Natural pampering for your skin







RO: Aseară am constatat că nu mai reușesc să scot mai nimic din crema mea Earth Sourced iar cu ocazia asta mi-am adus aminte că eu aveam un review pregătit pentru ea și m-am gândit să-l termin într-un final. :)

Este ultimul produs din sondajul făcut acum vreo 2 luni (nu stiu daca il mai tineti minte), a fost crema pe care am folosit-o Ã®n ultimele luni: Earth Sourced Antioxidant-Enriched Natural Moisturizer. Dacă nu È™tiaÈ›i, gama Earth Sourced a apărut anul acesta È™i conÈ›ine 3 produse: cleanser, loÈ›iune tonică È™i cremă, toate având 98% din ingrediente de origine naturală. Mi s-a părut interesant faptul că Paula a încercat, prin lansarea acestei game, să câștige pe planul celor care sunt fani ai produselor naturale (a nu se confunda cu bio).

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What makes this product unique?
This innovative formula is a rich, yet surprisingly light lotion that perfectly hydrates your skin while treating it to a potent combination of antioxidants and skin-repairing ingredients proven to stimulate collagen production and renew skin cells. Your skin will look younger and feel silky-soft like it never has before. This formula is based on a specialized, proprietary technology that truly captures the best of nature fused with science. Because of this technology, this moisturizer stands alone for repairing and rejuvenating skin. Using this moisturizer drenches your skin with antioxidants, preparing it for the next step in your skin care routine. Contains no animal-derived ingredients of any kind. Packaging is 100% recyclable.

Earth Sourced Antioxidant-Enriched Natural Moisturizer from Paula's Choice is great for all skin types. It is specially formulated for those who prefer skin-care products made from natural ingredients that are proven safe and effective.
All Skin Types 
  • 98% natural 
  • Antioxidant-rich formula stimulates collagen production 
  • Rich yet surprisingly light texture nourishes dry skin 
  • Leaves skin looking younger and feeling silky-soft 
  • Ideal for those with rosacea, mild eczema, or sensitive skin. 
  • 100% fragrance- and colorant-free 
  • pH5

Pentru mine, dacă o cremă este aproape 100% naturală sau nu, nu este atât de important pe cât faptul să conțină toate ingredientele necesare pielii, să fie ambalată la tub. Faptul că am ales crema, a fost de curiozitate și crezând că va fi bună pentru mine, acum nu mai amintesc de ce nu am optat eu pentru Skin Balancing, dar nu mai contează.

Dar dacă sunteți adeptele produselor naturale, această cremă este un adevărat răsfăț pentru ten, dacă aruncați un ochi veți găsi numeroase ingrediente bune pentru ten cum ar fi uleiurile de borago, de luminița serii (evening pimrose), de răpită (canola), de măceșe (rose hip) și extracte cum ar fi cele de zmeură, merișoare sau de goji (lycium barbarum).

Spre deosebire de celelalte produse pe care le-am folosit, Ã®mi place ambalajul cremei foarte mult, arată foarte bine, plasticul nu s-a murdărit deloc, deÈ™i a fost plimbată de multe ori. Spre deosebire de celelalte creme ce vin în ambalaj asemănător (Skin Balancing, Moisture Boost È™i Skin Recovery), nu trebuie deÈ™urubat capacul ci pur È™i simplu deschis, mult mai uÈ™or de folosit. Textura ei este una uÈ™oară, se întinde foarte uÈ™or È™i o cantitate mică ajunge pe o suprafață mare, din acest punct de vedere mi s-a părut economică È™i tubul de 60 ml m-a È›inut 4 luni È™i-un pic. :)

În cea mai mare parte a timpului am fost mulțumită de această cremă. Hidratarea este ok, se menține de-a lungul zilei, pielea se simte foarte fină după ce o folosesc, am folosit-o în jurul ochilor și n-am avut probleme. Roșeața a rămas la minim și de fapt, știu ce m-a făcut s-o aleg, faptul că e recomandată persoanelor cu piele sensibilă și cu rozacee, pe lângă asta m-am gândit că e un produs despre care nu s-a vorbit pe noi prin blogosferă și ar fi interesant.

Ce nu-mi place la această crema este faptul că după ce o aplic, indiferent cât de puțină cremă aș aplica, indiferent cât de subțire e stratul, la scurt timp trebuie să încep să mă frec pe față pentru că se fac "scamute", că și cum te-ai descuama, doar că nu e pielea, e o peliculă lăsat de cremă. Vorbind cu Patricia (acum ceva mai mult timp) despre asta, mi-a zis că aceeași problemă o are ea cu loțiunea tonică.

Și în cele din urmă, deși scrie că Earth Sourced este o cremă adresată tuturor tipurilor de ten și deși conține ingrediente emoliente, nu mi s-a părut că a făcut față atunci când tenul a suferit de pe urma vântului rece (la munte) și se uscase, iar pentru tenul gras cu siguranță nu e ok, pe lângă emolienți, cremă în sine lasă față puțin mai lucioasă/dewy.

