Now i tried 4 products from this range. Also, i like to do my reviews when i have used up the entire product...so i apologize in advance when some of my containers look a little grotty!! They've been well loved and i can give a more accurate review this way!
Now this is what L'Occitane says about Angelica:
Angelica is an exceptional plant that grows incredibly fast due to its hydration capabilities. L'OCCITANE has placed this amazing plant at the heart of a complete face care range to intensely rehydrate and revitalize the skin. Both angelica essential oil and angelica water have been used in our collection of face care products which help to restore the skin's natural beauty.I went into the L'Occitane store with the concern of dehydration. Living in Calgary, it is incredibly dry!! Especially coming from the UK, with more rain and moisture we could wish for, it was a very big change! I've been here 4 years and i am still not used to the dryness...
So hearing about Angelicas hydration capability, this seemed the perfect option!
I absolutely love the smell of these products... they smell so fresh and herbal. It is quite a particular smell, i could see you either loving it or hating it! I loved it...i felt it added to that extra clean feeling.
I used the ultra matte fluid for daytime to keep me shine free, as despite being dehydrated i get very oily throughout the day, and the hydration cream for night time for some extra moisture while i sleep.
I loved the night time hydration cream.. my skin felt very soft and hydrated when i woke up in the morning. L'Occitane claims that 98% of women see immediately rehydrated skin. I would have to say i'm part of that 98%!
The ultra matte fluid however, i was not so impressed with. It did feel very nice to apply, lightweight, non greasy. However, i don't think it keeps my skin matte for long enough. I start to notice a shine come through within the hour. I have to say i prefer Clinique's Pore Refining Solutions Stay Matte Hydrator....That keeps my skin matte for most of the day!
It does have some wonderful ingredients :
Lemon essential oil to help purify the skin, Zinc to remove excess oil as well as Salicylic acid to help control the oil production and ward off any bacteria.
Maybe i'm just too oily for this!! It is recommended for a combination/oily skin type. Any feedback? Have you had better success than me?
The toner was one of my favourites i have tried! Its alcohol free and very refreshing. It contains Glycerin as the second ingredient after water, which is a humectant that helps bind water to the skin. I found it very hydrating and very pleasant to use. It didn't make my skin oily throughout the day, it felt refreshed and clean. With the added hydration i needed ( the water, not the oil) I actually found i was less oily as my skin wasn't over compensating anymore!
Last thing i tried was the exfoliating Gel. I did not keep the container for this as i cut it in half to scrape the last bits out! I think that tells you how much i loved this product...
I have quite sensitive skin, especially to scrubs, they have a tendency to make me bright pink like a tomato!! This is the only exfoliater i have found that removes all my dead skin, leaves my skin soft and radiant, and not red!! The texture is wonderful, very unique! I strongly recommend the next time you pass a L'Occitane store, asking if they have a sample, it really is wonderful. I can't find anything similar!! If you have any recommendations of scrubs that won't leave me bright red i am all ears!!
Angelica Face Toner
Price: $25 200ml
Repurchase? Yes, definately!
Angelica Ultra Matte Fluid
Price: $40 50ml
Repurchase? No, prefer the Clinique equivalent
Angelica Hydration Cream
Price: $46 50ml
Repurchase? Yes
Angelica Exfoliating Gel
Price: $32 75ml
Repurchase? Yes, Definately!! Holy Grail product!!
What are your thoughts on this line? Does any of it make your Holy Grail list??
Love
Talia x
