A VERY LONG POST: BODY SHOP NATRULIFT SKIN CARE LINE

I’ve been using Body Shop Natrulift skin care line religiously these past few weeks, from toner, Cleanser, facial wash, Day and Night Cream, to serum. So, now I think it’s time to do my reviews on them.

Uhm, My mom told me not to use “anti-aging” cream at my young age. According to some people in the Earth, this product is most suitable for women in their late 20s, 30s or 40s. But because of internet and the power of google --- the brain I never had--- I learned that using Anti-aging products can be use, at my age, to prevent signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines. What a relief! 

Moving on…

(About the product, tips and instruction are not originally from me, source: http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk)

NATRULIFT FIRMING DAY CREAM

About the product:

Skin feels firmer and hydrated, wrinkles appear softer. Moisturises for up to 12 hours. For signs of ageing.

Has a temporary lifting effect: skin is plumper and hydrated. Enriched with pomegranate seed oil and Community Trade brazil nut oil. The pomegranate seed oil we use in our firming skin care range comes from pomegranates that are organically grown and hand-harvested by farmers in south-east Turkey. To retain their natural goodness the seeds are cold-pressed. The oil that’s extracted is organically certified.

Tips: Apply after serum as part of your daily skin care regime.

Instruction: Massage into skin in a circular motion.

Price: Php 1625.00

My review:

I’m a type of girl who doesn’t see scented products as a big NO NO… As long as it works, I could live with that. This product is scented but believe me, the scent is nothing but good. It wasn’t the kind of creams that would slap your nose like those grandma’s scented creams. Actually, I think that the smell of this cream is simply gorgeous.  

For texture’s sake, the texture is very creamy. You can get a little goes a long way with this. I think this tube would last me a long time.

In additional, this cream does a good job is making your skin soft and smooth. (especially when you’re using the entire skin care line).

For the cons, I wouldn't think it’s a big con for others but for me, yes. Since it is enriched with pomegranate seed oil and Community Trade Brazil nut oil, you really can get a lot of oils with these. Haha! It feels like the oils (for moisturizing) are too heavy for my skin. It makes my skin looks greasy… that is why I don’t really use this with Serum. But, if you have a dry skin, oh you should really really get this one for yourself.

Now, let me tell you about the temporary lifting effect or the skin being plumper. I wasn’t sure I’ve seen or felt that. I do have few wrinkles on my forehead and so far, it looks exactly the same before I had this product. But, I’m not telling you that this is totally a worthless product. I’ve been using it only for weeks, I haven’t even used a half of it so I can’t tell you yet. So if you’re looking for a product that would do instant job, go get a botox.

**NOTE: Glad I had this during cold season; don’t have to worry about looking greasy as my skin absorbs this easily. But beware, never use this during hot weather/season**

PROS:

>Makes skin soft and smooth

>Smells good

>Texture is very creamy. Little goes a long way

>Good moisturizer

>Feels amazing after hours of applying this cream--- when your skin absorbs the product (at first, it will give you a heavy oily greasy feeling hahaha!)

>It’s organic

CONS

>Expensive (for me? ;p)

>Can makes skin greasy (depends on skin type)

>If you hate products on tube, you’ll hate this.

NATRULIFT FIRMING NIGHT CREAM

About the product:

Skin feels firmer and hydrated, wrinkles appear softer. Moisturises for up to 12 hours. For signs of ageing.

Has a temporary lifting effect: skin is plumper and hydrated. Enriched with pomegranate seed oil and Community Trade brazil nut oil. The pomegranate seed oil we use in our firming skin care range comes from pomegranates that are organically grown and hand-harvested by farmers in south-east Turkey. To retain their natural goodness the seeds are cold-pressed. The oil that’s extracted is organically certified.

Tips: Apply after serum as part of your evening skin care regime.

Instruction: Massage into skin in a circular motion.

Price: Php 1795.00 

My review:

If you’re sleeping in an air-conditioned room, you wouldn’t have any problems with these. In fact, I’m quite sure that you’ll fall inlove with this just like me. The best part is when you wake up in the morning, look at yourself in the mirror and you’ll see a glowing you. Otherwise, this would be a nightmare. Again, the oils can be too much for you to handle

PROS:

>Makes skin really soft and smooth

>Brightens your skin 

CONS

>Comes in tube

>Expensive

NIGHT AND DAY CREAM

I like that they use a darker color for night cream so you could recognize easily which is which.

Natrulift Day Cream looks yellowish while Night cream is white.

NATRULIFT FIRMING SERUM

About the product:

Leaves skin feeling firmer and more toned. For signs of ageing.

