Steamcream 3-in-1 Moisturiser [Night Before Christmas Design]

Steamcream 3-in-1 MoisturiserContinuing my long tradition of irrelevance, I thought I’d show you my brand new Steamcream 3-in-1 Moisturiser in Night Before Christmas ($21.65AUD). Well, it’s 331 nights before Christmas. If you’re cringing right now, I strongly recommend you avoid my loungeroom, where you may happen upon a half-dead Christmas tree.

My love for these multi-purpose moisturisers is deep, strong, and well-documented (see here and here). Made in the UK, Steamcream 3-in-1 Moisturiser is created with natural ingredients (although it does contain tiny amounts of parabens as a preservative) using an unusual steam infusion method. The end result is a delightfully wobbly, lavender and rose-scented, super-moisturising cream. And it’s vegan!

I kind of think that the best thing about Steamcream 3-in-1 Moisturiser is the tin. Although the contents are always the same, each metal tin features a limited-edition design. As well as working with established designers, Steamcream runs a design competition every year (see the 2012 winner, ‘Lighht From Space’, here). Once you’ve finished the tin, you can wash it and use it to store bits and bobs.

I was able to snaffle up one of the marked-down Christmas design tins on ASOS left over from the holidays. A total cheapskate at heart, I am content with it being Christmas on my face all year round. That design is now gone, but there are lots available on ASOS at the moment – I thought this one might be fitting for The Cat’s Pyjamas?

* Steamcream does not participate in animal testing. It is a vegan brand. This post contains affiliate links.

Steamcream 3-in-1 Moisturiser [Con Amore Design]

A lightweight, moisturizing cream, formulated from unrefined steam and natural floral extracts. It is suitable for all skin types and can be used on the face, body and hands, in a decorative, illustrated heart tin.

Be still my beating heart.

This year, Steamcream ($24.95 AUD/75g) was my Valentine’s Day present to myself. My deep and profound feelings for Steamcream are well-documented, and as my last tin had just run out, the Con Amore design was too sweet to resist. Although Kit Cosmetics are the only physical stockists of Steamcream in Australia, I picked this online from ASOS for just $17 AUD (and it arrived today – how perfect.)

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Note: Steamcream do not conduct animal testing.

Steamcream 3-in-1 Moisturiser [Stripe Stripe Design]

Using a revolutionary steam-infused manufacturing process, Steamcream provides long-lasting, intense hydration for the face, body and hands. Packed to the brim with high-quality, vegan ingredients including orange flower water, oatmeal infusion and glycerin to hydrate your skin deep down, and organic jojoba oils and cocoa butter to seal the deal and keep all the goodness locked in! Topped off with a soothing fragrance based on essential oils to tone and heal.

Things that are powered by steam: steam trains, steam boats, and Steamcream ($24.95 AUD/75g), a pet project of Lush CEO Andrew Gerrie. I’ve never inquired into how steam engines work  (although there seems to be a helpful How Stuff Works article on the subject) and similarly I have no real idea how Steamcream is manufactured, apart from that hot steam is used to bind together the ingredients in a way that leaves the finished product lush and creamy but quite loosely bound, so that the cream breaks down on contact with the skin and is easily absorbed. I think. In any case, Steamcream‘s texture is just right for my a-little-bit-of-everything skin (I only use it on my face).

I smell lavender and orange flower in the tin, but my boyfriend smells roses and green tea on my face. Pretty. Minimal preservatives mean Steamcream has a shelf-life of fourteen months, and the aluminium tins are of course less than hygienic, but they appeal to my magpie side: each design is limited edition and once its sold out, it’s gone forever. I’ve just finished my first tin and I am Internet-stalking this Christmas design. Oh, and it’s vegan.

Note: This product was provided for consideration in accordance with the Disclosure Policy. Steamcream do not conduct animal testing.

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