Our Beauty Editor took the Guinot challenge and used only Guinot skincare products for 30 days. Here's what happened...
When it comes to skincare I'll confess I'm fickle. At any one time my skincare (micellar water, cleanser, moisturiser, toner etc.) is all from different brands. And although cherry picking products can be the best of all worlds, I do wonder if there's a benefit from using products created to work
in sync with each other. To test this theory I set myself the task of using only skincare by one brand for 30 days. And since
Guinot is one of my favourite skincare brands I decided on the 'Guinot challenge'.
Guinot Challenge - Products I Used
Here are the only skincare products I used for the 30 days of the challenge. I used all products in this order, morning and night.
Makeup remover:
Eau Demaquillante MicellaireI always double cleanse so start with makeup removal. This micellar water has a soft, floral fragrance and easily removes makeup with just a few wipes on cotton wool. My bottle lasted about 8 weeks and I promise I was using it liberally! I wear contact lenses and this was 100% comfortable.
My verdict: one of the best micellars I've used, 8/10Cleanser:
Lait Hydra ConfortNext was this thick and creamy cleanser - just apply to the face then rinse with water. With a soft rose scent it was a dream to use. I still have half the bottle left and I've been using it twice a day for over 8 weeks. In fact it's become my go-to cleanser and I plan to stick with it!
My verdict: absolutely LOVE, it feels like a treat each time I use it, 9/10Toner:
Lotion Hydra Confort
This toner for dry skin has a soft and fruity, floral scent. One of the main ingredients is glycerin which makes it super moisturising. Absorbs very quickly and given the high glycerin content makes a great pre-makeup primer. One bottle lasts around 12 weeks.
My verdict: one of my favourite products and my skin loved it, 8/10Pigmentation Serum:
Concentre Anti-Taches
Pigmentation is one of my bugbears so I added in this step. Only a 15ml tube but you need a tiny amount so a little goes a long way. Still lots left and the tiny nozzle means you can target problem areas.
My verdict: pigmentation is a marathon not a sprint, but areas of light pigmentation have already gone (yay!), I'll continue to use, 7/10Moisturiser:
Creme Riche Fermete Lift
Guinot has a large range of moisturisers so I chose this one for dry skin with firming action. Super-rich and creamy with a soft scent, you only need a 5p sized piece for the whole face. My tube lasted about 10 weeks.
My verdict: I really like this, it made my skin look plumped and healthy, absorbed well and was great under makeup, 8/10Eye Cream:
Age Logic YeuxThis eye cream from Guinot is a splurge, but I really wanted to give my eyes some extra support. The cream manages to be thick yet absorbs really fast. Best of all you need a
teeny tiny amount for both eyes (use any extra on your lips).
My verdict: I really liked this, it didn't irritate my eyes at all, absorbed well and helped reduce fine lines, 8/10Guinot Challenge - My Results
So did I notice anything using the same brand for 30 days? Well firstly my skincare felt more structured. I had a neat row of bottles and products that matched, instead of my usual mish-mash. And the texture and scent of each product worked so well with the next. Even though I was following a 6 step system, it seemed to work quickly - I can't say why for sure, but it just flowed. The whole process took around 5 minutes from start to finish. My skin looked great and my dry patches vanished, which is testament to the great job that Guinot does. And although I have other favourite brands, there are products I loved that will definitely stay in my routine, such as the fabulous creamy cleanser.
Guinot Challenge - Shop Guinot
If you'd like to take the Guinot challenge you can shop all Guinot at allbeauty. And if the products I used aren't quite right for you, Guinot has a large range of skincare for all skin types.
