Gold
BeeInspired Skincare, Propolis Cream
“Heat rash hit me hard on my back, so I applied the cream twice that evening and once the next morning—and I experienced instant relief. My husband even commented that by morning, the rash had visibly reduced. The cream felt very cooling and smooth on the skin, which made it all the more soothing to use. I continued to be impressed with this product—it really calmed my skin and kept it hydrated for a long time. I found it far more effective than the aloe vera gel I usually use. It seemed to reduce discomfort much faster, and it also helped repair and protect my skin in the days that followed. My skin often itches for a long time—sometimes until the weather cools down—but with this cream, I noticed it provided deeper relief and a lasting sense of healing. It seemed to offer an extra layer of care.”
Silver
Balmonds Skincare, Face The Day
“Although quite a thick texture, I found it easy to massage into skin and it felt to offer a good layer of protection. I like that it doesn’t have any scent. Make up layered easily over the top and it left skin with a matte finish and no greasiness. It offered incredible protection from the sun and I tested this on days when it was in the high twenties and I didn’t get sunburnt. I was impressed with the performance and enjoyed using it much more than my regular SPF which can feel greasy on the skin. I’ve used many different SPFs for the face and this is the only one I’ve ever tried that has left a matte finish and a perfect primer-like base. My skin can be reactive and sensitive but this didn’t cause any irritation or breakouts. It felt nurturing on the skin. Love this product.”
Balmonds Skincare, Top-To-Toe
“A little goes a very long way! I loved that it went on white so you could see where it was applied. I loved it. It wasn’t as greasy as normal suncreams, did a great job at stopping sunburn, and I love that it’s 99% natural. Usually our normal suncreams smell funny and are awfully greasy, making it difficult to convince children to apply it! It promised to be a broad spectrum zinc based suncream and did a great job. I also loved that it was problem-skin friendly, making it perfect for my family.”
BeeInspired Skincare, “bugger off” body cream
“Generous tin of cream, which has a whipped cream texture, looks really moisturising. The herbal scent is quite zingy and uplifting — I am surprised that it does not smell like any bug repellant I’ve ever used — just like a natural moisturiser. I exercise in fields where there are lots of critters to bite, including horseflies. I had some mosquito bites on my legs when I first started using this product. I found it soothing on the original bites (even though its purpose is preventative, rather than aftercare). I really like how the cream sinks in so easily to the skin, leaving a slight sheen and feeling very pampered and moisturised. But most miraculously of all, I’ve not had a single bite since using the cream. Love it! Delighted to have found a natural bug repellant that works so well.”
Bronze
Bloom Skin, Sun Balm
“I was pleasantly surprised that this went on really well. I found that I didn’t need to much to get a good covering. This totally protected me when I was out. It worked brilliantly on exposed areas like shoulders, arms and legs, and protected really well. I also found that the thick texture, while taking a little getting used to, did also keep moisture in the skin. I will continue to use this and I love it. I found it to be an easy-to-use effective sun cream.”
Shade All-Natural Sunscreen, Organic SPF25 Unscented
“I found myself reaching for this time and time again over the full testing period as it suited my skin and didn’t cause any issues for my dry, eczema-prone skin. I like the way it absorbs and the initial white cast on application became a great tool for seeing any areas I’d missed. I feel like this delivered on its promises as it didn’t irritate my skin or cause breakouts, thanks to the minimal ingredient list, and my skin didn’t burn after spending time outdoors.”
SUK., Before+After Sun Serum
“It has a nice smoothness, no tackiness at all — it’s surprisingly easy and pleasant to spread and work with. If I didn’t know what it was, I’d probably assume it was some kind of rescue serum or topical treatment. I wear high SPF daily, so I’m always happy to add anything that might help enhance or support sun protection. This product is amazing for active people who exercise outdoors in the sun. It acts like an extra layer of protection that’s feather-light and doesn’t make you feel sticky or greasy. That’s probably my favourite part — how sweat-resistant and low-maintenance it is.”