It was 1995 when the range of beauty products, Liz Earle, was born. Co-founders Liz Earle and Kim Buckland extended their long friendship into a business partnership.

They had previously been connected in their early career stages within the beauty industry and branched off in their own directions. Liz became a specialist in the research of botanical ingredients, natural health and well being. Kim specialised in the management of the manufacturing, packaging, retailing and marketing of cosmetics.

Kim and Liz combined their experience and developed a product range that really worked, was pampering yet affordable, simple to use and for everyone– no matter what their age or skin type.

They have a wonderful website as well as a very informative newsletter. You can purchase everything on line.
After many years of trial and error with skin care, both expensive and mid-range prices, I believe Liz Earle to be one of the best ranges I have used.

They say at forty, you get the face you deserve. I was that late 30-something and the sheer fear of getting the face ‘I deserved’ was causing me distress. The signs were there: the baggy eyes, the puffiness and general dull complexion. The first tell-tale signs of an ‘over-indulgent’ lifestyle show on the face especially for women. Hence, as I approached the big 40, my overall appearance was lacking in lustre.

I discovered Liz Earle as I browsed through the lovely shop Wilde & Green on the Milltown Road. Liz Earle proudly takes up the entire section as you walk in on the left hand side. Thankfully, I am never one to miss a ‘new’ product. I was testing all the testers with a sense of childlike urgency.

The moment I applied the creams to my skin, aromas of eucalyptus were evident. I noticed the widespread use of organic aloe vera, cucumber, natural vitamin E and cocoa butter blended with the subtle scents of botanical essentials oils.

They have the full range both for men and women. Earle’s products for quality, the price and size are astounding. The no-risk takers can purchase everything in ‘try me sample ranges’ first, which come in a little beauty bag, great for travelling.

The ‘Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser’, €14 for 150ml, has proved to be the best I have used. It has started to win many awards and comes highly recommended. The muslin cloths are €2 and work well for daily exfoliating.

‘Instant Boost Skin Tonic’ smells almost like a soft talc. It revitalises and refreshes the skin at €15 for 200ml. It also comes in as a ‘Spritzer’ and is great for your fridge. A little spray anytime of the day can bring me alive within seconds.

I also treated myself to a bottle of Liz Earle ‘Superskin Concentrate’, which is a soothing blend of pure plant oils to help repair, nourish and calm the skin. This is a super-intense aromatic blend of 100% pure plant oils. It costs €40 and is worth every penny.

The ‘Skin Repair Moisturiser’ is a good, no nonsense, functional moisturiser, rich in borage, avocado, echinacea and antioxidant natural source of Vitamin E and costs €19.

There are similar products for men in brown packaging. Check out www.lizearle.com.

They have a wonderfully informative website or the full range is in Wilde & Green. You will not be disappointed.

Main picture: Liz Earle and below some of her skincare cosmetics.