I bought this fairly recently in a haul seen here.
I needed something extra for my skin in the drying winter, and after looking around, I decided to try out the Urban Eco Harakeke Firming Seed Essence. It claims to use ingredients native to NZ, and as a kiwi, I was sold =w=
It claims to:
- hold moisture between skin, creating moist and radiant skin
- contain Omega 3, 6, 9 which strengthen the skin, enhancing skin elasticity
- contain harakeke seed oil which enhances skin elasticity and supplies nutrients
- contain various vegetable extracts which soothes the skin
- provide wrinkle care
The essence comes in a plastic bottle (safe from fumbling fingers and tiled floors), all sleek looking with a wooden looking plastic cap. The box is also really nice, and looks to be made from recycled paper.
Ugh. Sorry for the horrible lighting. More details and instructions on the sides of the boxes. Comes in several languages which is pretty awesome sauce.
The all wonderful pump! At first when I bought this I was worried that the bottle would just have some hole opening, but nope! A wonderfully easy-to-use and hygienic pump is used. Also, the bottle cap is secured by the little circular knob near where my hand is.
Additionally, it's great at being absorbed quickly, which is always a bonus in those rushed mornings!
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Pros:
☺Great packaging (plastic, pump, and cap security is great :D)
☺Light-weight and quickly absorbed
☺Good at keeping skin hydrated; it really takes away the tightness of dry skin
☺Skin feels softer (not sure about firmness)
Cons:
☹ Provides great hydration, but not much else
Overall: 4.8/5
Verdict: A+. It's very good at what it claims to do, and it's a great product. I only wish that it would also provide things like skin brightening or something!
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