It’s
rare that you come across a company these days whose main aim isn’t predominantly
driven by profit. We all know we’re in business to make ourselves and others a
living, however it’s so refreshing when you come across a company whose core
values are based on the search for solutions for skin problems which use natural
ingredients and that this is ultimately their main motivation. A company like this definitely catch my attention.
FoM London
(or Fresh of the Morning London) is one such company and they exhibited earlier
this year at Natural Organic Products Europe. I sadly was unable to go due to
being poorly. Zaga from FoM contacted me after the event and asked if I’d be
interested in trying out some of their range. She kindly sent me a trial size
of their Remodelling Beauty Serum, Revitalising Eye Care Balm, Antioxidant
Facial Mask and their Contouring Body Serum.
The
first thing I noticed was the stylish packaging and attention to detail. I personally
buy first with my eyes and I believe how a product looks has a big bearing on
whether someone will want to find out more or simply move on.
The
second thing I noticed was the products smelt gorgeous. I love my aromatherapy
type fragrances over sweet or synthetic ones, so I found myself really
loving the serum and body oil when I used them
FoM
have a perfectly formed range of skin and bodycare products in addition to
their men’s range section too. Ana from Ana Goes Green reviewed their Bath Oil and loved it and I have to say that I have nothing but good to say about this
range too.
It’s
always more difficult to get a true gauge of how a skincare range performs
just from trial sizes, however from what I tried I found my skin liked the
products.
Remodelling Beauty Serum
This
is a light, easily absorbed cream serum which smells gorgeous. With rosewater,
olive squalene, brown algae, acmella spilanthes, ginseng, gotu kola, olive leaf,
and lupin proteins, this serum is full of skin loving ingredients.
I
used this at night with the eye balm and found it worked well at nourishing my
skin. The serum can be used under your normal moisturiser.
Ingredients
Aqua, Rosa Damascena, Squalane,
Glycerine, Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Polysorbate 60 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(and) Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract, Prunus dulcis and Panax Ginseng
extract and Ginkgo Biloba extract and Centella Asiatica extract and Olea
Europea extract, Fucus Vesiculosis, Equisetum arvense,Tocopherol,
Panthenol,Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein,Aqua Yeast Extract, Avena Sativa,
Phenoxyethanol (and) Capryl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, *parfum (100% natural)
*citral, geraniol, citronellol, limonene (naturally occurring inessential
oils).
Revitalising Eye Care Balm
This
is described as a balm however it’s more of a light cream than a balm. I see
balms as butter and oil based, firmer in texture without water. I notice though
that there are a few companies who describe their products as a balm when it’s
more of a creamy texture.
This
eye balm is fragrance free and sinks into the skin well. I used this at night
and it left my delicate eye area beautifully hydrated and nourished.
This
eye balm claims to reduce puffiness, dark circles and fine lines around your
eyes. With botanical extracts, antioxidants and Vitamins A and B, this rich
treatment is specifically formulated to counter moisture loss, collagen
breakdown, and free radical damage. It nourishes
and hydrates the delicate eye area and also helps to reduce redness and
puffiness around the eyes.
Ingredients
(25g) Rosa Damascena water, Aqua, Prunus
Dulcis, Oryza sativa, Cetearyl Alcohol and Polysorbate 60, Olea Europea (Olive)
Fruit Oil, Glycerine, Squalane, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Camellia sinensis leaf
extract, Rosa Rubiginosa, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Euphrasia Officinalis
Extract, Eleutherococcus senticosus root extract, Centella asiatica extract,
Equisetum Arvense, Hamamelis virginiana, Avena Sativa, Immondsia chinensis,
Daucus carrota, Rosmarinus officinalis, Cetyl Alcohol, Caryocar brasiliense,
Cucumis sativis, Phenoxyethanol (and) Capryl Glycol.
Antioxidant Facial Mask
This
100% natural exfoliating and detoxifying mask provides a gentle
exfoliation to help reveal a clearer, younger and brighter complexion. It
reminds me of the type of face mask I used to use as a teenager however with
this one you mix it yourself. It can also be used as an exfoliator too.
It
is fragrance free and you use water to mix it into a paste. I think you could
also mix it with floral waters like rose to add an extra nourishing quality to
the mask.
The
mask works to target age spots and reduce the appearance of fine lines and is suitable
for normal, combination and oily or acne prone skin. It left my skin super soft
and hydrated. The mask does eventually dry, so if you prefer you can take it
off before this process happens.
With
Vitamin C, Chamomile, Lavender, Olive Leaf, Rosehip this will certainly nourish tired and lacklustre skin.
Ingredients
Bentonite, Olea Europea, Camellia
Sinensis, Rosa Canina, Spirula, Maris Limus, Zea Mays, Rosa Damascena,
Lavandula Angustifolia, Matricaria Recutita, Iris Florentina, Ascorbic Acid.
Contouring Body Serum
This
body serum smells amazing ! I used this sample size up in one application and
was gutted I had no more to try. I can’t comment on how it performs over time,
but based on the one application I had from it, it smells citrusy and is a
perfect body pick me up.
As
FoM London describe: “This 100% natural,
botanical infused non-greasy, fast-absorbing serum relieves dryness,
repairs and improves skin elasticity. This rich concentrated serum is
perfect blend of vitamins, amino acids, essential oils to reduce cellulite,
stretch marks and improve skin texture. Skin feels more subtle and toned
immediately. Over time cellulite is visibly reduced and skin becomes more toned
and firmed. Suitable for all skin types.”
With
olive squalane, nettle extract, marshmallow extract, rooibos and horse chestnut, this
is yet another product packed with skin loving ingredients.
Ingredients
Prunus Dulcis, Oryza Sativa, Helianthus
Annus, Organic Stellaria media, Helianthus annuus, Squalane, Prunus dulcis and
Urtica Dioica leaf extract and Althaea officinalis root extract and Aspalathus
linearis leaf extract, Organic Aesculus hippocastanum, Helianthus annuus, Rosa
Rubiginosa, Mauritia flexuosa, *Pure blend of essential oils, Tocopherol,
*linalool, limonene, citral, geraniol, cinnamyl alcohol, eugenol, cinamal,
coumarin, benzyl benzoate (naturally occurring in essential oils).
FoM
London’s packaging is all recyclable and their products are made in small
batches in the UK.
You
can find out more about FoM London’s great skin and bodycare range on their website.
Have
any of you tried FoM London? Do leave me a comment if you have. I’d love to
know what you think.
Until
next time xx
Disclaimer: I was kindly sent a trial
size of FoM London’s Beauty Serum, Eye Care Balm, Antioxidant Mask and Contouring Body Serum to try
out. All thoughts, feelings and opinions are my own, no one else’s.