SKIN by ecostore Regime

After my last experience with a more natural skincare I was a bit put off trying a range of natural skincare. I brought a whole set and it took forever to use up along with the fact I felt it did nothing for me. But I was so impressed by this range.

I have used the oil in this range before and loved it! So was excited to try a few more items.

The cleanser surprised and impressed me the most. It was gentle and effective. The handsome pump bottle is handy no fluffing about screwing lids. Easy to use with a nice small creamy cleansing action. I had just had an allergic reaction to something I had previously used so had not been using anything so this was such a good way to ease back into using skincare again. Very gentle and great for sensitive skin.. I did patch test though as usual and they do recommend testing it also.

The moisturiser I couldn’t wait to use morning and night. I did use it twice a day but it was gentle enough to use and didn’t clog up my skin. Really impressed by this also. I do feel like I would use this faster than my old moisturiser it is quickly absorbed so work fast.

The night cream was such a great cream for keeping the skin hydrated. I would wake up in the night and touch my skin - I’m still feeding my son at night so am up a lot.. and it was so soft and smooth. It felt dewy but not greasy. I repurchased the oil to use at night along with this as this is one range I am pleased to say worked for me and the products complement each other so well. The goodness range for example didn’t work so well together I enjoyed the oil not the cleanser etc.. so to have enjoyed this whole range is impressive.

I was amazed at how much smoother my skin was after using this regime after just one day. The convenient pump hydrating cleanser left my skin feeling cleansed and smooth without that tight feeling. The hydrating moisturiser was light and quickly absorbed with no greasy after feel. I noticed my skin was more supple & radiant. I did however find that makeup application over this moisturiser wasn't as good as my previous moisturiser. The night cream was superb. The consistency of a light cream left my skin feeling fully nourished and noticeably smoother. The light scent of the products was pleasant and I found that a little bit went a long way. Overall the three products used together left my skin feeling comfortably nourished, much smoother and more radiant. Such wonderful results for an affordable price. I highly recommend this regime for a normal to dry skin.

Ecostore are a brand that I had heard of in relation to eco-conscious household cleaning products, but I was not aware that they made skincare products too. Their brand is cruelty free, and all of their skincare is branded in green and white: with green and white containers, and green and white boxes with the image of orange sunlight filtered through green water on one side.

I have dry, sensitive skin. Both the moisturizer and cleanser in this range are designed for “normal to dry” skin, whereas the night cream is for “all skin types.” Although I enjoy the night cream, I prefer the moisturiser and cleanser as they are more suited for my skin type. The night cream is still very rich, but it has a slightly drying, almost clay-like quality at the same time. I think it would work very well for combination and oily skin types.

All three contain seed oil and seaweed extracts, as well as avocado oil. All are mildly scented and beige in colour. I think the colour of the products speaks to them being less processed than other brands, as they have not tried to make them white. The colour may be off-putting for some, but these products definitely do the job. They do not irritate my skin, and my skin feels soft and moisturised after using them.

If you have sensitive and dry skin, I definitely recommend giving the moisturiser and cleanser a go. Those with oilier skin would probably find the night cream very beneficial.

The packaging is great, such a lovely green tone with all three tying in nicely together. The Cleanser and Day Moisturizer can in self dispensing bottles with screw dispensers to lock; both had a lid to cover. This made those two ideal for traveling, gym bag etc… The Night Cream came in a pottle with screw top lid.

Packaging indicates recyclable, product is cruelty friendly and 6 month shelf life after opening = ticks from me on these. Generous amounts and using cleanser twice daily and creams once daily I feel they would easily last 6 months.

*There was an issue for me with the fragrance of products. It is just oddly unpleasant & particularly stronger with day cream. The Night Cream seemed not so bad. Maybe the focus on Marine Bioactive is too much?

**Second off putting thing for me is the colour, light beige. Seems like it is staring to go off (even though not).

All three products were however pleasant to use, easily absorbed, no reaction. Texture was light but still feeling substantial for the cleanser & day cream. The night cream was thicker being somewhere in-between too light and too heavy.

Something I appreciated from Ecostore was they didn’t make over the top claims. They kept ingredients simple and to the point, all three fitted well together in that regard NZ Antioxidant and Vitamin-rich Grape seed extract, omega-packed blackcurrant oil and marine extract keeps skin hydrated and smooth, not over doing it with expectation and did just that.

It’s not star-winning and with so many competitors in the “supermarket branded” aisle I recommend but don’t expect too much. It’s simple, effective, bit smelly but nicely packaged. They fit in the middle of the supermarket market, seeming to have missed the mark with this range.

Ecostore have given us the option to purchase minis of this regime (plus their facial oil – which if I used might have improved my rating). I would recommend trying first because I unfortunately can’t get over the fragrance. Night cream not so intense and will continue to use but day cream and cleanser a fail for me.

I was so thrilled to be selected to trial the ecostore SKIN Regime. I have been using the ecostore cleanser, moisturiser and night for over a week now and I am very pleased with the results. The products are lovely and effective to use each by themselves but used together they produce optimal results. My skin has become noticeably softer, more hydrated and visibly firmer and brighter. I have a healthy glow as opposed to looking tired. All the three products come nicely packaged in pastel coloured tubes and tub. There is an understated elegance about the packaging. The products are lightly fragrant and very easy to dispense and use. There is no sticky or greasy feeling upon application and the skin feels softer, smoother and bouncy to touch. I love these and would definitely buy and use again. It’s lovely to find such gems that are locally made.

