(That's French for slap it on yer face)
Here's a quick review of a Christmas purchase.
Le Petite Marseillais is a French brand presumably named after the second largest City in France, which specialises in natural face, hair and bodycare. In the UK you can buy their products fairly easily online.
This face and body cream is a reliable and simple product which I'm yet to find significant fault with. The beautiful marriage of olive and almond oil is a dream for dry/dehydrated skin tones. I've been using it at night when my face is thirsty and in need of something a little heavier to slather on (when alone and under no pressure to look attractive) and it seems to be doing it's job fairly well.
The tube says (in French mind you:)
'Pleasantly scented with olive oil and sweet almond oil, moisturizing balm for the whole family to use as well on the body and face.'
'With its lightweight formula moisturizing balm Petit Marseille suitable for all skin types, including the most vulnerable such as children'
Excuse the grimeyness
Pros
- Thick and creamy consistency
- A large pot for the price
- Acts as a good handcream too
- Suitable for even very sensitive skin, it never irritates, even when rubbed over the eyes which I know you're not supposed to do - but whatever
- Really leaves your skin feeling moisturized
- I guess a plus that it's suitable for use on children if you have any around
Cons
- Not so good for greasy skin, unless a tiny amount was used, just where it was needed
- Pretty much no scent
- Wouldn't use all over the body
- Too heavy to be used as a day cream
- The packaging is perhaps a little unhygenic, you sort of just scrape your (germy?) fingers around to scoop some out.
Overall the French know their skincare, I fantasise about their pharmacies - Nuxe, Caudalie, Bioderma! Naturally all out of my price range. This particular product is good, not blowyourbrainsout good but handy and it won't break you out. I've tried some handwashes from Petite Marseillais too which although smell nice are a little drying.
Overall a cosy 7/10
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