L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Clinical Vitamin C Serum

This product felt quite luxurious to start using, but didn't quite do everything it had promised. While I did notice that my skin tone looked more even the following morning after using it, I didn't notice any difference in my pores or fine lines throughout the trial period. It did also start to give me a breakout after using it every night for the first couple of weeks. While the consistency was nice and silky and it soaked in quickly and didn't feel tacky on my skin, I noticed an odd metallic smell on my hands the following morning after using it, even after washing my hands. I'm interested to see the results after even more use!

I have been using this serum for just under a month. The serum has a lightweight, non-sticky consistency. I have been shaking up the bottle before applying, otherwise the serum doesn't seem to mix properly and comes out clear and orange. The packaging recommends applying 2 - 3 drops. 2 drops was enough (as I ended up just focusing the product on my dark spots). I did struggle with the dropper a bit as it didn't seem to pick up much product - and since the bottle is not clear it's hard to gauge how much product is in there.

After using for a few days, I was a bit surprised to notice orange product in my hairline one afternoon! I realised it was the serum - this is why I ended up focusing on the dark areas away from my hairline/brows. It also meant that I changed from applying the product morning and night to night only unfortunately (unless I was working from home and wouldn't see anyone!). I also noticed that the serum had a strong, almost unpleasant scent on a makeup remover pad when I'd be washing my face at night (after applying it earlier in the day) which was a put off putting.

Despite this, it felt pleasant on my skin and there was no noticeable scent while it was on my skin. It didn't clog my pores which I really appreciated.

I will keep using the serum but I would not purchase it again. There are serums that are just as nice/nicer (and provide the same or better results) at the same or better price points. I think my dark spots may have faded a bit, however my pores look the same and overall my skin doesn't look brighter.

I’ve used serums before but I don’t think this serum has really changed the look and appearance of my face. I have more acne due to using it and I’m unsure if this is just a coincidence. I stopped using it for this reason and it’s started to clear up.

I like that it doesn’t really have a smell, previous serums I’ve used they have had harsh smells which I don’t like very much.

I like the texture and it absorbs very quickly and I can use it nicely under my makeup or bb cream.

I don’t know if I’d use this again but I’m acne prone so it may just be my skin type, although this hasn’t happened with other serums before.

I feel like my skin tone hasn’t changed very much but I do feel it has reduced my pores.

Overall I probably wouldn’t use it again.

I was very excited to trial this as I have tried a couple different vitamin c serums. In terms of packaging, its easy to use and I like that its not a clear blttle to extend the shelf life. The texture I really liked, it felt nice on my face. I have quite sensitive skin and this was much stronger than other vit c serums I've tried so after a couple of days using it twice a day I had to cut down to once a day because it was a bit much for my face. I'm not sure that I saw a huge amount of difference in my face after 6 weeks, my face looked a bit more even but not a huge difference. I don't think I would buy this again.

As someone without a regular skincare routine, this review opportunity seemed like a good one to find out if this product would work!

My first thoughts were that the serum comes in a simple but elegant package, with a dropper top for easy application. The initial scent is orange-y and pleasant, but the lingering smell was not as nice after it sat on my face for a while.

I have now used this consistently for around 5 weeks, morning and night, according to the directions of 2-3 drops applied and gently massaged in after washing my face. It applies smoothly and feels good on the skin, just very slightly tacky as it dries.

While I had some hopes this would make a difference, I unfortunately haven't seen any noticeable improvement in my skin. It is maybe a little brighter than normal... if you stand back and squint a bit!

Since I haven't noticed much difference, I will use the rest of this bottle up, but I wouldn't purchase this product to use again - unless my skin becomes noticeably worse after stopping. On that same note, I wouldn't recommend it unless you're looking for a somewhat nice-smelling serum to add to your skincare routine.