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Wednesday 12 February 2014


Liz Earle!! This is where my love for skin care and face cleansers began. I remember trying this for the first time and being amazed how soft and clean my face felt. It was just pure love at first cleanse!!
I loved the smell, how creamy and luxurious it felt on my skin and what a good job it did cleansing my face, not to mentions the affordable price at 13.25 for a 100ml tube. That's exactly why I stuck with this cleanser for over a year and back then would not even dream of  buying anything else.
But as a beauty addict there are eventually always new products to be tried and tested and in the process  I forgot about the old favourite of mine.

So I was really delighted when a friend gave me a little Liz Earle Travel Kit as a present a while back. I thought I would fall in love with it again but this time I didn't to be honest.
I can't quite put my finger on it why but I think over the years I have tried so many cleansers in all their different formulars that I am not that impressed with it anymore.
The things that I loved so much the first time around seem to annoy me now, like the heavy smell of herbs and flowers. I know its an all natural product and there are no nasty ingediens in it but I found that my skin still doesn't like scents from some natural plants and herb extracts and can break out.  And I am not talking of just a spot or two here and there no it can really get nasty with big under the skin cysts and lots of congestion around the chin area. So I like to stay clear of scented cleansers just to be precocious.

Another thing that I didn't like this time was that it left a slight film of cream on my face. I didn't mind it so much when I first used it but after just using the Clinique Take The Day Off Balm (review here) I really noticed the difference. The Clinique one left my skin nourished and  moisturised without any residue where as the Liz Earle one felt like there was some cream on my face. Now this might be a good thing if you have dry skin but my skin is so sensitive and oily in general that I don't like the feeling of something still left on my face.

Moving on to the toner now and I have to say that I still like it despite the fact that its also quite heavy on the scent. I like that it leaves my skin fresh and helps close my pores but thinking about what some of the new toners with glycolic acid can do for my acne scared face I have to say that I prefer them. I think if you tried an exfoliating toner there is no turning back from them. They can really make a difference in you skin tones texture and how your make up will look on you. 

Sorry Liz Earle, while I still think your products are lovely and all I do think that there are much better products out there now. I would love to see her bring out a new cleanser ( maybe a balm) and some more advanced toners too.


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24 comments :

  1. I've never tried anything from Liz Earle but I love using my Clinique balm too :)

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    1. Oh that cleansing balm was just so good. I am thinking of buying an oil next what do you use at the moment???

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  2. The skin tonic is just so amazing that I'm now on my 3rd bottle and refuse to use anything else, feels amazing on the skin. After my 4th tube of the hot cloth polish I got quite bored of it and tried something else, but oh my that skin tonic <3 ha x

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    1. Yeah the skin tonic is also my preferred products form the two. It really does make yous skin feel fresh and nice!!

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  3. Great review will like to try it after reading this post.
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    1. I hope you will like it Jackie, let me know when you have tried it I would love to hear your thoughts on it!!

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  4. Haven't tried Liz Earle before but loving your review of it and might just give it a try!

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    1. You should try it. Its super affordable and for the price its a really decent cleanser.

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  5. i have never used Liz Earle ...however i love Clinique :) my sensitive skin just love Clinique :) xx
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    1. HI Ambi you should try it. It also good for sensitive skin like ours.

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  6. I used this a lot when I was younger, but it really is a lovely product!

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    1. I also use this when I was younger and really liked it but now I feel a little different about it.

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  7. I adore the Clinique cleansing balm. It's fantastic at leaving my skin clean but not stripped. I'm excited to give the Take the Day Off Makeup Remover a try too.
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    1. Yes me too, I think I will even repurchase it again at some point!!

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  8. I got a sample of thisin a Birchbox a few months ago but haven't tried it out yet. Sounds like I need to get on it!

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    1. Let me know what you think of the liz earle cleanser once you tried it!!

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  9. I used to LOVE Liz Earle products but after using Clinique, I stopped using them altogether - you're absolutely right, I always feel like there's still some residual product when using Liz Earle moisturizers which is something I never get with Clinique moisturizers. That said, I'm definitely willing to give it another chance. Great post!

    xo Deborah
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    1. I am glad that I am not the only one that thinks so. I do love the liz earl cleanser but there are so many better ones out there now, that I rather try.

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  10. I've never tried any Liz Earle but I know they're really good quality products, I need to something that is really gentle on my skin so its hard to find the right product

    Please come check out my latest post if you have time :)

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    1. I am the same I alo need a gentle cleanser for my sensitive skin. If you have dry skin this is a good one to try!!

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  11. Oh Evelyn, dilemma. I am looking to change my skin care product, yet again.... I was going to ask you about your thoughts on Liz Earle as i know you were a big fan. I don't suppose you have used Bare Minerals, have you? I want something that is good with combination, sensitive skin. I too am not a big fan of anything too perfumed as it makes my eyes water and feel irritated, however, I want something that smells fresh... xx

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  12. Hi Sarah Liz Earl is a good start. The cleanser is quite good if you have normal to dry skin and its a natural product. If you have oily like me I would go for a balm as they are more purifying and nourishing at the same time( Clinique Take The Day Off is really good and has no alcohol or parabens). Always double cleanse and follow up with a toner ( Liz Earl toner is super hydrating and gives you that fresh feeling that you are after)! Afterwards I like to use a serum ( Estee Lauder Advanced Night Serum is the best) and then you can either put your night cream on or use a face oil ( I use Clarins Lotus Oil for oily skin but they also have different ones for different skin types,love this stuff, makes you skin look plump and fresh in the morning). That's it, all you need that is needed it to go and sleep. Hope that was any help to you. If you have more questions feel free to ask me again! XX

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