The selection this month was so so, with only one stand out item. The Skin Chemists serum was an easy choice and we chose to augment this with the facial oil. Could the serum possibly be good enough to justify the skyhigh price? The freebie sachet is pretty tiny so a bit of a meh inclusion but it’s just an extra.
SKIN CHEMISTS: Aqua Repair Facial Serum, 30ml
Value: £64 (although available for £39)
“Our SkinChemist 24 Hour Aqua Repair Facial Serum has been formulated to sooth and hydrate the skin for all day moisturisation. This serum would be the perfect product to use on the go for a quick zap of hydration. The main active ingredients include: Rose Water to calm and sooth the skin, Allantoin to moisturise and soothe and Aloe Vera to stimulate the healing process of the skin.”
BT INITIAL THOUGHTS: We love good skincare that’s compatible with combination skin, so love the trend towards serums and layering. We couldn’t resist trying the serum right away. It sinks right in and isn’t sticky at all. Would recommend it being used before a moisturiser as we needed that extra hydration. Will report back on how much our skin likes it and whether it’s worth the splurge.
THE BODY SHOP: Oils of life, 7ml
Value: £7.00
“A lightweight daily facial oil to intensely revitalise skin, instantly replenish moisture and revive radiance. Made from 99% oils of natural origin, this lightweight, quickly-absorbed formula effortlessly melts onto skin leaving a non-sticky, velvety-soft finish.”
BT INITIAL OPINION – We weren’t totally happy to see this in the shortlist as it’s available as a sample easily from Body Shop stores. However we did want to try it out as from cleansing to night treatments, we do love a good oil…they tend work so well with combination skin so much better and contrary to what you’d expect. Oil cleansers actually reduce how oily our skin is. This is a particularly lightweight oil that does absorb pretty fast. Hoping it will also nourish as well. We’ll see if it can compete with the likes of Kiehl’s Midnight Concentrate.
EXTRA TREATS:
OMS (OhMySkin) : Sublime Enzyme – Exfoliate & Surface Mask, 3ml
Value: £1.74
“OMS’ natural formulation of Cacti & Wheat enzymes separate the old from the new, revealing an instantly brightened complexion. OMS refines and perfects with each treatment, using no harsh acids, abrasive or microbeads. Concentrated vitamins and plant extracts leave the skin nourished, supple, firmed and uplighted.”
BT INITIAL OPINION – Look forward to trying this out, but think we’ll need more than one sample to see if it really makes a difference.
OTHER OPTIONS:
The shortlist this month was:
- Acqua Cacteen Hydrasoothe Cooling Spray
- Physicool Cooling Mist
- Vita Liberata Self Tanning Night Moisture Mask
- Years Rich Shea Butter Soap, Jasmine or Vintage Rose
- Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Air Soft Face SPF30
- Aromatherapy Associates Support Breathe Bath & Shower Oil
- Skin Chemists Aqua Repair Facial Serum
- The Body Shop Oils of Life Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil
- Simple Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water
- Green People Age Defy+ 24Hr Brightening
- Invisibobble Traceless Hair Ring, True Black
- Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure, Jolly Jade
- Bohemian Chic Minerals Pretty in Pink Eyeshadow
OVERALL VERDICT:
The Skin Chemists serum saved this box! The rest of the list was pretty uninspirational. It’s always nice to try a luxury product without paying to premium to see if it’s really worth the hype. Another worthwhile item in the list, or another freebie would have raised the bar. Still amazing value for the price and this remains our favourite subscription box where you get to pick the items you receive.
Box price: £6.95 inc shipping
Total value: £72.74
Note: We paid for this You Beauty Discovery Box with our own hard-earnt pennies
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