Estonian Cosmetics Draw from Nature: Protective Products for Winter Skin
Text Susanna Poikela Photos HOIA, Signe Seebid, TILK, LaKreem, Berrichi
HOIA NORDIC GLOW FACE CREAM 50 ML
Developed for Nordic skin, the vitamin-rich and nourishing Nordic Glow face cream provides the skin with intensive hydration and refreshes dry or tired skin. The cream accelerates cell renewal. It is sold by, among others, the I.L.U. store chain, Tradehouse, Macta Beauty, and Kaubamaja in Tallinn.
Manufacturer’s price: €29.90
SIGNE SEEBID CHAGA REJUVENATING FACE CREAM 60 ML
Northern peoples have used chaga, or Inonotus obliquus, for centuries. Chaga contains abundant antioxidants and melanin, which slow down the skin’s aging processes. The cream hydrates, softens, and repairs damaged skin. It is sold by, among others, Apollo bookstores and Tradehouse.
Manufacturer’s price: €14.45
LAKREEM BLACKCURRANT VITAMIN SERUM 30ML
Perfectly suited for winter, the LaKreem vitamin serum contains no water at all. The berry wax made from blackcurrants forms a protective layer on the skin. Its effectiveness comes from a bakuchiol–astaxanthin combination, which hydrates, strengthens, and shields the skin from the cold. The product has won the international “Free From Skincare Awards – Silver 2025”. It is sold at the Rosita salon in Tallinn.
Manufacturer’s price: €40
TILK NOURISHING ANTI-AGE FACE CREAM WITH VITAMIN C 50ML
This nourishing face cream, containing black garlic, vitamin C, sea buckthorn oil, coconut oil, shea butter, and almond oil, provides intensive hydration and protects the skin from environmental stressors. The cream is rich in antioxidants.
Manufacturer’s price: €45.90
BERRICHI DAY CREAM AGE DEFENCE 30 ML
The light and fast-absorbing Age Defence Day Cream deeply hydrates and nourishes the skin while promoting collagen production. Regular use makes the skin brighter, more even, and more vital, while improving texture. Its special active ingredients are astaxanthin and furcellaran. The first is a powerful antioxidant, and the second soothes the skin. It is sold by Kaubamaja, ILU, Tradehouse, Macta Beauty, and Douglas.
Manufacturer’s price: €34.60
This product was also tested. The texture felt velvety soft on the skin. The cream was neither thick nor watery or thin. For winter skin, an ordinary water-based emulsion is not enough; the cream should be slightly thicker. Creams containing plant oils and waxes don’t evaporate as quickly from the skin and also provide protection against frost and wind. The Day Cream Age Defence moisturised the skin well, though I slightly missed a more oily texture. It also works well as a makeup base. The packaging and product were beautiful. The bottle itself was refillable.
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