SKIN by ecostore Regime

I enjoyed this regime from SKIN by ecostore. The packaging is my kind of style - simple, clear, clean. You know what you're getting and I really like that they don't go overboard on claims.

First things first - the scent. It's very pronounced across all three products - and as I used each product I found myself remembering a much more expensive natural brand I used and loved years ago (but stopped using due to $$$) - this gave me hope that it might have similar results. While the scent is strong it doesn't stick around once applied to the skin.

Gentle Cleanser - I really, really enjoyed this cleanser. It was so soft and gently on the skin, removed makeup, while left my skin soft and not stripped of oils. Would buy again.

Hydrating Moisturiser - this took some working out - and I'm not talking about the easy to use pump mechanism. One pump did not provide enough moisturisation for my dry-ish skin. One and a half pumps was perfect. Once I got the amount right my skin felt pleasantly plump and not oily.

Replenishing Night Cream - Like the day cream I had to figure out how much was enough as initially I didn't use enough and my skin wasn't feeling moisturised, but a good thumb pad sized amount did the trick. It's not the heaviest, most nourishing moisturiser I've ever used - but it's still nice on the skin and definitely hydrates. I'd really like to team this with the SKIN by ecostore oil as suggested as I think my skin would love that.

Overall it's a good regime. It works together. It does what it says it will. As it's targeted at dry skin I do wish it was slightly more nourishing, but that's a personal thing and wouldn't apply to everyone. Whilst using it my skin hasn't broken out, it's looked bright and plump and I think the price point is excellent.

Ecostore are a brand that I had heard of in relation to eco-conscious household cleaning products, but I was not aware that they made skincare products too. Their brand is cruelty free, and all of their skincare is branded in green and white: with green and white containers, and green and white boxes with the image of orange sunlight filtered through green water on one side.

I have dry, sensitive skin. Both the moisturizer and cleanser in this range are designed for “normal to dry” skin, whereas the night cream is for “all skin types.” Although I enjoy the night cream, I prefer the moisturiser and cleanser as they are more suited for my skin type. The night cream is still very rich, but it has a slightly drying, almost clay-like quality at the same time. I think it would work very well for combination and oily skin types.

All three contain seed oil and seaweed extracts, as well as avocado oil. All are mildly scented and beige in colour. I think the colour of the products speaks to them being less processed than other brands, as they have not tried to make them white. The colour may be off-putting for some, but these products definitely do the job. They do not irritate my skin, and my skin feels soft and moisturised after using them.

If you have sensitive and dry skin, I definitely recommend giving the moisturiser and cleanser a go. Those with oilier skin would probably find the night cream very beneficial.

I was so thrilled to be selected to trial the ecostore SKIN Regime. I have been using the ecostore cleanser, moisturiser and night for over a week now and I am very pleased with the results. The products are lovely and effective to use each by themselves but used together they produce optimal results. My skin has become noticeably softer, more hydrated and visibly firmer and brighter. I have a healthy glow as opposed to looking tired. All the three products come nicely packaged in pastel coloured tubes and tub. There is an understated elegance about the packaging. The products are lightly fragrant and very easy to dispense and use. There is no sticky or greasy feeling upon application and the skin feels softer, smoother and bouncy to touch. I love these and would definitely buy and use again. It’s lovely to find such gems that are locally made.

I have only tried a few Ecostore products before but nothing from their skincare range.  So when I was selected for this trial I was super stoked. I received a cleanser, moisturiser and night cream. I started using the products as soon as they arrived.

All the products come in a cardboard box which has all the ingredients and a stunning image on the side which is supposed to depict the Marlborough Sounds where the marine extract is sourced, very cool.

Cleanser: It comes in a handy pump bottle with 140ml of product and is a light beige in colour. It is quite thin and you definitely don't need to use much. I use this in the morning, I like to wet my face in the shower then massage this all over. It smells great and does a fantastic job at cleaning my face. I don't get any irritation at all and no horrible tight feeling.  Just clean, fresh skin.

Moisturiser: The bottle has a pump which I love and holds 50ml of product, the moisturiser is a medium weight and a light beige in colour. A little definitely goes a long way with this. It smells amazing! It has a lovely kind of powdery scent.

