Review (2/5): I don’t do silicones (and petrolatum)
I heard a lot of good things about this brand but after trying it / seeing the ingredients list I wasn’t too happy. My favorite is the moisture essence with 100% plant based squalane. It doesn’t have anything else and that is the only product I don’t mind using on my skin. It doesn’t have any offensive scents and odors, and I like the way it makes my skin feel. That product is 5 stars for me. However, the other two, Skin Refiner and Moisture Boost, I am not sold on because of the ingredients. When I first used the skin refiner I loved how it felt - goes on smoothly, glides through my skin, and melts into it like butter. I looked at the ingredients only to see that it is, of course, filled with silicone (siloxane and petrolatum). I should have looked at it first before trying. I know studies may have shown that silicones are ok for skin, but for me personally I just don’t want that on my face. As for the petrolatum, that is something I just don’t want anywhere near my skin! While I loved the way it felt I didn’t feel good about the stuff in it. The skin refiner also made my skin itchy and tingly, even though I tried on three separate occasions, so I had to stop using it. The good thing about these products is they are fragrance free. Overall, I just did not like the two out of three items. I posted a list of the ingredients for anyone who needs to refer to it.