I wanted to start off the new year with a new skincare regiment. As my handmade soaps can only do so much.

After I finished using SIBU lotion, I am switching to Korres. It’s an all natural skincare line from Athens, Greece and is known world wide. They’ve been around for a while and thought I would give it a try.

This is the kit I got from Sephora.  Korres Brightening & Anti-Aging Rose Collection which includes:

- 1.35 oz Wild Rose Moisturizer
- 1.01 oz Wild Rose Serum
- 1.35 oz Wild Rose Mask
- 1.69 oz Rose Showergel
- 1.69 oz Rose Body Butter
- 0.21 oz Wild Rose Lip Butter

This kit is formulated with wild rose oil, which is a really luxurious and expensive skincare oil. I’ve only used this kit for about one week and so far my skin really likes it.

The best thing about Korres that it’s gentle and good for those with sensitive skin. And it’s also formulated without Parabens, Petrochemicals, Phthalates, GMOs, and Triclosan.

My product review:

Wild rose moisturizer has a nice rose scent. It’s a very heavy cream great for winter. It has spf 6, which is not enough for me. But I also use bronze mineral powder for additional sun protection.

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Since I’ve been thinking about quince, I’ve also been noticing more natural skincare products using quince fruit and seed extract.  Because I am a fan of all thing fruits, I especially love seeing fruit extracts in the skincare market.  One of the benefits of quince fruit extract is it’s moisture retaining ability.  So it would make sense to include it hand and face creams.  Some skincare company that integrated quince into their products include:

Dr.Hauschka Quince Day Cream: “Quince seed extract, quince wax and beeswax combine to impart essential moisture and offer gentle protection.” 1 oz $35.95

Korres Natural Products Body Butter in Quince: “Quince extract has softening, moisturizing and restructuring properties.” 7.95 fl oz $27

CO Bigelow Dr. Hiosous Quince Hand Lotion: This is the only product I’ve tried by CO Bigelow.  As much as I rave about Gloves in a Bottle, I think this also feels like it’s giving my hand another protective “glove like barrier”.  Gloves in a Bottle works well, but smells like glue.  I don’t know what’s in it really.  But with Dr. Hiosous Quince hand lotion, the frangrance is natural and really does smell like ripe quince. It’s citrus yet fruity.  Althought it is pricey at $15 for 4 oz bottle, a little bit goes a long way.  The texture is great and the absorption is never greasy.  It is one product I would recommend using if you have dry hands and want a natural product. 4 oz $15

Photo from Bath & Body Works