21/09/2020
I was recently kindly gifted these two products by . *opinions are of my own*
Irene Forte Skincare is a multi-benefit, natural and sustainable skincare brand, inspired by Sicily and handmade in Italy.
1) APRICOT FACE PEEL Enzymatic
🏷 £70.00
🧴50 ml
🧪Active Ingredients: Apricot Seed Powder, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aloe Leaf Juice, Algae, Enzymatic Italian Plant Ferment (Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Apple, Lemon, Red Grape, Wheat Bran).
From the product description: The Apricot Seed Powder works to effectively remove dead skin cells, while Aloe Leaf Juice hydrates and soothes. An enzymatic Italian plant ferment of Red Grape, Wheat Bran, Apple and Lemon, gently purifies and brightens.
It is described to be for all skin types. And I do believe it can be used by all skin types but not by the ones who are sensitive to fragrance. You can feel the apricot scent to it and it is suggested to be kept for 5 mins. If you're on the *I don't mind fragrance* team, then this is a great enzymatic peel for you. I have used it once so far and really enjoyed it; it didn't feel tingly or prickly at all. I will update you on my stories as I continue to use it.
2) Pistachio Lip Balm
🏷£21.00
🧴5 ml
🧪Active Ingredients: Shea Butter, Sweet Almond Oil, Olive Oil, Pistachio Oil, Vitamin E, Wild Mango Butter, Borage Seed Oil (Star Flower).
If these ingredients were to be divided into two groups it would be the moisturizing and conditioning ones (Omega-rich Olive Oil, Pistachio Oil and Vitamin E) and the nourishing and soothing ones that help form a protective barrier against environmental aggressors (Buttery Shea and Wild Mango).
I usually use this at night as it feels more like a lip mask to me. I massage it into my lips and leave it on. I love how my lips feel in the morning: super soft and hydrated.
Overall first impression is pretty nice. The products worked pretty well on my skin. I gotta admit I enjoy the lip balm a bit more. I would probably try their Aloe Vera Face Cream (it's on my wishlist) and their Almond Cleansing Milk next.