Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser

(Sample/AffiliateLinks) This newly launched gel cleanser arrived just in time for that second heatwave we recently had and it was a very welcome addition to our bathroom!
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser was developed for oily and combination skins and is designed to fight blemishes without drying out the skin. While my skin leans to the dry side of the spectrum and I wouldn't usually seek out a cleanser to control blemishes, I get on really well with this cleanser. Here's why.

Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser Review

This is a refreshing gel formula with a consistency that reminds me a bit of watered down aloe vera. You know that sort of slippery, jelly-like feeling that fresh aloe vera has? It's a little like that. The gel formula of the cleanser makes it absolutely perfect for warm weather, when we naturally reach for something a bit lighter and refreshing. I've really, really enjoyed cleansing with this both in the morning to refresh and revive and in the evenings to cool my face before bed.

Featuring a unique blend of essential oils including Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint and Rosemary, the gel cleanser contains antioxidant Polyphenols and Salicylic Acid which provides a gentle exfoliating action and works to gently shift any gunk stuck in pores. The cleanser is enriched with organic Grape and Rose waters to keep the formula hydrating on the skin while the essential oils and Salicylic Acid purify and clear. The gentle foaming action of the cleanser is down to Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate which is a mild surfactant derived from coconuts, so if you're sensitive to SLS, this could be a good option. In terms of scent, the Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser has a fresh, natural botanical scent, which just enhances the whole cleansing experience in my opinion.

Overall I think this is a great, gentle cleanser that most people would enjoy (I know my boyfriend is quite fond of it!). It's pretty affordable too at £16 for 150ml.
You can find Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser at a range of retailers or direct from Caudalie where they currently have a special offer of a free Vinopure duo with a spend of £45 or more. There are other items in the Vinopure range that I am yet to try including an award-winning toner, a serum and a mattifying moisturiser.

Nakin Skincare

(Gifted/Affiliate) Nakin Skincare is a natural beauty brand I've actually been wanting to try for ages but never quite got round to it, until now. The British brand uses key natural anti-ageing ingredients to create products that not only feel luxurious to use, but are good for your skin too. I've been incorporating a few of Nakin's gorgeous products into my skincare regime over the last few weeks so here's a bit of info on each as well as how I got on with them.

Nakin Skincare Review

Nakin Natural Anti-Ageing Advanced Cleansing Milk (£15)
If you follow my Instagram you might have seen me compare this cleansing milk to coconut cream- it's that thick and luxurious. Designed to be removed with a cotton pad or damp cloth, this creamy cleanser contains Hyaluronic Acid, Pomegranate Extract, Seaweed Extract and olive oil unsaponifiables. The cleanser also contains Sunflower and Grape Seed oils and I've found it be effective as both a first cleanse to remove makeup/ SPF and a second cleanse to properly clean the skin as the formula combined with removal with a damp flannel encourages cell turnover and leaves a healthy looking glow. Overall this is an incredibly gentle cleansing milk that leaves the skin feeling clean and comfortable without any tightness.

Nakin Natural Anti-Ageing Purifying Face Toner (£15)
It's been approximately 100 years since I've used a toner with Witch Hazel (I think the last time was actually when I was a teen in the early noughties) so I was particularly interested to see how my skin got on with this. I've always associated Witch Hazel with being super drying but there is nothing uncomfortable about this toner. At all. It's incredibly refreshing and has been an absolute God send in this recent heat wave, waking up my skin in the mornings and giving it a nice cooling hit before bed at night. As well as astringent Witch Hazel to cleanse it contains Aloe to soothe, Hyaluronic Acid to plump and purifying, nutrient dense Seaweed Extract. I apply the toner after the cleansing milk using either a cotton pad or just sweeping it on with my hands. Lovely.

Nakin Natural Anti-Ageing Revitalising Face Oil (£22)
I'm pretty much a facial oil veteran by now and have tried a fair few over the years so I know what I like. A good face oil should absorb well and leave you glowing, not greasy, which is exactly what this one does. Featuring a subtle natural scent, this is a blend of Peach Kernel, Sweet Almond, Grape Seed, Baobab, Argan and Jojoba oils with Olive Oil unsaponifiables and added Vitamin E. The 100% natural face oil is best used gently pressed into the skin after your serum and delivers a dose of Omega oils that are great all-rounders for keeping skin looking and feeling supple and can reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Overall I'm really pleased with all three of the Nakin products I've tried, but my favourite has to be the cleansing milk; it's just such a joy to use and I love its thick, rich consistency. To find out more and check out these lovely natural products for yourself, click on over to www.nakinskincare.com.