001 Skincare

Ada Ooi, founder of 001 Skincare, an Aromatherapist and Beauty Therapist grew up in Hong Kong where cutting edge architecture is brought together with centuries of culture. She has drawn on traditional principles of apothecary with 21st Century science to create a potent hybrid skincare line - the products "enliven, enlighten and delight the skin, returning it once more to its finest state - Equilibrium".

She worked with bio-chemists and botanists in the UK to create two luxury botanical collections - 001 Classic - quality daily skincare (packaged in glass apothecary containers) and 001 Precious Finds - luxury intensive treatments (packaged in apothecary miron violet glass).

The Precious Finds collection "is a fine, sumptuous and potent intensive treatment collection, inspired by global travel and one of the greatest explorers of all times, Marco Polo".

Ada sent me three products to review. They arrived in chic black shiny bags.

My favourite item is Intensive Elixir (50ml - £94)* from the Precious Finds collection - a hand blended artisan oil which contains Sandalwood, Myrrh and Frankincense Essential Oils blended with Macadamia Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Sun Flower Oil, Vitamin E and with Rose and Calendula Extracts. The oil has a slightly floral rose scent with woody spicy notes.

Suitable for all skin types and can be used both morning and night after cleansing and toning.  It can also be added to GLA & Antioxidant Balance Cream (50ml - £42) or GLA & Antioxidant Rich Cream (50ml - £53) for an extra moisturising boost. To use alone warm a couple of drops in the palm of your hand before pressing and massaging onto the skin.

It leaves the skin soft, radiant and positively glowing. Fine lines are smoothed and the skin is moisturised and healthy looking. I've totally fallen in love with this!

GLA & Antioxidant Balancing Cream (50ml - £42)* - GLA is an essential fatty acid which is found in plant oils.  The cream also contains Fennel, Witch Hazel and Melissa Leaf which moisturises and balances the skin.  Oils of Borage, Apricot Kernal and Sesame Seed replenish and strengthen with Brown Marine Algae extract rich in Omegas 3, 6 and 9.  It also contains essential oils, Rosa Damascena and Vanilla Planifolia fruit extracts. Apply to clean skin massaging in until absorbed - it has a really light texture which absorbs quickly. A drop or two of Intensive Elixir can be added for extra protection.  I've found this cream balances my combination skin as well as keeping it nourished.
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Pure Active Peel (50ml - £50)* - Active enzymes from pineapple and natural AHAs from muscavado sugar remove dead skin cells. The peel also contains Marine Algae, Chinese Peppermint and Citrus Essences. It smells simply gorgeous! Spread over the face, leave for five minutes then with dry fingers very gently massage in circular motions. Rinse with warm water then splash the face with a touch of cold water. Leaves my skin radiant, soft and smooth with a healthy glow.

The range is available to purchase from a beautiful world from today and for the month of November you can get 20% off with code ZERO20.

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*PR samples