My Thoughts on Norse Organics After Months of Use

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Kill Acne & Redness and Anti-Age & Glow: What Worked in Our House

I’ve tested a lot of skincare over the years.

That’s not me trying to sound important — it’s just the reality of what I do for a living. Skincare lands on my desk, I try it properly, I live with it, I write about it. And over time you develop a very specific instinct: you stop being impressed by claims and you start paying attention to the smaller signals.

How your skin feels on day three.
Whether a routine is easy enough to repeat on a busy week.
Whether a product calms the face… or quietly irritates it.
Whether you keep reaching for it when nobody is watching.

That’s why Norse Organics stayed on my radar longer than most.

Not because it promised miracles. Not because it shouted louder than everyone else.

But because it came in with something I always respect in men’s skincare: a focus on natural, skin-supportive routines rather than more aggressive formulas.

And because this wasn’t just a “me” test.

In my house, Norse Organics became a two-lane experiment.

I used the full Anti-Age & Glow Ritual consistently — because that’s where my own priorities sit now: keeping my skin comfortable, looking fresh, and maintaining a good baseline as a man over 40 (I am 51)

And my son — he’s 15 — used the full Kill Acne & Redness Ritual, because he gets occasional flare-ups and we wanted something that felt calming rather than harsh.

That combination is what makes my opinion on Norse Organics feel real to me. It wasn’t a quick review. It was months of seeing how the routines behave in normal life.

If you want the full breakdowns, both detailed reviews are here:

But this post is the bigger picture: what I genuinely think of Norse Organics after living with it.

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About natural skincare

In the last 13 years since I started blogging, I’ve seen a wave of new brands arrive with the same promise: cleaner, gentler, more natural skincare. And honestly, part of me loves that. It feels like we’re finally moving away from the old idea that skincare has to be harsh to be effective.

But “natural” on the front of a box doesn’t always mean “well-formulated” inside it. Some products are genuinely thoughtful and skin-friendly. Others are simply wearing the word as a marketing outfit.

That’s why I’ve learned to do one simple thing, every time: read the label properly.

And when a brand manages to combine that natural positioning with a routine that feels practical for real people ( including men and teenagers) that’s when I pay attention.

Because most of the acne world is still built around the same old energy: attack, strip, dry out, repeat.

And yes, for some people that works brilliantly.

But for a lot of people, it creates a cycle: dry skin, irritated skin, reactive skin, then breakouts again. Especially with younger skin, where “going too hard” can backfire quickly.

That’s why I liked the tone of Norse Organics from the start. It felt like it was designed to calm first, not punish first.

Norse Organics Kill Acne Ritual

My pharmacy years: why I don’t believe in “one routine works for everyone”

Before I became a full-time blogger, I worked as a healthcare assistant in a pharmacy.

And I remember something:

Two people can buy the same anti-acne product, use it the same way, and have completely different results.

One person comes back a month later genuinely grateful.
The other comes back irritated, frustrated, convinced it’s all nonsense.

And both are telling the truth.

Skin is personal. Hormones are personal. Lifestyle is personal. Stress is personal. Diet can be personal. Genetics are personal.

So when someone tells me, “Norse Organics didn’t work for me,” I don’t dismiss it.

I understand why that happens.

At the same time, I also know something else from the pharmacy world:

Some products work quietly for the right skin at the right time — and when they do, people almost look relieved. Like they’ve finally found something their face can tolerate.

That’s the category Norse Organics sits in for me.

Not universal. Not magic. But genuinely helpful for the right people.

Our routine

My routine: Anti-Age & Glow Ritual (months, not days)

My skin is fairly normal and stable. I’m not fighting acne. I’m in that “maintenance” phase: I want comfort, hydration, and a fresher look. And as I get older, I care more about how my skin feels day to day than chasing dramatic “anti-aging” promises.

What I noticed with the Anti-Age & Glow Ritual, over time, was that it’s the kind of routine that makes your skin feel… steady.

Not shiny. Not artificially “glass skin.” Not overly perfumed.

Just healthier-looking. Better supported.

It’s the sort of skincare that doesn’t scream results after one use, but after a few weeks you notice you look a bit more rested — and more importantly, you stop thinking about your skin as much. That’s a good sign. When a routine works, it disappears into your day.

It also fits into real life. I can do it without turning it into a ceremony. That matters. Because the routines that last are the ones you can repeat when you’re tired.

His routine: Kill Acne & Redness Ritual (for flare-ups)

My son’s skin is different. He gets occasional flare-ups — not constant severe acne, but enough to affect confidence and enough to make you want something that helps without being too harsh.

The biggest thing I noticed was a calmer skin.

Less angry redness. Fewer moments where the face looks inflamed. When he stuck with the routine consistently, the flare-ups felt easier to control and less dramatic. And for a teenager, that matters a lot. Because teenage skin isn’t just skin — it’s identity.

Also, and this is important: he could tolerate the routine. No constant complaints, no “this burns”, no dramatic drying-out phase that makes you want to quit.

The honest part: it might not work for you

Here’s where I’m going to be very straightforward, because I’ve seen this too many times.

Some people expect an acne routine to behave like a weapon.

If you’re used to strong acne actives, Norse Organics can feel different. It may feel too gentle. The texture may not be what you’re used to. And depending on your skin type, your hormones, and the kind of acne you’re dealing with, you may need a different approach.

That doesn’t mean Norse Organics is “bad.”

It means skincare is personal. What helps one person can disappoint another.

That’s not failure.

That’s skin.

Final thoughts: worth it

I don’t think Norse Organics is a miracle.

But I do think it’s worth it.

The natural approach, the “calm skin” logic, the simplicity of the rituals — it’s a winner on paper, and in our house it translated into real, visible results: for me with the Anti-Age & Glow routine, and for my son with the Kill Acne & Redness Ritual when his skin flares.

That said, I want to keep this honest: skincare is personal. What works brilliantly for one person can do very little for another, especially when acne has different causes and different “personalities.” So yes — Norse Organics might not match your type of acne or skin problem, even if it worked for us.

It’s also not cheap, and one thing I’d say clearly: avoid buying fakes on random marketplaces. If you’re going to try it, do it properly, from the source, so you know exactly what you’re putting on your skin.

My view is simple: if you’ve tried a lot already, and your GP/doctor doesn’t think antibiotics are needed, Norse Organics is a genuinely solid option to consider. It’s a calm, natural approach, and it has clearly helped a lot of people — just keep in mind that what worked for me and my son might not work for you.

The Kill Acne & Redness Ritual and the Anti-Age & Glow Ritual are both available on the official Norse Organics site: click here to check the latest prices.

Jerome

Jerome, founder of Dapper & Groomed and men’s skincare reviewer

Hi, I’m Jerome. I’ve been reviewing men’s skincare and grooming products for over 12 years, testing everything myself and sharing honest, experience-based recommendations on Dapper & Groomed.

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