DeÈ™i per ansamblu cremă a fost bună, nu o voi recumpara È™i mă voi reorentia către altceva, poate lăudată RESIST Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator sau poate Skin Balancing Invisible Finish Moisture Gel. :D

Produs Paula's Choice Earth Sourced  Antioxidants-Enriched Natural Moisturizer 
Adresabilitate
toate tipurile de ten (desi eu as zice normal sau mixt)
Textură and miros  fluidă È™i uÈ™oară; miros subtil datorat ingredientelor 
Cantitate
60 ml 
Expiră  12 luni de la deschidere
Ingrediente 
Aqua, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter (natural emollient), Glycerin (skin-repairing ingredient), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Canola Oil (antioxidant plant oils), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (natural emollient), Propanediol (synthetic penetration enhancer), Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Seed Oil (antioxidant plant oils), Sodium Hyaluronate (natural skin-repairing ingredient), Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Leaf Extract, Malpighia Punicifolia (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract (natural antioxidants), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (water-binding/soothing agent), Tocopherol (pure vitamin E/antioxidant), Hydrogenated Lecithin (natural cell-communicating ingredient), Thermus Thermophillus Ferment (natural water-binding agent), Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Oil (antioxidant plant oils), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (natural emollient), Arginine, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Aspartic Acid (natural amino acids/water-binding agents), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Carrageenan (natural thickeners), Sodium Lactate (natural skin conditioning agent), Potassium Stearate (synthetic emulsifier), Sodium PCA (natural skin-repairing ingredient), Silica (natural mineral thickener), Xanthan Gum (natural thickener), Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Potassium Sorbate (natural preservatives), Sodium Benzoate (synthetic preservative), Benzyl Alcohol (synthetic solvent), Phenoxyethanol (synthetic preservative).
 Rezumat

+ perfecta daca sunteti fani ai cosmeticelor naturale
 + hidrateaza bine
 + lasa pielea fina
 - formeaza o pelicula la suprafata care face "scamute" cand dai cu mina


 Unde cumpar http://www.paulaschoice-eu.com/geolanding sau de la partenerii Paula's Choice (pe cei din România îi găsiÈ›i aici)
 PreÈ›  25.5 euro
Rating:



EN: Last night I noticed that I'm unable to squeeze anymore moiturizer out of my Earth Spurced one and that reminded me that there's a draft with a review that's awaiting to be finished. :)

So after a survey I did a couple of months ago, the Earth Sourced was the least voted and so it's the last Paula's Choice product I will be talking about, for now. If you don't already know this, the Earth Sourced products were launched earlier this year and they're 3 products in total: cleanser. toner and moisturizer, all containing 98% natural ingredients. It was interesting to see that Paula wanted to maybe attract the consumers that prefer to use natural products (do not confuse this with bio products).

First, here is the description for the moisturizer:

What makes this product unique?
This innovative formula is a rich, yet surprisingly light lotion that perfectly hydrates your skin while treating it to a potent combination of antioxidants and skin-repairing ingredients proven to stimulate collagen production and renew skin cells. Your skin will look younger and feel silky-soft like it never has before. This formula is based on a specialized, proprietary technology that truly captures the best of nature fused with science. Because of this technology, this moisturizer stands alone for repairing and rejuvenating skin. Using this moisturizer drenches your skin with antioxidants, preparing it for the next step in your skin care routine. Contains no animal-derived ingredients of any kind. Packaging is 100% recyclable.

Earth Sourced Antioxidant-Enriched Natural Moisturizer from Paula's Choice is great for all skin types. It is specially formulated for those who prefer skin-care products made from natural ingredients that are proven safe and effective.
All Skin Types 
  • 98% natural 
  • Antioxidant-rich formula stimulates collagen production 
  • Rich yet surprisingly light texture nourishes dry skin 
  • Leaves skin looking younger and feeling silky-soft 
  • Ideal for those with rosacea, mild eczema, or sensitive skin. 
  • 100% fragrance- and colorant-free 
  • pH5

If a skin care product is natural or not is not that important to me as other facts like: does it have all the necessary ingredients for the skin, does it come in a good packaging (i.e tube, not jar), so me choosing this moisturizer had almost nothing to do with the fact that it is almost 100% natural.

Compared with my other Paula's Choice products, the packaging of the Earth Sourced moisturizer is a great one, with green to remind you that it is a natural product, the plastic is nice, it didn't get dirty even though I've carried it with me many times. Also, a difference to the other moisturizers that come is similar packaging (the Skin Balancing, Moisture Boots and Skin Recovery), you don't have to unscrew the lid, you just pop it open, way easier and more convenient. The texture is a really light one, easy to spread and you only need a little amount of moisturizer for the whole face and this is why it lasted me more than 4 months.

Mainly, I was very pleased with the product. It moisturizes well and it last all day and the skin feels very soft after using the product. Also, it's good for the eye area as well, it kept my redness at a minimum and this reminds me of the reason I chose to get this moisturizer: it's recommended for those with rosaceea and I figured that nobody in the Romanian blogosphere has talked about it yet, it's shooting 2 rabbits with 1 bullet.

