Omorovicza Ultramoor Mud Mask (50ml for £68)
Omorovicza has a lot to say about this product, which after 15 minutes, is supposed to give you firming, smoothing, clarifying and illuminating skin results. "Plankton-derived marine expolysaccharides plump fine lines and help ‘tighten’ collagen fibres – supporting skin’s ‘scaffolding’ to exhibit an instant skin-lifting effect – while Hungarian moor mud combines with hectorite clay (both incredibly rich sources of trace elements, lipids and antioxidants), to encourage the elimination of accumulated toxins whilst re-energising sluggish skin cells to support essential maintenance". Basically, it's an expensive moor mud/clay mask. Is it good? Yes. Is it worth the price? Probably not. Peter Thomas Roth has an Irish moor mud mask also in that price range, except the size of the container is 150ml. Glamglow does an expensive mud mask too, and if you don't want to pay as much, go buy the one from The Body Shop. The Omorovicza mask does give a slightly tingling sensation, but not much. It dries down too (Peter Thomas Roth one doesn't). My skin feels nice after it, but not super clean and fresh-- I don't know why. I do enjoy the medical-herbal smell of it. Overall, I would happily receive this product as a gift, but pay my own money? Nah, definitely not.
Omorovicza Moor Cream Cleanser (150ml-- full size)
Let's talk. How much are you ready to pay for a face cleanser? £5? £10? £15? £20? How about £54? Yup, that's exactly how much 150ml of this cleanser cost. £54! Going once, going twice,...are you sold? Normally, this would be the breaking point for me, but good journalism requires to me actually talk about this cleanser in more detail. Basically, the cleanser is enriched by Hungarian moor mud, which is rich in some cool stuff from the periodic table. Lavender (@thatskincarebinch ), camphor, peppermint and eucalyptus oils are also part of the equation, which some people can't tolerate. Honestly, if you are after a clay based cleanser, I recommend Dermalogica's Derma Clay Cleanser-- it's a) cheaper; b) has a much bigger wow factor (super refreshing!); and c) because I told you so. This Omorovicza product ain't bad-- but in comparison to the Dermalogica one, it's just "okay". I find it mild.
Omorovicza Queen of Hungry Mist (full size 100ml for £55, also available in travel size)
I am always sceptical of mists. Like, they are just too gimmicky. At least it feels like that at times. I often feel like they hydrate the face for a maximum of 10 minutes, and then leave it dry for the rest of the time. Testing a mist during the day is one thing. Testing a mist on a 9 hour Trans-Atlantic flight-- that's on another level (well, literally, 10,000m up in the air). I was kind of enjoying the refreshing feel of it during my days on the ground, but only on my way to the States did I fully develop my true appreciation for this product. This product performed miraculously and gave my skin hours' long hydration up in the air, while also plumping it up. Those Hungarian thermal waters (plus, everything else that is in the product) are definitely not a gimmick.
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Omorovicza Rejuvenating Night Cream (full size 50ml for £115)
Omorovicza is a high-end delux Hungarian skincare brand that really does a great job in creating good products. One catch-- it is expensive. A small catch indeed (starts nervously laughing). Out of myriad of night creams, this is probably one of the best ones I tried (unfortunately). Hence, I will be purchasing Omorovicza's Essentials Kit where this cream comes in a 15ml tub. So, what's inside? It has "apple pectin to hydrate and retain moisture, plum almond oil to protect against free radical aggressors attacking and ageing the cells, wild carrot - rich in pro-vitamin A - to boost collagen and hazelnut peptide to firm and lift so you wake up toned, nourished and glowing". And of course, the main ingredient is the Hungarian Thermal Water.
The consistency is slightly thicker and the cream has an off-white (slightly yellowish) colour. It is super hydrating, which is why it is best suitable for dry skins. In the morning, the skin feels replenished, healthy and well rested. I am not yet sure, however, whether I like the cream or whether I am in love with it.
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Omorovicza Daily Vitamin C (30ml for $150) (Hungarian)
Yes, again, this serum is extremely expensive. Capturing the power of a highly stable and potent form of this antioxidant-rich vitamin, this milky Hungarian serum provides essential daily protection against environmental aggressors, whilst supporting the natural production of collagen for a more youthful-looking complexion. Most important ingredients: - Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate): Dramatically fights signs of aging and prevents the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. - Kiwiberry: Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, it further protects skin cells from oxidative stress and skin photo-aging. - Hyaluronic Acid: Delivers moisture and increases moisture retention. This serum is designed for all skin types. It is supposed to also help with the signs of ageing, and of course, the dullness issues. It is a cream serum, more resembling a light lotion. Good thing it has hyaluronic acid-- it hydrates-- the skin. When putting it on, the skin did not tingle at all. Personally, that's a sign that the Vitamin C is not of high enough concentration in this product (even Ole Henriksen's Truth Serum tingles a bit, while The Ordinary tingles a lot). Please note, potency and concentration are two different things. I have not suffered any negative things from this product. Positive impact is too early to say, it seems. It's okay. I have personally seen better results for a lot cheaper, but this product might have a better long-term effect, which is still unknown to me. I will finish this Mini-Version, but it would be difficult for me to justify the price for a full-size version.