Neulii Cica 100 Soothing Ampoule Review + Discount Code

I have recently had the opportunity to try products from Neulii a Korean skincare brand thanks to RoseRoseShop, my favorite Kbeauty retailer. I’m super excited to share my thoughts on the products after testing them out the past few weeks and I have a lovely discount code to share as well. Today I’m bringing you a review of the Neulii Cica 100 Soothing Ampoule!

In the past, I have not gravitated towards soothing products a lot since they usually tend to be quite rich and feel heavy on the skin. That being said, I have found my skin to be a bit more sensitive lately and I have experienced a bit of redness on my cheeks. I was thus very excited to receive the Neulii Cica 100 Soothing Ampoule and discover that it’s a very lightweight liquid ampoule that layers beautifully under the rest of my skincare products.

       

The formula is super simple, it is made of 100% centella asiatica and nothing else! The texture is like water, it has no scent at all and can be used in a multitude of ways. Personally I like to pat in a few drops after applying my essence, like you would a toner, but you can also add it to cotton pads to make a diy sheet mask. I really enjoy how it does not feel oily or heavy on the skin, it absorbs super quickly so it integrated perfectly with the rest of my skincare routine. I like to use it morning and night to help prevent and treat sensitivity in my skin.  I see a definite reduction in redness on days I use it and it’s also great at toning down redness/inflammation if you’re experiencing breakouts.

      

Overall, I found the Neulii Cica 100 Soothing Ampoule to be a great product to tone down redness and sooth the skin. I think it would work for most skin types, however the watery texture makes it an ampoule you should definitely look into if you have oily/combination skin as few products cater to it the way this one does. It is also quite affordable so I see it as a great option for younger people, but this is truly a product anyone can benefit from.

You can find the Neulii Cica 100 Soothing Ampoule from RoseRoseShop and use code NEU2021 for 10% off the brand on the RoseRoseShop website!

* Product provided by Roseroseshop in exchange for an honest review.

Weleda Pomegranate Creamy Body Wash and Regenerating Body Lotion Review

Weleda is a natural skincare brand that I always see in stores, but for some reason I never tried their body products (except for their body oils). I finally took the plunge a while back and gave the Pomegranate Creamy Body Wash and Pomegranate Regenerating Body Lotion a try. Keep on reading to know all my thoughts on the products!

First, let me start by saying these both smell amazing! They kind of smell sweet and slightly citrusy (they contain neroli), it’s actually quite hard to describe, but the smells is really great. The Pomegranate Creamy Body Wash has a nice lotion texture so it truly is creamy. It leaves the skin feeling nice and soft, it really nourishes the skin without leaving any oiliness behind. Also, I love that despite being SLS-free it lathers nicely. I really enjoyed using this, the formula is so lovely I am really tempted to try another scent!

The Pomegranate Regenerating Body Lotion is something I’ve had my eye on for a long time and it did not disappoint. It smells just as nice as the body wash and I love that the bottle has a pump so the ingredients really stay fresh. Plus the little cap it comes with is super travel-friendly. Onto the formula, the lotion has a very light texture, almost like a milk. It’s super easy to apply and the cool thing is, as you rub it in, it almost turns into an oil and feels super nourishing. However, don’t worry it won’t leave you feeling oily, it actually absorbs quickly into the skin. I was super impressed by the level of hydration it provides, making it a great product to use year-round. Even though it’s summertime my skin has been feeling a bit dry so I think I need to pick another bottle of this up. Just like the body wash the lotion also comes in loads of other scents so you can mix it up.

The Weleda Pomegranate Creamy Body Wash and Pomegranate Regenerating Body Lotion are available on the Weleda website, in many health food stores and from Nourished Life.

My Favorite Natural Hand Soaps: The Green Beaver Company and The Honest Company

Today I want to step away from skincare and makeup reviews to talk about something equally related to beauty but that doesn’t get as much attention as it should. Hand soap is so important to keep your hands soft, so I have rounded up my 2 favorite natural hand soaps to keep your hands healthy and clean.

I had to deal with eczema on my right hand all winter long and using harsh, drying soaps was not helping. This led me to trying out different natural soaps that are fragrance-free and not full of harsh chemicals. Finding good options was actually difficult but I love the two I picked below. 

First is The Green Beaver Company Cranberry Delight Foaming Hand Soap, this an amazing product! It is free of SLS, triclosan and phthalates (among others) and uses a mix of natural and certified organic ingredients. Unlike a lot of foaming soaps, it is not drying at all and rinses without leaving any residues. The light scent of cranberries is very pleasant and I love that you can buy big refills of it. This is probably my all-time favorite hand soap and it doesn’t hurt that it comes from an awesome Canadian company.