Has a temporary lifting effect: skin is plumper and hydrated. Enriched with pomegranate seed oil and Community Trade brazil nut oil. The pomegranate seed oil we use in our firming skin care range comes from pomegranates that are organically grown and hand-harvested by farmers in south-east Turkey. To retain their natural goodness the seeds are cold-pressed. The oil that’s extracted is organically certified.

Tips: Use morning and evening as part of your daily skin care regime. Apply after toner.

Instruction: Apply in a circular motion. Use morning and evening before moisturising.

Price: Php 1950.00 (Please correct me if I am wrong, I saw this on their website and it’s only $7 while other are like $9)

My review:

I think serums are more concentrated than creams. So, yes if you can’t afford to buy two creams (day and night) maybe, you could buy this na lang.

Compared to day cream, this feels much lighter on skin. But I choose to use this on evening before my night cream. I’ve been putting lots of products on mornings so I don’t want to add more burdens on my skin. Though, this is just for skin care, I still believe that anything that is too much is way no better. Oh well, nothing really special about this. For the price, actually, I think you could just skip this if you’re using day and night cream already. 

PROS:

>Light on skin

>Smells good

>Organic

>Comes in a pump

>makes skin soft

>does not deliver sticky feeling

>In my opinion, you could use this as substitute if you can’t afford to buy day and night cream. It’s much cheaper than buying 2 creams right?

CONS

>Expensive

NOTE: NATRULIFT FIRMING DAY CREAM, NIGHT CREAM AND SERUM ARE BEST USE DURING COLD SEASON. 

NATRULIFT SOFTENING CREAM CLEANSER

About the product:

Cleanses and refreshes for a softer-looking complexion. For signs of ageing.

Has a temporary lifting effect: skin is plumper and hydrated. Enriched with pomegranate seed oil and Community Trade brazil nut oil. The pomegranate seed oil we use in our firming skin care range comes from pomegranates that are organically grown and hand-harvested by farmers in south-east Turkey. To retain their natural goodness the seeds are cold-pressed. The oil that’s extracted is organically certified.

Tips: Use morning and evening as part of your daily skin care regime. Follow with Natrulift Softening Toner.

Instruction: Apply with fingertips using circular motions, then remove with cotton wool or a muslin cloth. If product gets into eyes, rinse with clean water.

Price: Php 1025.00 

My review:

I was surprised that I was actually using this the wrong way. Haha. I was using this like Pond’s Cold Cream because it thought it works like that. And indeed, it works like that. It removes my makeup instantly. Take note, I used this “before” washing my face. But the instruction says I have to use this before toner. So, I’ll try to interchange them tonight. Gosh, now I’m worried. You know why? Because whenever I put this on my face it feels like it’s burning my face! I can’t stand the feeling that’s why after removing all my makeup, I have to wash my face na. Oh gosh, if I’m doing it the other way, I would have to endure the pain.  Then see if toner could ease the pain just like the facial wash.

Oh well, but so far, I’m inlove with these. Superb in removing my makeup. Makes my skin feels softer, smoother and cleaner than ever! Yes, my favorite product in Natrulift skin care line!

Click HERE to see my first review on this.

 PROS:

>It does what it supposed to do

>Makes skin feels SOFTER, SMOOTHER AND CLEANER!

CONS

>Expensive

NATRULIFT SOFTENING TONER

About the product:

Clarifies and refreshes for a softer-looking complexion. For signs of ageing.

Has a temporary lifting effect: skin is plumper and hydrated. Enriched with pomegranate seed oil and Community Trade brazil nut oil. The pomegranate seed oil we use in our firming skin care range comes from pomegranates that are organically grown and hand-harvested by farmers in south-east Turkey. To retain their natural goodness the seeds are cold-pressed. The oil that’s extracted is organically certified.

Tips: Use morning and evening after cleansing as part of your daily skin care regime. Follow with Natrulift Firming Serum.

Instruction: Apply to a cotton pad and sweep over face after cleansing.

Price: Php 1250.00 

My review:

Doing a great job as a toner! Another fave of mine! My last step of cleansing. Leaves my skin amazingly clean!  I never go to sleep without applying toner, oh yes, you have to make sure that your face is totally 100% clean from makeup and dirt. 

PROS

>Makes skin soft and smooth

>Leaves skin amazingly clean

CONS

>Expensive

NATRULIFT SOFTENING FACIAL WASH

About the product:

Softly cleanses and refreshes for a velvety-looking complexion. For signs of ageing.

Has a temporary lifting effect: skin is plumper and hydrated. Enriched with pomegranate seed oil and Community Trade brazil nut oil. The pomegranate seed oil we use in our firming skin care range comes from pomegranates that are organically grown and hand-harvested by farmers in south-east Turkey. To retain their natural goodness the seeds are cold-pressed. The oil that’s extracted is organically certified.

