Tuesday 14 February 2012

Superdrug Natural High radiance balm: review

Superdrug’s Natural High radiance balm (50ml) £4.99
Available from Superdrug stores or online at superdrug.com

Ethics:
BUAV approved.
Product and ingredients have not been tested on animals.
No animal ingredients: suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
UK brand.
High in organic extracts and natural ingredients.


Review:
Natural high is Superdrug’s slightly more expensive range of own-brand products. The idea of Natural High is that the cosmetics are formulated with a high amount of natural ingredients. After looking at the ingredients, I think this holds true although of course there are also many synthetic ingredients included. The first ingredient is water, after that it’s witch hazel which is extremely soothing for the skin - this is one of the main ingredients, great! It also contains olive oil and elderberry.

This face cream has a slightly fruity smell and the consistency is a little bit sticky. It’s a very light daytime moisturiser which suits normal to oily skin. The cream has a light sheen to it as a result of “light reflective particles” so I avoid using it around the T-zone as it just makes my face look greasy. It’s great to use under makeup however, especially to highlight around the cheek area. For me, it’s sort of a cross between makeup and moisturiser.

Overall, this cream definitely feels like it’s soothing my skin. Although since I have very dry patches it just doesn’t moisturise enough for me and I think the sparkly bits aren’t suitable to apply all over the face (especially if you’ve got young or oily skin).

7/10

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