This is the second in my series of reviews as part of Bath & Unwind's Tried and Tested panel. If you missed my first, it was a review of Caudalie Vine Body Butter, which you can read here. I was so excited to receive this Holiday In Greece gift/travel set, because I'd heard so much about Korres, yet never tried the brand for myself.
"Korres is a Greek skincare brand born out of Athens first ever homeopathic pharmacy in 1996. Today the Korres portfolio includes over 400 natural and certified organic products. Our goal is to develop innovative and clinically effective skincare products based on natural active ingredients."
Let's look at what's in this set.....
Korres Holiday In Greece contains:
Guava Body Butter 40mL
Basil Lemon Body Milk 40mL
Basil Lemon Shower Gel 40mL
Guava Shower Gel 40mL
Aloe & Dittany Shampoo 40mL
Guava Body Butter
This beautifully fruity-smelling body butter is luxurious and very rich. You really need minimal product, as a little goes a long way; in fact when I initially applied too much the whiteness of the cream reminded me of sunscreen! It leaves the most gorgeous fragrance on the skin that lingers for hours and instantly hydrates and moisturises. My skin felt nourished, soft and supple. This body butter is most suited to areas of dry or chapped skin. The small size means it's great to pop in your handbag and apply when needed throughout the day. This product was one of my favourites from the set. It contains sunflower, almond and avocado oil, shea butter and quince extract to promote smoothness, elasticity, softening, moisturising and restructuring.
Basil Lemon Shower Gel and Guava Shower Gel
These shower gels are quite lovely, and have somewhat earthy fragrances, which I find appealing. The 40ml bottle size is quite small, and my love of shower gels means I'll be finished these two in no time! I understand it's a gift set intended for travel or as an introduction to the Korres range, but still. The large dispenser hole means I had to be careful not to release too much product, but did make it easy to get it out of the bottle. Both shower gels produce a mid to high lather and left my skin feeling clean and good to go. The Basil Lemon is awesome for a morning shower because the zesty lemon aroma is refreshing and screams WAKE UP! The Guava gel I prefer to use at night, as I love the tropical fruit fragrance on my skin before bed. Both gels contain wheat proteins, aloe leaf juice and active plant extracts and are mineral oil free, silicone free and propylene glycol free.
Aloe & Dittany Shampoo
This was probably my least favourite product from the Holiday In Greece gift set. For starters it's for normal hair, and my hair is anything but normal. I need treatment shampoos for fine hair that will add volume, or I'm left with limp hair that needs a lot of thickening foam prior to blowdrying. Having said that, this smelled good and would be a preferable alternative to hotel shampoo if I was travelling. Who am I kidding, I take my own shampoo and conditioner when I travel. Anyway, if you're not a fine-haired lass, you might enjoy this. It contains dittany, aloe, marjoram and mountain tea extracts and is free from silicone, parabens, mineral oil, propylene glycol, ethanolamine and phthalate fragrances.
Basil Lemon Body Milk
This light lemony body milk is an utter delight. Goes on like a dream, absorbs super-fast and leaves my skin soft and ultra-moisturised. Again, I love the zesty, fresh fragrance (like its shower gel counterpart). Although it absorbs quickly, the body milk sometimes leaves a slight film on the skin, which took a little getting used to, but now I don't notice it. Upon researching the product I learned that the wheat proteins present form a protective film on the skin. Also, its supposed to have a powdery texture (I couldn't tell) and leave a matte finish. AND that hydration levels three hours after application are supposed to be the same as when the product was first applied! Another firm favourite from this set, both for smells and its effectiveness.
Disclaimer: This product was provided by PR for review. This is a non-sponsored post. All opinions are my own.
You guys. I am LOVING this foundation. Here's why.....
I have never been really good at foundation. Finding a good one, knowing how to wear it, keeping it in place or knowing which one is right for my skin type. I have been known to skip foundation altogether and just use concealer (in some cases, all over my face!) and powder. A lot of the time, foundation makes me shine (not bright like a diamond, but like a greasy oil well). Or it will slide right off, even with primer underneath. I've tried mineral foundation but didn't really like it. I feel most comfortable in cream formulas and have always thought Maybelline made great foundations, so naturally gravitated towards this product. Also, anything with Age Rewind immediately gets my undivided attention, and I already use Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circles Eraser Concealer under my eyes (which is fabulous, by the way) so trying out this product was really a no-brainer.
