Balance Me Rose Otto Wash Review

Review Of Balance Me Rose Otto Wash
By Beverly S.
Packaging: Balance Me Rose Otto Wash Clear plastic bottle with a dusky pink & white label stamped with the Balance Me promise of ingredients they don't use. Eco Cert logo + an Aromatherapy License logo (although extremely difficult to read)
Full list of ingredients with 9 mths to use once opened. The bottle is recyclable
Push and flip top to ensure no leaks & no top to twist off when using in the shower.

Application: The Balance Me Rose Otto wash (a pale golden gel) can be used in the bath or the shower. It has a gel like consistency with the most beautiful delicate scent of roses. I personally enjoyed using the wash in the evening layer with a Rose Otto body oil & cream to enjoy the luxury of the scent in the evening. The product advises using their Rose otto body balm which I am sure would work beautifully together although I didn't have this particular balm to test.

Comments: I seemed to use more of the gel than other shower gels although I still have gel left after a few weeks use of a 75ml size which is a pleasant surprise. I enjoyed the delicate scent & took time to enjoy the soft foam created when the gel was mixed with water. I am used to soft bubbles rather than excessive foam as I always use SLS free products. I found the gel was easier & more economical to apply by hand by massaging the skin rather than on a sponge as I felt I lost some of the richness when I used a sponge. I used a sponge after I had smoothed the gel all over my skin which created a white silken gentle lather.

I thoroughly enjoyed using the wash, my skin felt soft and nourished even before I layered with my other rose otto products. I experienced no irritation or tight feeling and my skin was left beautifully scented. I didn't have to rush to use body cream it was a personal choice to add to the fragrance layering.

The Balance Me Rose Otto wash is free from Sulphates, Parabens, DEA, PEGS, Petroleum, Mineral oils, Artificial fragrances & colours, Silicones & Propylene Glycol which is reassuring however they do use some of the 'Lauryl' family which concerned me but after researching both forms I found them to be mild and most suited to sensitive skin, cleansing without stripping (coconut oil & sugar) my normal body wash doesn't use these ingredients which is why I found out more about them. I am pleased to report they didn't have any adverse effects on my skin and I was more than happy to continue to use and enjoy the Balance Me body wash.

Results: A luxury to look forward to each evening. My skin was cleansed without stripping away any moisture. The scent lingered but wasn't obtrusive, I felt relaxed in preparation for winding down completely. The Balance Me rose otto scent was perfect for an evening of relaxation. Cleansed with softness. I didn't find the scent old fashioned it had a very pretty scent. I would purchase this product.

Pros

Excellent for anyone who adores the scent of Rose otto
Balancing list of ingredients with no harsh chemicals or mineral oils in any form
A luxury treat which cleanses yet has aromatherapy properties to help relax body and mind.
Rinses off easily & doesn't leave a residue

Cons

Possibly use a little more than similar washes if used directly on a sponge (my personal experience)
Ingredients list very tiny on bottle although full list can be read online.

Balance Me Rose Otto Wash (£12.00) And Balance Me Products Are Available From Naturisimo.com

Green People Gentle Cleanse Review

Review of Green People Gentle Cleanse
By Zainab C.

Packaging: The Green People Gentle Cleanse comes in a small tube making it easy to travel with. The full sized product comes in a pump dispenser ensuring minimum wastage. The packaging is recyclable but it doesn’t say if recycled products are used to make the packaging.

Application: The Green People Gentle Cleanse Review has a cream-gel like consistency which is easy to apply onto the face. The cleanser smells like rose geranium but the smell is not overpowering. It can be used for a really deep cleanse if it is massaged in for a few minutes then taken off with a warm, damp muslin cloth. However, if you prefer to rinse off your cleanser with water, this works well too. Quite a bit of products needs to be used to cover the face, so it may not last very long.

Ingredients: The ingredients are all natural, with 93% of them being organic. The cleanser uses oils such as Jojoba and Rose Geranium to give a comfortable cleanse. The ingredients are stated in their INCI name with a more comprehensible explanation in brackets so that everyone can understand what the ingredients actually are, for example, “Olea europaea (olive oil).”

Results: The cleanser left my skin feeling clean and fresh and also removed any make up I had on. It is suitable for sensitive skin and eyes as it did not sting and the oils used are very gentle. This is a very effective daily cleanser and I would recommend it as it does everything well and nothing badly.

