Carbon Theory Skincare Review

Carbon Theory is a brand I've seen all over social media and always wanted to try! So when Carbon Theory kindly sent me some of their cult classics to try, I couldn't wait to use them. Their brand is primarily focused on anti breakout skincare products, favouring ingredients like tea tree which is known for it's antiseptic properties.

First up is the cleansing bar. Now I don't usually veer towards cleansing bars as they are usually messy, drying and hard to get into a lather. But this is so different. The bar foams up really easily and is easy to use as a cleanser. The formula is a little drying, but my skin is super dry from accutane and I still wouldn't consider it stripping or overly drying. I alternate this cleanser with my Cerave hydrating cleanser, and use it every other day. This for me is the perfect combination for me.

The Tea Tree Oil and Glycolic Pads have become a staple in my skincare routine... I absolutely love these and they are incredible. I only use one pad a day, as my skin is too sensitive to use two and as the pack contains 60 pads, this would last two months! My acne scarring has faded significantly since I started using these and my overall skin texture has improved so much; my skin is glowing, my pores aren't enlarged and my hyper pigmentation has reduced so much. These will be a staple in my skincare routine and I would definitely repurchase these.

I kind of have mixed emotions about the tea tree and vitamin E moisturiser. I like how although it has an anti breakout formulation, it is really hydrating and thick. It does take a while to blend in to my skin and takes a while to absorb. This isn't an issue for me as I always let my skincare products sink into my skin for at least 30 minutes before applying makeup. It isn't my favourite moisturiser in the world, but I also don't dislike it. It just isn't a show stopper for me.

Overall I would love to try more from Carbon Theory as I have been impressed with the products I've tried so far and I was floored by the glycolic pads! If you are going to purchase any product I would recommend the pads. I think these would work for all skin types and really deliver results.

* Although products are gifted all opinions are my own and there is no obligation to post.

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