Creightons skincare, which was established in 1954, is a multi Award Winning British Company who design, create and manufacture a wide-range of skincare, hair care and well-being products. All of their products are made with the highest quality formulations and packaging and are 100% cruelty-free and where possible our products are vegan friendly. I was kindly sent a selection of skincare products from Ceightons to try from their extensive range of offerings.
Starting with the Creightons Salicylic Acid Foaming Clay Cleanser which retails between £2 and £3.99 and is widely available from places like Amazon, Savers, Morrisons and even B&M.
This cleanser uses a combination of Kaolin Clay alongside Salicylic and Lactic Acids which come together to help absorb excess oil whilst at the same time helping to maintain healthier, clearer looking skin.
Unfortunately for me, as much as I really love this texture and how it feels on my skin, after doing a patch test, which I do with any product featuring Kaolin Clay, I had a reaction, so I didn't use it on my face. However, I did ask a friend to give it a try and she, like me also has combination/oily skin and unlike me, has no issues with using clay as an ingredient.
On the skin, this cleanser is soothing on the skin and once applied, it kind of activates with the use of warm water where you can hear the slightest fizzing but it doesn't foam to much, so you won't end up with a face of bubbles like other foaming products. Again, it was easy to remove using a cloth and warm water and it didn't leave the skin feeling stripped of moisture or taut.
The next products I have to share are serums and the first one is the Vitamin C Superfruits 2% Hydrate and Glow Serum.
Described as being ideal for a dull complexion and uneven skin tone, this serum is non-greasy essence which is easy to apply using the dropper and it melts quickly into the skin. As it melts into the skin, it is said to release beneficial ingredients such as Vitamin C, natural fruit acids and enzymes which work to hydrate and enhance your natural glow.
As a serum, it is quite runny, so for me it is more of an essence and it can be used on its own or you could add a few drops to your moisturising cream.
The second serum I have is the Salicylic Intense Serum which is formulated with 2% Salicylic Acid.
This serum again has a fairly runny texture, though it is slightly less runny than the Vitamin C Superfruits 2% Hydrate and Glow Serum shown above. Using its formulation of 2% Salicylic Acid, it is said to be an effective ingredient which helps to reduce the appearance of blackheads, blemishes and pores; for a clearer, more radiant complexion.
This is my favourite serum of the two from the Creightons range, but it also just so happens that my skin is a fan of Salicylic Acid too. Again, not greasy or tacky when applied to the skin, it does absorb almost immediately on contact and it does leave my skin feeling smooth to the touch, but as I don't have many blackheads or blemishes I can't account for the effects it has on them.
The Creightons Skincare range does sit within the budget skincare category and can be found via Amazon, B&M, Savers, Morrisons and it is priced below £5 and is suitable for anyone to use.