I have sensitive and dry skin so have to be weary as new products can burn and cause a serious irritation. This passed the first test! Not even the slightest tingle woohoo. The thing I find annoying about moisturiser is sometimes they can be sticky, I absolutely hate a sticky face. This moisturiser is brilliant and dries down super quick, almost instantly.

I can apply BB cream or foundation right away and it glides on so easily. It sits so well over the moisturiser and my skin stays matte which is another thing I love. I apply this in the morning and it keeps my skin hydrated all day. My skin feels beautifully soft and supple. It has not caused any breakouts at all.

Night cream: It comes in a jar with a screw on lid and holds 50ml of product, it is not overly thick and is a light beige in colour. It smells devine, a subtle powdery scent.

I hate when a night cream feels greasy and heavy, this is the total opposite. It sinks in so well and dries so you don't even notice it on your face, I love that! My skin is sensitive and dry and I get no irritation at all from this. I find it super nourishing and when I wake up in the morning wow my face looks great, so soft and radiant.

Together these all compliment each other and give me the most amazing looking skin. I am super impressed with this range and I am in love! The ingredients are effective and I look forward to seeing the long term results.

As I already have been using this product and had just run out I was super excited to be chosen to do a review on it.

Already in love with this Hydrating Moisturiser and all the goodies it contains like NZ seaweed, harakeke extracts & kiwifruit seed. It goes on smoothly and is gentle on my skin and fantastic to use under make up as its not at all oily and dries quickly and only a small amount of product is needed each time. Also has a light smell to it, which I love as it is not overpowering and is very natural smelling.

Comes in a good sized plastic recyclable bottle of 50ml which is pump action and I can tell you from my last bottle it lasts a fair few months. Great product that I will continue to use.

I thought this trio worked well for my sensitive skin, the cleanser did a great job at cleansing but was gentle enough for me and left my skin feeling great and not overly dry. The night creme was really nourishing and my skin felt great the next morning. The daily moisturiser was good but I could have done with a bit more moisture for the whole day. Otherwise a good trio and great that you can get this from your local supermarket.

So the SKIN by ecostore range is a great supermarket find.

The negatives - I find the packaging a bit bland (LOVE the two pump bottles though). All three products have a very odd smell. It borders on unpleasant - If I'd done the smell-test in store I probably wouldn't have purchased.

BUT once you get past those first impressions, the products themselves are fabulously...beige. I'm used to bright white products and I actually enjoyed seeing a natural beige colour.

The cleanser and night cream are fab - the cleanser is non-drying and actually quite effective. The night cream is a wonderful consistency, rich but not overly thick.

The lotion just isn't as hydrating as I would like it to be - fine for spring/autumn, but in the more extreme months I don't think it would be enough.

As a range - it ticks so many yes boxes, for the environment, animals, wallet, and skin. Its probably one of the best ranges you can buy - with no guilt!

After my last experience with a more natural skincare I was a bit put off trying a range of natural skincare. I brought a whole set and it took forever to use up along with the fact I felt it did nothing for me. But I was so impressed by this range.

I have used the oil in this range before and loved it! So was excited to try a few more items.

The cleanser surprised and impressed me the most. It was gentle and effective. The handsome pump bottle is handy no fluffing about screwing lids. Easy to use with a nice small creamy cleansing action. I had just had an allergic reaction to something I had previously used so had not been using anything so this was such a good way to ease back into using skincare again. Very gentle and great for sensitive skin.. I did patch test though as usual and they do recommend testing it also.

The moisturiser I couldn’t wait to use morning and night. I did use it twice a day but it was gentle enough to use and didn’t clog up my skin. Really impressed by this also. I do feel like I would use this faster than my old moisturiser it is quickly absorbed so work fast.

The night cream was such a great cream for keeping the skin hydrated. I would wake up in the night and touch my skin - I’m still feeding my son at night so am up a lot.. and it was so soft and smooth. It felt dewy but not greasy. I repurchased the oil to use at night along with this as this is one range I am pleased to say worked for me and the products complement each other so well. The goodness range for example didn’t work so well together I enjoyed the oil not the cleanser etc.. so to have enjoyed this whole range is impressive.