Up until my thirties, skincare had always felt like too much of a chore to steal my time and attention away from my hectic life and children. And now, between the complicated ten-step routines that we see on our social media feeds, and the scientific jargon that literally requires a degree just to decode it, it’s all too easy to just reach for whatever’s on sale at Boots and hope for the best.
But every once in a while, a brand comes along that makes you actually want to slow down and enjoy the process; enter Crème du Loch…
This British family-owned brand has been proudly bringing a slice of the Scottish Highlands to our bathroom cabinets since 2019, for which I’ve just treated myself to their Age-Defying Ritual Set and want to shout from the rooftops about just how wonderful it is. So, if you’re looking for a Mother’s Day gift for the most amazing lady in your life, then this may be just the treat that they deserve.
Think less of a routine, and more of a daily skin reset, as we take a look at why this collection has become my new favourite way to wake up and wind down. Aside from the samples included to pass to your bestie to try, this isn’t yet another pouch of travel minis thrown together for a special occasion. It’s a full skincare wardrobe that contains everything that you need to fall in love again with natural beauty.
Kicking things off with the Age-Defying Daily Serum, I see this as my skin’s morning espresso as it’s packed with peptides Scottish spring water and kelp to firm things up and give you that I- just-slept-for-eight-hours glow. Gently reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, it also tightens pores, improves skin texture and evens out the skin tone whilst providing skin with such flawless hydration and nourishment. I love how easily it glides on and makes me feel alive in the morning, even after sleeping with the heating still on by mistake!
Next up is the Age-Defying Daily Moisturiser which is their award-winning hero product in the range. It uses a gentle retinol complex, with no scary peeling, and smells like freshly cut cucumbers, which I’m obsessed with. It is incredibly light on the skin whilst locking in all-day hydration which lasts up until bedtime and my nighttime cleanse.
Containing an innovative blend of kelp extracts, natural oils and retinol complex, this moisturiser reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and blemishes, whilst once again tightening pores, tackling skin texture and evening out the skin tone, all with a radiant glow. The creme is so luxuriously rich and hydrating, as well as being soothing and suitable for every skin type. A big win for my fellow rosacea ladies!
A big key player in this collection is the Age-Defying Eye Concentrate which targets fine lines and tech-neck shadows from looking down at your devices all day. It beautifully reduces the appearance of dark under eye circles whilst soothing puffiness and tackling fine lines and wrinkles that surround the eye area.
Our eyes are an area of our skincare that we often overlook when considering nourishment and hydration, and are quick to tell the signs of ageing. But with a specialist blend of actives, spring water and sea loch kelp, my eyes look just as fresh, vibrant and youthful as they feel.
And of course, this gift set wouldn’t be complete without some luxurious added extras which include a gold-plated spatula that is a dream for de-puffing the eyes, a 100% pure cotton cleansing cloth, and a chic organic cotton, ethically sourced, waterproof bag to store all products safely, as well as take them with you on your travels.
Because Crème du Loch uses kelp harvested from Scottish sea lochs, these vegan-friendly products are naturally rich in minerals and antioxidants. This allows us to use them as a shield against city pollution and blue light exposure while keeping our skin looking plump and bouncy for a dewy, healthy glow.
What I love most about this collection, is how it doesn’t feel heavy, cakey or uncomfortable to use. If you have combination skin like me, then you’ll know the struggle of finding an age-defying cream that doesn’t turn your face into an oil slick by noon, or leave sensitive areas tingling and burning from irritation. These beautiful products literally sink in instantly, making them the perfect base for makeup, as well as a fresh-face day.
The Natural Difference
Founder Dr. Gary Sheard, which has a PhD in organic chemistry, decided to make a cream for his wife which didn’t cost a fortune but delivered the same high-end results as major brands. With sustainability a cause close to their hearts, Crème du Loch are proud members of the Scottish Seaweed Industry Association, ensuring their kelp is responsibly sourced, whilst focusing on skin health, radiance and quality at every age, as opposed to ignoring and masking skin complaints and imperfections.
Everything that they create is also vegan-friendly and cruelty-free, which ticks all of my boxes for results, morals and ethics, hence why this gift set found its way into my basket. So if you’re looking to treat yourself, partner, bestie or mother to a skincare range that takes just five minutes per day, with incredible results, then look no further. Together we can turn our daily to-do’s for skincare into ta-da’s and supercharge our self-love whilst honouring our me-time.
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