Liz Earle: Superskin Moisturiser & Superbalm

Following on from review of Liz Earle's Cleanse & Polish and Instant Boost Skin Tonic, here are my thoughts on the two other products I received...

♥ Superbalm

(£15.00 for 30g)

I was excited to try this as it's had great reviews on Makeup Alley and claims to be a multi-use product. Described as an emergency skin salve, this product is made from pure plant oils, natural waxes and shea butter (a more detailed ingredient list can be found here) and can be used for anything and everything. Lips, dry skin, cuticles, spots - Superbalm's ingredients soften and calm skin.

My first thought when I opened this was that I wasn't too keen on the smell. A quick scan of the ingredients and I put it down to it containing lavender essential oil. However, I wanted to see if it lived up to its claims so I used it anyway. I must say I've got used to the scent now and I no longer dislike it.

This product came along at a good time. I was suffering from a cold and wanted to see if it prevented my nose from becoming red, sore and raw; the inevitable result of continual contact with tissues. I applied this balm throughout the day and it really did soothe my skin and stopped the skin on my nose from becoming cracked and peeling, which is what usually happens to me after a cold.

I've also used this on my lips, my fiance's dry skin, my brows and my cuticles, and it has worked wonders. This is also available in a smaller 5g pot (priced at £4.50) which would be a great little essential to carry in your hand bag.

♥ Superskin Moisturiser

(£31.50 for a 50ml jar)
This is a rich, luxurious, fragrance-free cream, and although formulated to rejuvenate mature or dry skin (neither which I have) I've used this cream every night since receiving it and I love it. It continues to leave my skin feeling silky soft and noticeably plumper. Since using it I've actually started to like my makeup-free face, something which has never happened before! Due to the thick consistency, only a small amount is needed so I think this should last a while.

I truly love this cream but I only realised the price of it when I came to write this review. It's too pricey for me to continuously repurchase but I'll definitely be buying this again as a treat every once in a while.

Overall, I've loved my experience with Liz Earle and I'll be exploring the brand further on the search for more fantastic products.

Liz Earle: Cleanse & Polish and Instant Boost Skin Tonic

I was recently offered the opportunity to try some Liz Earle skincare products. As a student until very recently I've never spent more than £3 on a cleanser so I was looking forward to venturing into the land of luxury and discovering whether it was worth the extra cost. I'd heard good things about Liz Earle so I was so delighted when a box arrived with some beautifully packaged products. I've never been so excited about removing my makeup at the end of the day!

♥ Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

This method involves two phases:

Phase 1 - Cleansing: massage gently onto dry skin to purify, soften and stimulate the circulation.

Phase 2 - Polishing: rinse the muslin cloth in hand-hot water and wring out before polishing off the cream. Finish with a final rinse of cold water to help tighten pores.

The lotion itself is luxuriously thick and creamy with a lovely refreshing eucalyptus scent. Containing smoothing almond milk, rosemary to stimulate circulation, chamomile and skin softening coca butter, this is full of treats for your skin. This cleanser removed every trace of makeup, even stubborn eyeliner and mascara. My skin felt thoroughly cleansed and pure afterwards and I loved using a hot cloth to exfoliate.

After following the instructions and finishing by rinsing with cool water I was left with the softest skin I have ever felt in my life. I was so surprised and impressed by this I trotted off to my fiance and instructed him to stroke my face so he too could marvel over the wonder of this cleanser!

So this really does seem to do everything; it removes makeup, thoroughly cleanses, exfoliates and leaves baby soft skin. It's a joy to use!

A 100ml pump and 2 muslin cloths is priced at £12.75

♥ Instant Boost Skin Tonic

I must admit, except for a brief dabbling in my early teens, I've never used a toner after cleansing as I've never felt the need. However, if you are one to use toners then this could be for you.

With a soft floral scent, this tonic claims to revitalise, soothe and brighten skin. Containing organic aloe vera, cucumber and natural vitamin E this is full of natural goodness. This tonic is gentle on the skin being alcohol-free so it won't strip or sting the skin and it also claims to add a fine layer of moisture.

These products really did transform a usually tedious and mundane task into an enjoyable, pampering experience. I was also sent the Superskin Moisturiser and Superbalm which I shall be reviewing shortly.

What are your thoughts on Liz Earle products?

Lovely Lip Balms

Lip balms are my handbag and bedside-table essential. Here are my favourites...

♥ Carmex Cherry

As soon as Winter began, my lips began to suffer. Cold and windy weather paired with central heating meant my lips were left dry and chapped. This Carmex lip balm sorted them out in no time at all. It's cherry scent is delicious and it contains SPF 15 which is always a bonus. When applied to the lips this tingles and soothes simultaneously, a pleasant sensation. My lips are left feeling nourished and moisturised whenever I use this balm and it lasts well on the lips.

♥ Vaseline Rosy Lips

This tinted lip balm gives a soft pink glow to the lips. Containing rose and almond oil it also smells lovely. I used this religiously throughout summer, so now whenever I open it the scent takes me back to our time in Italy and our engagement. I love how smells can do that. It's a little tin of happy memories! Besides that, this gives some good protection to my lips when they're feeling on the dry side. The formulation means this isn't very long lasting on the lips and I wouldn't recommend it as a cure to chapped lips but it's a nice product to add a natural hint of colour to the lips.

♥ Bach's Rescue Balm

I love the packaging of this balm with the frosted glass pot and simple white lid. This has a really lovely soft, subtle scent derived from natural flower essences. With a similar formulation to Carmex, this balm is perfect for lips prone to dryness and chapping.

♥ Korres Lip Butter

This is highly pigmented lip balm that gives a berry-stained look to the lips (and cheeks if you wish). With a buttery smooth texture this leaves my lips feeling soft and hydrated. It's also available in all sorts of other gorgeous colours and flavours which I'm keen to try out.

What are your favourite lip balms?