S5 (Source5) Skincare was created to serve reactive skin and as the first organic cosmeceutical skincare range. Their studies and research showed that certain plants thrive and survive under extreme and volatile conditions, and therefore decided to harness this power into their skincare. Sourced from five extreme ecosystems (Marine, Alpine, Arctic, Rainforest and the Desert), S5's bioactive ingredients are clinically proven to improve and nourish the skin, 100% natural, and are biodegradable and sustainable. Click HERE for more information.
Ideally, I start with cleansers and toners whenever I look at new brands. They good gateway products into brands because they are easy to use and mid-range in terms of price. I do have a kind of criteria when dealing with cleansers however, so that I do know that it will do what I want. Does it melt make-up? Does it cleanse thoroughly? Does it strip the skin? Is it gentle? These are the questions I ask along with texture preference. These days I favour oils and balms to cleanse my skin, and S5's Nourish Cleanser read like a dream.
Some of the key active ingredients include (taken from their website!) :
The Nourish Cleanser is an oil-based balm that gently cleanses the skin of impurities without stripping it of its natural oils. Though designed for normal to dry combinations, I don't see any reason why an oily combination shouldn't be able to. In fact, if you're the oily/dehydrated type, this cleanser seems a great choice. The texture is a cross between a cleansing oil and a balm- almost like honey in thickness but less so once its massaged onto the skin. You get a good amount of massage time with it, which makes it perfect for a second cleanse and it smells like candy corn! Yum. When rinsed, the oil turns into a milk, which is very much the nature of oil-based cleansers. I use a hot flannel, but when I tried to just rinse with water on its own, the emulsified milk didn't leave much residue at all, which is normally the case with something like Shu Uemura's Cleansing Oil or Una Brennan's.
I love the feel of this product. It's not that great at removing make-up, especially if you use longwearing products and tons of mascara. However, I prefer to use this as a second cleanse in the evening. As a morning cleanser though, it's fine on its own. It comes in a 250ml bottle for £32, which is relatively affordable for an organic range in the premium end of the spectrum. It is a definite joy to use, and for the technology, the ingredients and the benefits you get, I think it's fair. I think branching out within this brand is a definite in the near future.
Arctic sea buckthorn oil rich in rare omega 7 and omega 3. In clinical trials, it is proven to improve skin elasticity by 32.3%. Hydrates and reduces the appearances of redness.
Desert pomegranate oil rich in omega 5 and punicic acid, one of the most potent anti oxidants known to man reduces inflammation, supports hormone function and accelerates cellular regeneration.
High altitude rosehip oil rich in omega 6 and retinoic acid. Used for its vitamin a (retinol) and vitamin c content, as well as its antioxidant properties. Promotes epidermal regeneration. Clinically proven to speed up healing Desert argan oil rich in omega 6, 9 and tocopherol. Helps to restore the skin barrier and defend against free radicals.
Desert argan oil rich in omega 6, 9 and tocopherol. Helps to restore the skin barrier and defend against free radicals.
Full Ingredients list as seen on Beauty Bay.
The Nourish Cleanser is an oil-based balm that gently cleanses the skin of impurities without stripping it of its natural oils. Though designed for normal to dry combinations, I don't see any reason why an oily combination shouldn't be able to. In fact, if you're the oily/dehydrated type, this cleanser seems a great choice. The texture is a cross between a cleansing oil and a balm- almost like honey in thickness but less so once its massaged onto the skin. You get a good amount of massage time with it, which makes it perfect for a second cleanse and it smells like candy corn! Yum. When rinsed, the oil turns into a milk, which is very much the nature of oil-based cleansers. I use a hot flannel, but when I tried to just rinse with water on its own, the emulsified milk didn't leave much residue at all, which is normally the case with something like Shu Uemura's Cleansing Oil or Una Brennan's.
Arctic sea buckthorn oil rich in rare omega 7 and omega 3. In clinical trials, it is proven to improve skin elasticity by 32.3%. Hydrates and reduces the appearances of redness.
Desert pomegranate oil rich in omega 5 and punicic acid, one of the most potent anti oxidants known to man reduces inflammation, supports hormone function and accelerates cellular regeneration.
High altitude rosehip oil rich in omega 6 and retinoic acid. Used for its vitamin a (retinol) and vitamin c content, as well as its antioxidant properties. Promotes epidermal regeneration. Clinically proven to speed up healing Desert argan oil rich in omega 6, 9 and tocopherol. Helps to restore the skin barrier and defend against free radicals.
Desert argan oil rich in omega 6, 9 and tocopherol. Helps to restore the skin barrier and defend against free radicals.
Full Ingredients list as seen on Beauty Bay.
I love the feel of this product. It's not that great at removing make-up, especially if you use longwearing products and tons of mascara. However, I prefer to use this as a second cleanse in the evening. As a morning cleanser though, it's fine on its own. It comes in a 250ml bottle for £32, which is relatively affordable for an organic range in the premium end of the spectrum. It is a definite joy to use, and for the technology, the ingredients and the benefits you get, I think it's fair. I think branching out within this brand is a definite in the near future.
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