I was delighted to be selected to trial this very pretty looking Alpine Silk Manuka Honey Ultra- Rejuvenating Face Serum with 23 Carat Gold Flakes.
My skin is sensitive and on the drier side so I was looking forward to seeing if one of the key ingredients, Manuka Honey could help improve my skins hydration levels. I should mention that it has a UMF of 10 which basically means it's genuine NZ manuka honey and the value indicates the strength of those key ingredients. I was also keen and slightly skeptical of the pretty gold flakes and what benefit they might have.
The bottle is made of glass and is see thru which showcases the gold flakes, all 23 carats. The dropper applicator is a smart feature as it makes it easy and hygienic to dispense the right amount.
The serum is a clear, watery gel with gold flakes. It is lightweight so it leaves no greasy feeling on my skin once it has absorbed in. It absorbs very quickly so there is no waiting around to put other products on. There is a slight unpleasant smell to the serum if you put your nose right up to the bottle but it doesn't actually leave a lingering smell once applied. I apply morning and night after cleansing but before moisturising.
So the verdit.... It feels great on my skin and my foundation is wearing better as my skin looks and feels more hydrated. I measured this extra hydration by the disappearance of previously dry patches on and around my nose and on my cheeks before the trial My skin also feels very soft which is wonderful as I have only been trialling the serum for a short period of time (6days). I think the gold flakes may have a slight brightening effect on my skin but I can't say I've noticed anything more at this stage and I do wonder if they are just a visual gimmick to make you purchase.
With our without the gold I do believe it delivers on hydrating and softening your skin. Hopefully with continual use I will start seeing some plumping or smoothing out of fine lines. I will update this review in a few months.
Yes I recommend this product.
I received the Alpine Silk Manuka Honey Ultra Rejuvenating Serum one week ago and thought it was a pretty tall order for any product to make any real noticeable difference in such a short time. However, I decided to give it a fair trial and chose to only use one side of my face to see if I could notice any changes at the end of the week's trial. The packaging was attractive and the small glass bottle containing the serum was easy to use with its glass & rubber dropper ( well done - no plastic here). On first use the product felt quite sticky but it was quickly absorbed into the skin. I used it each morning and evening after cleansing and followed up with my usual day or night moisturiser. It didn't have any noticeable fragrance and only required 1-2 drops for half my face. At the end of the week, I am pleasantly surprised that it does seem to have had some effect on fine lines and even an age spot seems slightly lighter in colour. I would definitely consider using this product in the future depending on the price - I wonder if, with ingredients like gold flakes, placenta & collagen, it may be beyond my budget. However, I look forward to using the remainder of the product and seeing what further results it may effect.