AEOS Optimal Essentials (Blue)

I've been testing out this travel/try me size kit from AEOS (£68)* which was a winner of Natural Health Magazine's Beauty Awards in 2014.  The products in the kit give the skin maximum hydration and nourishment.

The products contain natural, organic and biodynamic plant extracts and spelt oil, essences and essential oils as well as spagyric tinctures of crystal energies and the waveforms of colour.

So what's inside:

Cleansing Oil De-Maq 30ml (full size is 75ml - £39.99) - this oil based cleanser is made with a blend of biodynamic essential oils, plant extracts and energies of gems and crystals. It also contains oils of Sesame, Avocado and Spelt and easily removes all make up and impurities.  To use: moisten a cotton pad with warm water add a few drops of the cleanser and apply to the skin in upward sweeping movements over face and neck. Repeat until the skin is clean. The cleansing oil smells fantastic and I found it very effective.

Dew Facial Wash 30ml (full size is 100ml - £39.99) - this is a mild and gentle cleansing wash which contains essential oils of neroli, lemon and honey which refresh the skin.  To use: add a few drops of Dew Facial Wash to a bowl of warm water. Soak a muslin cloth, squeeze out and place over the face and leave for a few minutes. Repeat up to 3 times. I found this a lovely step in the process.

Gentle Cleansing Lotion 10ml (full size is 75ml - £49.99) - this gentle cleanser which easily removes make up and impurities. Applying the cleanser to damp skin stimulates the active ingredients.  To use: apply a small amount to your palm and apply to the skin using circular massage movements before rinsing.

Gentle Exfoliant 10ml (full size is 30ml - £35.98) - a super gentle exfoliant rich in seed oils and biodynamic spelt oil which nourishes and hydrates the skin leaving it smooth and receptive to the moisturising products that follow. See my review HERE.

Energising Conditioner 10ml (full size is 30ml - £54.99) - with flower and fruit extracts, rosewater, rose oil and biodynamic spelt oil which soothe, calm and soften the skin. To use: apply a small amount to damp skin patting into the face and neck.

Refreshing Hydrating Mist 30ml (full size is 100ml - £54.99) - this mist refreshes and balances the skin. To use: Spritz over the face and neck after cleansing and conditioning. It can also be used throughout the day to boost the skin.

Realive Serum 30ml (full size is 50ml - £105) - this is a luxe intensive serum which plumps and smoothes the skin. It contains essential oils of rose, lavender and rose geranium and leaves the skin looking radiant. To use: apply a small amount to the palms, rub together before applying to face and neck. Can also be used around the eyes.

Enriching Moisturiser 10ml (full size is 50ml - £58.99) - this is the final step to seal in hydration and moisturisation from the previous products. It's light and absorbs quickly. To use: apply a small amount to the face and neck.

Beauty Body Shower 10ml (full size is 75ml - £10.99) - a gentle wash which smells lovely. It contains rosemary, white birch and gardenia. To use: dilute with water in your palm before applying. I really liked this and would buy full size.

Beauty Body Lotion 10ml (full size is 75ml - £35.98) - an easily absorbing lotion which hydrates, soothes and softens the skin. To use: apply to the body immediately after bathing to lock in moisture.

In the morning you should use: Gentle Cleansing Lotion, Gentle Exfoliant, Energising Conditioner, Refreshing Mist, Realive Serum, Enriching Moisturiser

In the evening you should use: Cleansing Oil De Maq, Dew Facial Wash, Energising Conditioner, Refreshing Mist, Realive Serum, Enriching Moisturiser

I've really enjoyed testing out this luxurious skincare range. Have you used AEOS before?

*PR sample