Apivita 3 in 1 Cleansing Milk + Lip Care with Black Currant

Apivita 3 in 1 Cleansing Milk for Face and Eyes with Chamomile and Honey HKD 180 (around PHP 1,004)

Apivita Lip Care with Black Currant HKD 60 (around PHP 334)

I don't think I've ever bought a beauty product from a brand I've never heard of, 'til the day I bought these goodies from Apivita. The hotel I stayed in Hong Kong was connected to a huge mall, which I used to my advantage, trotting around and exploring until closing time every night. I passed by the store countless times while on my way to Origins or CitySuper and was intrigued by it, but it was when I saw the word "natural" that pushed me to take a peek.

I came in and left with a total of three products in my paper bag. Trust me, I'm usually indecisive and hesitant about purchasing products but for Apivita it was easy peasy, even if I've never heard of the brand. First it was the words stating that all products are "natural" "mineral oil free" "silicone free" and "propylene glycol free" that reeled me in, then the packaging, then the fact that the brand is Greek, then the scents, and the rest was history.

I was on the search for a new cleanser because my trusty ol' Cetaphil ran out, so I turned to an old St. Ives Blemish Control Green Tea Gel Cleanser and it made my face dry and tight, which resulted to me getting more oily in my t-zone and breaking out more. I went with the full sized version of the 3 in 1 and a sample size of the Cleansing Milk with Honey and Orange, which I haven't opened yet because I'm saving it for when I travel. 

The 3 in 1 Cleansing Milk scent is lovely too, it has that typical clean, soothing and warm 'newly washed sheets' smell...if ya know what I mean. (I wouldn't blame you if you don't, I'm horrible with describing scents.) I noticed a huge difference in my skin the first time I used it, after weeks of using a gel cleanser that sucked the moisture out of my face. In just one use it aided my skin back to life, it felt clean without being stripped of oils. Despite how gentle it is (I've gotten this in my eyes many times but it doesn't sting) it still has the power to remove makeup well. I use this as my second cleanse, my first being Bioderma. This is also said to have 99% natural ingredients - almond and olive oils to remove dirt and makeup, honey to moisturize, propolis for antioxidant protection, and lavender to soothe. They also replace water with organic green tea infusion! And of course, it's dermatologically and ophthalmologically tested.

Next up is the Lip Care with Black Currant, which gives the most color out of all the Lip Cares. It may look dark from the bullet but the color is sheer and subtle enough that it just looks like I'm wearing a lip balm without color. It smells delicious, it's super moisturizing, and I like the packaging. It's my favorite lip balm (I use Nuxe for overnight) as of now that I've been neglecting my Lucas Papaw. Olive oil, beeswax, cocoa butter, shea butter, avocado oil, castor oil, and jojoba esters to moisturize. While black currant oil and vitamin e help protect environmental toxins and prevents irritations. Too bad it doesn't contain SPF though!

What do you think about Apivita?

Apivita

Website: http://www.apivita.com/