Almost overnight, the popularity of face oils has taken the IT ingredient straight from the wobbly shelves of health food stores to the marble floors of high end department stores. Introduced earlier this month, the Oils of Life range from The Body Shop brilliantly connects the dots between luxury, efficacy, and availability. The new Intensely Revitalizing collection includes: Essence Lotion and Facial Oil along with Gel and Cream moisturizer options. Superb and super affordable, it is no wonder these oil infused formulas are creating such a buzz.
Completely owning the mass-tige concept, The Body Shop delivers quality skincare that feels pretty upscale with the latest Oils of Life range. Very on brand, the globally sourced botanicals include Black Cumin Seed Oil from Egypt, Camellia Seed Oil from the Evergreen trees of China, and Rosehip Seed Oil from The Andes in Chile. Rich in antioxidants, oleic acid and essential fatty acids, this potent blend of cold-pressed extracts firms and restores hydration and radiance to dull, lackluster skin.
With its bi-phase texture, the Essence Lotion combines water and oils to instantly soothe and comfort freshly cleansed skin. More than a treatment toner but not quite a serum, the essence step, popularized in Asian skincare routines, preps the skin for proper absorption of what is to follow. Totally non-greasy, it sinks right in and absorbs fully within seconds, leaving behind a veil of softness. Shake the bottle and apply by patting directly with your hands or saturated cotton pads. Love the subtle calming aroma. $22 (160ml)
The new Facial Oil from The Body Shop is one of the most premium fusions released to date. Housed in a glass bottle with dropper, the powerhouse trifecta of Black Cumin, Camellia, and Rosehip Seed Oils is enhanced with Olive, Jojoba, Rosemary Leaf, Lavender, and Orange Peel Oils. Surprisingly lightweight, it works great under your moisturizer during the day and at night time. The warm energizing aroma is pleasant and dissipates without lingering. Most definitely the hero of the Oils of Life range, it delivers immediate and lasting glow without irritation. My combination skin drinks it up. Major kudos for this one. $39 (30ml)
Because The Body Shop wants you to get it right, the Oils of Life collection offers a choice of moisturizer in an Intensively Revitalizing Cream or Gel version. And while both formulas are fueled by the same botanical medley, the Cream has added Shea Butter and Soybean Protein for a truly lush consistency. Whipped to bouncy perfection, the Gel has high water content, making it a great pick for anyone with oily yet dehydrated skin. Slightly herbal with a touch of earthy, but very much uplifting, the scent alone will make you pick up a jar between uses just to take a sniff. $34 (50ml) each
We can only hope that a cleansing balm slash mask is in the works. In the meantime, shop the fab assortment available on www.thebodyshop-usa.com (The Body Shop will plant a seed for every product sold to help sustain the ecosystem in Cerro Blanco, Ecuador) and check out this quirky and on-point video, which The Body Shop uses to introduce Oils of Life.
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