Collagen Aloe Moisturizing Essence

Some skin does not want another rich cream. It wants water, delivered gently, without anything that might tip it into congestion. This 30ml collagen moisturising liquid from Bloom Revival is built for exactly that brief, with a fluid, almost toner-like consistency that hydrates without adding weight.

The ingredient list is short and readable: water, glycerin and 1,2-hexanediol for moisture, carbomer and arginine to keep the texture stable and balanced, hydrolysed collagen for surface plumping, and aloe vera extract for its long-established soothing character. That combination makes it a good match for skin that runs oily but still feels tight, or for anyone recovering from an over-enthusiastic exfoliation habit.

Apply after cleansing, before serum, while the skin is still damp. Decant a small amount into your palms, press it over the face and neck, and repeat on any areas that still feel dry. It layers cleanly under sunscreen and makeup with no pilling, and it can be used morning and evening. Keep the bottle away from direct sunlight. Because the ingredient list is so short, it is also a sensible product to fall back on during an elimination routine, when you are trying to work out which of your usual products your skin has stopped tolerating. Use it alone for a fortnight before reintroducing anything else.

• Net content: 30ml
• Key ingredients: Hydrolysed collagen, aloe vera extract, glycerin
• Texture: Lightweight moisturising liquid
• Benefit: Soothing hydration
• Best for: Oily, combination and sensitised skin
• Packing list: 1 x moisturising liquid