My story with the L'Occitane brand began many years ago, even before I became a beauty blogger. Every product I've tried over time has turned into a fragrant story. And that's because no matter what purpose they were created, every L'Occitane product sends you on a sensory journey. If you don't know the history and philosophy of this brand, I invite you to read the Provencal story I wrote here.
About the range
In April, L'Occitane's portfolio was enriched with the range Aqua Réotier containing 5 skin care products that have a completely new and special ingredient: water from the spring Réotier. What is special about this spring? Rainwater travels for centuries through underground tunnels, accumulating calcium from the rocks it encounters along the way. This journey, plus the heat from inside the earth, turns it into a swimming pool hyper-mineralized at the point of destination. Combined with colder rainwater, a completely unique source of water is formed, with a delicate mixture of calcium and magnesium, essential for skin health. Water from the Réotier spring is 10 times richer in calcium than thermal water.
The L'Occitane Aqua Réotier range has three active ingredients that work together to provide ultra-hydrating skin. Here's how it works:
- Hyaluronic acid helps the skin maintain moisture in the outer layer restoring its vitality.
- Glycerin captures water molecules on the surface of the skin providing hydration throughout the day.
- Calcium from the Réotier spring, it strengthens the outer layer of the skin, preserving its natural hydration.
About the tested products from the Aqua range Réotier
I started testing the L'Occitane Aqua Réotier range almost a month ago when I received the five new products in the range for testing. I haven't tested all the products yet, but only three of them that I will tell you in detail below.
IT'Occitane Aqua Réotier Thirst-Quenching Cream Moisturizer
This is the first product in the range that I have introduced in my care routine. I chose the cream version and not the gel because my skin is better suited to richer textures. Furthermore, the cream is suitable for all skin types, so I don't have to worry that it's not moisturizing enough or that it wouldn't keep the sebum under control (I don't have an oily complexion, but the sebum still appears after a few hours).
The texture of the cream is light and fine and does not leave a sticky film on the surface of the skin. Fortunately, I don't have to wait long for it to enter the skin because it is absorbed immediately. Because it is enriched with Réotier water rich in minerals and hyaluronic acid, the cream acts as a magnet that recharges the skin with the necessary amount of water to maintain an optimal level of hydration. And my result was a fresh, firm, radiant and hydrated complexion.
I took this cream with me on holiday in Belgium where I caught a cold. My nose was extremely red and full of shells from the many times I blew my nose. But I noticed that if I applied the cream a few times a day in that area, the skin calmed down, the sting disappeared and it didn't look so red anymore. Honestly, I was glad I took the cream with me. It was the only one I had and unfortunately I was able to test its calming properties in this way.
The main ingredientIt's from Aqua Réotier Thirst-Quenching Cream Moisturizer spring water Réotier which is rich in calcium and helps the skin to maintain its hydration barrier and hyaluronic acid which fades wrinkles, stimulates collagen synthesis and provides radiance to the skin.
Complete list of ingredients:
Water, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Coco-caprylate / Caprate, Corn Starch Modified, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate / Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Xenity, Behenl, Xenid Ethylhexylglycerin, Xylitol, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Blue90, Geraniol 4.
Price: 130 lei
IT'Occitane Aqua Réotier Mineral rich lotion
This lotion intrigued me a little at first because I did not know where to put it in my routine because it is not a cleanser, it is not a tonic lotion and no product meant to remove residues left by cleansers. But I decided to replace the classic tonic lotion which I apply after washing my face with a cleansing gel, just before the exfoliant and moisturizer.
In fact, this lotion has a serum texture that turns into a texture similar to that of water. The main purpose of this product is to bring extra hydration and prepare the skin for moisturizer. amplifying its properties. However, I think that the tonic lotion can be kept in the routine if desired.
Price: 102 lei
IT'Occitane Aqua Réotier Cleansing gel
For me, cleansing my skin with a gel is an extremely important step. Whether I wear makeup or not, every night and morning I wash my skin with a cleansing gel. I prefer this product to be one that successfully removes makeup if I feel lazy and don't want to use a cleansing solution before. However, it is equally important not to dry the skin and not to be left with that skin-holding sensation.
The cleansing gel turns into contact with water in a velvety foam that cleans and removes makeup, sebum and impurities accumulated during the day. It does not leave the skin feeling sticky and leaves the skin glowing. In fact, from my point of view, if it manages to clean the makeup well and does not leave the skin dry, it is a good product, to my liking. And this is it.
Price: 89 lei
Final conclusions and recommendations
The main impression left on me by the products used in the L'Occitane Aqua Réotier range is that it gently moisturizes, soothes the skin and protects the hydrolipid barrier. The skin really looks fresh and beautiful (you can see that in my selfie which has no filter). The textures are very pleasant, and the results are as promised.
Remember that in April you benefit from a 20% discount on any product of the L'Occitane Aqua Réotier range on the website www.loccitane.ro if you use the code John.
COMPETITION
Would you like to try the products from the L'Occitane Aqua Réotier range? If the answer is YES, then I invite you to enter the contest below where you can win one of the 5 kits that contain:
- Cleansing gel 40ml
- Tonic lotion 30ml
- Mix 50ml
- Face cream 50ml
- Sponge
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Registration period: April 17-22, 2018
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