What they say:
Shaanta Night Balm is an
ultra moisturising, non-greasy product that provides intense hydration. It's
perfect for mature, dehydrated and dry skin. Potent antioxidants and novel
ingredients treat skin at the cellular level, increasing its own ability to
create hydration. A noticeable difference in skin texture, elasticity and
suppleness is to be expected. Natural ingredients include Indian Gooseberry,
ginko biloba and gotu kola.
RRP: $120 (50ml) - Available from Be in AWE and select beauty salons.
What I say:
This is the first product I have used from the Be in Awe brand, so
I did a little research into the company and was instantly impressed reading
that the products are free from parabens, propylene glycol, SLS, SLES,
formaldehyde releasers and artificial fragrances. I love knowing that I am not
drowning my skin with damaging chemicals and parabens. And the fact that the
products are based on Ayurvedic studies sounds very interesting too. And I’ll
give even more bonus points because it is both Australian owned and made!
The cream comes in a matte black pump canister, which is so sleek,
and I really love that it is black, it is such a nice change to the usual white
packaging of most products. The cream has a removable lid, and has a pump,
which I also really love as it is so much more hygienic than both jars and
tubes. On the other hand, some products in pump bottles are impossible to
completely empty, so if this will be the case, only time will tell.
The cream has a thick consistency, and having combination skin, prone to breakouts, I was a little worried that
this cream would be too rich for my skin, and consequently make my skin break
out. But I didn’t need to worry, as that has not been the case at all. In fact,
it has been almost like it has had a balancing effect, as my skin seems to be
feeling less greasy.
At night, when I applied this after
cleansing, and I found that I needed two pumps of the
cream for my face. The cream instantly absorbed, actually
almost too quick, so you really have to work fast at smoothing it in, or it is
absorbed before you know it. And unlike many other night creams, it doesn’t
leave
behind any greasy feeling, but instantly leaves my skin is left soft, smooth and very moisturised, and looking healthy,
In the morning my skin feels great and
looked good, and is not oily like I get with many concentrated some night
products.
The cream has a somewhat strange scent, which is very hard to
explain. But knowing that it does not contain artificial fragrances, at least I
know that it is a natural scent that comes from the natural ingredients used in
the cream. I can’t say that I’m in love with this scent, and can easily imagine
that it would put others off. But on the other hand I can certainly tolerate
the scent, - and hubby didn’t comment on it either, which he usually does when
things are too strong scented, so it can’t have been too bad!! And the scent
does start to fade as soon as the cream has absorbed into the skin.
At $120 for 50ml it is not cheap, but as only a very little cream
is needed, it will last you for quite a while.
All in all, it is a lovely moisturiser, and for once, a night
cream has actually agreed with my combination skin, so I have thoroughly
enjoyed using it, and I’ll be sure to check out other products in the Be in Awe
range.
Have you tried any of the products in the Be in Awe product range?
What’s your preferred night cream?
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