Natio

Overall, this is an excellent quality day moisturiser if you have sensitive or dry skin Pro: * It's thick and creamy but absorbs quickly * Fine on sensitive skin * Good SPF for daily use * Gives a "dewy" finish - not sure if that' s a pro or a con! Con * The smell is polarising, bit essential-oil-esque, but not unpleasant to me * Leaves my skin looking a bit greasy I won't be repurchasing because I'm switching to mineral-based sunscreens, but it's worth a try if you have dry or sensitive skin and don't mind chemical sunscreens.

Hellish. Within moments of applying it my throat swelled, and I couldn’t breathe or talk properly. I have tried getting rid of it, but some of the strong smell sticks. My eyes hurt now too (they’re burning), and my nose started to tingle. My ears and jaw are aching. I’ve never had a reaction like this to lipstick. So I thought I’d research the likely culprit. It may be the butylparaben (a preservative) which, according to the EWG has been tied with allergic reactions in at least one study. I did a search and couldn’t find anyone using it in lipsticks (which are consumed). Err.. obviously? Or it could be linked to Propyl Gallate, another potential allergic. Or the perfume. This Natio product is far from natural, and even if you don’t react, it has no business being on your lips!

Natio's previous lipstick range had 3 or 4 lipsticks I'd buy regularly, especially Enchant. The new range is dominated by sombre colours many of which seem to have a brown undertone. The sole pale shade is too cutesie pie for older women, although the clear red looks ok. But no neutrals with a touch of life. I wouldn't wear the new range for summer as they look drab.