Sunday, December 12, 2010

Snowberry - Instant Deep Cleanser


Little Snowferries*
It is definitely winter where I live and the Christmas markets are the place to be :) The best past-time activity for dark and freezing evenings in December!





When I come home at night my skin's usually dry from the cold outside and the heaters indoors. Washing my face could make this condition worse. Not so since I am using my Snowberry Instant Deep Cleanser. My skin feels really smooth and silky even before I apply my night cream! In my opinion this product is the perfect winter treat and makes a perfect gift.
The packaging is very cute and the formula contains an advanced combination of natural ingredients and the latest findings in skin care science. The company is based in New Zealand and many of the ingredients are harvested from the local rainforests.
I spent 3 weeks on this amazing island and I can safely say that I am still day-dreaming of seeing these strong and pristine landscapes again! (If you like I put up some pictures of my travels)

Sorry the pic above looks so useless... the cleanser in my hand is lightly red and with one pulp you can cover your entire face. The product comes in two sizes, 15ml and 50ml. I got and recommend the big-sized version as it's better value for money)

The Instant Deep Cleanser is made using the following substances:

Melia azadirachta linn (Neem) seed oil An exotic natural emollient from Neem seeds with moisturising, hydrating, and skin softening properties. This oil stimulates cell regeneration, a mild antiseptic and gives skin a smooth and healthy appearance.

Plantservative WM A naturally derived ingredient from the Japanese Honeysuckle with strong anti-microbial and preserving properties.

Inca Inchi Oil
An exotic natural plant ingredient with moisturising, hydrating, skin softening and sun protection properties.

Passion Fruit Oil (WS) A natural active emollient from Passion flower with a high level of linoleic acid, providing deep nourishment and moisturization for the skin.

Dracorin GOC
A naturally derived plant/synthetic ingredient with emulsifying properties and provides a rich texture and feel to the skin.

Dermofeel G6CY (Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate)
A naturally derived plant ingredient with skin conditioning agent, emollient, solubiliser and secondary emulsifier.

Orchard Complex OS
A natural plant ingredient with emmoliency and anti-aging properties. It also enhances product spreadability delivering a smooth feel to the skin.

Sopholiance
An active, naturally derived anti-bacterial & anti-lipase agent, which prevents growth of certain noxious gram positive bacteria yet respects the natural flora of the skin.

Sun Essence (Cloudberry Seed Oil) An exotic natural plant ingredient with moisturising, hydrating, and skin softening properties.

Pufabe Echium Oil
A natural ingredient from an Arctic plant with moisturising and hydrating properties.

Wheat Soramides
An ingredient of essential lipids for the skin with moisturising, revitalising and restructuring properties. Rich in Phospholipids, Ceramides, Phytoserols, fatty acids and retinol with functions including skin-identical lipid composition and reconstruction effects.

Lyconat CI 75125 (Lycopene)
A natural biotech ingredient derived from a natural fermentative process which involves a fungus, the Blakeslea Trispora, which has active anti-aging properties.

Nikkol VC-IP
A naturally derived ingredient from Vitamin C with anti-aging properties. Primary function is to promote collagen synthesis and inhibit lipid peroxidation.

Macpaste
A naturally derived gelling agent from nuts of the macadamia tree with moisturising and emolliency properties.

Coleus Oil
A natural extract from the roots of Coleus forskohlii with excellent cleansing and moisturising properties while giving a pleasant aroma.

It contains NO:
Lauryl Sulfates
Petrochemicals
Propylene or Butylene Glycols
Volatile Alcohols
Artificial Colours
Silicones
DEA or MEA
not tested on Animals

...And this is only the cleanser! Check out the other products at the well-designed webside http://www.snowberrybeauty.com/

I am very confident that is the kind of brand that'll eventually knock out L'Oreal and all those other companies that only look at their own profits rather than the sustainability of our planet and the health of their costumers. My skin never felt this good during the winter months and it makes me a bit angry realizing that I wasted many years wondering how to 'cure' my skin. Since I've changed my cleansing routine my skin has improved tremendously! Snowberry even claims to be certified 'carbon neutral', meaning that "the carbon the company produces at any given time is neutralised by mechanisms such as registered forest regeneration, which extracts the same quantity of carbon dioxide from the air." Taken together, I can safely say that all these great properties make up for the steep price of 38 Euros.

What do you think of this brand? Do you know Christmas markets and hot wine punch?!

Season's Greetings,
Sam xx

5 comments:

  1. Well you know I am a fan of this, glad you have got such great results from it, I am quite tempted to try their eye cream x

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  2. Have you found a way to avoid the expensive shipping costs? I hope so, 'cause I'm super curious about the other Snowberry products :) You're right, the eye cream sounds so tempting!!
    Much love and a merry Christmas time, Sam xx

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  3. It looks like a great cleanser, I love that you list all the ingredients and benefits of them (: I'm currently using Angels on bare skin, and it was the best cleanser that I have ever used, I'm really impressed! Natural beauty all the way (:
    I hope you have a wonder and happy Christmas <3

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  4. Hi Sam,
    Looks like Harvey Nics had the brand back online so guess I can buy at least two at a time to save on postage, although I am using an elemental herbology cleanser that I really like at the moment, not quite on par with Snowberry, but cheaper!
    Have a great Christmas too, hope you get bought lots of lovely makeup x

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  5. @Marisa:
    Thank you so much sweetheart! It's been a pleasure exchanging thoughts with you, I am so happy to continue our conversation next year :) So glad the natural skin care works for you, too!
    I am going to spend Christmas with my family and then visiting friends in the region.
    Much love xx

    @Replica:
    Ha ha, let's see what Santa Clause came up with this year! ;)
    I've got a bronzing lotion from EH and I like it a lot! The design is also great. Sounds like a good substitute to me, maybe you should use those two cleansers alternately?!
    Kisses, Sam xx

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