I tried Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty self-care collection – here’s what I thought

What I first noticed about this product is its calming aroma – with a mix of rhubarb, violet, pomelo and lemon zest, the hand cream has a cosy, tranquil scent that has a zing that isn’t too overpowering. It’s also packed with vitamins and antioxidants, such as niacinamide and ashwagandha extract (a natural de-stressor) to hydrate the skin.

The consistency is smooth, creamy, non-greasy, and very easy to apply, and it left my hands feeling gently moisturised and nourished (even after washing, which is rare with hand creams).

As for the packaging, the unique shape and design certainly stuck out to me, and it’s of course very aesthetically pleasing. What’s more, it’s super practical, opening with just one twist.

Overall, it’s effective at delivering moments of comfort for dry and tired hands.

Whether you are feeling stressed at work, stuck in traffic, or simply decompressing at home, this aromatherapy pen provides on-the-go comfort whenever you need it. With a blend of aromatherapy oils, including lavender and peppermint, it smells beautifully fresh, floral and calming.

It’s super easy to use – simply press down the bottom to dispense a small amount of product then use the rounded silicone end to gently massage it into your pressure points. However, the application is a little tricky to control, and it’s easy to dispense too much product. Plus, with its water-gel consistency, it sometimes gets a bit messy, but having said that, it rubs in well after a short massage.

The pen is a great pick for those who want a bit of relief when feeling down, and I found it does help alleviate stress.

This soft mist has an uplifting scent of comforting rhubarb and jasmine, with a hint of lemon zest. I found it super revitalising as I spritzed it onto my skin and hair, and I loved that it’s lightweight and doesn’t melt away make-up, instead leaving skin (and hair) feeling soft and hydrated.

It contains biotin, which Rare Beauty says gives hair “instant shine and moisture, while strengthening, restoring elasticity, and protecting it from breakage”. As I have fairly thick, wavy hair, I find it tricky to get a decent level of shine to it, but this product certainly helped. I wouldn’t say the results were as powerful as the other products in the collection, but I can see the subtle beauty in this fragrance mist.

For a lightweight, fresh, moisturising body lotion, this is one of the best I have tried. I don’t like lotions that are greasy and stick to your clothes, nor do I like ones with an overpowering scent, so, this product ticks all the boxes. It rubs in easily and makes skin feel soft and hydrated. The comforting aroma (similar to the rest of the find comfort products) is fantastic, too.

The lotion is infused with vitamins and antioxidants such as niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3 that helps support the skin’s moisture barrier. After applying it in the morning, my skin felt hydrated for the rest of the day.

My one gripe is that the design of the bottle could be improved – you have to flip it and squeeze the lotion out of a small hole. It was tricky to do so and only a small amount came out at a time. You can, however, use the find comfort body lotion pump (£4, Rarebeauty.com), to make the process a bit easier.