides in a thick consistency which, as the box states rescues areas that need a little TLC primarily the lips. 

Infused with Castor Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Avocado Oil, Soybean Oil, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Rosehip Oil, Licorice Leaf Extract and Sweet Almond Oil, it's a one stop product for delivering intense nourishment where needed.  I used at night on my lips paying attention to the fine creases and wiping the excess on my dehydrated nail beds. I also used mixed in with a matte lipstick for a personal colour treatment. My stress levels are still rather high but at least my lips are looking pretty good!

Glow Hub Pep Talk costs £8 and you can buy it here at glowhub.com

Wo Skincare

 

My first thoughts on receiving these little skincare doses was 'oh the PR has really just sent me a sample', proof not to judge by size and that it's quality not quantity that counts.

I hadn't heard of Wo skincare before and a quick Google search explained how their ethos is all about tailor making their products to your 'heritage'. This starts with a journey via a 

 few clicks about your skin type, followed by ethnicity and then a little about your lifestyle. After sending off your details you will be sent the 2 products recommended for your skin type. 

Wo's skincare range does consist of just 2 types of products - Daily Base and TonIQ. I tested the TonIQ Intense Hydrating Essence. The 'mono-dose format' comes conveniently packed so 1 vial contains all you need for your daily routine. At first glance it seemed the dosage wasn't enough - however, I was wrong. The pea size amount was enough to soak into my face and neck, confirming that I usually apply far too much product to my skin. It's also worth mentioning that the packaging is 100% recyclable to avoid waste.

Does it work? Yes - the Intense Hydrating Essence left my skin feeling supple and moisturised all day, and whilst I've only tested one dose of the Brightening Essence - you can see from the photo how it reacts to my parched skin literally leaving it with a beautiful dewy glow and one that is long-lasting. You can also read the rave customer reviews on their website and other platforms.

For a 2 week supply it costs £16 however, Wo have also recently launched a travel version so £5 for 5 doses,  To take the skincare test and check out their products visit their website here. wearewo.com