Eight Saints Skincare Set - All-Natural Essentials, Anti-Aging & Hydration - Gift Ready

I have never invested in a complete skincare routine until I ordered this kit and realized how much better my skin feels and looking better! Since I purchased this kit, I have bought several full size Eight Saints products and will continue to do so.I especially love the following products:-Down to Earth Swirled Mud Gel Cleanser-Lip Trick Vanilla Lip Mask (I use on my cuticles, also)-Desert Rose Mask-Cloud Whip C-CreamI wish I had started using these products several years ago and can't wait to try more.Oh & I am 62 - these products are great for my "mature" face :)
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EDITED 1.2.22 to add: I have decided to bump my review up to 4 stars for a few reasons. First, opinions about skincare are very subjective, and while this product may not have been exactly what I expected, that doesn't make it a bad product at all. I think looking at the other reviews will show you that these are VERY well-loved products, so I think I'm the anomaly. I also want to note that the Eight Saints customer service department reached out to me rather quickly after my review was posted to see how they could make things right for me. I've never had a company make that kind of effort without me asking for a resolution. I had no expectations, nor did I plan to reach out to the company. I thought it was pretty cool that they reached out to see what they could do to make my experience better.HERE IS MY ORIGINAL REVIEW, PRIOR TO ADDING THE ABOVE COMMENT:This is a bit of a challenging review to write, because there are some things I do like about the products and some things I don't like - but I believe that finding the right skincare is a largely personal journey. The things I may consider "cons" may be the very things someone else loves. So rather than list pros and cons, I am going to provide factual observations and personal experiences with the product for you to decide if it might be right for you.Here we go:-The packaging was nice. It included clear instructions for using each of the products. I was very happy to see that both the serum and moisturizer were packaged in glass bottles rather than plastic, though the moisturizer arrived open - meaning the lid was completely off of the bottle when I pulled it out. It was boxed up and untampered with, it's just that when I opened the box, the lid fell out and the bottle remained inside the box - and it's a screw on lid, so I'm not sure how that happened.-the Microneedle Dermaroller - I have no idea if this roller is really making a difference or doing anything, but I sure do like the way it feels. If you have an aversion to needles, I do not think this will cause any issues. While the roller feels rough and tingly, I would never think of it the way I think of needles in the traditional sense. It does not hurt at all and if anything, feels a little invigorating, like it's waking my skin up. It came in a plastic travel case that you can store it in, which was a nice touch.-The Down To Earth Swirled Mud Gel Face Wash - this is exactly what it sounds like: a gel face wash. Despite that title, I saw the word mud, and expected a different consistency. I had expected there to be some grit and for the cleanser to be a little thicker, but that assumption was not based on any information from the company, just a mistaken assumption on my part. It does seem to be a gentle cleanser. I did not experience any irritation or dryness after using it. As for the smell, it's definitely earthy. This makes sense to me because of how natural the products are.-Seeking C Vitamin C Face Serum - I've used some serums that are very watery, I've used some that are very velvety, and everything in between. I would say this falls in the middle. It definitely feels more like a water-based gel type of consistency, as opposed to a creamy/velvety consistency. After application, there is a slightly sticky feeling on my face. I have always immediately followed it up with the Cloud Whip moisturizer, so I cannot say whether or not the stickiness goes away after drying. The serum has a light lemony-herbal scent. I wasn't sure I liked the scent initially but have found it to grow on me and now I actually enjoy the scent. I know Vitamin C products are supposed to lighten dark spots - I have only been using this for a week, so I think it's too soon to state whether or not it will help with that. I've noticed no change thus far, but again, I'd imagine that takes several weeks to become noticeable.-The Cloud Whip Vitamin C Cream - this one was probably the biggest surprise to me in terms of expectations vs. reality. The product is called "cloud whip" - both of those words indicate to me that something will be light, fluffy, airy, etc. Clouds are puffy and appear very soft and light. Everything I've ever had that was "whipped" (whether body butter, cream cheese, butter, or cream) was extremely light, aerated, easy to spread, etc. This cream was essentially the complete and total opposite of light and airy. It is without a doubt one of the thickest, heaviest creams I have ever used on my face. Again, not saying that's good or bad, just that it's not at all what I expected, given the name. And I actually thought that maybe it was a temperature thing, so I put it in a warmer location and even warmed the bottle in my hands for several minutes before trying it at one point, thinking the warmer temperature might change the consistency. However, it did not. If you are looking for a cream that is going to give you a really rich, creamy, super-moisturizing effect, this...