I first got this set a year and a half ago. My skin was going mental and I decided to take a chance on a "natural" brand, whatever that means. Fresh, ocean-y scents are my favorite so the Body Shop Seaweed Starter Kit seemed like a good place to start. Show {THE BREAKDOWN}The items that come in this Starter Kit ($25usd but $28.74usd value):
I've posted an empties post that talks more about the Seaweed Deep Cleansing Facial Wash ($14.50usd for 3.3 fl oz/$4.39usd per oz) and the Seaweed Clarifying Toner ($13.50usd for 6.76 fl oz/$2usd per oz). In a nutshell, the facial wash isn't stripping on my combination skin but it didn't remove makeup residue from my cleansing oil. The scent is nice but I try to avoid fragranced products now. The toner, oh gosh, I don't even know where to start. I'm glad that it's alcohol-free but that's where the good things end. I was hoping it would add moisture back in my skin but I felt like it dried out my skin. But that's not all. I broke out so much using this. Some people believe in a purging process and while I'm not completely convinced of that, I decided to stick with it. That month was one of the worst for my skin. Instead of having clearer skin, I broke out everywhere, even in places I normally didn't break out. I went through the entire thing and switched to something else and lo and behold, I stopped breaking out. I have the full size bottle as well and gave that a go (twice) and I proceeded to break out once again. Since then, I don't use it anymore because after 3 tries and breaking out, I'm done with it for my face. I'm going to attempt to use it as a spot cleaner but I'm still hesitant. For the Seaweed Mattifying Day Cream ($17.50 usd for 1.7oz/ $10.29usd per oz), I actually like it. The texture is on the thicker side yet it sinks into my skin quickly. True to its name, it keeps my face mattified but doesn't dry it out. The The Becca and Lorac primers are my all-time favorites for mattifying my face but sometimes, it's too much so this is a better option for combination skin. Applying makeup over the top is a breeze. For a day cream, I wish it contained SPF so I could use it on its own. I don't like the jar packaging, especially since it's a water-based product. Dipping my fingers in the product makes my germaphobe-self cringe. Also, it contains added fragrance and linalool--boo. However, I haven't found it irritating on my skin! Lastly, the Seaweed Clarifying Night Treatment ($21usd for 1 oz). It's a lightweight, easily absorbed, oil-free moisturizing gel. I like the scent but it's pretty high up in the ingredients list. There are several humectants in this formula but not in high enough quantity. Now that my skin is on the drier side, the "moisture" is not enough for me but I think this would be good for combination or oily skin. There's nothing special about this formula despite the clarifying part of its name. I do appreciate the pump but the transparent packaging does compromise the integrity of the product. {THE BOTTOM LINE}If it wasn't clear, I'm not fond of anything I tried from this line. I had high hopes that it would solve all my skin woes but instead, it added to them. Two of the items are okay but for the price, I want more than okay; I need results! The toner is a definite dud for me but what doesn't work for me, could possibly work for you. I just can't stand behind these 100%, except for the Mattifying Day Cream. It's not perfect but does a great job keeping me oil-free for a couple of hours without stripping my skin or making it feel tight. If you wanted to give this a try, I would wait until The Body Shop has their 2 for 2 or 3 for 3 sale. They hold this event several times a year so subscribe to their mailing list to be notified when this is going on. I'm glad that I bought the kit instead of the full sized items. Pricing is fair and the small sizes are TSA-friendly. I still use the bag to hold my stuff when I travel and 3 of the 4 items are reusable. This light, watery formula feels refreshing on skin while removing any hidden grime. Skin is left feeling smooth and supple without feeling dry after use. Now enriched with 96% natural-origin ingredients, our toner is formulated with a new seaweed active: royal sugar kelp from Brittany, France. Our sustainably sourced royal sugar kelp helps to balance oiliness and dryness. The result? A happy, healthy-looking and hydrated complexion. But it’s not all changed around here, we’re sticking with the signature fragrance you know and love. Our packaging has had an update too. This refreshing toner now comes in a 100% recyclable* bottle. What’s not to love?
**Where local facilities allow. Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Parfum/Fragrance, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Linalool, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Zinc Sulfate, Pyridoxine HCL. How do you use body shop seaweed toner?Skin Care Routine. Step 1: Cleanse – Wash your face with a gentle Cleanser/Facewash accordingly to your skin type.. Step 2: Tone- The Body Shop Seaweed Oil Balancing Toner. ... . Step 3: Treat – Serum/Facial Oil/Essence contain useful nutrients — for your skin.. What is the body shop seaweed clarifying toner?This light, watery formula refreshes skin while removing any hidden grime. Skin is left feeling smooth and supple without being stripped of vital hydration. Now enriched with 96% natural-origin ingredients, our toner is formulated with a new seaweed active: royal sugar kelp from Brittany, France. What are the ingredients in Body Shop seaweed toner?Aqua, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Parfum, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Menthol, Propylparaben, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, ... |
