NAOBAY MATTIFYING CREAM

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Oil-free cream specially designed to give skin a matte finish. Contains rice starch for a smooth texture and shine-free skin results. Formulated with a combination of natural extracts, including fucus extract and ivy, known for their astringent properties, as well as organic aloe vera*. In addition to mattifying, it cleanses and moisturizes the skin.Apply to clean, dry skin in the morning and evening. Gently use your fingertips to massage cream into skin until fully absorbed, working down the neck. May also be used individually as a preliminary base, before applying makeup, to help obtain long-lasting results.

Review…

⧪ Beauty Effects: Hydration for oily skin and mattifying effect

⧪ Brand: NAOBAY Cosmetics

⧪ Size: 50ml / 1.69 fl.oz

⧪ SPF: NO

⧪ Type/ Formulation: Light texture like gel

⧪ Colors: Creamy white cream/gel

⧪ Package Quality: 7/10 

⧪ Certificates: Ingredients from organic cultivation; Ingredients from natural essential oils; Cruelty-free; FSC.

⧪ Ingredients: Stearyl Alcohol(it needs to be avoided, dangerous in higher doses); GLYCERIN(it needs to be avoided, dangerous in higher doses); Alcohol Denat(those with dry skin may want to avoid this ingredient, as alcohol does strip the skin of its natural oils); Benzyl Alcohol(Fragrance Ingredient; Solvent; it needs to be avoided, dangerous in higher doses); Sodium Benzoate(Preservative); Parfum( represents an undisclosed mixture of various scent chemicals and ingredients used as fragrance;Geraniol( fragrant oil component) capable of causing sensitivity.

These are some of the ingredients contained in this product and they can irritate your skin if it's too sensitive. They are not healthy but are allowed for use in the cosmetic industry. (For more information, you can check my page and search for Ingredients in the cosmetic industry).

⧪ Origin: Made in Valencia, Spain.

I was looking for new products of NAOBAY, on this year(2018) Cosmoprof Fiera in Bologna, Italy.The idea for this product is to hydrate the oily skin without embracing the natural oils(no more shiny effect). The texture is very light and you're setting yourself up for smoother, and mattifying skin for all day. The scent is a combination of mint and thyme, it fades almost upon application, but at the start, it can be heavy. 

It feels nice and fresh when is applied. Doesn’t leave an unpleasant sticky residue that some creams cause.

My skin is normal to dry, and for now, I think this cream suits nicely my skin type, but I will definitely update more information after finishing the product or at least after using it for one or two months.
It shouldn’t irritate your skin, the cream has antioxidants and will help to rebalance the cutaneous skin flora.

Also, I don't think this will be my everyday skincare, but I will use it for sure on the very hot days in the summer and for work.
Overall, they are many good ingredients in this cream that will benefit your skin.
Some of the impressive ingredients contained in this product are: 

 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice-  helps with sunburn; moisturizes the skin without giving it a greasy feel; Aloe leaves contain a plethora of antioxidants including, beta-carotene, vitamin C, and E that can help improve the skin's natural firmness and keep the skin hydrated.

 Oryza Sativa Starch - is said to increase synthesis of collagen I and collagen III, the major components of the extracellular matrix that support the epidermis for better skin moisturization; Softens and whitens skin; Relieves inflammation and skin diseases; Tightens improves elasticity, protects.
 Nasturtium Officinale Extract (Watercress is an aquatic plant species) -provides beta-carotene, fiber, and potassium as well as vitamin C and vitamin K.

 Arctium Mmajus (burdock) root extract ( biennial plants)- Anti-aging; Anti-inflammatories; Antimicrobials; Antioxidant Emollients; Purifying Agents.

Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract- have antimicrobial properties; This ingredient also contains essential oils, Hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives, and flavonoids, which deliver additional antioxidant effects.

Citrus Limon Peel Extract- help out with blotchy and greasy skin. It is commonly used in whitening products as well; helps remove dark spots and pigmentation; removing pimples; removing your blackheads.

Hedera Helix Leaf Extract( IVY flowering plant) - Not enough is known about the use of English ivy during pregnancy and breastfeeding; A major action of this herb is that of a circulatory compound which assists other components to be absorbed by the skin, whilst also helping to remove waste products and fatty build-ups from the tissue and helps release fatty deposits from the cells.

Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract(soapwort) -The saponins present in the plant lower the surface tension of the water resulting in a foamy, soapy solution which can be used for cleaning.This solution is gentle and effective cleaner.   

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract(seaweed)-  possesses anti-aging activities; Some studies show that bladderwrack extract increases the production of collagen by 228%, while retinol increases it by “only” 190%. When added to skin care products Fucus Vesiculosus extract reduces wrinkle depth, corrects small imperfections and improves skin texture.

(Image's credits: personal photo' under author's rights)

(Image's credits: personal photo' under author's rights)

***This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are my own and I genuinely like and use these products. Thank you for your attention and please excuse any mistakes, as English is my second language.