SKOON GEL-TO-GO CLEANSER +MAKE-UP REMOVER {REVIEW}

SKOON

 is a home grown South African skincare brand and one that has

impressed me thus far, with the two products, that I have reviewed.

As I have made clear on my blog, so many times, my preferred

format for a cleanser is either a milk or cream cleanser, 

call me "Old School" but nothing beats the comforting feel a 

cream cleanser gives whilst either removing your make-up

or just cleansing away the pollution of the day.

I generally prefer to do a double cleanse, 1st cleanse is with a 

face wash/balm or oil type cleanser and then I go in with a

 milk or cream to give my skin the perfect double cleanse.

However with this

SKOON GEL-TO-MILK Cleanser + Make-Up Remover

I chose to use it as my 1st and 2nd cleanse, if the quantity in the sachet

allows for it.

This all-in-one cleanser and makeup remover

goes from a soft gel to milky fluid the moment you add water, 

soothing while cleansing. 

It's a foam-free, jelly cleanser that claims to soothe extra-dry

 or sensitive skin.

It removes make-up without ‘stripping’ vital oils and is

Fragrance free.

How to Use:

Can be used both AM & PM

Massage small amount of cleanser into skin. 

Dip fingers into water and continue to massage milky gel to uplift 

any residual makeup. 

Final step, splash with water and SKOON recommends that you

 wipe with a muslin facecloth to remove any excess cleanser 

and leave skin smooth and polished.

Unfortunately I was only able to get one application from my sample

yet it was just enough for me to form an opinion.

Whilst the gel to milk cleanser was pleasant to use and it did remove my

light make-up and didn't strip my skin, it didn't really impress me enough

 to say much more on the product and it's not one I would personally

 go onto purchase.

Thankfully the use of the sample did prevent me from dropping

over R450 on a rather small 100mls of cleansing product.

SKOON

GEL-TO-MILK CLEANSER

 + MAKE-UP REMOVER

30/100ml

R

229.95/469.95

SKOON is available online

or from selected retailers:

Woolworths

SUNDAY SAMPLE

I'm on the hunt for a different cream/milky cleanser and I thought

 I would give this 

GEL-TO-MILK Cleanser a try from the local brand

SKOON

and what a better way to try than in the form of a sample.

Often a sample quantity is enough for me to judge whether I like

 it or not.

Having reviewed two of SKOON'S products previously, I have high

hopes for this one, as the other two I can highly recommend.

If you would like to read those reviews click on the links below

SKOON OH! SHERBET EXFOLIATING MASK

SKOON RUBY MARINE OVERNIGHT HYDRATING FACE MASK

Check back next Sunday to see how I got on with my 3rd

 SKOON skincare product review.

 

SKOON. RUBY MARINE OVERNIGHT HYDRATING FACE MASK {REVIEW}

I'm rather late with posting my review on this face mask from

the South African skincare brand SKOON.

SKOON.

Kind. 

Clean. 

Scientific. 

The SKOON. brand is all about having your cake 

and eating it! 

They are committed to the best nature has to offer. 

They believe in science. 

Most of all they give you “clean” beauty for a healthy skin.

And they think skincare should be a ridiculously good-feeling ritual – 

so they say yes to natural scent!

Having thoroughly enjoyed their OH SHERBET! Exfoliating Mask recently

read my review here

 I have high hopes for this

RUBY OVERNIGHT Hydrating Face Mask

The aim of this face mask is to ultimately give a moisture top up for 

all skin types and boost overnight hydration.

Its formulation promises to both soothe and hydrate your skin whilst

 you sleep. 

It protects against winter dry skin and improves skin barrier,

especially for dull, sensitive skins.

 This dream combo of super-soothing, moisture boosting hyaluronic acid 

in a velvet base of Vanilla, African Shea, Wildflower Honey

 and Marula Oil will work during the night.

Infused with Wakame Extract and Hyaluronic Acid to entrap water molecules

 on the surface of the skin.

Smooth a generous layer of overnight hydrating mask onto clean or 

moisturised skin. 

Alternatively, blend a small scoop of mask with a dollop of moisturiser 

in the palm of your hand and smooth over face and neck.

N.B.

In summer the texture of RUBY MARINE may slightly soften and be slightly

 harden in colder temperatures.

Like no other mask that I have ever felt or applied, it is different and not

the "norm" in masking terms.

This thick pink buttery mask had a divine vanilla fragrance and was easy

to apply.

I found this mask to sit on the skin and create a barrier rather than 

being absorbed into my skin, so therefore it felt quite greasy, which I 

didn't really mind, as it was an overnight product,

 but I could imagine more oily/combination skins may not enjoy.

This could also double-up as the perfect defense balm to protect skin 

against extreme cold or drying out during sport.

This mask comes in 2 sizes and I opted for the smaller 15ml size

 and was surprised at how many applications this little pot gave,

so I would recommend that you try this size first.

The next morning my skin certainly felt softer and overall this mask

has found a place in my "Masking" wardrobe of products.

SKOON 

RUBY MARINE 

OVERNIGHT HYDRATING

 FACE MASK

15/30ml

R

325/560

SKOON is available from Woolworths,

ARC Store, Superbalist, Wellness Warehouse,

Foschini

BEAUTY PRODUCTS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW {APRIL 2022}

Yes it's another "Currently Under Review" post and it also means that 

we are a quarter way through 2022 and that's scary.

This month I have 2 skincare items, a hair product and a make-up item.

I was lucky recently in that I had a "cosmetic mule" that was coming

through Istanbul Airport Duty Free and was able to bring me a 

couple of beauty products.

Sadly the majority of things I wanted were Out of Stock!

