My route through skin care brands has been determined by budget, location, and then temperamental skin.
When I was younger anything went, and worked very well, in my 20s I used Clinique, then about 12 years ago moved to Liz Earle – drawn in by the free samples dished out at Cowes Week one year.
It was love at first dab and sniff (I am very sensitive to smell and all the products smell divine to me) – and I was a devoted mail order customer, and was ecstatic when the brand became available firstly in the Duke of York’s Square shop and then John Lewis. In my mid 30’s rosacea reared its head, and my skin that previously glowed and was nonreactive to all products quickly became temperamental, flaky and glowed red at the slightest provocation – the Liz Earle Superskin moisturizer is the only non prescribed product I have found that will reliably calm it down.
I use Cleanse and Polish twice a day for most days of the year, and have a huge stack of muslin cloths gathered over the years. Because of the sensitivity I’ve avoided the seasonal limited Cleanse & Polish, but Ed bought me both for my birthday – the Sweet Orange & Mint (50ml/ £9.75) and the Pink Pepper & Mint (150ml / £20.75), both come with a cloth packaged in pretty cardboard tubes, which I wish that I had a use for as they are too pretty to not to keep.
The Sweet Orange & Mint is the winner, delightfully fragranced, delicate, but definite and beautifully girly and feminine, the pretty illustrations on the bottle appeal too. The Pink Pepper & Mint is far more delicate, and definitely more masculine, but I am still enjoying it and it is one for after the gym, or to help you wake up after a late night(I popped a blob on the back of my hand just now to remind myself of the fragrance, and the skin underneath is noticeably smoother and plumper having just absorbed it for a few minutes).
I am dropping hints for another bottle, or two, of the Sweet Orange & Mint in my Christmas stocking, and am quietly hoping that it might join the range permanently.
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I have tried the original and absolutely adored it. I would love to give the special editions a go too. It was however a little out of my price range for a while and I found that the Superdrug Vitamin E Cream Cleanser made for a fantastic dupe. Fab review!
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Treat yourself, the sweet orange one puts me in a good mood the second I use it! Good tip re the Superdrug product, by I am so nervous of changing what goes on my face in case my skin flares up.
Sweet orange and mint sounds like a wonderful fragrance, I’m totally convinced to give it a try. Thanks for sharing, I haven’t tried Liz Earle products before!
You will be addicted Alexis, I love them. Even the packaging is gentle and restful.
I’ve wanted to try these limited edition scents for ages! I think I’ll have to now! The packaging looks so pretty too.
I know I should not judge by the packaging, but it is so pretty. Puts me in a good mood first thing just looking at it.
i hear such nice things about these products, definitely want to try them!
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I love Liz Earle. Once you try them you will be with them for life!
Looks like a great product, might have to add to my christmas list!
Do it!
I have to admit I love cleanse and polish and I think this might just be my favourite limited edition yet! x
I just love that sweet orange and mint one! it is just glorious.
I have heard of Liz Earle but not yet gone on to purchase anything. I’ve heard about the TV show coming on BBC or ITV soon where she shares recipes for improving skin from the inside. I will be watching that. Thanks for your review
You will be addicted. Such good skin care products.
I have never tried anything from Liz Earle, but these sound gorgeous!
Once you start using them you cannot go back
I would love to try out these products. Looks great.
they are addictive!
I’ve never heard of this product before, but it looks really nice and I think I’ll add it to the list of things I need to buy.
I an such a Liz Earle junkie! Love the products.
It clearly sounds like these products are great.I have dry sensitive skin so maybe its time I checked them out.
I’d give them a try Nayna! They are super soothing.
I am a huge cleanse and polish fan but I’ve never tried one of the limited edition ones – I really want one now!
Get the sweet orange and mint one. It is wonderful
Me too! I have been dropping some not so subtle hints about the new Liz Earle products so hopefully they will appear under my xmas tree lol!
Fingers crossed. I tore out pages from the catalogue, drew huge great arrows on them and left them sitting in Ed’s in tray!
I really do need to start a proper skin care routine before it’s too late. I have a combination of dry, spot prone skin (sucks I know).
I really recommend it. Good skin care is an investment isn’t it?
I’m loving the new packaging! The sweet orange and mint sounds fabulous xxx
It is amazing. And so so pretty!
I have never tried Liz Earle products but these look gorgeous! Kaz x
Oh wow what pretty packaging. I have never used this brand. The sweet orange and mint sounds divine!
I wanted to buy these last night but they had sold out in my Boots, the orange and mint one smells absolutely divine, I did manage to grab the tester to try.
I have never heard of this brand before. Will have to look out for it.
My mum LOVES Liz Earle – I know she would really appreciate it.
Shame she won’t be able to get it till Feb as she’s away but she will adore this.
Thanks for sharing Helen
Charlotte