I believe you saw my little Instagram Video on this gift set before, during the Month of May. I have finally gotten around reviewing the products for a month and now, I'm ready to share!

It's no big secret that I LOVE all beauty products that are organic and natural, so when I was given the opportunity to collaborate with Skinvestigate, the one-stop online portal for natural skincare products, I said yes.

So without further ado, let's get started:

Organic Skin Care Starter Set

1. Gentle Face Wash 150ml

2. Age Resist Face Moisturiser 50ml

3. Caring Hand Cream 75ml

Available for just SG$50

VERDICT

Gentle Face Wash

This organic face cleanser gently clean skin, as softening coconut extract and anti-oxidant green tea condition. Made with 74% organic ingredients. All the ingredients include some of the greatest that nature has to offer natural beauty and all meeting organic face certification standards, perfect for people who likes a thorough cleanse while being gentle to the skin.

To Use: 

Use morning and evening in the shower, bath or sink to take away dirt, impurities, and makeup. Dispense one pump of the gel-like cleanser on your hand, add a bit of water, then work up a lather in your palm.

Next, massage this foamy lather over the face, stroking in upward circular motion. Give special attention to the forehead and sides of the nose. Remember to massage gently as pressing or rubbing too hard may irritate the skin and cause roughness or dark spots.

Texture: Gel-based that foams up

Smell: Lavender scent

Benefits:

• For all skin types including sensitive skin
• Gently removes make-up
• Deep cleansing with a foaming face wash
• Leaves skin feeling soft and refreshed

Ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Cocoamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Benzyl Alcohol, Glycerin**, Sodium Chloride, Lauryl Glucoside, Stearyl Citrate, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder*, Sucrose Laurate, Sodium Benzoate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Almond) Oil*, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract*, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Flower Oil*, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil*, Parfum*, Linalool, Potassium Sorbate *Certified as Organically Grown **Organically Derived

Product Rating: 9/10
If you are new to organic and natural skincare, I would highly recommend this cleanser. Why? Because, there is a high chance that you are very used to cleansers that foam a lot and most natural and organic cleansers that I've used, doesn't foam much. This cleanser foams up quite richly without the use of SLSs and it doesn't leave your skin feeling weak or over-washed.

 If you are an avid natural and organic skincare user, then you will probably prefer something that doesn't foam up much. Regardless, as a start, this cleanser does its job well and I find it perfect as a natural cleanser to start your Natural Skincare Journey with.

Age Resist Face Moisturiser

This award winning organic face cream offers a high-performance anti-ageing solution for the face and neck while being kind to skin. Restore your skin with this potent blend of antioxidant rich Argan and rejuvenating Shea Butter, while Cocoa Butter hydrates and Jojoba protects.

To Use:

Apply to cleansed face and neck.

Texture: Light cream-based

Smell: Delicate floral organic scent

Benefits:

• For dry, normal, sensitive and mature skin types
• Infuses skin with radiance 
• Non-clogging dewy finish
• Made with 90% organic ingredients

Ingredients: 

Aqua (Water), Glycerin**, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil*, Stearic Acid, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil*, Vitis Vinifera (Grape Seed) Oil*, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Benzyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder*, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Flower Oil*, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil*, Parfum*, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate *Certified as Organically Grown **Organically Derived

Product Rating: 8/10
I like this face moisturizer, if you are looking for a normal hydrating moisturizer, you can try this out. I find that it does help to keep the skin hydrated without feeling overly heavy on my skin. However, I wouldn't make a repurchase of this moisturizer because I need something else that will help me keep my breakouts in check... haha!

That being said, I did notice that my scars do heal pretty fast with the use of this moisturizer, especially in the morning after I slather it onto my skin and with a night of adequate sleep.

Caring Hand Cream

An easily-absorbed certified organic hand cream that leaves hands moisturised, protected and cared for. This special blend of plant oils prevents dryness as Shea and Cocoa Butter restore the skin. 

To Use:

The handy tube makes for easy application at home or when out and about, just squeeze the amount need and massage into hands.

Texture: Cream based, gets absorbed easily and relatively fast

Smell: Geranium scent

Benefits:

• For all skin types including sensitive skin
• Perfect for dry, damaged and overworked hands
• Offers long lasting skin comfort without greasiness
• Made with 87% organic ingredients

Ingredients:

Aqua (Water), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil*, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Almond) Oil*, Glycerin**, Benzyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder*, Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Flower Oil*, Parfum*, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Dehydroacetic Acid *Certified as Organically Grown **Organically Derived

Product Rating: 10/10
Love this hand cream because it doesn't have the uncomfortable greasy sensation once the product has been fully absorbed. I have passed this to my boyfriend to use because his hands are badly chapped due the constant exposure to heat, cuts and harsh dish liquid soap that is required of him during this line of work (Chef) and he highly raves about it too. I've been informed by him that it doesn't sting when the cream comes into contact with this wounds and he loves the scent of it.

