ARK Skincare Age Defend Replenishing Moisturiser, for use in your 30s & 40s, Suitable for Sensitive Skin, with Shea Butter, Kiwi & Peptides, 55ml

Incredible moisturiser that I can feel is starting to make a big difference. Not cheap but absolutely worth the money- I’ve found that a little goes a long way as well. Also love supporting a small British business.

The media could not be loaded. ARK Skincare is a UK brand which blends natural ingredients and clinical excellence and offers products to suit different life stages, which will speak to those who feel like they are perhaps less noticeably represented by other skincare brands, although I don't tend to think we should be defined by our numerical age, as there are 60 year olds with comparatively better skin than some 40 year olds so I would just assess whether the ingredients and potential benefits meet your needs. This moisturiser contains Coenzyme Q10, which I have had really good results with when using other products, as well as fruit lipids, Shea butter, peptides and blue lotus, ingredients which can help plump, nourish and smooth skin while improving elasticity and suppleness.I like the clean, sleek branding and the chunky little bottle fits really nicely in the hand and is easy to use, even if you have dexterity issues. I see there can be issues dispensing the product initially but I only had to pump it a few times to get the product flowing.The moisturiser has a clean white colour and a smooth, silky texture. It glides onto my skin really nicely and my skin immediately looks deeply moisturised and nourished, and feels really supple. It has a pleasant botanical scent which lingers nicely.Immediate impressions of this product are good but I can't say yet what the longer term benefits may be or if it does defend against ageing. Maybe we should start embracing ageing as a privilege not everyone gets to enjoy and see it as a positive and not something to be scared of, but if products can help us feel better about how we age, then that's good also.

Love this cream really nice to use

It’s hard to find a vegan and cruelty free moisturiser, that is also good for sensitive skin. Saw this recommended in the Independent and have been really impressed! Will buy again

First time purchase of this brand , I was looking forwards to it. Applicator doesn’t work , bottle is like empty but I cannot return. Very dissatisfied since it’s not a cheap product. I won’t try this brand again.

This is a nice, simple and lightweight moisturiser and would be good for oily or combination skin types. I like the pump dispenser as it’s quite hygienic, even if it did take an eternity of presses to start dispensing the product. It has a slight medicinal smell which I wasn’t too fond of. Whilst the texture is nice, I think for the age range it is targeting it should be more hydrating and emollient. It’s quite a basic moisturiser and doesn’t quite warrant the premium price.

This review is for the ARK Skincare Age Defend Replenishing Moisturiser, for use in your 30s & 40s, Suitable for Sensitive Skin, with Shea Butter, Kiwi & Peptides, 55ml.This is a UK brand I have not discovered before. I'm looking forward to using it as I note it promises to be free of many of the ingredients that can be bothersome for some. It also promises bioactive ingredients and effective results, although I am beyond the target age range for this product.I love the simple packaging with clear benefits and an ingredient list. Of course, this product has not been tested on animals and is of vegan formulation, always a plus. Being used to pump actions in cosmetics, it took about 40 presses before I got concerned it may never flow. I took the lid off, replaced it and a couple more pumps allowed the product to finally dispense.The moisturiser has a pleasant and subtle scent and on trying it on my skin, it sank straight in. There was no oiliness left and all appeared well. It is, however, too soon to claim any benefit from using the cream but it was a pleasant experience.I still love a pump dispenser for moisturisers for hygiene and dose reasons even if it took a while to prime. This product has a shelf life of 12 months once opened so I should get some use from it yet and I look forward to possibly seeing some results. I feel like I would like to discover more from this range after this experience.

I've been using this moisturizer for the last couple weeks and I find that it's very nice to use - the listed ingredients are lovely and it soaks beautifully into my skin and leaves it feeling hydrated too. It also has a bit of a cooling sensation too which I like.It never felt too oily or left any bad feeling residue either. It's easy to use and comes in a pump action bottle so the dosage is controlled as well. I find that I'm very sensitive to products like this but so far I've not had any irritation or red patches.However, the scent can be a bit overpowering - it's quite pungent and almost medicinal-like, but it does wear off over time and feels quite transparent as it soaks in. I am very happy with it.