Skin Drink Facial Moisturiser

On paper, this facial moisturiser sounds like pure indulgence for the face; a rich creamy lotion made with avocados and sesame oil that leaves a light matte protective layer for those with a slightly drier complexion. However, in reality, it is not nearly as exciting or indulgent.

Skin Drink is one of the cheaper facial moisturisers available from Lush, although in perspective, I wouldn't say that many of Lush's products were all that cheap for those on a limited budget. With sesame, almond and evening primrose oils to moisturise, this product features key ingredients that have been carefully chosen to make this as moisturising as possible. It also contains Rose Oil and Aloe Vera, both of which dominate it's overall scent and give it light rose and orange fragrance. 

The first problem I found was the scent; Lush describe the moisturiser as having hydrating and soothing almond oil, Fair Trade organic sesame oil,  evening primrose oil and cocoa butter, which is boosted by fresh organic avocado and cooling aloe vera. It also contains sesame oil - 'a lovely nourishing oil that has quite a nutty scent, so we've added an infusion of fresh rose petals, rose absolute, and neroli essential oils.'

Despite loving all of those ingredients individually, this combination reminded me of rotten flowers; it really smells like a mixture of the sickly hum of fresh rose with the dry fragrant scent of mould. Then there's the underlying smell of sesame seeds, which taste amazing but remind me of the gloopy, pungent scent of tahini - something I cannot stand to eat by itself. I'm guessing I'm one of few people to have picked up this particular thread of scent as it's still a big seller amongst fans, and I've read so many positive reviews online.

Secondly, it's consistency is very thick and creamy, which would normally excite me as my dry skin is always keen to try out new ways to moisten and hydrate itself. However, Skin Drink is far too cloying; it's felt extremely heavy on my face and left it looking and feeling greasy. 

It's definitely a heavy duty moisturiser, and must be suited for people with extremely dry complexions, as it was far too rich for my skin and left me with blemishes and oily areas. This is definitely not a product I would buy again.

Quantitative Ingredients: Water, Fair Trade Organic Sesame Oil, Fresh Rose Petal Infusion, Fresh Avocado, Almond Oil, Propylene Glycol, Cocoa Butter, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Vera Extract, Fair Trade Organic Aloe Vera Gel, Organic Evening Primrose Oil, Neroli Oil, Rose Absolute, Triethanolamine, *Geraniol, *Farnesol, *Limonene, *Linalool, *Citronellol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

Vegan?: Yes

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Enzymion Facial Moisturiser

When did I get to the stage when I need a facial moisturiser in my life? Geez! I remember it wasn't too long ago that I didn't use make-up, let alone products specially designed to rejuvenate facial pores. Still, now that I've introduced them into my life, I'd find it very difficult to do without my morning routine; shower, cleanser, moisturiser, make-up. 

As usual, I was skeptical at first about Enzymion, simply because it claims to be a moisturiser for those with oiler skin, which is something I've never suffered from. In fact, as I've mentioned in previous reviews, I actually have very dry skin, so my initial thought was that this moisturiser would actually make my skin even drier. However, as with every Lush product, I refused to make a judgement until I had tried it for myself. 

On opening the tub, I was immediately overwhelmed with how beautiful it smells; Enzymion contains papaya juice, lemon juice, aloe, and lime and grapefruit essential oils which give it a wonderful tropic fragrance unlike anything else in the Lush range. 

Aside from it's beautiful scent, the fresh ingredients have also been chosen to help make this a multi-purpose moisturiser; the papaya and lemon are packed full of acids and enzymes which help to reduce oiliness and brighten the skin; the multiple oils and cocoa butter have been included to help tone and moisturise the face whilst taking away the 'shine' that oily skin can sometimes present. 

As I mentioned at the beginning of my review, I don't have oily skin, so I was worried this product would be too greasy and heavy for me. On the contrary, I was amazed at how light and refreshing my skin felt, even after the initial use, and how my skin continued to glow throughout the entire three months that it took for me to finish the whole tub. 

Often products for oily skin focus on cleaning and stripping away oil, whereas Lush have created a product that helps to treat the skin with gentle care and work to find the skin’s own natural balance. I think this latter point is why the lotion worked so well for my skin even though I didn't fit the profile for the product; it's versatile and works with the skin rather than trying to eradicate your body's natural workings.  

This beautiful product, inspired by Keats' poem, Endymion, is perhaps the perfect facial moisturiser I have ever used. It tones, hydrates and rejuvenates tired, dry and oily skin whilst leaving an uplifting fruity scent. This will be a product I return to again and again, and one that will become a staple in my house. 

If you're planning on trying out one of Lush's moisturisers, make it this one; you won't be disappointed. 

Quantitative Ingredients: Fresh Organic Lemon Infusion, Fair Trade Organic Aloe Vera Gel, Cocoa Butter, Stearic Acid, Freshly Juiced Papaya, Avocado Oil, Glycerine, Triethanolamine, Freshly Juiced Organic Lemon, Organic Cold Pressed Evening Primrose Oil, Organic Cold Pressed Wheatgerm Oil, Tangerine Oil, Lime Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lilial, *Limonene, Perfume, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

Vegan?: Yes

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