Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Jurlique Daily Exfoliating Cream


Review of Jurlique Daily Exfoliating Cream
By Zainab C

Packaging
The Jurlique Daily Exfoliating Cream comes in a recyclable aluminum tube from a recycled box. The design on the packaging is simple, easy to understand and tasteful.

Application
The Jurlique Exfoliating Cream had an unusual texture which was surprising, as it was not what I expected after seeing the packaging which was so elegant, but the texture was not unpleasant. The cream did not look very appealing as it had red fragments, which can be disconcerting. The Jurlique cream smelt like a mixture of creamy oats and Rose Geranium and this was sometimes a bit strong for me. The recommended method of application is to wet hands, apply the cream onto the hands to create a paste then press it onto the face. I found that although this method worked well, the Exfoliating cream was more effective when used in upward circular motions, as you would with other exfoliators. The Jurlique cream felt very gentle on the skin and I did not feel like my skin was being scratched the way some other exfoliators feel. The Exfoliating cream left my skin feeling very clean, but still supple and nourished.

Ingredients
The Jurlique Daily Exfoliator’s main ingredients are oats, almonds and honey, which are known to nourish and gently exfoliate the skin. The majority of the ingredients used in the Exfoliating cream are either organically grown or from biodynamic farms but the product is not 100% organic. However, Jurlique does not use parabens, which is reassuring.


Results
The Jurlique exfoliating cream exfoliated effectively and gently and left my skin feeling clean, refreshed and supple. It was non-drying and suitable for my combination skin. Although it did not look or smell amazing the product did deliver good results.

Pros:
A really deep clean feel
Very gentle, so suitable for everyday use
Non drying – skin felt nourished and supple afterwards

Cons:
The smell was sometimes too strong
The appearance of the cream was not appealing
Ingredients were not 100% organic

Jurlique Daily Exfoliating Cream (£16.64) and other Jurlique products are available at naturisimo.com

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