I bought this for the Deep Moisture Cleansing Balm, Active Hydration Vitamin C+ Antioxidant Serum, Calming Force Clear Skin Serum, and Precious Oils Active Infusion. I actually bought full size bottles of both serums and the oil in addition to the trial kit because I had so much faith I would love these products. The other products I couldn’t test due to essential oils. I have not been disappointed. I started using the products during the time of the month when my skin tends to be irritated, inflamed, and breaking out due to hormones. I don’t even recognize my skin. The few spot that did pop up have been small and have gone away in a few days with the help of the serums. My skin has not been irritated or inflamed at all. I really think the calming force skin serum is working wonders. Also, I am really enjoying the vitamin c serum. The mix of actives is insanely good (in both serums actually) and I have not experienced any irritation. I tend to have good luck with the vitamin c derivative used. It’s one of the few my skin tolerates. The only product I tried that I didn’t like was the deep moisture cleansing balm. I liked everything except that it doesn’t emulsify in water. I had to use a towel to remove it and it still felt like it was on my skin. If it emulsified and washed away easily, I would definitely buy the full size. I’ve been using them everyday for almost two weeks not and the amount of product in the picture is what I still have left. I use two drops of each product and rosewater face mist from Cocokind between each layer. My skin has been so hydrated and happy :) p.s. I switched products because my previous ones were causing me to breakout around my hairline. The breakouts went away within a week of switching to Activist.
I absolutely love the smell of this moisturizer! I look forward to cleaning my face each morning and night and have already seen a difference in my dark spots. Previously, anything oil based made me break out and thankfully all the products from Activist have only been healing for my skin.
I have mature sensitive skin and have been using the full Activist skincare line for about a month now, and love it. I thought I would have issues using oils, but no! No sensitivities! Just velvety smooth skin! 51 years old and wearing no make up. Woohoo
Arrived in about a week after ordering. Love the sustainable packaging and can’t wait to try each one!
Skin tone is right, protection feels good so far, but I wish it was a bit more moisturizing. The mineral give that sensation of powdery and dry and that reminded me why I haven't worn mineral sunscreens in years. Maybe I'll use a richer moisturizer underneath.
Thanks for your review! Yes, the stick formula of our SPF is much more matte and dry than our SPF cream. I think you might like that formula better, as it contains some oils for moisture and glow. We offer samples here: https://activistskincare.com/products/zero-waste-low-waste-tinted-sunscreen-moisturizer-spf-30
Both cleansers in the trial kit are amazing!
So light but effective. I notice a real difference in my skin.
Love this trial set because I don't love everything in it.
I thought I would really like the sea to skin cleanser and it ended up not being my favorite. The oil cleanser is much lighter than I was expecting and it turned out to be a favorite. I also enjoy the face oil more than i thought i would.
I didn't need the serums in here, but the whole set was worth it just to avoid buying a full size of something I didn't love.
I loved hearing that you ended up surprised by what you loved and didn't love from the Trial Kit! Nothing beats trying things in real life. Thanks so much for giving Activist a go! :)
Still my favorite moisturizer, even as my skin has been changing due to perimenopause!
I absolutely love these products on my skin, and that it's a very simple and straightforward routine. Also like that it decreases plastic waste with the refills. My only criticism is that I did not receive the $25 gift card as advertised.
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Perfect sunscreen for me! I really hate sunscreen so I was surprised at how much I liked this. I have dry aging skin & live in a mountain town & this moisturizing cream sunscreen works great on my skin. don't wear makeup & I thought at first that I wasn't going to like the coverage/color but after a few minutes to settle into my skin it was perfect.
I run fair neutral and this is a good shade match. I love the feeling of this on my skin!
I was so impressed by this sunscreen and how good it looks and feels on my skin!
Swapped my dropper to this just for ease of use. I love that they provide the option!
I love this product for summer! Normally I use the high moisture wash but switched to this and just love the scent and how soft my skin is after using it!
I have used their cleansing oil for about two years with no intention of switching. I have been cursed with acne prone skin that does not like most products, since switching to this cleanser I have had one or two breakouts over the course of 2+ years. This coming from the girl who was on doxycycline for years to treat acne and had prescription strength retinol before I turned 15. Buy the oil and refill for years to come.
Both my partner and I have been using the Activist face wash and I love the gentle formula and how it doesn’t strip your skin like normal face washes do. My partner also feels like his skin is more hydrated since using it.
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I try sunscreen, let alone, a sustainable version of tinted sunscreen! I was so surprised at how easily the sample glided on my skin and the coverage was so nice! It compares to any other tinted sunscreen as far as coverage goes. It interacted really beautifully with my skincare. I am looking forward to adding the full size to my routine.
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I try sunscreen, let alone, a sustainable version of tinted sunscreen! I was so surprised at how easily the sample glided on my skin and the coverage was so nice! It compares to any other tinted sunscreen as far as coverage goes. It interacted really beautifully with my skincare. I am looking forward to adding the full size to my routine.
The product is thick and oily which is not a good match for my skin. It also smells strange I’m not sure if it is a chemical smell or like clay or something. I was hoping to like it because the ingredients are cleaner but I don’t like a greasy look
Thanks for your review! It sounds like the SPF stick's matte finish may be a better match for your skin. Since all of the ingredients are plant-derived, the smell can be interpreted as somewhat earthy. This product is free of synthetic chemicals.
I was seeking something new as my skin started to plateau on my current routine. After some research, I found Activist and could not be more impressed - this skin care checks all of my boxes: cleanses without over drying, treats blemishes/acne, moisturizes without clogging pores, and even gives me a little glow. It's been difficult to find skin care that will help treat adult blemishes, as well as help with normal aging without sacrificing one for the other - both are important as I approach 40. I appreciated the option to order a trial/travel size to try before committing to a larger quantity of product. My skin feels healthier, looks clearer, and I love that the packaging is recyclable & reusable. It's also affordable. Highly recommend!