I enjoyed this regime from SKIN by ecostore. The packaging is my kind of style - simple, clear, clean. You know what you're getting and I really like that they don't go overboard on claims.

First things first - the scent. It's very pronounced across all three products - and as I used each product I found myself remembering a much more expensive natural brand I used and loved years ago (but stopped using due to $$$) - this gave me hope that it might have similar results. While the scent is strong it doesn't stick around once applied to the skin.

Gentle Cleanser - I really, really enjoyed this cleanser. It was so soft and gently on the skin, removed makeup, while left my skin soft and not stripped of oils. Would buy again.

Hydrating Moisturiser - this took some working out - and I'm not talking about the easy to use pump mechanism. One pump did not provide enough moisturisation for my dry-ish skin. One and a half pumps was perfect. Once I got the amount right my skin felt pleasantly plump and not oily.

Replenishing Night Cream - Like the day cream I had to figure out how much was enough as initially I didn't use enough and my skin wasn't feeling moisturised, but a good thumb pad sized amount did the trick. It's not the heaviest, most nourishing moisturiser I've ever used - but it's still nice on the skin and definitely hydrates. I'd really like to team this with the SKIN by ecostore oil as suggested as I think my skin would love that.

Overall it's a good regime. It works together. It does what it says it will. As it's targeted at dry skin I do wish it was slightly more nourishing, but that's a personal thing and wouldn't apply to everyone. Whilst using it my skin hasn't broken out, it's looked bright and plump and I think the price point is excellent.

I was really keen to try the Ecostore Skin Care regime, as I love skin care that is based on natural products. I wasn't aware they had launced a skincare range, and as I use other Ecostore products, this was one of interest. The products I tried were the Gentle Cleanser, Hydrating Moisturiser, and Replenishing Night Cream. The packaging is stylish, with a marine feel, a strip of orange to green design down the side, and clear instructions & ingredients on the back of each box. Natural Ingredients across the products include Marine Bioactives (from seaweed), along with soothing Harakeke, EFA rich Blackcurrent Oil and Grapeseed Extract strong in Anti-oxidants, with the range aiming to hydrate, replenish and regenerate skin. Each in the range comes in a beige coloured container, and a green lid (a different green each). All of the products have a similar plant smell, which I personally found a little off-putting. The Cream Cleanser with calendula is in a 140ml pump bottle. It was creamy without being thick. Texture was almost silken, similar to a foaming cleanser than doesn't foam. Using a small amount, it was a decent cleanser however with heavier make up, I needed to use more. It washed off easily, and the smell didn't linger. The Hydrating Moisturiser came in a 40ml pump bottle, and I used it as a day cream. A beige coloured lotion, Immediately after application, my skin felt tight as if it was stripped of moisture, and had a 'grippy' feeling. My BB Cream did not apply smoothly, and I kept noticing the smell of it all day even though I had applied make up. I reacted to this product on the first day, with small bumps across my forehead and then cheeks, and after a few days break, I used once more and reacted again. I couldn't find anything in the chemical ingredients which had been an issue previously. I had to stop using. The Replenishing Night Cream came in a 50ml pottle, with a look that made me feel it was more upmarket than an average-priced night cream. Thicker than the hydrating moisturiser, but not as thick as an expensive rich night cream. Again, the same smell, however this didn't linger as long as the moisturiser had. I liked the texture and feel of this on my skin, however I have used other's which felt better. My skin still felt like it was wanting more. Overall, had I not had the reaction to the Hydrating Moisturiser, I would say this may be a nice skin care range for someone with normal skin wanting a natural plant-based skin care. However as I feel it didn't hydrated my skin, it was not for me.

So the SKIN by ecostore range is a great supermarket find.

The negatives - I find the packaging a bit bland (LOVE the two pump bottles though). All three products have a very odd smell. It borders on unpleasant - If I'd done the smell-test in store I probably wouldn't have purchased.

BUT once you get past those first impressions, the products themselves are fabulously...beige. I'm used to bright white products and I actually enjoyed seeing a natural beige colour.

The cleanser and night cream are fab - the cleanser is non-drying and actually quite effective. The night cream is a wonderful consistency, rich but not overly thick.

The lotion just isn't as hydrating as I would like it to be - fine for spring/autumn, but in the more extreme months I don't think it would be enough.

As a range - it ticks so many yes boxes, for the environment, animals, wallet, and skin. Its probably one of the best ranges you can buy - with no guilt!

I was so happy to get on this trial, thought I might be finding my perfect match. The packaging was nice, I appreciated the simplistic design. The cleanser went on nice and smoothly. The daytime moisturizer complimented the cleanser well. The night cream is rich! I put it on on the evening and still felt the rich residue in the morn. This was too rich for me as I proceeded feel the tell tale breakout signs through the day. My big issue with the regime is the smell. It wasn't horrible but definitely didn't scream "pamper". This is where my title comes in... it was "meh".

I found these products too highly fragranced for my liking. They did compliment each other and had matching packaging so work well as a trio. The cleanser and moisturiser did not do a good enough job for my skin. The night cream was sufficient.