I was pretty stoked when I was picked for this trial and just could not wait for the products to arrive - I was out my skin with excitement when opening the package that arrived just before xmas - the other ladies in the office looked very jealous.
Short lived was my excitement after I opened and started to use the products. Not only did I find the packaging lacking in the way it should use but I thought that the products were not up to scratch to meet my excitement
The face wash is pretty liquidy and I had to use quite a lot of the product to wash my face and neck. It did not remove makeup and after trying to tone my skin I ended up with cotton pads full of left over make up.
The toner uses a spray top that had my wipe up product from my dresser - in the end I decided to unscrew the top to not use so much. It did not really refresh my skin as my normal toner - but I am hoping that it did do the job. The toner was probably my favorite out of the 3.
I did not like the thick white moisturiser that reminded my off the late 80 - 90s sunscreen that caked onto your skin. It was think and did not absorb well. All 3 products have more or less the same smell - which I think had to imitate honey/citrus - to me it just smelled very cosmetic.
I would rather not recommend these to friends or family. Pretty expensive for very small quantities
I'm going to try not repeat myself so here it goes: I started this trial sort of introducing each product one by one, just in case my skin reacted badly and I could easily pinpoint the culprit.
The first product I used was the moisturiser with SPF 30. Now I've not had the greatest history with SPF even though I know it's so important to use it especially in terms of sun damage and ageing, but the skin on my face does not seem to like it. I had hoped that this case would be different, but alas it was not so I had to discontinue use after the first day due to the horrible reaction of me breaking out in rough red random patches.
Next product I incorporated into my usual skincare routine was the toner. I was a little apprehensive about changing up my toner, but I was so glad I did! It blended seamlessly into my routine like it had been there all along. I could even say it did better than the toners I was using before which was surprising but hugely welcomed. My essence, serum, and moisturiser all sunk in so well after my toner. I also feel like it has helped diminish my redness and healed other spots on my face which I am ecstatic about. I cannot praise this product enough!
Last but not the least, I used the gentle cleanser. I believe it's your run of the mill foaming cleanser that does a decent job, but isn't miraculous. I'd say if you needed one for travel, you can take this with you and if you end up forgetting it at a motel it's not a great loss. It does leave your face a little rubbery, but not overwhelmingly so.
In conclusion, out of all 3 products, I would suggest to invest in the toner. Not only is it convenient to use (spray then walk away!! Joking, but you know what I mean), but it actually does what it claims to do. All the stars for the toner.