EVE LOM Skincare Review

British brand EVE LOM has been around well over 25 years, and has graced many magazine pages that sing its praises. Even Vogue - have you heard of it? - claimed that it had “probably the best cleanser in the world”.

With that being said, does this brand truly deserve all of its accolades? I put the products to the test, and I’m here to deliver the unabashed truth!

EVE LOM Skincare - A small portion of my collection, other products have been lovingly used up!

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Photo courtesy of EVE LOM official online store.

EVE LOM’s original Cleanser is a highly effective balm cleanser, as well as gentle exfoliator.

This deep-cleansing product easily whisks away stubborn makeup and environmental toxins when properly rubbed into the skin. There aren’t many other cleansers out there that leave me feeling quite as “clean”; in fact, I tend to reach for this product when I have to remove stage makeup!

As someone with sensitive skin, I usually stay away from cleansers that claim to be exfoliating. However, I have never had any issues with this product. When used correctly, the non-plastic exfoliating bits melt nicely into the skin and leave skin feeling soft and fresh, not greasy or tight.

Although I cannot say I adore the smell, it isn’t too overpowering and doesn’t detract from the enjoyment of using this product.

This cleanser is an award-winner, and I personally can see why it has received such accolades!

Star Ingredients: Hops Oil (toner), Eucalyptus Oil (antioxidant), Clove Oil (antiseptic), Egyptian Chamomile Oil (calming), Cocoa Butter (moisturizer)

Recommended? Yes

Evelom Gel Balm Cleanser

The Gel Balm Cleanser is EVE LOM’s alternative option for an everyday cleanser.

While this product does work effectively at removing dirt and makeup from the skin, I find I need to rub it in for longer to achieve similar results to the original Cleanser.

The benefit of this product is that it is more suited to sensitive skin since it doesn’t have the mechanical exfoliating particles.

I do enjoy how it feels, and I do feel that I am left with soft skin (not dry) after use. However, my biggest drawback is that I find the scent difficult to tolerate. Frankly, it just smells… bad.

If scent is something that doesn’t affect you, and you require an extremely sensitive cleanser, I would say this one is ok to try. Having said that, if I were to recommend one EVE LOM cleanser to try, it would be the first one I mentioned on this list!

Star Ingredients: Grapeseed Oil & Shea Butter (moisturizers), Botanical Spent Grain Wax, Argan, & Olive Oil (soothing and nourishing), EVE LOM Enzyme Blend (makeup “dissolver”), Plant-derived Lecithin (Fatty acids)

Recommended? No

Eve lom Brightening Cream

This was a product I purchased along with the brightening serum and brightening eye cream. In tandem, I found the products worked well to help brighten my stressed-out skin.

This is a deeply hydrating cream that has a very luxurious texture. It smells quite pleasant, and it rubs well into the skin.

With regular usage, I found it did lighten some of the acne-scars I had. The bottle did last me a few months, and I enjoyed using it.

If you have skin that does need some TLC, this is a nice product to try out!

Star Ingredients: Sodium Hyaluronate (hydrator), Dermapep™ (blacks dark-spot melanin production), Chinese Root Extracts (antioxidants), Rose Otto Oil (nourishing & calming), Abyssinian Oil (fatty acids)

Recommended? Yes

Eve Lom INtense Hydration Serum

This is it. This is my favourite EVE LOM product.

As someone who has lived in many cold climates, there are times my skin becomes unbearably dry. This serum is so hydrating, and definitely gives parched skin a much needed “drink”.

The texture of this serum is very luxurious, and quite thick. I really enjoy applying it. It is unscented, so it doesn’t interfere with whatever face cream you add over it.

I really enjoy that this product has so few ingredients - it only has what it needs to be incredibly effective!

If you are someone with dry skin, or require some extra moisture during colder winter months, consider adding this Intense Hydration Serum to your skincare rotation.

Star Ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid (powerful moisturizer), Pro-Vitamin B5 (moisturizer)

Recommended? Yes!

Photo courtesy of EVE LOM Official Twitter page.

Eve Lom Advanced Brightening Serum

I bought this serum along with the Brightening Face Cream and Eye Cream.

This serum worked well combined with the Brightening face cream to reduce the appearance of my acne scars over time.

It’s a lightweight formula, and is very comfortable on the skin. It absorbs quickly, so it’s optimal for layering under a good face cream, makeup, and SPF (in the daytime).

While I did find this serum effective, I do think it is quite expensive for what it is. I would suggest using this serum temporarily in tandem with the brightening cream to help reduce the appearance of dark spots or acne scars. However, I do not think it is needed long-term.

Having said that, if you have cash to splash, this is a serum that does work for stressed-out skin.

Star Ingredients: Sodium Hyaluronate (hydrator), Dermapep™ (blacks dark-spot melanin production), Niacinamide (brightener), Rose Otto Oil (nourishing & calming), Micro Algae Extract (promotes cell turnover)

Recommended? Yes… if you don’t mind the splurge

Eve Lom Radiance Antioxiant Eye Cream

This is a deeply hydrating eye cream that adresses puffiness and dark circles.

When I first bought this product, I used to use it twice daily. However, the second tube I bought I only used in the nighttime. While this product does eventually melt nicely into the skin, I find it can be a bit heavy underneath SPF and eye makeup during the day.

I really enjoy its effects, and I find it does make the eye area appear more “awake” after prolonged usage. The scent is quite pleasant, and it’s easy to apply.

I believe this product is suitable for both younger and more mature skin. It’s perhaps my second favourite EVE LOM product, and it is one that I have repurchased!

Star Ingredients: Amino Acid Derivatives (protects the skin from environmental stressors), Blue Plant & Ginseng Extracts (reduces puffiness), Multi-Peptide Complex (reduces dark circles & firms)

Recommended? Yes

Eve Lom Rescue Mask

This is a fairly well-regarded EVE LOM mask for congested, acne-prone skin in need of some clearing.

As someone with acne-prone skin, I did see a reduction in hormonal breakouts when I was using this mask. It does not have a cloying scent (yay!), and it it is very easy to apply / wash off.

Nevertheless, while I do think this is an effective mask, I feel as though I have used other clay-based masks that worked just as effectively at more reasonable price-points.

If you are someone who enjoys other EVE LOM products and don’t mind splurging if it means you can remain loyal to one brand, this is a good product. However, I feel there are other clay masks out there that deliver similar results.

Star Ingredients: Camphor (decongestant), Kaolin Clay (reduces puffiness, absorbs oil), Ground Almond (gentle exfoliation), Honey (antibacterial and sooting)

Recommended? Maybe