He also noted that the hydrating property of this hand cream is pretty immediate, and it helps to ease his discomfort especially around the joints of the finger since it's the area that is most prone to cracking.

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When it comes to foundation, I look for one that has the least amount of harmful ingredients (so something that uses more natural than chemical/ synthetic ingredients), something that evens out my skin's imperfection without it feeling like a mask or oily and sticky and ideally, something that has some SPF! 

I have been collaborating with Charis Naturals to review some of their products and they have been a sporting bunch to keep coming back to me for my honest review. This time round, they are getting me to review one of the foundation from their new makeup brand, Studio 78 Paris!

Studio 78 Paris eases your conscience by proposing a new solution for women who are in need of a "green" makeover, by creating an organic make-up line high tolerance certified by Ecocert. Their laboratory has selected natural pigments from vegetal and mineral lands, in order to offer a natural and ecological make-up range, protecting the skin and respecting the environment.

YES to Health, YES to Beauty... NO to Chemicals!

Studio78 Paris Bi-phased water foundation

This enhancer sublimated and brings our the natural skin radiance with translucency, thanks to its innovative formula, easy to apply: a highly pigmented mineral powdery phase combined to a toning aqueous phase.

This matte finish texture leaves the complexion perfect, natural and luminous.

The formula is enriched with organic AVOCADO OIL and organic GLYCERIN in order to moisturize the skin and in PALMITATE SUCROSE to smooth the skin and eases the application.

Available in 2 shades:

Energizing mist 01 - Warm light beige for light skin tone.

Enhancing dew 02 - Medium warm beige for olive skin.

To Use:

Shake Water Foundation well before use. Apply your natural liquid foundation with fingertips and blend onto both sides of the face from the nose outwards. Use light sweeping movements and take special care to blend past the jawline. For best results on dry skin, apply after moisturising well.

VERDICT

Texture: Watery, easy to blend, dries off matte

Smell: Floral Scent


Ingredients:
AQUA, PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL*, GLYCERIN*, MICA, SILICA, SUCROSE PALMITATE, PARFUM, BENZYL ALCOHOL, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, LIMONENE, LINALOOL. May contain: CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499.
99% of the total of the ingredients are natural
30% of the total of the ingredients are from organic agriculture

Cost: $68

Product Rating: 9/10

This is the first time I am trying a water-based foundation and it reminds me a lot like applying Sunkiller's water-based sunscreen. Haha! It's is very watery and it will drip off your fingers if you apply too much, but I like the consistency of it because it makes it easy to blend into my skin.

On the skin, the texture of this foundation feels very similar to how a mositurizer feels. It's not too thick or sticky and it allows the skin to breathe.

One thing to note is that you have to shake well before using it as the ingredients will settle.

The shade of the foundation is also very interesting, I have the one in Enhancing dew 02 because my skin tone is towards the "darker Asian shade" or aka olive shade. Initially, I was a little doubtful that the shade will blend well because it is peachy in tone but as you can see from the photo above, it blends seamlessly into the skin.

The packaging of this foundation is very similar to M.A.C's foundation old packaging (before the pump) or Loreal Nude Magique foundation, where you have to pour the foundation out. The only difference is that Studio78 Paris's opening is smaller due to the stopper. There is a tiny sticker covering the opening the first time, so do note to peel it off. Initially, I couldn't tell that it was is sticker and I actually prick a tiny tiny hole in the middle which took forever to pour out enough product.







Overall, I love this foundation. It has been a constant product in my makeup pouch because it fulfills most of my criteria. I find that this foundation works well to even out any minor imperfection with one coverage and helps to brighten my skin.If you are looking for a foundation with a thicker coverage, this wont do.

I advise against adding too many layer, the most 2, because that's when the shade builds up and you end up looking orange. Personally, I do a general application for my whole face with 2 drops of the foundation using a foundation brush and add on a swipe or two over troubled areas like the sides of my nose, dark circles and cheeks.

The great thing about this shade is that it acts well as a under eye concealer too because of its peachy tone (peach/orange counteracts blue/purple ) so you can skip a step for a quick makeup for the day!

This foundation last pretty well, more than half a day in our climate for me because of its natural and light coverage, it doesn't smudge or cake much like normal foundation. Personally, if I know that I will outdoors most of the time, I pat on some powder to reduce the natural shine and to help the foundation last longer.

Studio78 Paris Foundation applied to half side of my face.
Coverage is minimal but sufficient to blend away minor imperfection, lighten my dark circles and brighten my overall complexion for a natural no makeup look!

To view more of Studio 78 Paris products or purchase this foundation, head over to Charis Naturals!