Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint SPF 15 & My Liz Earle Experience

So I thought I would share with you my experience with Liz Earle and the delivery I got from them as well as the product I discovered and now love! 

I decided to order a new bottle of one of my favourite cleaners, Cleanse & Polish, as I was about to run out and Liz Earle were doing free delivery for a limited time only - and I'm a sucker for free delivery! 

I had previously ordered my Cleanse & Polish and Skin Tonic from QVC so I had no idea what the difference would be in ordering from Liz Earle's actual site. 

When I received the package I expected it to just be in a bog standard box with some bubble wrap maybe, but I was so pleasantly surprised when I opened the bag to find a clearly hand-wrapped package sealed with a Liz Earle sticker. The package was done so neatly I couldn't believe it! I love touches like that, as it shows that the company really cares.

Next, when I opened it up, there were plenty of goodies inside for me to get my hands on - as well as the cleanser being concealed in it's own Liz Earle cosmetic bag which I now use to carry skincare bits in!

As I ordered the starter kit, because it comes with more muslin cloths, I also received this instruction card talking you through how to use the cleanser properly - another nice touch.

The goodies I recieved: Samples of all shades of Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint SPF15, Instant Boost Skin Tonic 50ml and Liz Earle cosmetic bag. 

A little message hand signed by the person who beautifully packed and wrapped my order - how nice?!

A little 'how-to' guide on toning to go along with the Instant Boost Skin Tonic.

My mini sized Skin Tonic along with my big sized one that I already use. The 50ml bottle that was gifted to me is worth £5.25! So handy for me to take on holiday and travelling.

On the left is a very thick and beautifully printed catalogue of all Liz Earle's products which I had fun drooling over!

I just couldn't believe how much effort was put into my order and I was so grateful for the samples and the literature they sent along with it. I know it's not much, but little touches like this really say something about a company and how important their customers are to them. After using the sample of the Sheer Skin Tint in 03 Beach, I am now definitely going to buy the full size - samples are powerful! 

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I really loved using this tinted moisturiser, and was quite upset when I had used up my sample! It's such a lovely consistency, its not too thick and not too watery - it gives a great medium coverage. 

The thing I loved most about this tinted moisturiser was that it really hydrated me all day but didn't make me oily. I love that it's made by Liz Earle as you know there are some great skincare treats inside as well as makeup (Vitamin E, Avocado & Borage). 

The SPF meant that I didn't have to worry about adding one underneath and I'm happy knowing that my skin is being protected by a medium protection SPF. 

I applied this with my Real Techniques Buffing brush instead of fingers as the consistency is like a foundation. It gave my skin such a great dewy glow and with a bit of powder on top, I was good to go and it lasted quite well on my skin. It felt light, and like I wasn't wearing make-up but was enough to even out my skin tone and hide mild redness around my nose and mouth.

I love this for everyday as it's so quick and easy to apply and looks natural and like skin, I wouldn't choose this as my base for a night out simply because I like a bit more coverage and something I know will last all night.

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If you have quite clear skin and are looking for a light, easy base then I'd definitely try out the Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint, it comes in 4 shades and I'm shade 03 so I'm not sure how well deeper skin tones would find the 4th shade. 

You can pick this up from Liz Earle's website or visit John Lewis to find your correct shade match! The Skin Tint retails for £21.00.

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I hope you liked this post! Have you ordered anything from Liz Earle before?

Review: My current cleansers of choice! - Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish & Bravura Purifying Gel Cleanser

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser and Bravura London Purifying Gel Cleanser

I have come across the most spectacular cleanser I have ever tried! I have tried quite a few over the years, some were good, some did absolutely nothing to my skin. This one however, I look forward to using it every morning and evening - yes, it is the Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser. This cleanser receives so much praise and hype in the beauty world, and well deserved! I bought it having read various raves and reviews, and I wasn't disappointed. I've been using it for a good few months now, and it has already become THE staple item in my skincare routine (skincare routine post soon).

My second cleanser of choice at the moment is by a company called Bravura, based in london, and it is their Purifying Gel Cleanser for oily/problem skin. Now, I wouldn't say my skin is 'problem', however I have inherited my Mum's oiliness (Thanks Mum!), and am quite prone to oiliness in my T-zone and stubborn blackheads in my nose (Ew!) This cleanser is perfect for deep-cleansing as it uses topical exfoliants such as various acids and enzymes, which have really helped my skin. 