Tips: Use morning and evening as part of your daily skin care regime. Follow with Natrulift Softening Toner.

Instruction: Gently massage onto face in a circular motion. Rinse with water. If product gets into eyes, rinse with clean water.

Price: Php 995.00

My review:

I started using stieva-a so yes, my face is suffering from lot of pains in peeling. I usually use my St. Ives Blemish and Blackhead control facial wash during evening but the hell, it’s so painful. Glad I had Body Shop Facial Wash with me. It’s so mild and makes my skin really soft. Though, I don’t feel like it cleanses as much as my St. Ives. 

For my first review on this, click HERE

Sorry for the long post. But hope this helps.

If you wouldn't mind spending Php 8,000+ for skin care products, then you should try this.. Overall, they're good products for skin.. and besides, it's Body shop!  A brand you could trust your skin with. Right ladies? ;p

Oh by the way, if you're wondering if i purchased everything with my own money,, the answer is NO. Haha. 
I won a giveaway contest from ms. PHOEBEANN's sweet November
Thanks again for giving me the chance to try this products...
CLICK HERE
 

BODY SHOP CLEANSER VS POND'S COLD CREAM

Originally, my plan was to make a review on Body Shop Natrulift Cleanser. When I was looking for my cotton pad, I accidentally saw my Pond’s Cold Cream. I remember how I used to love it. It’s so affordable and works in removing make-up. But, this past few days I was really not into using it. Why? Because I fell inlove with my Body Shop Natrulift Cleanser.

To show you the reason why, I decided to do a “Sophie Magic Pink Cream Test.” For your info, Sophie magic pink cream is the longest lasting make-up I had. It stays amazingly the whole day. So, I decided to test which cleanser can remove my pink cream.

I put the same amount of sophie magic pink cream at the back of my hands and let it dry for few minutes.

 

First to test, POND’S COLD CREAM!

Get ready Pond’s Cold Cream.

I put quite good amount of product at the back of my hands. You can see that it has a thick consistency.

 Wipe it off and tada…

 

Almost all the magic cream’s gone now! Though you can still see some “pinkness,” but it’s quite acceptable. What I hate about this product (during the test) is the greasy looking after the product has been wiped off. Look, it’s shiny! I remember how I hate the feeling of oiliness in my face (during application) but no worries, because once you’ve washed your face, it will be gone.

Oh I’m excited to do the 2^nd test using BODY SHOP NATRULIFT CLEANSER

 I did the same with 1^st test. Put generous amount of the product at the back of my hands. If you notice, the consistency of this is more liquid compared to Pond’s Cold Cream. 

 Spreads it.And wiped off.

 

  And TADA!

100% gone! Amazing right? Plus, no shines! I’m inlove with this product! (except for the price!) And it’s amazing! It’s my favorite product in their Natrulift Skincare Range.

So, the winner in “SOPHIE MAGIC PINK CREAM TEST” is BODY SHOP NATRULIFT… 

  Left: Pond's Cold Cream (shines and still has sophie magic pink cream)

Right: Body Shop Natrulift Cleanser

Oh well, but I still love POND’S COLD CREAM… because it’s affordable! If you’re not actually using lots of make-up or long lasting make-up, I would recommend this as it’s still good in removing make-up. I still remember how good this is in removing my Maybelline Waterproof Mascara.

PROS AND CONS

POND’S COLD CREAM

PROS

>Very affordable, Approximately Php100. (I forgot na!;p)

> 1 jar lasts me a long time!

> Wash off with water and it will leave your skin amazingly clean, smooth and soft.

>AFFORDABLE.. AGAIN! ;P

CONS

>The smell! I hate the strong scent.

>The moment you applied it on your face, it feels oily, heavy and waxy. You have to get used to it. Haha. But wash it off with water and the shines and all will disappear.

Some people might find products in tube… uhm… unhygienic. If you’re quite sensitive, use spatula or cotton buds. Or just make sure you have clean hands. And never double dip your hands. Get as much as product as you want and put it on your face. It’s okay if you put too many products. I don’t mind wasting as they are affordable rather than dipping my hands again. LOL!

BODY SHOP NATRULIFT CLEANSER

PROS

>Unlike pond’s cold cream, it comes in a pump. I don’t like wasting product on this one lol! Discrimination! Who cares? It’s more expensive. Hahaha!

>Love the scent. It’s mild! (Basta, it’s hard to describe! ;p)

>Makes my skin soft and smooth and super clean

>Anti-aging!

CONS

>Expensive, Php 1025.

