OZ Naturals - Super Youth 2.5% Retinol Moisturiser REVIEW

I got to try this product as part of a campaign that Oz Naturals were running with Brand Backer.

This is a great deep moisturiser. It's quite heavy so I think it's possible designed for older skin (I'm 27), but as my skin is fairly dry this works well for me.

I do only use this at night as I feel something lighter is required in the day time, but I may use this in the daytime during the winter months to protect my skin against the wind and cold.

It smells pleasant and hasn't caused any adverse affects. It's fairly reasonably priced (£19.60 per 100g) and you only need a small amount because its really hydrating. I use a little and then a bit more if required because I don't want to overload my skin and cause any outbreak.

I would recommend this to people with older skin, or skin like mine that is quite dry or damaged from the sun.

Having now done some research I can tell you that Retinol is a form of vitamin A which can assist in making skin look and feel younger. It is also said to be effective at managing acne and eczema, as well as improving discolorations and some of the effects of sun damage.

I also found the below information and advice relating to retinol based products

Buy retinol products only if they are packaged in opaque containers which are meant to minimize or block air exposure and light (don't buy it in see through containers or jars) because all forms of vitamin A break down and deteriorate when repeatedly exposed to air or light.

Not all skin can tolerate retinol. It may cause irritation, such as redness and flaking (because of this it may be worth incorporating a retinol product slowly into your regime, i.e start off with using it every other day) - if irritation occurs, symptoms should subside within a few days as your skin adjusts to regular use. If the side affects get worse or do not subside after a few days you should discontinue using the product.

Exposure to sunlight can make retinol unstable, so it's best applied it at night. And if used during the day it's recommended that you use some sort of sunscreen to avoid exposing the retinol to the UV light.

These are all fairly interesting points and I would always recommend doing some research when using a new product, especially if it contains ingredients that you aren't familiar with.

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Oz Naturals Hyaluronic Acid Serum - Review

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I have been using this Hyaluronic Acid serum for almost a week now and I must say that my skin feels amazing.

To be perfectly honest my skin is fairly young, I am 27, and I have taken care of my skin. I thought that my skin was already quite soft until this came along and now it’s even more so, which I didn’t think was possible.

I have a lot of freckles and I have been trying to use a cream which helps to fade freckles and also contains an SPF, something within that cream was upsetting my skin and making it prone to itchy and dry patches.

Since using this product as a base it feels like the other cream is being absorbed better into my skin rather than just sitting on the surface.

This is great because it’s allowing me to use a cream that I would otherwise stay well away from.

I’m really happy with this product and will definitely be a returning customer.

The serum is very viscous and easy to apply, it gives a great deal of hydration however it’s not greasy. It really is the perfect consistency and is a terrific beauty buy!

This item is available to purchase on Amazon, click HERE - Currently on sale for £19.50 for 30ml (usually £39.99)

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Oz Naturals Ocean Mineral Facial Cleanser - Review

This product retails at £16.53 for 118ml (quite expensive compared to Clinique's £16 for 200ml facial wash).

I received this product through brand backer from Oz Naturals and it is the 2nd item that they kindly sent me to try. All they ask in exchange is for an honest review on Amazon, heres my Amazon review

Whilst this product made my skin feel nice there are other products that also do that for less money, another thing which puts me off slightly is that I can't purchase this item in a local shop (to my knowledge) and my postman can be quite heavy handed with things, usually meaning anything packaged gets squashed. I also like the experience of going into a shop where I can, and another bonus with Clinique is that they run gift campaigns where you receive free products when you buy items, I tend to wait until these offers are on before purchasing. Another bonus with buying from boots of course is advantage card points, of which over the years I have racked up £100's!

The cleanser made my skin feel clean and cared for, so wasn't harsh or drying, however the 1st time I used it I got a shock as it really stung my eyes. The 2nd time I was wise to this and made a conscious effort to avoid my eyes. I think because the product is so thin it very easily gets past your eyelids.

If I had to give this product grading I would say 7/10 as it is a good product, but for what it is the price is fairly steep and as above there are many similar ranking products that are cheaper.

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Products to review - July

This week I received quite a few products to trial and review

 

1. Oz Naturals - Ocean Mineral Facial Cleanser which can be found here

I came about this opportunity on BrandBacker, if you're not already signed up I would recommend it, check it out http://www.brandbacker.com. If you get chosen they will give you a link to the item on Amazon and a promotional code so that the product is free. In exchange for the product you must give an honest and unbiased review on Amazon.

 

2. InstaNatural Stretch Mark and Scar Cream which can be found here

This was advertised on http://bloggersrequired.com/, again I would recommend having a look here as they put companies in touch with bloggers and have many projects on the go which you can apply for. For this product I was again given a product promotion code for Amazon, I have been asked to review the product on my blog and to also leave an honest and unbiased review on Amazon.

 

 



3. Lipcote

I bought this many years ago as a teenager and think I used it once before it went missing in the bottom of my bag with many other impulse buys!

I contacted the team at Lipcote and a nice member, Daria, very kindly offered to send me a trial. Thank you and watch this space for my honest review.

The product was beautifully packaged, along with a handwritten compliments slip - always a nice touch!

 

4. Nair Lavender Wax Strips

 

I had  no idea this was on it's way so it was a pleasant surprise. I applied for this using https://uk.toluna.com/ which is primarily a survey site but also sends products out for testing too.

 

 

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Reviews coming soon!

 

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OZ Naturals Rice Enzyme Dermafoliant - Brand backer

I signed up for a site called brandbacker about a month ago and they put companies in touch with willing bloggers and you can apply for assignments/trials.

I applied to try some OZ Naturals products and received an acceptance message a few days later. They gave me the option to choose which product I wanted to try so I completed a form (they gave me through a link) and confirmed that I wished to try the ancient orient rice enzyme dermafoliant - this was great as I am looking for the perfect exfoliator.

In exchange for the product all you need to do is complete a review on Amazon, here is My review.

 

One of the great things about this company is that they are happy to let you try their products for free, they have since contacted me again and I am going to try their hyaluronic acid serum  and their  ocean mineral facial cleanser. 

 

Big thanks to Oz Naturals and Brandbacker

 

                               

 

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