Perfectly cleansed skin with REN

REN Skincare has two fabulous cleansers that I am really enjoying right now. I am still getting to know this brand, but I am starting to get what all the hype is about. You can also have a look at my review of a couple of gorgeous Morocco Rose Otto body products.

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The Rosa Centifolia 3-in-1 Cleansing Water is a cleanser, make-up remover and toner in one and is suitable for even the most sensitive skins as it is alcohol, soap and detergent free. The Rosa Centifolia and Rosa Damascena Petals tones and tightens pores, decongests, protects facial vessels and it will leave your skin feeling fresh and soothed.

It is pretty much what you would expect from a quality micellar solution – it looks and feels like water, but cleanses your skin and removes make-up. But this one seems to pack bit more punch somehow. Usually I need to use 2 to 3 cotton pads soaked in micellar solution before I feel that all traces of make-up are gone, but with this one I only need one and all make-up is removed from my face (eyes need one more). I’m impressed.  This product is great as a first cleanse in the evening or used for a morning cleanse. RRP R250 for 200ml.

The Rosa Centifolia Express Make-up Remover is a ’gentle cleansing milk that quickly and effortlessly removes make-up including waterproof mascara from the face and delicate eye area’… ‘by applying it with a cotton pad and sweeping over closed eyes’.

This is not quite how I would describe it or how I use the product. First of all, it is thick and creamy (and lovely), not quite what I would call a milk and I have been using it as you would a cream cleanser. I massage it into my skin using my fingers and then I remove it using a wash cloth (flannel). My skin is left feeling clean and soothed and I love using it for a morning cleanse. I sometimes use it as a first cleanse in the evening as well as it (obviously) does a great job at removing make-up. This product is gorgeous. It contains Rosa Centifolia to tone and tighten pores, Rice Bran to soften and hydrate and Rose Petals to decongest and soothe. RRP R240 for 150ml.

Two thumbs up for both of these REN.

REN Skincare products are available from selected Woolworths and Foschini stores or online from REN.

xoxo

*Disclaimer: These products were sent to me for review purposes. I have not received compensation for this post and the opinions on the products are my own.

Letibalm – a winter essential

A few weeks ago the flu hit me hard and I was sporting a lovely red nose. Cara wasn’t doing much better. When I received an offer to try a product ‘that has specifically been designed to care for lips, nose and the skin in between’ my answer was HELL YES.

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Letibalm repairs chaps and cracks in the skin of the nose and lips, it hydrates skin, protects your skin from abrasions (you know, when your soft tissues start feeling like sandpaper) and it calms irritated skin. It also helps protect against cold sores and contains menthol and camphor to help ease breathing.

Letibalm works. It was love at first application. My skin immediately felt relieved and the balm helped the skin between my nose and lips heel quicker. The balm is very hydrating and leaves a protective layer on your skin.

I love that Letibalm has a balm for kids as well. Letibalm Pediatric is suitable for kids from 0 – 8 years old. Cara’s delicate skin was really suffering when she had a cold and the Letibalm worked like a charm. I gave some to my sister as well as her little girl’s lips were swollen and peeling because of the cold. She said the Letibalm really helped.

Even though I’m not sporting the Rudolph look at the moment, I still really enjoy my Letibalm. It’s just a great lip balm. The pot is next to my bed and I apply it just before I go to sleep. The fluid is on my desk and I apply it as needed. The fluid is a little ‘lighter’ than the balm but still beautifully nourishing.

This is a product that I will buy for myself and I will most definitely not go through a winter without Letibalm Pediatric in the house. It also does a great job of soothing your little one’s chin when the dribbles start to bother.

Letibalm is available from Dis-Chem and selected pharmacies and retails for R55.

xoxo

*Disclaimer: These products were sent to me for review purposes. I have not received compensation for this post and the opinions on the products are my own.