The collection is made up of five products: a cleanser, a face cream, a face oil, a hand-and-body cream and a body oil—oil-heavy, as expected. Upon opening up my box, the first thing I was struck by was the outer packaging. Considering both brands sit in the luxury sector and champion a high-end aesthetic, I must admit I was a little let down by the boxes. As far as I’m concerned, outer packaging is a waste of time and bad for the environment, but brands and retailers put the need for it down to protecting the product from damage. Only, the boxes these products come housed in are flimsy. In fact, mine had already come undone on their way over in the post. Besides the lack of sturdiness of the boxes, though, I must admit that the packaging design of the products themselves is chic as hell—again, as expected. In a minimalistic black-and-white design, these products look expensive and will make an aesthetically pleasing addition to any bathroom shelf.
Speaking of expense, let’s address the price. Good grief, these are expensive products. It’s no secret that Jo Malone London is a luxury brand, with the iconic fragrances going for over £100, but the price of these skincare products did take me back a little. With a cleanser coming in at £50, this is akin to Augustinus Bader prices, a skincare brand that contains a plethora of highly technical and clinical ingredients—something that these Jo Malone London x Rodin Olio Lusso products do not contain anywhere near the same level of. Having said that, I totally understand the appeal of treating yourself to a super-luxurious skincare product that makes you feel special when you’re using it. I’m not saying anyone needs these products, but if you want them, they’re certainly a treat.
So, with all of this in mind, here’s my honest and full review of each product within the Jo Malone London x Rodin Olio Lussio limited-edition skincare collection.
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