The formula is creamy and glides on effortlessly. I almost rub it in as I do my moisturiser. It blends so easily and it really takes next to no time to get a flawless finish. It used to take ages to blend in my foundation and concealer before setting it with powder, but I find with this, I am spending way more time prepping my skin for makeup (a little rosehip oil under the eyes, moisturiser, eye cream, primer) than I am actually applying foundation, because it goes on so easily. The coverage is great, too. I usually only need a bit of concealer over spots only as the foundation hides any broken capillaries and small imperfections.
The shade Porcelain Ivory (Light 1) suits my complexion perfectly. I'm quite fair, and it's hard to find products that don't look dark on me. So many times, the lightest shade has still been too dark for me! I've also noticed it does seem to firm my face, too; something I do look for in a foundation. The pump dispenser is great, because I can control how much I get out, and it's hygienic.
Some details on the product (from the bottle):
- firming plus radiance
- all-day hydration with avocado
- luminous coverage
- replenishing cream restores moisture
- formula with caffeine awakens and firms tired skin
- Dermatologist tested, safe for sensitive skin
I highly recommend this product if you are looking for a great performing foundation that won't break your budget.
OMG. I just googled this product to get a RRP, and IT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. And so continues my shocking luck with foundations. Both the Age Rewind The Lifter (includes primer mixed in) and Age Rewind Radiant-Firming Foundation look quite similar, with the latter being the closest (both Maybelline).
Right, well I'm a bit devastated, how's your day going?
Disclaimer: I bought this myself (and probably for the last time!). All opinions are my own.
Colour me pink (tickled pink!) when the lovely people at Bath & Unwind contacted me recently, asking if I'd like to review some of their skincare products and Christmas gift sets. Bath & Unwind stock a large range of beauty brands (think Alpha H, Becca, Jane Iredale, OPI, The Balm and Trilogy, to name a few) and offer free worldwide delivery. I was able to select my trial products (YAY!) and today I'll show you what I got (my Korres cherry has finally been popped, y'all!) and review the first cab off the ranks, Caudalie Vine Body Butter.
This Works No Wrinkles Tired Eyes
Aromatherapy Associates Festive Bath & Shower Collection
Korres Holiday In Greece
Contents (left - right):
Basil Lemon Body Milk
Guava Shower Gel
Basil Lemon Shower Gel
Aloe and Dittany Shampoo
Guava Body Butter
Korres Indulgent Treats Set
Contents (bottom photo, left - right):
Guava Body Butter
Mandarin Lip Butter Stick in Rose
Nourishing Almond Oil & Shea Butter Hand Cream
Wild Rose 24 Hour Moisturising & Brightening Cream
REVIEW: Caudalie Vine Body Butter
This product comes in a generous-sized 200 mL plant-based tub that is sturdy, solid and isn't going to smash or split if you drop it. On removing the brown screw-top lid, I was met with a very pleasant citrus fragrance, which no doubt comes from the 'orange tree, bitter orange, orange blossom and orange wood' ingredients.
The product is a white, fairly thin consistency cream that absorbs quickly and effortlessly. It feels luxurious going on, however I had to be careful with the amount used, as sometimes my skin felt tacky after application. I do feel it nourishes my skin and it works best on dry areas, such as elbows, leaving them soothed and hydrated.
Caudalie Vine Body Butter also contains grapeseed and organic shea butters which help to repair damaged skin. It's touted as being an ideal after-sun product, and I can imagine coming home after a Summer day out with the family and lathering some of this on my exposed areas to soothe them. I particularly enjoy using this body butter right before bed, because I love the waft of this gorgeous scent as my head hits the pillow. I think the addictive orangey smell may well be my favourite feature of the cream.
Caudalie are against animal testing and this product is 95% natural. It's available at Bath & Unwind here with free shipping no matter where you are in the world. If this doesn't float your boat, check out the huge range of body moisturisers available at Bath & Unwind, there's sure to be something there to suit all tastes.
Disclaimer: These products were provided for reviewing purposes. This is not a sponsored post; no money was offered/accepted. Review is my honest opinion.
