OLEHENRIKSEN Balance It All Essential
Personal skin type: Oily/Normal & Sensitive
Concerns: Excess oil, pores, and anti aging
FIND YOUR BALANCE OIL CONTROL CLEANSER
Claims, "Deeply cleanses, reduces oil and purifies pores"
Personal Review:
Are the claims true? For me, yes. I never thought I would change my cleanser (at least not until I had "matured skin). After just one use, I felt a difference in my skin. It mattified my skin, removed excess oil, and really gave me a clean feeling and look. The truth is in the ingredients. Ole Henriksen's Green Fusion Complex help absorb excess oil and refine pores; and glycolic and lactic acids (AHAs) help lift and loosen dead skin cells that clog pores. It was like my skin hit the reset button. The ingredients, the effectiveness, and the price... it just cannot be matched. And just another tad bit, my boyfriend loves it too.
Now, I think I have to note here, that this is NOT a makeup remover. I haven't tried to remove makeup with this product, simply because that's just not my skincare routine. Even before I used this cleanser, I always use a cleansing water (Bioderma) to remove makeup and then I do a cleanser.
Rating: 5/5
Would I recommend? Yes (throwing in a, Hell yes)
Retail Price: $10-25 (2oz,5oz)
BALANCING FORCE OIL CONTROL TONER
Claims, "Controls oil, helps minimize the appearance of pores and freshens skin"
Personal Review:
Are the claims true? For me...partially true. It does control oil and gives a fresh feeling to my skin, not sure if I can say it minimizes the appearance of my pores but it did change my skin. If you are in the market for a toner and have oily skin, just do this one. It truly works so well with the cleanser and just provided a great smooth, clean and healthy touch/feel to my skin. I couldn't stop touching my face lol. Ingredients include: neem seed oil, green tea, eucalyptus, algae (kelp) Irish moss extracts, salicylic, glycolic and lactic acids. It is strong, because it's doing a lot. I only use once a day, I do have a fear that if I use more than that then it would be too aggressive for my skin. I probably wouldn't recommend to anyone who doesn't have oily skin. If you only have an oily T-zone and happen to be looking for a toner, then yea, this will help you out in those areas. If you have super oily skin, like moi, then hard yes to buying this toner. Are their better toners? I'm sure but I tried this one, I've tried more expensive brands and drugstore brands and... this worked for me and will work for my wallet.
Rating: 4.8/5
Would I recommend? Yes
Retail Price: $10-25 (2oz,5oz)
Counter Balance Oil Control Hydrator
Claims, "Hydrates, controls oil, mattifies and reduces the appearance of pores"
Personal Review:
I think it works best with the cleanser and toner, if you want the results of a mattified appearance on the skin. It absorbed super quick into my skin after the toner and gave a matte look to my skin. It was strange how matte my face was. I have had oily skin forever, so being matte before a makeup primer and after a hydrator/moisturizer was brand new to my skin. Again, I don't think it would work well on its own, without the entire set (cleanser and toner). For me, I don't need this product. Personally, it just doesn't work itself or deem itself necessary for my skin care routine. After I use a toner, I want a moisturizer that does more for me than just make my skin matte. If you are the type that is scared to use a moisturizer because you have oily skin, get this. If you like the matte skin look, get the entire trio.
Rating: 2.7/5
Would I recommend? To some
Retail Price: $34
*I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. These opinions are my own.