I received a full-size bottle for a trail. It is the first retinol that I have tried in my life, and I am lucky that my skin has not suffered any irritation. Before starting the review, I would like to tell you my skin is oily with a tendency to acne. Normally my forehead is the one that tends to be oily. I have a bit of pimple, but it's one or two a month. I have an express line between my eyebrows, open pores and some acne marks.
I didn't have an idea of all the benefits that I can have with retinol and niacinamide. I always saw them so confusing and I wasn't sure how to apply them, and Loreal has made it so easy to use for all skin types. Although sensitive skin should be more careful because retinol can dry out the skin.
I found this cream fantastic because in the few weeks that I have used it I have felt my skin smoother, the expression line between the two of my eyebrows has diminished remarkably, and the texture of my forehead looks fresh and radiant. I want to continue using it because I have researched that retinol is very good at killing acne bacteria and reducing scars. Acne-prone skin people this is for us!
On the other hand, niacinamides are another magic ingredients to reduce the appearance of open pores and help maintain moisture in the skin. So I think this is a powerful combo for our skin. I love its texture, it's very soft, and has a pearl colour. Its fragrance is nice, smells like fresh flowers. My skin absorbs it very quickly. I started using it every other night because I haven't had any irritation.
The design of the bottle makes it easy application. I think that no product is wasted. One pomd is sufficient to cover full-face, and the neck.
There are warnings about using this cream on sensitive skin. The instructions require you to build up usage slowly to allow skin to get used to it. The first day that I used this product my skin was very red and sore as my husband had just had a massive heart attack and I had been doing a lot of crying and I have sensitive skin. I was worried I would have a reaction with all that irritation along with my sensitivity but it did not sting or hurt. Once I started using it on a daily basis I had a couple of days with mild redness and a slight sting but it went away quickly. So far the product has made my skin feel very soft, plumper and firmer. I believe there may have been very slight reduction in wrinkles but at this stage I’m not willing to say that it does improve wrinkles. My neck feels smooth and glorious. It’s a lovely rich and luxurious cream that is absorbed easily and leaves my skin feeling nicely moisturised. I love the packaging of this product. The bottle dispenser is awesome! You only need a small amount and it glides on easily and has excellent coverage. It will be interesting to see how well it dispenses when it is near the end of the bottle and how much is left in the bottom.
Tips: Make sure you follow instructions and don’t use it everyday to start off with.