“I have a skin condition called chronic urticaria, which, although not usually serious (when I have a flare-up), can be super-itchy, sore, and look unsightly when accompanied by facial oedema (usually around my eyes and lips). It's unclear what causes it (a consultant at Barts mentioned something about my body producing too much histamine, although he was an allergy specialist rather than a dermatologist). Very hot or cold weather and skincare can trigger it. I've tried too many products to mention, so I'm constantly on the lookout for something that works. Until now, I could only tolerate one of the La Roche Posay sunscreens (the anti-shine drying one), the big tub of Cetaphil moisturiser (Cerave stings like crazy), and Vaseline! I recently saw a video about Dr. Sam Bunting's products (not one of her videos) and tentatively tried the Flawless moisturiser Intense and the Flawless daily sunscreen. I haven't been brave enough to try one on top of the other yet (mixing products is normally a big no-no), but so far, using one at night and one in the morning, I'm having excellent results—no itchiness, soreness, or inflammation. Both products sink in relatively quickly. I had to get used to the lightness of the moisturiser because I'm used to using thick and "oily" Cetaphil or Vaseline (not the "cosmetically elegant" products I've purchased here; I learned that expression here too), and although I think there is a bit of a white cast initially with the sunscreen, it soon wears off. I have an eleven-minute meditation practice, so I apply it beforehand and find it's almost absorbed by the end. Once I leave my house, the cast is gone. Both products feel very comfortable, and so far, I'm very pleased with the results. I'm planning to try some of the other moisturisers and sunscreens before I commit to a six-week plan.
I would like to say that the products I had been using did the job for me, and I've been grateful for them over the years, but now I think I've found something better that also works for my particular skin.”
“Amazing! I have blemish prone and oily t-zone. But reactive cheeks and can be normal/ dry… changed my skin… never ever would I normally put something so moisturising on my skin. In fear or spots and even oiler skin. But it hasn’t, it has nourished it, it looks calm, less reactive, no oilier, haven't any more spots. If anything skin feels more “normal””
“This is a gorgeous moisturiser. It’s lovely and rich without being sticky. It’s great for my dry skin this time of year - when the air is colder and the heating is on.
It dries down very quickly, the sunscreen works well over it as a primer.
I’m looking forward to the next Fr Sam product.”
“This moisturizer is thick, but spreads and sets very nicely, almost matte and not sticky or heavy at all. Other products (sunscreen, makeup) sit nicely on top. It's really nice for my sensitive combination/dry skin, calms it down and keeps hydrated. I can't comment on long term benefits yet but I trust Dr Sam and her other products so I believe when she says it will strengthen the barrier.
Halfway through my first tube I ordered two more and I can see myself keep using it, as an AM/PM moisturizer in winter and PM in summer.”
“Love this product particularly at this time of year . Rich without being heavy or sticky and really hydrating for my sensitive skin . I have rosacea and think that this has helped to reduce redness and breakouts . After reading reviews I am tempted to try Nightly next !”
“Feels a little greasy at first, but very quickly absorbs. I had a bit of bad skin on my forehead for years, used this for two weeks and weirdly it has cleared up. Not sure if that was intentional in the development of the product but…it’s good for me!”