Pros:

Mostly organic ingredients

Ingredients clearly stated

A great result in cleansing skin and removing make up

Cons:

Not everyone likes the smell of Rose Geranium – although this is not very strong

It doesn’t say if the packaging uses recycled material

A fair amount of product needs to be used for each cleanse meaning it may not last as long as you’d like

Green People Gentle Cleanse (15.50) And Green People Products Are Available From Naturisimo.com

Madara Lip Gloss Moonkissed Reviews

Review Of Madara Tinting Lip Gloss
By Taryn G.

Packaging: The Madara Tinting Lip Gloss Moonkissed comes in a long clear plastic tube, with a screw top lid which gives you easy access to the lip gloss; it also has an outer cardboard packaging which makes it stand out from the rest of the lip glosses. Both the packaging has the recycle symbol on it.

Application: When I first used Madara Tinting Lip Gloss Moonkissed, I thought it was going to be thick and hard to work with, but in fact it was the other way round. I found it easy and quick to use and quickly became part of my daily routine. And I couldn’t leave the house without it. The Madara Tinting Lip Gloss Moonkissed is glossy brown in colour and felt soft on my lips and it was easy to wipe off.

Ingredients: They use some organically grown products which you can smell when you use the lip gloss, which I love because I know I’m not putting any man made chemicals on lips. The ingredients were put clearly on the outer packaging in English, French and German.

Result: After using the lip gloss on my lips it felt soft, sparkling and moisturized. After a month of using this, my lips were baby soft and looked healthy and ready for the summer’s sun. I will definitely buy this product and use it again.

Pros: Leaves my lips feeling soft and moisturised

• Smells and tastes fresh and summer like without being over the top
• Uses natural/organic ingredients which you can smell
• Easy to open and close
• Easy to use

Cons:
I couldn’t find any for this product, which is really good

• Would be nice if it came in other colours

Madara Tinting Lip Gloss Moonkissed (£10) And Madara products Are Available From Naturisimo.com

Inika Mineral Illuminisor Reviews

Review of Inika Mineral Illuminisor
By Caroline S.
Packaging: The Inika Mineral Illuminisor comes in a pretty little plastic pot, with the word "INIKA” printed in stylish gold on top of a matte black lid. The main body of the pot is transparent so you are immediately able to see the product inside - useful if you want to quickly grab your favourite products without having to read labels on the bottom of packaging to check which colour you're picking up!
The matte black lid screws off easily to reveal a sifter lid, rather like the top of a salt pot. After peeling off the clear, sticky tab that seals the holes, you can shake as much or as little powder out as you wish. If you are going to be carrying Inika Mineral Illuminisor around, it may be advisable to peel the sticky layer back, shake out the powder and then replace it - or you will end up with a lot of product gathering in the lid which will spill all over when you open the pot! Overall it is nice, clean, simple packaging which fits well with the feel of the brand.

Application: Firstly, I must say that it has been 5 years since my first foray into the world of mineral make-up. My first experience was terrible - at the time there was only one major brand of mineral cosmetics being sold in the UK via a large well-known shopping channel (Naturisimo does NOT stock the particular brand I am referring to). Having pale, sensitive skin, their promises of natural make up that would never irritate seemed like a godsend to me. I therefore went ahead and spent a ridiculous sum of money on the full range including foundation, finishing powder, blush, eyeshadow and their own version of the mineral illuminisor.
I experienced a terrible, painful skin reaction to the make up - one which I later learned was very common when using minerals that contain the ingredient bismuth oxychloride. Thankfully, Inika have produced a high quality range of products which are all completely free of bismuth oxychloride and therefore suitable for my delicate complexion. Yet, it was still with a certain sense of trepidation that I applied the Inika Mineral Illuminisor for the first time.

My prior experience of mineral illuminating powder was not great - not only because of the skin reaction but because it left me looking like a disco ball if I applied too much and extremely greasy if I applied any less! However, the first thing I noticed about Inika Mineral Illuminisor was that it wasn't sparkly. It looked like a soft powder blush with a hint of shimmer - not glitter. It is also a stunningly beautiful and unusual colour. Do not be put off if you are somebody who thinks they don't suit pink - I am a cool-toned redhead and I struggle to find suitable pinks that don't make me look like a doll or a clown! This is a super-sheer, natural pink with (to my eye) almost a hint of lilac. It gives an incredibly "clean", finish which immediately brightens the skintone without looking overpowering.

