Simple Radiance Brightening Facial Wash

(Available from Boots, Sainsburys and Superdrug from £4.75/125ml)

I received this as part of a recommendation from Simple after discussing products I may be interested in. This will not sway my judgement on the product itself.

Simple Skincare is a British brand that prides themselves on skincare products designed for even the most sensitive skin. I first came across Simple several years ago when I found their moisturiser which I have grown to love and use daily. The Simple Radiance range was recently released which is described as being 'perfect for women over the age of 25'. I'm nearing the age of 21 so this may be slightly for those more older but due to the constraints of work and late nights I definitely need something to perk up my tired looking skin so this is the perfect range for me and my current situation. 

The packaging itself is consistent with the Simple range which evokes a sense of quality but gives across the main points and remains, as the brand is defined by, Simple. I love the highlights of yellow which reflect the mango and the 'brightening' theme. 

The range all contains Mango extract to hydrate and refine the skin whilst light reflecting particles brighten the skin. I'm not usually a fan of facial washes as I find they take up a lot of time and I'm very lazy at time when it comes to my skincare routine. Simple state that this contains 'light reflecting particles to cleans and remove impurities and leave skin visibly brightened'. 

The formula itself is very light and looks almost glittery which is quite fun (perhaps this is my childish side coming out)! It's also a smooth and thin consistency which means it's easy to spread on my skin without pulling. It's also easier to lather up than other facial washes I've used in the past. I usually keep this on my skin for 1 - 3 minutes so it just sinks in and then wash it off. I've used this in tandem with the other Simple ranges to see how well they effect my skin together. 

I must say that, since using the Simple products, my skin has looked a lot softer, brighter and younger and I'm really impressed with this range. As shown below it sinks in nicely and looks slightly like a moisturiser and feels quite cooling and fresh. I'm even more of a backer of products catered for sensitive skin after using Simple because of the amount of care they take with their products. After leaving some face masks and washes on they've started tingling which has caused my skin to break out in some sort of red rash. I'm really happy with these products and will continue using them!

Olay Conditioning Milk

(available from boots for £2.99/200ml)

I purchased this from cheapsmells which sells products at a much cheaper price although £2.99 isn't a stretch in price as much. It claims that it cleans a refreshes skin and is formulated to remove excess oil, dirt or make-up. The bottle itself is very plain. It's easy to find on a shelf but doesn't do too much to stand out. It does look rather dull considering the high regard I'd give to the Olay brand.

The formula itself has a very thin consistency so a little goes a long way. As the instructions state I massage this onto my face and remove with cotton wool after a while. I usually use this after a make-up remover and keep it as my 'extra cleanser' for when my skin really needs a freshen up. It feels light and not too rough on my sensitive skin. It's silky and lovely and I definitely think it lives up to its claims. Given the fact after using the product traces of dirt and make-up are removed from my skin I'm very happy with the fact it lives up to what it states it does.

The formula leaves my skin feeling so fresh and clean as well which is lovely. It doesn't feel tight and actually rejuvenates my skin to an extent. This is such good value for money as I can imagine this cleanser lasting for a long time.

Simple Kind to Skin

 (Available from Boots for £3.89/125ml)

A few years ago I realised that my skin was suffering from areas of patchy dryness and red areas - a surprise considering I've usually had rather greasy skin. So I decided to try a moisturiser for more sensitive skin. After hearing about Simple and their notoriously good for skin and natural products I decided to go for their kind to skin replenishing moisturiser. It claims to keep your skin replenished and nourished all day long and is perfect for sensitive skin - which is brilliant for me!

Before using Simple my skin was invariably patchy after putting on foundation but now it makes my skin look smooth and slick and stops it looking dry. At the same time it doesn't leave my skin looking greasy but rather healthy. It's very light which means it doesn't leave a gloopy or heavy feeling on my skin and I feel fresh throughout the day.

I previously used to own the following hydrating light moisturiser from Simple. Surprisingly, given the name of the product, my new moisturiser is much lighter on the skin and this felt very heavy. It also had a smell of plasticine. 

The cap itself was also very hard to work. My bottle is still not finished but the suction of the lid means that I cannot get any last bits of moisturiser out. I was disappointed with the design and delivery (look how much the bottle's sucked in where the product has clogged at the bottom)! However, the new formula is brilliant. The cap itself is marvellous, easy to squeeze out and it has lasted a long time as well. This is my go to moisturiser and it works like a dream.

Soap & Glory Off Your Face

(available from Soap & Glory and Boots for £4.50/25 wipes)

I received this in a gift set a while back but have been slowly moving away from from using cleansing cloths such as these and prefer to remove make-up using bottles and pads as I believe they get off more traces of dirt and make-up than wipes would. Nevertheless I adore Soap & Glory products! Off Your Face wipes claim to provide 3-in-1 cleansing, toning and skin smoothing to rid make-up, dirt oils and dead cell build-up.

The colouring of Soap & Glory products are absolutely beautiful and I love how the theme retains through all their products. When I finish their products I plan on keeping the pots/boxes to keep my make-up brushes etc looking really pretty. They also smell absolutely gorgeous. This doesn't change with these wipes either. The smell is lovely and fruity but not too overpowering - otherwise they'd be unsuitable to use on faces!

As for their claims? I can't say it gets off all make-up although it does a considerably good job at leaving my face feel fresh and free and clean. I'm not entirely sure that it would be able to remove dirt oils and dead cell build-up - as I stated I don't believe wipes can carry out this task despite the calibre of the product. I would never pay £4.50 for just 25 wipes and think that's a ridiculous amount to pay considering, if you use them once a day every day, they wouldn't even last a month. However, if you have the money and don't overload your face with make-up too frequently then it's worth a buy. They smell so gorgeous and look adorable.