My second favorite is The Honest Company Hand Soap in Mandarin, a refreshing gel soap that smells lovely. The formula is super gentle, much like the Green Beaver one it is free of harsh chemicals, and it really gets your hands clean. In the picture you can see the lavender soap (the mandarin was out of stock), I really enjoyed this scent as well but I felt like it irritated my eczema a little (maybe it was the peppermint oil in it), though my other hand was just fine. I think the mandarin one is perfect for the kitchen, it smells lovely (not perfumy) but the scent does not linger or transfer onto food. It’s another great product from The Honest Company.

The GreenBeaver Company Cranberry Delight Foaming Hand Soap is available on their website and in select health food stores. The Honest Company Hand Soap inMandarin is available on their website. 

Saavy Natural Natural and Organic Color Protector Jasmine Shampoo and Conditioner Review

Let’s talk haircare today! Finding good natural and organic soaps and body lotions is actually not that difficult but shampoo and conditioner are another story. Thankfully, Saavy Naturals comes to the rescue with their amazing Natural and Organic ColorProtector Jasmine Shampoo and Conditioner.

This line has been formulated for color treated hair to help your color last longer by protecting it from UV rays. I don’t actually dye my hair but I love the scent of their jasmine line so much I just had to give these products a try. Well they smell amazing, truly my favorite jasmine scent ever. Obviously I cannot comment on their color protecting properties but I love how they made my hair look.

For a sulfate-free shampoo, it lathers up really nicely so it cleans your hair well and is easy to wash off.  Other ingredients in the shampoo and conditioner include argan, kukui and moringa oil as well as calendula, marshmallow and lady’s mantle extract. Now after using the shampoo I was a bit taken aback because my hair didn’t feel very soft. It wasn’t dry but it felt deeply cleansed so I move on to the conditioner and again it felt very different from regular conditioners. It is quite light and my hair just drank it up, it was instantly absorbed and it didn’t feel like anything was left on my hair (like it wasn’t coated). Honestly, by that point I was a bit nervous because I was afraid my hair would just feel brittle and dry once it was dry.

Well I was wrong, this duo gave me the airiest, lightest feeling hair I have ever had and it made it super luminous. My hair felt soft and it reflected light in a really beautiful way. It doesn’t look like there is a ton of product on it to make it shiny, it’s more like your hair is really smooth and it reflects light, which is why I say it looks luminous and not glossy. I don’t know if someone with very dry hair would get enough moisture from these, but I know I will definitely repurchase them in the future, this is a wonderful duo and I love how the formulas are 100% natural and contain some organic ingredients.

The Saavy Naturals Natural and Organic Color Protector Jasmine Shampoo and Conditioner are available on their website and they can found in many health food stores. 

The Olive Oil Skin Care Company Manuka Honey Soap

In yesterday’s haul, I mentioned a little wonderful soap I got from Nourished Life. Generally speaking, I feel bar soap does not get as much love as it deserves even though there are so many great formulas out there. Also bar soap generally comes in less packaging than shower gels (no plastic) so it’s better for the environment. Why not make the change if you can or at least alternate so you can reduce your overall plastic consumption. If you are looking to try a great one look no further than the Olive Oil Skin Care Company Manuka Honey Soap.

This natural soap is handmade and only contains 100% saponified Australian extra virgin olive oil with fresh goat’s milk and Australian Manuka honey. On the box, the brand claims they are using a traditional way of making soap and their recipe really intrigued me. You see, years ago my mom told me a story about how my great-grandmother used to make her own soap using different ingredients and flowers from her garden. Apparently she had the softest skin ever, which I thought was impressive because most commercial bar soap make your skin feel dry. Well, according to my mom, this soap from the Olive Oil Skin Care Company smells and feels exactly the same as the one my great-grandmother used to make! How amazing is that!

The soap doesn’t have much of scent, it simply smells natural and quite neutral. It doesn’t smell of honey and don’t worry you can’t smell the goat’s milk either so the very light scent is gender neutral. On its own it doesn’t lather much but you can get a nice non-drying lather when using it with a loofa. This Manuka honey soap actually leaves my skin feeling so much softer and smoother than other soaps and shower gels. Quite surprising considering its minimal ingredients list.

So the formula is amazing, however because the results are so different it means the formula also feels different. Now I know this won’t sound like a good thing, but I promise it is: the soap is quite slimy. Don’t worry the lather is not, but the bar itself as a little slime-like quality to it, a bit like touching fresh aloe vera straight from the leaf (but not as bad). Don’t let it put you off, this is such a great product! Another thing in favor of the formula is that it lasts for a long time. I have been using mine for weeks and it’s still going strong. So there you have it, a perfect soap that is natural, long-lasting and affordable! It doesn’t get much better than that.

I got my Olive Oil Skin Care Company Manuka Honey Soap from Nourished Life and it is available from the company’s website as well.