I was super happy to receive this to trial as I'd been looking for a new serum for a while. It comes in a really pretty box thats red, love it already!
When I took it out of the box, I had a huge amount of trouble figuring out how to open it? I almost gave up as I was scared of breaking it trying to pull the lid off. It turns out you twist once to release the pump, then twist again to remove the top and reveal a dropper.....ahhhhhh!!! The 'how to' recommended 2 pumps per use, so of course I read that as meaning 2 dropper fills, waayy too much so realised that mustve meant 2 pumps on the lid (I felt really dumb). For the first week I used as directed but it just seemed way too much so for the remainder of my 3 week trial I used one, much better and still some to spare.
It felt really lovely and cool on my skin and absorbed almost immediately, I guess my skin was pretty dehydrated. It didnt feel sticky or tacky and I found if I used it in conjunction with a moisteriser I didnt really need to use a primer under my foundation, nice!
I cant say I've noticed the lines dissapear on my face but it has definately hydrated and brightened up my skin and reduced some of the dry flaky aread around my nose (hate those). I think its a light serum and I used it morning and night as directed to get the maximum benefit. I think I'd be quite happy to carry on with this serum. The price its pretty reasonable compared to other brands and I would imagine it could last maybe 4-6 months if you only used 1 pump instead of two?
When I was invited to trial the Olay Regenerist Regime I was less nervous than I would have been about trialing any other skin care - because I love the Olay brand. I usually moisturise twice a day using the Olay Sensitive Lotion and it's kept my skin in good condition.
I'm 53 with the usual ageing suspects, fine lines, a few wrinkles. I have a rosey complexion. I was immediately curious about the Essence - with its sleek dropper bottle it looks very fancy. I was expecting a serum but this wasn't an oily serum, it was kind of gel-like. It absorbed beautifully from the moment I applied it. Within minutes my skin was so smooth, I didn't feel the need to moisturise. (I did of course...but that's another review!)
A few weeks in of twice a day use, my fine lines have reduced, quite dramatically, in fact. I think my skin tone is more even.
It's hard to separate the two products for the review, but I think there's a synergy between them both, so I'd definitely use them both together. (This serum apparently makes the day cream more impactful, I believe that!)
I think I'll easily get 8 weeks out of the routine, maybe more, which makes the price really competitive compared to other anti-ageing products on the market.In short, I think this is a really great routine and highly recommend it. The results after just a few weeks have blown me away!
Tips: Allow the essence to fully sink in to your skin before applying the day cream.