Green And Spring: Light Cleanser, Mild Toner & Reviving Face Mask

Green And Spring is a skin care brand inspired completely by the British Countryside. The products are created using herbs and flowers native to the British Isles and are free from parabens, SLS, SLES, PEGS, glycols, petrochemicals, synthetic colours and fragrances. None of the products nor the ingredients within them are tested on animals and all packaging is recyclable.

Everything about Green And Spring Appeals to me, even the packaging. Its simple but gorgeous and looks lovely left out 'on show'. I've been trying out a few products from the brand and thought it was about time I shared my thoughts

Light Cleanser* 300ml £28

I'm cleanser mad! Theres nothing I enjoy more than washing my face, sad and boring but true. The cleanser is a huge 300ml bottle complete with pump. The directions say to apply to face and neck with a cotton pad but as I do with all cleansers I apply it directly to my face, massage into the skin then remove with a muslin cloth and water. The cleanser is creamy and contains some brilliant ingredients - English chamomile and lavender to soothe, stimulating spearmint to reduce congestion and promote the release of toxins aswell as bilberry and comfrey extracts to help improve blood circulation and heal damaged skin.

The Light Cleanser removes make up well and leaves the skin looking and feeling clean. It hasnt caused me to break out at all and does have a soothing effect on the skin. I honestly dont think your skin type matters when it comes to this cleanser, its gentle enough even for the most sensitive of skins. The scent is spearminty but not overly so, it shouldnt annoy those you you who arent a lover of mint.

Mild Toner* 300ml £22

Just like the Light Cleanser, Mild Toner is in a 300ml bottle with a cute bird design and pump. You apply one pump to a cotton pad then sweep across the face and neck after cleansing (or after the mask if you've used it). The ingredients include - toning rose, moisture regulating cucumber and skin softening elderflower. I feel it would suit almost all skin types as it isnt astringent at all so you dont need to worry about that awful stinging tight face that some toners can cause but it isnt overly moisturising either so would work great for those with oily skin too.

Reviving Face Mask* 70ml £32

The face mask comes in a sturdy plastic jar with a burdy on the lid. :) Reviving Face Mask helps to brighten, tone and enliven the skin aswell as soften fine lines. Its a creamy texture and only a thin layer is needed so will last a long time. I always use masks after exfoliating as it clears dead skin cells and lets the mask do its job properly. After a few minutes the mask sinks into the dryer areas of my face and hardens slightly then after 15 minutes I wash it off with warm water and muslin cloth. Unlike most face masks it can be used under the eyes which is great as thats where most fine lines appear. I only have a few fine lines, usually when I first wake up so I didnt notice a huge difference concerning them as theres not much there to start with but it definitely makes my skin look brighter and healthier.

I had almost quit my search for a product that would help reduce my pore size, I was starting to think no such thing existed BUT I'm sure these three (mainly the mask) have helped in some way which is weird since they dont claim to rescue you from your pot holes.

All three products have my seal of approval. They all do what they say they will and even the packaging is spot on. Have you tried anything from Green And Spring?

Green And Spring products are available from the online site (link)

For reference my skin changes from week to week. My cheeks are dehydrated, I have an oily t-zone along with random dry patches and some sensitivity thrown in for good measure.

*PR sample

Review: 100% Organics Cleanser.

About The Brand:

100% Organics is a luxury skincare brand dedicated to creating high-performance products, with both skin health and emotional wellbeing in mind. Science working with nature to evolve a highly effective, performance-led natural skincare brand, are the principles behind 100% Organics.

100% Organics are one of only a handful of ranges worldwide to entirely use organic ingredients and it is the remarkable ingredients selected which makes this young and vibrant brand so distinctive. This oil-based range has been created to work in synergy with the skin, delivering the benefits of the theraputic ingredients directly into the deepest layers of the dermis. Using only non-comedogenic oils, 100% Organics products will not clog pores but will melt into the skin, providing deep and natural nourishment.

One of the natural wonder ingredients used in 100% Organics products is Tamanu Oil, which has been used for thousands of years by Pacific Islanders and has legendary healing, anti-aging and skin smoothing properties. As one of the first European companies to harness the power of this extraordinary seed, Tamanu Oill is truly sustainable and has been selected as it is naturally rich in Omega 6-3 and Calophyllic acid - Both amazing nutrients for the skin.

Designed to enhance all skin types, Products range from the everyday essentials such as the cleanser, toner, moisturiser and lip balm; intensive treatment products such as the anti-wrinkle and night creams through to the indulgent body butter. Each luxury product is a fusion of premium organic ingredients, all chosen for their affinity with the skin.

Developed by the Walsingham Clinic, a well-respected natural health centre and its team of expert practitioners in Cornwall, 100% Organics formulations have been created to not only improve skin on a daily basis but also to alleviate common skincare issues.

Clinic director and creator of 100% Organics, Angela Young Is passionate about the physical and emotional benefits of organic skincare. She truly believes that adopting an increasingly organic and natural lifestyle by cutting-down on chemical intake in all aspects of life is an important choice for wellbeing and the enviroment. With a young family, Whose health and happiness is at the heart of her motivation, Angela adopts a natural and organic lifestyle where ever possible and is keen to prove that there is no need to compromise in the search for skincare products that are healthy, benefical and luxurious. By starting with switching to organic skincare, this is an easy but important choice for personal wellbeing and of course, for the enviroment we all inhabit.

Angela kindly sent me a few products to try so I'm going to start with the cleanser..

Cleanser, 100ml - £29

'This cleanser was handmade on a Cornish farm. Its the perfect mix of 100% organic ingredients, including pure coconut, tea trea oils and delicate rose extracts' The first thing I noticed about the cleanser (apart from the gorgeous packaging) was the scent. After reading that it contains tea-tree oils I was almost dreading the smell but thankfully theres no tea-tree scent at all, its just a really lovely, calming, spa like scent. The main thing I love about this is the 'slip' its a balm texture and unlike alot of other cleansers, it doesnt fully dry/sink into the skin and allows you to do a good facial massage before removing.

Directions for use:

Apply to face and neck. Leave for 1-2 mins then rinse off with cotton wool using either toner or water.

I dont like removing cleanser with cotton wool so as usual, I've been using a wet mit or muslin cloth. A few days before I started using this cleanser, my cheeks felt so uncomfortable and sore because of the weather and from having the heating on almost constantly, I usually have quite oily skin so was nervous about using a balm but it has been a godsend and will definately be my cleanser of choice through the winter months. My skin and lashes feel conditioned after use and it also removes makeup which is great as having to use a seperate makeup remover puts me off from even trying a cleanser. If you have skin then you need this cleanser, I really couldnt say it would only be good for one or two skin types. I'm in my 20s, my mum is in her 40s and my nan is in her 60s..It worked for all of us.

100% Organics range is certified by the Soil Association.

None of the products are tested on animals and are all vegetarian friendly.

As an oil based range, containing no water, the products are highly concentrated so a little product goes a long way. A traditional cold process is used to extract the oils which ensures that the benefical qualities of the originating plants are preserved. (100% Organics toner is the only product to contain water)

The brand was only launched in 2010 and has already won Best New Luxury Bodycare Product for their Body Butter  at the UK Beauty Awards 2010.

Has anyone tried any products from this range?

xo

Products sent for review