[ Review ] So'Senz Eclat Lumiere

Product Description
A fresh and gentle facial scrub that deeply exfoliates and cleanses. Thanks to is jojoba microbeads, your skin will feel soft, clean, and moisturized.

So'Senz Eclat Lumiere is another popular product sent over by So'Senz Singapore. You can check out my previous reviews on their versatile toner and award-winning serum. So'Senz Singapore carries a range of certified organic products from France which include products for both genders on So' Senz Singapore.

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Made in France, Eclat Lumiere, a facial scrub, comes in a 75ml tube that dispenses the gel-like scrub effortlessly, with some light depressions.

So'Senz Eclat Lumiere Texture

So'Senz Eclat Lumiere After Massaging

The floral scent was alittle strong for my likes but bearable. The texture is like a gel with some pink beads enveloped within it. Gentle and mild, Eclat Lumiere should suit even the most sensitive skin.

Performance and Ingredients

Similar to So'Senz Serum Lumiere, So'Senz Eclat Lumiere has a short life span once its opened, largely due to its natural ingredients, so you have to deplete it within 3 months.

With twice/thrice a week usage, it can be difficult to use it all up on your own within the time frame, so its best to share with your partner or extend the scrub, as recommended, all the way to neck and decollete. I don't like to waste products so I have been sharing it with my hubby and we are on track to finishing it soon!

I like how mild and gentle the facial scrub it is, without much worries of aggravating the broken capillaries on the sides of my nose. It left my skin feeling softer and smoother. It also helps to remove dirt, oil and dead skin hence the pores look smaller and cleaner, which are more obvious on my nose.

In terms of ingredients, So'Sen Eclat Lumiere uses jojoba beads for the exfoliation which is a great choice because it is naturally sourced, relatively gentle and the edges of the bead are smooth . This smooth shape avoids microscopic tears on the skin surface.

Conclusion

To conclude, So'Senz Eclat Lumiere is a gentle scrub for all types of skin, including sensitive skin, making your skin softer and slightly smoother. However, if you are used to more abrasive facial scrubs, then this would not be the one for you.

[ Review ] So'Senz Serum Lumiere

Serum Lumiere Product  Description

Award-winning serum with a high concentration of essential oils of Chamomile, Neroli and Rosewood to nourish, moisturize and protect your skin.

How To Use :
Warm up serum in the palm of your hands, before directly applying to your face and neck. Always be sure to avoid the sensitive eye area. For best results, use Serum Lumiere as a base, before applying Lumière du jour and/or Lumière de nuit.

Thanks to So'Senz Singapore for sending me their bestselling products which are of organic and natural origins, made in France. Their range consists of facial scrub, cleansing water, serum, day cream and night cream. On top of that, they also carry products formulated for men!

So'Senz Serum Lumiere was recently touted as the best facial serum ( pore refining ) in Beauty Insider Reader's Choice Awards 2019 so of course, I was elated to be able to incorporate the serum in my skincare routine for the past 3 months.

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Serum Lumiere is a lovely serum and I simply adore the soothing and calming scent which is much welcomed after a busy work day.

The clear lightweight gel-like serum has a hint of greasiness so its best to apply sparingly. Less is more and 1 pump is enough for me.

Housed in a glass bottle with a pump dispenser, So'Senz Serum Lumiere, a regenerating youth serum, dispenses the serum through a small hole but unfortunately, it spurts occasionally instead of flowing naturally into my palms so some of the contents tend to end up on my face.

On first glance, the bottle looks elegant with its reflective silver finishing but after a month of daily usage, I noticed that the silver finishing on the rims near to the dispenser flakes, leaving the "debris" onto my serum contents and eventually ended up on my face and finger pads ( from using the dispenser ).

I tried decanting the contents into a smaller tub, to avoid the messiness of the silver debris but I ended up using more than my usual amount of serum as I am used to using 1 pump directly from the dispenser hence I have to "re-learn" on the ratio of contents required for my face.

Hopefully, the packaging issues are just a one-off and only pertaining to my bottle. However, I have to add on that, the dispenser worked pretty well where it can easily reach and pump out the remaining contents, right to the last drop. Kudos for that!

Performance and Ingredients

Initially, I was over-zealous and applied too much, making my skin looked greasy and shiny but after getting the ratio correct with just 1 pump of the serum, my skin becomes very smooth, soft and supple. I even love touching my skin! Skin is nourished and looked dewy.

However, do note that due to the natural ingredients, the lifespan is pretty short - at 3 months ( counting from the day when its opened ). I actually thought I wouldn't be able to deplete it, but surprisingly, after 3 months of twice daily usage, I actually manage to use it up!

In terms of ingredients, So'Senz Serum Lumiere contains a high concentration of essential oils and Chamomile, Neroli, Petitgrain and Rosewood to nourish, moisturize and protect your skin. These oils are 100% natural and not tested on animals, free from parabens, chemical and petroleum derivatives and synthetic fragrances.