At first I used a large natural-hair kabuki brush to buff the powder above my cheekbones and give a light, highlighting effect. This works well and the Inika Mineral Illuminisor itself has good sticking power with little fall-out. I then tried using the flattened side of a synthetic bristled small blush brush, to sweep the powder over my existing matte blush on the cheeks. Again, this worked perfectly, with the powder adhering well to my skin and blending easily. It gave a hint of light and shimmer to a flat blush without altering the colour.

However because I loved the colour of the Inika Mineral Illuminisor so much, I decided to experiment with layering the powder over and over itself in order to build the" pink-ness" and achieve a blush effect rather than merely a sheer illuminating effect. Amazingly, I found that this WAS possible without looking like I'd fallen in a pot of glitter. I can't say that this would be possible on mid-dark skin tones as the colour IS very sheer - but if you are one of the pale ladies out there who really struggle to find an ultra-pale blusher, this might just do the trick.

Inika Mineral Illuminisor is incredibly versatile. The makers suggest that it can be brushed lightly over the whole face to give a healthy glow or mixed into moisturiser for a subtle shimmer anywhere on the body.

To add to this, my personal recommendations are to use it as a highlighter on your collarbones to lengthen the appearance of your neck and enhance the décolletage. Or try dipping a thin eyeliner brush in water, then the illuminisor and run along the lash line over your eyeliner. It gives a soft, fresh look for Summer which emphasisis your eyes without looking too heavily made up. A dab of the Inika Mineral Illuminisor in the middle of the lower lip also adds volume to your lip shape (for that ultimate Angelina look!) There is also absolutely no reason not to use this either as an eyeshadow on its own, or to mix or layer with other eyeshadows to add depth and shmmer.

Although Inika sell their own range of brushes to accompany the products, if you don't feel like splashing out just yet, be assured that the products WILL work with your existing tools (with the possible exception of sponge-tipped applicators) so this isn't a case of being forced to spend a great deal at the outset. Once you've fallen in love with Inika, you can then treat yourself to the matching brushes.

However - THIS IS THE IMPORTANT BIT: Inika products contain
No Bismuth Oxychloride
No harsh chemical ingredients
No Talc
No Genetically Modified ingredients
No Parabens
No harmful preservatives
No harmful fillers
No mineral oils
No petrochemicals
No fragrance
Inika is the only cosmetics company in the world to be
100% Certified Vegan or Certified Organic or Both
100% Certified Cruelty Free
100% Certified Halal

Results: I am so pleased to have discovered Inika - my faith in mineral make-up has been completely restored. I have had no adverse reactions to this product whatsoever - and I have used in on bare skin as well as over foundation. If you have been disappointed by mineral make-up in the past, I urge you to try Inika - it is a completely new experience. If you are new to mineral cosmetics and a little uncertain about application etc, I can assure you that it is not frightening at all and as easy to use as standard, non-mineral cosmetics. The prices are incredibly reasonable - especially when you consider that mineral make-ups tend to be much more highly pigmented and therefore last longer than alternatives.
Certainly in the case of the Inika Mineral Illuminisor, you are buying a multi-tasking product that can not only help to disguise flaws and give you a glow but can also be combined with your existing make-up for a whole new look.

To conclude, this is a truly impressive product which gives lift and highlight as well as a subtle hint of healthy colour. Once you've tried it, you'll wish you'd discovered it years ago. I'm certainly going to explore the rest of the Inika brand - especially as the whole range is incredibly competitively priced and much cheaper than some of the more famous mineral brands that contain "nasties" not present in Inika products.

Pros
contains NO nasties like bismuth oxychloride
suitable for sensitive skin types and those prone to allergies
suitable for all skin types from greasy to dry
non-comedogenic - won't clog pores which can lead to spots and blackheads
lovely, stylish, simple packaging
great price
will last for a long time
incredibly versatile
gives a wonderful finish however you choose to use it
difficult to go wrong when applying - it is hard to "overdo" it
easy to apply with any brush

Cons
the sifter pot may spill if not opened carefully after shaking the pot
you'll probably spend far too much time trying out all the different ways of using this genius product!

Inika Mineral IIIuminisor (£11.50) and Inika products are available from naturisimo.com