I am extremely happy with all of my purchases from the Bravura London collection of products. I purchase the 'Revitalising Ginseng Toner', the 'First Cleanse Oil', the 'Volcanic Mud Cleanser', the 'Dermaflannel', the 'Chemical Peel Applicator Brush', the 'Azulene Moisturiser' and the 'Salicylic Acid 2% Peel'. I have found each of these products to be reliable, effective and non-aggravating on my sensitive skin.
I have sensitive oily combination skin and very prone to issues with blackheads, so it has always been a challenge to find a good skincare brand which helps with the myriad of skin problems I tend to get. I really appreciated how helpful, honest and responsive the team were when I required help with my product choices.
My thoughts of the products in breakdown:
Revitalising Ginseng Toner:
Pro's - A really effective astringent without any irritation caused, no offensive smell and my skin feels really fresh and clean after use, great for removing any residual product I may have missed when rinsing in my care routine.
Con's - None
First Cleanse Oil:
Pro's - Love that I can cleanse my skin with an natural oil based product with no environmentally harmful plastic micro beads, harsh alcohols or chemicals. Everything else I have used in the past has either hugely irritated my skin or been basically ineffectual. Non drying.
Con's - Not a huge fan of the smell, it's a bit earthy in a way I don't find pleasant. Not that effective at removing dead skin/bumps when using as a stand alone product, therefore I do rely on the volcanic mud deep cleanse and Saliclyic acid to get my skin really smooth and clear.
Volcanic Mud Cleanser
Pro's - Makes my skin feel really smooth after use and hopefully goes someway to clearing out clogged up pores. If I am honest, I could make the effort to use this product a little more often so don't feel I can write a fair review of its effectiveness as yet.
Con's - Need to use a good sized pump each time as the texture is quite thick and dry, so I find it difficult to spread without dragging my skin if there isn't a good dollop. Because of the texture it does take quite a lot rinsing to remove, but the cleanser it really helpful with getting anything missed.
Dermaflannel
Pro's - Does the job well when following the how to use instructions. I have to be careful with it as I have extremely sensitive skin but this is no flaw with the product.
Con's - Can be a lot of effort to ensure it is clean and bacteria free.
Chemical Peel Applicator Brush
Pro's - Really lovely product, love the colour, texture and design. Really effective and useful for doing the acid peel treatment.
Con's - Would really appreciate and be willing to pay a little more if this came with a sanitary storage box. Sometimes a little awkward to store when not in use, somewhere I can ensure the brush will not get dirty or dusty. At the moment I have to clean after and before use every time and the brush fibres do take quite a while to dry.
Azulene Moisturiser
Pro's - I absolutely love this moisturiser. One of the best products I have ever purchased. I love the colour, smell and soothing effect! I tend to use this as my night time moisturiser as I find it very creamy and rich. A little goes a long way!
Con's - Advertised as a light and easily absorbed cream. May just be my skin type, but I found the product much thicker and creamier than anticipated from the description. I couldn't use it as a day time moisturiser as it would make me look far too greasy and takes a while to absorb. Perfect as my nighttime moisturiser though!
Salicylic Acid 2% Peel
Pro's - My favourite product in the range. I have found this transformed my skin. For years I had found every product entirely ineffectual at even reducing my blackheads (they were BAD!), this product has been an absolute gift from the heavens and the first thing I have ever used which made a difference. Also fantastic at removing built up dead skin and bumps, which I seem to get a lot of. People have commented on how much better my skin looks after I have used this! I followed the instructions carefully and found it caused no irritation or redness. Found the instruction booklet which came with it really useful. My skin has never been better!
Con's - None, I find this product flawless and available at a great price. This the product which brought me to Bravura London as a customer.
General comments:
I thought it was a real shame the Azulene cleanser had to be discontinued , I purchased the first cleanse oil under the recommendation of the site and the help team and never had a chance to try it out. Having used the Azulene moisturiser, if the cleanser was still available to purchase I definitely would be. I would love it if Bravura London could bring out a range of Retinol and sun protection products, I trust the brand and would love to buy all of my skin care from one provider.
Overall, love the brand and products!