Sesame oil: rich in vitamin E, it helps maintain cell membrane integrity and prevents skin dryness. Also protects against external aggressions.
Essential oil of wild Chamomile: soothing action.
Essential oil of Neroli: radiance and tonicity.
Essential oil of Rosewood: with a delicious flowery fragrance.
Essential oil of Petitgrain: purifies, also delivers a relaxing effect.
Vitamin E: antioxidant, protects the skin against the harmful effects of free radicals.
Carrot oil: provides a healthy glow effect.

Conclusion

To conclude, So'Senz Serum Lumiere is a great serum for nourishment and protection, making my skin very soft, smooth, supple and dewy, but only if you get the ratio of the contents correct, in the first place.

Check out my reviews on So'Senz Eau Nettoyante and So'Senz Eclat Lumiere.

[ Review ] So'Senz Eau Nettoyante

Eau Nettoyante Product Description
Organic rose water that helps to cleanse and remove make-up, while helping to moisturize and tone. An essential solution that refreshes, nourishes and protects.

How To Use :
Gently apply on the face and neck with a facial cotton pad. Repeat until the pad is completely clean. Can also be used to remove traces of makeup.


So'Senz Singapore reached out to me some time back, to see if I would be keen to try out some of their products without any obligation to post the reviews. Its not very often that I come across organic products made in France that are available in Singapore, so I was thankful for the opportunity to try them.

Based in Singapore, So’Senz is an organic and natural cosmetics range manufactured in France. It is a symphony of simple products made from extracts of trees, plants and flowers.

All their products are certified Ecocert, to bring full transparency regarding the manufacturing channel and the use of ingredients. Their products do not contain any unauthorised synthetic preservatives ( parabens, phenoxyethanol, EDTA, DMDM ), glycol ether, silicone, synthetic perfume and dye and are not tested on animals.

Being a new brand for me, I chose these popular products - So'Senz Eau Nettoyante, Serum Lumiere and Eclat Lumiere to incorporate into my skincare routine for the past 1.5 - 3 months. My routine consists of daily usage with So'Senz Eau Nettoyante ( cleansing water/toner ) and Serum Lumiere ( serum ) coupled with Eclat Lumiere ( facial scrub ) twice a week.

Packaging, Scent and Texture 

Made in France, So' Senz Eau Nettoyante is housed in a 200ml clear bottle with a flick top cap that dispenses the contents easily without spillage. It lasted me for about 1.5 months with twice daily usage.

The texture has a watery-light consistency and sinks into my combination-dehydrated skin fast, leaving a slight tacky finishing which disappeared after a short while. It is colourless and has a soothing and calming fragrance.

Performance and Ingredients 

Eau Nettoyante, in French, meant cleansing water, but So' Senz Eau Nettoyante is more than that, it is a Cleaning, Moisturizing and Toning Organic Rose Water. It can also helps to remove excess oil and make your pores look smaller (good news for oily skin) as well as help to restore the pH of your skin and control acne.

This is how I usually use So' Senz Eau Nettoyante :

As A Cleansing Water :
Works effectively in removing light makeup which includes sunscreen, BB Cream, loose powder and eye makeup. I have not tried it on mascara or heavy makeup to be able to attest to its efficacy.

As A Toner ( Hands ) : 
Pour toner in my palms and pat it all over my face. Skin feels much nourished.

As A Toner ( Cotton Pads ) : 
I poured the toner onto my usual cotton pads and swipe it all over my face gently, like what I usually did for other branded toners. There is no difference in using cotton pads or hands, however, it is more convenient in using cotton pads but more wastage in contents.

I would suggest if you had make-up prior to cleansing, its best to use cotton pads, to ensure all remnants are removed cleanly, but if you did not apply any makeup, just use your hands to pat the toner all over your skin.

As A Lotion Mask : 
Pour toner over 5 cotton pads and layer it on skin ( forehead, both cheeks, nose and chin ) like a lotion mask, made famous by Chizu Saeki many years ago. Skin is left feeling soft and hydrated.

In terms of ingredients, the key ingredient, Rosa Damascena Flower Water has been shown to exhibit anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant qualities according to research which thus can help to improve and relieve signs of inflammation such as redness, acne or dermatitis.

However, do note that the list contains orange peel oil and lavender oil so if you have very sensitive skin, then you may need to be cautious and do a patch test first.

Conclusion 

To conclude, I enjoyed using Eau Nettoyante and like that it is a versatile product. You can use it to remove make-up like a cleansing water, use it as a toner after cleansing and because it is Organic Rose Water, I also use it like a lotion mask to keep my skin moisturised. A 3 in 1 product that is great for travels and save space to buy more overseas!

Check out my reviews on So'Senz Serum Lumiere and So'Senz Eclat Lumiere.