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish - 100ml

The Liz Earle Cleanser is nothing short of miraculous, this cleanser is so moisturising and although I have combination/oily skin, I hate the tight, dry feeling that some cleansers give the skin but this makes my face feel supple and smooth when I use it. 

The main active ingredients in the cleanser are Rosemary, Chamomile, Cocoa Butter and Eucalyptus essential oil. The Chamomile soothes and calms the skin, so it is perfect to use if you want to strip your skincare back to basics through those breakout periods (Hormones!). The Cocoa Butter provides the moisturised feeling after cleansing without clogging pores and the Eucalyptus essential oil provides skincare benefits as well as a gorgeous aroma that is slightly addictive!

The bottle comes with this really convenient pump that allows you to control how much product you pump out. This pump format is available with the 100ml bottle, the 200ml comes in a squeezy tube. ( I prefer the pump!)

You don't need tons of this cleanser because it is very thick and creamy as you can see from the photos above. You massage it onto dry skin, working it into your skin for a deep cleanse, it feels really smooth and silky on the skin. Then comes the amazing part - the muslin cloth! Now, I'd never used a muslin cloth before this, but ohhhh man my life will never be the same again! The muslin cloth is thin and provides just the right amount of exfoliation for every day use - I don't want to be scrubbing my face within an inch of it's life every day! By using the cloth with hot water after massaging in the cleanser, it scruffs away any dead skin and leaves your face smooth and radiant. I don't think I could ever go back to using anything else!

Now for the Bravura cleanser...

Not the greatest of photo's as it was hard to get a non-shiny one due to the packaging!! - Sorry

After watching a video by Wayne Goss (gossmakeupartist on YouTube - and if you haven't watched his videos, you need him in your life!) about how to get rid of black heads (Video link here) where he mentioned a cleanser by Paula's Choice containing BHA Salicylic acid. 

A little lesson on BHA's (Beta-hydroxy acids) if you don't want to watch the video - Salicylic is the only acid of this type, it is perfect for the elimination of blackheads because it goes INTO the pore and 'pops the plug', as it were, cleansing deeply into the pore and flushing out the blackhead completely. They also have an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory action if you are particularly prone to breakouts. Amazing right? Well, I went to purchase the Paula's Choice Exfoliant which comes in a gel (2% BHA for Combination/Oily Skin) and a lotion (1% for Normal/Dry/Very Dry Skin). At £21.50 for 100ml, the price point wasn't too sad, however when I got to the checkout, the postage was almost £5! - for a bottle of cleanser, really?! So I decided to look around some more, possibly for a product that was cheaper and that did the same thing. 

That is when I stumbled across the Bravura cleanser - a cleanser containing not only BHA Salicylic acid for those pesky blackheads, but AHA Glycolic acid for exfoliating the skin's surface, perfect for sun-damaged/dry/sensitive skins as they aren't as harsh and they improve moisture content. The cleanser also contains Lactic acid, another AHA (Alpha-hydroxy acid), these acids are derived from fruit and milk. It also contains 'Papain' - an enzyme present in Papaya, don't even get me started on Papaya! This magical fruit exfoliates the skin by eating away at all the dead skin on the surface, leaving you with a smooth complexion. So, this cleanser has MORE active ingredients than the Paula's Choice one, and at less than half the price, it does the job very well!

The active ingredients speak for themselves and leave my skin feeling smooth, renewed and very, very clean! The BHA ingredient has done wonders for my blackheads as well as making the pores on my nose look much smaller and less 'wide'. 

The cleanser is a clear gel (made from Aloe Vera) and I will be honest and say the smell is quite strong and "chemically", nevertheless the smell isn't off-putting and doesn't linger on the skin. When applied to the face (dry!), it becomes less gel-like and more like a lotion, becoming white before sinking into the skin. Use it fast and efficiently to get the best results! Again, I use my muslin cloth to remove the cleanser and I use it in conjunction with the Liz Earle (either before or after) as I always double-cleanse!

Overall, I am very happy with these cleansers and what they have done for my skin, I would definitely recommend the Liz Earle for anyone with any skin type, and the Bravura for anyone with combination/oily/congested skin that needs a good clear out!

The Liz Earle (100ml pump and 2 muslin cloths retail at £14.25) can be purchased from the official UK site or at QVC and the Bravura (100ml retails at £8.39) can be purchased from the Bravura site.