Emma Hardie skincare review

I've finally gotten around to using this set. I've been using it in the evening for the past couple of weeks, and that's just about long enough to give an initial review on it; I can't speak for long-term effects, but I can tell you what it feels like to use the products and whether I had any adverse reaction to them (no, I didn't.)

Cleanser - this is one of the waxy balm cleansers of the Eve Lom/Saaf type, but what's unusual about the Emma Hardie is that it emulsifies with water. I was a bit nervous when I read this, because the last emulsifying balm I tried was the REN, and that was horrid. The Emma Hardie is much better; it doesn't leave a film on the skin when removed with the cloth (or just a normal muslin) and I haven't experienced any clogged pores. It also smells gorgeous; it smells like the old Bharti Vyas balm cleanser; a clean jasmine scent. I like the addition of moringa seed oil, which is purifying, and I find it removes every last scrap of eye make up. I wouldn't say it's better than the Saaf that I love, but it's as good. The base, for those wondering, is a grapeseed/almond oil mix.

Exfoliating Seeds - these are crushed rosehip seeds with an essential oil blend that you add to the cleanser once a week to exfoliate. You do need to be careful not to scrub too hard; natural doesn't automatically mean gentle, as I found out the first time I used these! I do like these very much though - again, these remind me a bit of the Bharti Vyas exfoliator.

Eye Serum - I have the same problem with this that I have with the Nude Eye Complex - it takes an age to sink it. I do find it sufficiently moisturising, but I wouldn't buy the full size instead of the other eye creams in my current rotation.

Moisturiser - this is a nice light-textured but very hydrating moisturiser. It left my skin comfortable, even in the cold weather, without feeling greasy. It has a slightly strange (to me) almost herbal-minty smell. I wouldn't say that this amazed me, but it's a pleasant and effective moisturiser.

In summary, this is a nice skincare line, and the try-me kit is a great way to try out all the products in the line before committing to full sizes. The only thing I think I'd  purchase in the full size at the moment is the cleanser and exfoliator kit.

Emma Hardie skincare is available at SpaceNK, and the starter kit costs £30.