Recently the skin on my legs seemed to be parched and itchy with some bumps - look a lot like eczema, except that it is not. Pretty annoying as I couldn't find any body lotion that can sooth it without giving me another bout of sensitivity. On the other hand, my face has clogged pores & a few pimples, due to PMS and with the Singapore heat
(34degrees, can you imagine?).
These skin problems bugged me a bit. And I was hoping if there is a
one-cream-solves-all miracle solution, that will be wonderful!
When I was first introduced to
Crème Simon Crème Universelle, I was pretty thrilled. The consultant advised me that this is their star product and has the following benefits:
Relieve Chapped Lips
Regenerate Dry Elbows and Cracked Heels
Soothe Sun-Burnt Skin
Relieve Common Skin Irritations
Moisturise Dry Cuticles
- See more at: https://www.creme-simon.com/collections/creme-universelle_1/#sthash.YqA8jCh3.dpuf
- Moisturize & deeply hydrate on any part of the skin
- Relieve skin irritations
- Regenerate dry elbows and cracked heels
- Relieve chapped lips
- May be used on pimples (what?!) due to its anti-inflammatory properties
- Moisturize cuticles
Moisturise Dry Cuticles
Basically, this is a multi-purpose product that is portable for daily use! I was thinking if it does what it claims, then it is every girl's LIFE SAVER! Hence, without second thoughts, I bought one for my own use, alongside with other products.
On the same day, my hubby returned home from San Franciso with a surprise - a tube of The Honest Co. Organic Healing Balm for me to try it on my bumpy skin on my legs. (le hubs is a health-conscious individual who aims to try all the organic stuff in the market)
If you haven't heard of The Honest Company yet, it is co-founded by Jessica Alba in 2011 and its products are retailed in the U.S. As the name of the company suggests, The Honest Co. focuses on ethical consumerism, offering eco-friendly, non-toxic and organic comsumer goods. It is not exactly a beauty/makeup company, but it is a place where you can safely buy household stuff for your family and your baby.
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Jessica Alba and her products. Look gorgeous here! |
When I first held these two products in my hands, all I could think of is : Which is better? Which one should I use first? Seriously, BOTH offer similar benefits and both are meant for the same purposes! Furthermore, both also claimed to be free of the bad stuff. Eg. Crème Universelle is oil free, paraben-free and silicon-free; while Organic Healing Balm is " honestly free of petroleum, mineral oil, lanolin, parabens, fragrances, dyes & most common allergens" quoting the official website.
Both confused me for a while, and at the same time,
piqued my curiosity.
Oil-free. Paraben free. Silicone free.
Over 90% natural ingredients
- See more at: https://www.creme-simon.com/collections/creme-universelle_1/#sthash.YqA8jCh3.dpuf
That's when I told myself, I am gonna review BOTH and see which one is the ultimate winner! Therefore...I came up with this.
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Let's do a comparison review side by side! |
I took about 10 days to test out these two for myself and here I am, presenting to you the thoughts I have for each one.