>WARNING: The 1^st time I apply this product, I was really panicking. It hurts like hell. It feels like it’s burning my skin hahaha! But, you’ll get use to it… I hope so ;p

The Body Shop Natrulift Softening Facial Wash

Since its summer break, I have all the time in the world to blog! Yey!

After few days of using this, I think I’m now ready to give my review on The Body Shop Natrulift Facial Wash. 

 

 This facial wash comes in their Natrulift skincare line, which uses pomegranate extract as a natural alternative to retinol--in essence, it reduces the signs of skin aging in the most natural way possible. I’ll be reviewing other products in this line when I’m ready.

At first, I hesitate on using the products in their skincare line because I’m still young to have fine lines though, admittedly, I do have wrinkles now. After consulting some people regarding using Anti-aging products at my young age, I decided to give it a try.

This facial wash comes in 100ml tube which is good enough for the price. Most facial wash nowadays come in 100g products. I don’t really like products that use grams instead of ml because you don’t really know how much products are inside the tube.  (except for water, as 1grams=1 ml, because density is 1).

One thing I notice about this range is that they all have the same scent. I’m pretty lame in describing scents so yes, I can’t explain how it smells but I really do like the smell. Compared to other products this one smells light which I like. I can’t say it smells like pomegranate since I haven’t even seen pomegranate since birth lol!

Body shop says,

“Minimize the signs of aging and create a velvety-looking complexion with a softly-cleansing and refreshing facial wash.”

Key ingredients

Brazil nut oil -Moisturizes and helps to leave skin feeling soft.

Glycerin -Is an effective moisturizer which helps improve softness and maximize hydration.

I would say that this is an effective facial wash. It cleanses just like other facial washes in the market.  Though, what I like  most about this product is how it made my skin feels softer after washing. Most facial wash leaves a tight feeling in my face but this one, it doesn’t. It feels great that I can’t help myself but to touch my skin and feels how incredibly softer it was after washing. 

For “minimize the signs of aging” effect, I can’t still tell you  how effective this product is as I don’t have fine lines to see the result. But, i notice that it doesn't help minimize the appearance of my wrinkles.

Overall, I wouldn’t think this is an A+++ product but yes, it’s a good buy especially if don’t mind spending money for skincare… but I do… so yes, I would still think if I would repurchase this one. It’s quite expensive for my taste. Though, when this runout, maybe I would look for a good substitute for this. Since I started using Anti-aging products, I decided to continue using anti-aging products to “prevent” wrinkles and fine lines. I’m eyeing Olay products.

PROS:

>Cleanses

>Smells good

>Leaves skin amazingly softer than before

CONS

>Expensive
>Does not minimize the appearance of my wrinkles "SO FAR".. let's see after emptying this tube ;p

PRICE: Php 995.00 at The Body Shop

Rate: 4/5

Would I repurchase: It’s a good product but yes, I’m cheap so maybe not. Maybe, I’ll just look for an alternative. 

At the back, peel off the label to see the ingredients

Giveaway from Phoebe Ann, recent purchase and Sophie Martins!

Yesterday, I received my goodie bag from Ms. Phoebe Ann. So, let me show you my prizes from Phoebe’s giveaways.

Toner, Php 1250 ; Facial wash, Php 995 ; Cleanser, Php 1025  ; Day Cream, Php 1625 ; Night, Php 1795 ; Serum, Php 1950

I was happy to have this 'coz i know there's no way i could afford to have all this stuffs.
She also include this on the package,

 

Isn’t she adorable? She’s the sweetest!

Oh, just want to update you with my recent purchase.

I bought St. Ives Facial wash and Lip ice this morning.

Here’s my St. Ives Fresh skin: Facial Cleaner

Price: Php 165.00 at Watsons

I already tried this today. It reminds me of Olay Total effects Facial wash because the consistency of this facial wash is like a cream/ hair conditioner. If you tried that, you know what I mean. LOL! Does not deliver tightening feeling afterwash. Although, I was hesitant that this would really removes makeup. So, after washing my face, I tried to clean my face with toner. Take a look!

 See? Does not remove my makeup very well. Oh well, this disappoints me. Although, I still love St. Ives Facial Scrub. I might give other variant of St. Ives a try. There are lots to choose from. 

And looks who’s jealous with Lip Ice. It’s me! I’m so jealous and decided to purchase one for myself. I bought Sheer Color since Pammy likes this. I already tried this and so far, I like it. Let’s see how far this lippie will go. Like to love? Maybe. What do you think? 

I’ll be reviewing everything someday when I'm ready ;p

Ohh, here’s another! I’m selling SOPHIE MARTINS. I’ve seen the bags and wallets! They’re adorable. For more info kindly message me. I’ll be posting their brochures too! Thanks!