My current moisturiser is a tin of STEAMCREAM which I was sent to review. I wasn’t too sure about it before I tried it but I am obsessed with it! I was a bit snobby about it at first since it’s only £10 but it’s definitely not a cheapo product.
Steamcream uses high quality natural and traceable ingredients which are steam infused. The steam infusing part creates a really thin but super moisturising and soothing cream that can be used on the face and all over the body. The cream is certified vegan and none of the ingredients are sourced from anyone who tests on animals.
The cream comes in an aluminium tin which is eco friendly and there are so many different designs and pretty patterns, they also have a limited edition set with PPQ and the flowery ones pictured above which I think are super pretty.
The formulation is very light but feels really creamy and and I have been using it on my face, neck and chest every morning and night (I have run out of Korres Materia Herba). It’s the perfect on-the-go product and you don’t have to worry about lids coming off or the product seeping out and it’s not too big (75g) so it will fit in your handbag or gym bag without being too heavy.
The cream sinks in very very quickly, it leaves my skin so soft and smooth and it feels really plumped up. I think there is definitely something in this steam infusing process that works for me! I also love the herbal-y scent. It smells really comforting and like a spa treatment product.
This is the information the provide about the steam process which I thought was interesting:
How the steam process works
The power and energy produced by bubbling steam melts and fuses the ingredients together at a speed that defies most traditional cream-making methods. The force and intensity allows the ingredients to emulsify instantly, producing this beautifully textured light and glossy cream. The cream breaks down immediately on contact with the skin for maximum benefit.
STEAMCREAM contains the following ingredients:
Oatmeal Infusion A proven anti-inflammatory that helps soothe and moisturise the skin.
Orange Flower Water Helps to improve elasticity.
Almond Oil Contains high levels of vitamin E, which condition the skin and help keep it plump.
Lavender Oil Sourced from Provence, it contains antiseptic components, which can help heal and reduce inflamed and sore skin.
Organic Jojoba Oil Helps produce an easily-absorbed cream and is an excellent moisturiser and skin softener.
Cocoa Butter Seals in the essential oils and softens the skins surface.
Overall
I would definitely recommend that you give this moisturiser a try, it is great on my skin (which is dry and sensitive) but it’s not heavy or cloggy and I think it could actually work on oilier skins to due to the lovely ingredients and oatmeal infusion which helps soothe the skin.
STEAMCREAM is available from John Lewis, Selfridges and http://www.steamcream.co.uk/
RRP £10.00 for 75g