Kelita Bignall, founder of Yours Truly Organics, asked me if I'd like to try her new range of skincare products designed specifically for skin prone to acne, spots and blemishes a few months ago. I had a look at her website and very impressed to see that the products are certified by Ecocert and cruelty-free (Read: Tips to help you become a cruelty-free and eco-friendly shopper) as they're approved by the BUAV and the Vegetarian Society. The brand has had an update and has a fantastic new look with clean and simple white packaging decorated with beautiful drawings of key ingredients such as lavender and a great new website.

So that I can properly evaluate products I like to use them for a few months before writing a review as I think it's only fair to the company and my readers. So here we go…

Take it away! Gel Cleanser

150ml, £22

So that I can properly evaluate products, I like to use them for a few months before writing a review as I think it's only fair to the company and my readers. So here we go…

I found half a pump of this orange cleanser was plenty to properly cleanse my face. It left my skin feeling clean but not dry which can be a problem with some ranges for problem skin. It's enriched with Vitamin C and Sandalwood Oil and the orange scent is so refreshing. I'm not a morning person so it's been a great wake-up product and also lovely to use during this recent hot weather when I've been glowing more than I'd like! It also worked well to remove my make-up saving me time and money on separate make-up remover.

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin**, Glyceryl Laurate, PCA Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Chloride, Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil*, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Dehydroacetic Acid, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Limonene***, Benzyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil*.

99% of the total ingredients are from natural origin
29% of the total ingredients are from organic farming

Balancing Toner

150ml, £19

Now, I have to confess that I hardly ever use toner. I like to think that it's because I'm helping save the planet by not using cotton wool but it's it's probably because I'm lazy. This toner is in a spray bottle and even I've managed to give my face and neck a quick spritz after cleansing. Although you can sweep it over your skin with a cotton wool pad, if you prefer. This toner is designed to return your skin to its optimal pH level. I was impressed with how nourished my skin felt once it had absorbed the toner that I think I could have got away without applying moisturiser. I loved the smell of this too and it left me feeling invigorated.

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Flower Water*, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder*, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli Oil)*, Cymbopogon Citratus (Lemongrass Oil)*, Maltodextrin, Oat Beta Glucan, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral***, Linalool***, Geraniol***, Limonene***.

99% of the total ingredients are from natural origin
90% of the total ingredients are from organic farming

Fix Me! Repairing Serum

30ml £28

This serum has been created to smooth, repair and tighten your skin and contains oat kernel. It also helps reduce inflammation caused by blemishes with sesame seed extract and saw palmetto. I have combination skin and am prone to pre-menstrual breakouts on my chin and jaw and whilst using this I found that my monthly spots did seem to be less angry and they cleared up more quickly than usual. You just need to apply a pea-sized amount twice daily and the pump makes this easy to dispense the right amount.

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract*, Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract (Argan Oil), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder*, Serenoa Serrulata (Saw Palmetto) Fruit Extract, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Onopordum Acanthium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract*, Dehydroacetic Acid, Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Oil, Limonene***, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Linalool***, Citral***, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil*, Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Oil.

97% Of the total ingredients are from natural origin
88% of the total ingredients are from organic farming

Face Base Face Balm

100ml £25

Although this is called a balm, it's more of a thick cream. The instructions say to apply a thin layer in an upward motion over your face and neck. To begin with I was applying too much and it felt too heavy for me. Once I'd rectified this though I found it to be a lovely, nourishing moisturiser which left my skin soft and smooth. Even the next morning, my skin still felt great and not greasy. Yours Truly Organics say, “Formulated with Pea Extract to improve elasticity and regulate your skin’s sebum production and Daisy Flower extract that will brighten your skin’s complexion this face balm will help you look and feel your best.”

Ingredients