Brand Review: Natura Siberica

I've known about Natura Siberica (link) for many years and I've heard people say only the best things about it, but until now I haven't tried anything myself. It's a Russian brand that offers very affordable certified organic skin, body and hair care products. Natura Siberica uses a lot of herbs and plants and transfers their best benefits to its products.

I don't usually pay too much attention when it comes to shower gels, but Oblepikha Shower Gel* (link) right away became my favorite Natura Siberica product out of the three that I've tried. This shower gel smells amazing! It has seabuckthorn oil, and that's exactly what the scent it - a little sweet, a little sour, a little fresh. The bottle is slim making it easy to store in the shower and a pump makes dispensing the product quick and convenient. A little goes a long way when used with a sponge, but if you decide to skip the sponge, you'll need a little more of the product. This shower gel feels nice and hydrating on the skin, it applies smoothly, doesn't leave oiliness or any residue, doesn't dry out the skin, and the skin feels moist and comfortable after the shower. It's like an extra step, like a body serum before applying the moisturizer.

Another product that I've tried and was pleasantly surprised with is Cleansing Foaming Mousse* (link). From my skincare experience I know that in most cases foam and gel cleansers dry out skin, and should be avoided by those who have dry skin. I've only encountered one foamy cleanser that I was using daily and didn't experience drying of the skin. Natura Siberica's cleansing foaming mousse is the second product of that kind. As you can see from the photo this cleanser comes out as a foam, but it's a thinner texture and doesn't hold the form well once touched. 1-2 pumps is enough to wash the whole face, and the skin is left clean. I couldn't detect any scent, so it's a very neutral product. The face doesn't feel dry or uncomfortable in the end, but while washing the face this cleanser makes skin feel almost squeaky clean. I've used it a few days in a row and it didn't dry out my skin. Though I always have a couple of face washes and keep switching every few days.

 

Lastly I've tried Rich Siberian White Body Butter* (link). It comes in a tube, so while the texture is rich and holds its form, it's also soft/thin enough to be squeezed out of the container. When it comes to body butters this is exactly what I prefer. The other benefit of not too thick body moisturizer is that it can be used all year round and it's not too heavy for warm weather. It applies easily, sinks in quickly and leaves the skin feeling hydrated for a long long time. This body butter is almost scentless which makes if perfect for anyone who's sensitive to smells.



* marks PR samples received complimentary