About a month or so ago I was asked to review a brand called Marlenha, it is relatively unknown but the brand immediately caught my eye due to a couple of reasons a) the company is based in Italy and I have quite an obsession with Italian women due to their amazing ability in oozing class - something which Essex quite honestly lacks and b) the words Hyaluronic Acid which jumped out from the packaging.
Italians are well-known for looking utterly fabulous dahling with the least amount of effort (or so they probably would like us to believe), the truth is it takes hard work to have amazing skin, thick dark hair and the kind of sophistication us Essex girls can only dream of, so I was excited when I received my samples of Marlenha goodies to test.
My first sample was of the Flourish Moisturiser £49 50ml, which as mentioned above contains Hyularonic Acid and Collagen Beads. Hyularonic Acid is a big ingredient well-known amongst skincare specialists as it can hold over 1,000 times its weight in water, thus having an immediate plumping effect on the skin. With added Collagen Beads, the cream promises to smooth wrinkles, even skin tone and restore the skins natural moisture balance. The packaging itself is simple on the outside whilst the glass pot is one to display on your bathroom shelf. I have quite dehydrated skin due to my inability to drink enough water, and this in turn leaves it quite dry - upon application of this cream it sunk immediately into my skin leaving softly nourished which lasted the whole day. Any tightness disappeared immediately but my skin was left feeling not only supple but also, and most importantly not looking overtly greasy (I can occasionally suffer from an oily T Zone). Other ingredients include Eugenol, the main component of clove essential oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E) whilst Citronellol aids towards a delicate scent. Again, if like me, you like your products not full of chemicals then Marlenha promises Paraben free, petroleum free and paraffin free products with only top natural ingredients and extracts used.
I also looked at the Petal Delicate Eye Serum £67 30ml - this delicate serum whilst contains Hyaluronic Acid to plump out fine lines, also contains Edelweiss a popular mountain flower whose properties boast powerful antioxidants to combat signs of ageing and also counteracts low-intensity UV radiation!Finally it's other main ingredient is Borage Oil which helps smooth dry and damaged skin, and is excellent for those whom suffer with eczema. Just one light pump of the cream was enough to tap around my eyes and enough to sink in without leaving any residue.
Marlenha skincare is available from www.marlenha.com and is aptly named after the red rose, a symbol of love and beauty. Every product is handmade ensuring only the best possible process is used in caring for your skin. I am so pleased I tested these but my only gripe is that they are not as readily available as I would like - although with such a top skincare range it's the kind I would expect to be seen selling in Harrods rather than Superdrug!
You can also hear me talking about Marlenha on www.phoenixfm.com/2013/12/19/ask-molly-with-december-beauty-products/
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