What They Say:
"A light refreshing blend of fragrant and toning
essential oils, anti-oxidant and collagen stimulating herbal extracts, combined
with moisture boosting hyaluronic acid. Recommended for all skin types."
RRP: $20.95 (45ml) – Available from Neal’s Yard Remedies
What I Say:
Having never before tried any products from Neal’s Yard
Remedies I decided to look into the brand, and discovered that it was
established over thirty years ago. The company started as an all-natural
apothecary, and was based in Neal’s Yard in a corner of Covent Garden in the
heart of London. Neal’s Yard Remedies has the largest certified organic range
of skin care products in the UK, and nearly every one of the products is handmade
in the company’s eco-factory in Dorset, England, using home grown and
sustainably sourced, certified organic ingredients. And now the products are
available in Australia too!
Neal’s Yard Frankincense Hydrating Facial Mist is 98% organic, and
contains organic herbal extracts of gotu kola, mahonia and calendula with pure
frankincense and neroli oils, which are to tone, refresh and rejuvenate. And of
course it is made without using synthetic fragrances, colours, parabens,
phthalates, propylene glycol, mineral oils, silicones, which I do like the
sound of.
The instructions says to shake well before use, and then close eyes and
lightly spritz over your skin, either before or after applying makeup.
The first time I used it, I kept pumping and pumping the spray and
nothing came out, so I was starting to get a little disappointed, but suddenly
it worked. Big smile!
It has a spicy scent, which is a little too strong for my liking, but as
it is coming from the natural ingredients, it is still very nice and natural,
and it does fade once the mist has absorbed into the skin.
The Hydrating
Facial Mist comes in such lovely packaging with a two-toned purple box, and
inside reveals a simple but lovely apothecary style blue glass bottle with a silver pump. It is
definitely too nice to be put away in the bathroom cabinet.
Spraying the mist onto the face feels nice and refreshing, and it really
does leave the skin feeling soft and refreshed. It works brilliantly as a toner
after cleansing your face, but it is also fantastic as a hydrating spray to use
during the day over your makeup when your skin needs a pick-me-up and your
makeup needs to be revitalised. And when I have been out for a walk with my
dogs in the cold and I come home and my face is blushed from the cool winds, it
is fantastic to soothe skin, and I can only imagine that it will be just as
perfect come summer and the skin is a little dehydrated and needs to cool down
from being outside in the sun.
Although the bottle
is small with just 45ml, at $20.95, I still find it reasonable priced
considering it is such a high quality product made from almost nothing but
natural organic ingredients. And besides, it is so concentrated that just 2-3
small sprays is more than sufficient, so the bottle will last you a while.
What I Like:
- The gorgeous packaging and the blue glass bottle
with the pump
- That it is made from 98% organic ingredients and
doesn’t contain chemical nasties including synthetic fragrances, colours, parabens,
phthalates, propylene glycol, mineral oils, or silicones.
- It is very
hydrating and feels soothing on the skin
- Multi-functional and can be used both as a
toner, a hydrating spritz during the day, and on top of makeup.
What I don’t like:
- The Spicy scent is a little too strong for my personal liking
All in all, this is a lovely hydrating spray and I will
certainly enjoy using it. As for repurchasing, I have already seen that there
is also a White Tea version available, so I will definitely be checking that
one out, thinking that the scent may be a little less spicy.
*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and has
been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
Have you ever heard of Neal’s Yard Remedies? Are you concerned
with the use of chemicals in your skincare? Do you use a toner or maybe a
facial spritzer? Which one is your favourite?
I'm always on the lookout for toning water - in Japan, it is an essential skincare product. Thanks for sharing!! :)
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Thanks a lot. I must try to use a toner more frequently, lol!!! And I love Japan, so hope I can go back one day!
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