L-R

LIVING PROOF

RESTORE

PERFECTING SPRAY

I have previously reviewed 2 or 3 products from the USA brand

Living Proof and loved them both, in fact their Dry Shampoo is the 

absolute best and I have several back-ups, as I really don't want

to run out. To read my reviews

This wasn't on my Duty Free Shopping List, but due to so many

items on my list being Out of Stock and thanks to Whatsapp video I

 spotted this in a reduced basket.

I'm excited to try this Detangling/Heat Protecting/Strengthening

Smoothing Spray and I hope it won't disappoint.

* NOW POSTED *

To read my full review

NARS

BLUSH/BRONZER DUO

Other than recently receiving a NARS Lip Pencil in a recent Beauty

Advent Calendar (which I haven't tried yet) this is my only

other NARS product that I own. 

Again this was a Duty Free request along

with their CLIMAX Mascara, which was sadly out of stock.

This Duo contains their most popular and Iconic

Orgasm Blusher and Laguna Bronzer.

Do I need anymore Blushers & Bronzers? NO, but I couldn't pass

by the chance of these 2 in the one palette.

However any one that has this Duo will know just how small the pans

are and to be honest I'm extremely disappointed in the sizing,

hopefully the product itself will make up for the size.

Check back soon to find out.

* NOW POSTED *

 To read my full review

ELEMIS

DYNAMIC RESURFACING

FACIAL PADS

I have had my eye on these resurfacing pads from ELEMIS for sometime

 now and I finally have my chance to try them thanks to ELEMIS recently

 sending me a collection of Skin Wellness Essentials and as I have said

a zillion times a resurfacing/exfoliating/scrub type product is a vital

part of everyones skincare regime.

I have many ELEMIS product reviews over on my blog, so if you would

like to know which products I recommend then Click Here

* NOW POSTED *

To read my full review

SKOON. 

RUBY MARINE

OVERNIGHT HYDRATING

MASK

This face mask from SKOON. caught my eye on the WOOLWORTHS

 website recently and being less 25% and me being in need of a

 Hydrating Face Mask

(I wasn't really needing one)

I have reviewed their 

OH SHERBET! EXFOLIATING MASK

which I really enjoyed.To read my full review

So I added the smaller 15ml size to my cart, however considering this

was less 25% it was still pricey for only 15mls of product.

SKOON. you had better impress me big time......

* NOW POSTED *

To read my full review

 

SKOON.OH SHERBET! EXFOLIATING MASK {REVIEW}

SKOON. is a home grown skincare brand that

with a small, strong, women-led South African team are driving hard to

 offer more conscious choices with beauty secrets that for centuries

 have been handed down through generations of African tradition. 

(SKOON means Clean in Afrikaans)

Formulated to revive and refine, nourish, replenish and bring you the 

cleanest, kindest beauty on Earth. 

Wherever possible, their lab on a farm near Cape Town chooses potent

 natural ingredients harvested sustainably in Africa. 

Non-toxic, effective, clinically proven ingredients that are both ancient 

and incredibly modern - and boosted by science-led thinking in formulating.

SKOON. is both Clean, Kind & Scientific.

I recently received my 1st SKOON product, a full size 

OH SHERBET! Exfoliating Mask and Mask Brush 

in a beauty box and whilst it wouldn't have been a product I would have 

purchased I was glad to receive and put it to the test, as I had heard such

 good things about this mask.

The Azelaic Acid + Probiotic Clay Mask helps clears pores and exfoliate 

dull skin.

OH SHERBET! Azelaic acid 10% exfoliating clay mask can be used 

daily for breakouts. 

Gentle Cape clay is super absorbent and will further help to mop up excess 

oil and dry out bumps and blemishes. 

Other ingredients include:

Kaolin

Azalaic Acid

Glycerine

Lactobacillus

Lemon Peel Oil

Lavender & Geranium Flower Oil

Although OH SHERBET! is a wash-off mask you can also spot treat 

individual breakouts with dabs of clay mask and leave it on overnight.

 ◦ Gentle exfoliation - no harsh abrasions

 ◦ Mops up excess oil

 ◦ Reduces breakouts

 ◦ Anti-redness

Unfortunately I cannot comment on how well it deals with excess oil or 

reducing breakouts, as at my age I don't suffer from these issues, so

I'm really reviewing the exfoliating & brightening aspect of this product.

This mask can be used either AM or PM by adding a small amount of

the blush tinged Sherbet clay powder into a small bowl, add a few drops 

of water in order to create the active paste, which is then painted onto

a clean skin with the mask brush. (avoid the eye area)

The mask will change colour from the blush shade to a solid white

and as expected from a clay mask it will harden on the face. 

It's left on the skin for 5-8 minutes before rinsing off with water.

Do expect some tingling.

I personally use this mask once every couple of weeks.

I thoroughly enjoyed the more traditional process of mixing

the mask and applying with a brush, as this was how masks were

created and applied during my beauty training back in the late 70's.

Not everyone will enjoy that "tight" feel of the mask, as it dries

and hardens, which is typical of a clay mask, but I certainly did.

It was easy to both apply and remove and had a pleasant 

delicate rose fragrance.

I found the mask to be quite stimulating on my non sensitive skin

and it certainly increases the circulation, which wasn't an issue for me,

but maybe it would be for more sensitive skins.

As expected it refined, smoothed and brightened my skin and followed

 with any of my usual post exfoliation face masks, my skin always felt good.

I can only imagine how well this mask would work on an

oily and congested skin and as a specific overnight spot remedy.  

Despite this mask not being 100% for my skin type I've grown

to love a little mask mixing and applying

with a brush, as it seems to add something extra to my 

more leisurely pamper sessions and I highly recommend.

SKOON.

OH SHERBET! 

EXFOLIATING MASK

40g

R

599.95

NO MESS BRUSH

R129.95

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 SKOON. Website