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In spring last year I decided to do a similar post to the sorts of things I see from the US beauty YouTubers in terms of Sephora, but with Cult Beauty as a UK alternative, and today I'm bringing you part 2, focusing on skincare (and what better time to do it? They have 20% off skincare currently and it ends today). These are 10 products that - at least at the time of writing - are 5-star rated on Cult (based on 10+ reviews), but are they worth the hype...?

首先，这是 T母鸡我遇见了你的洁净香膏* |£37 |完整的评论。If you follow me on Instagram or saw my original review: you have the spoiler - I loved this cleanser! It's a buttery-soft cleansing balm that takes zero effort to melt into the skin. It effortlessly eases apart makeup (including waterproof mascara) and sunscreen whilst being really gentle. Emulsify it with water after you've worked it in then remove it with a damp face cloth for soft, clean skin without any film or excess. For me, it's that beautiful texture that reallymakes这个产品。

我有另一个清洁剂谈论：Omorovicza Moor Cream Cleanser|£59. I actually got a generous mini of this as, I think, a 'sorry' from Space NK for some sort of issue with my order along with a few other deluxe samples and as soon as I put this on my skin, it waslove- obviously I got the full size. Omorovicza is pure luxury and this cleanser is no exception - it's pricey but it's just a step in my routine I truly look forward to.我最近赶上了这个品牌和他们所做的那样真正独一无二的是，而不是用“正常”的水，他们使用他们用专利技术提取的匈牙利热水，所以你就像锌一样的那些添加的矿物质和钙在另一个品牌的类似产品中有效地“空的空间”。这是一种与匈牙利泥的非发泡配方，以澄清，但也可可脂和脂肪醇，所以它真的同时保湿。它也有薄荷;我个人喜欢那个令人耳目一新的刺痛，但它对敏感皮肤可能不是那么好。

接下来，我们有Josh Rosebrook Hydrating Accelerator|£35。这一点有超过100条评论饲养饲养的全标评级，并由Caroline超人群推荐出来，但对不起：我将不同意你们。*提示令人恐惧的喘息！*这实际上有一些体面的成分，如甘草（皮肤增亮），Jojoba，大麻，海鼠李和Marula油（用于水分），维生素E（用于舒缓的营养）和平静的金盏花。加上一大堆芳香的植物提取物，但我不生气。我刚发现这个问题......这很好，没关系，它滋润了我的皮肤（没有做整个Tewl的东西面糊可能会导致雾气这里in depth). I just didn't go weak at the knees for it. If I want a mist that gives additional benefits, I prefer Zelens or Allies of Skin, if I want one that smells nice and feels good then Pixi is cheaper. A 'use it up' rather than a 'pass it on' but not a repurchase...

现在让我们进入Glow Recipe BHA + PHA Pore-Tight Toner|£31 |完整的评论。忽略这个名字;我们不会用局部护肤品改变毛孔的大小（尽管你可能能够略微改善它们的外观）。除此之外：这是一个梦幻般的去角质碳粉，首先是因为它在这个真正的水合碱基与甘油，透明质酸，仙人掌提取物，西瓜提取物和芦荟，其次是因为它提供多级去角质。因此，BHA可以渗透到它们溶解的毛孔中，这使得它们可以清除造成瑕疵的碎片，而PHA可以在更多的表面水平上工作，轻轻赋予柔软的皮肤和去除干燥的皮肤斑块。这有一个重量公式，作为韩国美式品牌，我认为它从精华传统中汲取了一些灵感，你可以用手绝对应用这个。它是保湿的，给我的皮肤发光并提供剥离。我唯一的少清是它确实含有香味，这可以为裸机产品中的某些人提供索迪。

We have another acid toner:the Ordinary's 7% Glycolic Acid Toning Solution|£6.80. Honestly, I really don't like this product and would use the 5% or even 10% lactic from the Ordinary over this (let me know if you'd like a 'try this, not that' style post for the brand). I found this really harsh and drying on my skin and glycolic just isn't my favourite exfoliator these days; it has a small molecular size that penetrates more deeply into the skin and can cause irritation. I wouldn't go over 5% these days in a glycolic toner, personally. Also, this has quite a long INCI list for the Ordinary and does contain some plant extracts that could be irritating for some; I don't have a huge issue with these things, but I guess there a lot of people who go to this brand for simplicity and ingredients that aren't potentially-sensitising, so it's worth mentioning.

