I was given some beauty products by Hussana to sample and I have been testing these products for a few months, which is the perfect length of time to test out facial/body products.
Hussana is based in the UK and is a part of Dukkaan Ltd. The muslimsbabyshop.com (what a great and cute idea!) and the nasheedshop.com are just two of the others sites which are a part of Dukkaan Ltd. Hussana's aim is to "Introduce a Halal alternative to the current high street products. Many of which contain alcohol and other Haram ingredients from different animal parts." So for the more concerned Muslim customer or those that want alcohol free beauty products, these products may be worth a try.
Anyway let me get straight to the product review!!
Hussana Halal Beauty Products
At first glance the products look appealing and i love the simple logo. Also not forgetting the 'Beautifully Faithful' slogan which adds a nice touch. These products are designed for normal skin. Although I have combination skin they worked fairly well for me.
Breakdown of each product...
Face Scrub
Missing from the photo above is the face scrub. My mum has taken it upon herself to 'borrow' it from me and test it herself! She claims to LOVE the scrub and says it is soft and gentle for her sensitive skin. I have used it a number of times and also found it to be gentle on my skin, which can often go red whilst using face scrubs.
I think this has apricot in in so compared to the Ives Apricot Face Scrub the formula was less gritty and provided moisture to my skin. It contains aloe vera and vitamin c. Aloe vera has a calming effect on the skin and vitamin c is good for overall brightness of the skin.
Cleanser
I really liked the cleanser...at first....but after testing it for a few weeks-month my skin became itchy and sore, so unfortunately I had to stop using it. The first few weeks I felt like the cleanser was making my face clearer and brighter and in combination with the moisturiser they were a match made in heaven! Once I stopped using the moisturiser (more about that later) the dryness and itchiness appeared. For normal skins the cleanser would be fine but for my skin type-(combination/oily) and as I was testing them during the Winter month, the dryness became too much for me.
Needless to say you shouldn't use this cleanser if you have dry skin.
Packaging wise I would prefer the cleanser to come in a pump bottle. I found it to be quite runny so a lot of product came out at once and was wasted. On the plus side it is great for popping in your travel bag!
Moisturiser
The moisturiser contains shea butter and soothing aloe vera. It doesn't contain perfume so can be used by males and females. I really liked this cream as during Winter there was not a dry patch on my skin (that has NEVER happened to me in Winter!) But as the days have got warmer I have found myself switching to a lighter moisturiser (Olay or Nivea) as my skin turns to an oil slick during Summer :S For dry or mature skin I would definitely recommend this even during Summer.
The packaging is a dream as it is small enough to fit into my handbag, for quick and easy moisturising on the go!
Hand Cream
The cream has a discreet smell, not too overpowering. It is non-greasy or sticky and provided the right amount of moisture for my hands. For Winter I will need a thicker formula, but for Summer this is spot on.
Shampoo
I was pleasantly surprised by Hussana's shampoo. The smell is light and fresh and reminds me of my childhood. It made my hair silky and soft and lasts ages.
Conditioner
In combination with the shampoo, this conditioner is great for my hair. With softening olive oil and vitamin E, it does exactly what it says-conditions and provides tangle free hair. You only need to use a small amount, so the bottle will last you a good few months or longer.
Body Wash
The body wash (missing from the photo)contains chamomile extract and rich moisturizers to keep skin soft. I found it to be gentle on my skin but I still had to use a body cream after (as I do for any body wash/gels). Again the smell was not overpowering, but fresh.
Conclusion...
I've got to hand it to Hussana, they are catering to Muslims who would like alcohol/animal free beauty products.The packaging is bright, clean and fresh and also looks great in the bathroom.
Would I purchase their products?? Yes I would, but only a few-the face scrub (better make it one for myself and one for my mum ;) Also the moisturiser BUT only in Winter, as it is too thick for my skin type in the heat. I would also try the conditioner again and maybe even the handcream.
Their prices are affordable-from £2.99 for the face scrub to £4.99 for the moisturiser, so it just goes to show beauty doesn't have to come at a price :)
For a free sample visit Hussana's site by clicking
here
If you would like me to review a product, please contact me at: cityhijabi@gmail.com
