Wednesday 20 June 2012

Superdrug Natural High- Radiance Balm | Review



I have no idea why I even bought this. I hadn't heard anything about it before but for some reason when killing time in superdrug, I decided to throw this in my basket.

I have mentioned before how horribly dry my skin is. As a result, I am always looking for ways to make it look like my skin isn't a similar texture to dry, dry sand. So I was pleased to discover that this product gives my skin a really dewy finish which I am in love with.

What it says:

"Naturally high in...
Organic Olive Oil
Smoothes, softens and tones
Witch Hazel
A smoothing anti-inflammatory
Elderberry
Nourishes and tones to improve radiance
Dermatologically tested
Contains light reflective particles to give an instant, illuminating lift to skin, leaving it soft, smooth and radiant"
It all sounds very good. And if you're like me and think "AAAH GLITTER!!" when you hear the term 'light reflecting particles'.. don't worry, there is no glitter in this product. At least not any that is visible to me in daylight, with my glasses on!

I find that this works great on its own or under makeup. It gives a gorgeous dewy glow to the skin and leaves it feeling velvety and smooth. I generally use this as a primer-esque product. I find that it just makes me skin more glowing and 'shines through' my makeup.


I haven't seen any extra benefits to my skin, but I definitely think that the name 'Radiance Balm' is accurate. I'm not claiming that I look in the mirror and say "My, aren't you looking radiant today!" But I definitely look a little more radiant than my usual dull self..

It also has what I find to be a pleasant smell. It isn't overpowering and because I seem to be completely incompetent, I can't really describe it. But if you've tried any other products from the Superdrug Natural high range, it smells like they all do.



According to the packaging for an 'extra treat' you can apply this in a thick layer over your skin and leave it on. I'm afraid to say that I haven't actually tried this. I probably should have before reviewing it on here. But I am happy with the one use I have for it.. making my skin look glowy and turning me into a radiant person!



Would you want to try this product or do you get your dewiness in other ways? Or maybe you don't even like the dewy look, in which case, this probably isn't a product you want to start using (in fact, I apologise to you for having to read this post).

£4.99 at Superdrug

12 comments:

  1. I'm gonna have to buy this! I have really dry skin too and a lot of primers are just too drying on my skin so it'd be a nice base :) Good find! x

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    1. I hope it works for you if you do :) and yeah... I was so glad this was good because this was 100% an impulse buy. X

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  2. oooooh, i LOVE things that give my skin a dewey glow! i wish they offered this in the united states, i would totally be all over it!!
    but to keep my skin looking dewey, i just take really good care of it! i have all sorts of nifty little diy beauty tips on my blog, if you'd like to have a look :) if not, no worries! i'll still love reading your blog :)
    take care!

    -alexandra
    http://alexisinodak.blogspot.com

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    1. Aah thanks. I'd actually really love to read your blog because it sounds like something I'd be interested in. It also reminds me that I wrote post like 2 weeks ago about a DIY hair mask so I need to take photos and post that! X

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  3. I really like the look of this, I find these balm-type products way more moisturising than a lot of moisturisers which either don't moisturise enough or leave a greasy film that doesn't dry for ages (even though I have dry skin!). Have you tried the Body Shop Vitamin C skin reviver? It looks very similar to this, but has a strong orange smell which I'm not too fond of and is a little more pricey. I'll definitely give this a try when it runs out I think xx

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    1. I haven't tried that. Might have to give it a go. And I know what you mean, I hate things which just SIT on my skin. Eew. Not good :( love this product though, it gives the perception of not having dry skin ;) x

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  4. Wow this seems like a great product, looks like it would leave your skin very fresh and dewy, but not too glittery, as you said. I imagine the price is reasonable aswell seems its from Superdrug. Thanks for sharing xx

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    1. Definitely no glitter. Phew! And yeah, very cheap. I only allow myself to buy cheap things on a whim, otherwise I do my research :) x

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  5. Looks like an awesome product! Wish we had this brand where I live!

    followed! Check out my blog if you'd like! xx

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    1. Thank you. I will check out your blog now :) x

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  6. I'm definitely going to try this, I'm always looking for products to make mu skin more 'glowy'! great review xx

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    1. Thanks. And yes.. If something can make me glow I'm all for it :D x

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