Moving onto treatments and serums, we haveInkey List的视黄醇血清* |£9.99 |完整的评论。我很惊讶这是五星级评级based on almost 150 reviews, but then I did stop and think about it... Starting at the top, this is a serum with 1% Retistar, a patented ingredient blend containing nowhere near 1% of actual retinol, and the rest of the ingredients are moisturisers, really. It is bolstered by 0.5% granactive retinoid, which is an encapsulated form of the ingredient. I think this is fine and something I'd actually recommend for someone who has never tried retinoids before. It's gentle, it has this emollient base to counteract any potential drying effect of the retinol and I did get some mild smoothing benefits with this product. It's just not enough for me, personally. I've been pounding this face with retinaldehyde every night for the past year! So, yeah: definitely a beginner product, fine for you if you're dipping your first little toe into the world of Vitamin A, but not for me.

ThePaula’s Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster|£37 |... This is a treatment cream that marries up azelaic acid with salicylic acid (a BHA) and brightening licorice extract. What does azelaic acid do? Well, I am doing an entire blog post on it, but as a TL;DR it's an amazing ingredient for redness / rosacea, acne and any inflammation, including pigmentation issues like melasma. Although I don't have spot-prone skin, I usually have a couple of little ones knocking about and my skin can flare up at a specific point in my cycle when my hormones must throw things off-balance. Occasionally I get redness and irritation and definitely have felt like my skin hasn't been quite 'right' in terms of inflammation since I had COVID last month. However this has been amazing to throw in a few times a week; I love the creamy, non-drying consistency and it calms and clears my skin with no irritation. It's a little pricey for the amount of product in here, but if you occasionally get flare-ups in any of the aforementioned departments then definitely give this a go. I think it's worth the hype.

My final more treatment-y product to bridge us over to moisturisers is theBiossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil* |£61 |完整的评论。这个价格上涨了一点,因为我第一次bought this product over a year ago, but I would still repurchase it, even though I was gifted this specific bottle here. Biossance are all about squalane, a plant-derived skin-similar oil, which they actually extract from sugar cane as it's considered more sustainable than the usual source (olives). It's light and isn't something that's going to be comedogenic for the vast, vast majority. This is a super-simple formula that also contains rose extract (this is fragrant, if you're sensitive to that) and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate. This is an oil-soluble derivative of Vitamin C that's not quite as proven in terms of stimulating collagen production in the skin or providing antioxidant benefits, but it can still help with uneven pigmentation and giving the skin that glow boost. Plus, it's less irritating and unstable. You can use this in the AM or the PM for a gentle boost of moisture, glow and clarity. It won't be for everyone, if you want treatment-driven results for the price there are better options, but if you find pure-form ascorbic acid a bit much to use on the daily: this is a lovely product that works.

Moisturisers. Oramoisturiser:the Nue Co Barrier Culture Moisturiser|£45. This moisturiser is formulated with prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics; I will definitely get into this in a little more depth at a later date, but effectively they help balance the good bacteria that lives on your skin to help contribute towards a healthy, functioning skin barrier. What does that mean? Less irritation, less dehydration and less redness. In addition, this is formulated with squalane and ceramides to replenish, soften and moisturise the skin, cica and calendula soothe, and niacinamide is a multi-tasker, helping to balance oil production in the skin but also helping with skin barrier function. It's all killer, no filler, will suit most sensitive skin types and really does get things back on track when they're dry, dull or irritated. Best of all, it's in a light lotion formula that will work for most skin types in need of some TLC. I feel this is a bit of an under-the-radar hit; it has all of these amazing reviews but I never really see it spoken about. However, I definitely recommend getting on it, especially as we head towards seasonal changes.

Rounding things off, we have the青年人给人民uperberry水合物+发光梦幻面具* |£42 |完整的评论。I guess it's a spoiler that this is my second tub after originally managing to order it before the brand was widely accessible in the UK. I rarely make time in my life for sleeping masks (I'm more of a moisturiser + oil kind of gal) but this has remained something I throw in once a week for that super-soft skin the next day. This is formulated with panthenol and hyaluronic acid for that calming hydration, there's some Vitamin C (I'm not sure how beneficial it will be in this form, concentration and packaging, but it's in there!), Vitamin E, sunflower seed oil and antioxidant plant extracts. It's perfect as an overnight pick-me-up for dull, lacklustre skin.

Have you tried any of these? Have any 5-star rated products let you down? Which were worth the hype for you?