What I don't like about this moisturizer is the fact that after I apply it, even if it's a small amount, I then have to go and rub my face because there would be a thin layer on my skin created by the moisturizer and it would peel away. It's kind of like you're skin is flaky, though it's not you're skin and after a chat with a fellow Paula's Choice user, I found out that she has the same problem with the Earth Sourced Toner.

Finally, even though the Earth Sourced Moisturizer is recommended for all skin types and though it has some emollient ingredients, I felt it didn't cope when my skin got dry (due to the cold winds we had in our trip to the mountain side) and also I wouldn't recommend it for oily skin, because of its emollients and because it has a dewy finish.

Although I mainly like the Earth Sourced Moisturizer, I won't be buying it again and I will be looking towards others, like maybe the high-praised RESIST Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator or maybe Skin Balancing Invisible Finish Moisture Gel. :D

Product Paula's Choice Earth Sourced  Antioxidants-Enriched Natural Moisturizer 
Adressed to 
all skin types (though I'd say like normal/combination)
Texture and scent  light and slight scent due to ingredients
Quantity  60 ml 
Expiry date  12 months after opening
Ingredients  Aqua, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter (natural emollient), Glycerin (skin-repairing ingredient), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Canola Oil (antioxidant plant oils), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (natural emollient), Propanediol (synthetic penetration enhancer), Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Seed Oil (antioxidant plant oils), Sodium Hyaluronate (natural skin-repairing ingredient), Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Leaf Extract, Malpighia Punicifolia (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract (natural antioxidants), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (water-binding/soothing agent), Tocopherol (pure vitamin E/antioxidant), Hydrogenated Lecithin (natural cell-communicating ingredient), Thermus Thermophillus Ferment (natural water-binding agent), Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Oil (antioxidant plant oils), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (natural emollient), Arginine, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Aspartic Acid (natural amino acids/water-binding agents), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Carrageenan (natural thickeners), Sodium Lactate (natural skin conditioning agent), Potassium Stearate (synthetic emulsifier), Sodium PCA (natural skin-repairing ingredient), Silica (natural mineral thickener), Xanthan Gum (natural thickener), Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Potassium Sorbate (natural preservatives), Sodium Benzoate (synthetic preservative), Benzyl Alcohol (synthetic solvent), Phenoxyethanol (synthetic preservative).
 Summary
+ perfect if you prefer natural products
+ good moisturizer
+ leaves skin feeling soft
- forms a thin layer on the skin that peels away

 Where to buy http://www.paulaschoice-eu.com/geolanding or local Paula's Choice partners 
 Price  25.5 euro (on their EU site)
Rating:

*info: Paula's Choice

Julie

Skincare addict ♥ Lipstick lover ♥ Nail polish hoarder
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10 comments:

  1. Mie mi s-a intamplat faza cu scamutele de la Clear Skin Hydrator. Ma gandeam ca nu o aplic um trebuie, insa am observat ca mi se faceau de fiecare data, deci e exclusa varianta asta.

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  2. @Dorina really? :( Atunci am sa-mi iau doar mostra pentru inceput, eram deja hotarata s-o iau, bine ca mi-ai spus. Pup :*

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  3. am o mostra din aceasta crema, nu am incercat-o pana acum... dintre toate cremele hidratante de la PC, cel mai mult imi place cea din gama Hydralight. pup:)

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  4. Pe mine nu m-a tentat aceasta, nu stiu de ce, dar ce aiurea ca face scame! Eu cu Clear Skin Hydrator nu am patit asta niciodata (ce-i drept aplic doar seara, cu miscarile acelea aratate de Corina la intalnire, nu circulare).
    Si ma tenteaza mult Hydralight pe viitor, ca stiu ca i-a placut Milenei :)

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  5. Si eu ma inteleg tare bine cu Clear Skin Hydrator, sunt deja la al doilea tub si nu mi-a ramas nimic pe fata de la ea, asa ca ti-o recomand. Scamute am facut doar de la BHA gel cand puneam mai mult decat trebuie.

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  6. @Milena da, observ ca nu se prea inghesuie lumea s-o ia. :) Hm, Hydralight, mi-e frca sa nu fie prea light pentru vremea ce urmeaza, cred ca la anul in vara am s-o iau in considerare. Pup :*

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  7. @Georgiana nici eu nu am aplicat-o cu miscari circulare, asta e culmea. Pup :*

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  8. @Sadie stiu, stiu, de tine si de Georgia stiam sigur ca sunteti incantate de CSH, d-asta parca as incerca-o si eu. :) Pup :*

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  9. Ms. pt. review, mi se pare interesanta crema, chiar daca tenul meu e destul de gras in zona T. Acum folosesc CSH si mi se intampla sa faca scamute daca aplic peste el combinatia mea de uleiuri. Cred ca e din cauza siliconului pe care-l contine, nu merge combinat silicon cu ulei (chiar recent a postat Wayne Goss un video pe tema asta, despre fdt).
    Oricum, la urmatoarea comanda pun si o mostra din ES, am inceput sa folosesc retin-a si simt nevoia de mai multa emoliere in serile in care-l aplic.

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  10. Hmmm...this looks like great product to try out. I have been long time searching for a moisturizer that works well on my skin. I will give this a try and see how it works on my sensitive skin.

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