Eucerin DermoPurifyer Cleanser

When Escentual asked for beauty bloggers with oily and blemish prone skin to try out a new cleanser, I quite literally jumped at the opportunity. I have combination skin which leans towards the oily side coupled with flare ups of Roseacea, so this product sounded like something I definitely needed to try. The cleanser in question is from the Eucerin range, one which I had not tried and a brand I didn't know that much about.

When my package arrived I was delighted to see that I not only have the Cleanser, but pretty much a whole series of products from the Eucerin range to try.  Within the package was:

• Eucerin Dermo Purifyer Cleanser in a 200ml bottle
• Eucerin Even Brighter Day Cream in a 20ml tub
• Eucerin even Brighter Night Cream in 20ml tub

Then there was a host of sample size products which included:

• 20ml version of the Dermo Purifyer Cleanser
• 10ml tube of Intensive Dry Skin Foot Cream
• 7ml tube of Anti-age volume filler
• 7ml tube Aquaporin Active
• 7ml tube of Anti-age Hyaluron Filler with SPF15
• 7ml tube of Q10 Active Anti-wrinkle Day Cream
• 7ml tube of DermoPurifyer Adjunctive Hydrating Care Cream
• 7ml tube of AtoControl Face Care Cream for dry and irritated skin
• 7ml tube of Anti-age Volume Filler with SPF15

With all of that in one package it is such a great introduction to a brand and one that I have enjoyed using.  I love sample products because you can use them for a few days to get an initial view of something before deciding whether or not you want to purchase a bigger size.  What I've found with these sample tubes is that you have enough for more than a few days which is really helpful.

The Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Cleanser states that it "cleanses gently and effectively eliminates excess sebum while removing dirt and make-up", it is also soap and fragrance free.  The cleanser comes in a cylindrical plastic tube with a green push down lid which is easy to open and when you close it, it is secure. The colour scheme is quite simple yet effective with the green and white working well together.

Living in London, I am sure you can imagine just how travelling around on and off public transport can make you feel.  There are days when I come home from work and want nothing more than to clean my face before I do anything else.

When using this cleanser you are directed to wet your face, apply the cleanser to your hands and work into a lather. When you apply it to your hands it comes out of the bottle it is a clear gel and as you rub it into your hands it quickly forms a lather which you can then apply to your face and massage in before rinsing with clean warm water.  Surprisingly you really don't need to use much of this product to create that lather to cover your entire face, so it is one of those products where a little goes a long way and you definitely get your moneys worth. As always, once you have finished rinsing your face, pat your skin dry.  I have been using this product for the last month and I had expected it to dry my skin out but surprisingly it didn't, what i did get was soft smooth skin which felt incredibly moisturised and there was no sign of irritation and nor did it cause any further flare-ups of my Roseacea.

As well as being soap and fragrance free, this cleasner contains citric acid and salicylic acid which helps to clean the skin and clear the skin to avoid breakouts.  The only thing I found this cleanser didn't do was eliminate excess sebum, half way through the day my shiny nose and forehead would still occur as they had before using this product, that said it did leave my face soft, smooth and supple as the claims stated it would and what impressed me the most is the fact I had no irritation and no further flare-ups.

For £9 I think you get very good value for money with this cleanser, I have another 2-3 months usage left in the bottle after having used it for just over a month already.  It does definitely clean the skin, that fresh clean feeling you get after using it is lovely, its just on my skin, it didn't clear eliminate the excess sebum, perhaps I misunderstood the claim but as it stands by mid-afternoon the sebum is definitely back.

You can purchase this product and others from the Eucerin range via ESCENTUAL but be quick as there are currently 1/3 off offers which are well worth taking advantage of.

Edelweiss 'Milky Cleanser' and '24 H Essence Cream'

I was recently lucky enough to be selected as one of just 75 bloggers to trial a limited edition skincare set by Edelweiss' from Siin Life. The set which was wrapped so beautifully that I didn't want to take it out of the box includes two products which are a 30ml tube of a 'Milky Cleanser' and a '24 H Essence Cream'. 

Before this set had arrived Edelweiss and Siin Life are two brands I had never heard of or come across.  Originating in Austria their products are now available in the UK which you can see HERE.  The first thing I noticed about the brand is that they are paraben and paraffin free and are not tested on animals, more about the brand can be read on their site.

For me the first thing I loved about this set is how I felt when it was opened. The bright royal purple packaging inside the box really caught my attention and then there is the actual packaging itself, quite simple and subtle in design but it does look sleek.  Opening the box is also an experience in itself because it slides open to reveal the two products inside and again their packaging replicate that of the box, sleek, simple and subtle. 

The one thing that did grab my immediate attention was "The Eternal Beauty" which you can clearly see on the wrap around and the words "The Austrian Innovation against all kinds of wrinkles".

I have been using both of these products since I got them and the first thing I can say about them is that they are very much a luxury product, almost like a spa treatment at home and given how stunning everything had been, I wasn't surprised.

The Milky Cleanser is what I would describe as being a clear gel when first applied to the skin and then as you begin to massage it onto your face it becomes 'milky'.  The scent is totally amazing, I liked it from the first try and again exactly the kind of scent that I would associate with a spa, that fresh clean scent.

"The siin active ingredients relax stressed skin and let it breathe in the truest sense of the word"

It claims to give a Deep cleansing for regeneration of your skin which is rich in nutrients and contains some of the following:

• Energised Spring Water from the Alps
• Exclusive Edelweiss Extract
• Goji-berry with Vitamin C, A (retinol) and Vitamin B
• Ginseng Root Extract

Once on the skin there is an immediate soothing feeling and whenever I do use a product like this, I always leave it on the skin for a few minutes to allow it to sink into the skin and work its magic and with this cream it didn't take long at all.

The 24H Essence Cream which has an SPF15 is quite different from other moisture products I've used.  It is referred too as a 2 in 1 product and is said to combines the properties of a day and night cream in one single product and gives 24-hour all-round protection of your skin for your face, your neck and your décolleté.

"This intensely moisturising day and night cream helps to neautralise free radicals, protects your skin and ensures a silky smooth complexion"

As with the Milky Cleanser, this product also contains:

• Energised Spring Water from the Alps
• Exclusive Edelweiss Extract
• Aloe Vera and Olive Tree Leave Extract
• Goji-berry
• Wheat Germ Extract and Jojoba Oil

When the cream first comes out of the tube, it is released really slowly and I found I needed to squeeze a little harder than I would usually for it to be released, so I had expected it to be quite a thick consistency but it wasn't at all, the cream itself is quite light and once on the skin it took a bit of massaging to absorb into the surface and once on the skin there is another wonderful scent left behind as well as leaving my skin feeling very soft and smooth to the touch.

I have really enjoyed using these products and they are most definitely very luxurious and such a nice treat to have had.  The little kit I have costs just over £50 for these two tubes in the wonderful packaging and I think would make a fantastic gift for someone who enjoys a little bit of luxury or needs a bit of extra TLC because I would be more than happy to use them again.