Huda Beauty is a well established brand and I know people who swear by it, the diversity and pigments in her shades are very inclusive which is so great to see. Although I've become slightly less interested in makeup, when Huda Kattan launched her skincare line Wishful Skincare it did piquet my interest. My sister and I decided to purchase a few bits a couple of weeks back so I thought I would present my first impressions!
I specifically purchased a gift set containing three products, two were sample sized and one was full sized (the Rose Oil). I got this from Cult Beauty, however they don't sell that particular one anymore! It was really cute to see colourful, fun packaging and honestly i think it is eye catching. I think skincare nowadays has moved into feeling quite clinical - perhaps to persuade us that it is effective? What is great about these products is that the key ingredients are labelled on the side or back or the packaging, highlighting that there is nothing to hide. The only thing that I didn't enjoy about the packaging is that there is a silver strip on the lip of each product and on the samples this rubs off and you do get glitter on your hands and face - however I've observed this is just with the samples and not the full size!
WishFul Yo Glow Enzyme Scrub (£18.00/40ml)
I think this might be the most used product in Wishful Skincare. Honestly I wasn't sure what to expect, this product comes out like a creamy gel with a slight fragrance. Once applied and worked into to dry skin, it begins to gather dead skin cells in little balls so you can actually see it. It's really cool. I remove the dead skin with a warm flannel and I notice that my skin just feels softer and brighter after. The Yo Glow Enzyme Scrub has Pineapple and Papaya Enzyme'a, AHA's and BHA's which work to exfoliate your skin. I think this is a really great, seemingly low maintenance scrub, however does really work. I use this once to twice a week at most. I would definitely purchase this again.
Wishful Honey Balm Jelly Moisturiser (£43.00/55g)
I had never actually heard of this moisturiser prior to purchasing it, and I think this product is one of the best products I have tried in the last few months. It's a nourishing moisturiser enriched with honey and Niacinamide, the latter being one of the few proven anti-aging ingredients. Turmeric Root Extract helps to fade dark spots and even the complexion. As the product is also infused with Lavender Oil this becomes the perfect night time moisturiser, you can also use this in the day, but will need to follow with a SPF on top.
The product itself is a gel to balm texture, really nice and lightweight on the skin, despite the nourishing ingredients. The product has a slight shimmer, which does not show up on the skin at all.
My initial concern was that this product is on the pricier side, however with the amount of active ingredients in this moisturiser, it becomes slightly like a treatment too. You only require a small amount of product with each use, and I am surprised that I haven't used this up already! I would really love to buy this product again!
Wishful Get Even Rose Oil (£55.00/30ml)
I love a good oil, even though I have oily skin, I find that certain oils help to retain moisture in my skin. I was excited to see what the hype was with this Rose Oil. The packaging is great if you press the lid the pipette retains some product for you to smooth over the face which is less fiddly than other oils I have tried. This is an oil when you apply it onto the skin, however it does also sink in more than a traditional oil - so you could also wear this in the day.
We have to talk about the smell. I don't personally mind fragrance in products, however this product smells really herbal and it is a sharp and distinguishable smell. If you apply it on your skin, after a while you won't notice, however sometimes you might get a whiff of it, so if someone comes up close to you, I think they would be able to notice. This might be because of the ingredients, you don't want to add another fragrance or add another ingredient to dampen the smell, so I get the reasoning behind this, but I think some people will be put off which is why I wanted to mention it.
The product itself does help to brighten the skin as it contains Rose, Carrot Seed, Rosehip and Baobab. The focus is on improving the appearance of dark spots, clarifying the complexion, evening skin texture and tone. Again Wishful is creating a product that specifically helps to target uneven complexion, however it does also come with a hefty price tag. You can get traditional Rosehip Oils for less than £25, however it is not just one ingredient that is being used. I personally need to use this product some more to say whether it is effective or not. I think for anyone who is specifically looking for a product to help them achieve an even skin texture and tone, this product is one to try!
First Impressions:
I think Wishful Skincare is creating something that isn't really in the market, I really think it's great that all her products are focused on evening skin texture and tone as this is a problem area for many different types of people. I think her range is aimed for a diverse demographic and as an Asian, I have suffered with hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone and texture so it's great to see products now aimed for that. However this also does come with a price tag, but I think this is due to the range of ingredients Wishful has sourced to create products that were not currently in the market.
I would actually love to try more Wishful Products, as it's exciting to see how skincare has become more targeted and effective.
Have you tried Wishful Skincare? I would love to know your thoughts, so please comment below and let me know what you have tried!
