NEW Neutrogena Naturals Skin Care Range

The Neutrogena Naturals skin care range recently launched in Australia and includes five products ranging from facial cleansers, face/body bar and lip balm!  Cleansing the skin is one of the utmost important steps for clear and clean looking skin, so it's great to see that Neutrogena has come up with this new range so that we can achieve beautiful skin.

Approximately 94% of the products from the Neutrogena Naturals range are made from natural plant derived ingredients to provide effective results. Neutrogena Naturals products are pretty much free from harsh chemical sulfates, parabens, petrolatum, dyes and phthalates and are NOT tested on animals. The carton and bottle packaging is also made from an environmentally green approach as 50% of the packaging has been produced from recycled goods. 

The gorgeous Kristen Bell is the face of Neutrogena Naturals and what's not to love about her?! She is vegan, has an amazing personality and she has beautiful skin!

A few weeks ago I received all five products from the Neutrogena Naturals skin care range to trial: Fresh Cleansing + Makeup Remover (A$14.99/177ml), Purifying Facial Cleanser (A$14.99/177ml), Purifying Pore Scrub (A$14.99/118g), Lip Balm (A$14.99/ g) and Face and Body Bar (A$4.99/99g).

The recycled packaging of Neutrogena Naturals products is very simplistic and the pump dispenser of the two cleansers were very easy to use to dispense the desired amount of product. The ingredients list of each product is listed clearly on each packaging and the source in which the ingredient was derived from is also listed beside. I think this is a fantastic idea, as you would be able to know the origin of each key ingredient.

Neutrogena Naturals Fresh Cleansing + Makeup Remover is an opaque white gel cleanser which is a 2-in-1 formula that not only removes makeup, but also cleanses and nourishes the skin. Unlike most makeup removing facial products where you apply the product using a cotton pad, Neutrogena Naturals Fresh Cleansing + Makeup Remover should be applied directly onto the skin. The formula feels very gentle on my skin and removes residual makeup well. For the removal of heavy and waterproof eye makeup, I would recommend using a separate eye makeup remover product prior to using the Fresh Cleansing + Makeup Remover. The scent is quite lovely, reminiscent of sweet apples, so leaves my skin nicely and subtly scented.

Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Facial Cleanser is a gentle translucent gel cleanser which contains salicylic acid to cleanse and detoxify the skin. I only need to use a couple of pearl sized amounts to cleanse my skin. The gel cleanser lathers up nicely and doesn't irritate, dry nor tighten my skin. Instead, my skin feels hydrated, smooth and soft to touch. My skin feels cleansed and revitalised, however, I would suggest to double cleanse by using the Fresh Cleansing + Makeup Remover first to ensure complete removal of residues on the skin. Purifying Facial Cleanser is great for my sensitive and combination/oily skin and the formulation of naturally derived ingredients makes this cleanser an excellent choice for cleansing the skin.

Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Pore Scrub is my favourite of the 5 products in the range as it consists of natural based Jojoba beads which are gentle enough to buff away dead skin cells and detoxify the pores. There were no instructions on usage, so in my opinion since the purifying Pore Scrub is so gentle to my skin, I've been using this scrub on a daily basis to ensure that my pores are thoroughly cleansed. The subtle sweet apple scent of this scrub makes me feel refreshed and I love how soft and smooth my skin feels afterwards.

Neutrogena Naturals Lip Balm contains Beeswax, Cocoa Butter and Vitamin E to moisturise and condition the lips. The scent of this Lip Balm is subtle with hints of mint and apple. This Lip Balm hydrates and protects my lips very well and is even gentle on dry and chapped lips, however, it does not contain any sun protection factor which is one key criterion I look for in lip balms. Hence, I only use this Lip Balm in the evening, just before I go to bed to restore my lips.

Neutrogena Naturals Face and Body Bar is made from 99% naturally derived ingredients and is very gentle to my skin. There was no distinct scent to this Face and Body bar, so an excellent product if you prefer fragrance-free soaps. I prefer to use this bar for my body as I always opt for gel cleansers to cleanse my combination/oily face. This Face and Body Bar lasted a good 4 weeks and was effective in keeping my skin feeling fresh and clean thanks to the Olive and Avocado oils. My skin did not become irritated nor dry out after showering.

The Neutrogena Naturals skin care range is a wonderful collection of ~94% natural-based facial/body products which is suitable for those who have sensitive skin. I really enjoyed using the products in conjunction with one another and loved how effective each product was to cleanse my skin/body and hydrate my lips.

 What do you think of the new Neutrogena Naturals skin care range?

xx Rose

Products were provided for consideration only. This review is 100% based on my own thoughts and opinions. I am not affiliated with Neutrogena and did not receive remuneration to post this product review. 

Neutrogena Makeup Removing Products

Since I was a teen, I've been an avid user of Neutrogena skincare products, I especially love their invigorating facial scrubs as my skin always ended up feeling squeaky clean deep down inside those pesky pores of mine. These days, wearing makeup is part of my morning routine to protect my skin from the harmful sun rays and to achieve an even and glowing skin tone with a touch of blush. Hence, at the end of the day, using makeup removing products which help to remove makeup and eliminate any impurities absorbed onto my skin is a must to ensure my skin stays fresh and clean. Recently, I was sent three products from the Neutrogena Blue Line range to trial and since trialling, I've been one happy camper!

Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover (A$10.89/112ml) is a dual phase makeup remover which is strong enough to remove the most difficult and waterproof eye makeup you could imagine. I thought cleansing oils were superior in terms of removing eye makeup, however, Neutrogen Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover has proved to be even better. The dual phase formula must be shaken before use in order for it to work it's magic. The formula contains aloe and cucumber to soothe skin and is 100% oil-free, leaving no greasy residues on my skin. Since the top of the bottle is wider than most other makeup removing products out on the market, I normally place a cotton pad on top and shake the bottle once or twice. Then, gentle dabbing the cotton pad over the skin a few times helps to remove all traces of eye makeup. There was no tugging and irritation to the skin/eyes which was a great thing as the formula has been dermatologist developed and ophthalmologist tested - it's safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes (A$7.99/25 towelettes) are super smooth and feels velvety and soft just like a baby's bottom! The towelette has a pleasant and calming scent to it and works effectively to dissolve all traces of dirt, oil and makeup. My skin felt very relaxed, calm and very smooth! It was so easy to remove all the makeup from my skin with just a few swipes using the towelette. For waterproof eye liner and mascara, I found that using the Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover prior to using the towelette helped to remove the eye makeup residues a lot easier. Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes are alcohol free and allergy tested.

Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Scrub (A$11.99/125ml) is a very gentle scrub which contains miniscule orange microbeads dispersed in a milky opalescent formula to help cleanse while exfoliate the skin. The scrub works deep into pores to remove any traces of impurities and because the microbeads are so gentle to the skin you can use it on a regular basis, rather than just 2 or 3 times per week. The scent reminds me a lot like orange peel which I find very pleasant and I enjoy using skin care products which contain a delightful citrus scent to it. Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Scrub is soap and oil free, non-comedogenic and dermatologist tested.

Overall, Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes and Fresh Foaming Scrub are excellent makeup removing products if you have sensitive skin. Each of these products worked really well to remove even the most difficult waterproof makeup and another bonus is that they are so affordable, I absolutely recommend trying one of Neutrogena Blue Line products!

Do you incorporate Neutrogena skin care products to your skin care routine?

xx Rose

Products were provided for consideration only. This review is 100% based on my own thoughts and opinions. I am not affiliated with Neutrogena and did not receive remuneration to post this product review.