'I tried Liz Earle's newest skincare products and got smooth, glowy skin by morning'
Over the last 30 years, Liz Earle has become a trusted household name, earning cult-status among skincare fans for its gentle yet effective botanical-inspired products. While I'm not quite old enough to have been using their formulas since their inception, a number of their best-sellers hold a coveted spot in my beauty rotation - so when the British skincare brand announced the launch of not one, but two brand new products, it's safe to say that my expectations were high.
Earlier this month, the brand expanded their 'Glow' range - first launched in 2022 with their Cleanse & Glow Transforming Gel Cleanser - adding the Restore & Glow Instant Radiance Serum and Revitalise & Glow Radiance Reveal Night Cream to the line-up. And with bold claims of 'boosting skin's radiance instantly', I was eager to see if they lived up to their promises.
The Instant Radiance Serum comes housed in a sleek 30ml pump bottle, and quickly impressed me with its lightweight texture and citrusy fragrance. The hero ingredient is Acerola Cherry, an exotic berry from South America that contains significantly more vitamin C than an orange and helps to brighten skin.
It glides onto the skin and sinks in quickly without any stickiness or residue, however, due to the naturally exfoliating Prickly Pear, I find I can only use this product as part of my evening routine. As the product works to sweep away dead skin cells, I find that it begins to pill after a couple of hours, which doesn't work well under makeup. However, it's a great addition to a nightly regime, working overnight to reveal smoother, glowier skin by morning.
My favourite product of the two was the Radiance Reveal Night Cream, which also contains Acerola Cherry and Prickly Pear, alongside Niacinamide and Lavender Flower Extract, designed to leave skin looking more rested. It has a rich and silky whipped texture and has been formulated to work with your skin's natural overnight repair cycle.
At £28, there are plenty of alternative night creams available at a lower price, such as the No7 Radiance+ Vitamin C Daily Brightening Moisturiser, which costs £17.95. The No7 moisturiser targets wrinkles and illuminates dullness for an even complexion and renewed radiance.
Meanwhile, the Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment 25ml is now £15.20. The powerful overnight resurfacing treatment works to gently exfoliate, hydrate, and brighten with a 2.5% pH-balanced AHA complex for smoother, firmer-looking skin.
But there is a real sense of luxury with the Liz Earle cream that I've failed to find in more budget-friendly formulas. Coming in a heavyweight glass jar, it looks as good as it feels, with a rich and silky feel on the skin.
After applying it nightly, I woke up to skin that felt hydrated, supple, and noticeably smoother to the touch, which meant my makeup went on like a dream the following morning. However, while I enjoyed the fragrance, it's worth noting that it's fairly strong, which might not sit well with those who prefer fragrance-free skincare, especially at night.
Whether you're already a devoted fan or are looking to upgrade your routine, Liz Earle's new glow duo is a lovely addition to any skincare routine focused on boosting radiance. In celebration of the new launches, Boots is offering a discount on Liz Earle products. Customers who spend £35 on the brand can save £10 with the code LIZEARLE10. Anyone who spends £60 on the brand can also bag a free 200ml Instant Boost Skin Tonic.
In other Liz Earle deals, the brand's own site has reduced the Skincare Routine - Essentials For Combination Skin with Botanical Essence No.15. Worth £128, shoppers can save 40% on the set, which is available for £76.80. Or skincare enthusiasts can get out the new Glow products here.
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