[REVIEW] fresh – How effective are “natural” skincare products?

“Where fresh goes, beauty follows”. This slogan can be found on fresh’s website, one of the leading international skincare brands that is known for their commitment to natural ingredients and sustainable practices. From the sweet embrace of roses to the rejuvenating power of tea elixirs, fresh skincare products incorporates natural ingredients with modern science to curate the perfect skincare ritual. To see how accurate this statement is, we tried three best-selling products from fresh: their rose tone, rose moisturiser, and tea elixir serum.

Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner

The Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner ($72) is one of fresh’s best-sellers for a reason. This skincare gem boasts triple the rose power with its toning rose fruit extract, damask rose extract and rose oil.

Toners is a vital addition to your skincare routine as it balances pH levels, hydrates and tightens pores, and preps the skin, leaving you with a refreshed and radiant complexion. But what makes fresh’s rose toner so spectacular is its deeply hydrating experience. In addition to its rosewater component, this elixir contains hyaluronic acid and angelica leaf extract, bestowing its users with the 24-hour hydration. The refreshing feeling extends beyond the first few hours of applying, which is a common downfall of the common toner. Instead, the Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner left my skin supple and smooth throughout the day. The other benefits of this toner includes clearing the skin of impurities and tightening your pores, creating an even and flawless appearance.

The product already won my heart with its aesthetically pleasing see-through bottle infused with petals. Not to mention, the aromatic scent of roses that perfumed my room after every use. But of course, its effectiveness should carry the heaviest weightage as we review fresh’s products. The Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner is said to improve skin clarify after a month of using, and lo and behold. After a few weeks of dedicated tender-loving-care with this product, my skin did become visibly brighter.

Rose Deep Hydration Balancing Emulsion

If rose-infused cosmetics works for your skin, fresh’s Rose Deep Hydration Balancing Emulsion ($77) will be a great addition to your skincare routine.

The thing about deep-hydration moisturisers is that most of them are plagued with a tacky finish. Sure, it gets the job done, but at what cost? However, there is something about this rose-infused moisturiser that works so well in leaving my skin with a weightless finish, despite its deep hydration.

This non-comedogenic formula is compatible for all skin types — dry, oily, and even a combination of both. With the skin-strengthening power of damask rose extract, plumping features of hyaluronic acid, and smoothing finishes of the yarrow extract, this milky emulsion blesses my skin with soft and velvety feel. Beyond hydrating, the Rose Deep Hydration Emulsion works wonders in evening out texture, reducing the appearance of pores, and visibly softening dry lines. And guess what? It’s not just a skincare star, it is also a fantastic makeup base!

Tea Elixir Skin Resilience Activating Serum

I’m sure most of you have been panicking after trying on the ageing filter on TikTok. Fret not, you still have 40 years to smoothen out and tighten up your skin.

The Tea Elixir Skin Resilience Activating Serum ($135), fortified with exclusive APT Technology™, is everyone’s ultimate solution in achieving resilient skin and combatting signs of aging. This potent anti-aging serum works to diminish visible wrinkles, resulting in a smoother and more youthful texture.

What’s the secret behind this magic? Well, the innovative Adaptive Phytocompound Tea (APT) Technology™, of course! It boosts the skin’s bioenergetic systems and amps up antioxidant protection. In addition, Vitamin B3, also known as Niacinamide, joins the party to refine pores, even out skin tone, and bring out natural radiance. Lastly, the 5kDA hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates the skin and waves goodbye to those pesky lines and wrinkles. As the cherry on top, Ceramide III steps in to strengthen the moisture barrier, keeping dehydration at bay.

I’m still relatively young, so I can’t give a fair judgement over how I love how soft and supple my skin felt after daily usage of the serum!

From the invigorating scent of roses to the soothing touch of tea elixirs, these natural ingredients provide a refreshing and rejuvenating experience for your skincare routine. So, why settle for anything less when you can pamper your skin with the enchanting magic of fresh, natural goodness?

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*This article is written in partnership with fresh, but all opinions are of my own

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