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It is moisturizing and hydrating per the packaging. But the biggest issue for me is the stinging of my eyes. Even when it is dry/ absorbed before my pool or beach fun, the sunscreen can sting if sunscreen mixed sweat reaches my eyes. Not really sure about the 72 hours hydration either, I reapply Sunny Daze every 2 or 3 hours. It goes on well before make up, and it disappears quite well without the greasy undertones Overall I don't mind the sunscreen if it is on body, but on my face it is pretty annoying if it gets into my eyes.

The best thing I like about the jar is the pump head. It is hygienic and it dispenses good amount of cream (ie not too much). The caviar extract smooths and hydrates really well. I use the day cream for night time as well because I am cheap, while it is not as rich as the night cream, it is still hydrating and works as well. It does hydrate my skin well, and love how to applies onto my skin. The smoothing complex probably will work better with the other products on range, but to me it works well even on its own.

I got this in the trial box, and this is my favorite. Weleda's facial cream has a cute cactus picture, because it has prickly pear extract. The smell is not overpowering, I can detect perfume but it is not in your face. The additional ingredients include shea butter, aloe vera, safflower and sunflower oils. With the original Weleda cream, a little goes a long way. A pea size seems to be enough to start for my skin. Using it alone, I can feel my skin become less dry immediately, this comes after washing my face. The tightness is gone as the cream smooths on my skin. I did use a little bit more to try, because I was not going to use oils and serums after. Overall, the effect does last a good while, I am not sure 24 hours because I didn't notice my face going dry overnight. But Weleda's hydrating facial cream does hydrate really well with a small amount. I am impressed.

I got the Glow Lab Age Renew Retinol Booster Oil in the trial box. The "retinol" in the bottle is actually Bakuchiol, which is actually NOT retinol. If you are looking for proper retinol, this is not it. This is a natural alternative that is plant derived. While research says that Bakuchiol's effect is comparable, it's not exactly retinol. The oil is mainly sunflower oil, there is no fragrance added into the mix. The smell itself is not great, but I don't mind. The oil does not absorb as quickly as cream or serum, the direction does say massage using upward strokes. 1-2 drops work well for me. With the oil, you have to use twice a day for best effects, which is what the studies did to compare. So far, I think my forehead wrinkles are looking a little better, not as deep. Sometimes I mix the oil in my cream so I don't have to deal with the oiliness, that seems to help too.

I have been using this for a few days when it came with the Natural Beauty Month Trial Box. My favorite feature is the stopper for the spray (so my daughter didn't go trigger happy on her own hair). The spray smells pleasant when it comes out in the mist, I can probably spot lime and geranium in the mix. The ingredients say it has Indian Cress,Orange and Patchouli oil among the list. It lifts the spirit up more than my hair at the moment. Even after a few days, I can see that there is no reduction of my hair falling on the ground. But the silicone free formula means that my hair does not have sticky or slippery feeling. I am doing it daily because I wash my hair daily. It does say that it will work better in conjunction with the shampoo and conditioner, which I do not have. But it is a pleasant hair spray to have.

I have the Perfecting correct and even in the Natural beauty month trial. The primer is a green tone, which is good for neutralizing redness. It also says it can even out skin tone before foundation. This goes on after my usual moisturizer, and I do give it a few minutes to settle before the primer. My first impression of the primer is that it applies okay, not glides on like silk but it is a cream that smooths. It has a matte finish that is suitable for any foundation to go on later. But I find that I have to wait another while before the next step. Of course, I have to wear face mask after. So I will only comment that after 10 hours of work + 1 hour at the gym, there is no more foundation color on my forehead. Let's be honest, I am sure there will be no make up around my lips with the frequency of the mask going on and off. Does the primer feel nice? Yes. Does it keep my makeup on? Not really. Did it remove my redness... well... my foundation does that too so it's hard to tell; but alone I can still see them around my cheeks

I got this in the trial box and I am thankful that I get to try this. THe Nude by Nature Setting spray is the last layer after all your make up is done. It has kakadu plum, which is rich in vitamin C, as well as quandong and wattle seed extract that yells I am Australian to those who are clueless. The spray is new in their range, but not new in the world of make up. It is to be alcohol free and fragrance free. Setting Spray nozzle dispenses a fine mist that settles lightly on my skin before setting the colors. Since I am trying this, I neglected to use make up setting powder. I do have to use both because my combination skin is oily and sometimes my make up runs away even during winter. This is not a miraculous product, it makes my skin feel hydrated, but it can't actually stop my make up from running. I think it holds on for a few hours in my case, which is not too bad alone. Extend wear? Not in my case unfortunately.

I got this as part of the trial box, and this Essano Advanced Brightening Vitamin C concentrated serum comes in a 20ml bottle. It says "Our Planet first" in their website, but the box is so much bigger than the bottle (so minus one star). Then the serum's dropper does not always dispense the same amount, depending on how hard I squeeze. The smell of the serum is good, I like the citrusy feel. The 5% Vitamin C is a big boost, and for it to last 12 months is a bonus. Essano's serum has jojoba oil, vitamin E and sunflower in it as well. So basically this is an emulsion type serum with Vitamin C. The recommendation is to use it after toning, before the moisturizer. It absorbs pretty quickly for a concentrated serum, but the recommendation is wait until the serum absorbs into the skin before moisturizers and make up. I do not mind it, for that price, I think it is a decent enough serum. I didn't see much change in my skin in terms of radiance or skin tone, but I can say that it does not irritate my skin even for a 5% vitamin C dose.

I got the lip shine in the tester box to try, and I have the 05 Pucker. Straight off, when the product squeezes out, it makes me hungry. I am not sure why I smell berries, when the ingredients spell apricot wax, shea butter, soybean oil etc. The Lip shine is glossy looking without the thick layer of wax when it is a petrolatum based. The color flatters my lip without being too obvious that I am wearing a colored gloss. While Burts Bees says it provides sheer color with glossy finish, it looks like a nice lip stain with satin finish. I can rub my lips up and down a lot of time without it rubbing out, which is good. Despite having natural origins, Burt Bees lip shine moisturizes as well as the traditional petroleum based lip gloss/ shine. But it's not vegan because bees produce the beeswax.

I have used Dermal therapy before, but this is my first time using the Sensitive skin lotion. I prefer the anti-itch formulation with menthol in it, but this is nice too. The lotion is not too thick or oily, and it absorbs pretty fast. Caprylic acid is part of coconut oil, but it does not have that coconut oil smell (which is good for me). It has glycerine and beeswax (cera alba), but it is a jojoba oil that makes the lotion shine. The sensitive skin lotion has a fair bit of ingredients inside. The only downside for me, is that the lotion's moisturizing effect wears off with frequent handwashing, so I have to reapply as well. There is no fragrance in the lotion, so the smell is on the clinical side. It is not strongly unpleasant, hardly noticeable unless you go looking for it. Dermal therapy is also an Australian brand, so the formula caters to Australian weather and sensitive skin Pretty good to try as first product if you have dry and sensitive skin