Hello, loves! It's been a while since I've done a skincare haul, so I'm very excited to share my finds with you today. On my search for good, cruelty-free skincare
(which can be harder than you'd expect!), I've come across this brand from Finland,
Lumene (not sponsored, although I wish!). They offer a wide range of cruelty-free skincare and makeup, including lots of
vegan options, which is great! I went ahead and purchased a few products, and today, I'll be sharing with you my first impressions. Hope you enjoy!
Lumene Nordic Hydra Intense Hydration Moisturiser (£17.90)
This fresh, lightweight cream is quickly absorbed into the skin, leaving it soft, smooth and intensely hydrated from the very first application. Contains pure Arctic spring water to promote a healthy-looking complexion.
I actually tried a sample of this a while back, and enjoyed it so much that I just had to get the full size! This is, hands down, the most refreshingly hydrating cream that I've ever used. It's easy to apply and leaves your skin feeling thoroughly moisturised, without any greasy residue. I've tried a lot of creams in the past that just wouldn't absorb very well, which would put me off moisturising in the mornings. This one, however, feels unbelievably lightweight and absorbs beautifully in just a few seconds. It genuinely makes a difference to how your skin looks and feels, and it might just become my all-time favourite, cruelty-free day moisturiser.
Lumene Sisu Deep Clean Purifying Mask (£14.95)
The purity-boosting clay-based formula is enriched with natural exfoliating particles from Nordic cranberry and pure Arctic spring water. Combined with anti-pollution technology, it helps to protect against external stressors, leaving skin smooth, fresh and naturally radiant looking.
Whoever designed this formula, was very serious about the '
deep clean' part! This mask leaves your skin feeling squeaky clean, smooth and soft. The texture is interesting as it feels more like a lotion (unlike clay or peel masks), that doesn't really harden when dried up. It exfoliates well without drying out your skin, although I'd say that it's probably more suitable for oily skin types. Also, despite how thoroughly cleansing it is, it actually feels very gentle on the skin! I'm always a little cautious about 'deep clean' face masks as they can be quite irritating, but this one feels incredibly gentle and almost soothing when applied.
Lumene Nordic Hydra Pure Arctic Miracle 3-in-1 Micellar Cleansing Water (£12.00)
The gentle freshness of water is combined with the efficient cleansing properties of micellar particles. Skin is thoroughly cleansed, and appears freshly hydrated and radiant.
I was looking for a good, vegan and cruelty-free alternative to my usual Garnier micellar water, and this one was actually amongst top-rated products on the
feelunique website. The price is a little higher than what I'd expect to pay for a bottle of micellar water, but I thought it was worth a try, and I definitely wasn't disappointed! This micellar water gently melts away all your makeup without needing to rub, leaving your skin feeling fresh and clean. It's definitely as effective as the Garnier micellar water, although it does struggle a little more with waterproof mascara. The formula also feels more 'concentrated' - you need much less product per application to achieve the same results.
Overall, I am very pleased with my
Lumene purchases, and will definitely be checking out more of their products in the future. Again, this post isn't sponsored in any way - I am just genuinely impressed with this brand, and wanted to share it with you, loves! It's not easy finding vegan, cruelty-free skincare products that actually work - it's sad how many brands still choose to test on animals, honestly. I've been on the lookout for good skincare and makeup alternatives, so will be sharing with you more in future posts. x
Have you tried Lumene skincare before? What skincare products have you been loving lately?
