De Mamiel Brightening Cleanse and Exfoliate (70g for £45)
Oh Mama! I am reviewing a De Mamiel product again. For those who haven't been long enough here on my page, a quick recap. De Mamiel is a brand for middle aged (rich) women who drink champagne for breakfast, wear pearl necklaces and majorly only talk to their mini-me dog and that Chanel assistant. Or at least, that's my perception/interpretation of it. You might understand in a minute why this brand gives me that type of vibe. Let's talk about the product. It's a brown-ish powder that, by adding some water, you turn into a paste and then massage all over your face (wet face). Then, after a minute, you rinse it off. It makes your skin a lot softer and more even, that's a fact. But what's inside it is what is most intriguing. Apart from normal ingredients like Moroccan and French clays, it has "finely ground pearl and gemstone powders to eliminate dulling dead skin cells". Yes, you read right. If this was the Spice Girls, it would definitely be Posh. Of course, it also has vitamin C and ginseng to illuminate and provide antioxidant protection. This product makes me feel good. But it has not to do with the pearl and gemstone powder. It has all to do with the fact that the paste smells like Nutella. And if that's not a winning combination, I don't know what else is...
De Mamiel Restorative Cleansing Balm (full size 100ml for £62)
A shizzly expensive cleansing balm-- right? How can it be better than Slaai? What is in it that makes it so expensive? Is it really necessary? So many questions. How did I even find out about De Mamiel? When I was in London, I popped into SpaceNK. The assistant there gave me a whole history of the brand (it is a British brand). Everything is organic, hand made etc. A big centre of this brand is aromatherapy. Before applying any product, you have to "breathe it in". You get the point-- this is not for your average mum with 4 kids running around trying to clean up after them. This is more for "older" ladies who wear pearls, drink champagne in the morning and have a mini fluffy dog with whom they speak. So, what's in this product? "Anti-bacterial manuka helps to reduce the probability of breakouts, while nourishing kukui, calendula and moringa oils combine to replenish precious moisture and enhance skin’s strength, elasticity and resilience", says De Mamiel. Does it remove makeup any better than Slaai? No. It doesn't. Does it do anything extraordinary than the other cheaper alternatives? No, it doesn't. But if you want to breathe in the aroma, you can do it with this product (hooray!). Overall, this product is not for the masses. It doesn't justify the price. However, if you are up for an experience of being extra pampered, you might want to go this way.
De Mamiel Altitude Oil (full size 10ml for £30)
Remember de Mamiel? The brand that I said was for middle aged fancy women who drink champagne in the morning and talk to their little mini dog? Yes, that's the one. Today, I am writing about their Altitude oil-- a mix of essential oils especially designed for crowded spaces like trains, airplanes etc. With the product, one inhales "the refreshing aromas to strengthen defences, rebuild resolve & quash a bacterial uprising. A few drops in a handkerchief, or dotted just under each nostril, will help keep you healthy (& sane) on the 'plane". The aroma is primarily eucalyptus and lavender (and other florals) based. I must say, this product is intriguing-- almost going into the "medical" sphere with its claims. I have been using it every day to go to work, or anytime I needed a "lift" in my mood, and I definitely enjoy it. Tomorrow, I will test the "airplane" claim-- we'll see how that goes.