I've never really thought to try any of the brand's other products until I moved to Dubai and a few of my skincare staples weren't so easily available here.
So recently I stocked up on the skincare moisture relaxing face mask, the skincare extra gentle cleansing foam, the benefiance wrinkle resist 24 day cream SPF 15 and benefiance wrinkle resist 24 night cream. I like to use skincare products quite a few times before writing a review to see how my skin reacts, so I've been using these for a while now and am suitably impressed (btw I have sensitive to dry skin that is also prone to breakouts, I know confusing right!)...
Moisture relaxing face mask: this is like silk for your face, the texture is divine and it smells delicious. I smother it on and really massage it into my face once a week and then leave for a good 15mins. It sinks in beautifully but doesn't get tight or dry completely like some masks which I love because I'm not a massive fan of 'can't move my face' masks. Avoid the eye area as this did sting slightly when I got close with my over eager application. I then wash off with warm water, although it's still wet enough that you could use a cotton pad / tissue if you wanted. And then TA DAAA! My face immediately feels soft, silky, hydrated and happy. Winner. I just wish it came in a bigger pot.
Benefiance day cream: this is quite a thick, heavy and almost waxy cream but it surprisingly sinks in quickly, with no oily residue or feel. It immediately makes my face feel lovingly moisturised- exactly what you need first thing in the morning! It's a great base for make up and keeps my skin moisturised all day. I like the fact it has an SPF in it and is not chalky in the slightest. Has it reduced my wrinkles? Who knows! But it feels nice :-) Have bought again.
Benefiance night cream: this is a totally different consistency to the day cream and is more like the silky texture of the mask. I love it, it feels like it's doing good things for my skin overnight and it also smells lovely and quite light- perfect for bedtime (I can't sleep if I can smell anything heavy, which is why me and the body shop's mango body butter didn't quite get in...) Again, is it preventing wrinkles? I couldn't say but it does feel lovely on my skin every night, is a joy to apply and sinks in immediately leaving no residue or sticky after feel. Am now on my third tub.
Last and, well, maybe least: extra gentle cleansing foam. I'm a devoted dermalogica ultracalming cleanser user and this is the first new cleanser I've tried for a while. I'm undecided. On the one hand I like how it lathers up with a small bit of water and it gives a great consistency to massage the skin. It removes almost all traces of mu and makes my face feel clean but a little tight and I haven't had any breakout just yet... On the other hand, it smells heavy like soap (urgh) and it takes a good amount of water and rubbing to wash off which makes my sensitive skin groan ever so slightly. Will def keep using until the end but not sure I'll purchase again.
Has anyone tried any other Shiseido products? Noticed sunscreens and make up? Love to hear what you think x
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